I used to request this for dinner all the time when I was growing up. I’m not sure why it’s called “senate bean soup”. My mom says that’s how the recipe was given to her! Anyway, I still love it. Tastes like my youth.
1 pound dry navy beans 5 quarts water Ham bone with meat 3 medium potatoes, cooked and mashed 1 cup diced onion 1 cup chopped carrot 1/8 tsp garlic powder Rinse beans and soak covered with water in a saucepan overnight Drain beans Add 5 quarts of water and ham bone (with meat) Simmer 2 hours Add mashed potatoes, onion, carrots, and garlic powder Simmer 1 hour Remove ham bone and trim off meat Return meat to soup Heat and serve with 1 Tbls pepper juice
ONE POT DINNER with SAUSAGE, CABBAGE, AND POTATOES
When I saw the name of this recipe, I was intrigued and just HAD to try it. I tweaked a couple ingredients and steps, but it’s a DEFINITE winner for dinner! Give it a try. (don’t be intimidated by the list of ingredients or steps…it’s easier than it seems!)
INGREDIENTS
1 pound (16 ounces) smoked sausage,sliced
5 slices thick bacon, chopped
1 small shallot,diced
1 clove garlic,minced
½ TBS EACH: dried basil, dried oregano, garlic powder
½ tsp EACH onion powder, dried thyme
1 and ½ cups chicken stock, separated
1 bag chopped cabbage
1 cup diced baby carrots
4 cups red potatoes, quartered
1-2 TBS syrup
INSTRUCTIONS
Start by coining then halving the sausage and placing into a large heavy-bottomed pot
Cut the raw bacon into little pieces and add in with the sausage
In a small bowl, toss together the seasonings: basil, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder and thyme
To the pot (over medium heat), add the shallot and cook for 2-3 minutes
Add in the garlic and half of the seasoning mix, stir
Add in 1/2 cup stock
Add in the chopped cabbage and remaining 1 cup stock, stir
Cover the pot and increase heat to medium-high
Let cook, covered, stirring occasionally for 8-10 minutes (cabbage should be cooked down and tender
Remove the lid and then directly on top of the cabbage, place the quartered red potatoes, and halved baby carrots
Add the remaining seasoning mix on top and do not stir
Cover (still medium-high heat) and let cook for 18-20 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender
Check occasionally and if needed, add up to 1/2 cup additional stock to keep from burning
Once potatoes and carrots are fork tender, drizzle with syrup
Super easy 2 Ingredient Lemon Bars are SO tasty. How is this possible? The texture is perfect, the lemony-ness (is that a word?) is tangy and they don’t take long to make at all! This would be great when kiddos want to help make a special Mother’s Day treat for mom!
Ingredients
16 oz box of Angel food cake mix
21 oz lemon pie filling
Directions
Preheat oven to 350
Spray 10 x 13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray
In a large mixing bowl, combine the angel food cake mix with the lemon pie filling just until combined. (Careful to not over-mix)
Transfer the to prepared baking dish and smooth top
Bake 25-30 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden brown and a toothpick comes out with minimal crumb (but no batter)
Remove from oven and place on cooling rack
Cool completely before slicing and serving (after dusting with powdered sugar)
INGREDIENTS: – 8 oz cream cheese, softened – 1 cup crushed pineapple with juice – 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt – Small pistachio pudding – 1/4 cup toasted coconut (plus more to sprinkle on top)
INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Combine cream cheese, pineapple with juice, yogurt & pudding until smooth & creamy (if too thick, add more juice) 2. Stir in 1/4 c. toasted coconut. 3. Spoon into a serving bowl; top with additional toasted coconut. 4. Serve with vanilla wafers or graham crackers.
For Joy-Uary Cookin With Brooke recipes, we’re focusing on food gifts that bring JOY! I came across this recipe and thought wow, how handy! I put a few together and baked one for The Captain and I and it was delicious! Then I froze the others to give away. I think they would be perfect gifts for a couple or a single person. I have a friend who just lost her husband…just add a salad and maybe some rolls and a baked potato. Bring comfort and JOY with this recipe!
INGREDIENTS: – 1 cup green spring onion cut in thin slices – 1/4 tsp salt – 1/2 tsp pepper – 1 1/2 pounds of ground beef – 1/2 tsp garlic powder – 1 egg, whisked – 4 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into 1/4″ cubes – 1/4 cup + 4 tbsp sugar-free BBQ sauce (divided) – 1/8 cup panko
INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Over medium heat, cut the onion into thin slices and add the onions to the pan. Sprinkle the onions with a little salt and pepper and stir. 2. Cook the onions, stirring every couple of minutes, until the onions are caramelized. Turn the heat down if you notice the onions are burning. Once caramelized, set the onions aside to slightly cool. *Preheat oven to 425 degrees. 3. In a large bowl combine ground beef, egg, 1/4 cup BBQ sauce, cheese cubes, caramelized onions, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix together just until combined. 4. Divide the mixture into 5 equal-sized portions and form them into mini-meatloaves. 5. Place each loaf on a foil-lined baking sheet. 6. Spread 1-2 tablespoons of BBQ sauce over the top of each loaf (OR you can spread the BBQ sauce after it is done if you don’t want the sauce cooked.) 7. Bake for 20 minutes, or until no longer pink in the center.
Puppy Chow is just one of those yummy snacks you can’t stop eating. I love making a big batch and giving it away. Try this cookie butter version for a new twist to one of your favorite treats!
Ingredients
4 1/2 cups Chex cereal
1/2 cup cookie butter (make sure it’s SMOOTH!)
2 tbls butter
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 cup cinnamon chips
1 to 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
Place Chex cereal in a large bowl
In a separate small bowl, microwave the cookie butter, butter, vanilla, and cinnamon chips on half power in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until mixture is melted and smooth
Scoop melted cookie butter mixture on top of Chex cereal and very gently mix to combine, being careful not to crush the cereal (you can use your hands).
Place cereal mixture and powdered sugar in a large plastic bag (a clean kitchen bag will do), hold the top firmly closed, and shake like crazy.
Spread your puppy chow on a wax paper-lined baking tray to firm up and dry a bit. Can be stored in a sealed zip-loc bag.
If you’re looking for a tasty easy holiday appetizer, you’ve found it. These taste JUST like I wanted them to. …like the holidays! Oh…and it’s like the BEST thing to ever happen to one of those cans of Cranberry Sauce that looks like the can…even when it’s not in the can!
INGREDIENTS
1 14-oz can Ocean-Spray Jellied Cranberry Sauce
1 12-ounce bottle Sweet Chili Sauce
2 TBS Orange Juice
1 TBS Brown Sugar
2-pound bag frozen, pre-cooked, cocktail-size meatballs
DIRECTIONS
Combine everything but the meatballs in a large saucepan
Saw this recipe on Pinterest and made it IMMEDIATELY! Now…you must know from the title and the picture, these are NOT a low-fat veggie option. BUT…if you want a really tasty, gourmet-looking side dish. Cook these instead of the old green bean casserole for Thanksgiving! YUM!
And bonus…it is a way to get the pickiest of eaters to eat their green beans!
1 pound fresh green beans 5-6 slices bacon, cut in half 2 tablespoons butter 1 T brown sugar 1 T garlic powder ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper
Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Place a cooling rack on a large cookie sheet (or use a broiler pan like me).
Wash and dry green beans. Snap off the ends. Grab a small handful of beans (anywhere from 5-10 green beans) and lay them on a half-strip of bacon. Roll the bacon up and around the green bean bundle and place it in the pan, seam side down. Repeat with remaining green beans.
Melt the butter in a sauce pan on the stove. Add the brown sugar and garlic powder and mix together until well combined. Remove from the heat and brush over the tops of the green bean bundles. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Cover with foil and roast for 35 minutes. Remove foil and roast for another 10-15 minutes or until the bacon gets nice and crisp. Enjoy!
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