Len's mom gave me several fantastic dips...which I confess, we don't make up nearly as much as I should for how much the kids love to snack!
8oz cream cheese
8oz sour cream
1pkg taco seasoning
Mix together & spread onto pizza pan
Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, diced cucumber, diced onion (all are optional based on your family's preference)
Finish the creation by topping it all off with shredded cheese
Serve with corn chips or tortilla chips
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27 March 2010
Zucchini Santa Fe
We happen to really like zucchini & grow truckloads in the garden, even when we try not to...so we are always looking for fun new ways to enjoy them. This is a great side to any grilled meal...
serves 6
3 c sliced zucchini
1/2 c chopped onion
1 Tbs oil
1 (4oz) chopped green chilies, drained
1 med tomato, chopped
salt & pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 c shredded cheese
Saute zucchini & onion in oil for 3-4 minutes. Add chilies, tomatoe, salt, pepper, & garlic.
Cook & stir 3-4 min.
Spoon into serving bowl & sprinkle with cheese
That's it! Great way to enjoy several items from your garden while eating out on the patio...
serves 6
3 c sliced zucchini
1/2 c chopped onion
1 Tbs oil
1 (4oz) chopped green chilies, drained
1 med tomato, chopped
salt & pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 c shredded cheese
Saute zucchini & onion in oil for 3-4 minutes. Add chilies, tomatoe, salt, pepper, & garlic.
Cook & stir 3-4 min.
Spoon into serving bowl & sprinkle with cheese
That's it! Great way to enjoy several items from your garden while eating out on the patio...
Mom's Chili
My mom, as most people's mom, makes the worlds greatest chili hands down. This one is fantastic, especially when you need your sinus' cleared out from a bad cold & your soon to be sister in law (me) accidentally makes it with 3 Tbsp cayanne pepper instead of 3 Tbsp chili powder...oops! The guys loved it, and my poor sister in law had such a bad cold that she couldn't tell except that it gave her temporary relief from the pressure! I, on the other hand, TOTALLY knew as my mouth was on fire! Len will never let me forget this when I mention making a batch up...sweet man!
3 onions, diced 3 Tbs chili powder
1/2 stick butter 1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 c olive oil 3/4 tsp oregano
2lbs ground beef 2 c tomato puree (big can)
2 tsp salt 1 c tomato juice
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 lg cans kidney beans, drained (one light, one dark)
Saute onions in butter & oil till soft & translucent.
Add beef & brown quickly with onions. Drain.
Add all remaining ingredients with the ground beef/onion mixture.
Set simmer very slowly for 2 hours
Add more tomato juice if it becomes too thick.
Serve with rice or crackers (rice will make it go a LOT further, it also helps to make it easier for the kids or those who don't like spicy so they can easily eat it)
We love to top ours with some freshly shredded cheddar sharp cheese!
This is known to get better with age, if you have any left overs...or if you need to take it to work, or a gathering, make up a day or two before & warm up in crockpot!
3 onions, diced 3 Tbs chili powder
1/2 stick butter 1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 c olive oil 3/4 tsp oregano
2lbs ground beef 2 c tomato puree (big can)
2 tsp salt 1 c tomato juice
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 lg cans kidney beans, drained (one light, one dark)
Saute onions in butter & oil till soft & translucent.
Add beef & brown quickly with onions. Drain.
Add all remaining ingredients with the ground beef/onion mixture.
Set simmer very slowly for 2 hours
Add more tomato juice if it becomes too thick.
Serve with rice or crackers (rice will make it go a LOT further, it also helps to make it easier for the kids or those who don't like spicy so they can easily eat it)
We love to top ours with some freshly shredded cheddar sharp cheese!
This is known to get better with age, if you have any left overs...or if you need to take it to work, or a gathering, make up a day or two before & warm up in crockpot!
Marinara Sauce
If you are a gardener, you know that homemade tomato sauce out of your own tomatoes is somehow, better then any other around. If you don't have a garden or you used all your tomatoes up already...that is ok too! Grab the kids & enjoy a rainy afternoon in the kitchen making up a fabulous sauce for supper!
Serves 4 (multiply as your family needs)
1/3 c olive oil
2 cloves garlic, peeled & sliced
3 Tbs finely chopped parsley
3 Tbs finely chopped onion
1 can (28oz) whole tomatoes
1 bay leaf
salt, pepper, fresh basil
In lg saucepan, heat oil over med heat.
Add garlic & saute 2-3 minutes
Add parsley & onion. Slowly add tomatoes
Stir to break up tomatoes
Add bay leaf, salt & pepper.
Bring to a boil, cover & simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.
Add some fresh, finely chopped basil.
Serve sauce with spaghetti, dip garlic breadsticks in it, or any other way you love to utilize your favorite sauce!
Serves 4 (multiply as your family needs)
1/3 c olive oil
2 cloves garlic, peeled & sliced
3 Tbs finely chopped parsley
3 Tbs finely chopped onion
1 can (28oz) whole tomatoes
1 bay leaf
salt, pepper, fresh basil
In lg saucepan, heat oil over med heat.
Add garlic & saute 2-3 minutes
Add parsley & onion. Slowly add tomatoes
Stir to break up tomatoes
Add bay leaf, salt & pepper.
Bring to a boil, cover & simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.
Add some fresh, finely chopped basil.
Serve sauce with spaghetti, dip garlic breadsticks in it, or any other way you love to utilize your favorite sauce!
Grilled Bacon, Cheese, & Tomato Sandwiches
When the kids get tired of the reg. grilled cheese...we pull out all the stops & make up these fantastic sandwiches. Eat alone or serve with a bowl of your favorite soup...these sandwiches are sure to please!
Serves 4
8 slices bread
1/4 c butter, softened
8 slices Swiss cheese (or your favorite cheese)
3 plum tomatoes, sliced thinly
1/2 tsp dried basil
12 bacon slices, cooked
Spread butter on one side of bread; turn over & top with a cheese slice, layer of tomato, basil, bacon & another slice of cheese. Top with second piece of bread (outside spread with butter).
Place a lg skillet over med heat until hot.
Cook sandwiches, two at a time, until golden brown on both sides (turning once)
Serves 4
8 slices bread
1/4 c butter, softened
8 slices Swiss cheese (or your favorite cheese)
3 plum tomatoes, sliced thinly
1/2 tsp dried basil
12 bacon slices, cooked
Spread butter on one side of bread; turn over & top with a cheese slice, layer of tomato, basil, bacon & another slice of cheese. Top with second piece of bread (outside spread with butter).
Place a lg skillet over med heat until hot.
Cook sandwiches, two at a time, until golden brown on both sides (turning once)
Grilled Chicken Sandwiches
My mom found this recipe & it quickly became a huge hit with everyone who has tried it! Fantastic way to enjoy the warmer weather & an easy dinner to have with friends where you can just chill & catch up without stressing over pans on the stove! ***One catch~ you do need to let it sit in the marinade at least 6 hours but better if its overnight!
Serves 4
MARINADE: SANDWICHES:
1/4 c lemon juice 1lb (4 pieces) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 c olive oil 4 kaiser rolls
2 tsp parsley 1/4 c butter
1 tsp horseradish 4 slices Cheddar Cheese
1/2 tsp basil 4 slices tomato
4 slices bacon, crisply cooked, halved
In a 13x9 baking dish, combine all marinade ingredients. Place chicken, 1 piece at a time, smooth side up, between plastic wrap & pound till chicken is 1/4" thick.
Place pounded chicken in marinade, coating both sides. Cover & refrigerate at least 6 hrs if not overnight.
Turn the chicken occassionally. *****You can also do this marinade step in a lg ziploc bag in place of the dish...makes it easy to have both sides coated easiley*****
Heat grill & oil it before placing chicken on to cook.
Grill 8-10 minutes or until juices run clear. Brush with marinade, turning once.
Spread butter on rolls & grill for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
Before you take the chicken off the grill, place a slice of cheese on each & let melt (about 2 min)
To put together the sandwiches, place on piece of chicken/cheese on a roll, top with bacon slices & tomato.
We serve these with mayo for those who want it.
Serves 4
MARINADE: SANDWICHES:
1/4 c lemon juice 1lb (4 pieces) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 c olive oil 4 kaiser rolls
2 tsp parsley 1/4 c butter
1 tsp horseradish 4 slices Cheddar Cheese
1/2 tsp basil 4 slices tomato
4 slices bacon, crisply cooked, halved
In a 13x9 baking dish, combine all marinade ingredients. Place chicken, 1 piece at a time, smooth side up, between plastic wrap & pound till chicken is 1/4" thick.
Place pounded chicken in marinade, coating both sides. Cover & refrigerate at least 6 hrs if not overnight.
Turn the chicken occassionally. *****You can also do this marinade step in a lg ziploc bag in place of the dish...makes it easy to have both sides coated easiley*****
Heat grill & oil it before placing chicken on to cook.
Grill 8-10 minutes or until juices run clear. Brush with marinade, turning once.
Spread butter on rolls & grill for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
Before you take the chicken off the grill, place a slice of cheese on each & let melt (about 2 min)
To put together the sandwiches, place on piece of chicken/cheese on a roll, top with bacon slices & tomato.
We serve these with mayo for those who want it.
Moussaka
My grandma would make this periodically for family meals on Sunday evenings...all we knew was that we loved it...once I got married & started cooking for my crew, I got the recipe from her to find out it was Greek! Yet again, the Mediterranean countries have found a grand place at our table!! She has on the card that this recipe came from The WASHINGTON POST (iowa) SEPT 20, 1973!!
2 med eggplants 2 Tbs sugar
2 Tbs salt 1 tsp pepper
1 c olive oil 1 tsp oregano
2 Tbs butter 2 Tbs soy sauce (or worcestershire sauce)
1 c onion, chopped TOPPING:
2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 c grated sharp cheese
2 1/2lbs ground beef 1 c light cream
2lbs tomatoes 3 eggs
Cut eggplants into 1/2" slices. Sprinkle with salt, let stand 30 minutes. Blot, then brown in olive oil. Remove from skillet, lining bottom of an 11x16" pan with eggplant. Set aside.
Melt butter, saute onion & garlic till tender.
Add ground beef & brown (approx 10 minutes), drain.
In saucepan, combine tomatoes & sugar; cook over med-high heat for 10 min. Mash.
Combine all the above into the skillet. Add in the remaining ingred until "TOPPING" Mixing well.
Cover the eggplant in the dish with a layer of meat mixture; top with more eggplant, then the remaining meat.
Cover & bake at 400 for 45 min - 1 hour
While the Moussaka is baking, you can make up the topping.
In a mixing bowl, combine all topping ingred. with a whisk.
Once the time is done for the baking, you will uncover the dish, pour in the topping SLOWLY.
Leave uncovered & bake until topping is brown and firm (20-30 minutes)
Serve over rice!
Definitely a fabulous way to get kids to eat eggplant, as it really is un-noticable in the mixture...at least our kids haven't bothered to ask yet!!
2 med eggplants 2 Tbs sugar
2 Tbs salt 1 tsp pepper
1 c olive oil 1 tsp oregano
2 Tbs butter 2 Tbs soy sauce (or worcestershire sauce)
1 c onion, chopped TOPPING:
2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 c grated sharp cheese
2 1/2lbs ground beef 1 c light cream
2lbs tomatoes 3 eggs
Cut eggplants into 1/2" slices. Sprinkle with salt, let stand 30 minutes. Blot, then brown in olive oil. Remove from skillet, lining bottom of an 11x16" pan with eggplant. Set aside.
Melt butter, saute onion & garlic till tender.
Add ground beef & brown (approx 10 minutes), drain.
In saucepan, combine tomatoes & sugar; cook over med-high heat for 10 min. Mash.
Combine all the above into the skillet. Add in the remaining ingred until "TOPPING" Mixing well.
Cover the eggplant in the dish with a layer of meat mixture; top with more eggplant, then the remaining meat.
Cover & bake at 400 for 45 min - 1 hour
While the Moussaka is baking, you can make up the topping.
In a mixing bowl, combine all topping ingred. with a whisk.
Once the time is done for the baking, you will uncover the dish, pour in the topping SLOWLY.
Leave uncovered & bake until topping is brown and firm (20-30 minutes)
Serve over rice!
Definitely a fabulous way to get kids to eat eggplant, as it really is un-noticable in the mixture...at least our kids haven't bothered to ask yet!!
26 March 2010
Noodler
this is from my mom, who has had many years, and many children, to come up with fantastic meals that would fill us up without breaking the bank.
serves 8
1 1/2lbs ground beef (browned & drained)
16oz whole kernal corn (cooked & drained)
1/4lb noodles (cooked & drained
2 c cheddar cheese, cubed
1 can (16oz) tomatoes, drained
1/2 clove of garlic, minced
1 sm green pepper, diced
1 sm onion, diced
Heat oven to 350
Grease a 2qt casserole dish
Mix beef, corn, noodles & cheese
Combine remaining ingred. in a blender on "chop"
Add to meat mixture & pour into the casserole dish
Cover & bake 45 minutes
Uncover & continue baking 10 more minutes.
serves 8
1 1/2lbs ground beef (browned & drained)
16oz whole kernal corn (cooked & drained)
1/4lb noodles (cooked & drained
2 c cheddar cheese, cubed
1 can (16oz) tomatoes, drained
1/2 clove of garlic, minced
1 sm green pepper, diced
1 sm onion, diced
Heat oven to 350
Grease a 2qt casserole dish
Mix beef, corn, noodles & cheese
Combine remaining ingred. in a blender on "chop"
Add to meat mixture & pour into the casserole dish
Cover & bake 45 minutes
Uncover & continue baking 10 more minutes.
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