2 large cucumbers1/8 t. ginger1/2 cup soy sauce1/2 cup coconut milk1/2 cup Sesame salad dressing from Costco1/2 cup chunky peanut butter4 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon sesame oil1/2 to 1 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper1/2 teaspoon salt1 (16-ounce) whole wheat angel hair pasta, cooked1 red bell pepper, cut into matchsticks4 oz. shredded fresh carrots6 green onions, cut … [Read more...] about Cynthia’s Peanut Noodle Salad
Elegant Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 lb. mushrooms1/2 c. chopped shallots2 cloves chopped garlic2 stalks chopped celery1/2 c. unsalted butter, divided1/2 c. flour6 c.hot chicken broth1/2 c. dry cooking sherry3/4 c.whipping cream1/4 t. cayenne pepper (opt)1/2 t. salt1/8 t. pepper Finely chop, half the mushrooms. Slice the remaining half. Sauté shallots, celery, and garlic in half the butter until tender. Add … [Read more...] about Elegant Cream of Mushroom Soup
Bombay Chicken Curry
1/2 c. butter, melted1 c. onion, diced1 clove garlic, minced1/4 c. flour2 T. curry powder1 t/ salt1/4 t. pepper1/4 t. ground ginger1/4 t. cayenne pepper3 c. water2 c. cooked chicken, chopped In a medium sauce pan, sauté onion and garlic in butter. Add flour, curry, salt, pepper, ginger and cayenne. Continue cooking and stirring over medium heat until smooth. Add water and … [Read more...] about Bombay Chicken Curry
Chicken Marsala
6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts1 c. butter1/2 c. flour1 1/2 c. fresh mushrooms, finely sliced1 1/4 c. Marsala wine1 c. chicken broth3/4 t. salt1/4 t. pepper1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese1 c. fresh Parmesan cheese Pound chicken to 1/4 inch thickness. Dredge chicken in flour and then sauté in 1/2 c. melted butter, 3-4 minutes per side. Place chicken breasts in a lined 9 … [Read more...] about Chicken Marsala
Harvest Sweet Potato Cranberry Casserole
3 1/2 lbs. sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch cubes1 large onion, dicedolive oil or vegetable oil cooking spray1 1/2 c. fresh cranberries (or frozen–do not thaw, if frozen)2/3 c. light brown sugar2 T. butter, melted1/4 c. orange juice3/4 t. salt1 t. nutmeg1/2 t. ground ginger3/4 t. cinnamon1 c. chopped pecans Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray two shallow baking … [Read more...] about Harvest Sweet Potato Cranberry Casserole
Four Corners Refried Beans
1 lb. bacon3 c. uncooked pinto beans7 c. water1 1/2 c. chopped onion4 cloves garlic1 T. salt (to start)1-2 c. fresh or canned green chilies, diced Fry bacon until crisp. Crumble and drain, reserving half of the bacon grease. Place bacon, remainder of ingredients and reserved bacon grease in the crock pot and cover. Cook beans on high for 1 hour, then reduce to low for 10 … [Read more...] about Four Corners Refried Beans
Broccoli Rice Casserole (Freezer Method)
4 c. fresh broccoli florets1/2 c. butter, melted1/4 c. chopped onion1 – 10 oz. can of cream of mushroom soup8 oz. Velveeta, cubed1 c. cooked rice In a large covered sauce pan, cook broccoli in small amount of boiling water for 6-8 minutes and then drain. Sauté onion in melted butter for 2-3 minutes. Add soup, Velveeta, broccoli and rice. Mix well. Place in lined 9X13 inch … [Read more...] about Broccoli Rice Casserole (Freezer Method)
Killer Queso
1 can cream of chicken soup¾ c. evaporated milk1 – 7 oz. can diced green chilies2 T. minced jalapeños1 – 4 oz. jar chopped pimientos, drained1 t. ground cumin1 – 1 oz. pkg. ranch dip mix1 can Ro*tel tomatoes1 lb. Velveeta, cut into cubes¼ c. minced fresh cilantroMinced fresh cilantro for garnishTortilla Chips for dipping Combine soup, evaporated milk, green chilies, … [Read more...] about Killer Queso
Apple-Craisin French Toast Casserole
1 c. brown sugar1 t. ground cinnamon plus 2 t. separated1/2 c. butter, melted3 apples, cored, peeled and sliced1/2 c. Craisins1 – 1lb. loaf French baguette, cut into 1 inch slices6 eggs, lightly beaten1 1/2 c. milk1 T. vanilla Grease a 9 X 13 inch baking dish. In a large bowl, mix together brown sugar and 1 t. cinnamon. Mix in melted butter. Stir in apples and Craisins until … [Read more...] about Apple-Craisin French Toast Casserole
Migas
8 corn tortillas, cut in 8 wedges each12 eggs, slightly beaten8 bacon slices4 green onions, sliced thin12 cherry tomatoes, cut in halves2 fresh jalapenos, sliced with seeds removed1 c. grated cheddar cheese In a skillet, brown bacon, remove from pan and cut in small bits and set aside. Fry tortillas in bacon fat until crisp. Add remaining ingredients and bacon all at … [Read more...] about Migas