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Mexican Chicken Tortilla Soup
By Marinel
Make It Now Whiskey and Bourbon Cocktails Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- 3 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup diced tomatoes with liquid (from a 15-ounce can)
- 4 teaspoons chili powder
- Chicken Soup Base (10 cups broth and 4 cups shredded chicken)
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 3 corn tortillas, cut into thin strips
- 1/2 avocado, thinly sliced
- 2 ounces cotija cheese, crumbled (1/3 cup)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 scallion, thinly sliced
- Lime wedges, for serving
CHEESE SOUFFLE
By Marinel
Nice, tried and true, meatless meal
- 6 eggs
- butter or margerine
- grated Parmesan cheese
- 6 tablespoons unsifted allpurpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, separated
- dash of cayenne
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1/2 cup coarsely grated Swiss cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
CHEESE SOUFFLE WITH BACON ARUGULA SALAD
By Marinel
This is a Martha Stewart Recipe
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for ramekins
- 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese (1/2 oz)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese (2 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons minced chives, plus 1 tablespoon 1/2 inch pieces
- coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3 large eggs, room temperature, whites and yolks separated
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 cups packed baby arugula (2 ounces)
- 4 strips bacon, cooked and broken into large pieces, for serving
LASAGNA
By Marinel
Yummy, made with left over red sauce from my spaghetti
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 32 ounce jar spaghetti sauce (or left over red sauce equaling the same amount)
- 32 ounces of cottage cheese
- 3 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 eggs (lightly whisked)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley (fresh is also nice)
- ground black pepper to taste
- 9 (no boil) lasagna noodles
- 1/2 cup water (more if it seems dry)
CHEESE WAFERS
By Marinel
Lovely with wine, cheesy and spicy
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups flour
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups Rice Krispies
PARMESAN RISOTTO
By Marinel
We had this for dinner last night
- 1 whole small onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cloves minced fresh garlic
- 1 1/2 cups Arborio Rice
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 2 ounces, weight chunk of fresh Parmesan Cheese with rind removed and reserved
- 4 cups Chicken Stock
- water (as needed)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
SLOW-COOKED FAMILY-FAVORITE BEEF STEW
By Marinel
This recipe is so easy. It cooks itself and uses simple ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
- flour, to coat beef stew meat enough for browning
- 1 lb small (2 1/2 to 3 inch) red potatoes, quartered
- 1 1/2 cups frozen pearl onions
- 1 lb ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots
- 1 jar or box of beef gravy
- 1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
HOT AND SOUR SOUP
By Marinel
I'll never do take out again
- 1 ounce dried shitake mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 5 cups chicket broth
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 3/4 cup canned bamboo shoots, rinsed and drained and cut into matchsticks
- 7 ounces firm tofu
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced
- 4 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar (depending on how sour you like it)
- 1 egg, slightly beated
STRAWBERRY BANANA BLAST
By Marinel
Nice breakfast or lunch smoothie
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 cups frozen strawberries
- 1 frozen sliced banana, medium
- 1 cup strawberry-banana yogurt
PUMPKIN BREAD
By Marinel
Great tasting, especially nice for the holidays
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup cooking oil
- 4 eggs
- 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 16 oz can pumpkin