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Green Goddess Dressing
By mikeimmell
Clean and fresh tasting dressing which you can use as a dip or on mixed green salads
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 4 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped tarragon
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and roughly chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- Crudite, such as blanched radish, cauliflower, broccoli and sugar snap peas, for serving as a dip
- Mixed field greens, for serving as a green salad
Substitute for Zesty Dry Italian Salad Dressing
By mikeimmell
The recipe below can be substituted for 1 packet of Zesty Italian Dressing Mix
- DRESSING:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground basil
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried celery leaves
- 2 tablespoons mix
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 2 tablesppons water
- 1/2 to 2/3 cup olive oil, canola oil, or salad oil
Breakfast Egg Omelette Muffins
By mikeimmell
You simply can't beat the simplicity of these egg muffins, the kids love them, and they're not that bad for you ei...
- 12 eggs
- 3 tablespoons milk or half and half
- 2 cups fillings sausage, ham, green onions, peppers, tomatoes etc.
- 2 cups cheese, shredded
- 2 teaspoons seasonings of your choice
Chicken Noodle Soup Mix
By mikeimmell
This ia very satisfying soup which everyone loves
- INTREDIENTS NEEDED FOR THE SOUP MIX:
- 1 cup 1 cup uncooked fine egg noodles
- 1 1/2 tablespoons 1 1/2 tablespoons chicken-flavored bouillon
- 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon dried whole thyme
- 1/8 teaspoon 1/8 teaspoon celery seeds
- 1/8 teaspoon 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1 bay leaf
- ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO PREPARE THE SOUP:
- 8 cups 8 cups water
- 2 2 carrots, thinly sliced
- 2 stalks 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup 1/4 cup minced onion
- 3 cups 3 cups cooked diced chicken
- COOKS NOTE:
Chicken Apple Wraps
By mikeimmell
These are so good --- I'll definitely be adding these to my lunch box :)
- 1/2 cup chopped cooked chicken breast
- 3 tablespoons chopped Fuji apple
- 2 tablespoons chopped black or red grapes
- 2 tablespoons Crunchy Peanut Butter
- 1 tablespoon lite mayonnaise (or greek yogurt)
- 2 teaspoons honey
- Iceberg lettuce
"Miracle" Cleaner!
By mikeimmell
How to clean your cookie sheets -- This really works
- 1/4 cup of Baking Soda
- Enough Hydrogen Peroxide to make a paste
Cooking Without Alcohol: Substitutes for red and white wine
By mikeimmell
What do you do when a recipe calls for wine and you don't have any on hand? Whether you're actively avoiding alcoho...
- Red wine substitutes:
- Chicken, beef, or vegetable stock
- Grape, pomegranate, or cranberry juice
- For acidity or deglazing, add about a tablespoon of red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar per cup of stock or fruit juice
- For sweetness, add sugar or honey
- White wine substitutes:
- Chicken or vegetable stock
- White grape or apple juice
- For acidity or deglazing, add about a tablespoon of white wine vinegar or lemon juice per cup of stock or fruit juice
- For sweetness, add sugar or honey
SOUTHERN SPOON BREAD
By mikeimmell
Spoon bread is prevalent to the South
- 3/4 cup cornmeal
- 2 cups hot milk (I use 2%)
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 egg yolks
- 4 egg whites
Elvis Presleys favorite "Potato Cheese Soup"
By mikeimmell
This tasty soup was a lunchtime favorite of Elvis
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup celery, chopped finely
- 1/3 cup onion, chopped finely
- 4 cups Russet potatoes, pared into 1/2-inch cubes
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Dash paprika
- 2 cups sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
- French fried onion rings or croutons (optional)
Holiday Split-Pea Soup Mix
By mikeimmell
You can store this split pea soup mix on a shelf and have it ready to prepare in no time at all
- 1 (2.75-ounce) pkg. chicken gravy mix
- 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
- 2 teaspoons imitation bacon bits
- 2 teaspoons celery flakes
- 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1 1/4 cups dried split green peas
- 1 bay leaf (place on top and not in soup mix)