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The Mixture - Green Bean, Mashed Potato, Ground Beef Casserole
By Thom7747
My mom used to call this "the Mixture" and it was always a favorite around our house growing up
- 1 1/3 lbs potatoes (about 4 medium)
- milk
- butter
- thinly sliced onion
- 1 cup frozen green beans
- 2 -4 slices processed american cheese slices or 2 -4 slices shredded casserole cheese
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- paprika
- breadcrumbs (optional)
Black Bean Soup
By Thom7747
Cook the celery, carrots and onions in the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until soft, about 5 minut...
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cooked black beans
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian or chicken bouillon base
- 1 bay leaf
- One 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Grandma's Sunday Fried Chicken and Gravy
By Thom7747
COMBINE 1 cup flour, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in resealable food storage bag; mix well
- 1 cup Martha White® All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3 to 3 1/2 pounds cut-up frying chicken
- Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil, for frying
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/4 cup drippings from chicken
- 1/4 cup Martha White® All-Purpose Flour
- 2 cups milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Italian Bean and Pasta Soup
By Thom7747
When the weather is cool and you feel like staying indoors, it's time to make "pasta e fagioli", a favorite Italian...
- 2 cups dried beans, cranberry, cannellini, or Great Northern
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped pancetta
- 1 chopped yellow onions
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 stalks chopped celery
- 4 large cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups canned plum tomatoes, diced
- 2 teaspoons salt, plus salt to taste
- ground pepper, to taste
- 1/2 pound small dried pasta, shells or ditalini
- extra virgin olive oil, for serving
- grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Lisu Spice-Rubbed Roast Pork
By Thom7747
The Lisu are one of many distinctive cultural groups who live in the mountains of southwestern Yunnan province
- About 2 tablespoons lard or bacon drippings
- About 1 1/2 pounds boneless pork butt or loin, no more than 2 inches thick at its thickest
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dry-roasted Sichuan peppercorns, ground
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
Salmon with Penne
By Thom7747
Don't add garlic or parsley to this recipe
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 leek, thinly sliced, only white end
- 1 teaspoon chili pepper, finely chopped
- 4 slices smoked Chinook salmon, chopped
- 6 ounces heavy cream
- Marinara Sauce
- sea salt, to taste
- 1 tablespoon Greek olives, finely chopped
- Cherry tomatoes (Optional)
- 3 fresh basil leaves, torn or chopped
- freshly ground black pepper
- cooked penne pasta
- parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Baked Beans
By Thom7747
This is my wife, Donna's recipe
- 1 can pork and beans, large
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 cup catsup
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 small onion, chopped and sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
Hearty Split-Pea Soup
By Thom7747
Chopped spinach and a sprinkling of crumbled, crisply cooked bacon or pancetta bring robust flavor and texture to t...
- 2 cups dried split peas
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large chopped yellow onions
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 pound spinach, tough stems removed and finely chopped
- 3 slices bacon, or pancetta
- milk for thinning, optional
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
Easy Crock Pot Chili
By Thom7747
This chili recipe is easy to make
- 2 to 2 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- Salt & pepper
- 2 (14 ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes
- 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
- 2 (16 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained
- 2 (1.75 ounce) packages chili seasoning mix
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1 can of beer*
Spaghetti with Mushrooms
By Thom7747
Add olive oil and garlic to pan
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon chili pepper, finely chopped
- sliced mushrooms
- 3 fresh basil leaves, torn or chopped
- fresh parsley, finely chopped
- sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- cooked pasta
- Parmesan cheese