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JANUARY 2024 RECIPE GAME

momtochloe — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 06:01:54 GMT

Oh my gosh, did I just type 2024???? Hoo boy, how did that happen?

So it's January right? That means we're making all sorts of promises and resolutions for the new year. Sigh That being said, please share any new recipes that may lean more toward the healthier side so we may start resetting our culinary clocks back from holiday gluttony. Many thanks to our friend @walker for sharing that delicious soup recipe. And let's kick off the month of January with a yummy (sigh and ok healthy) recipe:

This is a soup recipe with vegetable in it...CORN. It is easy and very good. I may have gotten the recipe here. If so, thanks to the person who posted it.

Chicken, CORN and Potato Soup

1 - 24 oz. Refrigerated container of mashed potatoes

(or 3 cups homemade)

2 cups chicken broth

1 can sweet corn, drained

2 cups shredded cooked chicken (used 2 chicken breasts)

1/2 cup chopped onions

2 tablespoons butter

3/4 cup milk

5 pieces, bacon, cooked and crumbled*

1 tablespoon reserved bacon grease

shredded cheese for topping

salt and pepper to taste

Cook bacon and reserve grease; set aside. In large pot, melt butter. Add onion and cook 2-3 minutes. Add chicken broth, corn, reserved bacon grease and chicken. Bring to a boil and reduce to simmer. Add milk and potatoes; stir to combine. Simmer until heated through. Season with salt and pepper. Top with cooked bacon and cheese, if desired.

* I had a jar of REAL Bacon Bits to use up so I substituted

it. I put whole jar (equal to 6 pieces) into the soup. It was

very good. Also, by mistake I bought Creamed Corn. It

worked out fine as well. But, next time I would use a

regular can of corn.

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Re: JANUARY 2024 RECIPE GAME

walker — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 15:41:29 GMT

@momtochloe ......thanks again for starting this game each month. You keep us going! Happy New Year to all of our good cooks/bakers out there sharing recipes. Since NYEve party time has come and gone.....

NEXT ..... APPETIZER or SNACK you had or a favorite

HOLIDAY RECIPE you enjoyed!

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Fribwl — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 19:41:53 GMT

@momtochloe , I make one very similar and your right, it is delicious. Thanks.

Mine. (Different one) One package of Lipton Chicken Noodle Soup. cook it..Put aside. In another pot,

3 cups low sodium chicken broth.

3 cloves of garlic chopped.

1 stalk of celery chopped thin

1/2 onion chopped

Simmer until tender. Add

6 handfuls of chopped (cooked) spinach or broccoli or kale. Add a little pepper. Delicious but low in sodium. Nice winter soup. Can even add a little cooked pastina or orzo

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Shihtzursqmom — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 22:05:23 GMT

Happy New Year everyone

A / a very easy Appetizer

Bacon wrapped lil smokies

1 pkg little smokies
Bacon slices cut in fourths
Wooden toothpicks
1 to 1 1/2 cup brown sugar

Wrap little smokies with bacon secure with toothpicks
Place in foil lined baking pan in single layer
Sprinkle the brown sugar over all
Bake 375 until bacon is done and crisp

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house_cat — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 03:43:47 GMT

Roasted Beets

from LoveandLemons.com

Ingredients

6 medium beets, tops removed, scrubbed well
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Place each beet on a piece of foil. Drizzle generously with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Wrap the beets in the foil, place on a baking sheet, and roast for 35 to 60 minutes, or until fork-tender. The timing will depend on the size and freshness of the beets.
Remove the beets from the oven, remove the foil, and set aside to cool. When the beets are cool to the touch, peel off the skins. I like to hold them under running water and slide the skins off with my hands.
Cut or slice the beets and drizzle lightly with olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper, toss, and serve.

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Re: JANUARY 2024 RECIPE GAME

GenXmuse — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 04:30:55 GMT

Spinach Artichoke and Brie Crepes with Sweet Honey Sauce

An indulgent crepe recipe

Prep Time35minutes mins

Cook Time15minutes mins

Total Time50minutes mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: French

Servings: 6 crepes

Calories: 387kcal

Author: Tieghan Gerard

Ingredients

Whole Wheat Crepes

2 large eggs
3/4 cup milk I use 2%
1/2 cup white whole wheat flour or whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup water

Filling

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper optional
1 (8 ounce) bag fresh spinach
1 (12 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts drained and chopped
1/4 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
1 (8 ounce) brie wheel sliced into slices

Sweet Honey Sauce

1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

Start by making the crepes. Add butter to a small saucepan and heat over medium heat. Whisk constantly until brown bits appear on the bottom, about 5-6 minutes, then immediately remove from heat and set aside. Combine all the remaining ingredients in a blender or food processor. Add the browned butter and pulse for 30 seconds or until well combined. Place the crepe batter in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. This allows the bubbles to subside so the crepes will be less likely to tear during cooking. The batter will keep for up to 48 hours.
Heat a 12 inch non-stick pan. Add butter or cooking spray (I like to use cooking spray) to coat. Pour 1/3 cup of batter into the center of the pan and swirl to spread evenly. Cook for 30 seconds and flip. Cook for another 10 seconds and remove to the cutting board. Lay them out flat so they can cool. Continue until all batter is gone. Makes about 10 crepes.
Heat a large skillet oven medium heat and add in 1 tablespoon of olive oil and garlic. Add the salt, pepper and crushed red pepper if using, cook for 2 minutes. Stir in spinach and artichokes, cooking for 5-6 minutes until spinach is fully wilted. Reduce heat to low and stir in the parmesan cheese, then turn off heat. Remove from the skillet.
Whisk together the olive oil and honey. Place in a small sauce pot and warm through. Keep warm until ready to use. You can also do this in the mircowave.
Wipe the skillet clean and heat over medium-low heat. Working with one crepe at time lay it flat in the skillet. Lay a few slices of brie on one quarter (basically make a triangle) of the crepe. Layer on the spinach and artichoke filling and then top with a few more slices of brie. Fold over the bottom of the crepe and then fold it over again to make a triangle. Cook for about 2-3 minutes and then flip and cook another 2-3 minutes or until the brie is all melty and gooey. Repeat with remaing crepes until the brie and filling are gone. I was able to make six crepes. Remove the honey sauce from the heat and stir in the chopped parsley. Drizzle the crepe with the warm honey sauce and dig in!

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Re: JANUARY 2024 RECIPE GAME

walker — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 19:59:56 GMT

Cranberry DARK CHOCOLATE Trail Mix

Toss together....

1 (10oz) pkg. DARK CHOCOLATE CHIPS

1 1/2 cups dried cranberries

1 1/2 cups sliced almonds

1 cup raisins

1 cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts

1/2 cup pistachios.

Store in airtight containers.

(Taste of Home Dec/Jan 2023 magazine)

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GenXmuse — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 04:19:28 GMT

Smokey Almond Cream Cheese Endive Bites

The easiest healthy appetizer! Just an endive leaf with cream cheese, red pepper jelly, and smokey almonds. A light and crunchy appetizer to combat all the carb-heavy food this season.

Prep Time10minutes mins

Cook Time0minutes mins

Total Time10minutes mins

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings: 10 Servings

Calories: 68kcal

Author: The Food Charlatan

Ingredients

1 head Belgian endive
4-5 tablespoons cream cheese softened
4-5 tablespoons red pepper jelly
1/3 cup Blue Diamond Smokehouse Almonds chopped

Instructions

Chop off the end of the endive and separate all the leaves.
Smear a bit of cream cheese on each leaf.
Spoon a bit of red pepper jelly on the cream cheese.
Sprinkle with chopped almonds and serve.
These are great make ahead appetizers. You can assemble them a few hours in advance and either refrigerate or leave out at room temperature. Wait to sprinkle the almonds until last minute though, otherwise they won't be crunchy.

Notes

I'm not gonna lie guys. I just totally made up all those ingredient amounts up there. Just use whatever amounts look good to you. One head of Belgian endive has about 10 leaves on it.

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Re: JANUARY 2024 RECIPE GAME

walker — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 19:18:16 GMT

@GenXmuse ....it is nice to see you back here with your good recipes. Another one who has been missing is aroc3435 (?) ...numbers might be off but she posted good recipes as well.

Spaghetti with Bacon

8 oz. uncooked spaghetti

1/2 lb. bacon strips, chopped

1 medium onion, chopped

1 can (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained

1 can (8oz) tomato sauce

Minced FRESH PARSLEY

Preheat oven to 350. Cook spaghetti according to package directions for al dente. In a skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium heat until bacon is crisp; drain. Stir in tomatoes and tomato sauce; bring to a boil.

Transfer spaghetti to a greased 11x7" baking dish. Spread sauce over top. Bake, covered, until bubbly, 40-45 minutes. Sprinkle with FRESH PARSLEY before serving.

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GenXmuse — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 22:44:08 GMT

Well, thank you @walker. That was so nice of you! It's great to share recipes with you and everyone again.

Fajita Veggies Chipotle Copycat

How to make copycat Chipotle fajita veggies. Great for fajitas, burritos, bowls and more.

Prep Time5minutes mins

Cook Time8minutes mins

Total Time13minutes mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: fajita veggies

Servings: 4

Author: Heather

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 bell peppers, sliced green, red, yellow, or orange
1 red onion, sliced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Slice peppers and onion into strips.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to the skillet.
Add sliced peppers and onions to the skillet. Stir in oregano, salt, and pepper.
Cook for about 8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove skillet from heat and serve warm.

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Re: JANUARY 2024 RECIPE GAME

RespectLife — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 16:21:53 GMT

Does this count as an F?

LEFTOVER MEATLOAF SOUP NANCY FULLER

6 cups chicken broth or stock

6 ounces leftover cooked meatloaf, cut into bite-size pieces (about 2 cups)

2 cups leftover mashed potatoes, warmed

1 1/2 cups leftover cooked green beans, cut into bite-size pieces, or thawed frozen green beans

1 1/2 cups leftover cooked carrots, cut into bite-size pieces, or thawed frozen carrots

1/2 cup frozen cipollini or pearl onions, thawed

1/4 head escarole, chopped

2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, dill or oregano, for garnish

In a medium pot, heat the chicken broth to a simmer,
then stir in the meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans, carrots, onions and escarole.
Bring back to a simmer and cook until the escarole is wilted and the meatloaf is heated through, about 5 minutes.
Top with the chopped fresh herbs and serve.

and please pardon the interruption but paging @sabatini for one moment!

Hi...guess what I made??? A Ham and Potato Puff!

I subbed leftover Christmas Eve ham for the turkey and tossed in some small diced Delmont pots from a can!

Delish!! I swear that recipe is SO adaptable! Thanks so much for sharing...I'm having so much fun with it. Next? Cheeseburger Puff? Who knows!

For those wondering what this babble is about...I recently reposted @sabatini Turkey Puff recipe which you can easily search for on these boards.

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sabatini — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 23:25:42 GMT

Hi, @RespectLife! Well, you sure did just tickle me pink. Thanks for paging me.

You're so creative. It never occurred to me to make it any other way!

It really is an easy, homey thing to make,

TY for some much needed inspiration, my friend.

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jannabelle1 — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 00:38:27 GMT

@RespectLife, Just a quick question if that's OK. Is there any reason that beef broth couldn't be used instead of chicken broth? Would it alter the flavor of the recipe a lot? Thanks...

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GenXmuse — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 02:32:41 GMT

Garlicky Greek Spaghetti

This Greek inspired spaghetti is loaded with so many fresh and flavorful ingredients! It's a breeze to throw together and it's so perfectly delicious! Plus, this is a dish that can be ready in about 20 minutes (prep your ingredients while the pasta cooks)! My kind of dinner.

Servings: 6

Prep15minutes minutes

Cook15minutes minutes

Ready in: 20minutes minutes

Ingredients

12 oz . dry spaghetti
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 Tbsp minced fresh garlic (about 4 cloves)
1 1/2 lbs roma tomatoes , seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup black olives , sliced
1/4 cup kalamata olives , sliced
5 oz . feta cheese , crumbled
3 Tbsp drained capers
1/4 cup finely minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup fresh chopped basil ribbons

Instructions

Cook spaghetti in boiling salted water according to directions on package. When pasta is nearly finished heat olive oil in a small skillet or saucepan over medium-low heat. Add garlic and saute until just lightly golden, about 1 minute.
Drain pasta and pour into a large serving bowl or mixing bowl. Pour olive oil and garlic mixture over pasta. Add in tomatoes, black olives, kalamata olives, feta, capers and parsley then toss to evenly coat while seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Toss in basil and serve.
Recipe source: adapted from Food and Wine

Notes

Be sure to have ingredients chopped and ready so you can add them in while the pasta is hot.

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walker — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 21:00:32 GMT

Oven Denver Omelet

8 large eggs

1/2 cup HALF & HALF

1 cup shredded cheese

1 cup chopped HAM

1/4 cup chopped green pepper

1/4 cup chopped onion

Whisk eggs and cream. Stir in the rest of the ingredients. Pour into a greased 9x9" square baking dish.

Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes until golden.

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Zhills — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 00:59:48 GMT

@jannabelle1 wrote:
@RespectLife, Just a quick question if that's OK. Is there any reason that beef broth couldn't be used instead of chicken broth? Would it alter the flavor of the recipe a lot? Thanks...

When I make my favorite Veggie Soup, I use both beef and chicken broth. Delicious together. The taste will change but it should still taste great. A difference but not a drastic one.

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RespectLife — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 14:52:09 GMT

@jannabelle1 wrote:
@RespectLife, Just a quick question if that's OK. Is there any reason that beef broth couldn't be used instead of chicken broth? Would it alter the flavor of the recipe a lot? Thanks...

@jannabelle1

I just thought ham went better with chix broth than beef.....I was going to use veggie broth for the ham but only had a large carton and you don't need that much. I went w/ chicken broth because I had small cans.

I'll be honest, I don't quite picture beef broth with ham.....but never have had them together before.....

When I have made the puff w/ chix or turkey....I only use chix or turkey stock/broth.

If you try it...let us know!!!

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GenXmuse — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 02:20:15 GMT

Cuban Avocado Salad with Citrus-Lime Vinaigrette

A light, sweet and savory Cuban-inspired salad recipe made with iceberg lettuce, fresh pineapple, avocado, and red onion topped with a citrus vinaigrette. A perfect summertime salad.

Course Salad

Cuisine Cuban

Prep Time 15minutes minutes

Total Time 15minutes minutes

Servings 8 servings

Calories 236kcal

Author Amee

Ingredients

⅓ cup vinegar
⅓ cup olive oil
⅓ cup orange juice freshly squeezed
1-2 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
1 ½ tablespoon serrano pepper finely chopped (or jalapeño)- these babies are hot!
⅓ cup sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups of fresh pineapple chunks
2 large avocados peeled and sliced
1 head iceberg lettuce shredded
1 medium sweet red onion sliced thin

Instructions

Combine olive oil, vinegar, orange juice, lime juice, and sugar in a blender until smooth.
Add salt and pepper to this mixture to taste and stir in the diced serrano pepper.
Lightly toss the lettuce, pineapple, and red onion together.
Toss the dressing with the pineapple salad until everything is well coated.
Garnish individual salads with a few extra avocado slices and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Swap the serrano peppers for sliced jalapeño, poblano, or Fresno chili peppers to tone down the heat.
Freshly squeezed citrus juices make all the difference! Store-bought bottled orange juice or lime juice simply won't do.
Toss the lettuce, pineapple, and onion with the vinaigrette 15-20 minutes before serving so the fruit and veggies can lightly marinate and absorb flavor.
Avocado begins to brown soon after being cut, so slice and plate your avocado immediately before serving. Squeeze lime juice over the top of your avocado salad to keep the avocado from turning brown as quickly.
Sprinkle freshly chopped cilantro or parsley to improve the presentation and extra layer of refreshing flavor.

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RespectLife — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 13:04:08 GMT

Jerk Shrimp

It’s juicy, smoky, spicy, earthy, bright, and tangy all at the same time. The dance of flavors comes from a quick and easy marinade of lime juice, soy sauce, honey, ketchup, and homemade Jerk seasonings that takes just minutes to whip up. This simple Jerk Shrimp recipe can be cooked on the stove, in the oven or grilled (all instructions included) and it can be served with anything! Serve it plain as an appetizer or with rice, veggies and fruit or in salads, tacos, wraps, quesadillas etc.

serves 4

Jerk Shrimp

1 pound medium shrimp raw, peeled, deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil

Marinade

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tsp EACH chipotle chili powder, paprika
1/2 tsp EACH garlic powder, onion powder, all spice
1/4 tsp EACH ground ginger, dried thyme, salt
Pinch cinnamon and nutmeg

Garnish 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

Add marinade ingredients to a freezer bag or medium bowl and whisk to combine. Add shrimp and marinate at room temperature for 15-30 minutes or in the refrigerator for up to 60 minutes (no more!).
Heat one TBLS olive oil over medium high heat in a large skillet. Add shrimp and marinade and cook approximately 3 minutes per side, or just until opaque and cooked through. Toss with fresh parsley.

This Jerk Shrimp recipe can be served plain with any of the below side ideas such as rice, pineapple, over beans, with salsa any kind and veggies or it can be served as salads, luttuce wraps. or wraps. Over nachos, mac & cheese, over angel hair pasta/spag. Add sour cream, guac, mangos

Reminds me I need to get some Shrimp!!

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walker — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 23:43:59 GMT

Tangy Grilled Chicken KABOBS

1/2 cup of Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

1 1/2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken tenders, cut into

1" pieces

1 red onion, cut into small wedges

1 lemon, halved

Mix dressing and mayonnaise; pour into a large ziploc bag.

Add chicken and seal the bag. Turn several times to evenly coat the chicken. Refrigerate 20-30 minutes to marinate.

Preheat grill to medium high heat. Remove chicken from marinade; thread chicken and onion alternately onto 16

soaked wooden skewers. Grill 8-10 minutes or until chicken is cooked, turning occasionally. Place lemon on grill, cut sides down. Squeeze lemon juice over KABOBS before serving.

(** add green pepper to skewers , if desired)

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