Yes, our style. Sometimes, even before we try the original recipe, there is just something about it that says to us, “This must change.” And our tinkering worked out. The original (see link above) has only 1 cup of macaroni matched up with one pound of beef, which certainly cuts down the number of portions.… Continue reading Velveeta Chili Mac, Our Style
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Channa Masala
(http://www.haggisandherring.com/2009/04/channa-masala.html)The one ingredient here that is not usually available in supermarkets is the garam masala, which is a mixture of ground spices that warms the one who eats it, and means literally “warming mixture”. I bought my most recent bottle of garam masala at a inconveniently-located health-food store; when I ran out, I mixed my own… Continue reading Channa Masala
Swiss Steak
The recipe is my variation from Fix-It and Forget-It Diabetic Cookbook, page 13. The only difference, really, was to increase the amount of meat in the dish, and using top round London broil rather than round steak, which is from the bottom round . The ideal slow-cooker size: 6 quart. 3 – 4 tablespoons flour1… Continue reading Swiss Steak
Hurst’s 15-Bean “Hambeens” Soup
Hurst’s makes a couple of dry-bean combinations, and this one is from the bag of the the 15-bean mixture. That peculiar way of writing “ham beans” denotes that there is a ham-flavor seasoning packet. Being that there is some kind of smoked meat in the recipe, the packet should be superfluous. But try it –… Continue reading Hurst’s 15-Bean “Hambeens” Soup
Mediterranean Chicken
1 ½ pounds peeled butternut squash, cut in 1" pieces (about 4 c.)1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat and cut into 1" pieces1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1" pieces½ cup salsa1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes¼ cup raisins1 clove garlic, minced½ teaspoon ground cumin½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon1 can… Continue reading Mediterranean Chicken
Bruschetta Chicken Bake (Stove Top™ Stuffing)
We were food snobs. Boxed convenience foods in our home? Hamburger Helper? Stove Top Stuffing? Never! Then when we had kids, we had to get off of our high, snobby horse and embrace our time-crunching, child-raising reality. When you’re exhausted, convenience feels like a life-preserver to someone drowning. “Easy and tastes good,” we thought. "Let’s make it,… Continue reading Bruschetta Chicken Bake (Stove Top™ Stuffing)
Chipotle Chicken Chili
2 medium onions, halved and sliced1 can (14.5 oz. ) diced tomatoes1 tablespoon tomato paste3 cloves garlic, chopped2 cups low-sodium chicken broth1 chipotle in adobo, seeded and chopped1 tablespoon adobo sauce from can1 teaspoon ground coriander1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon pepper2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs1 can (15.5 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained1 cup frozen corn… Continue reading Chipotle Chicken Chili
Red Lentil and Chickpea Chili
6 cups vegetable stock or broth2 tablespoons tomato paste1 tablespoon Dijon mustard2 teaspoons ground cumin½ teaspoon ground turmeric¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper½ teaspoon salt1 pound red lentils1 can (14.5 ounce) diced tomatoes1 sweet onion, diced1 carrot, diced2 celery stalks, diced3 cloves garlic, diced2 bay leaves2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed¼ cup chopped cilantro… Continue reading Red Lentil and Chickpea Chili
Spicy Chickpea and Spinach Curry
This is very simple. Cook dried chickpeas overnight, then mix it up and cook; or if using canned, just mix it up and cook. Read More at Epicurious 1 pound dried chickpeas, picked overor4 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas 8 cups baby spinach leaves2 (15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes2 teaspoons ground coriander2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon garam masala½… Continue reading Spicy Chickpea and Spinach Curry
Recipes out of the Blond Box 