Hints & Tips, Sauce & Toppings, Soups & Salads
Freezing Tomatoes Too many tomatoes from the garden. You have given a bunch away. Freeze them for later use.Wash tomatoes, dry, place in freezer bags and freeze.When you are ready to use, place in a colendar and run warm to hot water over in order to skin them....
Appetizers, Main Dishes, Seafood, Soups & Salads
CLAM CHOWDER 8-10 bacon strips (divided)2 Tbsp. butter2 celery ribs (chopped)1 leek (finely chopped)1 large onion (chopped)2-3 garlic cloves (minced)3-4 small potatoes (peeled and cubed)1 cup broth (chicken or vegetable)1 bottle (8 ounces clam juice)1/2...
Hints & Tips, Side Dishes, Soups & Salads
Basic White Sauce 2 tablespoons flour2 tablespoons butter1 cup milkwhite or black ground pepper Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat; stir in flour. Cook for 3 minutes, but do not brown.Stir in milk and continue cooking over low heat, stirring constantly, until...
Main Dishes, Soups & Salads, Vegetarian
White Bean and Tuna Salad 1/2 lb. fresh green beans or frozen whole beans1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes1 7.75 oz. can tuna (solid white in water)2 Tbsp. fresh parsley1 15.5 oz. can Great Northern beans3 Tbsp. olive oil1/4 cup chopped red onion1/4 Green Pepper...
Main Dishes, Soups & Salads, Vegetarian
Vegetarian Minestrone Soup 1 1/2 cups celery (diced)1 large onion (diced)1 6 oz. can tomato paste1 28 oz. can tomatoes (crushed)1/2 cup parsley (minced)8 cups instant vegetable stock2 tsp oil2 bay leaves2 tsp basil1 1/2 tsp oregano1/2 tsp rosemary1/8 tsp garlic...
Side Dishes, Soups & Salads
Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing l bag baby spinach (washed and patted dry)8 large mushrooms (cleaned and sliced)8 hard boiled eggs (shelled and quartered)2 slices of sweet red onionl cup croutonsHot Bacon Dressing:3 chopped onions1-1/2 lbs diced raw bacon2-1/2...
Side Dishes, Soups & Salads, Vegetarian
Potato Salad 3 lbs. small red potatoes3 hard boiled eggs (diced)1/4 cup sweet pickle juiceSalt and pepperseasoned salt1 small red onion (finely chopped)1 cup sour cream1 cup mayonnaise1 large green pepper – dicedpaprika Peel and halve potatoes. Boil in large...
Main Dishes, Sandwiches, Seafood, Soups & Salads
Lobster Salad 1 pound cooked Maine lobster meat (chopped) 1/3 cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons lemon juice finely chopped celery or onion optional 1 pinch salt and pepper (to taste) Mix together. Chill. Can be used as a sandwich filling, or with a green salad LOBSTER...
Appetizers, Seafood, Soups & Salads
Lobster Bisque 1 Cup chicken stock2 Slices of onion2 Tablespoons of butter or margarine.2 Tablespoons of all-purpose flour2 cups of milk1/2 Teaspoon of salt1 LB lobster meat1/2 Teaspoon Worcestershire sauceWhite Pepper Place 1/4 cup of chicken stock and the...
Side Dishes, Soups & Salads, Vegetarian
Green Pea Salad 4 cups green peas (cooked and chilled)1/2 cup shredded carrot1/2 chopped red bell pepper1 cup finely chopped red onion1/2 cup chopped celery1/2 cup ranch-style dressing1/3 cup mayonnaise1/4 teaspoon oregano1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper In a...
Main Dishes, Sandwiches, Soups & Salads
Curried Chicken Salad 2 cups chopped (cooked, chicken breast)½ cup chopped celery1/3 cup mayonnaise1/3 cup raisins3 tablespoons chopped scallions2 teaspoons curry powderSalt and ground pepper to tasteA few drops of hot pepper sauce (optional) In a medium bowl, stir...
Soups & Salads, Vegetarian
Apple Soup with Curry 2 Tbs butter1 medium onion (chopped)1 pound Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored and diced)1 Tbs curry powder2 1/2 cups chicken stock1/2 cup whipping creamsour cream (optional)chopped fresh chives (optional) Melt butter in a heavy large saucepan...
Side Dishes, Soups & Salads
Warm German Potato Salad 1 to 1 ½ Lbs new potatoes¼ pound bacon1 Medium onion (coarsely chopped)1 stalk celery (chopped)½ tsp sugar1 tsp salt1/8 tsp pepper½ Cup Beef Stock½ Cup cider vinegarFresh chopped parsleyHard Boiled eggs (optional garnish) Scrub potatoes...
