Prep Time: 30 minCook Time: 40 minReady In: 70 minServings: 6 people INGREDIENTS: 3½ pounds of ripe tomatoes2 Tablespoons unsalted butter2 cloves garlic, minced1 cup finely chopped onion1½ cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves1½ teaspoons kosher salt¼ teaspoons ground black pepper1½ cups finely shredded Gruyére or Emmentaler cheese (6 oz)½ cup whipping cream DIRECTIONS: 1. Peel all but one […]
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Prep Time: 10 minServings: 6 people INGREDIENTS: 2 lbs fresh broccoli, rinsed, bottom end removed & chopped in large pieces1 ½ quarts regular strength chicken broth½ teaspoon white pepper1 Tablespoon lemon zestSalt to taste2 Tablespoons butter¼ cup heavy cream (optional) DIRECTIONS: 1. In a large pot, bring the chicken stock and white pepper to a boil. 2. Add broccoli.
Prep Time: 20-30 minCook Time: 5-10 minReady In: 25-40 minServings: 6 people INGREDIENTS: At least 4 (sometimes 5-6) Large Red Potatoes, peeled & sliced1 large onion, chopped1 stick of butter¼ cup flour1 can chicken broth1 can evaporated milk DIRECTIONS: 1. Cook potatoes until soft. Drain, set aside in large skillet. 2. Saute onions in butter. Stir in flour, then broth and
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Cook Time: 6 hrs INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. ground beef1 lb. bacon1 cup chopped onion2 cans pork & beans2 15 oz cans kidney beans, drained1 can butter limas, drained1 cup ketchup¼ cup brown sugar1 Tablespoon liquid smoke3 Tablespoon white vinegar1 teaspoon saltdash of pepper DIRECTIONS: 1. Brown ground beef, drain off fat. Put in large bowl & set
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Prep Time: 50 minCook Time: 60-90 minReady In: 110-140 min INGREDIENTS: 3 cups wild rice½ lb. bacon, fried1 cup celery, chopped1 small onion, chopped½ small green pepper1 can mushroom soup1 ½ cans water DIRECTIONS: 1. Take rinsed and cleaned (not soaked) wild rice and cook in salted water until split and curled (about 50 min). 2. Sauté celery, onion & green
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Cook Time: 1 h 15 minServings: 2 loaves INGREDIENTS: 1 cup butter or margarine2 cups sugar4 eggs¼ teaspoon salt2 teaspoons soda4 cups flour6 large bananas, very ripe, mashed1 cup finely chopped pecans Note: This is a moist, buttery banana bread loaded with banana flavor. DIRECTIONS: 1. Cream together butter and sugar. 2. Add eggs, one at a time, beating
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Prep Time: 8 hrsCook Time: 90 minReady In: 9 hrs 30 minServings: 6 people INGREDIENTS: 1 lb of dried black beans, washed and thoroughly picked through1 large onion, diced1 green pepper6 cloves of garlic (I usually throw in 6-8, but we love garlic)2 teaspoons of cumin1 teaspoons of COARSELY chopped dried oregano1 teaspoon of finely chopped oregano3 small
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Prep Time: 20 minCook Time: 20 minReady In: 40 minServings: 6 people INGREDIENTS: 1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cubed1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced1 red bell pepper, chopped1 yellow bell pepper, chopped4 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced1 clove garlic, minced½ teaspoon ground ginger½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon dried sage½ teaspoon ground cumin½ teaspoon ground white
Prep Time: 15 minCook Time: 30 minReady In: 45 minServings: 5-8 people INGREDIENTS: 1-2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast2 small cans cream of chicken soup1 box of minute rice2 cups canola oil2 cups flour, poured on plateall purpose seasoning salt or Mrs Dash DIRECTIONS: 1. Heat oil in shallow frying pan until oil is ready to fry (test with small crumb
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Prep Time: 20 minCook Time: 30 minReady In: 50 minServings: 4 – 6 INGREDIENTS: 1 medium sweet onion4-6 red potatoes, cut in wedges1 can sweet corn1 large can of French Style green beans slightly drained4-6 slices of bacon slightly drained1 lb beef Polska Kielbasa sausage, sliced into bite sized piecessalt & pepper to taste DIRECTIONS: 1. Scrub red potatoes (I
