Pumpkin Chili

October 26, 2015 Leave a Comment
Pumpkin Chili

Pumpkin Chili

I found this recipe, Pumpkin Chili, tucked away in a can of recipes, that I haven’t looked through in YEARS!!  So why don’t you give it a try just in time for Halloween.

Pumpkin Chili Recipe

 

Pumpkin Chili

1 ½ lbs. butternut squash

¾ lb. lean ground beef

¾ lb. ground turkey breast

1 ½ cups chopped green pepper

½ cup chopped sweet onion

1 clove garlic, minced

1 ½ tsp. olive oil

¾ cup bottled chili sauce

1 (15 oz.) can crushed tomatoes

¾ cup canned diced tomatoes, undrained

1 (15 oz.) can chili beans

1 (15 oz.) can navy beans or cannellini beans

1/3 cup water

2 Tbsp. cider vinegar

4 ½ tsp. chili powder

¼ cup brown sugar

1 ½ tsp. (EACH) cumin, coriander, cinnamon and unsweetened cocoa powder

 

Place squash (discard seeds and pulp).  Place squash cut side down on baking sheet.  Bake 350 F. for 40 minutes or until tender.  Remove from oven, set aside to cool.

Meanwhile, in a 6 quart Dutch oven cook ground beef, turkey, pepper, onion, garlic in hot oil over medium-high heat until meat is brown and veggies are tender.  Add all remaining ingredients, except squash.  Bring to boiling; reduce heat.  Simmer uncovered 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Cut squash in 4 wedges.  Remove rind and cut in ½ inch pieces.  Add to chili; simmer covered for 20 minutes more.

 

(Recipe for Pumpkin Chili, was dated September, 2000)

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Salsa Shrimp Tacos

October 17, 2015 Leave a Comment
Salsa Shrimp Tacos

Salsa Shrimp Tacos

This recipe, Salsa Shrimp Tacos, quick-cooking shrimp is a fantastic, from-the-sea filling tacos.

 

Salsa Shrimp Tacos Recipe

 

Salsa Shrimp Tacos

¾ cup Thick ‘n Chunky salsa

½ cup fresh chopped green bell pepper

¾ lb. uncooked deveined, peeled, medium shrimp, thawed it frozen, tails removed

1 box (12) taco shells

¾ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

¾ cup shredded lettuce

¼ cup taco sauce

 

In 10 inch nonstick skillet, heat salsa and bell pepper over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until warm.

Stir in shrimp.  Cook 3 to 4 minutes, turning shrimp occasionally, until shrimp are pink.

Fill each taco shell with about ¼ cup shrimp mixture.  Top with cheese, lettuce and taco sauce.

 

(Recipe for Salsa Shrimp Tacos, Diabetic Connect, 2015)

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Saucy Creole Shrimp

April 21, 2015 Leave a Comment
Saucy Creole Shrimp

Saucy Creole Shrimp

 

After looking through 6 magazines, I came across this recipe, Saucy Creole Shrimp; it reminded me of a dish my mother made every year for my birthday. ..Shrimp Creole.

 

Saucy Creole Shrimp Recipe

 

Saucy Creole Shrimp

4 Tbsp. butter

2 stalks, finely chopped

1 large green pepper, finely chopped

1 medium onion, finely chopped

1 tsp. salt-free Creole seasoning

¼ cup flour

2 medium tomatoes, chopped

8 oz. clam juice

1 ½ lbs. peeled, deveined shrimp (16 to 20 count)

1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

1 Tbsp. Louisiana-style hot sauce, plus more for serving

1 ½ cups white rice, cooked (or brown rice, which I would use)

 

In 5 quart saucepot, melt butter on medium heat.  Add celery, green pepper, onion and Creole seasoning.  Cook 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.

Sprinkle flour over vegetables.  Cook 2 minutes, stirring.  Add tomatoes; cook 2 minutes or until tomatoes are very soft, scraping up browned bits.  Stir in clam juice.  Heat to simmering on high.

Add shrimp, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce.  Simmer 5 minutes or until shrimp are just cooked through, stirring occasionally.  Sauce over rice with additional hot sauce, if desired.        6 serving

 

(Recipe for Sauce Creole Shrimp was in a magazine)

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Slow Cooker Enchiladas

March 29, 2015 Leave a Comment

 

Slow Cooker Enchiladas

Slow Cooker Enchiladas

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

www.tasteofhome.com

 

As a busy wife and mother of two young sons, I rely on this handy recipe.  I layer enchilada ingredients in the slow cooker, turn it on and forget about it.  With a bit of spice, these hearty enchiladas are especially nice during the colder months.

                Mary Luebbert                                                                  Benton, Kansas

 

Slow Cooker Enchiladas Recipe

 

Slow Cooker Enchiladas

1 lb. ground beef

1 cup chopped onion

½ cup chopped green pepper

1 can (16 oz.) pinto or kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (10 oz.) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained

1/3 cup water

1 tsp. chili powder

½ tsp. ground cumin

½ tsp. salt

¼ tsp. pepper

1 cup (4 oz.) shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1 cup (4 oz.) Shredded Monterey Jack cheese

6 flour tortillas (6 inches)

 

In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper until meat is NO LONGER “PINK”; drain.  Add the next eight ingredients; bring to a boil.  Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.  Combine cheeses.

In a 5 quart slow cooker, layer about ¾ cup beef mixture, one tortilla and about 1/3 cup cheese. Repeat layers.  Cover and cook on low 5-7 hours or until heated through.          4 servings

 

(Recipe for Slow Cooker Enchiladas was in www.tasteofhome.com, 2015)

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Rootin’-Tootin’ Cincinnati Chili

February 26, 2015 Leave a Comment
Rootin'-Tootin' Cincinnati Chili

Rootin’-Tootin’ Cincinnati Chili

 

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

www.tasteofhome.com

 

Yes, there’s root beer in this spicy chili, and it adds a nice touch of sweetness.  Serve over spaghetti and let everyone add their own favorite topping.

        Holly Gomez                                                                  Seabrook, New Hampshire

 

Rootin’-Tootin’ Cincinnati Chili  Recipe

 

Rootin’-Tootin’ Cincinnati Chili

1 lb. ground beef

1 small onion, chopped

1 small green pepper, chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

1 can (14.5 oz.) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained

1 cup root beer

2 Tbsp. chili powder

2 Tbsp. tomato paste

2 Tbsp. minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

1 Tbsp. ground cumin

1 beef bouillon cube

Hot cooked spaghetti

Optional toppings:  crushed tortilla chips, chopped green onions, shredded cheddar,

and Parmesan cheese

 

In a large saucepan, cook beef, onions and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink.  Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.  Drain.  Add the tomatoes, root beer, chili powder, tomato paste, chipotle peppers, cumin and bouillon.  Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.  Serve with spaghetti.  Garnish with chips, green onion and chesses if desired.            4 servings

 

(Recipe for Rootin’-Tootin’ Cincinnati Chili was in www.tasteofhome.com, 2015)

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Calzone Pinwheels

December 27, 2014 Leave a Comment

 

Calzone Pinwheels

Calzone Pinwheels

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

www.tasteofhome.com

 

Once you try these mini-sized calzones, you may never go back to the large ones.  Not only do these pretty bites take advantage of convenient refrigerator crescent rolls, but they can be made ahead and popped in the oven right before company arrives.  No one can eat just one and people love the cheesy, fresh taste!

             Lisa Smith                                                                                           Bryan, Ohio

Calzone Pinwheels Recipe

 

Calzone Pinwheels

½ cup ricotta cheese

1 tsp. Italian seasoning

¼ tsp. salt

½ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

½ cup diced pepperoni

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

¼ cup chopped fresh mushrooms

¼ cup finely chopped green pepper

2 Tbsp. finely chopped onion

1 package (8 oz.) refrigerated crescent rolls

1 jar (14 oz.) pizza sauce, warmed

 

In a small bowl, combine the ricotta, Italian seasoning and salt.  Stir in the mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, Parmesan cheese, mushrooms, green pepper and onion.  Separate crescent dough into four rectangles; seal perforations.

Spread cheese mixture over each rectangle to within ¼ inch pf edges.  Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; pinch seams to seal.  Cut each into four slices.

Place cut side down on greased baking sheets.  Bake at 375 F. for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.  Serve warm with pizza sauce.  Refrigerate leftovers.            16 appetizers

 

(Recipe for Calzone Pinwheels was in www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)

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Cheeseburger Broccoli Chowder

November 6, 2014 Leave a Comment

 

Cheeseburger Broccoli Chowder

Cheeseburger Broccoli Chowder

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

www.tasteofhome.com

 

I invented this soup accidentally!  Actually, it came about when I was new to cooking, and didn’t know that “chowder” was a kind of soup – so I made mashed potatoes to go with the dish I was making.  We ended up dunking our mashed potatoes into the soup as “gravy” – and it was delicious!

          Karen Davies                                                                     Wanipigow, Manitoba

 

Cheeseburger Broccoli Chowder Recipe

Cheeseburger Broccoli Chowder

½ lb. ground turkey or beef

½ cup chopped onion

¼ cup chopped green pepper

1 can (10 ¾ oz.) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted

¾ cup milk

1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

1 cup chopped broccoli

1 to 2 potatoes, peeled and sliced

 

In a large saucepan, cook beef with onion and green peppers until the beef is no longer pink; drain.  Stir in soup, milk and Worcestershire sauce.  Add broccoli and potatoes.  Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, about 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.            4 servings

 

(Recipe for Cheeseburger Broccoli Chowder was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)

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Mozzarella Baked Spaghetti

November 1, 2014 Leave a Comment

 

Mozzarella Baked Spaghetti

Mozzarella Baked Spaghetti

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

www.tasteofhome.com

 

This satisfying pasta bake is quick to make and will please young and old alike.  Add a salad and breadsticks, and you’re ready for company.

              Betty Rabe                                                                          Mahtomedi, Minnesota

 

Mozzarella Baked Spaghetti  Recipe

Mozzarella Baked Spaghetti

8 oz. uncooked spaghetti, broken into thirds

1 egg

½ cup milk

½ tsp. salt

½ lb. ground beef

½ lb. Johnsonville Mild Ground Italian Sausage

1 small onion, chopped

¼ cup chopped green pepper

1 jar (14 oz.) meatless spaghetti sauce

1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce

1 to 2 cups (4 to 8 oz.) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

 

Preheat oven to 350 F.   Cook spaghetti according to package directions.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat egg, milk and salt.  Drain spaghetti; add egg mixture and toss to coat.  Transfer to a greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish.

In a large skillet, cook beef, sausage, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer “PINK”; drain.  Stir in spaghetti sauce and tomato sauce.  Spoon over the spaghetti mixture.

Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes.  Sprinkle with the cheese.  Bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.  Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.             4-6 servings

 

(Recipe for Mozzarella Baked Spaghetti was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)

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Chili Stew

September 27, 2014 Leave a Comment
Chili Stew

Chili Stew

 

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

www.tasteofhome.com

 

This thick zippy stew is loaded with familiar ingredients, such as ground beef, tomatoes, kidney beans and chili beans.  Chili powder and green chilies season it just right.  * This recipe is Diabetic Friendly! *

           Amy Short                                                                                           Lesage, West Virginia

 

Chili Stew Recipe

Chili Stew

1 lb. ground beef

1 medium onion, chopped

1 small green pepper, chopped

2 cans (16 oz. each) hot chili beans, undrained

1 can (16 oz.) kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (15 ¼ oz.) whole kernel corn, drained

1 can (14 ½ oz.) diced tomatoes with garlic and onion

1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce

1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies

2 Tbsp. chili powder

½ tsp. Salt

 

In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer PINK; drain.  Stir in remaining ingredients.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.         10 servings

 

(Recipe for Chili Stew was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)

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Italian Orange Roughy

September 13, 2014 Leave a Comment
Italian Orange Roughy

Italian Orange Roughy

 

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

www.tasteofhome.com

 

My family loves this moist and tender fish swimming in a flavorful sauce.  It’s easy to marinate first, and then cook quickly in the microwave.   * This recipe is Diabetic Friendly! *

           Alice Masheck                                                                                   Schamburg, Illinois

 

Italian Orange Roughy Recipe

Italian Orange Roughy

1 lb. orange roughy fillets

½ cup tomato juice

2 Tbsp. white vinegar

1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix

¼ cup chopped green onions

¼ cup chopped green pepper

 

Place fish fillets in a shallow 2 quart microwave-safe dish, positioning the thickest portion of fish toward the outside edges.  In a small bowl, combine the tomato juice, vinegar and salad dressing mix; pour over fish.  Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Sprinkle with onions and green pepper.  Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes.  Turn fillets over; cook 1-3 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily with a fork.  Let stand, covered, for 2 minutes.                    4 servings

 

(Recipe for Italian Orange Roughy was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)

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