Type

Side Dish

Corn Casserole

1 8.5 ounce package cornbread mix 1 cup sour cream (or 1 cup non-fat Greek yogurt) 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted 1 15 ounce can creamed style corn (do not drain) 1 15 ounce can corn (drained) 2 eggs, beaten (or 3 egg whites) ⅛ teaspoon pepper ¼ teaspoon salt Other optional ingredients […]

Favorites, Main Course

Double Crust Chicken Pot Pie

1 recipe homemade pie crust 1 pound skinless boneless chicken breast, cubed 1 cup sliced carrots (about 2 carrots) 1/2 cup sliced celery (about 1 stalk) 1/3 cup unsalted butter 1/3 cup chopped onion 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1 and […]

Cake, Dessert, Favorites

Peanut Butter Cake

Cake 1 package angel food cake mix 8 oz. cream cheese (softened) 2/3 c. creamy peanut butter 1 tbs. milk 2 c. confectioner’s sugar 12 oz. frozen whipped topping (thawed) Peanut Butter Frosting: 1 c. butter or margarine 1 c. creamy peanut butter (not reduced fat) 4 c. confectioner’s sugar 1/4 c. milk 2 tsp. […]

Main Course, Meatless, Pasta

Beetroot and feta pasta

500g/1lb 2oz pasta 200g/7oz feta cheese 20g/¾oz fresh dill, finely chopped 1 tbsp lemon juice (out of a bottle or fresh) extra olive oil, for drizzling For the sauce 600g/1lb 5oz cooked beetroot, drained 100ml/3½fl oz olive oil 1 tsp fine salt 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 large red chili (with or without seeds)

Meatless, Mediteranean, Sandwich

Baked Bean Falafel

For the falafel 4 x 400g/14oz tins baked beans 1 large free-range egg 6 garlic cloves, crushed 1 large onion, chopped 1 tsp salt 1 tsp chilli powder 1 tbsp ground cumin 1 tbsp ground coriander 120g/1 cup chickpea flour a large handful of fresh parsley, finely chopped cooking oil spray soft bread baps, to […]

Favorites, Main Course, Soup

Best Ever Potato Soup

6 bacon strips, diced 3 cups cubed peeled potatoes 1 small carrot, grated 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon celery seed 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 cups 2% milk 8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed 2 green onions, […]

Favorites, Main Course, Mexican

Chorizo-Potato Tacos

3 medium (about 12 ounces) boiling potatoes (Yukon gold’s or the smaller red or white-skin potatoes work well here), peeled if you wish, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 12 ounces fresh Mexican chorizo sausage, casing removed 1 medium white onion, cut into small pieces Salt 3/4 cup Roasted Tomatillo Salsa 1 avocado, pitted, flesh scooped from […]