Wild Rice Soup

This is great for a cold winter day. It's super yummy and different from your typical soup.
1 (6 oz) pkg. Wild Rice (I think I used Uncle Ben's, which you can find next to the Rice-a-Roni's and things)
1 c. finely chopped onion
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dried chervil (which I didn't have, so I just left it out)
1 tsp. or more curry powder (I like curry, so I added more for a stronger flavor)
1/2 tsp. dried mustard
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. butter, melted
1 (8 oz) pkg. sliced fresh mushrooms (which I avoided since I don't like them. You can leave them out or put them in for the flavor, then take them out later. I like the flavor, just hate the sliminess)
1/2 c. thinly sliced celery
1/2 c. flour
6 c. chicken broth
2 c. half and half
Cook wild rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, cook onion and next 5 ingredients in butter in a large Dutch oven (or wok) over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until onion is tender.
Add mushrooms and celery; cook, stirring constantly, until mushrooms are tender. Reduce heat to low. Add flour, stirring until blended. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Gradually add chicken broth; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.
Stir in cooked rice, half-and-half and cook until thoroughly heated. Yield: 12 cups

Meg's Stir Fry

I have hesitated to put this recipe on, although it is really good, because when I come up with my own recipes the measurements are, at best, very vague. Hopefully, I can give you a good enough idea to recreate what I make. :-)

Stew meat (or any meat you can cut into half-inch cubes) I use elk or deer most of the time, sometimes beef. I use about a half-pound of meat, but you can use as much or as little as you like.

1 bag frozen vegetables -- I've used many different varieties, our favorite is GV Deluxe Stir Fry, I've also tried adding my own mix of veggies, but the frozen bags are much easier.

Sauce:
2 c. beef broth
2 T. cornstarch
1/2 c. soy sauce

Cut the meat into half-inch cubes and fry in a large skillet. Add the veggies, heat until warm

Meanwhile, mix broth, soy sauce and cornstarch. When the veggies are heated add the sauce to the meat and veggies. Bring to a boil and let thicken.

Serve over rice.

Sweet & Spicy Glazed Steaks

I officialy have the most awesome husband ever. Last night he surprised me with dinner! He made Sweet & Spicy Glazed Steaks, a recipe he found himself. It was YUMMY, and I asked for the recipe so I could put it on here.

1/2 cup chunky salsa
1/4 cup ketchup
2 Tbsp packed brown sugar
1 Tbsp Dijon-style mustard
Steaks

Combine all ingredients in medium bowl. Reserve 1/2 cup; brush remaining on steaks during last 5 minutes of grilling (or broiling). Serve with reserved sauce. Makes about 3/4 cup.

Christmas Recipes

Last year mom e-mailed my this link to all these fun recipes for Christmas. It is a fun site and I thought I would share. Christmas Cookies!! There are other recipe ideas on here such as Christmas candy, pies, cakes etc. that look fun too. Happy Cooking!! Let us know if you try one and you LOVE it.

Country-Time Green Beans

2 cans green beans, drained
3/4 T. butter
3/4 T. all-purpose flour
3/4 t. sugar
1/3 c. chicken broth, warmed
3/4 t. cider vinegar
pepper to taste
3 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled (or bacon bits)

Melt butter in a 12" skillet; whisk flour until smooth. In a small bowl, combine sugar and broth together; add to flour mixture. Bring to a boil; stir for one minute. Reduce heat; mix in vinegar without boiling. Season with pepper; add green beans and bacon, heating until warmed. Serves 6.

Chicken & Noodles

8-oz. pkg. medium egg noodles, cooked
3 10-3/4 oz. cans cream of chicken soup
16 oz. can chicken broth
6-1/2 oz. can chicken

Combine ingredients in a large saucepan; heat until hot and mixture reaches desired consistency. Makes 4 to 6 servings.


Note: There are endless possibilities with Chicken & Noodles! Add whatever veggies are handy or sprinkle with cheese for a twist!

Cookie Dough Truffles

Attention all Cookie Dough Lovers! The filling of these truffles tastes like genuine chocolate chip cookie dough! (And it has no eggs!) I am SO excited to have found this. I even made some without the chocolate chips for my hubby, the chocolate-hater who loves Cookie Dough. And this recipe is EASY!!! I know Christmas is a ways off yet, but these are definitely going on my treat trays this year.

Recipe:

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1-1/2 pounds semisweet chocolate candy coating, chopped

In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the flour, milk and vanilla; mix well. Stir in the chocolate chips. Shape into 1-in. balls; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Loosely cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until firm.

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt candy coating, stirring often until smooth. Dip balls in coating; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm, about 15 minutes. If desired, remelt remaining candy coating and drizzle over candies. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 5-1/2 dozen