Taco Soup

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: I lb. ground beef 1/2 cup diced sweet onion 2 cups water or beef broth 1 15oz can petite diced tomatoes 1 15oz can whole kernel shoepeg corn 1 15 oz can black beans (drained and rinsed) 1 pkg or 1/4 cup dry ranch dressing Instructions: Brown […]

Jones’ Old Fashioned Vegetable Soup

Prep time: 35 minutes Cook time: 2 hours, 30 minutes Yield: 10-12 servings                             Ingredients: 6 cups chicken broth 1 pound ham bone (leave some meat on the bone) 1 14.5 oz can diced stewed tomatoes 1 cup chopped vidalia onion 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped baby potatoes 1 cup chopped carrots 1 […]

Turkey Noodle Soup

Ingredients: 2 cups carrots, sliced 1 cup onions, chopped 4 garlic cloves 1 cup celery ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper 12 cups chicken broth 4 cups uncooked egg noodles 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce 1 bay leaf 4 cups cooked turkey 1 tablespoon oil Instructions: In a large saucepan, add your oil and saute […]

Chili with Cheese

This traditional chili recipe has ground beef, beans, and a simple homemade blend of chili seasonings.  It is perfect for a football party! Prep Time: 5 minutes     Cook Time:  25 minutes     Yield:  6 servings Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium yellow onion- diced 1 pound 90% lean ground beef 2 […]

Potato Herb Soup

Potato Herb Soup with Cheese and Bacon   Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 1 hour and 15 minutes   Ingredients: 1 lb frozen potato cubes 1 stick salted butter, divided ¼ cup all-purpose flour 1 cup white onions, minced ½ teaspoon white pepper ¾ teaspoon garlic powder ¾ teaspoon garlic salt 2 tablespoons fresh […]

Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 to 40 minutes Yield: 8 to 10 servings   Ingredients: ⅓ cup salted butter ⅓ cup white onion, diced ⅓ cup celery, diced ⅓ cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ teaspoon white pepper ½ teaspoon rubbed sage 4 cups chicken broth ⅔ […]

Summer Strawberry Salad

INGREDIENTS Dressing 6 ounces fresh raspberries rinsed and drained 1/2 cup Red Wine Vinegar 1/4 cup grape juice or water 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon pepper Croutons  4 heaping cups cubed bread (I used a multigrain baguette)  1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil  1/4 […]

Bunny Salad

INGREDIENTS 5 lettuce leaves 5 chilled canned pear halves 10 raisins 5 red cinnamon candies 10 sliced almonds ¾ cup canned whipped cream (dollops) INSTRUCTIONS Place each lettuce leaf in a circle on a salad plate. Place 1 pear half, cut side down, on each lettuce leaf. Arrange 2 raisins for the eyes, 1 candy for the nose and 2 […]