Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Garden Chowder Soup

INGREDIENTS:
2 Medium Zucchinis
1 Medium Onion, Chopped
2 T Fresh Parsley, Minced
1 tsp Dried Basil
1/3 c Butter
1/3 c Flour
1 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Pepper
3 c Vegetable Broth
1 tsp lemon juice
2-3 Tomatoes, Diced
1 12oz can Evaporated Milk
1 can Corn
1/3 c Parmesan Cheese, grated
2 c Cheddar Cheese

DIRECTIONS:
Over medium heat saute the onion, zucchini, parsley, and basil in butter until vegetables are tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Gradually stir in vegetable broth. Add lemon juice; mix well. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for two minutes. Add tomatoes, milk, and corn; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for five minutes or until corn is tender. Just before serving, stir in cheese just until melted. Serve.

Sunday, July 3, 2011

Chicken Salad

Ingredients:
  • 1 can of chicken or 1.5-2 cups diced, cooked chicken
  • 2 thick cut (or 4 thinner cut) bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
  • 1 cup halved grapes
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
  • 2 tablespoons finely minced onion
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
  • salt and pepper to taste
Directions:

Combine ingredients and toss until well mixed. Chill until serving. I like to serve it on toasted wheat bread with crisp romaine lettuce.

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Broccoli Salad

INGREDIENTS:

Salad:
2 branches broccoli florets
1/2 medium red onion, chopped fine
8 slices of bacon, fried & crumbled
2/3 cup raisins or halved grapes or craisins
1/2 cup sunflower seeds (or almonds, or mixed nuts, or whatever nut you like)

Dressing:
1/2 cup mayonnaise or oil (I usually use canola oil)
1/4 cup sugar (I usually use a little less than 1/4 cup because I don't like it too sweet)
2 tablespoons vinegar

Directions:
Whisk dressing ingredients separately until smooth, then toss with salad ingredients. Enjoy! I really take liberties with the recipe. If you don't have everything on hand, you can leave out an ingredient and it will still taste good!