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Split Pea Soup
By oldbklady, Vickies Menu Venue
Heat the butter and oil in a large soup bot
- 2 tbs butter
- 1 tbs oil
- 1 c. carrots, chopped
- 1 c. celery, chopped
- 1 1/2 c. onion, chopped
- 2 med potatoes, diced
- 2 c. shredded cabbage
- 5 c. water
- 5 c. chicken broth
- 2 c. green split peas
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried marjoram
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/8 tsp dried sage
- 1/4 tsp celery seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 tbs fresh parsley, minced
Grissini Bbreadsticks
By oldbklady, Vickies Menu Venue
These breadsticks are generally pencil-sized sticks of crisp, dry bread originating in Italy
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- opt: for extra flavor
- spices or herbs
- speciaelty salts
Roasted Carrots and Peas
By oldbklady, Vickies Menu Venue
Prepare carrots, place in ziploc bag with oil and your seasoning (dill is excellent
- 6 large carrots, peeled and cut into quarters lengthwise
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups frozen baby peas, thawed
- Your seasoning of choice.
American Macaroni Salad
By oldbklady, Vickies Menu Venue
From Food Network Kitchens
- 2 cups dry elbow macaroni, cooked, rinsed, and drained
- 1/3 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup minced red onion, soaked in cold water for 5 minutes, drained
- 1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley
- 1/2 cup diced vine-ripened tomato (optional)
- 1/2 cup prepared mayonnaise
- 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Copyright 2001 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved.
Herbed Lentils with Spinach and Tomatoes
By oldbklady, Vickies Menu Venue
Place the lentils in a pot with the water and bring to a boil
- 1 cup French lentils
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons diced shallots
- 3 cups baby spinach leaves (about 3 ounces)
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes (about 1/2 pint)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Macaroni and 4 Cheeses
By oldbklady, Vickies Menu Venue
2005, Ellie Krieger, All Rights Reserved
- Cooking spray
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen pureed winter squash
- 2 cups 1 percent lowfat milk
- 4 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar, grated (about 1 1/3 cups)
- 2 ounces Monterrey jack cheese, grated (about 2/3 cup)
- 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon powdered mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons unseasoned bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Easy Caesar Salad Recipe
By oldbklady, Vickies Menu Venue
In a small bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients
- 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 c. mayonnaise
- 2 tbs milk
- 1 tbs lemon juice
- 1 tbs Dijon-mayonnaise blend
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Dash cayenne pepper
- 1 bunch romaine, torn
- Salad croutons
- additional grated Parmesan cheese, optional
Arizona Bean Soup Mix in a jar recipe
By oldbklady, Vickies Menu Venue
Combine beans in a very large bowl
- 1 pound dried black beans
- 1 pound dried red beans
- 1 pound dried kidney beans
- 1 pound dried navy beans
- 1 pound dried great northern beans
- 1 pound dried baby lima beans
- 1 pound dried large lima beans
- 1 pound dried pinto beans
- 1 pound dried green split peas
- 1 pound dried yellow split peas
- 1 pound dried black-eyed peas
- 1 pound dried green lentils
- 1 pound dried brown lentils
Avocado Lime Salad
By oldbklady, Vickies Menu Venue
In a medium glass bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tbs fresh lime juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 tomatoes, chopped
- 2 med avocados, diced
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1 head lettuce, torn into large pieces (8 cups)
- Chopped cilantro
Garlic Green Beans with Tomatoes
By oldbklady, Vickies Menu Venue
In a saucepan, cook beans in salted boiling water for about 4 minutes
- 1 lb gr. beans, trimmed and cut in 1 1/2” pieces
- 1 tbs oil
- 1 sm red onion, sliced
- 1 tbs fresh basil
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 tbs balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbs water
- 1/4 tsp salt & pepper