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New Year's Day Soup
By mamacook1
Saute first 5 ingredients until vegetables are tender
- 1 c diced smoked lean ham
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 (15oz) cans black eyed peas, undrained
- 2 (14 1/2 oz) cans low sodium chicken broth
- 3 (14.5oz) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (8oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 c chopped fresh spinach
- 1/2 c chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Fried Tomatoes
By mamacook1
Great as a summer side
- 1/4 c flour
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 3/4 c nuts, almonds, pecans, or walnuts, ground
- 2 tbs herbs, basil,thyme, or parsley, chopped
- 2 tbs evoo
- 2 beefsteak tomatoes
- 8 slices cheese, Gruyere,Havarti, provolone, or swiss
- salt and pepper to taste
Shrimp Sauces
By mamacook1
Serve with about 3# of chilled shrimp
- Each makes app. 2 cups.
- Chill each about 2 hours
- Smokey Remoulade Sauce
- 2 c mayonnaise
- 1/4 c Creole mustard
- 2 cloves garlic' minced
- 2 tbs parsley, fresh, chopped
- 1 tbs lemon juice, fresh
- 2 1/4 tsp paprika
- 3/4 tsp red pepper, ground
- Tangy Garlic Tartar Sauce
- 2 c mayonnaise
- 1 (3.5oz) jar capers, drained
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 c Dijon mustard
- Spicy Cocktail Sauce
- 3/4 c bottled chili sauce
- 1/2 c ketchup
- 6 tbs horseradish
- 2 tbs plus t tsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 1/4 tsp worcestershiresauce
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Creamy Chipotle- Black Bean Dip
By mamacook1
Good with casseroles or chips
- 1/2 c sour cream
- 1/2 c prepared black bean dip
- 1 tsp minced chipotle peppers in adobe sauce
- 1 tsp adobe sauce from can
- 1/4 tsp salt
Tortilla Casserole
By mamacook1
Marinate steak with 2 tbs lime juice,ancho powder,and salt for 30 minutes
- 1 # beef, sirloin cut into thin strips
- 6 tbs lime juice
- 1/2 tsp ancho chile pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt1 large red onion,1/2inch slices
- 2 ears fresh corn(or 1 can Del Monte whole kernel fresh cut corn, drained)
- 2 tbs evoo
- 1 (15oz) can black beans, washed and drained
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained
- 2 seeded jalapeno peppers, chopped
- 1 tsp chipotle pepper, chopped
- 1/4 c low sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp lime zest
- 6 corn tortillas2 c Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 4 tomatoes, sliced
- 1 1/2 tsp oregano, chopped
Rosemary Grilled Chicken
By mamacook1
Could be Rosemary Grilled Pork Tenderloin
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbs evoo
- 2 tbs Dijon mustard
- 2 tbs honey
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp rosemary, chopped, fresh (could use thyme, cilantro,or oregano)
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 4 chicken breasts, skinned and boned
- 1/2 lemon
Chunky Chicken Parmesan Salad
By mamacook1
Stir together first 8 ingredients
- 4 c chicken breast, cooked and chopped
- 1/2 c light mayonnaise
- 1/4 c Parmesan cheese, freshly shredded
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 tbs chopped pecans, toasted
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/8 tsp salt
Russian Mushroom and Potato Soup
By mamacook1
Melt 3 tbs butter. Add leeks and carrots
- 5 tbs butter, divided
- 2 leeks, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced thin
- 6 c chicken broth
- 2 tsp dill, fresh, chopped
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 # potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 # mushrooms, fresh, slices
- 1 c half and half
- 1/4 tsp all purpose flour
Classic Lasagna
By mamacook1
Freezes well
- Italian Meat Sauce
- 2 medium onions,chopped
- 1 tbs evoo
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 # ground beef
- 1 # sausage
- 1 14.5oz can basil, garlic,&oregano diced tomatoes
- 1 6oz. cans tomato paste
- 1 8oz. can basil, garlic, and oregano tomato sauce
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- Noodles
- 12 uncooked lasagna noodles
- 8 c boiling water
- 1 tbs evoo
- Cheese Mix
- 1 16oz. container ricotta cheese
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/4 c grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 18 thin slices mozzarella cheese, divided
Chex Party Mix
By mamacook1
The original
- 6 tbs butter
- 2 tbs worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 3 c corn chex
- 3 c rice chex
- 3 c wheat chex
- 1 c mixed nuts
- 1 c pretzels
- 1 c garlic flavor bagel chips