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Turnip Green Soup
By msippigrl
Don't be skeptical like I was, this stuff is really good! I was surprised at how well a few cans of veggies, chicke...
- 1/2 lb. smoked sausage, sliced or diced (I like Conecuh brand, Original)
- 1 medium onion, chopped (3/4 cup)
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil or butter
- 1 large (27 oz) can seasoned turnip greens*, undrained
- 2 (16 oz) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (10 oz) can Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, undrained (use Mild for less heat)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can Hunt's petite-diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Tony Chachere's creole seasoning, or to taste
- 1 (16 oz) can navy beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 oz) can pinto or kidney beans, rinsed and drained (I used pintos)
- 1 (15 1/2 oz) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
- Salt, optional
Ooey Gooey S'mores Cones
By msippigrl
Waffle cones are filled with all your favorite S'mores ingredients then wrapped in foil and heated until gooey in t...
- NOTE:
- Waffle ice cream cones (I used JOY's Classic)
- Creamy peanut butter
- Mini marshmallows
- Graham crackers, broken into small irregular pieces (I used Honey graham crackers)
- Reese's peanut butter cups, chopped (I quartered Mini Reese's cups)
- Aluminum foil
- This is a very versatile recipe so fill cones with whatever you may have on hand. Other filling substitutions such as broken Hershey candy bars or chocolate chips, or peanut butter or butterscotch chips can be used.
Spaghetti Meat Sauce (semi-homemade)
By msippigrl
In a heavy, medium size pot over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and onion; season with salt, pepper, and gar...
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef (I used 93/7)
- 3/4 cup chopped yellow onion (1 medium)
- 1/2 teaspoon each salt and black pepper, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 (24 oz) can Hunt's 'Traditional' pasta sauce
- 1 (14.5 oz) can Hunt's Petite-Diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- Crushed red peppers to taste, optional
Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole
By msippigrl
Easy peasy recipe, just combine and bake! Serve with a green veggie for a complete meal
- 2 (7 oz) boxes Long Grain and Wild Rice mix (I used Zatarain's*)
- 1 (10 1/2 oz) can cream of mushroom soup (I used 98% F.F.)
- 1 (10 1/2 oz) can cream of celery soup (I used 98% F.F.)
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Paprika
- 6 medium, skinless bone-in chicken thighs (can use skinless boneless chicken breasts halves)
Lemon Garlic Chicken Piccata
By msippigrl
Lightly breaded chicken breasts pan cooked in butter and a tangy cream sauce are served over spaghetti
- 12 ounces thin spaghetti
- 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, sliced in half lengthwise
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper, freshly cracked, to taste
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or finely chopped (1 teaspoon)
- 1/4 cup green onion tops or shallots, chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth (can sub 1/4 cup of the broth with white wine, if desired)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (1 lemon)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup capers, drained well
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish, optional
Coconut Pecan Frosting
By msippigrl
German Chocolate cake ain't nothing without this icing!
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 cup evaporated (canned) milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, cut into pieces
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened, flaked coconut, lightly packed
- 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted, if desired. I didn't.)
Bacon-Avocado Deviled Eggs
By msippigrl
These deviled eggs with bacon and crushed red peppers are full of flavor and a great way to add healthy avocado to ...
- 8 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled
- 1 medium size ripe Haas avocado, peeled and roughly chopped
- scant 1/4 cup mayo, or to taste
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red peppers, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
- 3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (or packaged 'real' bacon pieces)
Chicken Enchiladas w/ Sour Cream Sauce
By msippigrl
Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly spray a 13x9" baking pan with cooking spray
- 2 1/2 - 3 cups shredded, cooked chicken (Plain rotisserie, or boiled chicken works well)
- 2 to 2 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese or Mexican Blend cheese
- 1/2 - 1 teaspoon dry Taco Seasoning Mix, optional (I used Taco Bell brand)
- 8 fajita-size flour tortillas (I used refrigerated kind)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups chicken broth (I used a 14.5 oz. can plus enough water to measure 2 cups)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 (4 oz) can chopped green chilies, drained well
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Chopped green onions, optional
Cinnamon Roll Cake
By msippigrl
Ooey gooey warm, buttery cinnamon roll coffee cake right out of the oven with fresh brewed coffee!!
- For the Cake:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 stick (1/2 c.) unsalted butter, melted
- Cinnamon Topping:
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 stick (1/2 c) butter, very soft but not melted
- 1/3 cup ground pecans or walnuts, optional (I omitted)
- Cream Cheese Icing:
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners powdered sugar
- 3 - 4 tablespoons whole milk or heavy cream (I used 3 T. cream)
Hot Crawfish Dip
By msippigrl
Crawfish tails cooked in a spicy cream sauce with green onions, bell pepper, and garlic and served on thin, buttere...
- 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) salted butter
- 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced (3/4 - 1 cup)
- 1 small bell pepper, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
- 1 to 1 1/2 lbs. crawfish tails (I used (2) 12 oz. pkgs. frozen, thawed)
- 2 medium cloves garlic, finely minced (about 1 1/4 tsp)
- 1 (4 oz) jar chopped pimientos, drained well
- 2 teaspoons Tony Chachere's creole seasoning
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese
- Small diameter French bread, sliced thin, buttered and lightly toasted (I used French bread twin loaves from Wal-mart Deli)