Winter Warm-Up
Ham and Bean Soup
Submitted by:Margaret Shauers for www.allrecipes.com
INGREDIENTS:
1 (20 ounce) package 15 bean soup mix
5 quarts water, divided
1 pound cooked, cubed ham
2 fully cooked bratwurst, sliced
1 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup sliced carrots
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried basil
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Rinse dry beans and place in a Dutch oven with 3 qts. of water. Bring to a boil; boil for 3-5 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans. Return to pan; add remaining water and the next 13 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until beans are almost tender. Add tomatoes and chilies; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
Makes 18 servings.
Hot German Potato Salad III
Submitted by:Tequila for www.allrecipes.com
INGREDIENTS:
9 potatoes, peeled
6 slices bacon
3/4 cup chopped onions
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup distilled white vinegar
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 30 minutes. Drain, cool and slice thin.
2. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside, reserving drippings.
3. Saute onions in bacon drippings until they are golden-brown.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, celery seed, and pepper. Add to the sauteed onions and cook and stir until bubbly, then remove from heat. Stir in water and vinegar, then return to the stove and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil and stir for one minute. Carefully stir bacon and sliced potatoes into the vinegar/water mixture, stirring gently until potatoes are heated through.
Makes 12 servings.
Apple Stuffed Pork Chops
Submitted by: Nancy Burrowes for www.allrecipes.com
INGREDIENTS:
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1/4 cup butter
3 cups fresh bread crumbs
2 cups chopped apples
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 (1 1/4 inch) thick pork chops
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large skillet saute onion in butter or margarine until tender. Remove from heat. Add the bread crumbs, apples, celery, parsley and salt. Mix all together. Cut a large pocket in the side of each pork chop; season inside and out with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon apple mixture loosely into pockets.
3. In skillet, heat oil to medium high and brown chops on both sides. Place browned chops in an ungreased 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove cover and bake for 30 minutes longer or until juices run clear.
Makes 6 servings.
Green Beans Amandine
By: Brenda DuFresne for www.allrecipes.com
INGREDIENTS:
1 pound fresh or frozen green beans, cut into 2 inch pieces
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup slivered almonds
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. In a saucepan, bring beans and water to a boil; reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until the beans are crisp-tender; drain and set aside. In a large skillet, cook almonds in butter over low heat. Stir in lemon juice and seasoned salt if desired. Add beans and heat through.
Makes 6 servings.
Baked Apples
Submitted by: LuCynda Hansen for www.allrecipes.com
INGREDIENTS:
4 tart green apples
1/2 cup brown sugar
4 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Scoop out the core from top of the apple, leaving a well. Do not cut all the way through. Stuff each apple with 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 1 tablespoon butter. Place in a shallow baking dish and sprinkle with cinnamon.
3. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, until sugar begins to caramelize and apples are tender.
Makes 4 servings.
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