what is on the menu today ?
INGREDIENTS
1 (10ounce)can cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 (10ounce)can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
2 cups water
1 1/2cus milk
1/2 cup melted butter or margarine
1 (1ounce)package dry onion soup mix
2 cups uncooked instant Minute Rice
1 (10ounce)can sliced mushrooms, well drained (can use 2 cans)
1 medium onion , finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese , divided
DIRECTIONS
Set oven to 350 degrees F.
Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
In a bowl whisk together the soups [...]
INGREDIENTS
2 chicken breasts (I used Sanderson’s because they are not injected with nasty stuff and they are HUGE)
1 medium onion (chopped)
2 cups water
2/3 cup balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper (to taste)
2 cups cooked brown rice
DIRECTIONS
Cook your rice according to the package.
Meanwhile chop onion and cut breasts into cubes.
Throw everything in the pan.
Salt and pepper to your liking.
Pour water and vinegar over chicken and onions.
Bring to a rolling boil [...]
INGREDIENTS
1 orange
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
1/4 cup rolled oats
1/4-1/3 cup water
DIRECTIONS
Segment and slice orange (I use mandarins) into 3 pieces per segment. Place into bowl.
In a separate bowl, nuke oats in 1/2 cup water for 45 seconds. Stir. Nuke for another 20 seconds. Stir. Add about 1/3 cup water, or enough to make the consistency ’soupy’.
Top orange segments with yogurt, add oat mixture, [...]
INGREDIENTS
1 cup brown rice
2 cups water
1 pinch salt
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 1/2 tablespoons vinegar
2 teaspoons wasabi (Japanese Horseradish)
1/2 cup carrots , diced
1/2 cup radishes , sliced
1/2 cup broccoli , chopped
1 avocado , cut into 1/2-inch chunks
2 sheets nori , Japanese toasted
DIRECTIONS
Place rice, water, and salt in a medium saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
Reduce heat to low and simmer 50 minutes.
Turn off heat and allow to steam cook another 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat a dry skillet over medium heat. [...]
INGREDIENTS
2 cups chopped celery
2 cups chopped carrots
4 cups chopped onions
3 pieces garlic , minced
2 (30ounce)cans libby’s pumpkin pie filling
2 tablespoons pepper
1 tablespoon salt
2 (32ounce)boxes chicken broth or vegetable broth
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup flour
1 piece fresh ginger , grated
2 cups half-and-half
pumpkin pie pumpkin
water
1 lb brown sugar
8 tablespoons dark molasses
DIRECTIONS
Saute in a medium to large pot, the butter and minced garlic.
When garlic starts to turn a light brown color and the heavy garlic smell starts to disipate, add the mirepoix (celery, carrots, onions).
As soon as the vegetables become tender, add flour, little by little [...]