Crazy Teenage Mac-n-Cheese Taco
Crazy Teenage Mac-n-Cheese Taco 1 cup left over taco meat 1 cup left over Mac-n-Cheese 4 small soft taco shells Place 1/4 taco meat & 1/4 cup Mac-n-Cheese into taco shell. Main American
Soups and Stews
Vegetable Stew
Vegetable Stew 1 sweet potato 1 white potato 1 small rutabaga 2 onions 3 parsnips 4 regular carrots 6 cups vegetable broth kosher salt and black pepper to taste Peel and dice all the vegetables. Place all vegetables in stock pot. Bring to boil and then reduce heat to low and simmer until vegetables are … Read more
Tomato Zucchini Stew
Tomato Zucchini Stew 3 Tbsp cooking oil 1 large onion (diced) 2 stalks of celery (diced) 3 small zucchini (shredded) 2 lbs tomatoes (diced small) 1 cup good tomato paste chives for garnish In a large stock pot over medium heat, saute onion, celery, and zucchini in oil, until vegetables soften slightly. Combine tomatoes and … Read more
Beef Corn Chowder
Beefy Corn Chowder 1/2 lb ground beef 1 tsp cooking oil 1 Tbsp butter 1 Tbsp flour 4 cups chicken broth 4 cups cooked whole kernel corn (fresh, canned, or frozen) 2 spring onions (chopped (include green tops)) 1 garlic clove (minced) 1/2 to 1 Tbsp chili powder (to taste) 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp … Read more
Sloppy Joe
Sloppy Joe 1 pound lean ground beef (Turkey, Chicken or Pork can also be used) 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard 3/4 cup ketchup 3 teaspoons brown sugar salt and ground pepper to taste In skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef, … Read more
Zucchini and More Stew
Zucchini And More Stew 2 Tbsp cooking oil 2 medium onions (diced) 4 large tomatoes (diced) 1 tsp salt 1/2 lb green beans (trimmed and cut small) 5 cups water or broth 6 small (young zucchini, chopped) 4 yellow squash (chopped) 1 Tbsp mixed dried herbs or 1 tsp mixed fresh Dill 1 Tbsp mixed … Read more
Turkey Cabbage Soup
Turkey Cabbage Soup 1 Tbsp cooking oil 1 lb ground turkey 2 celery stalks (diced small) 1 medium size yellow onion (diced) 1 can (15 oz petite diced tomatoes) 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1 medium head cabbage (shredded fine) Put oil and turkey in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Cook turkey … Read more
Red Bell Pepper Soup
Refreshing Red Bell Pepper Soup 4 red bell peppers (diced) 1 small sweet onion (diced) 1 cup tomato juice 3 cups vegetable broth 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs – oregano (basil, thyme, rosemary, or any blend you like) kosher salt and black pepper to taste In a stock pot over medium heat, add the bell … Read more
Classic Gazpacho
Classic Gazpacho 2 ripe tomatoes (diced small (capture the juice)) 2 young fresh cucumbers (seedless or seeds removed, peeled, diced small) 2 green spring onions (finely chopped) 1/2 cup tomato-vegetable juice sea salt and black pepper to taste drizzle olive oil drizzle white wine vinegar Put all the ingredients in a large glass bowl. Stir … Read more
Creamy Turkey Rice Soup
Creamy Turkey Rice Soup 1 small onion (diced) 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup flour 4 cups chicken broth 2 cups cooked rice 1 cup cooked turkey (diced) 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup half and half In stockpot, put the onion and butter over medium-low heat and stir until onion softens Add flour slowly, stirring until … Read more
Creole Dirty Rice
Creole Dirty Rice 1/2 lb beef or chicken liver (cut into 1/2 inch pieces) 1 Tbsp cooking oil 1/4 cup finely diced green bell pepper 1/4 cup finely diced celery 1/4 cup finely diced onion 1 can (28 oz crushed tomatoes) 1/2 tsp dried basil 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp … Read more
Beef Hominy Stew
Beef Hominy Stew 2 lbs beef stew meat 1 Tbsp cooking oil 1 large sweet onion (chopped) 1 garlic clove (crushed) 1/4 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 6 cups water 1 – 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes 2 Tbsp tomato paste 1 – 28 oz can hominy Get … Read more