This light Zucchini Soup Recipe with colorful bell peppers is great as a side dish or a pot luck gathering. Simple to make, it can be enjoyed year-round. Ingredients 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 (4.5 oz) jar sliced mushrooms, drained 1 (14.5 oz) can chicken broth 1/4 tsp salt 1 large zucchini, sliced 1 small red bell pepper cut into strips 1 small yellow bell pepper cut into strips 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with Italian herbs Instructions Combine onion, garlic, mushrooms, chicken broth and salt in the crock pot. Stir well. Cover … [Read more...]
Ziti Recipe for Two
Our ziti recipe with caramelized onion sauce breaks the tomato-based pasta sauce habit. (Not that there's anything wrong with that!) The onions and herbs make this perfect for adults, so wait until the kids are in bed to share this dish with your significant other. Ingredients 2 T olive oil 3 yellow onions, sliced thin 1 T sugar 4 garlic cloves, minced 3 C vegetable or chicken stock 4 T plus 1/4 C Parmesan cheese, grated, divided 2 t dried oregano 1 t dried thyme 1 t dried parsley 2 T balsamic vinegar 1/2 t salt 1/4 t pepper 6 oz. ziti pasta or use penne for a change of … [Read more...]
Vegan Chili
This vegan Chili gets its flavor from a surprising source: unsweetened chocolate adds just a bit of bite to the chili. Make a batch and keep warm in the crock pot for pot luck dinners and sports parties. Ingredients 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 lg. onions, chopped 6 garlic cloves, minced 2 lg. red bell peppers, chopped 1 lg. yellow bell pepper, chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped 4 Tbsp chili powder 1 Tbsp ground cumin 4 cups water 1/2 cup bulgur 1 square unsweetened chocolate, grated 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained 4 (15 oz) cans black beans, drained and rinsed 1 (10 oz) pkg. … [Read more...]
Traditional Chicken Soup
Traditional chicken soup is the closest recipe I can find to original Jewish Penicillin, that good old-fashioned medicine for every ailment. A great comfort food and it tastes fantastic. Ingredients 1 whole (3-4 pounds) Empire chicken (the best, but any fresh chicken will do) 1 medium turnip, quartered 2 leeks white part only, cleaned thoroughly and quartered 3 ribs of celery with leaves halved 12 parsley stems 2 large carrots, quartered 2 large onions, quartered 8 peppercorns crushed (A tip when crushing peppercorns to stop them from rolling all over the kitchen is to spread … [Read more...]
Swiss Style Braised Steak
Swiss Style Braised Steak has always been popular with dieters, and brings together the flavors of beef, onion and tomato to produce a meal that the entire family will enjoy. The advantage of braising steak is that you can choose the less expensive cuts of beef. All beef has the same nutritional value, so if you learn to cook the cheaper cuts you are helping your budget. Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds (750 grams) top beef round steak, 1/2 inch (12 mm) thick 2 cups sliced onions, halved 2 tsps concentrated beef base or beef stock 1/4 tsp pepper 2 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes, undrained 1/2 … [Read more...]
Steak and Mushrooms for Two
You must use fresh ingredients for this steak and mushrooms recipe. Frozen or canned is just not good enough for that special dinner with that special someone. If you're making this just for yourself, and insist on canned or frozen, go ahead. But when it's not quite what you thought it would be, remember I told you so. And don't let me see a can of mushroom soup anywhere near this dish. Ingredients 1 lb beef top sirloin steak, cut into 2 pieces 1/2 t salt 1/2 t thyme 3 T unsalted butter, divided 1/2 C onions, sliced 1/4 C carrots, sliced 1 (4 oz) pkg. button mushrooms, sliced 1/2 C … [Read more...]
Split Pea Soup
Split Pea Soup is a fantastic thick, warming soup on a cold winter evening. This version, a vegetarian recipe, is filling, healthy and has a great taste. Ingredients 14 cups water 2 cups onions, diced 1 1/2 cups carrots, diced 2 cups celery, diced 2/3 cup fresh parsley, minced 4 green onion, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium zucchini, quartered & sliced 1/3 cup green split peas 1/3 cup yellow split peas 2 1/2 Tbsp barley 2 Tbsp baby lima beans or other tiny white beans 3 Tbsp ajuki beans 1 Tbsp powdered vegetable broth or cube dash seasoned salt or any salt-free … [Read more...]
Shrimp With Snow Peas
Shrimp with Snow Peas is a perfect example of Chinese stir fry recipes.The finished recipe is a delight to taste and you'll be amazed how simple this is to prepare if you use a wok. Ingredients 1/4 lb (115 grams) Fresh or frozen medium-sized shrimp 1/3 lb (150 grams) Fresh snow peas (Touts mange) ½ cup Water chestnuts 1/2 cup Unpeeled straw mushrooms 2 tsps Fresh ginger, slivered 1 large Clove garlic, minced 2 Green (Spring) onions 3 Tbsp Peanut oil 1/2 cup Chicken stock 2 tsp Thin soy sauce 1 tsps Dry sherry 1/2 tsps Salt 1 pinch Sugar Cornstarch (Cornflour) … [Read more...]
Lamb Shanks and Sausages with Beans
Lamb Shanks and Sausages and Beans is a real old-fashioned meal and with cannelloni beans added it is filling, nutritious and very, very tasty. This is low-cost recipe can be cooked all day in the crock pot. Ingredients 2 onions, chopped 3 Tbsp butter 1 pound (450 grams) cannelloni beans, soaked overnight and drained. (You can use any white bean like butter beans or Haricot beans, but cannelloni beans are best.) 3 lamb shanks 4 carrots, sliced Salt and pepper to taste 1 bay leaf 4 garlic sausages, sliced 1/2" thick Instructions Place beans in bottom of slow cooker and add … [Read more...]
Roasting Turkey Breast
This roasting turkey breast recipe uses vegetables and spices for a tasty, but easy to make festive meal. Serves 5, so don't look for a lot of leftovers. Ingredients 1 C reduced sodium chicken broth 1/4 C dry white wine 1/4 C lemon juice 6 cloves of garlic, unpeeled 1 (10 oz) bag whole petite onions, frozen 2 tsp rosemary, crushed 1 tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp fennel seeds, crushed 1 tsp pepper, divided 6 plum tomatoes, quartered 1 (9 oz) box artichoke hearts, slightly thawed 1 (10 oz) package asparagus spears, slightly thawed 1 (3 1/4 oz) can pitted black … [Read more...]
