May 18th, 2008 by alice
Tags: Broccoli, Cheesy, Easy, Soup
INGREDIENTS
- 1tablespoonbutter
- 1cuponions, finely chopped
- 1/2cupcarrots, shredded
- 1/2cupcelery, finely chopped
- 2tablespoonsflour
- 4cupschicken broth
- 1lbAmerican cheese, shredded(4 cups)
- 6cupsbroccoli florets, and stems blanched
- 1/4teaspooncayenne
- salt
DIRECTIONS
- Melt butter in large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots and celery; cover and sweat 3 minutes.
- Stir in flour to coat vegetables and cook 1 minute.
- Slowly add broth, stirring constantly, increase heat to medium-high, then bring to a rolling boil.
- Cook for about 3 to 5 minutes, then reduce heat to medium.
- Add cheese; let stand 1 minute, then stir until incorporated.
- Simmer soup for 3 minutes (do not boil or cheese may curdle), add blanched broccoli and cook another minute.
- Season with cayenne and salt.
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May 15th, 2008 by alice
Tags: Easy, Pie, Shepherds
INGREDIENTS
- 1mediumonion, chopped
- 2garlic cloves, crushed
- 1lbground beef
- 1 (14 ounce)canItalian-style diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 (14 ounce)cangreen beans, drained
- 4cupsmashed potatoes
- 1egg white
- salt and pepper
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Brown meat, onion and garlic.
- Drain.
- Salt and pepper meat.
- Spread in bottom of 2-quart casserole dish.
- Pour tomatoes on top.
- Follow with green beans.
- Spread potatoes over everything.
- Brush top with egg.
- Cook 30 minute.
- Broil 1 minute to brown.
- Serve and enjoy!
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May 14th, 2008 by alice
Tags: Easy, Lasagna, Pesto, Polenta, Super
INGREDIENTS
- 1 (18 ounce)packagepolenta, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
- 12ounces readymademarinara sauce
- 1/4cuppesto sauce
- 1/4cuppine nuts
- 1cup shreddedmozzarella cheese
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Oil an 11×7x2 inch baking dish.
- Arrange a single layer of polenta in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Spread a thin layer of pesto over the polenta.
- Spoon half of the sauce over the polenta.
- Top with another layer of polenta and sauce.
- Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes.
- Turn on the broiler.
- Top polenta with cheese and pine nuts, and broil until cheese browns and nuts are toasted.
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May 10th, 2008 by alice
Tags: , Dip, Easy, Pretzel
INGREDIENTS
- 8ouncessour cream
- 1/2teaspoononion salt
- 2teaspoonsmustard
DIRECTIONS
- Mix all 3 ingredients.
- Let chill forat least 30 minute
- Enjoy!
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May 2nd, 2008 by alice
Tags: , Authentic, Chili, Easy, Enchiladas, Green
INGREDIENTS
- 12 freshcorn tortillas
- 1-14ouncecream of mushroom soup
- 1cupwater, to be mixed with soup
- 2cups gratedcheddar cheese(or one of your choice)
- 8ounces choppedgreen chilies
- 1/4cupoil
DIRECTIONS
- Dip tortillas in oil, one at a time.Set aside.Mix soup with water.
- Layer in pan tortillas and cheese; cover with soup mix.Repeat.
- Bake at 400°F for about 20 minutes.
- You can garnish with green onion tops or salsa.
- (This fits well in a sprayed 8-inch pan).
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