This is an easy, simple side salad. It doesn't use many ingredients and takes no time at all to prepare. I hope you try it.
My recipe for Marinated Cucumbers is as follows:
Marinated Cucumbers
In a mixing bowl combine 1 c. red wine vinegar, 1/4 c. olive oil, 1 t. celery seed, 1 t. kosher salt, 1 t. black pepper, 1/4 c. honey, 2 T. lemon juice, mix well. Add 3 thinly sliced cucumbers, marinate for a couple hours until ready to use.
Serve with hamburgers on the grill, and some baked beans for a delicious dinner. Great meal to enjoy with friends.
The Lunch Lady :)
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Rustic Beefy Mac Soup
Today has been a beautiful day, filled with the brightest sunshine, warm breeze and memories of summer. The Fall is quickly upon us, football has begun, hockey is on its way and what better to warm your insides than a yummy bowl of homemade soup. Try this soup, I hope you enjoy it.
The recipe for Rustic Beefy Mac Soup is as follows:
Rustic Beefy Mac Soup
In a large stock pot add 3 T. Olive Oil and warm over medium heat, add 1 chopped Sweet Onion, saute until tender. Add 2 T. Beef Base, 6 c. Water, 2 c. Ground Beef (cooked), 2 c. Elbow Macaroni (cooked), 1 c. Corn, 1 c. Kidney Beans, 1 T. Italian Seasonings, 1 T. Garlic Powder, 1 t. Red Pepper Flakes, 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup. Heat until warmed.
*add more or less water depending on desired consistency.
I would suggest serving this with a salad and or bread.
The Lunch Lady :)
The recipe for Rustic Beefy Mac Soup is as follows:
Rustic Beefy Mac Soup
In a large stock pot add 3 T. Olive Oil and warm over medium heat, add 1 chopped Sweet Onion, saute until tender. Add 2 T. Beef Base, 6 c. Water, 2 c. Ground Beef (cooked), 2 c. Elbow Macaroni (cooked), 1 c. Corn, 1 c. Kidney Beans, 1 T. Italian Seasonings, 1 T. Garlic Powder, 1 t. Red Pepper Flakes, 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup. Heat until warmed.
*add more or less water depending on desired consistency.
I would suggest serving this with a salad and or bread.
The Lunch Lady :)
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Scrumptious Potato Soup
Finally back into the swing of things, sorry it has been a while. Today I made some Scrumptious Potato Soup, very easy and satisfying.
Scrumptious Potato Soup
Recipe for Scrumptious Potato Soup is as follows:
In a large pot saute 2 c. shredded carrots, 1-8oz. container of mushrooms (chopped), 2 c. celery (diced), and 1 large red onion (chopped) in 4 T. olive oil, add salt and pepper to taste, cook until veggies are tender, add enough chicken broth to cover 2 inches above veggies, add 8 potatoes (peeled and diced), 1 T. garlic powder, and 1 t. onion powder, cook until potatoes are tender. Make a flour mixture of 1/2 c. flour and 1 c. water, mix well, add to soup and stir, add 8 pieces of american cheese and 1 can cream of mushroom soup. Heat through until cheese is melted.
Enjoy with a salad and some bread. Delicious.
For an added layer of flavor....add some corn and or black beans.
The Lunch Lady :)
Scrumptious Potato Soup
Recipe for Scrumptious Potato Soup is as follows:
In a large pot saute 2 c. shredded carrots, 1-8oz. container of mushrooms (chopped), 2 c. celery (diced), and 1 large red onion (chopped) in 4 T. olive oil, add salt and pepper to taste, cook until veggies are tender, add enough chicken broth to cover 2 inches above veggies, add 8 potatoes (peeled and diced), 1 T. garlic powder, and 1 t. onion powder, cook until potatoes are tender. Make a flour mixture of 1/2 c. flour and 1 c. water, mix well, add to soup and stir, add 8 pieces of american cheese and 1 can cream of mushroom soup. Heat through until cheese is melted.
Enjoy with a salad and some bread. Delicious.
For an added layer of flavor....add some corn and or black beans.
The Lunch Lady :)
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Easy Chicken Nachos
When my kids were little this was one of their favorite after school snacks. I hope you enjoy making these for your family.
My recipe for Easy Chicken Nachos is as follows:
Easy Chicken Nachos
On a microwave safe plate add a layer of your favorite tortilla chips, cover with a layer of your favorite salsa (I prefer to use pineapple or peach of some sort), sprinkle some shredded chicken on top, followed by your favorite shredded cheese.
*For a little something spicy, add a can of chopped jalepenos.
Place in your microwave and heat until cheese is melted.
My recipe for Easy Chicken Nachos is as follows:
Easy Chicken Nachos
On a microwave safe plate add a layer of your favorite tortilla chips, cover with a layer of your favorite salsa (I prefer to use pineapple or peach of some sort), sprinkle some shredded chicken on top, followed by your favorite shredded cheese.
*For a little something spicy, add a can of chopped jalepenos.
Place in your microwave and heat until cheese is melted.
Enjoy adding whatever ingredients you prefer.
The Lunch Lady :)
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Grandma's Pork with a Twist
Need something comforting, delicious and easy? Try this recipe of my Grandma's Pork. It is cooked in a crock pot and you can forget about it.
My recipe for Grandma's Pork with a Twist is as follows:
Grandma's Pork with a Twist
In a crock pot add 1 bag of sauerkraut, add 1 c. brown sugar, 2 apples chopped with the peel still on, 2 T. black pepper and 2 T. salt (I prefer kosher), mix together with your hands. Place a boneless pork loin on the top, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours, turn to low for another 4 hours. The pork with be tender, and sauerkraut delicious. *If you don't have time to adjust the heat, cook on low for 8-10 hours.
Make your version of mashed potatoes. In a large stock pot boil 8 russet potatoes (cut into quarters) until tender, using my hand mixer I mix until mashed, add 1/2 stick butter, salt and pepper to taste, 2/3 c. light sour cream, enough milk to thin to desired consistency.
On a pretty platter plate your mashed potatoes top with the sauerkraut mixture and place slices of the cooked pork roast. Sprinkle with fresh herbs and enjoy.
If you have any leftover mashed potatoes, make some potato pancakes the next day. Make small hamburger shaped looking patties out of the potato mixture, dip in a mixture of 2 eggs and 1/4 c. milk, then dip in a mixture of 2 c. italian breadcrumbs and 1/4 c. parmesan cheese, melt 1 T. butter in a saucepan over medium high heat, add potato patties and cook until golden brown on one side, gently turn and continue to cook until golden brown on second side. Serve with some cinnamon applesauce.
Hope you try this recipe and enjoy it.
The Lunch Lady :)
My recipe for Grandma's Pork with a Twist is as follows:
Grandma's Pork with a Twist
In a crock pot add 1 bag of sauerkraut, add 1 c. brown sugar, 2 apples chopped with the peel still on, 2 T. black pepper and 2 T. salt (I prefer kosher), mix together with your hands. Place a boneless pork loin on the top, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours, turn to low for another 4 hours. The pork with be tender, and sauerkraut delicious. *If you don't have time to adjust the heat, cook on low for 8-10 hours.
Make your version of mashed potatoes. In a large stock pot boil 8 russet potatoes (cut into quarters) until tender, using my hand mixer I mix until mashed, add 1/2 stick butter, salt and pepper to taste, 2/3 c. light sour cream, enough milk to thin to desired consistency.
On a pretty platter plate your mashed potatoes top with the sauerkraut mixture and place slices of the cooked pork roast. Sprinkle with fresh herbs and enjoy.
If you have any leftover mashed potatoes, make some potato pancakes the next day. Make small hamburger shaped looking patties out of the potato mixture, dip in a mixture of 2 eggs and 1/4 c. milk, then dip in a mixture of 2 c. italian breadcrumbs and 1/4 c. parmesan cheese, melt 1 T. butter in a saucepan over medium high heat, add potato patties and cook until golden brown on one side, gently turn and continue to cook until golden brown on second side. Serve with some cinnamon applesauce.
Hope you try this recipe and enjoy it.
The Lunch Lady :)
Monday, August 20, 2012
Not Your Mom's Tomato Soup
Abundant tomato crop......I have an easy, scrumptious, hearty soup for you to make. This soup is not only very tasty but elegant.
The recipe for this soup is as follows:
Not Your Mom's Tomato Soup
In a large stock pot add 6 medium large tomatoes (cut into 4 pieces) and 20 cherry tomatoes, add 1 c water, 2/3 c. sugar, 2 T. chicken bouillon, 2 T. minced garlic (I prefer the kind in the jar), 2 t. salt and 2 T. pepper, cover and cook over medium heat for 30 minutes. Add 2 cut up chicken thighs, 1 can cannellini beans (white kidney beans), continue to cook until chicken is done, about another 45 minutes. Strain soup, add bean mixture to food processor and pulse until creamy, add 6 basil leaves and continue to pulse. Add back to broth and stir well.
*If you desire a thinner soup, add some heavy cream, milk or water.
In a pretty soup bowl add 1 c. of cooked basmati rice in the center, ladle soup around the rice and top with a small basil leaf.
The recipe for this soup is as follows:
Not Your Mom's Tomato Soup
In a large stock pot add 6 medium large tomatoes (cut into 4 pieces) and 20 cherry tomatoes, add 1 c water, 2/3 c. sugar, 2 T. chicken bouillon, 2 T. minced garlic (I prefer the kind in the jar), 2 t. salt and 2 T. pepper, cover and cook over medium heat for 30 minutes. Add 2 cut up chicken thighs, 1 can cannellini beans (white kidney beans), continue to cook until chicken is done, about another 45 minutes. Strain soup, add bean mixture to food processor and pulse until creamy, add 6 basil leaves and continue to pulse. Add back to broth and stir well.
*If you desire a thinner soup, add some heavy cream, milk or water.
In a pretty soup bowl add 1 c. of cooked basmati rice in the center, ladle soup around the rice and top with a small basil leaf.
I hope you enjoy this soup. My husband called it a comforting bowl of deliciousness.
The Lunch Lady :)
Friday, August 17, 2012
Perfect Work Week Pasta
YAY...it is finally Friday, which leads to the next question. What to make for dinner on a comfy Friday night at home with you honey? As most of my recipes, whether at work or home, I look in the fridge or freezer and find some meat for a starting point, then the pantry and allow my imagination to run wild. With that being said this is the recipe I came up with for dinner tonight.
My recipe for Perfect Work Week Pasta is as follows:
Perfect Work Week Pasta
Mushrooms
Pork Strips
Canned Peas
Fresh Cherry Tomatoes
Heavy Cream
Beef Broth
Penne Pasta
9 Basil Leaves, chopped
Salt and Pepper to Taste
Cook 1/2 box of pasta until al dente. In a saucepan on high, saute 1 container mushrooms until golden brown, in another saucepan saute pork strips in olive oil until browned, cut in small pieces, add to mushrooms with cherry tomatoes, reduce heat to medium, add basil, beef broth, peas and heavy cream. Heat through and add pasta, season if necessary. Serve with a delicious salad and bread. Save leftovers for a quick lunch on Saturday.
My recipe for Perfect Work Week Pasta is as follows:
Perfect Work Week Pasta
Mushrooms
Pork Strips
Canned Peas
Fresh Cherry Tomatoes
Heavy Cream
Beef Broth
Penne Pasta
9 Basil Leaves, chopped
Salt and Pepper to Taste
Cook 1/2 box of pasta until al dente. In a saucepan on high, saute 1 container mushrooms until golden brown, in another saucepan saute pork strips in olive oil until browned, cut in small pieces, add to mushrooms with cherry tomatoes, reduce heat to medium, add basil, beef broth, peas and heavy cream. Heat through and add pasta, season if necessary. Serve with a delicious salad and bread. Save leftovers for a quick lunch on Saturday.
Enjoy your pasta and special someone.
The Lunch Lady :)
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