Nov 13, 2009 -
Unknown. Passed down in my family generation to generation.Soup's on!
INGREDIENTS1 pound ground beef
2 (14.5) oz cans diced tomatoes
2 cups cubed potatoes
2 carrots, chopped
1/4 cup uncoooked white rice
1 onion - chopped
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Salt to taste
6 cups water
**In lieu of carrots use celery if you are not a carrot fan.
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Oct 25, 2009 -
Famly recipeIt's that time of year! Pumpkins galore! And, everyone loves roasted pumpkin seeds.
Here is a twist to make them a little extra special!
INGREDIENTS3-4 cups pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon Lawry's Seasoning Salt
DIRECTIONS1) Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
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Oct 22, 2009 -
Blondeyy's grandmotherIt is that time of year! Apples galore! This is a fabulous alternative to applesauce and cranberries for your Thanksgiving meal if you want to change it up a bit this year!
It is an absolutely Heavenly dessert and so easy!
INGREDIENTS6 green apples or McIntosh (I use whatever the best deal is at the grocer or farmer's market)
2 1/4 cups water
1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons honey
6 scoops vanilla ice cream (optional)
DIRECTIONSPreheat the oven to 350 degrees F - 175 degrees C
Core the apples.
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Oct 20, 2009 -
__Almond Shrimp Stir Fryview siteCreating dishes and cooking with almond nuts, also as a delicious garnishings for salads and can be added to many foods.
INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup Slivered Almonds
1 tablespoon canola oil.
1 lb large, shelled and deveined shrimp
1 cup sliced snow peas
1 tablespon of minced garlic
1 tablespoon of ginger
1 sliced green onion
DIRECTIONSTurn Oven on to 400 degrees and toast Slivered Almonds for 2 minutes.
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Oct 14, 2009 -
Blondeyy's great grandmother and probably her grandmother..
It's that time of year! Apples, pumpkins, and it's time to start thinking about your Thanksgiving menu!
This applesauce recipe has been handed down generation to generation in my family!
It is so EXTREMELY easy and so ABSOLUTELY delicious - I had to share it with all of you...........
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Oct 08, 2009 -
Blondeyy's concoctionThis is the easiest and tastiest guacamole I have ever made! ENJOY!
INGREDIENTS!) Two ripe avacados (peel, denut, scrape out with spoon) ***SAVE THE NUT
2) One can of REAL Spanish salsa (the REAL salsa from Mexico are always cheapest & taste the best!)
DIRECTIONS1) Using a fork, mash/smash avacado pieces until your desired consistency (I typically leave it a little chunky).
2) Add your REAL Spanish salsa.
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Oct 06, 2009 -
Green Lentil, Potato & Ham SoupCarole Clements
INGREDIENTS300gr/10 1/2oz Puy lentils
2 tsp butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 carrots, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
450ml/2 cups water
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp dried sage or rosemary
225gr/8oz potatoes, diced
1 liter/4cups chicken stock
1tbsp tomato puree/paste
124gr/4oz smoked ham, finely diced
salt and pepper
chopped fresh parsley to garnish
DIRECTIONSRinse and drain the lentils and check for small stones.
Melt butter in a large saucepan or flameproof casserole over a medium heat. (I used a Le Creuset pot.) Add the onion, carrots and garlic, cover and cook for 4-5 minutes until the onion is slightly softened, stirring frequently.
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Aug 29, 2009 -
My own concoction
INGREDIENTSCherry tomatoes
Light cream cheese
Herbs you like, i.e., parsley, thyme, sage, cilantro, etc.
DIRECTIONSUse enough cherry tomatoes to fill a platter (if bringing to a potluck or any get together).
Core out middle of cherry tomato.
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Aug 28, 2009 -
Myself / BlondeyyWith all the fresh tomatoes right now, here is a recipe that is simple, fast, cheap and delicious!
INGREDIENTSFresh tomatoes
EVOO / extra virgin olive oil - 1 tablespoon
Fresh garlic / finely diced - 1/4 cup
Parsley / fresh or dried
Parmesan cheese / grated
Angel hair pasta
DIRECTIONSHeat EVOO on medium / medium-high heat. Add tomatoes and garlic - toss until warmed through. Spoon the wonderfully flavored tomatoes onto angel hair pasta and sprinkle with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese just before serving.
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Aug 27, 2009 -
Original Recipe inspired by other recipesChicken with Couscous
INGREDIENTS(Estimates. I just throw stuff together.)
1 tbs paprika
2 tsp turmeric
2 tsp coriander (ground)
2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken cut into cubes/chunks (I use breasts, but any part works!)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 onion thinly sliced
4 cloves of garlic, crushed
2 lemons 1 thinly sliced, 1 juiced
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 cup pitted green olives
1 tbs butter
1 1/2 cups couscous w/ toasted pine nuts. I use "Far East" brand in a box.
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