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Category: RECIPES – Main Dish

  • Baked Tostadas Salsa Verde

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    I made a few changes to this one. I am not a fan of green salsa so I leave it out. I also use a blend of shredded Monterrey Jack and cheddar cheese. 4 (6-inch) flour tortillas 3 ounces (3/4 cup) shredded pepper jack cheese 2 1/2 cup (10 oz) shredded chicken 1 cup green…

  • Bacon Wrapped Pork with Barbecued Onions

    4 strips bacon 4 boneless pork loin chops (preferably 1-inch thick) 2 1/2 tsp dry barbecue seasoning 2 medium onions, sliced 1/4-inch thick 1/2 cup barbecue sauce Wrap a strip of bacon around the edges of each pork chop and secure with toothpicks; season on both sides with barbecue seasoning. Grill pork and onion over…

  • Couscous Garlic Shrimp with Spinach

    I was in a shrimp mood this week. It started with the Island Shrimp and Fruit salad recipe. This is one of our favorite shrimp recipes. The couscous is a light alternative to pasta or rice. Source: Better Homes and Gardens magazine October 2005 24 raw shrimp (about 1 lb, fresh or frozen) 1 tbsp…

  • Making Homemade Hot Pockets

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    I tend to avoid anything prepacked because of all the unknown and extra ingredients. However, sometimes it is nice to have a snack or lunch that is quick and ready to go. This recipe was sent to me by my sister Allison. These little ham and cheese pies brought back memories of a family who…

  • The Columbia Restaurant: Arroz con Pollo Valenciana – Chicken & Yellow Rice

    2-lb. chicken fryer, cut in quarters 2 onions, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup olive oil 1 bay leaf 4 cups chicken broth 2 cups long-grain white rice, uncooked 1/2 teaspoon saffron 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup small green peas (cooked) 4 asparagus…

  • Hamburger Stroganoff

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    This recipe comes from my Grandmother Lois Jepson. 1/2 c minced onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 c butter 1 lb ground beef 2 tbsp flour 2 tsp salt 1/2  tsp pepper 1 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced or 1 (8 oz) can sliced 1 can (10 1/2  oz) cream of chicken soup, undiluted 1 c…

  • Columbia Cuban Sandwiches

    10-inch loaf of Cuban bread 4 thin slices smoked ham 2 thin slices fresh pork ham 2 slices Genoa salami, cut in half 2 slices Swiss cheese 3 sour pickle slices (may also use dill) Yellow mustard Slice bread down middle lengthwise. Layer ingredients to cover bottom half of bread in the following order: ham,…

  • Emily’s Asian Chicken Wrap

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    This is a recipe I got from Emily my sister-n-law. I think the dressing would go well with my Oriental Chicken Salad. 1 Tbsp. orange-juice concentrate 1 Tbsp. creamy peanut butter 1 Tbs. cider vinegar 2 tsp. Asian sesame oil 1/4 tsp. salt Filling: 1 bag (5 oz) fresh baby spinach 1 can (11 oz)…

  • Honey Mustard Ham with Pineapple

    Every year for probably the past 9 years I make the same phone call to my mom. “Hi mom, how did you make your honey mustard ham? You know the one with the pineapple and cherries?” Last year I actually wrote it down. 7-10 pound ham 1/2 cup honey 1 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup…

  • Meat Stuffed Shells

    This dish became a household favorite growing up. We all went crazy when mom made her meat stuffed shells. As for the sauce, I think each of us has made our own rendition. The key to the sauce is cooking it all day and using the freshest ingredients. The measurements for the herbs are for…