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nataliepooh's favorite recipes

Last post Apr 20, 2005 1:33 PM by Sassygrits___________Ohio . 26 replies.


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    Posted: Jun 19, 2003 1:52 PM in Recipes
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    nataliepooh's favorite recipes
    This could take awhile!

    We have a restaurant here that sells fresh-baked pita breads that are way better than the packages you buy at the grocery store. I always try to get my pitas there, even though it is a little bit of a drive. Someday I might try making my own!

    PERFECT PICNIC PITA

    2 cups spinach, chopped
    6 oz. ham, diced
    1 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
    1 cup carrot, grated
    1/4 cup green onion thinly sliced
    3 Tbs. plain yogurt
    3 Tbs. ranch-style dressing
    1/2 tsp. dillweed
    1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
    3 whole pita breads

    In a medium bowl, combine spinach, ham, bell pepper, grated carrots, green onions, yogurt, ranch dressing, and dillweed; mix well, cover and chill. Just before serving, stir in grated mozzarella cheese. Spoon the salad mixture inside each pita bread half. Makes 6 servings.
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    Reply Posted: Jun 19, 2003 1:55 PM in Recipes
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    RE: nataliepooh's favorite recipes
    Got this one off the back of a tomato soup can!

    BEEF AND BROCCOLI

    1 lb. boneless steak, very thinly sliced
    1 Tbs. vegetable oil
    1 can (10-3/4 oz.) tomato soup, undiluted
    3 Tbs. soy sauce
    1 Tbs. vinegar
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    RE: nataliepooh's favorite recipes
    Ooops! Try that again!

    BEEF AND BROCCOLI

    1 lb. boneless steak, very thinly sliced
    1 Tbs. vegetable oil
    1 can (10-3/4 oz.) tomato soup, undiluted
    3 Tbs. soy sauce
    1 Tbs. vinegar
    1 tsp. garlic powder
    1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
    3 cups fresh or frozen broccoli florets
    4 cups hot cooked rice
    Chopped peanuts, for garnish

    Heat oil in skillet or wok. Add beef and stir-fry until browned and juices evaporate. Add soup, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic and pepper. Heat to a boil. Add broccoli and cook until crisp-tender. Serve over rice. Top with chopped peanuts. Makes 4 servings.
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    Reply Posted: Jun 19, 2003 2:00 PM in Recipes
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    RE: nataliepooh's favorite recipes
    Gotta go. I'll have to post more later.
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    Reply Posted: Jun 20, 2003 1:58 AM in Recipes
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    RE: nataliepooh's favorite recipes
    This is from TOH's Ground Beef Cookbook. It is the best Stroganoff you will find!

    CREAMY BEEF STROGANOFF

    1 lb. ground beef
    1/3 cup all-purpose flour
    1/2 tsp. salt
    1 can (10-3/4 oz.) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
    1 can (10-3/4 oz.) beef consomme
    1 Tbs. prepared mustard
    8 oz. wide egg noodles, cooked and drained
    1 cup (8 oz.) sour cream

    In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in flour and salt until blended. Stir in soup, consomme and mustard. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. Stir in the noodles and sour cream; heat through (do not boil). Makes 6 to 8 servings.
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    RE: nataliepooh's favorite recipes
    Keep an eye on the milk mixture while it is in the microwave so it doesn't boil over.

    Scalloped Potatoes And Polish Sausage

    4-5 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced thin
    1 medium onion, peeled and sliced thin
    Salt and pepper to taste
    1 lb. Polish sausage
    2 Tbs. butter or margarine
    2 Tbs. flour
    1 cup milk
    2 Tbs. white wine or chicken broth
    1 cup shredded sharp cheddar or American cheese
    Dash of salt and pepper

    In a large glass measuring cup, microwave butter or margarine 45- 50 seconds, until melted. Stir in flour until smooth. Stir in milk and wine. Continue stirring until well blended. Microwave 4-6 minutes, stirring every minute until thick. When sauce is thick enough to coat a spoon, blend in cheese, salt, and pepper. Microwave 1-2 minutes, until cheese melts. Set aside.

    In 3-quart casserole dish, layer 1/4 of the potatoes and onion slices, sprinkle on salt and pepper, and pour 1/4 of cheese sauce on top. Continue layering until all ingredients are used, ending with cheese sauce. Elevate flat-bottomed dish on inverted saucer and place on turntable if available (if not, rotate dish 1/4 turn every five minutes). Microwave 5 minutes. Reduce to medium (50%) power and microwave 15-20 minutes, until potatoes are almost fork-tender. Cut sausages into chunks or, if they are in links, pierce them to keep from exploding, and arrange on top of potatoes. Microwave 4 - 7 minutes until sausages are done, rotating dish 1/2 turn every 3 minutes. Let stand, covered with wax paper, for 5 minutes. Serves 4-6
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    Reply Posted: Jun 20, 2003 4:04 PM in Recipes
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    RE: nataliepooh's favorite recipes
    This has to be one of my all-time favorite meals. My mom always made our chili in the microwave. I had no idea other people did it differently! I usually leave out the green pepper.

    Moms Microwave Chili

    1 lb. hamburger
    1 medium onion, chopped
    1 clove garlic, minced
    2 (14-1/2 oz.) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
    2 (16 oz.) cans red kidney beans, undrained
    1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
    2 to 3 Tbs. chili powder
    Salt and pepper, to taste
    1 medium green pepper (optional)
    Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

    In a large microwave-safe bowl, cook hamburger, onion, and garlic in microwave on HIGH, 3 - 4 minutes, or until hamburger is no longer pink, stirring once; drain off grease. Stir in remaining ingredients, except cheese. Cover and microwave on HIGH for 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Top each serving with shredded cheese. Makes about 4 servings.
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    Reply Posted: Jun 20, 2003 4:13 PM in Recipes
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    There are lots of versions of this one out there. This is mine.

    Spaghetti Pie

    6 oz. spaghetti
    2 Tbs. butter or margarine
    1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    2 well-beaten eggs
    1 cup cottage cheese
    1 lb. ground beef or bulk pork sausage
    1/2 cup chopped onion
    1/4 cup chopped green pepper
    1 (8 oz.) can (1 cup) tomatoes, cut up
    1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
    1 tsp. sugar
    1 tsp. dried oregano
    1/2 tsp. garlic salt
    1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

    Cook the spaghetti according to package directions; drain (should have about 3 cups). Stir in butter, parmesan cheese, and eggs. Form spaghetti mixture into a crust in a buttered 10-inch pie plate. Spread cottage cheese over bottom of spaghetti crust. In skillet, cook ground beef or sausage, onion, and green pepper till vegetables are tender and meat is browned. Drain. Stir in undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, oregano, and garlic salt; heat through. Turn meat mixture into spaghetti crust. Bake, uncovered, in 350˚ F oven for 20 minutes. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top. Bake 5 minutes longer until cheese melts. Makes 6 servings.
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    Reply Posted: Jun 24, 2003 5:40 PM in Recipes
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    RE: nataliepooh's favorite recipes
    DH's and DD's favorite soup!

    Main Dish Chowder

    1 onion, chopped
    4 slices bacon, chopped
    1 large potato, peeled and cubed
    1 (16 oz.) can whole kernel corn, undrained
    1 (16 oz.) can cream style corn
    1 (10-3/4 oz.) can cream of chicken soup
    1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
    2 cups milk
    1 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese

    In a large pan cook onion and chopped bacon until onion is soft. Add potatoes, corn, soup, seasoned salt, and milk. Bring to a boil; simmer for 15 minutes or until potato is tender. Stir in cheese. Makes 6 servings.
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    Reply Posted: Jun 24, 2003 5:45 PM in Recipes
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    RE: nataliepooh's favorite recipes
    This recipe takes plain old tuna and makes it elegant!

    Terrace Tuna Pie

    1 cup onion, sliced
    1/2 cup celery, chopped
    2 Tbs. butter or margarine
    1 can (6 oz.) chunk tuna, drained and flaked
    1-1/2 cups (6 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
    3 eggs
    2/3 cup half-and-half
    1 tsp. salt
    1/2 tsp. pepper
    1 unbaked 9" pie shell

    Preheat oven to 400˚ F. Sauté sliced onions and chopped celery in butter until the onion is soft and golden. Spoon alternate layers of tuna, grated cheddar cheese, and the onion mixture into unbaked pie shell. In a bowl, beat together eggs, half and half, salt, and pepper. Pour into the pastry shell over the other ingredients. Bake until the center is set, about 30-40 minutes. Cool slightly before cutting. Makes 6 servings.
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    Reply Posted: Jun 26, 2003 3:19 AM in Recipes
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    This pasta doesn't really have an "anchovy" taste, but the anchovies add a lot to the flavor. This is excellent!

    Pasta with Broccoli

    1-1/2 lbs. broccoli
    2 Tbs. olive oil
    1 Tbs. butter
    2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped 8 oz. penne, rigatoni, or ziti pasta
    3 cups boiling water
    2 Tbs. anchovy paste, or 6 anchovies canned in oil, mashed
    1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
    1/2 tsp. salt
    1/4 tsp. black pepper
    1 tomato, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, or
    1 cup drained canned tomatoes, chopped
    1/2 cup heavy cream
    Grated Romano or Parmesan cheese

    Trim florets from broccoli; cut into bite-size pieces. Reserve stems for soup or other use. Sauté garlic in oil and butter for 30 seconds in a 10-inch skillet with at least 2-quart capacity. Stir in tomato, anchovy paste, red pepper flakes, if using, salt, and black pepper. Sauté, stirring, for 1 minute. Add pasta to boiling water, stirring to distribute ingredients evenly. Cover and cook for the least amount of time suggested in the package directions. After 3 minutes, arrange broccoli evenly over top of pasta. Cover and simmer for remaining time or until broccoli is tender and pasta is al dente. Stir in cream and heat 30 seconds. Toss and serve immediately with cheese.


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    RE: nataliepooh's favorite recipes
    My mom made this often when we were growing up. It was an easy way to get us kids to eat spinach!

    Greek Spinach Pie

    2 pkgs. (10 oz. each) frozen, chopped spinach
    5 Tbs. margarine, divided
    1/2 cup chopped onion
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    1-1/2 cups milk
    1 tsp. salt
    1/2 tsp. pepper
    Dash of nutmeg
    6 eggs
    2 cups grated Mozzarella or Jack cheese
    Pastry for one 10-inch single-crust pie

    Preheat oven to 350˚ F. Prepare pie crust and flute a high edge on the pie shell. Cook spinach in microwave for about 7 minutes on high; stir and cook for about 5 more minutes, until thawed. Press out all moisture (use colander). In a small glass casserole dish in microwave, melt 2 tablespoons margarine; add onion and garlic and cook for about 4 minutes, until onion is tender. In a larger glass casserole dish, melt remaining 3 tablespoons margarine; stir in flour. Gradually stir in milk. Heat and stir in microwave until sauce bubbles and thickens, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in salt, pepper, nutmeg, onion mixture, and spinach. Beat eggs until well-blended; add to other ingredients along with cheese (you may save a little of the cheese for the top). Pour into prepared pie shell (top with extra cheese). Bake in preheated oven 40 to 45 minutes or until puffed and firm to the touch in center. Serve hot. Makes 6 servings.
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    RE: nataliepooh's favorite recipes
    You can use any kind of bone-in meat, fresh or frozen, for this recipe. Here in Hawaii we can buy "soft bones" for sweet and sour, and that is my favorite for this recipe. I've used beef or pork ribs, too. It's great served with steamed white rice. I got the recipe from a friend at church.

    Nicol Chang's Spareribs

    3 lbs. frozen spareribs
    1/2 cup soy sauce
    1/2 cup brown sugar
    1/4 cup vinegar
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    8 oz. pineapple juice
    2 Tbs. cornstarch

    Place ribs in a large saucepot. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to boil and continue to cook until the meat is tender. Dissolve cornstarch in pineapple juice and add to meat in pot. Stir and cook until thickened.
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    Reply Posted: Jun 26, 2003 3:46 AM in Recipes
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    This is Lithuanian food at its finest: cheese, butter, sour cream, eggs. All that's missing is the potatoes!

    Cottage Cheese Rolls

    2 cups flour
    1/4 tsp. salt
    2 eggs
    1 small carton dry curd cottage cheese
    Pinch of salt
    1 or 2 eggs

    Using flour, salt, and 2 eggs, make a batter; add enough water to make batter thin enough to pour. Pour 3 to 4 tablespoons batter in a lightly greased frying pan to make a big pancake. Set aside each crepe and place a piece of waxed paper between to keep them from sticking together.

    Mix cottage cheese with salt and eggs. Spread a heaping tablespoon on each cooked crepe and roll up. Place rolls in a buttered baking dish. Dot with additional butter and bake at 375˚ F for 20 minutes. Top with sour cream.
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    Thai Beef with Noodles

    1 lb. well-trimmed boneless beef top sirloin, cut 1 inch thick
    1 tsp. each grated fresh ginger, minced garlic,and dark sesame oil
    1/4 cup dry sherry
    1-1/2 Tbs. soy sauce
    1/4 to 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper pods
    2 cups cooked linguine
    1/4 cup chopped green onion tops or fresh cilantro

    Combine sherry, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and pepper pods. Place beef steak in plastic bag; add marinade. Close bag securely and marinate 15 minutes. Pour off marinade; reserve. Heat nonstick skillet over medium heat, 5 minutes. Add steak and cook 12 to 15 minutes, turning once. Remove steak; keep warm. Pour off drippings. Dissolve 2 teaspoons cornstarch in 1/4 cup water and add to marinade; add to skillet. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Stir in noodles. Carve steak into thin slices and serve over noodles. Sprinkle with green onion or cilantro.
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