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Creamed Chicken

Creamed Chicken

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Prep Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 c chicken; cooked
  • 1 c mushrooms; sauteed
  • 1/3 c green peppers; sauteed
  • 6 T butter
  • 6 T flour
  • 1 1/2 c evaporated milk (1 can)
  • 1 1/2 c chicken broth
  • rice or puffed pastry

Instructions

1

Melt butter and slowly blend in flour.

2

Add evaporated milk and chicken stock. Season to taste.

3

Add chicken, mushrooms, and green pepper.

4

Serve over rice or puffed pastry.

Appetizer/ Main Dish/ Snacks

Rich Cocktail Tarts (Mini Quiches)

Rich Cocktail Tarts (Mini Quiches)

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Prep Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • pie crust
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 3/4 c cream
  • 2 tsp parmesan
  • 2 T sauteed mushrooms or crab meat
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 pinch coriander

Instructions

1

Shape pie crust into tiny tarts in a muffin pan. Bake 5 minutes at 400 degrees.

2

Lower heat to 325 degrees. Fill each tart with about 1 T of the quiche mixture. Bake for 15 to 25 minutes.

Main Dish

Pancakes for Two

Pancakes for Two

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Prep Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 c flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 T melted shortening
  • 1/2 tsp soda
  • 1 egg
  • 1 c buttermilk

Instructions

1

Sift together flour, baking powder, and soda.

2

Beat egg yolks, add buttermilk and shortening.

3

Stir in flour mixture without using beater. Beat egg whites until stiff. Fold into batter. Let it stand for 8 minutes before frying.

Main Dish/ Meat

Breaded Pork Chops

Breaded Pork Chops

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Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 pork chops
  • 1/4 c milk
  • 2 T cornmeal
  • 2 T whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sage
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp paprika

Instructions

1

Mix cornmeal, flour, and spices.

2

Dip pork chops in milk, then coat with cornmeal mixture.

3

Cook in a shallow roasting pan at 425 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes.

Main Dish/ Sandwich

Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes

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Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb hamburger
  • 1/2 c onion
  • 1/3 c celery
  • 1/3 c green pepper
  • 1/2 c catsup
  • 1/4 c water
  • 1 T worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp salt
  • buns

Instructions

1

Cook hamburger and onion until brown.

2

Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low heat for 10 to 15 minutes.

3

Serve on buns.

Main Dish

Chicken a la King

Chicken a la King

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Prep Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 oz mushrooms
  • 1/2 c green pepper
  • 1/2 c butter
  • 1/2 c flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 1/2 tsp chicken bouillon
  • 1 1/2 c milk
  • 1 1/4 c hot water
  • 2 c cooked chicken
  • toast or mashed potatoes

Instructions

1

Cook and stir mushrooms and green pepper in butter over medium heat for 5 minutes. (If using canned mushrooms, reserve the liquid.)

2

Blend in flour, salt, and pepper. Cook until bubbly.

3

Add milk, water, bouillon, and mushroom liquid. Boil and stir 1 minute. Add chicken and heat through.

4

Serve over toast or mashed potatoes.

Appetizer/ Main Dish/ Meat

Meat Balls

Meat Balls

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Prep Time: 25 minutes Cooking Time: 90 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 slices bread
  • 1/4 c onion; minced
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup

Instructions

1

Soak bread in 1/2 c milk.

2

Mix all ingredients, shape into balls, and brown in a Dutch oven.

3

Pour soup and 1/2 can water over the meatballs. Cover and bake at 325 degrees for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

Main Dish/ Soup

White Bean and Chicken Chili

White Bean and Chicken Chili

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Prep Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 T olive oil
  • 1 c celery; chopped
  • 1 c onion; chopped
  • 1 c green pepper; chopped
  • 2 T pickled jalapeno; chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 T chili powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 c chicken broth
  • 30 oz canned great northern beans drained
  • 1 lb chicken breast cooked and diced
  • 1/2 c half - and - half

Instructions

1

Heat oil over medium heat. Add celery, onion, pepper, and jalapeno; saute until beginning to soften, about 4 minutes.

2

Add garlic, chili powder, and cumin. Saute 1 minute.

3

Add broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are crisp - tender, about 3 minutes.

4

Add beans, chicken, and half - and - half. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Main Dish

Quiche Lorraine

Quiche Lorraine

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Prep Time: 25 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3/4 c flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 c butter
  • 1 c thinly sliced onion
  • 1 1/2 c grated cheese
  • 4 slices crisp bacon
  • 4 eggs beaten
  • 1 c milk

Instructions

1

Mix together flour, salt, and butter to form pie crust. Roll out and press into pie pan.

2

Saute onion and fry bacon.

3

Sprinkle onion, bacon, and cheese into crust. Combine eggs and milk. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour into crust. Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes, then at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

Main Dish/ Sandwich

Calzones

Calzones

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Prep Time: 35 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 tsps yeast
  • 1 c Water; warm
  • 2 tablespoon oil
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tsps Salt
  • 3 c flour
  • essence spice
  • garlic powder; or garlic salt
  • dill
  • parmesan; grated
  • 2 tablespoon Butter; melted

Instructions

1

Mix together the first five ingredients and a third of the flour. Add spices/cheese to taste. Mix in enough flour to handle; knead five minutes. Let the dough rest five minutes.

2

Divide into 6 pieces and roll each into a circle. Add sauce and toppings to half of each circle, fold the other side over, and crimp together around the edge.

3

Bake on a Silpat for 15 minutes at 375 degrees. Brush with melted butter and bake for 10 to 15 minutes more.