This is an easy and very delicious soup but I love anything broccoli. This recipe is from my church cookbook that I helped to put together about 20 years ago, and this particular recipe belongs to Karen Biddle.
Ingredients
1 1/2 quarts water
1 bunch broccoli, chopped fine
3/4 cup onion, chopped fine
2 teaspoons of chicken base (you can also use bouillon cubes - if you do you need to use 3-4)
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
8 ounces of Velveeta cheese, chunked
2 cups of milk, cream or half and half
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup cornstarch mixed into 1/2 cup coldwater for thickening
Directions
Bring the water to a boil. Add chicken base, broccoli, and onions and lightly boil for 10 minutes or until tender. Turn the heat down to medium to medium high and add spices and cheese. Stir until cheese melts. Add milk and butter and stir until butter is melted. Add the thickening mixture and bring to a boil. Watch carefully because it can burn easily.
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Jeanette's Cranberry Salad
My Mom makes this cranberry salad every Thanksgiving. It is easy, delicious and should not be served only once a year. This looks very nice in a glass dish because it sets up in two layers.
Ingredients
1 large box of red jello (Mom like cherry but I like strawberry or raspberry, but use whatever you like best)
1 1/2 cup diced celery
1 large can of crushed pineapple (partially drained)
1 can of jellied cranberry sauce
1 cup chopped pecans
Directions
Cut the cranberries into thin slices or take a knife and run it through the cranberries many times to turn it into small chunks which will also allow for easier dissolving. Prepare jello as directed, except DO NOT use the cold water to set, the cranberries will do that. If you are having trouble dissolving the cranberries, you can put the mixture into the microwave for short spurts to help the process along. Try to get the cranberries most to all the way dissolved. Stir in all other ingredients and refrigerate until set (a couple of hours).
Ingredients
1 large box of red jello (Mom like cherry but I like strawberry or raspberry, but use whatever you like best)
1 1/2 cup diced celery
1 large can of crushed pineapple (partially drained)
1 can of jellied cranberry sauce
1 cup chopped pecans
Directions
Cut the cranberries into thin slices or take a knife and run it through the cranberries many times to turn it into small chunks which will also allow for easier dissolving. Prepare jello as directed, except DO NOT use the cold water to set, the cranberries will do that. If you are having trouble dissolving the cranberries, you can put the mixture into the microwave for short spurts to help the process along. Try to get the cranberries most to all the way dissolved. Stir in all other ingredients and refrigerate until set (a couple of hours).
Quick and Easy One Cup Salad
This has been a staple in our home for many, many years. I even demonstrated how to make this recipe during my Speech class in college. :) My family has always loved it, and it is so very easy to make. Thanks to my Mom for the recipe.
Ingredients
1 can manadrin oranges (drained well)
1 can crushed pineapple (drained well)
1 - 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows (you can use colored or plain, we only like the plain)
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 - 1 1/2 shredded coconut
1 cup sour cream
Directions
Place all ingredients in a large bowl and mix until well blended. Serve well chilled. This recipe can easily be doubled for church or potluck events.
Ingredients
1 can manadrin oranges (drained well)
1 can crushed pineapple (drained well)
1 - 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows (you can use colored or plain, we only like the plain)
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 - 1 1/2 shredded coconut
1 cup sour cream
Directions
Place all ingredients in a large bowl and mix until well blended. Serve well chilled. This recipe can easily be doubled for church or potluck events.
Orange Chicken
This recipe was a lot of work, and I learned a lot while cooking it. This is a wonderful way to prepare the chicken to be light and crispy but I felt the sauce was too sweet. I think I would have enjoyed it more with some heat added. So next time, I will add some more hot pepper flakes. The chicken can easily be used in many other recipes or adaptations. Thanks to Blog Chef for the recipe.
Ingredients:Chicken-
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-1/2” cubes)
1 ½ cups all purpose flour
1 eggs (beaten)
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
Oil (for frying)
Orange Sauce-
1 ½ cups water
2 tablespoons orange juice
¼ cup lemon juice
1/3 cup rice vinegar
2 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon orange zest (grated)
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon ginger root (minced)
½ teaspoon garlic (minced)
2 tablespoons green onion (chopped)
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
Directions
Step 1: Combine flour, salt, and pepper. Dip chicken in egg mixture and shake in flour mixture to coat. Deep fry chicken in batches at 375 degrees in a deep fryer (or use a wok) until completely cooked.
Step 2: Meanwhile, in a large saucepan combine 1 ½ cups water, lemon juice, orange juice, rice vinegar, and soy sauce. Blend well over medium heat for a few minutes. Stir in brown sugar, orange zest, ginger garlic, and onion. Bring to a boil.
Step 3: Combine 3 tablespoons of cornstarch with 1/4 cup of water and mix thoroughly. Slowly stir cornstarch mixture into sauce until it thickens. Pour sauce over breaded chicken, and if desired add red pepper flakes and garnish with green onions.
Ingredients:Chicken-
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-1/2” cubes)
1 ½ cups all purpose flour
1 eggs (beaten)
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
Oil (for frying)
Orange Sauce-
1 ½ cups water
2 tablespoons orange juice
¼ cup lemon juice
1/3 cup rice vinegar
2 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon orange zest (grated)
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon ginger root (minced)
½ teaspoon garlic (minced)
2 tablespoons green onion (chopped)
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
Directions
Step 1: Combine flour, salt, and pepper. Dip chicken in egg mixture and shake in flour mixture to coat. Deep fry chicken in batches at 375 degrees in a deep fryer (or use a wok) until completely cooked.
Step 2: Meanwhile, in a large saucepan combine 1 ½ cups water, lemon juice, orange juice, rice vinegar, and soy sauce. Blend well over medium heat for a few minutes. Stir in brown sugar, orange zest, ginger garlic, and onion. Bring to a boil.
Step 3: Combine 3 tablespoons of cornstarch with 1/4 cup of water and mix thoroughly. Slowly stir cornstarch mixture into sauce until it thickens. Pour sauce over breaded chicken, and if desired add red pepper flakes and garnish with green onions.
Confetti Salad
I love a salad of any kind, and am always looking for something new and different. I came across this recipe while looking for veggie side dishes. It is a refreshing new treat. Thanks The Original Simple Mom for the recipe. Instead of using cans of beans, I have been buying them in bags, cooking them and freezing them. You can get the equivilant of 4 cans of beans from one pound of dry beans.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked rice, cooled (your choice of white, basmati or brown)
1 can (16-oz) red kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
1 can (16-oz) black beans (drained and rinsed)
1 can (16-oz) corn (drained)
4 green onions, sliced
1 small or half a large green or red pepper (finely diced)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro (if available)
Dressing
This goes together really fast once the rice is made. And if you have leftover rice from a previous meal, so much the better (and faster!). This is an easy dish to play around with … add a can of garbanzos … chop up a cucumber … use different beans … add a little freshly squeezed lime juice. Maybe some diced avocado!
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar (or red wine vinegar)
- 1 Tbsp sugar (or your choice of sweetener)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp coriander (optional)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
This goes together really fast once the rice is made. And if you have leftover rice from a previous meal, so much the better (and faster!). This is an easy dish to play around with … add a can of garbanzos … chop up a cucumber … use different beans … add a little freshly squeezed lime juice. Maybe some diced avocado!
Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
If you know me, you know that I do not like Oreos at all. Everyone makes fun of me, but that is okay. I am who I am. I was looking for a recipe to make treats for others for Christmas, and I came across this recipe from Our Best Bites. Their recipe was for a peppermint middle (I wanted it peppermint but my family did not) but I made it vanilla by adding extra vanilla instead of peppermint extract. They were very easy to make, and were delicious!! They were way better than the mass produced Oreos. I hope you enjoy them like my family and friends did. These are sort of like a whoopie pie cookie, and you can choose to make them small or big.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups flour, lightly spooned into measuring cups and leveled (don’t scoop!)
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon table salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
5 tablespoons real butter
1 tablespoon water
1 large egg lightly beaten
Frosting Ingredients
1/2 cup real butter (1 stick)
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 - 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
milk, as needed for consistency
optional: red or green food coloring and sprinkles or crushed candycanes
Directions
To make cookies, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. heat chocolate chips, brown sugar, 5 tablespoons butter and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until melted and smooth (there will still be grains of sugar though). Transfer mixture to a large bowl and beat in egg. Stir in flour mixture until just combined. Don’t overmix.
If dough is too soft to work with, let it sit at room temp for a few minutes to firm up, or place in the fridge for a few minutes. Gently roll balls, either 1 tablespoon full for large cookies, or about 1/2 inch balls for silver dollar sized cookies. Place about 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake cookies until just puffed in teh middle and edges are set but centers are still soft. About 8-9 minutes for large cookies, and about 5 minutes for small ones. If using 2 cookie sheets, rotate them half way through baking. Cool for a couple of minutes on the baking sheets and then transfer to a cooling rack and let cool completely.
To make filling, beat all frosting ingredients together, adding peppermint extract to taste. Add milk by the teaspoonful until a spreadable, but not too soft consistency is reached. Add food coloring if desired. Place frosting in a zip-top bag and cut off a corner. Pipe onto one side of cookie and place another on top. Roll edges in sprinkles or crushed candycanes if desired.
Yield: If you use a tablespoon of dough, it will yield 1 1/2 dozen large sandwiches. If you use a quarter of a standard cookie scoop (about a rounded teaspoon) it will yield 4-5 dozen.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups flour, lightly spooned into measuring cups and leveled (don’t scoop!)
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon table salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
5 tablespoons real butter
1 tablespoon water
1 large egg lightly beaten
Frosting Ingredients
1/2 cup real butter (1 stick)
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 - 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
milk, as needed for consistency
optional: red or green food coloring and sprinkles or crushed candycanes
Directions
To make cookies, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. heat chocolate chips, brown sugar, 5 tablespoons butter and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until melted and smooth (there will still be grains of sugar though). Transfer mixture to a large bowl and beat in egg. Stir in flour mixture until just combined. Don’t overmix.
If dough is too soft to work with, let it sit at room temp for a few minutes to firm up, or place in the fridge for a few minutes. Gently roll balls, either 1 tablespoon full for large cookies, or about 1/2 inch balls for silver dollar sized cookies. Place about 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake cookies until just puffed in teh middle and edges are set but centers are still soft. About 8-9 minutes for large cookies, and about 5 minutes for small ones. If using 2 cookie sheets, rotate them half way through baking. Cool for a couple of minutes on the baking sheets and then transfer to a cooling rack and let cool completely.
To make filling, beat all frosting ingredients together, adding peppermint extract to taste. Add milk by the teaspoonful until a spreadable, but not too soft consistency is reached. Add food coloring if desired. Place frosting in a zip-top bag and cut off a corner. Pipe onto one side of cookie and place another on top. Roll edges in sprinkles or crushed candycanes if desired.
Yield: If you use a tablespoon of dough, it will yield 1 1/2 dozen large sandwiches. If you use a quarter of a standard cookie scoop (about a rounded teaspoon) it will yield 4-5 dozen.
Honey Wheat Jumbo Dinner Rolls
I always do all dinners for any special occasions at my house for our families. I always make some sort of bread. As you know by now, I love wheat anything. I tried these rolls for Christmas dinner, and I really liked the texture and taste. So I want to share them with you. Thank you Bread World for the recipe. This recipe is easily doubled.
Ingredients:
1 cup King Arthur® Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
1-3/4 to 2 cups King Arthur® Premium 100% Whole Wheat Flour
1 envelope Fleischmann's® RapidRise Yeast2/3 cup instant mashed potato flakes
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1 cup water
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup butter OR margarine, cut into 6 pieces
3 tablespoons honey
1 (8 x 8-inch) pan
Directions
Combine all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, undissolved yeast, potato flakes, nonfat dry milk and salt in a large mixer bowl. Heat water, orange juice, butter and honey until very warm (120° to 130°F). Add to flour mixture. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in enough remaining whole wheat flour to make a soft dough.
Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 5 to 7 minutes. Cover; let rest 10 minutes.
Divide dough into 12 equal pieces; shape into balls. Place in 8 x 8-inch pan. Cover; let rise in a warm, draft-free place for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until rolls are puffy and touching each other.
Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 15 minutes and then tent with aluminum foil. Continue to bake for 10 to 13 minutes until well browned. Remove from pan and transfer to wire rack. Serve warm.
Ingredients:
1 cup King Arthur® Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
1-3/4 to 2 cups King Arthur® Premium 100% Whole Wheat Flour
1 envelope Fleischmann's® RapidRise Yeast2/3 cup instant mashed potato flakes
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1 cup water
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup butter OR margarine, cut into 6 pieces
3 tablespoons honey
1 (8 x 8-inch) pan
Directions
Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 5 to 7 minutes. Cover; let rest 10 minutes.
Divide dough into 12 equal pieces; shape into balls. Place in 8 x 8-inch pan. Cover; let rise in a warm, draft-free place for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until rolls are puffy and touching each other.
Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 15 minutes and then tent with aluminum foil. Continue to bake for 10 to 13 minutes until well browned. Remove from pan and transfer to wire rack. Serve warm.
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