8/7/11 Shayla's Classic Soup

This deliciousness is from my grandmother & was a favorite of mine all growing up (& still). And is now for my very own children.
I've tweaked it a 'lil bit over time & renamed it just for us! : )
I've only had raves on it so hopefully even the most choosy can enjoy it too.


REMEMBER: GlasFam4Ever will be returning from a roadtrip the 6th or 7th so Luisa is very kindly hostessing the exchange.
Sun. 8/7 @8:30 @ The Sawyer's.

ALSO: We will make 5 copies of our entree w/Laura & Darcy only coming once a month each. Darcy, the first Sun. & Laura on the 3rd.

Thanks Again!!!!!

ham and cheese soup

sorry guys, i did soup again because i ran out of time to go to the store. :) hopefully you don't kick me out! but i got this recipe from melissa bingham, and you just can't go wrong if she made it!

ham and cheese soup

1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
2 1/2 cups milk
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup peas or broccoli or carrots or whatever
1 cup cubed ham
1/2 lb. cream cheese
2 cups cheddar cheese
salt and pepper

melt butter. add flour, stir until bubbly. add milk and broth simultaneously. stir constantly until boiling. add ham and peas. add cheeses, stir until melted in and bubbly. serve!

Sprite Chicken

1 c. vegetable oil
1 c. soy sauce
1/2 of a lemon juiced
1/2 t. crushed garlic
2 c. 7 Up or Sprite (not Diet)
Mix all ingredients with an egg beater or in the blender. Pour over 10-15 lbs. of turkey or chicken breast. The longer you let it marinade the better it is. It is best to let it marinade overnight or all day. You can put the chicken or turkey in the marinade and freeze the uncooked poultry in the marinade and then thaw at least 24 hours before barbecuing.

Amber's Enchiladas

1 pkg soy beef or 1 lb. cooked ground beef
3/4 cup sour cream
3/4 cup chopped green onions/chives
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 cups shredded cheese
2 cans tomato sauce
1-2 Tbsp. chili powder
1 pkg tortillas

1. Mix first 5 ingredients in a bowl. Mix in 1 cup of the shredded cheese.
2. Put some tomato sauce in bottom of greased casserole dish.
3. Spoon meat mixture in tortillas with a spoonful of tomato sauce. Roll and line in pan.
4. Add chili pwder to second can of tomato sauce. Poor on top of enchiladas.
5. Sprinkle cheese on top and 1/2 cup sliced olives.

Cook for 20-30 mins at 350.

Chicken Tortillas

4-5 chicken breasts
6-8 flour tortillas
1 med. onion, chopped
1 10 oz. can cream of chicken soup (I use 2)
1/2 can tomatoes and chilies OR 1 small can stewed tomatoes OR 1 small can green chilies
2 Tbsp. Quick Cooking Tapioca
1 cup grated cheese (I use more)

Cook chicken and cut into bite size pieces. Mix with cream of chicken, tomatoes and tapioca. Pour small amount on bottom of casserole dish. Layer 1/3 tortillas (ripped into pieces) on top, 1/3 chicken soup mixture, 1/3 onion, 1/3 cheese. Repeat 2 more times.

Bake in oven at 350 for 45 minutes. Or cook in crockpot on low 6-8 hours or 3 hours on high.

Also another "whip it together" fave of ours.

Shepherd's Pie

1. Saute 1 chopped medium onion. Add 1 lb. ground beef and brown.
2. Add 1 can 10 oz. tomato soup. (I use tomato sauce and have used cream of celery and cream of mushroom).
3. Add 1 can drained green beans or corn (opt: 1 can sliced clack olives) and simmer.
4. Pour into casserole dish.
5. Top with 2 cups mashed potatoes and 1 cup grated cheese.

Bake uncovered at 350 for 20 mins (I look to see if my sauce is bubbling).

I've made it my own by also adding green chilies, chili powder, garlic, etc. SOO quick and easy to whip together when you're short on time.

7/17 Cowboy Quesadillas

Grill 1 lb. Chicken Tenders heavily seasoned w/ McCormick Cowboy Rub

http://www.mccormick.com/Products/GrillMates/Dry-Rubs/Grill-Mates-Cowboy-Rub.aspx

Along w/one large sliced onion.

In mixing bowl, combine 1 med. can sweet corn & ! med. can (drained ) black beans.

Add 1 Tbsp cooking oil to med.-hi skillet....

Place burrito size tortilla & fill one half side w/ 1/4 of both mixtures
(the chicken/onions & corn/beans.

Top w/ Mexican Blend shredded cheeses

Fold the other half of tortilla over to close quesadilla.
Cook 1-2 min.'s (until crispy-brown)
Flip, cook underside 1-2 min.'s (until crispy-brown)
Repeat 3 more times

Cut each quesadilla into three triangles w/pizza cutter.

Serve HOT & /garnish w/ Chips/Salsa/Guacamole/Sour Cream
And Sliced Mangos or Pineapple



*UPDATE......

I just remembered I'm doing quesadillas so they can just be warmed up w/the grill/stovetop/microwave for 1-2 min.'s & not have to heat our homes w/oven baking!

Great idea, huh???? : )





OK, I won't lie..... I probably won't post more!
Sorry, doing my best here.....
You get what you get and you don't throw a fit!!!! LOL!!!

Also remember this will be our last of the "pilot period", so plan to share thoughts on moving forward...or not, whatever you choose!!!! : )

Thanks for all the WONDERFUL participation thus far....hope you've enjoyed it as much as I have w/the yummy entree's & great time/$$ savings!!!!!

CHEERS!