Butternut Squash Soup

Ingredients1 Tbsp. unsalted butter1 medium onion, chopped1 clove garlic, minced1 small celery stalk, chopped1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed4 C chicken broth1/2 tsp. dried marjoram, crumbled1 bay leaf1/2 tsp pepper1 C buttermilkparsley sprigs, optional Directions1. In a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion, garlic and celery and saute forContinue reading “Butternut Squash Soup”

Cabbage and Beef Soup

Ingredients8C water1 C celery, chopped1 med. onion, chopped1 med. head of cabbage, shredded1 beef bouillon cube2 tsp. black pepper1 tsp salt1 1/2 pounds hamburger, browned and drained2 (15 oz.) cans tomato sauce1 Tbs. brown sugar1/4 C ketchup Directions1. In large Dutch oven or soup pot, combine 8 C water, celery, onion, and cabbage. Bring toContinue reading “Cabbage and Beef Soup”

Goulash Soup with Jerusalem Artichokes

Ingredients2 Tbsp. vegetable oil1 small onion, chopped2 small Jerusalem artichokes, peeled and diced1 small carrot, sliced1 clove garlic, finely chopped2 knackwurst or sausage of your choice1 1/2 tsp. paprika1/2 tsp dill weedsalt and pepper to taste1 can (14 1/2 oz.) whole tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped1/2 C medium width egg noodles Directions1. Heat oil inContinue reading “Goulash Soup with Jerusalem Artichokes”

Manicotti Cordon Bleu

Ingredients1 pkg. (12 oz.) String cheese12 slices deli ham or turkey12 manicotti shells, uncooked1 jar pasta sauce3/4 C water1/2 C parmesan cheese, shredded Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.2. Place one unwrapped string cheese onto a meat slice and roll up. Slide each of these cheese wraps into a manicotti shell.3. Combine pasta sauce andContinue reading “Manicotti Cordon Bleu”

Hominy Pork Stew

Ingredients1/2 pound pork loin, cut into 1/2″ cubes1 can chili, without beans1/2 can hominy, drained1 bay leaf1/2 Tbsp. chili powder1/2 tsp, dried basil1/2 tsp. dried oregano1/2 tsp. parsley flakes1/2 tsp ground cuminwarmed flour tortillasshredded Monterey jack cheesesliced green onion Directions1. Combine all ingredients except tortilla, shredded cheese and green onion, in a slow cooker. CookContinue reading “Hominy Pork Stew”

Creamed Dried Beef

Ingredients2 (2.25 oz.) pkg, thinly sliced dried beef, chopped3 Tbsp. flour2 1/2 C hot milkpepper to tastetoasted bread Directions1. In a skillet, spray with butter spray. Fry dried beef until crisp.2. Stir flour into the fried beef and stir to coat. Slowly add milk and cook until mixture is thickened, stirring continuously. Add pepper3. ServeContinue reading “Creamed Dried Beef”

Baked Chicken Reuben

Ingredients4 C chopped chicken, uncooked1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp pepper1 (16 oz.) sauerkraut, drained4 slices swiss cheese1 1/4 C Thousand Island Dressing Directions1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees and grease a 9×13 baking dish.2. In prepared pan, layer the ingredients as follows: chicken, salt, pepper, sauerkraut, cheese then dressing. Cover with foil and bake for 1Continue reading “Baked Chicken Reuben”

Cream of Wild Rice Soup

Ingredients1/2 C wild rice1 (10 3/4 oz.) can of condensed chicken broth1 C water1/4 C onion, chopped1 1/4 C shredded carrot1 small bay leaf1/2 tsp basil, crushed1 (4 oz.) can sliced mushrooms1/4 C parsley, snipped or 1/8 C dried2 C half-n-half1 Tbsp. flour pepper to taste Directions. 1. Rinse rice, In a 3 quart saucepan,Continue reading “Cream of Wild Rice Soup”

Potato Soup with Rivels

Ingredients2 pounds white potatoes, peeled and cubed1 1/2 quarts water or chicken broth2 stalks celery, dicedparsley to taste1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp. pepper2 eggs1/2 C flour Directions1. Boil potatoes in broth or water with celery, parsley, salt and pepper.2. Rivels: Beat the eggs and flour together with a fork. Drizzle the mixture from a spoon intoContinue reading “Potato Soup with Rivels”