September 3rd, 2007 by alice
Tags: Chicken, Groat, Oat, Simple, Soup
INGREDIENTS
- 2 1/2cupswater
- 1cupwhole oat groats
- 1tablespoonolive oil
- 1 1/2cupsonions, chopped
- 1cupcelery, chopped
- 3/4cupcarrots, chopped
- 1cupzucchini, diced
- 2garlic cloves, minced
- 4cupschicken broth
- 2cupscooked chicken, chopped
- 1cupgreen beans, cut in 1 inch pieces
- 2teaspoonsfresh thyme, chopped
- 1/2teaspoonsalt
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce)candiced tomatoes, undrained
- 1cupfrozen peas
- 1/3cupfresh basil, chopped
DIRECTIONS
- Combine 2 1/2 c water and groats in a large sauce pan; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, and simmer 45 mins or until tender(do not overcook). Drain; wipe pan with paper towel.
- Heat oil in pan over med-high heat. Add onion, celery, and carrot; saute 8 mins or until tender.
- Add zucchini and garlic; saute 2 minutes
- Add cooked groats, broth, and next 5 ingredients; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in peas and basil.
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September 3rd, 2007 by alice
Tags: Patties, Potato
INGREDIENTS
- 2-3cups of left overmashed potatoes
- 1-2tablespoonflour
- 1egg
- 1dashonion salt (optional)
DIRECTIONS
- In medium size bowl mix together all ingredients
- Heat skillet with enough oil for frying.
- (make sure oil is HOT before you start frying patties).
- Drop by tablespoon into hot oil and fry until crispy and golden brown.
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September 3rd, 2007 by alice
Tags: Beef, Crock, Noodles, Pot
INGREDIENTS
- 2 1/2lbschuck roast
- 10ouncescream of mushroom soup
- 1 1/4ouncesdry onion soup mix
- 1cupcooking sherry
- 1cupwater
- 16ouncesegg noodles
DIRECTIONS
- Brown roast first (if desired).
- Place all ingredients in crock pot, except egg noodles.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours, stirring occassionally.
- Cook egg noodles according to package directions.
- Serve roast over noodles.
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September 3rd, 2007 by alice
Tags: Breakfast, Casserole, Crock, Pot
INGREDIENTS
- 16ounceshash browns, frozen
- 1/2lbbacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2mediumonion, diced
- 1/2mediumbell pepper, diced
- 3/4cupcheddar cheese, shredded
- 6eggs
- 1/2cupmilk
- 1/2teaspoonsalt
- 1/2teaspoonpepper
DIRECTIONS
- Place a layer of frozen hash browns on the bottom of the crock pot, followed by a layer of bacon, then onions, bell pepper and cheese.
- Repeat the layering process two more times, ending with a layer of cheese.
- Beat the eggs, milk, salt and pepper together.
- Pour over the crock pot mixture.
- Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours.
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September 3rd, 2007 by alice
Tags: Cheesecake, Lemon
INGREDIENTS
- 1 1/4cupsgraham cracker crumbs
- 4tablespoonsbutter, melted
- 2tablespoonssugar
- 3 (8 ounce)packagescream cheese, at room temp(regular or lower fat)
- 1cupsugar, minus 2 T
- 3/4tablespoonlemon zest
- 3eggs
- 1/2teaspoonvanilla
- 2-4tablespoonsfresh lemon juice, to taste
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees with the oven rack in the center.
- Combine the first three ingredients in a medium bowl, mix thoroughly, and pat evenly into an 8″ springform pan.Bake until lightly browned, 7-10 minutes.
- Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees.
- Using a food processor, preferably, or a mixer, mix the cream cheese until completely smooth.Scrape down the bowl halfway through mixing.
- Add the sugar to the cream cheese and mix until smooth and completely combined.
- In a small food processor or a mortar and pestle process the lemon zest and 2 T sugar to an even, sandy consistency.Add to the cream cheese mixture.
- With the food processor or mixer running, add the eggs one at a time to the cream cheese mixture.Add the vanilla and 2 T of lemon juice.Taste and add more lemon juice if desired.Keep in mind that the lemon juice flavor will mellow while baking.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture into the springform pan.Bake for about 40-50min until all but the center third has set (it should still wiggle when the pan is shaken).
- Turn off the oven and leave the cake in for 1 hour, or until the center has set.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let cool to room temperature.Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight, before serving.
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