Skip to main content

Posts

Bacon Jam

  Source:  The Endless Meal Ingredients: 1 pound thick cut bacon 2 extra large sweet onions, thickly sliced and diced 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup strong brewed coffee 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Directions: Cut the bacon into 1/2 inch pieces and cook in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 8-10 minutes or until cooked but still chewy. Remove the bacon from the pan with a slotted spoon. Remove all but about 1 tablespoon of the grease. Add the onions to the pan and cook over medium heat for about 8-10 minutes, then reduce the heat to low. Add the sugar and stir. Continue cooking until the onions have caramelized, about 20 minutes. Add the reserved bacon, water and coffee, and increase the heat to medium. Continue to cook, stirring every five minutes, until the mixture is thick and jam-like, about 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the vinegar. Taste and add salt if necessary. Use within one week.
Recent posts

Whipped Cream

  Source:  Joy Food Sunshine Ingredients: 1 pint heavy whipping cream (cold) 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions: Chill the bowl of your stand mixer in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes. Add all ingredients to the bowl. Use the whisk attachment of your mixer to beat the ingredients, starting slow and working up to fast. Beat for 60-90 seconds or until still peaks form, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.

Ranch Chicken Stew with Rice

  Ingredients: 1 pound baby carrots, cut in half 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes, cubed 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 can (or 14.5 oz) chicken broth 2 chicken breasts 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 cup sour cream 1 packet ranch dressing mix 1 cup uncooked rice Directions: Spray the inside of a slow cooker with baking spray. Place the carrots and potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour the melted butter and broth over the potatoes and carrots. Place the chicken breasts on top. In a bowl, mix together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and ranch mix. Pour the mixture over the chicken. Cook on low heat for 7-8 hours. Just before serving, cook the rice. While the rice is cooking, shred the chicken breasts and return to the slow cooker. Add the cooked rice to the slow cooker and stir everything until combined.

Cashew Chicken Pasta Salad

  Source:  Julie's Eats and Treats Ingredients: 16 oz. cooked rotini or other short pasta 4 cups cooked chicken, chopped 2 cups grapes, halved 5 oz. dried cranberries 1 cup ranch dressing 3/4 cup mayonnaise 2 cups salted cashews Directions: In a large bowl, combine the pasta, chicken, grapes and cranberries. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing and mayonnaise. Pour over the pasta mixture and stir to combine. Mix in the cashews right before serving.

Swedish Meatballs

  Source:  The Magical Slow Cooker Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons water 3 cups beef broth 32 oz. frozen meatballs 10.5 oz. can cream of mushroom soup .87 oz. package brown gravy mix 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons dried parsley 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 cup sour cream rice or egg noodles for serving Directions: In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch and water until smooth. Add it to the slow cooker along with the broth and stir to combine. Add the meatballs and then top with soup, gravy mix, parsley, garlic powder and onion powder. (Do not add sour cream yet.) Stir until combined. Cook on high for 3 hours or low for 5 hours. Add the sour cream and stir to combine. Serve over rice or egg noodles.

Nana's Lasagna

 Source: Linda Kahler Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef 3 1/2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes, divided 1 tablespoon dried basil 2 teaspoons minced garlic salt and pepper to taste 1 can petite diced tomatoes 12 oz. tomato paste 3 cups small curd cottage cheese 3 eggs 1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese 1/2 tablespoon black pepper lasagna noodles 2-3 cups grated mozzarella Directions: Brown and drain the ground beef. Add it back to the pan, then add 1 1/2 tablespoons parsley, basil, garlic, salt and pepper, tomatoes and tomato paste. Simmer over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. In a bowl, combine the cottage cheese, 2 tablespoons parsley, eggs, parmesan and black pepper. Stir until well combined. Cook the lasagna noodles, drain and rinse in cool water. Grease a 9x13 baking dish. Layer lasagna noodles, half the cottage cheese mixture, half the meat mixture, half of the mozzarella. Repeat layers. Bake at 375 for 30 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Broccoli Rice Casserole

 Source: Linda Kahler Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup cooked rice 12 oz. frozen broccoli, cooked 1/2 lb. cheese (Velveeta and cheddar 1 can cream of mushroom soup Directions: Grease a baking dish. Mix all ingredients together and spread into dish. Bake at 350 for 30-45 minutes, uncovered. Can add cooked chicken to mixture to make this into a main dish.