October 31, 2007

• Brunch Souffle

  Brunch Souffle
  8 slices of white bread buttered / crusts trimmed
  ½ lb grated sharp cheddar cheese
  2 eggs                   1  t salt                       ¼  t dry mustard
  2 cups milk           3  t melted butter     ½ C  minced onions
  8 oz of Italian sausage, optional
   
  In skillet: Brown the sausage and bread; drain fat and add the onion. (…)

August 29, 2007

• Fettucine Primavera

  2 oz cauliflower, small pieces    6 oz sweet butter
  2 oz broccoli, small pieces        1 garlic clove, chopped
  2 oz julienne thin carrots            1 ½   heavy cream
  2 oz julienne thin celery              3 oz  diced gorgonzola
  2 oz julienne thin zucchini          1 ½ grated parmesan
  2 oz small peas                           2 oz sliced mushrooms
  2 oz  julienne thinly sliced red & green peppers
  1 lb white fettucini                        Fresh parsley
  Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. (…)

August 28, 2007

• Traditional Beef Chili

  INGREDIENTS
  5 pounds beef chuck or beef round
  Salt  according to taste
  Pepper  according to taste
   Vegetable oil as needed
  1-1/2 pounds small, diced onion
  1/2 ounce minced garlic
   1 can of your favorite beer
  16 ounces tomato puree
  1 quart beef broth
  8 ounces diced green chilies
  1-3/4 ounces minced jalapenos
   2 ounces mild chili powder (or to taste)
  2 Tablespoons hot chili powder (or to taste)
   3 Tablespoons ground cumin (or to taste)
  3 Tablespoons dried oregano
  Sourdough bread ….If you want to hollow out to make a bowl to serve the chili
  OR
  Rice on the side
  OR
  Serve with Nacho Chips
  • Shredded cheddar, chopped onions, sour cream and minced jalapenos for garnish
   
  DIRECTIONS
  Trim beef and cut it into one-inch cubes. (…)

• Basic RICE that is not "basic"

  I use a rice maker because I find it easier when I am in a rush. It does not require to be watched for fear of burning.
  I tend to use brown rice. (…)

August 24, 2007

• Pasta and Meatballs with a twist

  Make some meatballs using your favorite recipe or
  Grandma Aida's recipe. (…)

• Creamy Chicken Casserole Family favorite

  1 - 2 cups of left over chicken
  1 - 2 cans of Campbell's Cream of Mushroom Soup (reduced fat, if you prefer)
  1/4 - 1/2 sour cream (reduced fat)
  1/3 cup of Sherry ( I do not use cooking wines because they contain salt)
  1 box of pasta / your personal choice
   
  Cut the Chicken up into manageable size pieces to be eaten with a fork
  Boil water and prepare the pasta. (…)