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Chai Tea Dry Mix
By cmschnettler
In large bowl, add creamer
- 1 c. nonfat dry milk powder
- 1 c. powdered non-dairy creamer (french vanilla)
- 2 tsp. vanilla (see note)
- 1 &1/2 c. sugar or sweetener
- 1 &1/2 c. unsweetened instant tea
- 2 tsp apple pie spice, optional
- 4 tsp. ground ginger
- 4 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp. ground cloves
- 2 tsp. ground cardamon
- 2 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp. ground allspice
- (Add vanilla into sugar. Let dry well (about 1 hour, then break into small lumps)
Large Pasty
By cmschnettler
Dough: Put egg in ½ c
- Pastry dough for 2 crusts:
- 1 c. shortening
- 2 &1/2-3/4 c. flour
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 &1/2 tsp. vinegar
- Water
- Potatoes, diced
- Carrots, diced
- Rutabaga, diced
- Onion, diced
- 1 &1/2 lb. hamburger
Corn Casserole
By cmschnettler
Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium pot set over low heat, melt cream cheese and butter
- 8 ounce package of cream cheese, cubed and at room temperature
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 18 ounce bag frozen sweet corn, thawed
- Diced jalapeños, to taste (optional)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Enchilada Quinoa Bake
By cmschnettler
Add in the uncooked quinoa (make sure to rinse first), the black beans (drained and rinsed), the frozen corn, the ...
- 1 lb. chopped, cooked chicken
- 1 and 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 cup onion
- 1/2 cup sweet bell peppers, I used orange
- 1 cup water
- 1 can (19 ounces) enchilada sauce*
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 cups cheddar or Mexican cheese
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Optional: 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, sour cream, green onions, 1 small jalapeno
Tomato, Corn, and Avocado Salad with Spicy Vinaigrette
By cmschnettler
In a large frying pan, saute bacon until crisp, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently
- 1/4 cup diced bacon
- 2 ears yellow corn
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 jalapeno, finely diced (ribs and seeds removed, if desired)
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups cherry, pear and/or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, chopped
Texas Caviar
By cmschnettler
Preheat a grill to high
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 5 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons honey
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 15-ounce can assorted beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1 small plum tomato, diced
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 stalk celery, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped (remove seeds for less heat)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- Tortilla chips, for serving (optional)
Pork, Corn and Zucchini Enchiladas
By cmschnettler
Preheat oven to 350°. Heat a large skillet over medium heat
- 1/2 lb. ground pork
- 1/2 Cup finely chopped onion (1 medium onion)
- 1/4 Cup finely chopped bell pepper (1/2 bell pepper)
- 1/4 Cup finely chopped carrot (1 small)
- 1/4 Cup finely chopped celery (1 small stalk)
- 1/2 tsp. PENZEYS MINCED GARLIC
- 3/4 tsp. ARIZONA DREAMING
- 11/2 Cups finely shredded zucchini (2 small)
- 2 Cups corn kernels (if fresh, cooked and cut from the cob; if frozen, thawed; if canned, drained)
- 1 12-oz. jar salsa
- 6 TB. sour cream
- 6 enchilada-sized tortillas
- 4 sandwich-sized slices Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 Cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
Cilantro Potato Salad
By cmschnettler
Cook potatoes in 1 tsp. salt & water until fork tender
- 3 lb. red potatoes
- 2 tsp. salt, divided
- 1 c. mayonnaise
- 1 can chopped green chilies
- 1/3 c. chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 2 Tbs. fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 4 slices maple bacon, cooked & crumbled
- Cilantro for garnish
Lavender Pillow Mist
By cmschnettler
Pour everything in a spray bottle
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon witch hazel
- 4 -5 drops lavender oil
Bouquet Garni Chicken
By cmschnettler
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, canola oil, BOUQUET GARNI, salt and PEPPER
- Cups mushroom gravy or cream of mushroom soup OR:
- 11/2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into palm-sized pieces and lightly pounded (we got 6 pieces from two large breasts)
- 1/2 Cup olive oil
- 1/2 Cup canola oil
- 1-3 TB. BOUQUET GARNI (recipe calls for 3)
- 1/4-1/2 tsp. salt, to taste
- 1/8-1/4 tsp. PENZEYS FRESHLY GROUND PEPPER, to taste
- 1-2 parsnips, thinly sliced
- 1 turnip, thinly sliced
- 1 leek, thinly sliced
- 1-2 ribs celery, chopped
- 1-2 potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1-2 carrots, sliced
- 10 asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 Cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 6 oz. sliced mushrooms
- 1 TB. olive oil
- 8 oz. reduced fat cream cheese