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Potato Soup

Potato Soup

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Prep Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 potatoes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp parsley
  • 1/2 bay leaf
  • 1/2 onion
  • 1 c cream
  • 2 T butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 T milk
  • chopped cooked ham (optional)

Instructions

1

Put diced potatoes in salt water with parsley, bay leaf, and onion. Bring to a boil.

2

For dumplings, mix together egg, salt, and milk, and then add enough flour to make a stiff dough.

3

When the potatoes start to boil, add dumplings, and boil for 10 minutes.

4

Add cream and butter and ham.

Main Dish/ Pasta

Chana Masala

Chana Masala

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By Prep Time: 90 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • cooked rice or naan
  • 10 sprigs cilantro
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 can (14 oz) tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tsps paprika
  • 1 tsps cumin
  • 1/2 tsps turmeric
  • 1/2 tsps ginger
  • 1/2 tsps fennel seeds
  • 2 can (15 oz) chick peas
  • 1.5 tsps garam masala
  • 1/2 tsps Salt

Instructions

1

Separate cilantro leaves and stems. Use a chef's knife to chop the leaves; set aside. Cut stems into 1-inch pieces.

2

Add cilantro stems, onion, and garlic to food processor and process until finely chopped, about 10 seconds. Remove from food processor and scrape the mixture into a large saucepan.

3

Process tomatoes with their liquid in the food processor until smooth, about 30 seconds.

4

Add oil to the onion mixture in the saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, for 5-7 minutes, until the onions are softened and beginning to brown.

5

Add paprika, cumin, turmeric, ginger, and fennel seeds. Cook and stir for one minute.

6

Stir in chickpeas and their liquid along with the processed tomatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.

7

Stir in garam masala and salt. Cook uncovered for 10-12 minutes, until sauce thickens.

8

Serve with rice or naan and sprinkle with cilantro leaves.

Sides

Chive and Onion Mashed Potatoes

Chive and Onion Mashed Potatoes

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Prep Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs potatoes; peeled and quartered
  • 1/2 c milk
  • 8 oz chive and onion cream cheese spread
  • 1/4 c ranch dressing

Instructions

1

Boil potatoes for 20 minutes.

2

Drain, mash, and gradually stir in the other ingredients until light and fluffy.

Main Dish/ Pasta/ Sides

Mac and Cheese

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By Prep Time: 40 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 oz penne pasta
  • 1 egg
  • 1 c milk
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 3/4 onion
  • 5 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese (1 c)
  • 5 oz cream cheese
  • 3 oz shredded gruyere cheese (2/3 c)
  • 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 3 T butter
  • 12 saltines; crumbled

Instructions

1

Cook pasta. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a shallow 1.5 quart baking dish and add cooked macaroni.

2

In a blender or food processor, combine egg, milk, and garlic. Process for three seconds. Add onion, cheeses, peppers, salt, and paprika, and blend for 10 seconds.

3

Fold the cheese mixture into the macaroni.

4

Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours, or sprinkle with mixture of melted butter and crackers and bake right away. If refrigerating, bring to room temperature before baking.

5

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes at 350 degrees. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Source: https://www.splendidtable.org/story/2000/12/12/21st-century-mac-and-cheese

Main Dish/ Pasta

Spaghetti with Meatballs

Spaghetti with Meatballs

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Prep Time: 1 hour Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 c onion; chopped
  • 1/2 c green pepper
  • 1/4 c celery
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 T oil
  • 4 c tomatoes or 2 14 1/2 oz cans
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 2 T fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp basil
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp marjoram
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 c soft bread crumbs
  • 1/4 c onion
  • 2 T green pepper
  • 1/4 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 12 oz ground beef

Instructions

1

Cook onion, green pepper, celery, and garlic in oil.

2

Add tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, basil, oregano, marjoram, sugar, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, then uncover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.

3

Combine egg, bread crumbs, onion, green pepper, oregano, salt, and ground beef. Shape into meatballs. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.

Main Dish

Buttermilk Pancakes

Buttermilk Pancakes

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By Prep Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 c flour
  • 1 T sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 c buttermilk or sour milk
  • 2 T oil

Instructions

1

Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Make a well in the center; set aside.

2

Combine the egg, buttermilk, and oil. Add all at once to flour mixture. Stir just until moistened.

Fruit/ Salad/ Sides/ Snacks/ Sweets

Mandarin Orange Cookie Dessert Salad

Mandarin Orange Cookie Dessert Salad

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By Prep Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 package (3.4 oz) vanilla pudding mix (instant)
  • 1 c buttermilk
  • 1 package (8 oz) Cool Whip
  • 1 can pineapple tidbits
  • 1 can (11 oz) mandarin orange
  • 1/2 package (11.5 oz) fudge-striped cookies

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, mix together the dry pudding mixes and buttermilk.

2

Fold in the Cool-Whip.

3

Stir in the pineapple and mandarin oranges until incorporated.

4

Break cookies into bite-size pieces and gently fold into salad mixture.

5

Serve immediately. If preparing ahead of time, add cookies right before serving.

Notes

Source: https://www.sixsistersstuff.com/recipe/mandarin-orange-cookie-dessert-salad/

Main Dish/ Sides/ Soup

Egg-Drop Soup

Egg-Drop Soup

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Prep Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • chicken broth, 1 c per person
  • 1 egg per person, well beaten
  • 2 1/2 T flour for each egg
  • grated carrot (optional)
  • sliced green onion (optional)
  • salt
  • pepper
  • cooked shrimp (optional)
  • water chestnuts (optional)

Instructions

1

Boil broth. Add carrot and green onion. Bring to a rapid boil. Combine egg and flour. When the broth is boiling rapidly, turn the heat off, swirl the broth, and pour the egg mixture in.

2

Add cooked shrimp and water chestnuts, season with salt and pepper, and heat through.

Main Dish

Sour Milk Pancakes

Sour Milk Pancakes

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Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 2 T sugar
  • 2 c sour milk
  • 2 1/2 c flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 T oil or melted shortening

Instructions

1

Combine eggs and sugar. Add milk. Sift flour with the other dry ingredients; add to liquid. Add oil.

2

Bake on an ungreased griddle.

Salad/ Sides

Tuscan Pasta Salad

Tuscan Pasta Salad

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Prep Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 16 ounce bowtie pasta, cooked and drained in; cold water
  • 1 jar (7 oz) sun-dried tomatoes in oil; drained
  • 1 red bell pepper; diced
  • 1 can (6.5 oz) black olives; sliced
  • 1/4 cup basil; chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dry oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dry basil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

1

In a large bowl combine pasta, sundried tomatoes, bell pepper, olives, spinach, basil, and parmesan cheese. Toss until combined.

2

To make the dressing: In a small bowl whisk olive oil, vinegar, water, salt, sugar, oregano, basil, garlic and salt and pepper.

3

Drizzle the dressing over the pasta salad and serve.