Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipe | Classic

 

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Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipe | Classic - (Main Dishes, Beef)

Ingredients:

• 5 to 6 medium green peppers
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup uncooked rice
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/2 cup onion (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cans tomato sauce (8 ounces)
• Parmesan cheese (grated, optional)

Directions:

Cut off tops, and remove seeds, and membrane from green peppers. Pre-cook peppers for 5 minutes in boiling salted water. Drain. Cook rice for 20 minutes until almost done. Meanwhile, brown meat; add garlic and onions and cook until tender, but not brown. Stir in salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, rice, and 1 can of tomato sauce. Stuff peppers, and stand them upright in a casserole or small baking dish. Pour another can of tomato sauce over the stuffed peppers. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes or until done. Top with Parmesan cheese if desired. This makes 5 to 6 servings.

Thoughts On Stuffed Bell Peppers:

As a child, I wasn't fond of vegetables at dinner time but I always ate them when served for dinner. That's how I was raised but when my mother made stuffed bell peppers I really enjoyed them. They have always been one of my favorite foods. Stuffed Bell Peppers have a flavor that stands out and many people want them. Some recipes add other seasonings but I think the simplicity of this recipe helps the bell pepper flavor to stand out.

More Information For You:

Stuffed Bell Pepper began to show in American recipes around the 1890s. There are variations of the recipe from Spain, India, Mexico, Hungary, Romania, and the Philippines. Can you guess how the bell pepper got its name? Learn more interesting facts about this food and recipes from other countries by visiting The Cookful.

Some Questions For You:

• Do you like stuffed bell peppers?
• Would you care to share your recipe here?
• Do you have a memory of eating stuffed bell peppers?
• What are your thoughts on stuffed bell peppers?
• Did you see my recipe from yesterday? It is called Blueberry Delight Pie Recipe and if you like blueberries this one will be a delight for you.

My Thoughts For Today:

For those with a DREAM!

My wife bought me a T-shirt. As a Missouri resident, I do play the Missouri lottery on occasion. I don't spend a lot, just a dollar or two. The dream of winning the lottery lives in most of us. I have won small amounts but I believe I will hit a jackpot. When I do you can be sure I will share my adventure with you here.

What would you do if you won the lottery jackpot? It is fun to think about. Maybe you would share with family and friends. You could take an exotic vacation and experience what it is like to live in financial freedom. Can you imagine it? I try to live each day with the feeling of being a lottery winner. I think with gratitude for all the blessings in my life. I am grateful for family, friends, and health. This is the real state I try to live in every day. Do you do this? Even if it is a cup of coffee at home where the quietness of life can be enjoyed, it can be something to be grateful for. Can you list some of your blessings? I believe you can if you think about it. Give it a try!

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Quote For Today:

"All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them." — Walt Disney

Blueberry Delight Pie

 

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Blueberry Delight Pie Recipe - (Pies & Pastries)

Crust - (*use a pre-made pie crust if you like)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter (room temperature)

Directions:

Blend ingredients in a mixing bowl and press into a 13x8-inch pan. Set aside.

Filling

Ingredients:

• 2 eggs (beaten)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 package cream cheese (8 ounces, softened)

Directions:

Blend the filling ingredients all together and pour over the graham cracker crust. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 15 minutes or until firm. Cool. Pour one can of blueberry pie filling over this pie and let it set overnight in the refrigerator.

Thoughts On Blueberry Pie Delight:

This blueberry pie is easy to make in just 15 minutes. You can garnish this pie with a mint leaf and fresh blueberries. It is beautiful and tastes great!

More Information For You:

Blueberries are packed with healthy vitamins. Blueberries are grown in 38 different states in America. Have you read about a woman who pioneered work in the blueberry industry? Learn more interesting facts about the blueberry at Blueberry.org.

A Few Questions For You:

• Do you like blueberries?
• Have you made a blueberry pie recipe before?
• What is your favorite blueberry recipe?
• Did you read my recipe from yesterday? It is called Karidopita Greek Spiced Walnut Cake Recipe and it's a great Greek cake recipe!

My Thoughts For Today: (secret bonus recipe)

Great copy recipe!

I don't know the exact recipe for Texas Roadhouse butter but this is a great copy. I love going to Texas Roadhouse for a steak and I always look forward to their hot rolls. The rolls come with honey butter. I usually tell the server to keep the rolls coming so I have to take my meal carry-out so I can enjoy the leftovers later. I like to get the 20-ounce bone-in ribeye steak with green beans. Next time I go to the Texas Roadhouse restaurant I will make a video for you.

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Quote For The Day:

"A recipe has no soul. You, as the cook, must bring soul to the recipe." - Thomas Keller

Karidopita Greek Spiced Walnut Cake Recipe

 

Treat yourself to this cake!

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Karidopita Greek Spiced Walnut Cake - (Cakes)

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter or margarine (softened)
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 eggs (lightly beaten)
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 cups ground walnuts

Directions:

Cream the butter, and slowly beat in the sugar. Stir in the eggs and milk; blend thoroughly. Sift together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and cloves. Blend dry ingredients into the creamed mixture. Fold in walnuts. Pour batter into a greased 10-inch tube pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until done. Remove from oven. Cool for 10 minutes. Remove from pan, and prick with a fork. Baste several times with Honey or Rum Glaze.

Honey Glaze

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons honey

Directions:

Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, and stir in honey. Reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Cool before pouring over the warm cake.

Rum Glaze

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup butter or margarine
• 1/3 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup white rum
• 1 teaspoon butter-rum flavoring

Directions:

Combine butter, powdered sugar, and water in a small saucepan. Stir in rum and rum flavoring. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Pour over warm cake.

Thoughts On Karidopita Greek Cake:

This Greek Cake dessert is great for impressing someone who has never tried it. It is not overly sweet and the glaze complements the cinnamon flavor and cloves. The walnuts add a very nice texture to the cake and are traditional in the recipe. This cake is a great fall-time but can be served any time of the year because it is so delicious.

More Information For You:

This is a famously Greek Walnut cake. Walnuts as a cooking ingredient goes back to the Greeks. Read more about walnuts and their health benefits at GREEK GOES KETO and you can also read their version of a great Keto Karidopita Cake.

Some Questions For You:

• Do you like Greek food?
• Do you like Greek desserts in particular?
• Have you tried Karidopita Greek Spiced Walnut Cake before?
• Did you read yesterday's recipe?

My recipe from yesterday is called Shrimp Curry With Basmati Rice and if you love Indian food then I am sure you will love this recipe. Check it out and let me know what you think! Your feedback is important to me.

My Thoughts For Today:

Let sleeping dogs lie.

This is my youngest daughter's dog. He is very small. He is also very sweet and spoiled. I am mostly to blame for him being so spoiled. He loves to lay on my lap and nap while I write. If you look up "lap dog" in the dictionary you will probably see this picture of him on my lap. You could say he is the "Poster Dog" for lap dogs. So when you read my posts there is a great chance this little dog is lying on my lap making it difficult for me to work. It's ok. I love that little dog.

I got to attend a birthday party today for a little relative. It was the 3rd birthday party for my great-nephew. He is a cool little guy and reminds me of his dad when he was that age. Kids and dogs grow too fast. I believe it is best to enjoy them when they are small and do our best to make them happy.

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Quote For The Day:

"The table is a meeting place, a gathering ground, the source of sustenance and nourishment, festivity, safety, and satisfaction. A person cooking is a person giving: Even the simplest food is a gift." 

- Laurie Colwin

Shrimp Curry With Basmati Rice Recipe

 

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Shrimp Curry With Basmati Rice Recipe - (Indian Food)

Ingredients:

4 slices of bacon (diced)
2 medium onions (chopped)
1 green pepper (seeded and chopped)
1 can tomatoes (with liquid, 16 ounces)
1/2 cup celery (diced)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 dash of Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 clove garlic (chopped)
1 teaspoon curry
1/2 teaspoon comino seed
1 teaspoon parsley (chopped)
2 pounds shrimp (cooked, shelled, and deveined)
2 cups Basmati rice (cooked)

Directions:

Brown the bacon, onions, and green pepper in a large skillet. Add tomatoes and celery. Stir in the seasonings, and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Add the shrimp, and cook until it's heated through. Serve over hot Basmati rice. You can thin the sauce with tomato juice if needed. This recipe can be doubled easily.

Thoughts On Shrimp Curry With Basmati Rice:

I absolutely love Indian food and this Shrimp Curry recipe is SHRIMPOLICIOUS!!! The curry flavor and other spices give it that special taste. I love making Indian food but I love to go to Indian food restaurants even more because of the atmosphere. We have a favorite Indian food place to eat at and we go there when we get a chance.

More Information For You:

Shrimp is used in many cultures around the world and has been for a very long time. To spite this particular recipe, shrimp is not a popular food in India. Fish is more popular in India for cooking. Here in America shrimp curry is very popular. Learn more about shrimp and the cultures that use it in their recipes by reading Shrimp: an ingredient in the center of a melting pot of cultures.

A Few Questions For You:

Do you like shrimp? Do you enjoy Shrimp Curry? Have you tried cooking an Indian recipe before? I want to know your experience with this type of food. Please leave your comments below in the comment section. Did you read my recipe blog post from yesterday? If you missed it, it's called Seasoned French Fry Batter And Bonus Recipe. Thats right! I shared two batter recipes yesterday.

My Thoughts For Today:

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I found another funny food meme I thought you would enjoy. I am sure this dehydrated water is not cheap. My first thought is dehydrated water is just air. So basically, this meme is trying to sell us air. Isn't that marketing for you and to emphasize that companies will try and sell anything. If anything let this meme remind you to hydrate well in the warmer months. We could all drink a little more water.

I would love to know what you think about this meme and if you have any jokes to add. Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy this Shrimp Curry With Basmati Rice recipe.

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Quote For The Day:

"Cooking is a philosophy; it's not a recipe." - Marco Pierre White

Seasoned French Fry Batter And Bonus Recipe

 

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Seasoned French Fry Batter Recipe - (This & That)

Ingredients:

1 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 egg

1 cup milk

2 tablespoons cooking oil

1 teaspoon Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning (Major Secret!)

Directions:

Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl well. Dip your french fry-cut potatoes in the batter. Fry until golden brown.

*Bonus Batter Recipe:

Beer Batter Recipe

Ingredients:

Equal parts all-purpose flour & regular beer (your favorite)

Directions:

Mix the all-purpose flour and beer until lumps are gone and the batter is an even consistency. Dip cut potatoes in batter and fry until done or golden brown.

Thoughts On Seasoned French Fry Batter:

These batter recipes can be used for french fries, onion rings, potato wedges, or any fried potatoes. Give Tator tots a try. You will love them! I prefer Tony Chachere's Creole seasoning because it gives the best flavor but you can use your favorite seasoning. The bonus beer batter recipe is a light batter and has a sweet taste to it. The alcohol cooks out during the frying process and allows the sugar in the beer to stand out.

More Information For You:

Learn about the first president of the United States to be served French Fried Potatoes in the White House. Food legend has it that French Fried Potatoes were invented in the late 1600s. You can discover more about the history of french fries by reading the FINDING LOVERS article called Not-so-French Fries: the History of Fried Potatoes.

Some Questions For You:

Do you like battered french-fried potatoes? Do you have a similar recipe you would like to share here? I would love to see your recipe if you have one. Did you get to read my recipe from yesterday? If you missed it, it's called Orange Chicken Recipe and it is a great Asian recipe. Take a look at it and leave a comment.

My Thoughts For Today:

Which do you prefer? Comment below.
Food meme by Tasty soul food recipes on Facebook.

With one of my daughters baking fresh sourdough bread for us I have been enjoying more jam and jelly. When I go to the store I usually reach for jam or preserves to top my bread with. Jelly is my last choice and I like to pick grape jelly over any flavor. If jam is available I will purchase it first. I prefer strawberry jam but my favorite is strawberry preserves. Strawberry preserves taste the freshest to me and I love the strawberry fruit pieces in the preserves.

The most exotic homemade jelly I have had is Dandelion jelly a friend shared with me. I have never made jelly but I think it would be a great project. I have a mulberry tree in my yard and could possibly pick enough fruit from it to make jelly if I can beat the squirrels and birds to them.

So the question is, when it comes to jelly, jam, or preserves, what is your favorite flavor? Strawberry or Grape?

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Orange Chicken Recipe

Orangylicious!

 

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Orange Chicken Recipe - (Main Dishes, Chicken)

Ingredients:

2 whole chicken breasts (boneless & skinless)

2 tablespoons butter (or margarine, melted, butter is better)
1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/4 cup onion (finely chopped)

1 teaspoon salt (optional)

1/4 teaspoon rosemary (dried & crushed)

Pinch of black pepper

1 cup orange juice

1 orange rind (finely grated)

1 tablespoon cornstarch

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

*If you like a sweeter recipe add 2 teaspoons of sugar to the process, but the sugar in the orange juice will provide a hint of sweetness that works well.

Directions:

Arrange the chicken breasts in a shallow 13x9 baking dish. Drizzle melted butter over the chicken breasts, and sprinkle with the paprika. Combine the onion, salt, rosemary, pepper, orange juice, orange rind, cornstarch, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour it over the chicken. Bake at 325 degrees for 40 minutes or until tender. Baste the chicken occasionally with the pan juice.

Thoughts On Orange Chicken:

Ok, you are craving a great chicken dish. What to do? You think to yourself, "I want Orange Chicken." but you don't know where to get a nice recipe. It comes to you, grab your phone, search robertfwest.com, and find the Orange Chicken Recipe! There's this feeling of excitement as you read the recipe. You decide you have to make this recipe. Your tastebuds demand it! You gather your ingredients and follow the cooking directions in the recipe. It is finally done! Your plate is fixed. You take a bite and then it hits you. It's the flavor you have been searching for all this time. You ride off into the sunset with your Orange Chicken embraced. You are happy!

More Information For You:

The Orange Chicken recipe was introduced in the early 1800s by Chinese-American immigrants. In the 1950s Chinese restaurants began modifying Orange Chicken recipes to satisfy the demand of American customers. Lift Enrichment wrote a great article called The Story of Orange Chicken (How It Came To America) where you can learn more about the origin of Orange Chicken.

Some Questions For You:

Would you mind sharing your experience of Orange Chicken with me? Share your comments below. If you haven't tried this wonderful recipe yet you are in for a delightful treat. Did you take a gander at yesterday's recipe? It is called No Bake Banana Pudding Pie Recipe so be very careful with that one. You may be overcome with the feeling of hoarding it all to yourself once you taste it. The recipe was created by my eldest daughter. She made it for my birthday and you can read all about it. You're welcome!

My Thoughts For Today:

Fake mouse prank!

My manager is terrified of mice, especially dead mice. We all have fears but this particular fear is crippling for my boss. My co-workers created this fake mouse and decided to present it to her. I was not involved in this but didn't want to miss the expression on my boss's face when she saw it.

One co-worker carefully held the fake mouse and began walking towards my boss in the breakroom. My boss raised an eyebrow and asked "What do you have in your hands?" in a suspecting tone. She got a tiny peek at the fake mouse and sprang from her chair in a panic kicking and screaming.

Even after she found out it was fake she still wanted nothing to do with it. I admit this is not a nice thing to do to a person who is afraid of mice. In our daily work, and during break time, we try to make the work environment fun. It gives us entertaining memories to recall.

For any of my employers who may read this, the mouse was made from trash material and not on company time. Also, no mice were harmed in the making of this joke.

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No Bake Banana Pudding Pie Recipe

 

Quick, easy, and so good!

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No Bake Banana Pudding Pie Recipe - (Desserts)

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Ingredients:

3 boxes of banana pudding mixes
Milk of your choice (follow instructions on each box of pudding mix)
1 container of Cool Whip
1 box of Nilla wafers

Directions:

Make the banana pudding in a large bowl. Follow the ingredients on each side of the box. Set the combined pudding mixture aside. In a glass bowl or glass cover the bottom with a layer of Nilla wafers. Layer in the banana pudding on top of the Nilla wafer layer. Layer Cool Whip on top of the pudding. Next layer again with Nilla wafers. Continue to repeat the layers until the glass dish is full. Crumble Nilla wafers and sprinkle on top to finish the recipe. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve and enjoy!

Thoughts On No Bake Banana Pudding Pie:

My oldest daughter created this great no-bake recipe and I am so glad she did. She made it for me for my birthday. I asked her if I could share it with you and she was happy to do so. I told her I would link this recipe to her TikTok so you could enjoy her videos. If you are looking for inspiration you will want to follow her.

I can't get enough of her No Bake Banana Pudding Pie recipe! It is a great dessert for warmer weather. If you have any questions about this recipe you can ask her through her link at the top of this recipe or feel free to ask in the comment section below. I will respond as soon as I see your comment.

More Information For You:

The first time banana pudding was mentioned was in 1878 in a New York publication. Someone tasted the recipe and simply wanted more information on banana pudding. Today it is a rare occasion to go to a large family gathering without seeing a banana pudding dessert of some kind. FOOD&WINE wrote an article that will give you more information on the many layers of banana pudding.

A Few Questions For You:

Do you like banana pudding? What is your favorite banana pudding dessert recipe? When you make this recipe please share your experience with me. I would love to hear from you.

Did you get my recipe from yesterday? If you missed it, I will gladly share the link here. It is called Best Beef Vegetable Soup Recipe. Let me know what you think about my soup recipe.

My Thoughts For Today:

Kristin's No-Bake Banana Pudding Pie!

This no-bake banana pudding pie dish is super tasty! It was a great birthday gift from my daughter. It is great when someone creates a new recipe. Cooking is about creativity and sharing that creativity with other people. That's just my opinion about food.

Food can also be beautiful. I think about how food can be made to taste better and how it can be presented better. Cooking, baking, and sharing recipes really is fun to me. Food creates connections and nurtures relationships. Stories emerge around sharing food. Memories from the past and the creation of new memories we can recall in the future.

What are your thoughts about this post? I hope you enjoyed reading this recipe blog post and have a great day!

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Best Beef Vegetable Soup Recipe

 

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Best Beef Vegetable Soup Recipe - (Soups)

Ingredients:

*This recipe fills an 8-quart cooking pot.

1 package beef stew chunks (or 2 lbs. ground beef)
1 tablespoon mined garlic
1 carton beef broth (Swanson 32 ounces)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (heaping)
2 packs beef soup mix (Lipton, 1 box)
1 jar salsa (On The Border, Medium, 24 oz. or 2-16 oz. jars)
1 can green beans (14.5 oz.)
1 can sweet peas (15 oz.)
1 can mixed veggies (15 oz.)
2 cans sliced potatoes (15 oz. each)
2 cans Whole Kernel Corn (15 oz. each)
2 cans Dark Red Kidney Beans (15.5 oz each)
2 cans Stewed Tomatoes, Italian Style (14.5 oz.)
1 V8 Vegetable juice original (46 oz.) *just fill the pot 1 inch from the top.
5 shakes of black pepper
12 shakes of Tobasco sauce
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons sugar (heaping)
Salt to taste

Directions:

Cook the beef directly in the 8-quart cooking pot. Once the beef is fully cooked add the garlic and stir in. Next, pour a carton of beef broth and allow it to heat well. Add Italian seasoning, beef soup mix, and salsa. Bring the pot to a boil and stir well. Mix in green beans, peas, mixed veggies, sliced potatoes, corn, kidney beans, and stewed tomatoes, and stir well between adding each can. Fill the pot with vegetable juice until it is 1 inch from the top of the pot. Add black pepper, Tobasco sauce, crushed red pepper, and sugar, then salt to taste. Place lid on top and simmer on very low for 30 minutes. 

My Thoughts On Best Beef Vegetable Soup:

I worked on this recipe for about two years. I searched for basic ingredients for a beef vegetable soup and slowly added other ingredients until I felt I had a great-tasting soup. I like to say my "secret" ingredient in this recipe is the On The Border medium salsa. Adding salt to your taste will bring out the flavor of the salsa. Everyone who tastes this soup recipe says it's the BEST they ever had. Try it for yourself and see what you think. This is a big pot recipe and will work great for large gatherings.

More Information On Beef Vegetable Soup:

Beef vegetable soup can have a variety of vegetables. This soup dates back to Roman times. In America, its history is considered a "country" soup. You may notice what vegetables are missing from my recipe. You can add or omit the vegetables you like best. Keep the other ingredients the same and you will hit on the flavor I created for this soup recipe. Learn more about Vegetable Soup here.

Questions For You:

Do you like beef vegetable soup? Do you have a recipe to share? If you have a recipe to share and also a picture, I will be glad to publish it here and link it back to you for traffic and credit. Did you see yesterday's recipe? It is called East Indian Chicken Recipe and if you are an Indian food lover, I know you will enjoy the recipe.

My Thoughts For Today:

My birthday gifts!

Yesterday was my birthday and it was a good day. I enjoyed the day at home with my family. I ate good food and received birthday gifts and cards. My oldest daughter made banana cream pie for me and it is wonderful. She and her husband also gave me Dr. Squatch PINE TAR soap. It smells nice and I look forward to using it. My wife and youngest daughter gave me chicken seasoning I wrote about in a previous post and SOCAL cologne. That has been my signature scent for many years. There is a story behind that but I will spare you for now. My youngest daughter made my favorite cake called Sunshine Cake. It is a cold cake with a whipped topping that has crushed pineapple in it. What a nice day!

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East Indian Chicken Recipe

 

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East Indian Chicken Recipe - (Indian Food)

Ingredients:

2 cans condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted (10 3/4 ounces each)
1 1/2 cans of frozen orange juice concentrate, undiluted (6 ounces each)
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/4 cup butter or margarine
8 whole chicken breasts (boneless & skinless)
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup currants
Salt and pepper to your taste

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Combine the soup, orange juice concentrate, and curry powder. Melt butter in a large shallow baking dish in the oven. Remove from oven, and coat chicken with melted butter. Arrange chicken in a baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover with soup mixture. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven. Baste with the sauce, and sprinkle with almonds. Return to the oven, and bake for an additional 30 minutes. Sprinkle with currants, and continue baking for 15-20 minutes. This dish can be assembled early and baked just before serving. It is nice with wild rice and crisply cooked green vegetables.

Thoughts On East Indian Chicken:

If you've never had Indian food let this recipe be your introduction. Indian Chicken is delicious. I remember first tasting Indian food at a local Indian restaurant. It blew my mind! I had never tasted anything like it before. Maybe it was the curry. The curry spice in food was new to me. This was about 7 years ago. I actually asked myself why I had not tasted Indian food before. I was missing out. There is spicy Indian and non-spicy food with a creamy taste.

I recommend adding Basmati rice to this dish. Basmati is long and slender rice with a specific aroma you will love.

More Information For You:

East Indian Chicken originates from India. I want to share some information on curry. Curry is what gives East Indian Chicken its specific flavor and no other can compare. Curry reflects the Indian culture. It is a spice that is also very popular in American cooking culture. Curry has a very interesting history. FOOD&WINE wrote a very informative article called The Real Story of Curry that you will enjoy.

Some Questions For You:

Do you like Indian food? What is your favorite Indian dish? Do you remember the first time you tasted Indian food? Please share your experience here with other readers. Did you see yesterday's recipe? If you missed it, it's called Key West Salad Recipe and it is a delicious fruit salad that is very easy to make. Take a look at it and leave a comment.

My Thoughts For Today:

Marshmallows for the grand peeps!

Since I became a grandfather, known as "Papaw" to these sweet little ones, I have made it a ritual to bring marshmallows to my little grandchildren. I know sugar is not good for children. They do not get sugar all the time but I want them to always remember me bringing them marshmallows as a core memory. I try to find different flavors of marshmallows so they can try something new. Regular vanilla marshmallows are the best in my opinion.

I found these YUMMALLO Sour marshmallows and thought it would be fun for them to try. The flavors in this bag are strawberry, blue raspberry, and cherry. They are sugar-coated. There ya go again, Grandpa! Giving the grandbabies sugar. 

Have you seen or tried these marshmallows? I found them on the baking aisle alongside the regular marshmallows. Little children and grandchildren grow so fast. I think it's good to create as many good memories as possible for them. Food is a great way to create memories. Maybe I should try bringing them bags of carrots. That may be more healthy but I guess it is the mid-western upbringing in me.

What do you think about me bringing my grandchildren marshmallows? I don't do it very often. Let me know your thoughts.

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Key West Salad Recipe - Fruit

 

Take a tasty trip to the Keys!

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Key West Salad - (Salads & Slaws)

Ingredients:

1 cup grapefruit sections
1 cup fresh pineapple (cut up)
1 cup orange sections
1 cup banana slices
1/2 cup walnuts (chopped, optional)
1 package cream cheese (3 ounces, softened)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Honey

Directions:

Combine the fruit and drain. Mix in the walnuts. Whip the cream cheese. Add 1 teaspoon lemon juice and honey to taste. Whip the cream slightly and stir it into the cream cheese. Pour it over the fruit. The fruit and dressing may be refrigerated until it is served. Pour the dressing over the fruit before it is served.

Thoughts On Key West Salad:

This salad looks great served in a fresh pineapple shell. You can decorate with a little paper umbrella for more visual pop. If you don't like grapefruit, you can change it to mandarine oranges. I am a grapefruit fan and the sweet and sour taste suits me.

More Information On Key West Salad:

The Florida Keys have given many recipes through the years. The Key West fruit salad has many variations and Key West salads in general may have a mixture of fruit and vegetable. I prefer only fruit because of the sweetness of the dressing. Sweet dressing on vegetables does not mix well with my taste buds but to each their own. I did find a great molded salad by KITCHEN CURIO that you may like. The recipe is from 1958.

Some Questions For You:

Have you tasted or made Key West Salad before? I would like to know your thoughts on this tropical fruit salad. Please leave a comment below. Did you see my last recipe? It is called Pineapple Cheesecake Recipe and it has pineapple in it too.

My Thoughts For Today:

Fresh chicken eggs!

A good friend of mine contacted me and asked if I could help him move a few things. He needed help moving a small piano and a tall grandfather clock. The "small" piano was heavy and took four of us to move out of the house and into the back of my friend's truck. We were able to move the grandfather clock and the piano with the truck at the same time.

For helping my friend I was given a dozen fresh chicken eggs from his reserve. He and his wife always have plenty of eggs. My youngest daughter loves to bake and needs eggs often. My wife and I like to eat eggs too. Fresh, local chicken eggs are the best! These eggs were not refrigerated or washed. Because they are like that they will last weeks on the counter at room temperature. I am not sure of the exact shelf life of these brown eggs but I know they taste wonderful.

When we have some baking or cooking pictures using these eggs I will be sure to share them with you. Have a great day and...

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