Looking for something different to make with Thanksgiving leftovers? Try this Turkey Vegetable Soup with dumplings, a simple and savory crock pot recipe. Ingredients 1 turkey carcass, broken up 8 Cups water 4 chicken bouillon cubes 1 (10 oz) can of diced tomatoes 1 celery stalk, diced 1 carrot, diced 1 turnip, peeled and diced 1 onion, diced 4 tsp dried parsley, divided 1 bay leaf 1 1/2 Cups flour 2 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp dried rosemary 3 Tbsp solid shortening 3/4 Cup milk Instructions Soup instructions: Put the turkey into the crock pot and add … [Read more...]
Balsamic Turkey Breast Recipe with Cranberry Sauce
This turkey breast recipe uses balsamic vinegar for basting as well as in the cranberry sauce. Are you game? Ingredients 1 (7 lb) turkey breast 6 Tbsp balsamic vinegar, divided 3 tsp rosemary, crushed 3 tsp thyme, crushed 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 C frozen fruit punch concentrate 1 1/2 C cold water 1 (10 oz) package dried cranberries 2 Tbsp cornstarch Instructions Pre-heat oven to 350 F. Rub the turkey breast on all sides with 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle turkey with rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper. Insert a meat thermometer. Put turkey … [Read more...]
Special Chicken Casserole
Special chicken casserole (or bake) is too tasty to describe with mere words. Try this recipe on a cold winter weekend and you'll agree. Ingredients 1 chicken, (3 pounds or 1.5 kilograms) 3 1/4 cups water 2 Tbsp of fresh flat leaf parsley (Curly leaf is OK too) 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 large onion, chopped Pinch dried thyme 1 Tbsp fresh Rosemary (half quantity if using dried) 1 - 10 ounce can of corn (or use fresh if available) 1 - 10 ounce package frozen French-cut green beans, thawed. 3 Tbsp cornstarch (cornflour) 1/4 cup butter 3 cups coarse whole grain bread crumbs 1 egg, … [Read more...]
Potato Casserole Recipe | Potatoes au Gratin
This Potato Casserole Recipe (Potatoes au Gratin) makes a nice winter lunch, or dinner, that is simple to prepare. The aroma of the herbs as the meal cooks will fill your home with a delightful fragrance. The meal is very low-cost and nourishing. Naturally you can use dried herbs if fresh are not available. Ingredients 2 pounds (900 grams) potatoes 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 clove garlic 1/2 cup of diced bacon Rosemary needles Thyme leaves 1 packet cheese sauce mix 1/4 pound (110 grams) grated cheese Salt and pepper to taste Olive oil Instructions Pre-heat the oven to 350F (180C … [Read more...]
Leg of Lamb Recipe St. Patrick’s Day Dinner
This Leg of Lamb Recipe makes a perfect main course for your St. Patrick's Day dinner. Add our side dishes of mashed potatoes or our cabbage casserole and enjoy. Ingredients 2 T lemon juice 1 garlic clove, minced 1 1/2 t dried rosemary 1 t dried thyme 1 t salt 1/2 t pepper 1 (5 lb.) leg of lamb Instructions Pre-heat oven to 325 F. In a mixing bowl, pour lemon juice and whisk in garlic, thyme and rosemary. Add salt and pepper. Whisk to blend. Rub the seasoning mixture over the meat. Place the meat (fat side up) on a … [Read more...]
Leg of Lamb Slow Cooker Recipe
Leg of Lamb made in a slow cooker produces a unique flavor and texture to an old favorite. It is advisable to let it cook until the meat is falling away from the bone. Then, instead of carving it, just pull strips of meat off with a pair of tongs. The lamb is the most tender and succulent you will ever taste. Also, because it is cooked for ten hours in a crock pot, it is ideal for the busy person who has other things to do all day. The herbs generate a beautiful aroma around the kitchen, which is also nice to come home to. Ingredients Leg of lamb. Be sure it will fit … [Read more...]
Lamb Shanks Italian Style, with Orzo
Lamb Shanks Italian Style is typical of dishes that emanate from Italian peasants. I am constantly amazed how they turn low-cost meats and fish into recipes that last for centuries. An Italian chef once explained to me that it is the peasant dishes from all over the world that stand the test of time. After all, the richer folk bought prime cuts of meat and didn't have to spruce them up to make them good. Ingredients for Lamb Shanks Italian Style 3 Tbsp olive oil 4 lamb shanks Salt and pepper to taste 3 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices (about 1 cup) … [Read more...]
Fried Italian Chicken Breasts
Fried Italian Chicken Breasts is living proof of the magic of Italian cuisine. To many, a simple chicken breast is a fairly mundane meal. However, the Italians add herbs, Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese and convert the mundane to the sublime. If you only ever try one Italian recipe in your life, this is the one I recommend. When using herbs always be aware that dried herbs are stronger than fresh. As a rule you should double the quantity of fresh herbs to get the same flavor as dried herbs. I grow all my own herbs and chili peppers in my backyard and am a firm believer in fresh … [Read more...]
Roast Herb and Lemon Chicken
Herb and lemon chicken lifts the usual roast chicken to new heights.It is moist and has a delicate taste. Herb and lemon chicken will add new zest to the old favorite roast chicken. Lemon, when heated, is very sweet and the evaporating juices ensure that the chicken meat is moist and infused with a new flavor. Ingredients 1 4-pound (2 kilograms) roasting chicken 6 whole cloves of garlic 2 Lemons Sea salt Black pepper Sprigs of fresh Rosemary and Thyme. Olive oil Instructions In a mortar and pestle place the garlic cloves, half of the rosemary … [Read more...]
Grilled Shrimp
This Grilled Shrimp recipe features a simple to make homemade marinade of rosemary, thyme and marjoram for a zesty twist on the traditional barbecue flavor. Ingredients 8 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted Juice from 1 whole fresh lemon 2 tsp rosemary 2 tsp thyme 2 tsp marjoram 2 tsp pepper 4 garlic cloves, minced 20 jumbo shrimp, peeled and de-veined Fresh lemon slices Instructions Combine butter, lemon juice, rosemary, thyme, marjoram, pepper and garlic in a bowl. Mix well. Pour the marinade into a sealable bag. Put the … [Read more...]
