Monday, November 14, 2011

Spaghetti Squash

1 spaghetti squash, halved
2 Tbs. oil
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 c. tomatoes, chopped
3/4 c. feta cheese crumbles
3 Tbs. black olives, sliced
2 T. fresh basil, chopped

Preheat oven to 350. Place squash, cut side down on greased cookie sheet. Bake 3o minutes until tender. Cool. Heat oil, saute onion until tender. Add garlic, stir 1 minute, add tomatoes, only cook till warmed. Remove pulp from squash to large bowl. Toss with veggies, cheese, olives, and basil. Serve warm.

Fruit Salad Glaze

Combine in sauce pan:
4 1/2 c. flour
6 oz pineapple juice
1/3 c. sugar
1/3 c. orange juice concentrate
2 Tbs. honey
2 Tbs. lemon juice
Slowly bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil 2 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tsp. vanilla Allow to cool then pour over sliced fruit. Mix & alow to blen 3-4 hours before serving.

White Chili

1 pound chicken, cubed & cooked
1 med. onion, chopped
1/2 c. water
1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. chili powder
3 cans great northern white beans
8 oz. can green chilies
Combine all & simmer 30 minutes

Add:
1 c. sour cream
1/2 c. whipping cream

Garnish with tortilla chips, grated cheese, green onion, & tomatoes.

Sweedish Meatballs

Meatballs:
Saute:
6 Tbs. butter
1 med. onion, minced
Soak:
1 cup milk
1 cup bread crumbs
Combine all above with:
1 1/2 pound ground meat (any combo beef & pork)
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
pinch parsley
1 tsp. Worcestershire Sauce
1 tsp. garlic powder

Form in to 1" balls & bake on cookie sheet @350 for 20-25 mins.

Sauce:
Combine:
1 can crm of chicken
1 can crm of mushroom
1 can evaporated milk
1 can mushrooms
2 pint sour cream
1/2 Tbs. horseradish sauce
1 Tbs. Worcestershire Sauce
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp. black pepper
1/8 tsp. nutmeg

Place meatballs in slow cooker and pour sauce over top. Cook 3 hours on low.
Serve over egg noodles, rice, biscuits, or potatoes