DAY Recipe

INGREDIENTS

1 small onion , finely chopped
1/2 carrot , finely chopped
1 garlic clove , minced
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
12 ounces beer (I prefer Sam Adams larger)
2 cups chicken broth (or canned 15 oz.)
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups half-and-half cream , andor
1 cup skim milk , and
1 cup cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons flour
1/3 cup water
2 cups popped popcorn (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Melt the butter in a large soup pot. Add carrot, onion, garlic and saute.
untill tender.
Add beer, chicken broth and worcestershire sauce, bring to a boil and cook.
for a couple of minutes. Lower the heat [...]

INGREDIENTS

1 lb dried split peas
2 1/2 quarts water
1meaty ham bone
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 cup diced celery
1 cup carrots , and
potatoes
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
salt , to taste

DIRECTIONS

In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, place the peas,water and ham bone; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 [...]

INGREDIENTS

6 ounces kumquats
1 onion , peeled & chopped
4 garlic cloves , peeled & crushed
2mandarin oranges, juice of
1 lb cranberries (fresh or frozen)
3/4 cup sugar
1 green chili pepper (seeded & chopped) (optional)
salt & pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS

Halve the kumquats, discard seeds, quarter the fruits.
Put ‘quats, onion, garlic, berries and o.j. in a sauce-pan; half cover the pot, simmer until berries pop.
Stir in the sugar and chilies (if used).
Once sugar is dissolved, bring [...]

Shallots, cayenne pepper and cheddar, the king of Wisconsin cheeses, all add a distinctive flavor to this appealing dish.

Serves 8.

INGREDIENTS
2 3/4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled cut into 2-inch pieces

1/2 cup coarsely chopped shallots

1 3/4 cups (packed) grated extra-sharp [...]

Buttered steamed broccoli and carrots are great with this ultimate comfort food; end with grapes and cookies.

2 Servings; can be doubled.

INGREDIENTS
1 1/3 cups small elbow macaroni

1 slice whole wheat bread

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter

2 tablespoons all purpose flour

3/4 [...]