Souper Bowl – Clam Chowder

1/2 onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 tablespoon butter 4 cups potatoes, diced 2 cans (6 oz) minced clams 2 teaspoons bouillon granules (or 2 cubes) 4 cups milk 4 tablespoons cornstarch 1-2 tablespoons wine...

Bolognese Meat Sauce for Pasta

2 Tbl. butter 2 Tbl. olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup finely chopped pancetta or lean bacon 1/4 cup finely chopped carrot 1/4 cup finely chopped celery 1/2 lb. lean ground beef 1/2 lb. ground pork 1/2...

Chicken Tortellini Soup

6 cups water 3 cans (14.5 oz.) chicken broth 1 can (10.75 oz.) cream of chicken soup 2 cups cubed, cooked chicken 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup sliced carrots 2 tablespoons frozen apple juice concentrate 2 cloves minced...

Chili in a Crown

4 cups milk 1 teaspoon salt 3 teaspoons sugar 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal 1 small can diced green chilies 1 1/2 cups sharp cheese, grated 1 recipe favorite chili (see below) Basically polenta is a cornmeal mush, seasoned...

Shrimp Creole

1 1/2 lb. fresh shrimp, shelled and deveined, reserving shells a piece of cheesecloth approximately 8- by 8-inches 1 large onion, chopped 2 to 3 stalks of celery, sliced 1 large green or red pepper or half of each...

Chocolate-Caramel Bread Pudding

9 slices white bread 1 large cooking apple 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/3 cup chopped pecans 12 caramels 3 cups milk 1 tablespoon butter 3 eggs, slightly beaten 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 1/4...

Hominy Chile with Beans

2 tsp. vegetable oil 2 tsp. bottled minced garlic 4 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 (15.5 ounce) can white hominy, drained 1 (15.5 ounce) can red beans, drained 1 (14.5 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomates...

Pasta con Quattro Formaggi

1 lb. penne or ziti pasta, cooked very “al dente” and drained (undercook slightly) 1 stick (4 oz. butter) 3/4 cup flour 3 cups milk 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. white pepper 1 cup provolone, cubed 1 cup mozzarella...

Lime Bars

1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine Mix together flour and powdered sugar. Cut in the butter or margarine until crumbly and the mixture clings together. Spread the dough in and...

Savory Saucy Chicken

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 4 thin slices corned beef 4 slices bacon 1 can 4 oz. mushrooms 1 can cream mushroom soup 1 cup sour cream 4 ounces Swiss cheese Pound chicken between two pieces wax paper to slightly...