Every time I put a dish in front of my husband Joe these days, he always ask me "Is This One Of Holly's"? She's become his new favorite.
I thought it would be fun to share His Fav, My Fav, and a new Holiday Fav!
Also, you can get it at 50% off from The Cookbook Marketplace until 12-31-12 by using Promo Code: DEC-HOLIDAY at check out.
Also, you can get it at 50% off from The Cookbook Marketplace until 12-31-12 by using Promo Code: DEC-HOLIDAY at check out.
Enjoy!
TACO SOUP
Joe's Fav - also my new Slow Cooker Fav
Makes 10 (1-cup) servings
1 pound sirloin
2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes and green
chilies
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and
drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and
drained
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and
drained
2 (11 ounce) cans Mexican style corn, drained (plain
sweet corn works just as well if can't find Mexican
style)
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies,
drained
1 (1-1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning
mix
1 (1 ounce) package original ranch salad dressing
mix
2 cups water (I actually put 3 cups to stretch a bit
more - still super tasty!)
In large nonstick skillet, over medium heat, cook meat
until done, 5 minutes. Drain any excess grease. In 3-1/2 or 6-quart slow cooker, insert plastic liner
if desired, and add cooked meat and all ingredients to pot. Cook on LOW 6-8
hours.
(OPTIONAL: You can add sweet potatoes, cut into bite
sized portions, for a colorful nutritional boost. Be sure to cook long enough
until the potatoes are tender.)
GREAT GREEK
COUSCOUS
Anne's Fav - adore the flavors and colors; amazing side salad that goes well in any
season
Makes 6 (1-cup servings)
2 cups water
1-1/2 cups couscous
1 cup chopped tomato
1 bunch green onions,
chopped
1 cup packed baby spinach
1/3 cup sliced Kalamata olives
(raid the grocer salad bar for these if you can't find in jar)
(raid the grocer salad bar for these if you can't find in jar)
1/4 cup reduced fat feta cheese
3 TBL chopped fresh basil, or 1 TBL dried basil leaves
2 TBL vinegar
In medium pot, bring water to boil. Add couscous and follow directions on couscous container. (Couscous is a type of coarsely ground semolina pasta, that can be found in the pasta or rice section of the grocery). Transfer to large bowl and add all other ingredients, tossing carefully. Season to taste.
PERSONAL NOTE: be very careful when tossing all
together. I missed that part of her instructions and the feta cheese broke down
on me. Still wonderful taste but didn't have the beautiful presentation it would
have had if I had been more careful in tossing prep.
CORN
PUDDING
A New Holiday Fav - love that it's super fast and easy
Makes 8 servings
Makes 8 servings
2 TBL canola oil
1 egg
1/2 cup skim milk
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1-1/2 cups frozen corn,
thawed
1 (15 ounce) can cream-style
corn
1 (8-1/2 ounce) box corn muffin
mix
Preheat oven to 350F. Coat 9x9x2-inch baking dish with
nonstick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, mix together oil, egg, and milk until
blended, Stir in remaining ingredients.
Transfer to prepared pan. Bake 45-55 minutes or until
mixture is set and golden brown on top.
NOTE: You can use canned corn instead of frozen, if you
like, but Holly (and I) prefer frozen for its taste and
consistency.
To check out all of Holly's wonderful books, recipes and cooking tips, visit her website: http://www.hollyclegg.com!
To check out all of Holly's wonderful books, recipes and cooking tips, visit her website: http://www.hollyclegg.com!
