Ham & Cheddar Chowder

Ham & Cheddar Chowder:

4 cups water

3 potatoes, peeled & cubed

1/2 cup carrots, sliced

1/2 cup celery, diced

1/4 cup onion, diced

1/2-1 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

2 tbsp Chicken or Ham Soup Base Powder

1 tin mushroom soup

1/4 cup butter

2 cups milk

1-2 cups cheddar cheese,*shredded

1 can corn, drained

1 1/2 cups cooked ham, cubed

2-3 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup water

In a large pot, bring water, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, salt and pepper to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 8-10 minutes or until veggies are tender-crisp. Do not drain! Stir in mushroom soup, corn, ham, chicken soup base, butter, and milk; simmer for a few minutes. Add cornstarch that has been mixed with water. Cook and stir well until thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat. Add shredded cheese. Stir until cheese is melted and mixed in. To serve sprinkle with more shredded cheese.

*1/4- 1/2 cup cheese whiz can be used in place of the marble cheese.

D.I.Y Brown Sugar

                                       D.I.Y Brown Sugar

 

 

 

 

Brown Sugar

1 cup sugar

1 tbsp molasses

 

Combine sugar and molasses. Mix well with a fork or a spoon. I like to use a spoon to press the clumps against the side of the bowl. It's as simple as that. I have made it in a blender;it does work but it looks nicer when you make it by hand. If you want a darker sugar you just add more molasses. I usually make an ice cream pail full at once to save for later use.

Spaghetti & Meatballs

Spaghetti & Meatballs

 

Meatballs:

2 lbs ground beef

2 eggs

1/2 cup milk

1/2 cup breadcrumbs OR rolled oats

2 tbsp dried onion flakes

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp italiano seasoning

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp seasoning salt

1/2 tsp ground pepper

 

Put all of the above ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well. Form meatballs. Brown meatballs in a large, deep frying pan with a splash of olive oil as well as 1/2 tsp minced garlic.

 

Tomato Sauce:

1 can tomato soup

1 cup water

1 jar of your favourite spaghetti sauce (I like to use homemade)

1 can of mushrooms (optional)

1 tbsp italiano seasoning

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

dash seasoning salt

salt & pepper to taste

 

Mix the tomato sauce ingredients in a bowl. Pour over meatballs.  Simmer at least 15-30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend together. During this time cook your spaghetti or choice of pasta. I like to serve this meal with garlic bread, corn and Cesar salad on the side.

 

Bacon & Chive Dip Mix

 

Bacon & Chive Dip Mix:

6 tbsp real bacon bits

3 tbsp onion flakes

3 tbsp dried chives

3 tbsp beef soup base

1/2 tsp garlic powder

Combine above ingredients. Store in fridge or freezer until ready to use. To make dip: combine 2-3 tablespoons of mix with 1 cup sour cream. serve with your favorite vegetables, ripple chips or crackers of choice. I also like to use it as a potato topping.

 

Pancakes for Two or Three

Pancakes for Two or Three:

-1 cup Flour

                       -1 tbsp Sugar                       
                   -1 tsp Baking Powder                          
   -1/2 tsp Baking Soda          
     -1/2 tsp Salt        
-1 Egg
-1 1/4 cup Milk
- 2 tbsp Oil

              Combine all the dry ingredients in a bowl. Combine milk, oil and egg; stir into dry ingredients and mix well. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto lightly greased frying pan; turn when bubbles start to form on the top of pancakes. Cook until second side is golden brown. Makes  approximately 8 or 9 pancakes. I like to serve these with my homemade caramel sauce. Recipe is in the link below:

 https://countrygal33.blogspot.com/2019/05/homemade-caramel-sauce-pancake-syrup.html?m=1