Zucchini Garden Chowder

INGREDIENTS

• 2 medium zucchini, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/3 cup butter, cubed
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 cups water
• 3 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
• 1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
• Pinch sugar, optional

DIRECTIONS

In a Dutch oven, saute the zucchini, onion, parsley and basil in butter until vegetables are tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper. Gradually stir in water. Add the bouillon and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Add the tomatoes, milk and corn; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until corn is tender.

Just before serving, add cheeses; stir until melted. Stir in sugar. Garnish with parsley if desired. Yield: 8-10 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts).

From: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/zucchini-garden-chowder

Best Southern Red Velvet Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 Tablespoons unsweetened, cocoa powder
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil or canola
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1-2 oz. red food coloring, depends how deep you want the color
• 1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
• ½ cup plain hot coffee, prepared (don't skip this ingredient)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325 F.
2. Generously grease and flour (2) 9-inch round cake pans. Set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cocoa powder and salt. Set aside.
4. In a large bowl, combine the sugar and vegetable oil.
5. Mix in the eggs, buttermilk, vanilla and red food coloring until combined.
6. Stir in the coffee and white vinegar.
7. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients a little at time, mixing after each addition, just until combined. (Batter will be thin)
8. Pour the batter evenly into each pan.
9. Bake in the middle rack for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs clinging to it. Do not over bake as cake will continue to cook as it cools.
10. Let pans cool on a cooling rack until the pans are warm to the touch.
11. Slide a knife or offset spatula around the inside of the pans to loosen the cake from the pan.
12. Gently remove the cakes from the pan and let them finish cooling. (The warm cake will be very delicate)
13. Frost the cake with cream cheese frosting when the cakes have cooled completely.

From: http://divascancook.com/the-best-red-velvet-cake-recipe-easy-homemade-moist-with-southern-flair/

Parmesan Artichoke Soup

INGREDIENTS

• 4 celery ribs, finely chopped
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
• 1/2 cup butter, cubed
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cartons (32 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 quart heavy whipping cream
• 1-1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), chopped

DIRECTIONS

In a large saucepan, saute the celery, onion and carrot in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the flour, thyme, salt and pepper until blended; gradually add broth. Add bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Reduce heat; whisk in the cream, cheese, artichokes and tomatoes. Bring to a gentle boil. Simmer, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until flavors are blended. Discard bay leaves. Yield: 12 servings (3 quarts).

from: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/parmesan-artichoke-soup

Breakfast Casserole

• 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 jar (7 ounces) roasted red peppers, drained and chopped, divided
• 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 8 eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded provolone cheese

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 425°. In a skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the red peppers and all the spinach.

In a bowl, combine flour, Parmesan cheese, basil and salt. Combine eggs and milk; add to dry ingredients and mix well. Pour over spinach.

Bake 20-25 minutes or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean. Sprinkle with provolone cheese and remaining red peppers. Bake 2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting. Garnish with rosemary if desired. Yield: 10-12 servings.

From: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/christmas-breakfast-casserole

Sweetcorn Fritters

• 3⁄4cup standard plain flour
• 1teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2teaspoon salt
• 1egg
• 440g cream-style corn
• 2tablespoons oil

1. Sift flour, baking powder, salt and pepper to taste into a bowl.
2. Add egg, mixing to combine.
3. Stir in sweetcorn.
4. Heat oil in a frying pan.
5. Drop tablespoonsful of corn mixture into pan.
6. Cook until golden then turn and cook the other side.
7. Drain on absorbent paper.
8. Serve hot.

Starbucks Lemon Loaf

Starbucks Lemon Loaf
1 1/2 cup(s) FLOUR
1/2 teaspoon(s) BAKING SODA
1/2 teaspoon(s) BAKING POWDER
1/2 teaspoon(s) SALT
3 EGGS
1 cup(s) SUGAR
2 tablespoon(s) BUTTER; Softened.
1 teaspoon(s) VANILLA
1 teaspoon(s) LEMON EXTRACT
1/3 cup(s) LEMON JUICE
1/2 cup(s) OIL (recommend coconut oil)
LEMON ICING
1 cup(s) POWDERED SUGAR; Plus 1 Tablespoon.
2 tablespoon(s) WHOLE MILK; I Used 2%.
1/2 teaspoon(s) LEMON EXTRACT

Instructions
Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
Use a mixer to blend together the eggs, sugar, butter, vanilla, lemon extract and lemon juice in a medium bowl.
Pour wet ingredient into the dry ingredients and blend until smooth.
Add oil and mix well.
Pour batter into a well greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until a toothpick stuck into center of the cake comes out clean.
Make the lemon icing by combining all the icing ingredients in a small bowl with an electric mixer on low speed.
When the loaf is cool, remove it from pan and frost the top with the icing.
Let the icing set up before slicing.

From: https://www.facebook.com/PMChat/timeline

Chicken Potpie

(Originally From Taste of Home)

Ingredients

• 2 cups diced peeled potatoes

• 1-3/4 cups sliced carrots

• 1 cup butter, cubed

• 2/3 cup chopped onion

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1-3/4 teaspoons salt

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

• 3/4 teaspoon pepper

• 3 cups chicken broth

• 1-1/2 cups milk

• 4 cups cubed cooked chicken

• 1 cup frozen peas

• 1 cup frozen corn

• 2 packages (14.1 ounces each) refrigerated pie pastry

• Preheat oven to 425°. Place potatoes and carrots in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, covered, 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender; drain.
• In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Stir in flour and seasonings until blended. Gradually stir in broth and milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in chicken, peas, corn and potato mixture; remove from heat.
• Unroll a pastry sheet into each of two 9-in. pie plates; trim even with rims. Add chicken mixture. Unroll remaining pastry; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in tops.
• Bake 35-40 minutes or until crust is lightly browned. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting. Yield: 2 potpies (8 servings each).
Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked pies. To use, remove from freezer 30 minutes before baking (do not thaw). Preheat oven to 425°. Place pies on baking sheets; cover edges loosely with foil. Bake 30 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 350°; bake 70-80 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.