Feb 10 2011

Valentine Salmon Loaf

Make Loaf:

  • 1 lb. can of salmon, drained
  • 2 cups soft bread crumbs (white bread or hot dog buns)
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 1 Tablespoon melted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 slightly beaten egg

Grease a large cookie sheet.

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Pour onto cookie sheet and shape into a heart. May also use a heart-shaped baking pan or casserole instead. Continue reading

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Feb 3 2011

Pizza

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit

Make Sauce:

  • 1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (6-oz) can tomato paste
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Dried or fresh chopped basil to taste (@ 2 teaspoons dried)

Combine all in bowl and stir. Set aside while you make dough.

Dough

  • 3 to 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 pkg Fleischmann’s rapid rise yeast
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar
  • 1 cup very warm water>
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

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Jan 28 2011

Jim’s Seafood Paella

Seafood Paella

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 5 bacon slices, chopped
  • 2 cups chopped onions (about 2 medium)
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups long-grain, medium grain or arborio white [can make with 3 cups rice – if so, adjust the liquids]
  • 1 7-ounce jar roasted sliced pimientos with juice Continue reading
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Jan 18 2011

Corn and Sausage Chowder

  • 2 lbs. mild bulk Italian sausage
  • 3 large onions, chopped
  • 6 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 3 t salt
  • 1 t pepper
  • 2 t basil
  • 3 c water
  • 2 cans cream style corn
  • 2 cans whole kernel corn, drained
  • 2 12-oz evaporated milk

Cut sausage into ¼” wheels and brown in a large skillet. Put into soup kettle. Sauté onions in skillet. Add onions, potatoes, salt, pepper, basil and water to soup kettle. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are done. Stir in corn and evaporated milk. Cover and heat thoroughly.

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