Cream of Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Cream of Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
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A classic comfort soup. Forget about getting it at a restaurant..A little time and a few ingredients and you've got rich and creamy love in a bowl.
Servings
6
Servings
6
Cream of Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
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A classic comfort soup. Forget about getting it at a restaurant..A little time and a few ingredients and you've got rich and creamy love in a bowl.
Servings
6
Servings
6
Ingredients
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot. Add the carrots, celery, onions, and garlic and sweat until the vegetables begin to soften about 5 minutes or so.
  2. Add the stock, water and the rice part of the rice mix to the pot. Bring to a full boil. Cover, remove from heat and let sit while you prepare the rest of the soup
  3. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter. Add the seasoning packet of the rice mix and stir to blend completely. Slowly add the flour (about 1/4 cup at a time), stirring to blend each addition. Once all the flour is blended in, cook the roux over medium heat for 1-2 minutes stirring frequently.
  4. Slowly add the milk/cream mixture to the roux. Continue to stir so that the mixture remains smooth. Cook and stir the cream mixture for 5 minutes or so. It should be very thick. Remove from the heat and keep warm.
  5. Return the pot with the stock and rice to the heat and add the chicken. Heat to just below boiling. Add the cream mixture in three parts, stirring well after each addition. Continue to cook, stirring frequently until the mixture is thickened. This may take 10 minutes or so.
  6. Check the soup for needing salt and/or pepper. If it seems too thick, add a little more milk. If it seems a little thin, add some instant mashed potato flakes.
  7. Ladle into soup bowls and enjoy.
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Italian Sausage Stuffing Skillet

Italian Sausage Stuffing Skillet
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Imagine an Italian sausage sandwich on garlic bread that you can eat with a fork.
Italian Sausage Stuffing Skillet
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Imagine an Italian sausage sandwich on garlic bread that you can eat with a fork.
Ingredients
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Line a small baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray. Spread the drained tomatoes on the sheet and sprinkle with 2 teaspoons of the garlic, the red pepper flakes, and 1/2 tablespoon of the olive oil. Roast in the oven for about 15 minutes, stirring half way through. Set aside.
  2. Place the sausage links in a large skillet. Add water to a depth of about 1/4 inch. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and cook until all the water has evaporated, turning occasionally. Raise the heat and add a little of the olive oil to the pan. Cook the sausages until they are browned on all sides, turning often, about 5 minutes.
  3. Remove the sausage from the pan and cut the sausage into 1 inch chunks when it has cooled slightly. Set aside. Add two tablespoons of the oil to the pan and add the onions and peppers. Cook until tender but not browned, 5 minutes or so. Remove from the pan and add to the sausage.
  4. Add a little of the chicken stock to the pan and stir to remove the browned bits. Melt two tablespoons of butter in the pan. Add the flour and stir until completely incorporated. Cook for another minute stirring often. Slowly add the remaining chicken stock stirring to keep things smooth. Cook for three minutes or so. Add the reserved tomatoes to the sauce and stir to blend. Add the sausage, peppers, and onions to the skillet and heat gently.
  5. Slice the bread in half lengthwise. Melt the remaining butter and olive oil. Add the remaining garlic and brush on the cut sides of the bread. Allow it to soak in a bit. Cut the bread into one inch cubes. Arrange on a baking sheet and bake until browned, about 5 - 7 minutes.
  6. Place the bread cubes in a large shallow serving bowl or divide among four individual pasta bowls. Top with the sausage, pepper and onion mixture. Sprinkle with half of the cheese. Pass the remaining cheese at the table
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Anadama Bread

Anadama Bread
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Delicious bread made with corn meal and molasses.
Servings
2 Loaves
Servings
2 Loaves
Anadama Bread
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Delicious bread made with corn meal and molasses.
Servings
2 Loaves
Servings
2 Loaves
Ingredients
Servings: Loaves
Instructions
  1. Mix 2-1/2 cups flour, salt, cornmeal and undissolved yeast in a large bowl. Mix in the butter.
  2. Alternate adding the hot water and the molasses, Beat for two minutes. Add enough additional flour to make a soft dough.
  3. Turn onto a floured board. Knead until smooth and elastic. This should take 10 minutes or so. form into a ball. Place the dough in an oiled bowl, turning to coat both sides. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a draft free place until doubled in bulk (about 1 hour)
  4. Punch dough down. On a floured board, turn the dough out and divide in half. Form each piece into a loaf shape and put in a greased 8 X 4 loaf pan. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise until doubled (45-60 minutes).
  5. Bake at 375 degrees for 35 minutes. The top should be golden and the bottom should sound slightly hollow when tapped. Remove from pans and cool on wire racks.
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Butternut Squash and Chicken Risotto

Butternut Squash and Chicken Risotto
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This recipe uses a roasted squash, leek, and garlic mixture. You will have enough for this recipe and at least another of your choosing. This will also freeze well if you want to share your squash love at a later time.
Servings
4
Servings
4
Butternut Squash and Chicken Risotto
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This recipe uses a roasted squash, leek, and garlic mixture. You will have enough for this recipe and at least another of your choosing. This will also freeze well if you want to share your squash love at a later time.
Servings
4
Servings
4
Ingredients
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray. Combine the squash, leeks, garlic, and olive oil in a large bowl.Spread the mixture on the baking sheet in a single layer. Bake 20-25 minutes, stirring half way though. The squash should be soft and lightly browned. Set aside.
  2. Heat a deep skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and allow it to melt. Add the red onion and cook stirring occasionally until translucent. Add the rice, tossing to coat well. Cook the rice until it is becoming translucent about 7-10 minutes. Add the white wine to the pan and continue to cook until it has evaporated (this will also de-glaze the pan).
  3. Using a ladle, add approximately 1/2 cup of the hot stock to the pan. Cook and stir until the stock has been absorbed into the rice. Continue to add stock, stirring and cooking until each addition is absorbed. This is probably a good time to pour a glass of wine, it's going to take awhile. You are looking for rice with a creamy texture but grains with a little bite.
  4. Add the chicken and squash to the pan. Add more stock as needed to keep the creamy texture of the rice. Heat until everything is steaming. Add about half of the cheese and stir until it melts. Taste the dish and add salt and pepper if needed. Serve in shallow bowls. Pass the rest of the cheese at the table.
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Toll House Cookies

Toll House Cookies
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Servings
6 Dozen
Servings
6 Dozen
Toll House Cookies
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Servings
6 Dozen
Servings
6 Dozen
Ingredients
Servings: Dozen
Instructions
  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Cream butter and sugars together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat to combine well.
  2. Dissolve the baking soda in the hot water. Add to egg and sugar mixture and mix. Add the flour and stir until well combined.Stir in the nuts and chocolate chips until evenly combined.
  3. Using a small cookie scoop, place dough on parchment lined baking sheets. about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes. Allow to cool on pan for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store airtight for up to 1 week.
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