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  • Chili Chicken and Vegetable Soup

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    A simple soup full of flavor. 2 tbsp butter 1 onion, chopped Salt and Pepper 1 tbsp chili powder 1 baking potato, peeled and chopped 4 cups chicken broth 1 (16 oz) bag frozen corn kernels 2 cups shredded chicken 1 (10 oz) bag frozen green beans Sour cream, for serving, optional In a large…

  • Chicken with Mushrooms and Peas

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    Mushrooms add such a nice rich flavor to the simplest of dishes. Source: Christina Stanley Salerno (Everyday with Rachael Ray Magazine) 8 Chicken Thighs 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp fresh thyme Salt and pepper 8 oz mushrooms, halved 1 onion, coarsely chopped 1 (10 oz) package frozen peas Position a rack in the upper…

  • 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…

  • Spotted Pup Otherwise Known as Rice Pudding

    I had some left over rice from dinner that I wanted to use up rather than waste. This recipe comes from my sister-n-law Emily’s Grandpa Joe. The recipe does not specify how much milk, sugar and vanilla to use so I guessed 3 cups milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/4 cup sugar and I substituted 1/2…

  • 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…

  • Island Shrimp and Fruit Salad

    Saturday Nights are designated as salad nights in our house. Salads are uncomplicated and after a long week it is nice to sit down to a lite fare. So I am always on the look out for appetizing dinner salad recipes. We skipped on the rice and cut the amount of cabbage in half then…

  • 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…

  • Spice Up Dinner Time With A Theme Party

    Back when I was in college I worked at Rag Tops, a car dealership in West Palm Beach that specializes in convertibles, hence the name Ragtops, and classic cars. When the owners, Ty and Sheri were married they had a reception at Ragtops. The building is from the 1920’s, three stories high and packed with…

  • 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…