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Poor Man’s Soup (Vegetarian) Recipe

November 20th, 2008 by alice  Tags: , ,

INGREDIENTS

  1. 1largeonion
  2. 3stalkscelery(cubed small)
  3. 2garlic cloves(minced)
  4. 2-3carrots(sliced)
  5. 5potatoes(cubed for stew)
  6. 1cuprice
  7. 2-3tablespoonspoultry seasoning
  8. salt

DIRECTIONS

  1. Cook slowly (low heat) the following:onion, celery, garlic and carrots for a few minutes before adding potatoes.
  2. Add potatoes and a couple handfuls of rice.
  3. Add several tablespoons McKay’s Chicken Seasoning to taste.
  4. salt to taste.

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Pork Chops With Orange – Soy Sauce Recipe

November 20th, 2008 by alice  Tags: , , ,

INGREDIENTS

  1. 1cuporange juice
  2. 1tablespoonsoy sauce
  3. 2teaspoons mincedgarlic
  4. 1/2teaspoonthyme
  5. 4pork chops, trimmed of fat
  6. 1/4teaspoonsalt and pepper
  7. 1tablespoonoil

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat to 400 degrees.
  2. Combine first 4 ingredients.
  3. Lightly season pork with salt and pepper.
  4. Heat oil in skillet and brown the chops for 3 minutes per side.
  5. Transfer to baking dish and bake for 10 – 15 minutes.
  6. Remove fat from skillet and add sauce.
  7. Stir and cook for 3-5 minutes.
  8. Put chops in and heat through.

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Cheesy Potato Chowder Recipe

November 20th, 2008 by alice  Tags: , ,

INGREDIENTS

  1. 1 1/2cupswateror vegetable broth
  2. 3mediumpotatoes, peeled and cubed
  3. 1stalkcelery
  4. 1mediumcarrot, chopped
  5. 1/4cupbutter
  6. 1mediumonion, chopped
  7. 1/4cupall-purpose flour
  8. 1teaspoonsalt(or to taste)
  9. 1/8teaspoonpepper(or to taste)
  10. 1/8teaspooncayenne pepper (optional)
  11. 4cupsmilk
  12. 8ounces shreddedmild cheddar cheese
  13. 4ouncesswiss cheese
  14. 1/2teaspooncaraway seeds

DIRECTIONS

  1. Combine water, potatoes, celery and carrot in medium saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until veggies are tender (about 10 minutes).
  2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Cook and stir onions in butter until onions are tender but not brown (about 2 minutes).
  4. Stir in flour, salt and pepper (and cayenne if using). Cook and stir about 1 minute.
  5. Stir in milk and potato mix.
  6. Cook and stir over medium heat until bubbly.
  7. Stir in cheeses and caraway seeds.
  8. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered until cheeses are melted and mixture is hot, stirring constantly.

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Veggie Stuffed Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

November 20th, 2008 by alice  Tags: , , ,

INGREDIENTS

  1. 8ounceswhole wheat macaroni
  2. 2tablespoonsdry whole wheat breadcrumbs
  3. 1teaspoonbutter
  4. 1/4teaspoonpaprika
  5. 1 3/4cupsnonfat milk
  6. 3tablespoonsflour
  7. 2cups shreddedlow-fat cheddar cheese
  8. 1cuplow fat cottage cheese
  9. 1pinchnutmeg
  10. 1/2teaspoonsalt
  11. 1/8teaspoonpepper
  12. 6cups shreddedfresh spinach
  13. 1 1/2cups canneddiced tomatoes with juice
  14. 2tablespoonsparmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 375.
  2. Lightly coat a 9 X 13 dish with cooking spray.
  3. Cook pasta, drain.
  4. Mix next 3 together.
  5. Heat 1 ½ cups milk until steaming.Which remaining milk with the flour till smooth and add to hot milk and cook until thickened. About 3-7 minutes.
  6. Add cheese to the sauce and stir.Stir in cottage cheese, Parmesan, nutmeg and salt and pepper.Stir in pasta.Spread half into baking dish.Place the spinach evenly on top then the diced tomatoes.Spread remaining pasta over the top and sprinkle with bread crumbs.

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Savory Vegetable Beef Stew Recipe

November 20th, 2008 by alice  Tags: , , ,

INGREDIENTS

  1. 5mediumred potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
  2. 2 1/2cups slicedfresh mushrooms
  3. 4mediumcarrots, sliced
  4. 2celery ribs, thinly sliced
  5. 3slicesbacon, diced
  6. 1/4cupall-purpose flour
  7. 3/4teaspoonpepper, divided
  8. 1/2teaspoonsalt, divided
  9. 2lbsbeef stew meat, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  10. 1largeonion, chopped
  11. 2garlic cloves, minced
  12. 1tablespoonvegetable oil
  13. 1 (14 1/2 ounce)canbeef broth
  14. 1/2cupdry red wineor additionalbeef broth
  15. 1bay leaf
  16. 1/8teaspoondried thyme
  17. 1 (10 3/4 ounce)cancondensed tomato soup, undiluted
  18. 1/3cupwater
  19. 2tablespoonscornstarch
  20. 3tablespoonscold water

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place the first four ingredients in a 5-qt. slow cooker.
  2. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp.
  3. Drain on paper towels.
  4. Reserve drippings.
  5. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  6. Add meat; seal and shake to coat.
  7. Brown the beef, onion and garlic in drippings and oil.
  8. Transfer to slow cooker.
  9. Stir in broth, wine or additional broth, bay leaf, thyme, reserved bacon and remaining salt and pepper.
  10. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until tender.
  11. Discard bay leaf.
  12. Combine soup and water; add to slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes. Combine cornstarch and cold water; stir into slow cooker.
  13. Cover and cook for 30-40 minutes or until slightly thickened.

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