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Loquat Butter

3 gal
2 c
1 3/4 c
3 t
1/2 t
unpitted ripe loquats (2 gal pitted)
water
sugar
cinnamon
cloves
Wash loquats, cut off flower end, scrape out seed and portion of membrane that is easily removed. Add water and bring to a boil. Add 1 1/2 cups of the sugar. Chop with metal spatula and mash with potato masher while in pot. Remove 1/3 and blend, then return to pot and simmer until thick. Add spices premixed with 1/4 cup sugar. Makes 7 pints.Canning. Sterilize 7 pint jars/lids/rings in dishwasher. Place on steamer between holes over boiling water. Ladel jam into jars to 1/4-1/2″ from top. Wipe any jam from rim with clean damp cloth, add lid, tighen ring to slight resistance. Put cover on steamer. When steam is visible through escape holes, time 5 more minutes, then remove cover and turn off heat. Wait 1 min then set jars aside to cool for a few hours. Remove rings. Store in cool dark dry place.

Eat on bread or over waffles.

Medium Salsa

15
2
3
4
1 bunch
large tomatoes
large onions
large peppers
jalepenos
cilantro
Place tomatoes in boiling water for one minute, then drop into cold water, remove, peal, chop. Chop onions. Boil peppers for 5 minutes, remove seeds and stems, chop. Finely chop cilantro (Should make approximately 1cup if only the leafy half of the bunch is used). Remove veins, seeds, and stems from jalepenos, puree in a blender with 1 cup water.Combine all ingredients, boil for 2 minutes, pour into sterile jars. Makes about 5 quarts

Fiesta Zucchini Soup

2
1/4
2 qt
1
1 c
2 T
Italian sausages
large onion
V-8 juice
10-inch zucchini
cooked pasta
pesto
Brown the sausage and finely chopped onion. Add juice. Stir well. Add zucchini choped in bite-size pieces. Simmer until zucchini is cooked. Add noodles and pesto. Serve with corn chips or crackers, and with fruit on the side. 

Amy’s original recipe.

Gaspacho

1 3/4 lb
1
1
2 cloves
1 T
1/3 c
1/4 c
1 T
2 1/2 c
1
1
2
1
2
ripe tomatoes
large cucumber, chopped
green bell pepper, chopped
crushed garlic
black olives, finely chopped
white wine vinegar
olive oil
tomato paste
water
small onion, chopped
green bell pepper, diced
green onions, thinly sliced
large cucumber, chopped
hard-boiled eggs, chopped
Cover tomatos with boiling water for 1 minute, plunge into cold water, remove and peel, then chop very finely. Mix the tomatoes, 1 each of the chopped cucumbers and peppers, the garlic, olives, vinegar, oil, and tomato paste, and season to taste. Cover and refrigerate 2-3 hrs, then thin to taste with 2-3 c chilled water.Serve chilled with the chopped ionion, pepper, scallions, cucumber, boiled egg, herbs and croutons on the side to be added while eating.

Make garlic herb croutons as follows. Preheat oven to 350. Cut two 1/2 thick slices of bread. Remove the crusts and cut each into 16 cubes. In a bowl, mix 3 T olive oil, 2 crushed cloves garlic, 1 T chopped fresh oregano, 2 T chopped fresh thyme, 1 T chopped fresh rosemary and a pinch of chili flakes. Add the bread to the mixture and toss until the oil has been absorbed. Bake the bread cubes in a single layer for 10-12 min or until golden brown, turning once.

Adapted from AllRecipes.

Chicken Noodle Soup

4
1
1
1
1 can
1/3 lb
2 T
2 T
1 1/2 c
  large carrots
large onion
3 stalks celery
chicken breast
green beans
corn (if no celery)
chicken base
butter
rotini
Chop onions and celery and raw chicken breast. Brown in butter in 1 gallon pot. Add carrots and water to near top. Boil until carrots begin to soften then add rotini. Boil for 10 min, add green beans and corn. Remove from heat.Serves 6 adults.

Pumpkin Soup

4 t
1/2 c
1 clove
2 c
4 c
1
1 pinch
1/3 t
1 pinch
1/2 t
1/4 t
2 c
butter
chopped onion
garlic, pressed
pumpkin puree (canned works great)
chicken stock/broth
bay leaf
sugar
curry powder
nutmeg
salt
black pepper
light cream or half & half
Melt butter in large soup pot. Saute onions and garlic until translucent, about 8 minutes. Add pumpkin, chicken broth, and spices and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. (Add seasoning to taste.)Before you serve the soup, add cream and warm but do not let boil. I recommend serving the soup with sourdough bread.

Potato Salad

16
1/4 c
1/4 c
3/4 c
1/2 c
6
1/2 c
1 T
small new red potatos
mayonnaise
mustard
finely chopped celery
pickles
finely chopped hard-boiled eggs
pickle juice
dill weed
Boil the potatoes until they are just a little soft. Chop into small cubles. Mix everything (There should be enough mayonnaise to only ligthly coat the potatos). Refrigerate.

Chicken Curry

1
6
2
1 t
1/2 t
1/2 t
5
1 T
2 T
2 T
1
medium onion, diced
chicken thighs cut in 1 inch cubes
15 oz cans diced tomatoes
garlic powder
powdered ginger
black pepper
coriander pods
curry
tomato paste
garam masala
14 oz can coconut milk
Saute onion and chicken. Add tomatoes, garlic powder, powdered ginger, black pepper, coriander pods, curry, and tomato paste. Simmer over low heat 45 min to 1 hour. Remove from heat, remove coriander pods, and add garam masala and coconut milk.Serve over brown basmati rice, with a steamed vegatable and fruit salad on the side.

Stan’s Favorite Chili

1
1
2 lbs
1 6 1/2 lb
1 29oz
about 1/3 cup
very large onion
green pepper
lean ground beef
can diced tomatoes in juice*
can pinto beans
tomato powder
garlic powder
chili powder
salt
black pepper
oregano
Saute onions and green pepper until the onions are transparent. Add and brown hamburger. Add tomatoes, reserving about two cups to puree in blender. Rinse beans and add with other ingredients. Simmer 15-45 minutes .Eat topped with sour cream, with corn bread on the side.

*from Smart & Final

Amanda’s White Chili

1 lb
1 lb
1 1/2 t
1 T2 cans
2 cans
1 can
1 t
1 t
1 t
1 t
1 c
1/2 c
medium onion
cubed chicken
garlic powder (or 2 cloves)
vegetable oil
salt, black pepper, parsley
green chilis
great northern beans, rinsed
chicken broth
cumin
oregano
pepper
cayenne (or less)
sour cream
whipping cream
Saute onion, cubed chicken, garlic, salt, black pepper, and parsley (in that order). Add remaining ingredients except creams, and simmer 20-45 minutes. Add sour cream and whipping cream.

Spanish Rice

1.5 T
1 c
1/4
2 cloves
1
1
3/4 t
1/2 t
2 1/2 c
1/2 c
SOME
1/2 t
1/3 c
1
2 T
oil
white long-grain rice
onion, diced
garlic, minced
small roma tomato, diced
jalapeno or 1/2 bell, seeded/de-veined
ground cumin
salt
water (total of 3 c liquid)
tomato sauce (or 1/4 c water, 1/4 c paste)
OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS:
paprika or chili powder
cubed chicken
juice of small lime
finely chopped cilantro
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. When hot, add rice and stir constantly about 5 minutes until the rice begins to lightly brown. Add vegetables and spices and stir 2 more minutes. Add water and sauce, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover with a tight lid, and simmer 20-25 min until the water is gone. Stir in lime juice and cilantro. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 min, covered. Serves 8.

Rice Baked Squash

1
salt
pepper
4 c
1
1 c
large summer squash (1 foot long)
salt
pepper
precooked brown rice
small chopped onion
frozen peas
chopped precooked ham
ground ginger
garlic powder
soy sauce
Slice squash in half and remove seeds. Place in a baking dish split side up. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mix remaining ingredients except soy sauce and pile onto the squash. Cover with foil. Bake at 350 for 1 hr and 20 min. Add some soy sauce.

Mexican Goulash

RECIPE WITH MOSTLY EGGS FOR MEAL

10 eggs
1 large Anaheim pepper, diced
2 tomatoes, diced
1/4 t salt, pepper
1/4 c salsa verde
1/4 c grated cheddar
1/4 c oil

Fry peppers in the oil until start to soften then add tomatoes and fry another minute. Mix remaining ingredients in a bowl and add to the pan over high heat to scramble the egg mixture, stirring constantly once the eggs start to solidify. Turn down heat and let some of the water boil off.

Serve with avocado slices, sour cream, more salsa verdy.

Serves 4.

ORIGINAL GEORGE SPENCER RECIPE?

1 medium onion
3 large tomatoes
3 large chilis
6 roasting chilis
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 c grated cheese
1 pinch salt
dash oil or butter

Roast chilis by placing them on a cookie sheet uncovered in oven at 400 F until at least half of skin bulges away from flesh, then turn over to roast other side. Plunge into cold water, cut open, peel, and remove seeds, veins, and both ends. Fry on both sides in hot oil for a few moments to add flavor.Cook onion, tomatoes, and unroasted chili in a little water until tender, then drain. Heat oil or butter in skillet, then add the vegetable mixture and stir a few moments, then add the eggs and salt and cook until done. Add grated cheese. Serve over roasted chilis.

Chili Relleno Casserole

14 oz
1/3 c
2
1/4 c
1/2 c
1/2 lb
1
canned whole chiles
flour
eggs
cream
milk
grated chedder cheese
jar (can) of salsa
Layer chiles in 8×8 ovenproof dish. Mix flour, eggs and milk in another bowl. Pour over chiles. Top with cheese. Bake 30 min at 350° or until edges are brown and center puffs up. Cover with salsa. Return to oven to warm salsa.

Spinach Feta Chicken

2
3 T
3 T
1/2 c
2
1
4
1
skinless, boneless chicken breasts
mayonnaise
sour cream
crumbled feta cheese
cloves garlic, finely chopped
10 oz package frozen chopped spinach
slices bacon
medium onion, chopped
Thaw and drain spinach.Dice bacon and saute it with the onion until the onion is transparent. In the meantime, cube chicken breasts and set aside. Add garlic and continue to cook until the onion starts to brown. Add the chicken and saute until it is almost cooked through.

Mix spinach, feta cheese, mayonnaise and sour cream. Spread mixture on top of chicken in saute pan and cover for a few minutes until the spinach is tender.

Bake at 375 degrees F, until the top just begins to brown.

Serve over rice.

 

Adapted from AllRecipes.com Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts reci

Sweet Sausage With Green Vegetables

2
1
1/2 lb
1-1 1/2 cups
1 1/2 cup
1/3 lb
1/2 cup
onions (small to medium)
finely chopped green bell pepper
sweet Italian sausage with skin removed
chopped broccoli
shredded cabbage
frozen corn
water
Brown sausage with pepper and onions in a skillet. Add remaining ingredients and simmer until water is gone.Serve with plain, unsweetened yogurt over brown rice.

This is Amy’s original recipe.

Siu’s Spicy Fish

tuna
water
salt
pepper
chicken broth
ginger root
green onion
cilantro
jalapeno
soy sauce
pepper
sugar
oil
Boil 1 chunk of tuna in water, sliced/smashed ginger, salt, and pepper. Drain fish, then add 1 can of chicken broth and cook for 10 more minutes.Slice more ginger root, green onion, cilantro, and jalepeno, then add soy sauce (~1/4 cup), pepper, and sugar to taste. Cook this mixture in 1/4 cup oil, then pour over fish. Can be frozen until needed.

From Siu Ip.

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