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Alexis F said:

Hamburger Soup
This is a hardy and easy to make soup. With Fall coming, I love to make soups!



2 lbs. ground beef
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. basil
1 (2 ounce pkg.) of onion soup mix. You use both envelopes in the box.
6 cups boiling water
2 - 8 oz. cans tomato sauce
1 tbsp. soy sauce
1 can mixed vegetables
1 cup elbow macaroni

1. Brown meat, drain and rinse.
2. Add all spices plus onion soup mix
3. Stir in water, tomato sauce and soy sauce
4. Cover and simmer 15 mins.
5. Add vegetables, cook 30 mins.
6. Add macaroni and cook 30 mins more.
Add water or more tomato sauce (to taste)if necessary.

I always loved this thread! Thanks for starting another one!
Cheesy Potato Soup and Ham

10 MEDIUM POTATOES
1 CAN CREAM OF CHICKEN SOUP
1/2 LB. VELVEETA CHEESE
2 CUPS DICED HAM
1 CAN CREAM OF CELERY SOUP
16 OZ. SOUR CREAM
2 MEDIUM ONIONS

PEEL AND DICE POTATOES. CHOP ONION, COVER WITH WATER AND SIMMER TILL TENDER. DO NOT DRAIN, ADD SOUPS, SOUR CREAM, VELVEETA CHEESE AND HAM. SIMMER 15 MINUTES.

THIS IS A TRADITION AT OUR HOME AT CHRISTMAS TIME. IT IS VERY GOOD AND VERY RICH! I THINK YOU WILL ENJOY IT!

If you are inclined to home can foods
You can make hamburger dill chips out of small zuchinni squash and no one can tell the difference between them and the pickle chips. Also larger zuchinni can be ground up and used for making relish. So if you have not planted enough pickles you now have an alternative. Just google up the recipies. People are always giving away zuchinni from thier garden.

VickiSam said:

... cool refreshing sweet .. pick me up
It is still hot, as well as humid here in Southern/Northern California ..


Freeze grapes -- medium colors are the best.

I wash bunches, then cut them up and place in small baggies. After dinner, before
bed when you have the urge for a sweet treat --- grab a bag out of the freeze and
enjoy the sweetness of a frozen treat without the hundred of calories.


Vicki Sam

I do this Vicki Sam and my
I do this Vicki Sam and my husband and I love them!

pinkkari09 said:

Super Bowl Cheeseball
I know it's not super bowl time but this can be shaped any way you like.

Super Bowl Party Cheeseball

4oz jar of Old English Cheese Spread
4oz jar of Olive and Pimento Spread
8oz Cream Cheese
Ritz Crackers
Stick Pretzels

Mix all 3 cheeses, chill them in order to make shaping easier
You can roll this in some crushed ritz (crush finely) to make handling and shaping possible.
Shape like a football on a large plate, this is super easy.
Use your stick pretzels to make the laces

This is the best Cheeseball recipe I've ever tried, mm mm good.

Enjoy,
Kari

Our new favorite pesto recipe
Our garden has been overflowing with basil this summer. I love pesto, but traditional Italian pesto is just a little too intense, too strong, for my taste.

I found this recipe on allrecipes.com -- the addition of spinach and almonds makes it milder -- and healthier, too! I've been making it all summer -- this recipe makes a big batch of about 4 cups of pesto, because it freezes beautifully.

Spinach Basil Pesto
(adapted from recipe posted on allrecipes.com by Dianne)

3 packed cups spinach leaves
2 packed cups fresh basil
1 cup toasted almonds
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup extra virgin olive oil

Whiz everything up together in a food processor. Taste, and add more lemon juice, pepper, or olive oil to your liking (don't let the strong raw garlic taste scare you -- it will mellow after a few hours in the fridge).

Just made a batch of this for dinner tonight -- pasta with pesto and zucchini from our garden! We also love mixing leftover pesto with light mayonnaise for a sandwich spread or vegetable dip.

Traci

pinkkari09 said:

Super Bowl Cheeseball
I know it's not super bowl time but this can be shaped any way you like.

Super Bowl Party Cheeseball

4oz jar of Old English Cheese Spread
4oz jar of Olive and Pimento Spread
8oz Cream Cheese
Ritz Crackers
Stick Pretzels

Mix all 3 cheeses, chill them in order to make shaping easier
You can roll this in some crushed ritz (crush finely) to make handling and shaping possible.
Shape like a football on a large plate, this is super easy.
Use your stick pretzels to make the laces

This is the best Cheeseball recipe I've ever tried, mm mm good.

Enjoy,
Kari

Pasta Salad


1 pound of pasta (any shape you desire, sea shells are the best)
1 green pepper cut up into small pieces
1 red pepper cut up into small pieces
1 sweet onion cut up into small pieces
celery cut up into small pieces
package of cherry grape tomatoes (you could cut in half or use whole)
3/4 cup of sugar
1/4 cup of oil and vinegar
can of tomato soup
mix sugar, oil, vinegar and soup together
cook pasta
cut up veggies
when pasta is cooked, mix everything together
yummy!

pinkkari09 said:

Super Bowl Cheeseball
I know it's not super bowl time but this can be shaped any way you like.

Super Bowl Party Cheeseball

4oz jar of Old English Cheese Spread
4oz jar of Olive and Pimento Spread
8oz Cream Cheese
Ritz Crackers
Stick Pretzels

Mix all 3 cheeses, chill them in order to make shaping easier
You can roll this in some crushed ritz (crush finely) to make handling and shaping possible.
Shape like a football on a large plate, this is super easy.
Use your stick pretzels to make the laces

This is the best Cheeseball recipe I've ever tried, mm mm good.

Enjoy,
Kari

VickiSam should like this for her football! LOL
Tailgater's Chili

2 LB ROUND STEAK, CUT INTO 1/2 INCH PIECES
1 ( 20 OZ. ) CAN KIDNEY BEANS, DRAINED
3 TBSP. CHOPPED GREEN CHILIES

MIX TOGETHER. ADD TO ABOVE:

1 ENVELOPE DRY ONION SOUP
1 ( 8 OZ. ) CAN TOMATO SAUCE
1 CAN OF BEER
1 1/2 TSP. CHILI POWDER

MIX ALL OF THE ABOVE TOGETHER AND BAKE 1 1/2 HOURS AT 350. REMOVE FROM OVEN.

MIX 1 PACKAGE OF CORN BREAD MIX AS DIRECTED, ADDING 1 CUP SHREDDED CHEDDAR CHEESE. BAKE AN ADDITIONAL 25 MINUTES OR UNTIL BROWN.

laughs_a_lot said:

If you are inclined to home can foods
You can make hamburger dill chips out of small zuchinni squash and no one can tell the difference between them and the pickle chips. Also larger zuchinni can be ground up and used for making relish. So if you have not planted enough pickles you now have an alternative. Just google up the recipies. People are always giving away zuchinni from thier garden.

I've got my printer going!
I've got my printer going! LOL Thanks for these great recipes!

survivorbc09 said:

Cherry Salad - Very Easy


1 can crushed pineapple, drained
1 can cherry pie filling
1 can condensed milk
1 container cool whip

Drain pineapple well. In a large bowl mix pineapple, cherry pie filling, Cool Whip and condensed milk, folding together gently. Chill and serve!

soooo good
I have made the barbecue and the cheese potato soup so far and they were sooo good



Thanks for sharing

Teresa

Angie2U said:

Cheese Potatoes


1 ( 2 lb ) package frozen hash browns
1 cup chopped green onion
1 pint sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
1 can of cream of chicken soup
1 stick oleo
8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese

Make sure potatoes are thawed. Bake uncovered at 325 degrees for 1 hour. This is a great dish to take to a potluck. You can just keep it in a crock pot so it will stay warm.

These potatoes sound good
These potatoes sound good and very easy to make. We've got a family get together this weekend, so, I think I will make these. Thanks!