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Casseroles · Daily Thoughts · Starches · Uncategorized · Vegetables

Dinner Party Menu

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Friday evening we had two couples over for dinner. When it was time to plan the menu, I thought about a couple of recipes which I had not made in quite a while and decided to bring them out of retirement. So as Randy barbecued chicken breast (which btw, he has totally perfected and is so good) and thighs, I made corn casserole and rice pilaf. One of the other ladies said she would bring the salad, which is one of those things that I do not make well. Maybe its because it is healthier than what I usually make, but for whatever the reason, salads are my least favorite thing to make. It surprised me to discover that neither couple had even experienced either of these recipes before, but they loved them. Then it dawned on me that they were not from the South, so had not grown up going to Southern Baptist potluck dinners. Both of these recipes were staples at the church gatherings and graced every table at Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas. So…here you go! Your welcome!

Corn Casserole

1 box of Jiffy Cornbread mix
1 stick (1/2 cup) of unsalted butter
1 can (drained) whole kernel corn
1 can cream style corn
1 (8 oz) sour cream
*optional 1 small can diced green chiles

Spray with Pam or grease a 11×7 (or medium size pyrex baking) dish. Preheat oven to 350. Melt Butter and pour into mixing bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir until well combined. Pour into prepared baking dish and bake uncovered in preheated oven for about 40 minutes, or until lightly browned around the edges and middle is almost firm to the touch. Remove from oven and serve hot.

Rice Pilaf

1 can French Onion Soup
1 can Beef Broth
1 cup water
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
2 cups rice
1/2 cup slivered or sliced almonds

Preheat oven to 350. Grease a medium size baking dish that has a close fitting lid or Smaller Dutch oven. Melt the butter in the dish in oven. When butter is melted, pour the water, and both cans of soup into the melted butter. add the 2 cups of rice and the almonds and stir to combine. Bake covered in the over for about 40-45 minutes or until rice is done. Stir and serve hot.

appetizers · Uncategorized

Green Chile Squares

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Trying to decide what to serve when some of our kids from Texas come in, I went to the queen of Christmas recipes, Paula Deen. The kids had requested King Ranch casserole one night while here, so wanted to have a few side dishes that would compliment it. With a pot of pinto beans and bean and cheese tacos, I thought this would be the perfect dish.

6 eggs

1\2 teas salt

1/2 teas black pepper

1 tables cayenne pepper sauce

3 (4 oz) cans diced green chiles, with juice

1 1/2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese

1 1/2 cups grated shar Cheddar

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Spray a 12×8″ baking dish with cooking spray.

In a bowl, add the eggs, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper sauce. Mix together until combined.

Add the chiles and both cheeses to a large bowl. Pour the liquid ingredients into the cheese mixture and stir well. Pat the mixture down into the prepared baking dish a bake until the center is from, about 40-45 minutes. Allow to cool then cut into small squares and serve.

 

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Jalapeño Corn Casserole

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Delicious and from a lady in Huntsville, Texas comes this great recipe for corn. Include it in your Mothers Day buffet. There won’t be any left.

4 (15.25 oz) cans whole kernel corn, drained

1/2 cup butter

1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened

1 cup canned evaporated milk

4 tables flour

4 jalapeños, seeded and chopped (now, if you are so inclined and do not like jalapeños, use a small can of chopped green chiles.  Still “kicks” it up a notch.

Preheat oven to 400

Place corn evenly in the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish, which you have spayed with Pam.

In small saucepan, combine butter and cream cheese, stirring until butter and CC is melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in milk and flour and continue coming until mixture is smooth and creamy, about 5 minutes.

Stir in jalapeños or green chiles. Pour butter mixture over corn; mix well. Bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly and edges begin to brown lightly. 

Casseroles · Chicken · Meats

Easter Chicken Enchiladas

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Got your attention now, who ever thought of having enchiladas at Easter? After you see this recipe, you might be inclined to push the ham away and get to the store to buy tortillas and cilantro. These are delicious and the cream cheese in them make them extra special for that pretty Easter buffet.

1 cup diced sweet onion (or if you are in a sour mood, I guess you could use a mean onion)

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 cups fresh chopped baby spinach

2 (4.5 oz) cans chopped green chiles, drained

3 cups shredded cooked chicken

1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened *You can use the low fat cream cheese if you really really want, but just don’t get to skinny to fit into that new Easter outfit.

2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese (I used cheddar just because I like the flavor better than the jack cheese)

1/3 cup fresh cilantro (if you have a Trader Jo’s store close by, they sell little frozen trays of cilantro, which you keep frozen and just pop out a square of cilantro, allowing you to always have fresh cilantro on hand) (If using frozen squares, the substitution amounts are on the little tray)

8 (8 in) soft taco-size flour tortillas

Pam cooking spray

Tomatillo Salsa

Preheat oven to 350. Saute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 5 min or until onion is tender and clear. Add spinach and green chiles and sauté 1-2 min. Stir in chicken and next 3 ingredients and cook stirring continually for about 5 min, or until cheese melts.

Add salt and pepper to taste. Spoon about 3/4 cup chicken mixture down center of each tortilla and roll it up. Sprinkle some shredded cheese on top.

Place rolled tortillas, seam side down in a greased pan. Bake at 350 for 30-35 min or until golden brown. Top with Tomatillo Salsa.

TO MAKE AHEAD:

Prepare recipe as directed through placing the tortillas into a baking dish. Cover and keep in fridge, then allowing to stand at room temp about 30 min before you want to bake. Uncover and bake.

Breads · Casseroles

Breakfast Bread

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We are down to 13 days before turkey day and if you are like me, (if you are, you poor thing), you are probably looking through magazines for new recipes to welcome family around the table. But not just any recipes, you want ones that are easy, quick but taste like Paula Deen, herself, were in your kitchen. This my dear ladies and gentlemen, is one of those recipes. It is like a breakfast bread pudding, without the cream sauce. I guess if you wanted you could make a gravy for those who think that any breakfast should include gravy. But make a batch this weekend to see how great it is.

2 cups shredded cheese

1 lb sausage, cooked and drained

8 eggs, beaten (we are sorry we always have to beat you, but it gets any hostility out before our hubby gets home)

3 tables chopped green chiles

1/2 cup chopped onion (optional, if you prefer, sprinkle in 1 teas of onion powder)

1 large can Grand biscuits, quartered

Mix all ingredients together. Spray a bundt pan with Pam (or Harriet, or Jane).  Pour mixture into pan. Bake in 350 preheated oven for 35-40 min….I told you it was easy…now get to the store and buy your sausage and biscuits and make it this weekend.