Prep: 2-1/2 hours + soaking Cook: 50 min. Makes20 tamales Ingredients 24 dried corn husks 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up 1 medium onion, quartered 2 teaspoons salt 1 garlic clove, crushed 3 quarts water Dough 1 cup shortening 3 cups masa harina Filling 6 tablespoons canola oil 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour…
Category: Main Dishes
Homemade Chicken Tortilla Soup
Prep/Total Time: 30 min. Makes 8 servings 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with garlic and onion, undrained 5 cups…
Artichoke and Spinach Chicken Casserole
Don’t be fooled by this recipe—it only looks complicated. I often double or triple this recipe. It is often one of the first casseroles to disappear at any meal. Prep: 30 min. Bake: 45 min. Makes: 8 servings 3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms 1 medium onion,…
Creamy Turkey Casserole
You can easily use chicken or duck in place of the turkey. I often use leftover stuffing in place of the croutons. Prep: 15 min. Bake: 40 min. Makes 12 servings 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted 1 can (10-3/4 ounces)…
Pizza Quinoa Casserole
Prep: 15 min. Cook: 10 min. Makes 6 servings 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed 1 small red onion, sliced 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms 2 cups chicken broth 1 cup quinoa, rinsed 2 cups pizza sauce 1 package (6 ounces) sliced turkey pepperoni 1 medium green pepper, chopped…
Apple and Parsnip Curry Soup
This soup is absolutely delicious, it has a wonderful curried buttery flavor from the parsnips and spice, then a delicate sweet apple flavor followed by spicy ginger at the end. Note: Sweet Potatoes can be substitued fro the parsnips if needed. 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 4 pink lady or gala apples, peeled, cored…
Game Day Appetizers
Here are 4 very yummy, easy to make appetizers that are easily eaten with just your fingers. Hope you enjoy them as much as my family and friends do. Buffalo Chicken Deviled Eggs 12 hard boiled eggs 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, divided 2 celery ribs, finely chopped 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup finely chopped…
Grilled Chicken Breast with Honeydew Salsa
1 1/3 cups finely diced peeled seeded honeydew or other melon 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro plus 1/4 cup cilantro leaves 1/4 cup finely diced red onion 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons finely grated lime peel 1 teaspoon finely chopped seeded serrano chile Nonstick vegetable oil spray 4…
