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Kale, Corn and Onion Skillet Cakes Recipe

July 3rd, 2010 by alice  Tags: , , ,

INGREDIENTS

  1. 2tablespoonsolive oil
  2. 1cuponions, diced
  3. 1cupall-purpose flour
  4. 1cup fineyellow cornmeal
  5. 1teaspoonsalt(to taste)
  6. 2cupsfrozen corn, thawed
  7. 2cups finely chopped firmly packedfresh kale(I usually use twice as much)
  8. 2largeeggs
  9. 2tablespoonsolive oil
  10. 2cupsnonfat milk

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large non-stick skillet, heat 1-2 Tblsp olive oil.Add the onion and saute until golden.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the flour, cornmeal, salt, corn and kale.
  3. In a medium bowl, beat lightly the eggs, 2 Tblsp of melted butter or olive oil and milk to combine.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix briefly.
  5. Add sauteed onion to the batter, mix again.
  6. Heat pan again (leaving any remaining oil) and drop 1/4 cup of batter per cake into hot skillet.Add more oil as needed to keep cakes from sticking.
  7. Cook cakes until they begin to bubble (about 3-5 minutes), then flip and cook until the other side is golden.
  8. Serve warm.

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V8 Vegetable Soup Recipe

July 3rd, 2010 by alice  Tags: ,

INGREDIENTS

  1. 1lbstewing beef
  2. 1mediumonion, chopped
  3. 1garlic clove, minced
  4. 1 (46 ounce)canvegetable juice
  5. 2 (14 ounce)cansmixed vegetables, halfway drained
  6. 1 (14 ounce)candiced tomatoes, undrained
  7. 1tablespoonparsley, chopped
  8. salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a medium stock pot, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until onion is tender and beef is slightly pink in the center.
  2. Drain excess fat and return to pot.
  3. Combine the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables reach desired tenderness. (In case your mixed vegetables contain carrots or other roots).

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