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JANUARY 2023 RECIPE GAME

momtochloe — Sun, 01 Jan 2023 12:32:25 GMT

Welcome to the 2023 Recipe Game my friends! Hope the holidays treated you well and that you had a splendid NYE. Just to show what a party animal I am, when the fireworks went off, it dawned on me that it was the new year and I hadn't started the January thread . . . at least you know my heart is in the right place!

Ok, so new year, new recipes. Please share your old favorites and maybe some new ones you recently discovered. Many thanks to our friend @candys mine for starting us out with her delicious Date Nut Bread:

DATE NUT BREAD

1 1Lb pkg Whole Pitted Dates

1 large Tablespoon Margarine

3/4 cup DARK BROWN SUGAR

1 beaten egg

1 tsp Maple flavouing

1/2 tsp Vanilla

11/2 cups flour

1 tsp baking soda

pinch salt

1/2 cup nuts

METHOD: Cover the dates with 3/4 cup hot water and let stand Overnight.

Cream the Margarine and BROWN SUGAR, Add beaten egg, Maple and vanilla flavourings.

Mix together Flour, baking soda and salt. Add to the creamed mixture and beat well.

Stir in the dates and their liquid and the nuts.

Pour in a greased 8 X 4 X 21/2" pan

Bake at 350 for 50 to 60 minutes check at 50 minutes.

Next ingredient : MILK or cream

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house_cat — Mon, 02 Jan 2023 15:05:04 GMT

Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup

1 pound baby portobello mushrooms, chopped

2 tbs. olive oil

2 pkgs. (6 oz each) long grain wild rice mix

1 carton (32 oz) reduced sodium beef broth

1/2 cup water

2 cups heavy whipping cream*

In a Dutch oven, saute the mushrooms in oil until tender.

Add the rice, contents of seasoning packets, broth and water.

Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 25 minutes.

Add cream and heat through.

*I'm thinking half-n-half would be a little less decadent and work just as well.

Next ingredient: egg noodles

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walker — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 22:46:04 GMT

Hungarian Goulash

1/3 cup butter

1 1/2 lbs. sirloin steak, sliced or cubed

1 medium onion, diced (or less)

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup ketchup

4 tablespoons Burgundy or other red wine

2 tablespoons light brown sugar

1 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons paprika

1 teaspoon dry mustard

2 cups water

6 tablespoons flour

5 cups EGG NOODLES, cooked

Melt butter in large skillet; sauté beef, onions and garlic. When meat is brown and onions tender, stir in ketchup, wine, brown sugar, salt, paprika, mustard and water. Blend well. Whisk in flour*, simmer for 10 minutes** over medium-low heat stirring occasionally. Serve over cooked NOODLES. Serves 6.

* I whisk the flour with a little extra water or liquid from skillet and then mix with the rest.

** I usually simmer about 30 minutes or longer. You can

enjoy some of the 🍷 while you wait...😁.

NEXT INGREDIENT ..... CHICKEN

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walker — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 23:02:40 GMT

Bowtie Pasta Salad with CHICKEN, Grapes and Peas

1 box (12oz) bowtie pasta

1 cup mayonnaise (light or regular)

1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/2 teaspoon celery salt

2 cups cooked CHICKEN (2 breasts cut in cubes)

1/2 cup thinly sliced celery

1 cup frozen peas, rinsed and drained (optional)

1 cup red grapes, sliced in half

Cook pasta according to package directions. While it cooks, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, pepper and celery salt in large bowl. Add CHICKEN, celery, peas and grapes. When pasta is done, rinse under cool water; drain well. Add pasta to bowl and mix until all ingredients are well coated with sauce. Adjust seasonings according to preferences. Pasta really absorbs mayonnaise so add little more if needed.

Refrigerate until serving. Serves six.

* I also like to add sliced or slivered almonds. I like peas
but good without as well (just way original recipe was

written.)

NEXT INGREDIENT ..... PARMESAN CHEESE

Re: JANUARY 2023 RECIPE GAME

house_cat — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 15:08:52 GMT

@walker

I have never tasted Hungarian goulash and always wanted to give it a try but thought it was a complicated recipe. Yours seems very straightforward and easy enough for a weeknight meal. I plan to add it to my menu next week.

Thank you.

Next ingredient: Parmesan Cheese

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walker — Sat, 07 Jan 2023 22:26:10 GMT

PARMESAN Baked Potato Halves

6 med/small size potatoes (scrubbed and cut in half)

1/4 cup butter

Grated PARMESAN CHEESE

Other seasonings of your personal preference

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Melt butter and pour into a 9x13" pan. Spread evenly across bottom. Generously sprinkle PARMESAN CHEESE and lightly sprinkle other seasonings as well. Place potato halves face down on butter and seasonings. Bake 40-45 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan. If desired, serve with side of sour cream.

NEXT INGREDIENT ..... LETTUCE or CABBAGE

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PA Mom-mom — Sun, 08 Jan 2023 22:41:50 GMT

@walker This baked potato dish sounds ridiculously delicious! Def going to try it when the fam gets together again.

NEXT INGREDIENT ..... LETTUCE or CABBAGE

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house_cat — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 11:21:09 GMT

@walker

Thank you. Just last night, salmon, yellow squash and baked potatoes were on my dinner menu. It turned out that the potatoes were HUMONGOUS, so I par cooked one of them in the microwave, then cut it in half, seasoned it with olive oil, salt and pepper and baked it for about half an hour. It was tasty enough, but your recipe sounds so much better. My hubby has very little appetite and is turned off if I put too much food in front of him. I think he'd really enjoy your method.

Next ingredient: lettuce or cabbage

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walker — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 14:58:20 GMT

Southwestern Salad

1 can pinto beans, rinsed and drained

1 bunch green onions with tops, sliced

1 large tomato, seeded and chopped

1 ripe avocado, chopped

1 bottle (8oz) Catalina Salad Dressing, divided

1 1/2-2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1 medium head LETTUCE, torn into bite-size pieces

3-4 cups corn chips

In large salad bowl, toss together the beans, green onions, tomato, avocado and half of the Catalina Dressing. Top with cheese and then LETTUCE. Refrigerate. Just before serving, add corn chips on top. Serve with remaining Catalina Dressing on side.

NEXT INGREDIENT ..... POSTER'S CHOICE

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house_cat — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 12:12:37 GMT

Sloppy Joe Nachos

from Taste of Home

1 lb. ground beef

1 can (15 oz) sloppy joe sauce

1 pkg. (12 oz) tortilla chips

3/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1/4 cup sliced olives (optional)

1. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain. Add the sloppy joe sauce, cook uncovered for 5 minutes until heated through.

2. Arrange the tortilla chips on a serving plate. Top with meat mixture, cheese and olives if desired.

Next ingredient: any frozen vegetable

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Zhills — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 17:25:04 GMT

Sesame Green Beans

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon canola oil

1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil

1 pound fresh green beans, washed (I use a steam-in-bag, cooked)

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Directions

Warm a large skillet or wok over medium heat.

When the skillet is hot, pour in canola and sesame oils, then place whole green beans into the skillet.

Stir the beans to coat with oil. Cook until the beans are bright green and slightly browned in spots, about 10 minutes.

Remove from heat, and stir in soy sauce; cover, and let sit about 5 minutes.

Transfer to a serving platter, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

Next ingredient: Rice

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house_cat — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 14:35:50 GMT

@Zhills

Thank you. Green beans is a family favorite around here and I'm in need of some new tricks.

Next ingredient: Rice

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Zhills — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 19:20:23 GMT

@house_cat These are really good. I don't like green beans "al dente" I like them well done! Hope you enjoy them like we do!

Next Ingredient: Rice

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walker — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 23:15:43 GMT

Quick Italian Chicken and RICE

2 teaspoons vegetable oil

1 package (12-14oz) chicken breast tenders (not breaded)

1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning (or more if needed)

1 can (14.5oz) Italian-Style Stewed Tomatoes, undrained

1 1/2 cups uncooked instant white RICE

3/4 cup water

Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle

chicken tenders on all sides with Italian Seasoning; add to skillet. Cook 5-6 minutes; stirring constantly until chicken is browned and no longer pink in center.

Stir in tomatoes and 3/4 cup water. Heat to boiling. Stir in RICE. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

NEXT INGREDIENT .... LEMON JUICE or LIME JUICE

Re: JANUARY 2023 RECIPE GAME

walker — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 13:11:17 GMT

@momtochloe @Zhills @house_cat .....and anyone else interested......momtochloe, you start us off so nice each month...thank you. Zhills and house_cat you are regular contributors here too....thank you. To all others who post good recipes, thank you. It seems recently I am noticing less and less participation. There are a lot of new recipes being posted but not part of monthly game. OK with me to let game go. Your thoughts?

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Zhills — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 18:08:14 GMT

I've noticed that fact also...but I would hate to see it go!

Don't know why other contributors don't post here.

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walker — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 19:10:55 GMT

OK with me....we'll try to keep the 🚂 on track...😊.

NEXT INGREDIENT .... LEMON JUICE or LIME JUICE

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Zhills — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 21:36:56 GMT

PAN ROASTED LEMON POTATOES WITH DILL (10 mins)

Ingredients:

1 lb. baby red or yellow potatoes
3 to 4 tbsp. butter
1 lemon, juice of (I use bottled juice)
2 tsp fresh snipped dill (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Place the whole potatoes in a shallow, microwave safe glass bowl in a single layer (you may need to do two batches if they don't all fit). Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, making sure to the potatoes are not touching the plastic wrap.
Microwave on high for 4 minutes and 30 seconds. Be careful when removing from microwave, as the dish will be very hot. Uncover and slice each potato in half.
Meanwhile heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. When the skillet is hot toss in the potatoes, 3 tbsp of butter and 1/2 of the lemon juice, stir to coat the potatoes. Season with salt and pepper, and the dill. Let the potatoes caramelize in the pan, by stirring just twice per minute, until they are golden brown on all sides. Add more butter and more lemon juice if desired. Enjoy!

Next ingredient: Any sausage

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candys mine — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 11:48:55 GMT

@house_catThanks for the Wild Rice and Mushroom soup recipe!

Made it yesterday. It's yummy and easy. I used the Half and Half and it wouked out just fine. My wimpy tstebuds rec using just one of the spice Packets next time and there Will be a next time!

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RespectLife — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 13:37:04 GMT

My dear friend @VaBelle35 shared this a while ago!

So easy and just yummy!

BREAKFAST SAUSAGE by Vabelle

Ingredients

2 teaspoons dried sage

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 pinch ground cloves

2 pounds ground pork

Directions

In a small, bowl; combine the sage, salt, ground black pepper, marjoram, brown sugar, crushed red pepper and cloves.

Mix well.

Place the pork in a large bowl and add the mixed spices to it.

Mix well with your hands and form into patties.

Sauté the patties in a large skillet over medium high heat for 5 minutes per side, or until internal pork temperature reaches 160 degrees F .

NEXT INGREDENT: crushed tomatoes