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Chicken Divan

January 8, 2021 by Elizabeth Johnsen Leave a Comment

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Chicken Divan

Ingredients

Chicken and Broccoli

  • 3 large chicken breasts
  • 3 small heads broccoli

Hollandaise Sauce

  • ½ stick butter
  • 1 egg yolks
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • pinch salt (if desired)

White Sauce

  • 2 tbsp butter (melted)
  • 2 tbsp (generous) flour
  • ~2 cups milk
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • 1 dash cream sherry

Instructions

Chicken and Broccoli

  • Thaw and brown both sides the chicken breast in a pan with some oil and butter. After chicken is browned, add a little white wine or water.
  • Turn down, and let simmer covered for about 10 minutes.
  • Cut the chicken breast in half to make sure it is cooked. Then slice.
  • Cut broccoli into little tress (does not have to be small)
  • Stir fry in a pan with oil until darker green, then add water.

To make the Hollandaise Sauce

  • Melt a half stick of butter. Add the egg yolks and lemon juice. Blend together (in food processor). Set aside

White sauce

  • Melt butter. Add the flour and whisk together. Slowly add the milk, whisking to keep it smooth. Heat until it boils and thickens. Then add the Hollandaise and nutmeg.
  • You can also add sour cream to sauce (but you have to temper it)
  • Add Hollandaise sauce and nutmeg.
  • Add a little cream sherry once sauce is thickened again.

To finish

  • Layer the broccoli on the bottom and add parmesan. Then put the chicken on top and add the sauce. Finally, grate more parmesan cheese and broil until it lightly browns.
  • Serve with rice

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Cheese Fondue

January 4, 2021 by Elizabeth Johnsen Leave a Comment

 

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Cheese Fondue

Author: Schutte family

Ingredients

  • 1.5-2 lbs Emental cheese (cubed and lightly coated with cornstarch)
  • 1.5-2 lbs Gutters cheese
  • 2 cups wine (2 cups for 3-4lbs cheese)
  • Spritz of lemon juice (add to wine while heating)

Notes

Serve with cubed french bread

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Turkey Enchiladas

December 2, 2020 by Elizabeth Johnsen Leave a Comment

 

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Turkey Enchiladas

The best use for leftover Thanksgiving turkey!!

Ingredients

  • Flour tortillas
  • Cooked turkey or chicken shredded
  • Sour cream or white sauce
  • Gravy or better than bullion chicken flavoring
  • Chili powder
  • Cumin
  • Cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Put some sauce in the bottom of a 13 x 9 pan (for 10-12 enchiladas)
  • Put the turkey, a spoonful of sauce, and some cheese in a tortilla, then roll the tortilla and place in pan.
  • Add extra sauce on top and around tortillas and put the extra cheese on top
  • Bake pan in the oven until cheese is melted and enchiladas are thoroughly warmed

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Xian Bing

November 21, 2020 by Elizabeth Johnsen Leave a Comment

Xian Bing

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Xian Bing

Author: Adapted from Our Kitchen Tales

Ingredients

Dough

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup very warm water (80°F)

Filling

  • 1 stalk green onion
  • 4 coins ginger
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • ½ package sweet potato noodles
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • ½ tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp each salt and pepper

Instructions

Dough

  • Place flour in a large bowl. Slowly add the water in a thin stream until the mixture creates little flakes. Once you see the flakes, hand knead the dough until it forms a ball. Cover and set aside

Filling

  • Take the noodles out of the package and let soak in a bowl with hot water. When they are soft, chop up and add to the ground beef mixture.
  • Finely mince the green onion and ginger. Add to the ground beef and mix with the sauces, salt, and pepper.
  • Crack an egg into the mixture and mix together until the egg emulsifies.
  • Chop the onion and add last (I've added right away, but the recipe says that if you overmix it and add right away the beef will be tough)

Cut the dough

  • Roll the dough into a long log, 1 in thick. Cut into 1 1/8 in pieces using a knife or pastry cutter. Each piece should resemble a large marshmallow.
  • Create small flat discs by flattening the marshmallow shaped dough with the palm of your hand.
  • Lightly flour a surface and roll out each piece using a wooden dowel or rolling pin. (There is a specific method for rolling these out, but they can be rolled out normally as well.)

Rolling the dough

  • Grip the 2 o'clock end of the disc and position your wooden dowel perpendicular to the 6 o'clock position. This is your starting position
  • Rock the wooden dowel by rolling up towards the middle of the disc, and stopping before meeting the middle.
  • During the peak of the roll-up, reposition your grip to 12 o'clock. Roll down and then turn the disc so your grip is back to the starting position
  • Continue this rocking motion until you have a round pancake with evenly thin edges, and about 5 1/2 inches in diameter. Repeat on remaining pieces. Use more flour as needed.
  • There is a video on the Our Kitchen Tales website that is very helpful. Basically you are rolling the dough out, but turning it as you do so so all the edges get rolled out and the middle is slightly thicker

Make the meat pocket

  • Pick up one of the rolled out discs, and hold it in the palm of your hand. Scoop in about 4-5 tbsp of the meat mixture into the middle of the disc
  • Use your thumb and fingers to make a small pleat, and crimp (video also on the website) Repeat until all the edges are crimped together, creating a bun-like shape.
  • Flip the oocket on a floured surface, seam side down. Press with your palm to flatten and shape into a circular pie. (Our Kitchen Tales says "gently", but Clair whacks them)
  • Set burner to medium/medium low heat. Add 2 tbsp oil to a 12-in nonstick pan. Add the pockets to the pan, seam side down. You should be able to fit about 5 pockets in the pan.
  • Cover with lid and pan-fry for 5 minutes. Remove the lid, flip the pockets, and fry for an additional 3 minutes, uncovered. Remove and eat!!

Notes

There are very helpful videos here: http://www.ourkitchentales.com/tales/2015/7/14/mama-liaws-meat-pockets

 

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Toad in the Hole

October 22, 2020 by Elizabeth Johnsen Leave a Comment

 

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Toad in the Hole

Author: A recipe from Christy Duering

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb sausage (Jimmy Dean regular) (1 in single recipe)
  • 3 cut fresh tomatores (large) (2 in single recipe)
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • A dash salt and pepperr
  • ~1 cup herb stuffing
  • 3 cups flour (2 in single recipe)
  • 3 cups milk (2 in single recipe)
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 6 eggs (4 in single recipe)
  • 1/2 cup butter melted (1/3 in single recipe)

Instructions

  • Brown sausage in skillet, add onion, salt and pepper, tomatoes. Cook until tomatoes are soft. Add herb stuffing.
  • Grease a 13"x9" glass casserole dish. Pour the sausage mixture into dish.
  • Mix the flour, milk, salt, and eggs in a bowl. Beat until smooth. Pour the pudding mix on top of the sausage. Put melted butter on top.
  • Bake at 400° for about 15 minutes then lower to 350° until pudding is brown on top. Do not use self-rising flour.

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Zucchini Pie

October 22, 2020 by Elizabeth Johnsen Leave a Comment

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Italian Zucchini Crescent Pie

Servings: 6 servings
Author: Ruth

Ingredients

  • 4 cups thinly sliced unpeeled zucchini
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup butter (I substitute about 2 tbsp oil for this)
  • 1/2 cup chopped parsley or 2 tbsp parsley flakes
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp basil leaves
  • 2 eggs well beaten
  • 8 oz. (2 cups) shredded muenster of mozzarella cheese (I have used cheddar also)
  • oz. can crescent rolls (I just make my own pie dough)
  • 2 tsp prepared mustard

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 375°. In 10 inch skillet, cook zucchini and onion in butter until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in parsley and seasonings. In large bowl, blend eggs and cheese. Stir in vegetable mixture.
  • Separate dough into 8 triangles (or just roll out pie dough). Place in ungreased 10" pie pan. Press over bottom and up sides to form crust. Spread crust with mustarrd. Pour vegetable mixture evenly into crust.
  • Bake at 375° for 18-20 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Cut into wedges, serve hot.

Notes

We usually double and make 2 pies. 

Filed Under: Main dish, Meatless/vegetarian meals, Things for a winter day

Burger Bundles

October 22, 2020 by Elizabeth Johnsen Leave a Comment

 

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Burger Bundles

Author: Ruth

Ingredients

  • 1 cup packaged herb seasoned stuffing mix
  • 1/3 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 10 1/2 oz can cream of mushroom soup (I always use cream of chicken soup)
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp catsup

Instructions

  • Prepare stuffing according to package. Combine milk and meat. Divide into 5 patties on waxed paper. Pat each to 6" circle. Put 1/4 cup stuffing in center of each. Draw meat over stuffing and seal.
  • Place in 1 1/2 quart casserole. Combine remaining ingredients. Pour over meat. Bake at 350° for 1 hour.

Notes

This can be modified for lower fat by substituting ground turkey or chicken for the beef and making your own milk gravy using skim or lower fat milk in place of the soup. 
 
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Guatemalan Dobladas

October 21, 2020 by Elizabeth Johnsen Leave a Comment

 

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Guatemalan Dobladas

Author: Elizabeth

Ingredients

Masa dough

  • 5 cups corn masa (maseca is the most common brand)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2-3 cups water (save from cooking filling)

Filling

  • 3 chicken breasts OR ground meat (1-2 lbs)
  • 3 potatoes (I usually use more)
  • 1 onion
  • 1/2-1 cup tomato sauce OR canned/diced tomato
  • 3 tbsp salsa (optional)
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • Other spices (garlc, salt, pepper, parsley) to taste

Garnish

  • Salsa
  • Parsley
  • Lettuce
  • Queso fresca (or feta)

Instructions

  • In a big pot add some water, the chicken broth, bay leaf, and potatoes (you can cut them first to make it quicker).
  • Cook the meat either in a pan or in the pot with the potatoes. Finely chop the onion and fry with some olive oil in a pan, then add to the pot.
  • Cook for 20-30 minutes, until the potatoes are soft and the meat is cooked
  • Strain out the liquid AND SAVE. Set aside liquid in a bowl.
  • Mash/cut the potatoes, and shred the chicken. Mix together with the tomato sauce and spices.
  • Measure out strained liquid. You can add salsa or tomato sauce to it if you would like. Mix strained water with the masa in a 1:1 cup ratio. (I would start with 2-3 cups of each, depending on how much filling you made). The mixture should be moist and easy to shape, but not overly sticky
  • Roll a medium-sized chunk of the dough into a ball and flatten in the palm of your hand by patting it from one hand to the other until it is a round disk, about the size of your palm and about a 1/2 thick. Add a scoop of filling to the middle and fold the dough in half, making a crescent-shape.
  • Fry dobladas in a pan with oil until both sides are golden brown
  • Can be served with parsley, salsa, lettuce, and queso fresca (we've used feta)

Notes

NOTE: I don't follow the original recipe, and just guess on amounts and throw everything into the pot together for ease. Original recipe: https://recetas-guatemala.com/recetas/entradas/dobladas-guatemaltecas

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Bulgur Mexicana

March 7, 2019 by jfradmin Leave a Comment

 

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Bulgur Mexicana

This is an extremely healthy--and delicious--meatless meal that is a favorite in our household.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 3
Author: Ruth

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp oil
  • 1 med. onion chopped
  • 1 c. bulgur You may have to shop around to find bulgur. Bulgur wheat should be a whole grain, in its unprocessed form.
  • 1 large stalk celery chopped
  • ½ green or red pepper diced
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • ¾ tsp. ground cumin
  • 2¼ c. vegetable stock Or for more flavor, I use water & one beef bouillon cube

Condiments

  • cheddar cheese shredded
  • green onions diced
  • alfalfa sprouts (we often skip these)
  • sunflower seeds
  • sour cream
  • 1 tomato diced
  • salsa

Instructions

  • Place oil in frying pan. Add onions and bulgur and cook, stirring occasionally until onion soft and bulgur is golden (7-8 min.). (The bulgur grains will crack during this frying process.)
  • Stir in next celery, peppers and spices and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Pour in stock and bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer until liquid absorbed. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve at the table with condiments that people can add on top of the bulgur to taste: shredded cheddar cheese, alfalfa sprouts, green onions, sunflower seeds, sour cream, diced tomato, salsa.

Notes

This serves 3. We usually double the recipe, because it's a favorite meal and it makes for great leftovers.

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Vietnamese spring rolls

March 7, 2019 by jfradmin Leave a Comment

 

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Spring Rolls

Authentic Vietnamese-style spring rolls. This is a great side dish or meal on a summer day. Plus, it's a lot of fun to make.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Servings: 8
Author: Steve

Ingredients

  • Meekong rice paper (We like White Elephant brand.)This is the round, thin sheet of rice paper that is used to wrap the spring rolls. You can buy them dried in a package at the Asian food store.
  • Rice noodles
  • Water

Meat

  • Cooked shelled shrimp
  • Roast beef, sliced

Vegetables

  • Lettuce
  • Cilantro
  • Mint
  • Cucumber
  • Carrot
  • Celery

Condiments

  • Peanut sauce Thai or Vietnamese style. Available at your local Asian food store.
  • Thai sweet chili sauce (if you want) Available at your local Asian food store.

Instructions

  • Put a pot of water on to boil. When it's hot, you will place it in a large, wide glass or metal bowl (a wide enough pot will do in a pinch, or a wok.)
  • Place dried rice noodles in a small pot of boiling water and cook until soft, following the instructions on the package.
  • While the water is boiling, prepare the other ingredients for as many people will be eating.
  • If you buy the shrimp and roast beef pre-cooked, this is a super simple meal. Put these out in a bowl or on a platter.
  • Wash the vegetables. Thin slice the carrots, celery and cucumber. Chop the mint and cilantro. Break up the lettuce.
  • The spring rolls can be prepared in the kitchen and served on a platter, but it's a lot more fun for everyone to make their own at the table.
  • To serve, place a single sheet of rice paper in the large bowl of hot water for 3-5 seconds. Rotate it around. It should become soft and sticky. Put the rice paper flat on your plate and add ingredients to the center to taste. Fold up on side tightly, then the other, then fold up the two ends.

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