Chicken Noodle Soup

This isn’t the best recipe in the world, but it’s easy to make, and good.  I have one that’s really good, but a lot of work. 1 Tbsp canola oil 2 celery ribs, finely chopped 1 leek, white part only, halved and thinly sliced 1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped 5 C chicken broth 1 […]

Roasted Cauliflower and Parmesan Soup

1 head cauliflower (about 2 lbs) stemmed, and cut into florets 2 Tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper 2 Tbsp butter 1 yellow onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 C chicken broth, plus more as needed ½ C grated Parmesan cheese Preheat the oven to 400.  Toss the cauliflower with the oil and season […]

Tomato Bisque

Good, but not the best recipe in the world, Roasted Tomato Soup is better, but a lot of work. 2 Tbsp butter ⅓ C chopped shallots 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 ½ C vegetable broth 3 Tbsp long grain white rice Salt and pepper 1 (28 oz) can crushed plum tomatoes 1 Tbsp torn basil […]

White Bean and Ham Soup with Cornbread Croutons

4 slices thick-cut bacon                ½ lb (250 g) cooked ham steak, cubed            1 tablespoon olive oil                    1 small yellow onion, diced                        3 cloves garlic, minced 2 celery ribs, diced 2 C chicken broth 2 cans (15 oz) white beans, drained Salt […]

Yellow Split Pea Soup with Ham

Yield: 2 servings 3 oz ham, thinly sliced 1 Tbsp unsalted butter 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 celery rib, chopped 4 C chicken broth ½ lb yellow split peas, picked over and rinsed Salt and freshly ground pepper Heat a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the ham and cook, […]

Enchiladas Verdes

Ingredients 1 28 oz. can mild green enchilada sauce divided 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterrey Jack cheese 12-14 corn tortillas canola or vegetable oil optional Filling 1/2 cup enchilada sauce (from above can) 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tsp EACH ground cumin, onion powder, garlic powder 1/2 tsp […]

Cottage Cheese Enchiladas

1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – boiled and shredded 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 (7 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix 1/2 cup sour cream 2 cups cottage cheese 1 teaspoon salt 1 pinch ground black pepper 12 (6 inch) corn tortillas 2 […]

Super Rich Hot Chocolate

1.5 oz semi sweet chocolate (I used ghirardelli) .75 oz milk chocolate (I used guitard–cadbury was too rich) 1 C whole milk Melt chocolate.  Add milk and bring to simmer.  Heat until chocolate is incorporated.

Lemonade

Ingredients Original recipe yields 10 servings Ingredient Checklist  1 ¾ cups white sugar  8 cups water  1 ½ cups lemon juice Directions In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup water. Bring to boil and stir to dissolve sugar. Allow to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until chilled. Remove seeds from lemon juice, […]

Banana Slush

4 medium (7″ to 7-7/8″ long)s ripe bananas  2 cups white sugar  3 cups water  1 (46 fluid ounce) can pineapple juice  2 (12 fluid ounce) cans frozen orange juice concentrate  1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate  3 cups water  3 liters ginger ale Directions Instructions Checklist In a blender, combine bananas, sugar […]