Left over stew meat or pot roast (1 cup or less) Left over sausage (1 lb or less) Left over hot dogs (1/2 a pack or less) 1 can tomato juice (the big can) or V8 1 14 oz can of stewed tomatoes (or 1 pint if you can your own) 1 bag gumbo veggies […]
Continue readingBorscht is one of those universal dishes that you find all over this part of the world. Each country, each region and each family has their own variation on this dish (similar to what we do with Beef Stew for example). Here’s a Ukrainian version for you to try. Ukrainian Borscht Soup 1 (16 ounce) […]
Continue readingFor Four: Four chicken drumsticks 1 can creamed corn 1 can corn kernels, drained. Optional: 2 egg whites, beaten lightly. (save the yolks for adding to scrambled eggs or omelettes) In a family-sized pot, simmer the drumsticks in water, until chicken is cooked. Remove chicken and shred meat. Add creamed corn, corn kernels and chicken. […]
Continue reading8 chicken thighs, skinned 1 Tb vegetable oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 large garlic cloves, minced 1/2 ts turmeric 1/4 ts cinnamon 1/8 ts red pepper 4 whole cloves 2 bay leaves 4 cups chicken stock (you may want to add a cube of bouillon for richer flavor) 1 16 oz can whole tomatoes, […]
Continue readingI’ve fallen victim to a rather lazy trap and I guess it’s time to confess – I love having cans of chicken broth in my pantry. Lots and lots of cans of chicken broth. I discovered this addiction while I was cleaning out my pantry recently. There they were – six big cans of chicken […]
Continue readingI hate to purchase condensed cream soups! They all have msg and are very expensive so I created my own recipe. The proportions are approximate so bear with me. Cream of Celery Soup 1/2 stick butter or margarine (I use butter) 3 Tbs. all purpose flour 2-3 cups chicken stock + or – a bit, […]
Continue readingOne can tomato juice One can mixed veggies Add salt pepper and season to taste. I also add a little onion and garlic powder. Let heat and serve! Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make […]
Continue readinges and spices. Add enough water to cover ingredients. Cook on low-medium until veg are tender (about 1 hr). Serve with green salad and garlic bread. Optional: Add chopped onion when you brown the sausage. Can substitute 1 can tomato paste for soup. Add garlic, if you like it. Can be cooked in a crock […]
Continue reading1 can beef vegetable soup 1 can corn (undrained, whole or creamed) 1 can mixed vegetables ( undrained) 1 can chili without beans 1 can of Rotel or like tomatoe s Mix all 5 in pan can cook about 15 minutes until mixed and warm. Serve with grilled cheese or corn bread or great without […]
Continue readingI don't measure when it comes to making veggie soup (or alot of things) so bear with me on this recipe. I promise it is good though.Thinly slice in food processor carrots, onion, celery, cabbage. Dump in stock pot with Italian seasoning, small amount crushed red pepper flakes, enough beef broth to cover all ingredients, […]
Continue readingAt the end of your meal, put that last spoonful of peas, meatloaf, carrots, etc., into a container that you store in your freezer. When it's full, put it in the slow cooker, taste when hot, and season accordingly. You'll never go wrong, as the flavors meld beautifully. There's no reason to throw out food, […]
Continue reading1 pound of lowest priced fish on sale 5 to 7 potatoes 1 large parsnip 1 large onion 1 smoked ham hock store brand half & half cream Peel potatoes, pare and dice parsnip and onion, place all ingredients except cream in pot, simmer with barely 2 cups water until potato is tender, add half […]
Continue reading2 tsp olive oil 1 lg yellow onion (chopped) 2 carrots (chopped) 2 stalks of celery 2 large cans vegetable stock ½ lb potatoes (cut into chunks) 1 tbsp thyme 1 tsp salt 1 lg can of diced tomatoes ¼ lb green beans Place the olive oil into a stock pot and let it warm […]
Continue readingMy children named this Christmas Soup because of the colors…it was just “thrown” together and they all loved it! 1 can cream of celery soup 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 can Rotel green chili/tomatoes 8 carrots sliced or diced 6 stalks chopped celery 1 soup can of milk 1 soup can of water […]
Continue readingMy husbands parents have taught me to cook a little southern. Not hard at all! 2tbsp. margarine or butter 1 onion chopped 1 bell pepper chopped 2 cloves garlic minced 1 lb. smoked Sausage link sliced 1 cup rice uncooked 2 cups chicken broth 3 tbsp. green or red sauce 1 can diced tomatoes drained […]
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