Tuesday, 28 June 2011 11:08

Chilie Rellenos

Ingredients:

  • 12-14 green chilies (roasted&peeled) or whole canned green chilies
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 cups cracker meal
  • 1-1/2 lb grated cheese ( American or Longhorn ) Chilie Rellenos
  • 1 sm. onion ( finely chopped )
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup flour

Preparation:

Combine cheese and onion. Press to firm strips the lenght of the chilies. Open small slit below stem of chilie ( stems may be remove if desired ) and remove seeds. Fill each chilie with cheese strip. Combine cracker meal and flour. Place the chilies in the mixture and roll, coating well. Beat eggs, milk and salt. Dip chilie in egg bath and roll in cracker flour mixture, coating well. Fry in deep hot oil at 360º F ( 180º C ) until golden brown.  ( Test oil with a piece of day  old bread ). Chilie rellenos maybe frozen. Let frozen rellenos stand 30 minutes at room temperature. Fry as above.

Published in Vegetarian
Monday, 27 June 2011 11:27

Quick Baked Beans

 Ingredients:

  • 2-1 lb. cans pork and beans
  • 1 lb. ground beef  (or ground turkey )
  • 1 onion ( chopped)
  • 1 c. mustard
  • 1/4 c. brown sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste

 

Preparation:

Brown ground beef  ( or ground turkey )and onions. Drain. Add it to the beans and the rest of the ingredients. Put it into a greased 2 qt. casserole. Bake at 300° F ( 125° C ) for 1 hour.

Published in Side Dishes
Monday, 27 June 2011 12:22

Herb Rice

Ingredients :

  • 1 c. onions ( chopped )
  • 4  tbsp. butter
  • 1/2 tsp. savory salt (Lawry's Seasoned Salt)
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. uncooked rice
  • 1/2 tsp. marjoram
  • 1 tsp. rosemary
  • 3 chicken bouillon cubes
  • 2 c. water

Preparations:

Cook onions and rice in butter until both ar yellow. Add herbs, chicken cubes, salt and water. Bake in casserole dish 350° F ( 175° C ) for 45 minutes to an hour.

Published in Side Dishes
Monday, 27 June 2011 15:00

Broccoli Casserole

Ingredients:

  • 2 pkgs. frozen broccoli ( chopped )
  • 1 c. Ritz Crackers ( crumbled )
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 stick margarine
  • 1/2 lb. Velveeta Cheese
  • 1 stick margarine

Preparation:

Cook broccoli, cool and drain. Add salt, 1/2 stick margarine and cheese. Place in greased casserole. Add cracker crumbs on top. Pour stick of margarine over this. Bake at 350° F ( 175° C ) for 20 to 30 minutes.

Published in Side Dishes
Monday, 27 June 2011 15:19

Broccoli and Rice Casserole

Ingredients:

  • 2 boxes frozen broccoli ( chopped )
  • 1 med. onion ( chopped )
  • 1 - 8 oz. jar Cheese Whiz ( or Velveeta Cheese )
  • 5 c. cooked rice
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 stick butter

Preparation :

Combine thawed broccoli, cooked rice and heat for 3 minutes. Fold under, cream of mushroom soup and cheese. Saute onion in butter and add to rice mixture. Pour into greased casserole dish or a 9" X 13" backing dish. Bake at 350° F ( 175° C ) for 30 to 40 minutes.

Good choice for potluck.

Published in Side Dishes
Monday, 27 June 2011 16:08

Potato Bake

Ingredients:

  • 9 - 10 med. size potatoes
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 1 sm. onion ( chopped )
  • garlic salt ( optional )
  • 1/2 to 1/4 cup butter or margarine ( melted )
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2-1/2 to 3 cups cheddar cheese

Variations: bacon bit, chives, ham chunks green pepper.

Preparation:

Boil potatoes just until done, do not over cook. Peel potatoes and grate into 9" x 13" pan. Grate 2-12 to 3 cups cheddar cheese. Mix all ingredients well and bake in 350° oven for 25 to 35 minutes and enjoy. Can be made ahead and frozen.

Great for large groups or a barbecue. 

Published in Side Dishes
Tuesday, 28 June 2011 12:59

Main Dish Salad

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups chicken, cooked and diced
  • 2 cups cauliflowerets
  • 1/2 cup lowfat plain yogurt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 2 tbsp. lowfat salad dressing
  • 1/4 cup onions ( chopped )
  • 1/4 cup radishes ( sliced )
  • 1 tsp dillweed
  • 1/8 tsp. salt

Preparation:

Mix together chicken, cauliflowerets, radishes and onions. Stir together in a seperate bowl yogurt, salad dressing, dillweed,salt and pepper. Toss with chicken mixture.

Published in Salads
Tuesday, 28 June 2011 14:05

Cauliflower Salad

Ingredients:

  • 1 head raw cauliflower ( separate into flowerets )
  • 3 green onions  ( chopped )
  • 1 cup celery ( diced )
  • 1/2 cup ripe olives ( sliced
  • 1 cup mayonaise
  • 1 cups sour cream
  • 1/4 pkg. Good Season's Italien Seasoning Mix
  • 1/2 tbsp. granulated garlic

Preparation:

Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Mix together remaining ingredients in a smaller bowl. Stir all ingredients and chill.

 

Published in Salads
Tuesday, 28 June 2011 16:03

Spinach Salad

Ingredients:

  • 1 10 oz. pkg. fresh spinach (washed)
  • 5 slices bacon (cooked & chopped)
  • 6 green onions (chopped)
  • 2 eggs (hardboiled,chopped)
  • 1pkg. fresh mushrooms
  • 1 cup croutons

Mix all ingredients in a big bowl.

Dressing:

  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 1-1/2 tsp bacon fat
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3/4 tsp. salt

Beat and combine all ingredients in a pan and bring to a boil over low heat, stirring constantly. Cook for a while longer till it thickens some. Refriegerate to cool.

Prepare Dressing at least 3-4 hours ahead of time.

Published in Salads