it's so easy to make, you can serve it any day.
INGREDIENTS
1-2 pounds Fresh green beans
2 - 3 strips Bacon
3 - cloves Garlic peeled & crushed
10 - 15 Pearl Onions
8 - 10 small Red or White potatoes
1 - Chicken bouillon cube
1-2 tsp Just Simply Good Stuff! Mediterranean Medley
1/2 tsp black pepper
DIRECTIONS
Cut bacon into 2" pieces sauté in 2 quart. sauce pot on low, fry 2-3 minutes (do not drain grease!) add crushed garlic, cut tips off green beans, snap in half add to pot, add pepper, Mediterranean Medley, cover with water bring to boil, add bouillon turn down to simmer, cook 1 hour, add potatoes, peel onions add to pot, cook additional 30 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.
Active Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 90 minutes
Yield: servings 6-8
If you end up with leftovers you can freeze them for another meal or better yet add them to the next beef /chicken stew or vegetable soup you make. All sorts of leftovers can be used in soups or stews. For instance you can take the previous nights roast beef, cube it into 1 ½" pieces, set aside. Use a 4-5 quart pot, sauté garlic and onion in a small amount of olive oil, add 1 -2 tablespoons of flour, stir well to remove all lumps add 2 cans beef or chicken broth or stock, stir well. Add beef cubes, leftover green beans with potatoes & onions, canned or fresh corn (cut off of cob), a can of diced tomatoes, any fresh vegetables from the crisper like celery, carrots, mushrooms, bell pepper, leeks, broccoli, brussel sprouts. Just use your imagination and see what you come up with!
Cookies are perfect for anytime of the year. They are especially popular with kids and at holiday times. This recipe is a great one to add to your files. They make perfect hearts for Valentine's Day, Wedding Showers, Bridal Luncheons, Anniversary Parties, Mother's Day, etc. They are also perfect at Christmas for trees, Santas, stockings, etc. Easter Bunnies and Crosses, Shamrocks, Flags, Ghosts, Pumpkins, Cornocopias, etc. Whatever the occasion, this cookie recipe will work for you. For a totally different type of cookie, try the DATE BARS.
CUT-OUT COOKIES RECIPE
This recipe is from a 1990 Crisco grocery store give-away pamplet.
2/3 cup Butter Flavor Crisco
3/4 cup sugar
1 tbsp + 1 tsp milk
1 tsp vanilla
1 egg
2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
Cream Crisco, sugar, milk, and vanilla in a large bowl at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended. Beat in egg. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix into creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Roll half the dough at a time to about 1/8-inch thickness on floured surface. Cut in desired shapes. Place cookies 2-inches apart on ungreased baking sheet. Sprinkle with colored sugar and decors or leave plain to frost when cool. Bake at 375 degrees for 7 to 9 minutes. Cool slightly. Remove to cooling rack.
Makes approximately 3 dozen average-sized cookies.
DATE STICKS
This old recipe is from past church dinners in Iowa.
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 cup flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 cup finely chopped nuts
1 cup dates, cut into small pieces
granulated sugar
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine all the ingredients together in a medium bowl; mix well. Spread in a greased jelly roll pan or a cookie sheet with sides. Bake in a 350 degree for about 30 minutes. When cool, cut into bars and roll them in sugar.
You can probably name plenty of traditional Mexican foods for entrees and maybe even desserts and drinks but what about Mexican appetizers?
Mexican families love to gather together to enjoy one another's company and, of course, to delight in their favorite Mexican food recipes at the same time. A Mexican dinner table might be heaving with a wide selection of foods for people to help themselves or there might just be a couple of family favorites, which everyone loves.
Types of Mexican Appetizer Recipes
Corn chips and tortilla chips served with homemade salsa is always popular, either as a snack between two meals or as an appetizer at a party.
You can have different kinds of chips and different types of dips too. Guacamole, mild salsa, hummus, a creamy cheese dip, and a chili salsa might be a nice selection to serve with the dipping chips.
Other well loved Mexican appetizers include tamales, empanadas, chimichangas, and ceviche.
Mexican Salad Recipes
Mexican salads are very popular too and you can serve a mixed salad as an appetizer or make an impressive looking Mexican seven layer salad, which is an example of a traditional Mexican food recipe.
A seven layer salad looks great served in a glass bowl, so your guests can see every layer. The layers might include tomatoes, lettuce, corn kernels, fried ground beef, onions, Mexican cheese, olives, avocado, salsa, guacamole, black beans, sour cream, bell pepper, or whatever you like, or whatever you have in your kitchen.
Using contrasting textures and colors is always a good idea. Top your seven layer salad with some grated cheese and a handful of fresh cilantro and you will have a winning dish.
There are many different authentic Mexican food recipes you can consider if you want to serve a Mexican appetizer. If you are serving a rich and filling main course, you might want to consider something light, such as ceviche, a seafood cocktail or thinly cut stuffed tortilla pinwheels.
A Quick and Easy Mexican Appetizer Recipe
The following Mexican appetizer recipe is really easy to make and does not require a lot of ingredients. You can either make your own roasted red bell peppers or use a jar.
The same applies with the guacamole and you can use your favorite brand or make your own. The following recipe is enough for four to six people.
Tortilla Pinwheels with Roasted Bell Pepper and Goat Cheese
You will need:
4 small, soft flour tortillas
3 oz goat cheese
7 oz jar roasted red peppers
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 oz guacamole
Fresh basil, to garnish
How to make it:
Drain the roasted peppers and dry them with a towel or paper towels. Chop them coarsely. Spread the cheese over the tortillas and the guacamole over the cheese. Sprinkle the black pepper and the chopped roasted peppers over the top of the cheese and roll the tortillas up, pressing the edges well to seal them.
Cut each rolled up, stuffed tortilla into six slices with a sharp, serrated knife. Secure them with toothpicks and garnish with fresh basil. Serve these delicious Mexican appetizers chilled.
The addition of spinach to this green bean casserole is a tasty twist.
3/4 cup milk
1 (10.75 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup
2 (15 oz.) cans green beans, drained
1 (14 oz.) can chopped spinach, drained
2 (2.8 oz.) cans French fried onions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare a baking dish with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine the milk, sour cream and mushroom soup. Fold in the green beans and spinach. Stir in half the fried onions. Pour into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining fried onions on top.
Bake uncovered for 40 minutes or until bubbly.
=> Green Bean Casserole Recipe: Cheddar Green Bean Casserole
This extremely simple recipe is packed with rich flavor.
2 (14.5 oz.) cans green beans, drained
1 (10.75 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (6 oz.) can French fried onions
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Place green beans and the soup into a large microwave safe bowl; mix well. Cook in microwave on high heat for 3 to 5 minutes. Mix in 1/2 cup of cheese and continue to microwave for another 2 to 3 minutes.
Pour green bean mixture into a baking dish and sprinkle the fried onions and remaining cheese on top.
Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until the cheese melts and onions are lightly browned.
=> Green Bean Casserole Recipe: Ham Green Bean Casserole
Here's a great way to use up that leftover ham.
3 tablespoons butter
3 cups bread, cubed
1 onion, minced
3 cups cooked ham, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 (10 oz.) can cream of celery soup, undiluted
1/2 cup milk
1-1/2 cups instant rice
1-1/2 cups water
1 (15 oz.) can green beans, drained
6 slices American cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
In a small bowl, add the bread cubes.
In a large skillet, melt the butter; pour half of the butter over the bread cubes. Toss the bread cubes; set aside.
In the skillet, add the onion and cook over medium heat in the remaining butter for 2 minutes. Add the chopped ham. Stir in the celery soup and the milk. Bring to a boil; stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
Add the rice and the water into the baking dish. Add the green beans. Spoon the ham mixture on top. Layer cheese slices over casserole to cover completely. Sprinkle bread cubes on top evenly.
Bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until bubbly.
A delicious twist on the classic with fresh mushrooms and crisp slices of bacon.
2 (9 oz.) pkgs. frozen cut green beans, thawed
10 slices bacon
10 small fresh mushrooms, chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 cup half and half cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Place the green beans into a 1-quart baking dish.
In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium high heat until nice and crisp. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels. Drain some of the grease from the pan, but leave enough to coat bottom.
Add the mushrooms, garlic powder and onion powder to the skillet. Cook; stirring constantly for 4 minutes.
Pour in the half and half cream and stir to mix the bacon drippings with the cream. Simmer about 5 minutes until slightly thick. Pour cream mixture over green beans.
Crumble the bacon over the top of casserole and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
=> Recipe for Green Bean Casserole: Green Bean and Corn Casserole
Corn, sour cream and crackers makes this casserole a flavor sensation.
3 (16 oz.) cans seasoned green beans, drained
1-1/2 cups frozen corn
1 cup sour cream
1 (10.75 oz.) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
4 ounces buttery round crackers
1/2 cup butter, melted
1-1/2 cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Place the green beans and the corn into a 2-quart casserole dish; spread evenly to cover bottom of dish.
In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream and mushroom soup; mix well. Spread on top of the corn and beans. Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top.
In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter and cracker crumbs; sprinkle on top of casserole.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until bubbly and the cheese is melted.
A delicious twist on the classic with fresh mushrooms and crisp slices of bacon.
2 (9 oz.) pkgs. frozen cut green beans, thawed
10 slices bacon
10 small fresh mushrooms, chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 cup half and half cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Place the green beans into a 1-quart baking dish.
In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium high heat until nice and crisp. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels. Drain some of the grease from the pan, but leave enough to coat bottom.
Add the mushrooms, garlic powder and onion powder to the skillet. Cook; stirring constantly for 4 minutes.
Pour in the half and half cream and stir to mix the bacon drippings with the cream. Simmer about 5 minutes until slightly thick. Pour cream mixture over green beans.
Crumble the bacon over the top of casserole and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
=> Recipe for Green Bean Casserole: Green Bean and Corn Casserole
Corn, sour cream and crackers makes this casserole a flavor sensation.
3 (16 oz.) cans seasoned green beans, drained
1-1/2 cups frozen corn
1 cup sour cream
1 (10.75 oz.) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
4 ounces buttery round crackers
1/2 cup butter, melted
1-1/2 cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Place the green beans and the corn into a 2-quart casserole dish; spread evenly to cover bottom of dish.
In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream and mushroom soup; mix well. Spread on top of the corn and beans. Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top.
In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter and cracker crumbs; sprinkle on top of casserole.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until bubbly and the cheese is melted.
A delicious twist on the classic with fresh mushrooms and crisp slices of bacon.
2 (9 oz.) pkgs. frozen cut green beans, thawed
10 slices bacon
10 small fresh mushrooms, chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 cup half and half cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Place the green beans into a 1-quart baking dish.
In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium high heat until nice and crisp. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels. Drain some of the grease from the pan, but leave enough to coat bottom.
Add the mushrooms, garlic powder and onion powder to the skillet. Cook; stirring constantly for 4 minutes.
Pour in the half and half cream and stir to mix the bacon drippings with the cream. Simmer about 5 minutes until slightly thick. Pour cream mixture over green beans.
Crumble the bacon over the top of casserole and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
=> Recipe for Green Bean Casserole: Green Bean and Corn Casserole
Corn, sour cream and crackers makes this casserole a flavor sensation.
3 (16 oz.) cans seasoned green beans, drained
1-1/2 cups frozen corn
1 cup sour cream
1 (10.75 oz.) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
4 ounces buttery round crackers
1/2 cup butter, melted
1-1/2 cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Place the green beans and the corn into a 2-quart casserole dish; spread evenly to cover bottom of dish.
In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream and mushroom soup; mix well. Spread on top of the corn and beans. Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top.
In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter and cracker crumbs; sprinkle on top of casserole.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until bubbly and the cheese is melted.
A creamy casserole with chicken, green beans and a crunchy stuffing on top.
1 (10-3/4 oz.) can cream of chicken soup
1/4 cup milk
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch wide strips
2 cups frozen cut green beans, thawed
Directions
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare an 11x17-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
In a small bowl, combine the soup and milk until well blended.
In another small bowl, mix together the stuffing crumbs and the melted butter.
Layer the chicken, green beans, soup mixture and stuffing mixture in the baking dish. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until the chicken is no longer pink.
=> Green Bean Casserole Recipe: Alfredo Green Bean Casserole
This delicious casserole is made with green beans, Alfredo sauce and French fried onions.
2 (1 pound) pkgs. frozen cut green beans
1 (8 oz.) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 cup roasted red bell peppers, cut into small strips
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (10 oz.) container refrigerated Alfredo pasta sauce
1 (2.8 oz.) can French fried onions
Directions
Spray the inside of a 3 to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine the green beans, water chestnuts, bell peppers, salt and Alfredo sauce; mix well. Stir in half of the fried onions. Spoon mixture into slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low heat for 3 to 4 hours; stirring after 1 to 1-1/2 hours.
Right before serving, cook the remaining fried onions over medium high heat, in a skillet, for 2 to 3 minutes; stirring frequently. Stir the bean mixture and sprinkle the fried onions on top.
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