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3-Minute Microwave Peach Cobbler
By MelanieAnn
In a small microwavable bowl, combine peaches, 2 tbsp
- 1 1/2 Cups Frozen Peaches
- 3 Tbsp. Light Brown Sugar
- 1 Tsp. Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 Tsp. Vanilla Extract
- 1 Tbsp. Butter
- 2 Tbsp. All-purpose Flour
- 2 Tbsp. Milk
- 1 Tbsp. Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 Tsp. Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 Tsp. Baking Powder
- Pinch of Salt
Hamburger Steak and Gravy
By MelanieAnn
In a large mixing bowl combine ground beef, egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, minced onion, oats
- Steak Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon minced onion
- 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons oil
- Gravy Ingredients:
- 1 package onion soup mix
- 1 small onion, peeled and chopped
- 3-1/2 cups water
- 4 ounce can mushroom pieces, drained
- Flour leftover from dredging steaks
Slow-Cooker Chicken and Dumplings
By MelanieAnn
1. Place the chicken, butter, soup, and onion in a greased slow cooker, and fill with enough water to cover
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast (or 6 skinless chicken thighs)
- 1 Onion, finely diced
- 2 cans of Cream of Chicken Soup
- 2 small packages Grands Jr biscuits (10 biscuits)
- flour
Green Chile and Tomatillo Pork Stew
By MelanieAnn
Directions Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit
- 6 tomatillos, husked and quartered
- 3 jalapenos, split lengthwise, seeds and ribs removed if you don't want a lot of heat
- 2 cups chicken stock, plus more if needed
- 3 tablespoons grape seed oil
- 1 pork shoulder, picnic or fresh ham 3-5 lbs (depending how many you want to feed or how much you want to have left over)
- 3 medium white onions peeled and quartered
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled
- 3 tablespoons cumin
- 1 tablespoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro, divided into small sprigs
- 1 cup toasted and salted pepitas
- 1 block queso fresco, crumbled
- 1 bottle hot sauce
- Corn Tortillas, warmed
Quick Hamburger Soup
By MelanieAnn
Serving: 1 cup
- 8 ounces extra-lean ground beef
- 8 ounces uncooked ground turkey breast
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion
- 2 carrots, coarsely shredded
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups lower-sodium beef broth
- 2 14 1/2 ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh sage or 1 teaspoon dried sage, crushed
- 2 teaspoons snipped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
- 1 teaspoon snipped fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 medium potatoes, chopped (2 cups)
Chicken Cacciatore
By MelanieAnn
Remove skin from chicken pieces
- Bone-in chicken pieces about 2 to 3 pounds
- Salt, to taste
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 green pepper, diced into 1-inch pieces
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 1 carrot, sliced
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon basil
- 1/4 cup cracked green olives, pitted and chopped coarsely
- Salt and pepper, to taste
German Potato Salad
By MelanieAnn
This delicious red potato salad has a great mustardy kick
- 12 to 14 red potatoes, cooked and peeled
- 2 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
- 4 bacon strips, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Raspberry Vinaigrette
By MelanieAnn
1n a blender, add the raspberry wine vinegar, jam, mustard, oregano, sugar and raspberries
- ◦1/2 cup raspberry wine vinegar
- ◦1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam
- ◦1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- ◦1/4 teaspoon oregano
- ◦1/4 cup white sugar
- ◦Large handful of Fresh Raspberries
- ◦1/2 cup vegetable oil
- ◦1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- ◦Pinch salt
- ◦Pinch pepper
Farmhouse Vegetable and Barley Soup
By MelanieAnn
We prefer an acidic, un-oaked white wine such as sauvignon blanc for this recipe
- 1/8 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
- 8 sprigs fresh parsley plus 3 tablespoons chopped
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 pounds leeks, white and light green parts sliced 1/2 inch thick and washed thoroughly
- 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- Salt and pepper
- 6 cups water
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup pearl barley
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and smashed
- 1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 turnip, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 cups chopped green cabbage
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Apple Cinnamon Loaf
By MelanieAnn
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (not packed)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2/3 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 apple, peeled and chopped