Strawberry Spinach Salad...

1 bag of spinach

1 pint strawberries

8 oz. slivered almonds

1 can Mandarin oranges drained (optional)

Dressing

Put in Blender

1/4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 cup vinegar

1 Tbs. poppy seeds

1 1/2 tsp. dried minced onion

1/4 tsp. paprika

1/2 cup oil

2 tsp. sesame seeds.

Could also use Brianna's Brand Blush Wine, Poppy Seed, or Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing. Toss salad with dressing just before serving.

Pasta Salad...

1 lb. box pasta noodles (I use penne)

1 can diced olives

1/2 red onion (optional)

1/2 bag shredded carrots

1-2 cucumbers diced

3 big tomatoes diced

1 bottle Kraft Italian dressing (as much to your taste)

Salad Supreme

Cook noodles according to package directions.  Rinse with cold water and drain well.  Transfer to a bowl and let cool in refrigerator.  Add above ingredients and sprinkle with salad supreme.

Pasta Chicken and Pea Salad...

1 lb. box any pasta noodles (I like mini penne or macaroni)

1 big can white chicken breast (shred with fork)

1/2 bag frozen peas (thawed)

1/4 onion chopped

4-5 stalks celery chopped

Boil pasta noodles until al dente and drain and rinse.  Let noodles cool slightly.  Add chicken, peas, onion, and celery.

Dressing

1 cup mayo

3 tsp. lemon juice

1 Tbs. milk

Whisk until smooth.  Add to salad.  May need to double.  Refrigerate and eat.

Frog Eye Salad...

1/2 box frog eye noodles (Acini Pepe)

Cook according to package directions and rinse with cold water

1 small package vanilla pudding

3/4 cup milk

Mix pudding and milk together and set aside

2 15 oz. cans pineapple tidbits drained

2 10 oz. cans mandarin oranges drained

2 8 oz. cool whip

Shredded coconut and marshmallows to taste.  Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.  Stir and refrigerate.

Farmer Chicken Salad...

5 cups cubed, cooked chicken (5-6 chicken breasts)

2 Tbs. Olive or Vegetable Oil

2 Tbs. Vinegar

2 Tbs. Orange Juice

1 tsp. salt

Mix above ingredients together and let marinade for a couple hours in refrigerator.

3 cups cooked white rice cooled (Uncle Ben's Original Recipe)

1 1/2 cups red grapes (cut in half)

1 cup pineapple

11 oz. can mandarin oranges (drained)

1 cup slivered almonds

1 1/2 cups celery

Dressing 

1 1/2 cup mayo (may need to use more)

Combine all ingredients and serve.

Chinese Chicken Salad...

1/2 lb. cooked shredded chicken or 2 large cans of chicken

1 head shredded lettuce

4 stalks green onion

2 Tbs. chopped almonds

2 Tbs. toasted sesame seeds

2 oz. Deep fried rice sticks (Maifun)

Dressing

2 Tbs. sugar

1/4 cup oil

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. accent

1/2 tsp. pepper

1 Tbsp. sesame oil

3 Tbsp. Japanese vinegar

Mix chicken, lettuce, onion, almonds, sesame seeds, and rice sticks together.  Prepare dressing by mixing oil, sugar, salt, accent, pepper, sesame oil, and Japanese vinegar together.  Toss salad just moments before serving.

Mom's Chicken Salad...

4 Chicken breasts cooked and cut into cubes

1/2 cup sliced celery or more

1/2 cup sliced almonds

6 pieces of bacon cooked and crumbled

avocado and boiled eggs (optional)

Dressing

1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice

1/2 cup mayo (can double if needed)

Mix all together, chill, and serve on croissants

Chicken and Rice Salad...

1 package Uncle Bens Fast Cook Long Grain and Wild Rice

2 cups chopped cooked chicken (2-4 chicken breasts)

1 cup seedless grapes cut in half

1 cup cashew halves

2 TBS. onion

Cook rice according to package directions.  When rice has cooled, put the rest of the ingredients in.

Dressing

1 cup mayo

1 TBS. Milk

3 TBS. Lemon Juice

Whisk dressing together and pour over salad before serving.

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad...

1 big head broccoli

1 head cauliflower (might not need all of it)

1/4 cup red onion diced 

1 package bacon

cheddar cheese (cubed or shredded)

Cut broccoli and cauliflower into small bite sized pieces.  Add rest of ingredients.

Dressing 

1 cup mayo

1/4 cup sugar

2 TBS. apple cider vinegar

Whisk above ingredients together until dressing is smooth.  Toss and coat.  Refrigerate.  I usually double the dressing.

Tortilla Soup...

2-3 cups chicken broth

2 chicken breast cooked and cubed

a few dashes of garlic salt

15 oz. can diced tomatoes

14.5 oz can whole corn (drained)

15 oz. can black beans (optional)

2-3 tsp. chili powder

Monterey Jack Cheese, grated

Avocado Slices (optional)

Lime juice (optional)

Tortilla Chips

2 Tbs. Sour Cream

Add cooked chicken, broth, garlic salt, tomatoes,  corn, beans, chili powder in crock pot.  Cook on low in crock pot for a few hours.  Before serving soup, add sour cream.  It makes the soup creamy.  To serve, layer tortilla chips on bottom of bowl, squirt with lime juice, sprinkle grated cheese and spoon hot soup over.  Top with avocado slices and more cheese.

Mount Rainier Chili

6 cans white beans, drain mostly
6 cups chicken broth
4 cloves garlic
2 4 oz. cans diced green chilis
2 tsp. ground cumin
1.5 tsp. dryed oregano
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

Cover 3-4 chicken breasts in olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake in oven at 350 until cooked throughout (25 min.). After chicken is cooked, cut into bite size pieces. Mix above ingredients in large pot and bring to a boil, then add chicken. Before serving, shred 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese into pot and stir. Serve with tortilla chips, avocado, tomato and sour cream.

Mom's Chili...

1 lb. hamburger

30 oz can hunts chili beans or 2 cans chili beans

2 cans tomato soup

2 cans water

1 1/2 tsp. chili powder

1/2 tsp garlic powder

Brown hamburger, then add rest of the ingredients and simmer for 45 minutes.  

Baked Potato Soup...

4 large baking potatoes

2/3 cup butter

2/3 cup flour

6 cups milk

1 cup sour cream

2 cups cooked bacon (crumbled)

5 oz. grated cheese

4 green onions (optional)

salt and pepper

Heat oven to 350 degrees and bake the potatoes until tender.  Melt butter in a saucepan.  Slowly blend in flour with wire whisk until thoroughly blended.  Gradually add milk to the butter/flour mixture, whisking constantly.  Whisk in salt and pepper and simmer over low heat, stirring constantly.  Cut the potatoes in half, scoop out the insides and set aside.   When milk is hot, whisk in potatoes.  Whisk well, add sour cream and crumbled bacon.  Heat thoroughly.  Add cheese a little at a time until it is melted.

Autumn Soup...

1 lb. hamburger

1 cup onion

4 cups beef broth

1 cup diced celery

2 tsp. salt

1 bay leaf

1 cup diced carrots

1 cup diced potatoes

1 tsp. kitchen boquet

1/4 tsp. pepper

1/8 tsp. basil

1 qt. tomatoes, undrained

Brown hamburger and onion.  Stir in the rest of the ingredients except tomatoes.  Simmer 45 minutes or until potatoes are starting to get soft.  Add tomatoes and simmer 30 minutes.  Don't overcook potatoes.  Can lessen cooking time.

Easy Banana Bread...

1 box yellow cake mix

1 small package instant Banana Cream Pudding

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup oil

3 Ripe Banana, mashed

4 eggs

Mix all ingredients together.  Pour into 2 large or 4 small greased loaf pans.  Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes.  I would cook for less time if using small loaf pans.