I love dishes that are quick, easy and anyone can make. Those are the main reasons I take complicated recipes and simplify them. There is no point in eating the same thing day after day because we feel things are too complicated to make. When I get bored with my food I find that is when I am most prone to over eat. I try to eat more to satisfy the cravings caused my flavor boredom. Italian Shepherd’s Pie is a very simple recipe that anyone can make and is full of flavor.
Italian Shepherd’s Pie
1 unbaked 9-inch pastry shell
1 pound bulk sausage
1 cup cottage cheese
1 egg
1 ½ cups mashed potatoes (You may use leftovers or the pre-made mashed potatoes.)
¼ cup sour cream
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ - ¾ teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Bake empty pie crust about 7 minutes until lightly browned.
Fry sausage and drain.
While sausage is frying mix together cottage cheese and egg in a mixing bowl. Then add mashed potatoes, sour cream, oregano, salt and pepper to the cottage cheese and egg mixture; mix well.
Place sausage in the pie crust.
Cover the sausage with cheese.
Pour mashed potato mixture over the sausage and cheese.
Cover the crust edge with a ring or foil. Bake at 350 for 50-60 minutes.
This pie is delicious with a sliced fresh tomato, cooked carrots and fried cabbage.
ENJOY!!!
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Dixie Stampede Creamy Vegetable Soup
I love this recipe! Knowing the Creamy Vegetable Soup was always a highligh when attending Dixie Stampede. There were times I would consider buying a ticket to see the show just for the soup! I have simplified it down to the point that it only takes about 30 minutes to make start to finish.
Children like this soup too. This soup is so yummy my 18-month old acts like she can't get enough of it. I have had other children that refuse to eat vegetables say they love this soup.... until they found out vegetables were in it!
Dixie Stampede’s Cream of Vegetable Soup- Simplified
2 cups of frozen mixed vegetables (corn, peas, green beans and carrots)
1 quart chicken broth
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
Fully cook all the vegetables. Drain most of the water off. Place the cooked vegetables into a food processor or blender and puree. Place the vegetable puree back into the pot. Add the chicken broth, garlic powder and onion powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and add heavy whipping cream. Heat thoroughly and serve.
*This soup is wonderful with cheddar biscuits or if you want to try to go a little lower carb, top with real bacon bits and cheddar cheese.
Enjoy!
Children like this soup too. This soup is so yummy my 18-month old acts like she can't get enough of it. I have had other children that refuse to eat vegetables say they love this soup.... until they found out vegetables were in it!
Dixie Stampede’s Cream of Vegetable Soup- Simplified
2 cups of frozen mixed vegetables (corn, peas, green beans and carrots)
1 quart chicken broth
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
Fully cook all the vegetables. Drain most of the water off. Place the cooked vegetables into a food processor or blender and puree. Place the vegetable puree back into the pot. Add the chicken broth, garlic powder and onion powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and add heavy whipping cream. Heat thoroughly and serve.
*This soup is wonderful with cheddar biscuits or if you want to try to go a little lower carb, top with real bacon bits and cheddar cheese.
Enjoy!
Friday, July 1, 2011
Red, White and Blueberry Pie
Every holiday deserves to be celebrated in it's own way. Independence Day is a day all American's, by birth or by choice, should be thankful for and celebrate. Most American's host or attend a barbecue as part of their traditional 4th of July festivities complete with dessert.
Red, White and Blueberry Pie is a favorite in my home. It is simple to prepare and I haven't met anyone yet that didn't love it!
Happy Independence Day!
Red, White and Blueberry Pie
1 pie crust (traditional or graham cracker crust)
1 large box white chocolate pudding, prepared
2 ounces white chocolate, melted
Strawberries topped and cut in half
Blueberries
If you choose to use a traditional pie crust you must first bake the empty crust. Pour a thin layer of melted white chocolate into the bottom of the pie crust. Add white chocolate pudding on top of melted white chocolate. Arrange strawberries and blueberries on top the pudding. Chill for about an hour before serving. Enjoy!
Red, White and Blueberry Pie is a favorite in my home. It is simple to prepare and I haven't met anyone yet that didn't love it!
Happy Independence Day!
Red, White and Blueberry Pie
1 pie crust (traditional or graham cracker crust)
1 large box white chocolate pudding, prepared
2 ounces white chocolate, melted
Strawberries topped and cut in half
Blueberries
If you choose to use a traditional pie crust you must first bake the empty crust. Pour a thin layer of melted white chocolate into the bottom of the pie crust. Add white chocolate pudding on top of melted white chocolate. Arrange strawberries and blueberries on top the pudding. Chill for about an hour before serving. Enjoy!
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