Ingredients (serves 4) prep time is 25 mins. cooking time is 3 1/2 hours
2tbsp. unsalted butter
1tbsp. sunflower oil
1 Large onion, cut into wdges
3lb. boneless top round or rump roast
3 medium white potatoes, cubed
2bay leaves
1/2 tsp. salt
2envelopes (1.4 oz. each) onion soup mix
1tbsp. cornstarch
1. Heat the butter and sunflower oil in a large skillet. Add the onion and beef. Brown the beef on all sides. transfer the beef and onion to a sloe cooker.
2. Arrange the carrots, potatoes and bay leaves around the beef. Sprinkel with salt. In a heatproof bowl or measuring cup, combine the soup mix with 3 cups of boiling water stirring until smooth.
3. Pour the soup mixture over the beef and vegetables in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high until the meat is very tender. about 3 1/2 hours.
4. In a medium saucepan, combine the cornstarch and about 1tsp. water; stir to form a paste. Add 2cups hot liquid from the slow cooker and bring to a boil, stirring, until the gravy has thickened. Slice the beef and serve with vegetables and gravy.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Ingredients Serves 6
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp. Lemon juice
1tbsp. Cornstarch
1 tbsp. Firmly packed dark brown sugar
1clove of garlic, crushed
1tbsp. black pepper
2tbsp. vegetable oil, divided
2lb. top sirloin, sliced 1/4inch thick
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 medium heads of broccoli
2 tsp. grated fresh ginger root
1. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, lemon juice, cornstarch, darck brown sugar, garlic and pepper, then set aside.
2. heat 1 tbsp. of vegtable oil in a large skillet or wok over mediom high heat. Add beef and stir-fry until almost cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer beef to a plate and cover to keep warm.
3. heat remaining oil in skillet. Add onion and stir-fry for 5 minutes. Cut broccoli into florets (should yeild about 4 cups) and add to skillet with 1/2 cup of water. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
4. return beef to skillet with soy sauce mixture; add ginger. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Serve hot.
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp. Lemon juice
1tbsp. Cornstarch
1 tbsp. Firmly packed dark brown sugar
1clove of garlic, crushed
1tbsp. black pepper
2tbsp. vegetable oil, divided
2lb. top sirloin, sliced 1/4inch thick
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 medium heads of broccoli
2 tsp. grated fresh ginger root
1. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, lemon juice, cornstarch, darck brown sugar, garlic and pepper, then set aside.
2. heat 1 tbsp. of vegtable oil in a large skillet or wok over mediom high heat. Add beef and stir-fry until almost cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer beef to a plate and cover to keep warm.
3. heat remaining oil in skillet. Add onion and stir-fry for 5 minutes. Cut broccoli into florets (should yeild about 4 cups) and add to skillet with 1/2 cup of water. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
4. return beef to skillet with soy sauce mixture; add ginger. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Serve hot.
Olive Gardens Alfredo Sauce
Ingredients:
1 pint heavy cream
1 stick of butter
2 tbsp cream cheese
1/2 to 3/4 cup parmesan cheese
1tsp. garlic powder
Slat and pepper to taste
2tbsp parsly flake for color
Instructions
In a saucepan combine butter, heavy cream, and cream cheese. simmer until ingredients are melted and mixed well. Add the parmesan cheese and garlic powder. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes on low. serve over fettuccini or spaghetti noodles.
1 pint heavy cream
1 stick of butter
2 tbsp cream cheese
1/2 to 3/4 cup parmesan cheese
1tsp. garlic powder
Slat and pepper to taste
2tbsp parsly flake for color
Instructions
In a saucepan combine butter, heavy cream, and cream cheese. simmer until ingredients are melted and mixed well. Add the parmesan cheese and garlic powder. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes on low. serve over fettuccini or spaghetti noodles.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Chili
Merrily Hill
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 pound ground chicken or turkey
3 cans of kidney beans 15 oz.
1 pkg. chili seasoning mix
1 cup soaked wheat
3 cans (16 oz. ea.) tomato sauce
Soak 1 cup wheat in 2 cups of water for 24 hours. In a large kettle, combine the tomato sauce, seasoning, and kidney beans. Rinse the wheat well and add to the kettle. Brown and drain the ground beef and chicken. Add the meat and the chopped onion to the tomato mixture. Simmer for 20-30 minutes. Serve with French bread and a green salad. Serves 12. Note: Stir frequently while simmering to avoid scorching.
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 pound ground chicken or turkey
3 cans of kidney beans 15 oz.
1 pkg. chili seasoning mix
1 cup soaked wheat
3 cans (16 oz. ea.) tomato sauce
Soak 1 cup wheat in 2 cups of water for 24 hours. In a large kettle, combine the tomato sauce, seasoning, and kidney beans. Rinse the wheat well and add to the kettle. Brown and drain the ground beef and chicken. Add the meat and the chopped onion to the tomato mixture. Simmer for 20-30 minutes. Serve with French bread and a green salad. Serves 12. Note: Stir frequently while simmering to avoid scorching.
Fast and Easy Chicken Cacciatore
Merrily Hill
Prep Time 5 minutes!
2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds chicken (cut in half)
1 jar (1 pound 10 oz.) chunky pasta sauce
Heat oil in a large skillet. Brown chicken over medium high heat. Stir in pasta sauce. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered 45 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
Prep Time 5 minutes!
2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds chicken (cut in half)
1 jar (1 pound 10 oz.) chunky pasta sauce
Heat oil in a large skillet. Brown chicken over medium high heat. Stir in pasta sauce. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered 45 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
Pork Chop and Stuffing Bake
April Soffe
1 or 2 pkg. Stove Top
1 can cream of mushroom or chicken soup
4 to 8 pork chops
About ¼ c. milk
Prepare stuffing mix according to directions. Place in 9x13 pan. Brown pork chops and place on top of stuffing. Mix soup with milk and pour over chops and stuffing. Bake at 350 degrees, covered, for 1 hour.
1 or 2 pkg. Stove Top
1 can cream of mushroom or chicken soup
4 to 8 pork chops
About ¼ c. milk
Prepare stuffing mix according to directions. Place in 9x13 pan. Brown pork chops and place on top of stuffing. Mix soup with milk and pour over chops and stuffing. Bake at 350 degrees, covered, for 1 hour.
Lemon-Pepper Chicken
April Soffe
6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
lemon-pepper seasoning
Sprinkle seasoning on chicken and bake in preheated 350 degree oven for ½ hour. (Line pan with foil and spray with Pam for easy cleanup.) Drain chicken before adding sauce.
Sauce: 1 can cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup
1 c. grated cheddar cheese
1 t. lemon-pepper seasoning
¼ cup mayonnaise
½ cup milk
1 T. fresh or 1 t. dried parsley
Mix and pour over chicken and cook an additional 20 minutes. Serve sauce over cooked rice or noodles.
6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
lemon-pepper seasoning
Sprinkle seasoning on chicken and bake in preheated 350 degree oven for ½ hour. (Line pan with foil and spray with Pam for easy cleanup.) Drain chicken before adding sauce.
Sauce: 1 can cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup
1 c. grated cheddar cheese
1 t. lemon-pepper seasoning
¼ cup mayonnaise
½ cup milk
1 T. fresh or 1 t. dried parsley
Mix and pour over chicken and cook an additional 20 minutes. Serve sauce over cooked rice or noodles.
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