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TACO SOUP
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| 2 to 2-1/2 pounds ground beef
4 cans whole tomatoes, blended
(or 2 28oz cans crushed tomatoes)
1 can pinto beans
1 package taco mix
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1 cup chopped onion
1 can whole kernel corn, drained
1 can kidney beans, drained
1 package ranch dressing mix
Chili powder, to taste (approximately 1/8 teaspoon) |
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Brown beef and onions. Add all other ingredients and simmer.
Variation: Add 1 can chili-hot beans
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PRIME RIB
9-1/2 pound prime rib (bring to room temp, then refrigerate a few days and
bring back to room temp before cooking), rub with salt, pepper, oregano and
parmesan cheese.
Bake at 350 degrees for 2-1/2 hours.
HONEY BAKED HAM
1 pre-cooked honey glazed spiral ham heated at 350 degrees for 1 to 1-1/2
hours.
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CROCKPOT MACARONI & CHEESE
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| 1 8oz box macaroni
1 can evaporated milk
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
salt & pepper, to taste
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1-1/2 cups milk
1 beaten egg
2 cups medium cheddar cheese
butter (approx 2 tablespoons)
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Cook macaroni with salt and drain. Mix milk, evaporated milk, egg, 3
cups of the cheese, the macaroni, salt, pepper & butter in a crockpot.
Top with the remainder of the cheese. Cook 3-1/2 hours on low.
Today's Variation: Double recipe and use all sharp cheddar cheese,
instead of medium sharp cheddar cheese.
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LAYERED SALAD
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1 head of lettuce
3 stalks of celery, chopped
1 small can sliced water chestnuts
Sliced bermuda onion or chopped green onion, to taste
1 10oz package of frozen peas
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2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
Fancy shredded mozzarella cheese
Sliced hard boiled egg
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2 cups mayonnaise
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| Layer items in order, using the mayonnaise to seal the vegetables.
Cover and refrigerate overnight. Top with bacon bits just before serving.
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CONGEALED SALAD
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1 small package of lime jell-o
1 small can crushed pineapple
1 small can evaporated milk
1/2 cup mayonnaise
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1 small package cream cheese
1 8oz carton cottage cheese
1 cup chopped nuts
1 teaspoon sugar
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Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Heat juice with jell-o until
boiling. Pour hot mixture over cream cheese in a large bowl.
Stir until cream cheese chips apart. Add remaining ingredients. Mix
well. Pour into 8x8 casserole. Chill overnight or for four hours.
Today's Variation: Double recipe, using a 9x12 casserole.
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JAMBALAYA BREAD PUDDING with BOURBON SAUCE
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1 loaf french bread, torn
1 quart 2% milk
3 eggs beaten
2 cups sugar
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2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup raisins
3 tablespoons butter
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| Mix bread with milk and soak for 1 hour. Beat eggs with sugar, vanilla
and cinnamon. Add to bread mix along with raisins. Melt butter in
baking dish to coat bottom and sides. Pour in pudding mix. Bake at
375 degrees for 1 hour.
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Sauce -
1 stick butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg beaten
1/4 cup bourbon
Melt butter with sugar, add egg slowly to keep from curdling. Whisk
well, remove from heat, cool slightly and add bourbon.
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