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Chickpea Salad<br /><br />3 cups garbanzos, cooked<br />1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved<br />1/2 cup green onions, chopped<br />1 Tbsp. parsley, chopped<br /><br />Dressing:<br /><br />2 Tbsp. olive oil<br />2 Tbsp. lemon juice<br />1/4 tsp. paprika<br />1/4 tsp. salt<br />1/8 tsp. tarragon leaves<br />
<br />Combine all ingredients and serve.</ul>
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<ul style="background-color: white; font-family: comic, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: 700;">1 (8 oz.) pkg cream cheese, softened<br />1/2 C. Veganaise<br />1 (.70 oz.) Good Seasons Italian dressing mix<br />1 French bread<br />1 to 2 cucumbers</ul>
<ul style="background-color: white; font-family: comic, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: 700;"><br />Mix together softened cream cheese, Veganaise, and dry dressing mix.<br />Spread on slices of loaf. Top with sliced cucumbers and sprinkle with salt, if desired. Makes 20 servings.</ul>
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<ul style="background-color: white; font-family: comic, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: 700;">1 onion, chopped (Walla Walla Sweet)</ul>
<ul style="background-color: white; font-family: comic, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: 700;">1 can olives</ul>
<ul style="background-color: white; font-family: comic, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: 700;">1 cup walnuts</ul>
<ul style="background-color: white; font-family: comic, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: 700;">1 can garbanzo beans</ul>
<ul style="background-color: white; font-family: comic, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: 700;">1/4 - 1/2 cup Vegannaise</ul>
<ul style="background-color: white; font-family: comic, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: 700;">2 Tbsp. McKay's Chicken-style seasoning</ul>
<ul style="background-color: white; font-family: comic, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: 700;">1 Tbsp. Bill's Best Beaf Seasoning</ul>
<ul style="background-color: white; font-family: comic, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: 700;">garlic powder to taste</ul>
<ul style="background-color: white; font-family: comic, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: 700;"><br />Mix in food processor until well blended. If you wish for a thinner<br />spread (or dip) add soy milk.</ul>
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<ul style="background-color: white; font-family: comic, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: 700;"><br />Nutty Sandwich Spread<br /><br />1 1/4 cups garbanzo beans, cooked, reserve liquid<br />2/3 cup olives, chopped<br />1/3 cup garbanzo liquid<br />1/3 cup peanut butter<br />1 1/2 Tbsp. tomato paste<br />3/4 tsp. Brewer's yeast<br />1/16th tsp. onion powder (or more)<br />1/16th tsp. lemon juice (or more)</ul>
<ul style="background-color: white; font-family: comic, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: 700;"><br />Mash the garbanzos completely. Add the remaining ingredients and mash well.<br />Serve on whole grain bread. This spread is similar to a Nuteena spread.</ul>
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Toss together and put in greased 8"x8" baking dish:</div>
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2 cups croutons <span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><br />2 cups shredded cheese</span></div>
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4 eggs<br />
2 cups milk<br />
1/2 tsp salt<br />
1/2 tsp powdered mustard</div>
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Cover with foil and refrigerate over night.</div>
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Remove foil and bake at 325° F. For 55 minutes. Serve piping hot!</div>
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Mix all ingredients together. Form into patties and fry in oil.</div>
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Serve with gravy or ketchup.</div>
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Recipe from Londa R.</div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">"Children growing up in an atmosphere where beauty is considered an important part of daily life cannot help being inspired to develop their own original ideas in these areas, nor can they help being prepared to live aesthetically themselves. There is a 'togetherness' in sharing a prepared table that even very small children feel, although they cannot express it verbally." </span></div>
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Edith Schaeffer</div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">These are words that guided me on my homemaking journey at the beginning of my child rearing years. Mrs. Schaeffer speaks so eloquently when she writes; she creates word pictures of simple things that speak so profoundly to our souls. In another place she shares that every dinner table should have a centerpiece that is vibrant, interesting, and transitions with the seasons and experiences of life. Such a focal point provides family members with objects of nature and beauty to enjoy. Flowers, moss, rocks, shells, seed pods, and more can be gathered outdoors and be brought inside to make creative points of interest without added expense or fuss. Including children and grandchildren in the process might mean adding points of color found in small toys like Lego's, plastic figures, or miniature tea sets. An atmosphere where creativity is encouraged can inspire a child and set the stage for original ideas as they grow through life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Remembering a favorite song from my teen-age years as I share this vignette of favorite blue things.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Love is Blue</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">by Andy Williams</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Blue, blue, my world is blue</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Blue is my world since I'm without you</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Gray, gray, my life is gray</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cold is my heart since you went away.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Red, red, my eyes are red</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Crying for you alone in my bed</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Green, green, my jealous heart</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I doubted you and now we're apart.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When we met how the bright sun shone</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Black, black, the nights I've known</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Longing for you so lost and alone</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Gone, gone, the love we knew</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Blue is my world now I'm without you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's that time of year! Spring has erupted and the lilacs are in full bloom! I can see the row of lilac trees in the front yard, all abloom in several shades of purple. They were started from shoots taken from my in-laws home more than twenty years ago. They have thrived and ended up growing so tall that I could no longer reach the blossoms. Last year we decided to trim them to a manageable height, and although we were careful to trim at the right stage of their bloom cycle, I will admit to being somewhat fearful that we wouldn't have blossoms this year. But they are more abundant than ever! A walk down lilac row is filled with their fragrance. Extraordinary! Just wonderful. And with the gentle hum of bees as they work their magic among the blossoms. Someone is going to be fortunate to have some lilac honey in their hive! It's the little blessings, like lilacs, sweet fragrance, and beauty that make life happy and complete.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for visiting Gracious Hospitality. Please come back soon!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18734696.post-15065140572034049742016-04-08T11:33:00.002-07:002016-04-08T11:33:45.388-07:00Spicy Vegetable Curry<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__v9DU9Ko1Uk/SR82p9cTbhI/AAAAAAAAE0g/cktKH-lj3Ck/s1600-h/DSC01774.JPG" style="background-color: white; color: #984480; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268990183542582802" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/__v9DU9Ko1Uk/SR82p9cTbhI/AAAAAAAAE0g/cktKH-lj3Ck/s400/DSC01774.JPG" style="background: transparent; border-radius: 0px; border: 1px solid transparent; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 0px 0px 0px; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 316px; margin: 0px auto 10px; padding: 8px; position: relative; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;"><strong>Spicy Vegetable Curry</strong></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;"><strong>2 c. potatoes, cubed</strong></span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;"><strong>1 c. cauliflower florets</strong></span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;"><strong>1 large onion, slivered</strong></span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;"><strong>1 c. carrots, peeled and sliced</strong></span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;"><strong>1 medium eggplant</strong></span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;"><strong>4 Tbsp. oil</strong></span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;"><strong>2 - 3 garlic cloves, finely minced</strong></span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;"><strong>one 2-inch piece ginger, finely minced</strong></span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;"><strong>2 Tbsp. green chilies</strong></span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;"><strong>1 Tbsp. paprika</strong></span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;"><strong>1 tsp. ground coriander</strong></span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;"><strong>1 Tbsp. ground cumin</strong></span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;"><strong>2-3 Tbsp. curry powder</strong></span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;"><strong>1 1/2 c. vegetable stock</strong></span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;"><strong>3 c. canned tomatoes, chopped</strong></span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;"><strong>1 Tbsp. cornstarch</strong></span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;"><strong>2/3 c. coconut milk</strong></span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;"><strong>1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper </strong></span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;"><strong>salt to taste</strong></span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;"><strong></strong></span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;"><strong>1. Heat oil in a large skillet. Add onion, potato and cauliflower and cook gently for 3 - 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the garlic, green chilies, ginger and spices. Cook and stir for 1 minute.</strong></span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;"><strong></strong></span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;"><strong>2. Add stock, tomatoes, and eggplant and season with salt. Cover and simmer gently for about 30 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.</strong></span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;"><strong></strong></span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;"><strong>3. Mix cornstarch and cold coconut milk together until smooth and stir into mixture. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve hot with Basmati or Saffron steamed rice.</strong></span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;"><strong></strong></span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;"><strong>Yield: 18 half-cup servings</strong></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for visiting Gracious Hospitality. Please come back soon!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18734696.post-89216642434217560692016-04-07T05:00:00.000-07:002016-04-07T05:00:11.024-07:00Vegetable Stir Fry<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 lb. firm tofu</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3 teaspoons McKay's Chicken-like seasoning</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 medium onion, quartered and sliced thin</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3 stalks celery, sliced thin at an angle</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 medium carrots, sliced thin at an angle</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 medium green or red pepper, sliced in thin strips</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 cups broccoli florets</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3 - 4 green onions, chopped</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/3 cup lightly toasted cashews or slivered almonds</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 Tablespoon grated fresh ginger root</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sauce:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 cup soy sauce or Tamari</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 Tablespoon cornstarch</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 1/2 Tablespoons brown sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 teaspoon garlic powder</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 teaspoon dry mustard</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup water</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Drain tofu, rinse and squeeze out excess water. Cut into 1/2 inch cubes. Place tofu in large non-stick skillet, add chicken seasoning and mix to coat. Saute until tofu is browned, adding oil as necessary. Remove pan from heat and set aside.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">To make sauce, dissolve cornstarch in soy sauce in a small bowl. Add rest of ingredients and stir to mix.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have all vegetables chopped and ready before proceeding with cooking.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">heat a small amount of oil over medium-high heat in large wok, skillet or saucepan. Add vegetables in following order, sauteing briefly (1 - 2 minutes) between each addition: 1) onions, 2) celery and carrots, 3) green or red peppers, 4) broccoli. When broccoli has turned bright green and is still crunchy, add tofu and stir fry sauce. Cook, stirring constantly until sauce thickens and vegetables are crisp tender. Add cashews or almonds, ginger and green onions. Serve over cooked rice, couscous or Oriental noodles.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Variation: Substitute a frozen Oriental vegetable mix for fresh vegetables. Add water chestnuts, fresh or canned bean sprouts, or very vegetables as desired.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for visiting Gracious Hospitality. Please come back soon!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18734696.post-59677587619714854102016-04-06T05:30:00.000-07:002016-04-06T05:30:12.408-07:00Corn Tamale Pie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Savory tofu mixed with vegetables and topped with a cornbread topping. Yum. It can't get much better than that!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 lb. firm tofu, frozen, thawed, squeezed dry and cubed</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 1/2 Tablespoons soy sauce or Tamari</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 Tablespoon peanut butter</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 teaspoon onion powder</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 teaspoon garlic powder</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mix together soy sauce, peanut butter, onion and garlic powder. Work mixture into tofu until well coated. Fry in non-stick skillet until tofu is browned, adding oil as needed to prevent sticking.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Vegetable Mixture:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 large onion, chopped</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 large bell pepper, chopped</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 clove garlic, minced</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 Tablespoon chill powder</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 teaspoon oregano</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 teaspoons cumin</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup sliced black olives</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 cups frozen or canned whole kernel corn</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 15-oz. can chili beans with liquid</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 4-oz. can green chilies</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a large non-stick skillet, saute onion, bell pepper, and garlic in a small amount of oil until soft. Add chili powder, oregano, and cuming. Saute briefly. Mix in rest of ingredients and browned tofu. Pour into a 9 X 13 inch oiled baking dish. Cover with cornbread topping.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bake in preheated 350 degrees oven for 30 - 35 minutes or until cornbread is golden.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cornbread Topping</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mix together in a bowl:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup cornmeal</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup unbleached flour (or gluten free alternative)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 teaspoons baking powder</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 teaspoon salt</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup soymilk or milk</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 Tablespoons oil</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 Tablespoon honey</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for visiting Gracious Hospitality. Please come back soon!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18734696.post-70130898812288028142016-04-05T05:00:00.000-07:002016-04-05T05:00:22.965-07:00Creamy Tofu Garlic Dip<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fresh herbs, mustard, and creamy tofu create a delight for the taste buds.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">8 oz. soft tofu, drained</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon (or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 teaspoons minced fresh chives or green onions</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 large garlic cloves, minced</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 Tablespoons stone-ground prepared mustard</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Salt to taste</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a food processor or blender, puree' tofu. Pour into a small bowl and stir in the rest of the ingredients. Serve at room temperature as a dip or spread, with crackers or vegetables. Makes about 1 1/4 cups.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As with just about anything made with tofu, dips taste better after having been refrigerated several hours or overnight, giving the flavors a chance to meld.</span><br />
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for visiting Gracious Hospitality. Please come back soon!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18734696.post-19967380162514728222016-04-04T05:00:00.000-07:002016-04-04T10:42:13.442-07:00Cream Cheese & Tofu Dip<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">A creamy dip to serve with raw vegetables or homemade crackers or chips. Enjoy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">3/4 cup soft tofu (6 oz.), well drained</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup light cream cheese or Neufchatel cheese (4 oz.) or Tofutti</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 teaspoon herb-and-spice seasoning blend</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 teaspoon dried dill</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 green onion, minced</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In food processor, combine all ingredients and process until smooth. Transfer to serving bowl and serve, or cover and refrigerate until needed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">*For a vegan version, substitute Tofutti for the cream cheese in this recipe.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for visiting Gracious Hospitality. Please come back soon!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18734696.post-81395333559843086052016-04-03T05:00:00.000-07:002016-04-03T05:00:06.242-07:00Zucchini Frittata<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Abundant in vegetables, the tofu base and tomato topping make this the perfect addition to any brunch or lunch table.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Saute' lightly until tender-crisp:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 Tablespoons olive oil</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 large onion, sliced thin</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4 medium zucchini, sliced thin</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3 cloves garlic, minced</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a separate bowl, mix together well:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">3/4 lb. tofu, blended</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup tofu, mashed</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 Tablespoons soy sauce/tamari</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3/4 cup flour (or gluten free alternative)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 teaspoons baking powder</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 teaspoon salt</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Prehead oven to 350 degrees F. Stir the sauteed vegetables into the tofu mixture. Scoop out 1/3 cupfuls of mix onto a sprayed baking sheet. Lightly flatten into circles. Bake for 15 minutes on one side, flip and bake 15 minutes more, or until golden brown. Serve over wide flat noodles or garlic and parsley fettuccine topped with tomato sauce.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tomato Sauce Topping:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 15-oz. can tomato sauce</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 cup water</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 Tablespoon olive oil</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 teaspoon garlic powder</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3 Tablespoons parsley, chopped</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mix all ingredients together in small saucepan. Simmer 15 - 20 minutes. Spread over frittatas.</span><br />
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<b>Those with an affection for afternoon tea delight in the creamy flavor and texture of clotted cream. This is a special, thick cream that's made by processing full-cream cows milk in a steam or water bath and then placing it into small pans where it forms clots as it cools slowly. It is served with scones, much to the delight of the the taster. Aunt Marcella enthusiastically comments on the subject whenever we share afternoon tea together. For nearly 30 years she would take an annual two-week summer holiday to the United Kingdom, planning the journey and schedule to include afternoon tea in Bed & Breakfast hostels across the countryside. Descriptions of puffy scones and large jars of clotted cream, so thick that a spoon stood straight up when set in it, delighted all of us in America as we marveled at such a creamy delight and wished to try something that seemed such perfection. Eventually, small jars of clotted cream have been found available in tea rooms and specialty shops. But for a premium price! Although this is near and dear to Aunt Marcella's memory, the jarred creams still don't meet the standard of her seasoned tongue. But something close is better than none.</b></div>
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<b>For those who cannot easily obtain jarred clotted cream, vegans (or those intolerant to dairy), or the health minded, other options are welcome. Although most alternatives are not equivalent substitutions, they can be just as delicious by their own right. Dairy cream is known for its high fat content and for the role it plays in raising cholesterol. Weight gain and heart disease can result from liberal use of high fat dairy products. Alternatively, non-dairy toppings can be free of saturated fats and can actually assist in healthy body weight and reduced risk of heart disease. A study reported in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition found that women who ate one to two tablespoons of nuts or nut butter daily (peanuts, almonds, or cashews) weighed four pounds less and had waistlines an inch smaller than those who did not eat them. Nuts activate the metabolism. They also add protein and fiber to one's diet, making them feel full and satisfied for longer periods of time. So, what does this have to do with cream? Nuts and nut butters make delicious creamy topping! Here's my family's favorite cashew cream recipe (below):</b></div>
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<span id="internal-source-marker_0.3816930407192558" style="font-size: small;"><b>Cashew Cream</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>14 oz. soft tofu, organic</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>1 cup raw cashews, washed</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>1/4 tsp. sea salt</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>1 tsp. stevia</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>1 tsp. vanilla</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>juice of 1/2 lemon</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>1 Tbs. agave syrup, organic</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Place all ingredients in a blender. Whiz until smooth and creamy. Pour immediately into a small pitcher or serving container. For a varied flavor, add a sprinkle of cinnamon. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>This makes a creamy, thick topping can can be poured over fruit or scones for tea. For a thicker topping, stir in some instant sure jel. This recipe will thicken over time as well.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is a dairy free version of Spaghetti Primavera. The secret? The cashews that make the sauce so creamy and smooth. I hope you enjoy it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 lb. firm tofu, cut into 2" x 1/8" pieces</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3 - 4 Tablespoons soy sauce</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 Tablespoon oil</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 medium onion, sliced</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4 cups broccoli florets</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 1/2 cups peas (fresh or frozen)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sauce:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup raw cashews</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 cups water</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 cup unbleached flour (or gluten free alternative)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 tsp. garlic powder</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp. onion npowder</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp. salt</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Spaghetti noodles, cooked</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Marinate the tofu pieces for 2 hours in mixture of soy sauce and oil. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the marinated tofu pieces lightly in the leftover marinade, adding more oil as necessary to keep from sticking. Set aside.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a large saucepan, heat a small amount of oil. Add onions and mushrooms and saute' untl onions are soft and mushrooms are browned. Add broccoli and peas with a small amount of water to keep from sticking and steam until almost tender.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">While vegetables are cooking, combine 1/2 cup cashews and 1 cup water in blender. Blend thoroughly until very smooth. Add remaining water and other ingredients and blend to mix.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Add blended sauce and cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring often. Stir in tofu pieces and serve hot over spaghetti noodles (or zucchini noodles).</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for visiting Gracious Hospitality. Please come back soon!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18734696.post-35334973820541612002016-04-01T05:00:00.000-07:002016-04-01T05:00:17.748-07:00Fresh Noodles Lo Mein<span style="font-size: large;">Fresh and light, this recipe is sure to please your crowd. Easy-peasy, since it uses frozen vegetables, it saves on chopping.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 Tablespoon dark sesame oil</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 Tablespoon soy sauce</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 lb. firm or extra-firm tofu, cut into 1" cubes</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">6 cups grated fresh ginger root</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper, optional</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3 Tablespoons bottled teriyaki sauce or soy sauce/tamari</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 large clove garlic, minced</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">9 or 10-oz. frozen Oriental-style vegetables, unthawed</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 small onion, sliced lengthwise</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 scallions, finely chopped</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Heat sesame oil and soy sauce in a skillet over medium-high heat and saute tofu until golden on all sides. Moisture should be cooked out.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a large stock pot, bring bouillon or broth powder and water to a boil. Add ginger, red pepper, teriyaki sauce, garlic and linguine. Simmer 2 minutes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Stir in browned tofu, frozen vegetables and onion; return to a boil and simmer two minutes more. Stir in sliced scallions and serve.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Makes six servings.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for visiting Gracious Hospitality. Please come back soon!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18734696.post-63931800268677785702016-03-31T05:00:00.000-07:002016-03-31T09:54:52.473-07:00Cream of Mushroom Soup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Did you know that mushroom soup doesn't have to come from a can? Here's a simple recipe that you may want to try.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cream of Mushroom Soup</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">2 cups milk (cashews, soy, or dairy)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 Tablespoons unbleached white flour (or gluten free alternative)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 1/2 teaspoons chicken-style seasoning</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 teaspoon dry parsley flakes</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 teaspoon salt</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/8 teaspoon paprika</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 4-oz. can mushrooms with liquid</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Place milk and seasonings in blender. Blend until smooth. Add mushrooms and blend briefly until mushrooms are chopped. Pour into saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat until thickened.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for visiting Gracious Hospitality. Please come back soon!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18734696.post-41776675711478228892016-03-30T05:00:00.000-07:002016-03-30T10:01:55.798-07:00Tofu Enchiladas with Mushroom Sauce<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tofu is a product that seasons beautifully. Although it is somewhat tasteless plain, it fancies up nicely with the addition of herbs and spices. Here it is used to create a Mexican enchilada dish. I think you'll like it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tofu Enchiladas</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Filling</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 lb firm tofu, frozen, thawed, squeezed dry and chopped</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 onion, chopped</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 Tablespoons soy sauce</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 teaspoon ground cumin</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 4-oz. can mushrooms, chopped</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 can olives, sliced</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Salt and pepper to taste</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 cups grated cheddar cheese or soy cheese (optional)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Corn Tortillas</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sauce</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup plain yogurt or low-fat sour cream or Tofutti vegan cream cheese</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 can cream of mushroom soup or soup recipe below</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Pinch garlic powder</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 small can chopped green chilies</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a large non-stick skillet, saute onions, tofu, soy sauce and cumin together in a small amount of oil until onions are transparent and tofu is browned. Add mushrooms and olives, and salt and pepper to taste.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a medium bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the sauce. Dilute with water to reach consistency for sauce.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cover the bottom of a 9 X 13 inch sprayed casserole dish with a thin layer of sauce. Put tofu mix and cheese on tortilla and roll up. Place seam side down in casserole dish and repeat until filling is used up. Pour rest of sauce over the top of rolled tortillas. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 - 30 minutes. May sprinkler cheese or olives on top.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cream of Mushroom Soup</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 cups milk (cashews, soy, or dairy)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 Tablespoons unbleached white flour</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 1/2 teaspoons chicken-style seasoning</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 teaspoon dry parsley flakes</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 teaspoon salt</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/8 teaspoon paprika</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 4-oz. can mushrooms with liquid</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Place milk and seasonings in blender. Blend until smooth. Add mushrooms and blend briefly until mushrooms are chopped. Pour into saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat until thickened.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for visiting Gracious Hospitality. Please come back soon!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18734696.post-5819737475623158452016-03-29T05:00:00.000-07:002016-03-31T09:55:30.535-07:00Sour Cream Mushroom Sauce<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yesterday I posted a recipe for Pecan Balls with Apricot Sauce. The recipe I'm sharing today is for Sour Cream Mushroom Sauce. It can be used to cover the Pecan Balls instead of the Apricot Sauce. It can also be used in potato or pasta dishes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sour Cream Mushroom Sauce</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Serves 10</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 teaspoon oil</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 - 2 chopped green onions</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 crushed garlic clove</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 teaspoon soy sauce</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2/3 cup sour cream (soy)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 11 ounce can cream of mushroom soup</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Saute onions in oil until they are transparent and soft. Add the garlic and continue to saute 1 minute more.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Add the soy sauce, sour cream, and mushroom soup. Heat through. Pour over nut balls (or food you'll be serving this with).</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for visiting Gracious Hospitality. Please come back soon!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18734696.post-82218049391516807582016-03-28T12:40:00.001-07:002016-03-30T19:42:26.822-07:00The Tea Ladies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Tea Ladies</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is a delicious savory recipe that creates a delightful main dish for a festive meal. The apricot sauce adds a bit of "sweet" to the dinner table for variety and your enjoyment.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pecan Balls</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Makes 10 servings</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 1/4 cups cracker crumbs</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3/4 cup ground pecans or pecan meal</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 tsp. salt</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 finely chopped onion, small</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 1/2 tsp. sage</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3/4 cup grated longhorn or mild cheddar cheese (soy)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 pressed garlic cloves</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3 Tablespoons minced parsley, fresh</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4 eggs</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mix all ingredients. Form into walnut sized balls.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pour apricot sauce over meatballs (recipe to follow). </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bake in a covered casserole at 350 degrees F. for 30 minutes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The pecan balls may be made ahead and frozen. Freeze uncooked balls at least 2 - 3 hours on cookie sheet. When ready to bake, place in baking dish and bake for 12 minutes at 350 degrees F. Then pour sauce over nut balls. Return to oven and bake covered at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Apricot Barbecue Sauce</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">10 servings</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 cup oil</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 cup rice vinegar or lemon juice</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3/4 cup apricot jam</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup catsup</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 Tablespoons brown sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 Tablespoons grated onion</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 teaspoon salt</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 teaspoon oregano</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Dash hot pepper sauce</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Handful of raisins</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is suggested that the raisins be cooked separately and added at the last minute or cooking time as they may sink to the bottom and stick, causing them to burn. Raisins may be omitted from recipe.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mix all ingredients and bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Pour over nut balls and bake.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">I love unusual recipes. Like this one! Who'da thought that onions could make delicious ice cream? I dare you to try it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Walla Walla Sweet Onion Ice Cream</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup milk</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup sugar</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">heat milk to where bubbles form on the edge of the pan. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Cool.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Add 4 pints whipping cream</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 cups finely shredded Walla Walla Sweet Onions</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 teaspoons vanilla</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Chill in ice cream freezer. It is ready to serve in about 30 minutes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Serve with shortbread or caramel topping.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for visiting Gracious Hospitality. Please come back soon!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1