by Leslie Hawkes Ingredients1-pound dried mini pasta shells1 tsp olive oil1-pound bacon, cooked and diced¾-pound ground beef1 tsp. cuminPinch of red pepper flakesSalt and pepper to taste1 C mayonnaise¼ C BBQ sauce, your favorite2 Tbsp. spicy brown mustard2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce2 ½ tsp. hot chili sauce1 (15 oz.) can sweet corn, drained2 C cherry tomatoes,Continue reading “Cowboy Pasta Salad”
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Country Mushroom Soup
Ingredients¼ C butter, cubed¼ C all-purpose flour2 C chicken or vegetable broth½ tsp. salt¼ tsp. pepper1 to 2 bay leaves2/3 C finely chopped celery¼ C finely chopped onion3 Tbsp. vegetable oil4 to 5 C sliced fresh mushrooms (about 1 pound)2/3 C half-and-half or milk Directions1. In a 2-qt. saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour untilContinue reading “Country Mushroom Soup”
Coffee Breakers
Ingredients¼ C butter1/3 C brown sugar1 tsp. light corn syrup1/3 C chopped pecans¾ C warm (not hot) water1 pkg. active dry yeast2 ½ C Bisquick2 Tbsp. melted butter¼ C brown sugar1 tsp. cinnamon Directions 1. Melt the 1/4 C butter and stir in the brown sugar and the corn syrup. Bring mixture to a roilingContinue reading “Coffee Breakers”
Cinnamon Streusel-Topped Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients Filling3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon¼ tsp. ground nutmeg¼ tsp. ground cloves¼ tsp. ground allspice1/4 tsp. ginger2 large eggs1 (15oz.) can sweetened cond. milk1(14oz.) unsweetened canned pumpkin (or 1-3/4 C pumpkin puree) CrustBuy a premade 9- inch, use your favorite recipe. Or use my go to..https://walnutknollfarmrecipes.com/2020/08/27/2-crust-pie-crust/ Streusel1/3 C flour1/3 C packed, dark brown sugar1/4 C regularContinue reading “Cinnamon Streusel-Topped Pumpkin Pie”
Chocolate, Lemon or Butterscotch Pie
CHOCOLATE, LEMON OR BUTTERSCOTCH PIE CHOCOLATE¾ C sugar4 Tbsp. cornstarch¼ tsp. salt1 square chocolate or 2 Tbsp. cocoa2 egg yolks2 C milk1 tsp. vanilla1 Tbsp. butter LEMON1 C sugar6 Tbsp. cornstarch¼ tsp. salt1 ½ C water3 egg yolkjuice of 1 lemon or 2 Tbsp. lemon juice Tbsp. butter BUTTERSCOTCH1 ½ c brown sugar4 Tbsp. cornstarch¼Continue reading “Chocolate, Lemon or Butterscotch Pie”
Chicken Tetrazzini
Ingredients1-pound linguine, cooked1/3 C butter, softened8 oz. cream cheese, softened1 C mayo¼ C buttermilk powder(You can substitute 2 C sour cream in place of cream cheese, mayo and buttermilk powder mixture)4 C cooked chicken breast, diced1 tsp. salt½ tsp. pepper½ C chicken broth2 (10.5 oz.) cans cream of chicken soup Topping2 C Mozzarella2 Tbsp. gratedContinue reading “Chicken Tetrazzini”
Chicken Lasagna
Ingredients1 C Ricotta or cottage cheese1 C shredded mozzarella1 (16 oz.) jar roasted red peppers, drained, patted dry and dicedI egg½ Tbsp. lemon juice1 clove garlic, minced½ tsp. dried oregano½ tsp. dried basil¾ tsp. salt¼ tsp. pepper1 Tbsp. olive oil1 1/4 -boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks1¼ -pound, skinless chicken thighs, cut intoContinue reading “Chicken Lasagna”
Baking Powder Biscuits
Ingredients2 C sifted flour½ tsp. cream of tartar3 tsp. baking powder1 tsp. salt2 tsp. sugar½ C shortening2/3 to ¾ C milk Directions 1. Sift dry ingredients together. Cut in shortening with pastry blender. Add milk all at once. 2.Turn dough onto lightly floured surface, roll out dough to ½ to 1-inch thickness. Cut and placeContinue reading “Baking Powder Biscuits”
Cauliflower Ham Chowder
Ingredients2 C potatoes, peeled and cubed2 C fresh cauliflower florets1 small onion, finely chopped1 C chicken broth3 C milk2 ½ C fully cooked ham, cubed1 tsp. salt½ tsp. pepperDash of ground nutmeg½ to 1 C instant potato flakes.Minced fresh parsley Directions1. In a large saucepan, cook the potatoes, cauliflower and onion in chicken broth untilContinue reading “Cauliflower Ham Chowder”
Yummy Spinach Balls
Ingredients10-oz pkg, frozen, chopped spinach thawed and drained6-oz pkg. herb flavored stuffing mix5 eggs, beaten1 onion, chopped½ C butter, melted¼ tsp. garlic powder½ C tsp pepper¼ tsp. dried thyme Directions In a bowl, mix all ingredients well. Form into 1 to ½ inch balls. Place in an ungreased baking sheet; freeze for at least 30Continue reading “Yummy Spinach Balls”