white Chili

This recipe was given to me by my friend Renee Lierow.  Thanks for sharing!

White Chili
(recipe as written)

3lb great northern beans (canned)
2lb boned chicken breast; cook until tender and cut in 1/2 cubes. Or let sit in chicken broth for a few hrs then shred.
1 tbsp grape seed oil
4 cloves of garlic, minced
2 med chopped onions
2 tsp ground cumin
1/16 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp cayenne red pepper
1 tsp ground oregano
2 cans mild green chilis, chopped
4 cups chicken broth

Heat oil. Add onion, garlic, chilies, spices. Cook 2-5 mins. Add beans, chicken, and broth. Simmer for 15 mins or more.

My variations:

I bought a rotisserie chicken and de-boned it for the meat for the this then boiled the bones etc. (with some onion and spices) to make the chicken broth. (that's just me. It can be a lot of work. Lol)

I used olive oil because grape seed was too expensive and I already has olive oil.

I did not add ground clove. I didn't have it and it was WAY too expensive for that little tiny bit.

I used 1 large can of chilies because we don't like things too spicy.

Other then that, I added some garlic powder, onion powder, and garlic salt to taste.

I also brought mine to a boil, then lowered the heat and simmered for somewhere near an hr or so.

Potato Soup

THE BEST potato soup recipe ever!

Ingredients:
2 1/2 pounds baby red potatoes, sliced into small bite sized pieces
1/2 regular package uncooked bacon, finely diced
1 medium onion, diced
1/4 bunch celery, diced
8 cups milk
4 cups water
4 chicken bullion cubes (use a cup of the hot potato water to dissolve, then use the cup of hot water in place of one of the above cups of water)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup salted butter
3/4 cup flour
1/4 bunch freshly chopped parsley
1 cup whipping cream
***For garnish:***
Shredded cheese
fried bacon bits
chopped green onions

Directions:
In large pot, boil potatoes in water 10 minutes. Drain and set aside. In sauté pan, cook bacon until crisp. Drain bacon fat and place on paper towel over plate to drain more. Add onion and celery to bacon pan over medium-high heat until celery is tender, about 5 minutes. To the large potato pan, add milk, water, bullion, salt and pepper. Cook over medium-high heat until mixture is very hot, about 8 minutes, stirring often. Do not let mixture boil. In small, heavy saucepan melt butter. Add flour and mix well. Cook over medium-low heat until mixture bubbles, stirring 2 to 3 minutes to make a roux. While constantly stirring soup, add roux slowly until soup is thick and creamy, about 4 minutes. Stir in parsley, reserved potatoes, and cream. Garnish with cheese, bacon bits, onions or all three. Serve hot


OR

1

package (12 oz) bacon

1 1/2

cups chopped onion

6

cups Progresso® chicken broth (from two 32-oz cartons)

2

lb baking potatoes, peeled, cubed

2/3

cup butter

3/4

cup Gold Medal® all-purpose flour

4

cups milk

1

teaspoon salt

1

teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1

cup diced cooked ham

1

container (8 oz) sour cream

2 1/2

cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (10 oz)

3/4

cup sliced green onions

1. In 12-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 6 to 7 minutes or until crisp; drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon; set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet. Cook onion in bacon drippings over medium-high heat 6 minutes or until almost tender.
2. In 6-quart Dutch oven, mix onion, broth and potatoes. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cook 10 minutes or until potatoes are very tender.
3. Meanwhile, in same skillet, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour with whisk until smooth. Cook and stir 1 minute. Gradually stir in 2 cups of the milk. Pour milk mixture into potato mixture. Add remaining 2 cups milk, the salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with whisk, until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
4. Stir in ham, half of the bacon, the sour cream, 2 cups of the cheese and 1/2 cup of the green onions. Cook until thoroughly heated and cheese is melted. Evenly top individual servings with remaining bacon, 1/2 cup cheese and 1/4 cup green onions.

Chicken Balls

Easy Chicken Balls

1 ½ pounds ground chicken

2 tbs minced onion

2 tsp cloves ground

¼ cup ricotta cheese

¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

3 tbs ketsup

1 tbs fresh basil

2 tsp dried parsley

2 eggs beaten

1/8 cup crushed ritz crackers

In large bowl combine chicken, onion, clove,  all cheeses, ketchup, basil, parsley, and eggs. Mix well and form into balls.  Roll balls in extra parmesan and cracker crumbs.  Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and fry balls until golden. About 15-20 minutes.

Perogies

Perogies

Dough:

  4 Cups flour sifted

1 egg

½ tsp salt

1 cup milk or water

Fillings:

Sauerkraut:

1 large can sauerkraut

1 med diced onion

4 slices bacon diced

Potato and farmers cheese:

5 or 6 med. Potatoes

½ stick of butter

1 med. Onion diced

1- 1 ½ pounds of farmers cheese

Dough:  Mix egg, salt and milk/ water gradually adding flour while stirring to form a stiff dough.  Turn onto floured board and knead as for bread. Roll into a ball. Place in plastic bag and place in refrigerator to chill while preparing filling.

Sauerkraut:   Place Kraut in pan cover with water and boil.  Simmer 5 minutes. Drain, rinse, squeeze out all water place kraut , onion, and bacon in a frying pan.  Fry until brown. Add a small amount of oil if needed.  Set aside to cool.

Potato and Cheese:   Prepare potatoes as for mashed. In sauce pan while potatoes cook sauté onion with butter until tender. Add onion mixture to potatoes and cheese. Mix well. 

Roll dough ½ at a time on a floured board. Cut in circles with a  glass or doughnut cutter. Roll each circle again maintaining circle shape to approximately ½ its size again. Place filling in each circle so full when folded in half but not over flowing. Travel around edge on both sides with a  fork to crimp and seal. Drop into simmering water until each pierogi  floats.  Spread out to cool or drop into cold water. Place in refrigerated or container in freezer until ready to serve.

Fried Cabbage

Fried Cabbage

1 head cabbage cut up

1 pound bacon  cooked crisp and crumbled  (save grease)

Salt and pepper

½ cup green pepper diced

½ cup red pepper diced

½  cup onion diced

In large skillet  add 3-4 tbsp bacon grease and ½ cup water. Heat on high.  Add cut up cabbage and peppers and onion/ cook until all are tender to desired tenderness (I like VERY  tender).   Top with crumbled  bacon and serve.

Zesty Cheddar Log

Zesty Cheddar Log

8 oz. Cream Cheese
1 Tbls Worcestershire Sauce
1 Tbls fine chopped ground pepper
1 Tbls finely chopped onion
1 Tbls finely chopped celery
12 oz Shredded Cheddar Cheese
2 1/2 cups Ground Walnuts or Pecans

Cream together all except cheddar and nuts. Mix in cheddar.  Shape into log. Roll in nuts. Wrap and refrigerate until serving time. Keeps 2-3 weeks

My favorite Cauliflower

Cauliflower my way!

Steam one bag of cauliflower.  In the meantime mix in a bowl 1/2 cup miracle whip or mayo, 1 tsp finely chopped onion, 1 tsp salt, 1 tbsp mustard,.  mix  well.   When cauliflower is tender stir into mayo mixture.  sprinkle  with shredded cheese and microwave until  cheese is melted.  ENJOY !!

I have an addiction.

Taco Bake

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
3/4 cup water
1 package (1-1/4  ounces) taco seasoning
1 can (15 ounces) tomato  sauce
1 package (8 ounces) shell macaroni, cooked and drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
2 cups (8 ounces)  shredded cheddar cheese, divided

In a skillet, brown ground beef and onion over medium heat: drain. Add water, taco seasoning and tomato sauce; mix well.  Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in macaroni, chilies and 1 1/2 cups of cheese. Pour into a greased  1 1/2 qt baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake at 350 F for 30 minuted or until heated through.  serves 6

Beef it up!

Family Beef Noodle Casserole

1/2  of a 1 pound package of Egg Noodles uncooked
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped  onion
2- 10 3/4 oz cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 - 10 oz package frozen peas and carrots
1 1/2 cups milk
8 oz sour cream
4 oz shredded  cheddar cheese.

Cook noodles as package directs;drain.   In Dutch Oven, over medium heat, brown beef; pour off fat.  Add red pepper, and onion; cook and stir until  tender. Stir in noodles and ten remaining  ingredients except cheese.Cook and stir until heated through; top wiht cheese. Serve immediately. Refrigerate leftovers.  for  extra  crunch  add water chestnuts.

Stuff this!

24 cherry tomatoes
1 1/2 pieces bacon cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup fine chopped green onion
1/2 cup mayo

combine last 3 ingredients. scoop out center of tomato.  Place upside down on paper towel.
30 minutes to drain.  fill and refrigerate.

Homemade Hot Pockets

These are fun because the kids can create their own if you prefer.  Or  you can make them to what each child prefers.

1  8 oz can Refrigerated Crescent Rolls
cooked meat  (chicken, beef, ham, pepperoni, etc)
shredded  cheese to your preference
pizza sauce  if  you like
mushrooms and onions are optional
we also like using cooked  broccoli  or  spinach

Preheat oven to 375 F.   Separate dough into 4 rectangles; firmly press perforations to seal.
On ungreased cookie sheet, press or roll each to for 7X5 rectangle.
place meat, sauce and cheese,  whatever fillings  you want on half of rectangle.
Fold dough over and press edges to seal.
Bake for 10-13 minutes

Country Breakfast Pie

1 Roll Sausage cooked, crumbled, drained
9 inch pie shell
1 & 1/2 cup grated swiss cheese
1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
1/2 cup Red bell pepper
3 tbsp chopped onion
4 eggs lightly beaten
1 cup light cream

Prepare pie shell.  Mix cheese and sausage, sprinkle in shell. Lightly beat eggs in bowl. Combine remaining ingredients and add to egg mix.  Pour in shell. Bake 375 F for 40- 45 minutes. Cool on rack 10 minutes. 6-8 servings.

Chicken Quesadillas Cheesy!

1 pound skinless, boneless, chicken cut in strips
1 can condensed cheddar cheese soup
1/2 cup thick and chunky salsa
1 green pepper cleaned and sliced.
1 small  onion sliced
10  8 inch flour tortillas

Preheat oven to 424 F
In  nonstick skillet cook chicken, peppers, and onions  until done and juices evaporate,  stir often. and soup and salsa heat thoroughly.
Divide mix between tortillas. fold in half.  bake 5 minutes or until hot.
We like to dip them in ranch dressing.