Ingredients: 12 corn tortillas1/2 cup cooking oil2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese3/4 cup chopped onions1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 cups chicken broth1 cup sour cream1 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies, drained Directions: In skillet cook tortillas, one at a time, in hot oil – about 10 seconds each...
Honey Baked French Toast
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter3 tablespoons honey2/3 cup fresh orange juice4 large eggs1/4 teaspoon cinnamon1 pinch nutmeg1/4 teaspoon salt6 slices bread ( thick slices) Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees.Put the butter and honey into a 9 x 13 inch non reactive baking dish. Heat them in the oven until the butter is melted...
Italian Chicken Burgers
Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken ( or turkey)1 eggs1/4 cup parmesan cheese ( the shaker kind)1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning1 -2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt (optional)1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, finely grated Directions: Combine all ingredients until well blended.Form into patties.Grill or cook until juices no longer pink inside.When...
Dave’s Tacos
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 onions, diced2 tablespoons tomato paste1/2 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons mild chili powder1/4 teaspoon cumin1/2 teaspoon cilantro12 corn tortillas1 cup shredded cheese1 cup shredded lettuce1 tomatoes, chopped1/2 cup sour creamtaco sauceoil ( for frying) Directions: Preheat the oil on medium-hi. (Choose the pan for frying the shells carefully. It should be...
Antipasto Salad
Ingredients: 1 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped1/2 lb salami, matchstick strips1/4 lb mortadella, matchstick strips1/4 lb provolone cheese, matchstick strips8 small mushrooms, sliced1/2 cup black olives, pitted, sliced4 artichoke hearts, drained and quartered4 large pepperoncini peppers, sliced3/4 cup olive oil6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Directions: Cook carrot in medium...
Blueberry Bread
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar2/3 cup vegetable oil1 eggs1 cup sour milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract or 1 teaspoon lemon extract1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda2 1/2 cups flour1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries or 1 1/2 cups frozen blueberries1/3 cup chopped nuts Directions: In a large bowl, mix ingredients in order, mixing...
Easy Coleslaw
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1/4 cup cider vinegar1/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon prepared mustard1/2 teaspoon celery seeds1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper16 ounces coleslaw mix or 16 ounces cabbage, shredded2 tablespoons sunflower seeds (optional) or 2 tablespoons sliced almonds (optional) Directions: Combine oil, vinegar, sugar, mustard, celery seed, salt & pepper in a small saucepan.Place...
Country Ham Quiche
Ingredients: 1 single crust pie shells or 1 pastry dough4 eggs, slightly beaten1 cup half-and-half1 cup ham, cooked and finely chopped1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese1/2 teaspoon black pepper1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper Directions: In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and half-and-half.Stir in ham, cheeses, pepper and red pepper.Pour mixture...
Steak With a Side Blue Cheese Pasta Sauce by Rachael Ray
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, chopped into 1-inch piecessalt1 lb spaghetti4 (8 ounce) New York strip steaksground black pepper2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan5 tablespoons butter, divided4 garlic cloves, minced, divided2 shallots, finely chopped2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup chicken stock1/4-1/3 cup cream or 1/4-1/3 cup half-and-half, eyeball it8 ounces blue...