Pumpkin Crisp

1 (15 oz) can pumpkin 1 can evaporated milk 1 C sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 (18.25 oz) package butter flavored yellow cake mix 1 C chopped pecans 1 C butter, melted Whipped cream Ground nutmeg Stir together first 5 ingredients.  Pour into a lightly greased 9×13 in dish.  Sprinkle […]

Old Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie

1 cup sweetened flaked coconut  3 cups half-and-half (or coconut cream)  2 large eggs eggs, beaten  ¾ cup white sugar  ½ cup all-purpose flour  ¼ teaspoon salt  1 teaspoon vanilla extract  1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked  1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the coconut […]

Karen’s Broccoli Casserole

Broccoli Florets Cream of mushroom soup 2/3 C mayonnaise 2 eggs sliced onion 1 C  (or more) grated mild cheddar bread crumbs or saltines 1 Tbs or 1 1/2 Tbsp butter Cut florets and parbroil until beginning to get cooked; add 1 can cream of mushroom soup, mayonnaise, eggs, onion, cheddar and mix it through.  […]

Texas Caviar

1 can black eyed peas 1 can shoepeg corn 1 green pepper (diced) 1 red onion (diced) 2 small avocado (diced) optional 1 tomato (diced) 1/4 bunch of cilantro (without stems) 2 limes (squeeze juice) 2 Tbsp vinegar 1 can black olives (diced) Serve as dip for chips. . . or over greens for salad? […]

Papaya-Avocado Salad

Note: serves 4.  Papaya seeds are edible and have a slightly peppery taste.  It’s ok if some of the pulp sticks to the seeds.  The dressing is also good as a sauce for fish or chicken. 1 ripe papaya (about 1 lb) 1 large ripe avocado 2 Tbsp chopped green onions 2 C endive leaves […]

Roasted Potato Leek Soup

Prep: 35 min Cook: 1 hr 35 min Ingredients 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch chunks 4 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts, cleaned of all sand (4 leeks) 1/4 cup good olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 cups baby arugula, lightly packed 1/2 cup […]

Pasta Fagioli Soup

4-6 cloves garlic, chopped fine 1 onion, chopped fine 3-4 stalks celery, chopped fine Saute until clear, then add: 6 link hot Italian sausage cut in half lengthwise and then sliced thin Cook until sausage is cooked through.  Add: 1 can diced tomatoes 1 can chicken broth 1 can cannelloni beans (or other white beans) […]

Chipotle Chicken Salad with Honey Mango Dressing

Note: the dressing isn’t stellar, but it’s ok.  Salad overall is good. Ingredients 1 Recipe Chipotle Chicken Salad 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped (about 8 cups) fresh corn kernels from 1 ear of sweet corn 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved 3/4 cup black beans,, drained and rinsed 1/2 cucumber peeled, quartered, chopped 1 red […]

Cucumber Sandwiches

Ingredients 8 ounces cream cheese softened 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 teaspoons fresh dill chopped 1 teaspoon fresh chives chopped ¼ teaspoon garlic powder salt & pepper to taste 1 long English cucumber thinly sliced 1 loaf sliced bread crusts removed With a hand mixer mix cream cheese and mayonnaise in a small bowl until smooth. […]