Month: September 2020

Coleslaw

Ingredients for the slaw
1 pound green cabbage (about half a medium cabbage)
1 large carrot, peeled
1/2 small white onion

Ingredients for the dressing
1 tablespoon distilled vinegar (not cider vinegar)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Splenda (or white sugar)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon celery seeds (not celery salt)

Add-in:
Optional. Add 1/2 red or green bell pepper, sliced thin or hashed.
Optional. Add 3 radishes, red or white, hot if you like, sliced thin or hashed.
Optional. Add 1 small minced jalapeño if you like it hot.

  1. Shred the cabbage, carrot, and onion. Set them aside.
  2. Whisk together the dressing in a large bowl. Add the cabbage, carrot, and onion. Cover, taste, and adjust seasonings. Chill for at least 1 hour if possible

.https://amazingribs.com/tested-recipes/vegetables-and-salads/simple-creamy-southern-coleslaw-recipe

Creamy Taco Soup

Ingredients:

  • 2 lb ground beef or turkey or chicken
    • 1 tbsp oil (if using chicken)
  • 2 bundles of green onions diced (or large onion)
  • 4-5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 yellow or red bell pepper diced
  • 1 (10 oz) can Rotel tomatoes and 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese and 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 tablespoons of my taco seasoning (see recipe)
  • 1 box of beef broth (32oz)
  • Optional toppings: lime, cheese, avocado, cilantro, sour cream, or jalapeno

Instructions:

  • In a large pan, brown beef, onion, and garlic over medium-high heat for 7-8 minutes or until the ground beef is browned through.
  • Add the bell pepper, Rotel diced tomatoes, cream cheese, and spices. Stir for 4-5 minutes or until tomatoes are soft and tender and cream cheese is mixed through.
  • Pour in beef broth and reduce heat to low-medium. Simmer 15-20 minutes or until desired thickness is achieved.
  • Serve in small soup bowls. Top with freshly sliced avocado, sour cream, shredded cheese, freshly minced cilantro, jalapeno, and a drizzle of lime.
  • https://gimmedelicious.com/creamy-taco-soup/