Hearty Hamburger Soup

Ingredients:2 lbs lean ground beef1 white onion, peeled and diced1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, more to taste1/2 teaspoon dry oregano, more to taste1/2 teaspoon dry basil, more to taste1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt1 (1 1/2 ounce) envelope onion soup mix6 cups water, more to desired consistency1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce1 tablespoon soy sauce1 (15 ounce) … Read more

Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup

Ingredients:1 tablespoon melted butter1/2 medium chopped onion1/4 cup melted butter1/4 cup flour2 cups half-and-half cream2 cups chicken stock1/2 lb fresh broccoli1 cup carrot, julienned1/4 teaspoon nutmeg8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheesesalt and pepper Instructions:Sauté onion in butter. Set aside.Cook melted butter and flour using a whisk over medium heat for 3-5 minutes. Stir constantly and … Read more

MARYLAND CRAB CAKES

INGREDIENTS:1 large egg2½ tablespoons mayonnaise (I like Hellman’s Real)1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard (I like Maille brand)1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning¼ teaspoon salt¼ cup finely diced celery (you’ll need one stalk)2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley1 pound lump crab meat*½ cup panko (I like the Whole Foods 365 brand for this recipe)Canola oil … Read more

Old Fashioned Salmon Patties

INGREDIENTS:6 oz. can skinless/boneless pink salmon, drained2 T. diced oniongood pinch each of salt and pepper1 large egg1 T. buttermilk2 T. cornmeal4 T. all purpose flourVeg. oil for frying DIRECTIONS:In a bowl, combine the salmon, onion, salt and pepper. Stir in the egg, buttermilk, cornmeal and flour. Combine well. Heat about 1/4″ oil in the … Read more

Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Ingredients:4 cups diced cooked chicken1 can cream of chicken soup8 oz. (1 cup) sour cream2/3 cup milk1 (4 oz.) can diced green chiles2 Tbsp. dried minced onion1 tsp. garlic powderpepper to taste12 corn tortillas2-3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese Instructions:Spray a 13×9 dish with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.In a large bowl, combine … Read more

Stuffed Cabbages

INGREDIENTS:2 heads of cabbage2 lbs ground beef (or veal/beef/pork mix)3 cups cooked rice1 egg1 tsp garlic1 tbsp parsley2 slices diced onion1 -15 oz. can tomato sauce1-28 oz. can crushed tomatoes1/4 cup tomato sauce (in meat)Salt & Pepper to taste DIRECTIONS:Put a head of cabbage in a pot of boiling water, and peel off the cabbage … Read more

Zucchini Boats

INGREDIENTS:4 med. Zucchini1 lb ground round1 medium onion, chopped½ cup chopped sweet peppers½ cup celery diced1 clove garlic, minced1 egg, slightly beaten½ cup fine Italian bread crumbs1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce¼ tsp thymePepper to tasteA cup or so Tomato or spaghetti sauce¼ cup Mozzarella cheese per boat DERICTIONS: Cut squash in half lengthwise. With small melon … Read more

SLOW COOKER BEEF AND TOMATO MACARONI SOUP

if you are trying to find comfort food, look no further than this Slow Cooker Beef and Tomato Macaroni Soup. You will find it simple to make right in your Crock-Pot. It’s filled with hamburger, tomatoes, macaroni, and lots of taste! INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 lb Ground Beef 1 Onion, diced 28 oz Diced Tomatoes 28 … Read more

Layered taco salad

Ingredients:1 lb. extra lean ground beef1 small can green chilies, undrained1 head iceberg lettuce, outer leaves removed (all other lettuces will wilt)1 packet taco seasoning mix (or a mixture of cumin, chili powder and garlic powder)1 cup ranch sour cream mayonnaise, divided (recipe below)1 (15 oz.) can of your favorite beans, rinsed and drained very … Read more

SAUSAGE ,PEPPERS & ONIONS

Ingredients:2lbs Red Potatoes2 Large Bell Peppers1.5 Onions6 Hot Italian Turkey Sausages (20oz)1tsp Garlic Powder1tsp Rosemary (dried & crushed)1TB Olive OilSalt & Pepper Directions:Clean your veggies and chop the potatoes into a 1/2″-3/4″ dice, and the onions and peppers into 1″sections. Toss the vegetables with the Olive Oil, garlic powder, rosemary and generous amounts of saltand … Read more

Bacon Potato Salad

Ingredients6-8 medium (3 lbs.) potatoes (peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes)1/2 pound bacon (cooked and crumbled)6 green onions (chopped)2 celery ribs (finely chopped)2 tablespoons diced pimiento (drained)3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup Blue Plate® Mayonnaise1/2 cup sour creamgarnish with paprika, celery sticks DirectionsCOOK potatoes in boiling water to cover in a Dutch oven over medium … Read more

KIELBASA AND CABBAGE SKILLET

INGREDIENTS:2 pounds fully cooked polska kielbasa, cut in half lengthwise, then cut into 2 inch pieces1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 head cabbage, coarsely chopped1 large sweet onion, cut into large pieces3 cloves garlic, minced2 teaspoons sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar1 1/2 teaspoons dijon or brown grainy mustard DIRECTIONS:Heat olive … Read more

Cajun Shrimp & Sausage Pasta

Ingredients1/2 – 3/4 lb cooked fettuccine2 TBS olive oil1 lb peeled, deveined raw large shrimp1 TBS plus 2 tsp Essence seasoning (recipe below – I think you can buy this, too.)1 1/2 smoked turkey sausages, sliced and quartered (I use Butterball)1/2 cup diced green pepper1/2 cup diced yellow onion1 TBS minced garlic1/2 cup chicken stock1 … Read more

Easy Baked Meatballs

Ingredients:1 lb lean ground beef2 eggs, beaten with 1/2 cup milk1/2 cup grated Parmesan1 cup panko or bread crumbs1 small onion, minced2 cloves garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon oregano1 teaspoon saltfreshly ground pepper to taste1/4 cup minced fresh basil Directions:Mix all ingredients with hands.Form into golfball sized meatballs.Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Crockpot Potato Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Make this Broccoli and Potato Cheese Soup for a comfort food dinner on a cold Winter night. The soup is cooked on high in a slow cooker for 4 hours. This soup is both delicious and easy to make! 32 oz frozen broccoli (fresh doesn’t stand up well)2 Idaho potatoes cut up1 can of cream … Read more

Loaded Baked Potato Salad

Ingredients: 8 medium Russet Potatoes1 cup sour cream1/2 cup mayonnaise1 package of bacon, cooked and crumbled1 small onion, choppedChives, to taste1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheeseSalt and Pepper to taste Wash and cut the potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Cover with water and boil until fork tender, about 20-25 mins. Drain and cool the potatoes. Once … Read more