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Quick Skillet Beef Burrito
By oldbklady, Vickies Menu Venue
Brown meat and onion in large skillet on medium-high heat
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 chopped onion
- 1 pkg taco seasoning mix
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 c. chunky salsa
- 1 c. water
- 4-6 inch tortillas cut into 1 1/2 inch squares
- 1/3 c. sour cream
- 1/3 c. chopped gr onions
Black Bean & Tomato Soup
By oldbklady, Vickies Menu Venue
Preheat the boiler. Place the tomatoes cut side down on a rimmed baking sheet and broil until the skins begin to c...
- 3 c. tomatoes halved, and seeded
- 2 tbs olive oil
- 1 med onion, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 carrot, grated
- 2 15oz cans black beans
- 1-2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp basil
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 2 c. chicken broth
Steamed Broccoli
By oldbklady, Vickies Menu Venue
In a vegetable steamer, steam the broccoli for 2 minutes
- 2 c. broccoli florets
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 1/2 red or yellow bell pepper, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Skillet Beef Stew
By oldbklady, Vickies Menu Venue
In 12-inch skillet brown beef in hot oil over medium-high heat with thyme and 1
- 2 tbs cooking oil
- 2 lb. beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tsp dried thyme or oregano, crushed
- 6 med carrots, peeled and quartered
- 4 stalks celery, cut in 2-inch lengths
- 2 med onions, cut in 1/2-inch slices
- 6 c. lower-sodium beef broth
- 1/3 c. all-purpose flour
- 1 recipe Potato Mashers
Spinach Tomato Salad
By oldbklady, Vickies Menu Venue
Combine spinach, tomatoes, cucumber, and egg
- 12oz pkg fresh spinach
- 2 chopped tomatoes
- 12 cucumber slices
- 2 boiled eggs, chopped
- 1 c. alfalfa sprouts
- 1 bottle favorite dressing
Israeli Spice Chicken
By oldbklady, Vickies Menu Venue
Place chicken in a shallow dish
- Rub:
- 4 boneless chicken breast
- Oil for ddrizzling
- 4 tbs Israeli Spice Rub (recipe to follow)
- Warm pita or flat bread (opt)
- 1 1/2 tbs sweet peparika
- 1 1/2 tbs ground cummin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (opt)
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
Chicken & Dumplings
By oldbklady, Vickies Menu Venue
To make the dumpling batter place flour, baking powder, and salt in a food processor, pulse
- Dumplings:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lg onion, chopped
- Salt
- Pepper
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 med carrots, chopped
- 8 c. chicken broth
- 3 c. chicken
- 1 c. frozen corn
- 1 c. frozen peas
- 1 tbs minced parsley
- 2 1/4 cups unbleached flour
- 1 tbs baking powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3 tbs butter
- 1 c. milk
- 1/4 c. minced fresh herb leaves (opt)
Tilapia with Tomatillo Sauce
By oldbklady, Vickies Menu Venue
Sauté the onion, jalapeno and garlic in 1 tablespoon of olive oil for 2 minutes
- 4 fillets Tilapia
- Salt & pepper
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp sweet paprika
- 2 tbs olive oil
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 1/2 red onion
- 1 jalapeno, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 8 to 10 tomatillos, peeled and diced with juice
- 1/2 c. white wine
- 2 tbs chopped cilantro
Pasta with Eggplant and Basil
By oldbklady, Vickies Menu Venue
For the pesto: In a blender or food processor, pulse the basil, pine nuts, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teasp...
- Pesto:
- 2 packed c. fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 c. toasted pine nuts
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt, plus extra for seasoning
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
- 2/3 c. olive oil
- 1/2 c. grated Parmesan
- Pasta:
- 1 lb short-cut pasta
- 1/2 c. grated Parmesan, plus 1/2 cup
- 1/4 c. olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds med eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- salt & black pepper
Moussaka
By oldbklady, Vickies Menu Venue
Preheat oven to broil. Slice the eggplant into ½“slices
- 1 lg eggplant, peeled
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper
- Dash of nutmeg
- 2 8oz can tomato sauce
- 1 6oz can tomato paste
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1 tbs fresh chopped parsley
- 1 c. shredded cheese