Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Thinking of Fall


Thinking of Fall, I am so ready for it. The weather here has been strange for August. This morning while driving into work it was 55 degrees and the high yesterday was only 77. Great weather for me. Wish it would stay that way. It is suppose to be cool again tonight and rain, so thinking that I might go home from work tonight and make a big pot of soup and some yummy cornbread. That sounds yummy to me. I don't do much cooking like that in the summer, but love to pull out all my soup recipes in the fall and winter. I could eat my cornbread everyday and so could Michael. Nothing better.

Pot of Vegetable Cabbage Soup
Serves 10 or more

This homemade vegetable soup recipe is very flexible. You can add more or less water, vary the amount of each vegetable, or try different vegetables added in as well.

Ingredients:

  • 1 onion – ( diced)
  • 1 large stalk celery with green tops – sliced thin
  • 3 or 4 carrots (sliced)
  • 4 cups fresh or frozen green beans – (sometimes I use canned)
  • 2 large potatoes (diced)
  • 1 package of frozen mixed vegetables
  • Frozen corn (sometimes use 2 cans)
  • 6 cups chopped cabbage
  • 1 can tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic
  • salt & pepper to taste

Preparation:

In my big soup pot or dutch oven I add onion, celery, green beans, mixed vegetables, potatoes and cabbage. Cover with water, bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover pot and simmer 10 minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients except salt, add more water as necessary, cover and simmer another 10 – 15 minutes. Add salt & pepper to taste.

Just thinking about it makes me hungry. :)

BTW, I mentioned the Rachael Ray magazine in my last post. I took out a subscription. She has quite a few tidbits of fun information and lots of little hints and tips.

Happy Cooking!


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Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Cooking with Rachael Ray

Have you ever read this cooking magazine? I picked up this magazine on the newstand and it looks great. Can't wait to dive into it. Will let you know what I think about it.

On my menu for tonight or tomorrow is Bean and Cheese Burritos, it sounds simply wonderful. I hope to grab a picture when I make it.

Bean 'N' Cheese Burritos
Serves: 6-8
Source: Casserole Cookbook

Ingredients:

8 frozen bean and cheese burritos (about 5 ounces each), thawed
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce
1/2 cup milk
2 cups (8 oz) Shredded Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese, divided
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 cup sliced ripe olives
1/2 cup sliced green onions
6 cups shredded lettuce
Salsa and sour cream

Instructions:

Arrange burritos in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. In a
bowl, whisk the soup, sauce and milk until blended; stir in 1 cup of
cheese and the chilies. Pour over burritos. Sprinkle with olives,
onions and remaining cheese.

Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly and lightly
browned. Serve on a bed of lettuce with salsa and sour cream if desired.

Yield: 6-8 servings.

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Sunday, June 1, 2008

Cupcakes....

I love cupcakes how bout you.  When I was young, cupcakes were okay, not sure I cared for them as much because the size was limited.  But today there are several sites dedicated to making and decorating cupcakes. One of my favorites is Bakerella. Take a look at just some of the creations from that site.  The sites is also full of techniques as well as recipes to create some gorgeous treats.

cupcake_pops_14 Cupcake Pops

 

cupcake_roses Cupcakes with Roses

 

mini cherry pies Mini Cherry Pies

 

snowmen cupcakes Snowmen cupcakes (aren't these adorable.  They would match my Debbie Mumm dinnerware) lightbulb

 

Enjoy taking a look at one of my favorite sites. 

Hugs and Blessings,

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Cindy

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