How to Have a Meal of Hearty Sandwiches back You Just Don't Want to Cook

Sometimes a cook is just too tired to cook a full meal.  There is nothing wrong with serving sandwiches sometimes, especially these sandwiches.  Hero Ham Sandwiches take only about 15 minutes and you are serving your family warm sandwiches of meat, cheese, vegetables, and of course, bread.  Serve with fruit and you have a complete meal.  The Quick and Easy Meatball Heroes are ready in minutes.  In this sandwich you have meat, soup, cheese, and lettuce.  Again, serve with baby carrots or a bowl of fruit for a complete meal.

HERO HAM SANDWICHES
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced into rings
1 green bell pepper, sliced into rings
1 lb Honey Baked ham slices
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
2 French baguette loaves, cut into thirds
6 tsp Dijon mustard
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the onions and bell peppers; saute, stirring until vegetables are tender. This will take about 5 minutes. Cool slightly. Preheat the broiler.
Lay the baguette sections on a cutting board and slice each horizontally. Spread each bottom part with the Dijon mustard. Layer the ham slices and the onion mixture over the bottom baguette slice and sprinkle a generous tablespoon of cheese over the top. Place the open-face baguette slices on a baking sheet and broil for 3 to 4 minutes until cheese is melted. Replace the top slices and serve warm.
Serves 6.

QUICK AND EASY MEATBALL HEROES
1 pkg precooked frozen meatballs, slightly thawed
1 can tomato soup
1 soup can of water
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Hero sandwich rolls
Shredded lettuce, if desired
In a medium saucepan, put the soup, water, garlic powder, basil, oregano, and pepper. Mix well and heat to almost boiling. Add the meatballs to the soup mixture and cook until heated through. Place meatballs in sandwich rolls, spoon some sauce over meatballs, and sprinkle the shredded cheese over the meatballs. Top with shredded lettuce, if desired.
Enjoy!

Betty crunchy, tasty recipe for ham and cheese sandwiches

In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make their recipe ham and cheese sandwiches crispy and tasty. This sandwich is heavily favored over the ham and grilled cheese sandwich standard house of Betty! Ingredients: 7 oz French bread pan (.. I used half a 14 oz loaf twice the food section of my supermarket) 1 tablespoon butter, softened 2 slices Swiss cheese (deli-style) 1 roma tomato, thinly sliced ham 1 / 2 pound of honey, shaving (I bought my food in the supermarket.) 2tablespoons oil and vinegar with 2 slices of provolone sub spices, extra virgin olive oil if necessary to cook on the stove a slice 7 oz loaf of French bread horizontally into two equal parts. Then cut into two equal parts by two individuals to serve sandwiches sandwiches. Spread the cut sides of bread with softened butter, and brown in a skillet on the stove. For the bread of others spread 2 tablespoons of dressing on the side of the cut underwater. Now start to assemble the twosandwiches. The sandwiches that golden era, place 1 slice of Swiss cheese on a cut, half browned. Place 3 slices of tomato on top of cheese. Now, instead lbs 1 / 4 shaved honey ham on top of tomatoes. Put more than three slices of tomato on top of the ham, and place 1 slice of Swiss cheese over top of tomatoes. Complete sandwiches, keeping the other half used, browned and limit storage is filling sandwiches. Set aside while preparing a second type of ham and cheese...



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How To Prepare Arroz Con Gandules

ARROZ CON GANDULES is a special Poerto Rican Recipe that is prepared only on special occasions. The Poerto Rican festival is one such occasion when this particular food is prepared and relished as a great dish for the festive season. People from various countries and of different ages gather in this small town to watch and participate in the festival. And the best part of the whole festival is the numerous delicacies cooked in order to enjoy.
Thanksgiving is the most popular occasion when this recipe is prepared and tasted. The other dishes in the thanksgiving menu are Pavochon, Mofongo stuffing, Arroz con Gandules (rice with pigeon peas), Tostones, and Tembleque or dulce de leche.
•    10 Lb. turkey
•    Adobo
•    Paprika
•    Black pepper - 2tsp
•    4 cloves of garlic (mash in a pilón)
•    Oregano (Leaf) – 2 tsp.
•    Butter Sticks - 4

Quick And Easy Meals Just About Anyone Can Prepare

For some people, cooking really isn't a priority in life or even something that you enjoy. Many people just don't have time to cook a full course meal every day, and so they resort to unhealthy fast foods. They may exist on convenience foods and boxed mixes rather than taking the effort to prepare healthy meals for their families or their own personal enjoyment.

Animals singing to i adulation the way you lie

random people then come outta no where so much for making it look cool -.- :) Lion- My cosin Cat- My Sister Camera man-me



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The Soup Doctor EP 3 - Bean and Ham Soup * GLUTEN FREE *

Learn the basics of Dr Durr's bean soup formula.



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Loaded Baked Potato Chowder Recipe

Pampered Chef - Loaded Baked Potato Chowder. Made in the Deep Covered Baker, this amazing and hearty recipe is ready in around 30 minutes for only about $2 a serving! Perfect comfort food with minimal effort required! Get together with friends to try new recipes and earn free Pampered Chef products by hosting a Pampered Chef cooking party. To find out more, go to www.pamperedchef.com. Recipe 3 baking potatoes (about 2 1 lb/1.1 kg) 3 1/2 cups (875 mL) milk, divided 4 oz (125 g) cream cheese, softened 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter 2-3 green onions with tops (1/4 cup/50 mL sliced) 4 oz (125 g) sharp cheddar cheese, grated 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) salt 1/2 tsp (2 mL) coarsely ground black pepper Optional toppings such as chopped cooked bacon, sour cream or steamed broccoli florets 1. Slice potatoes in half lengthwise with Santoku Knife; place in Deep Covered Baker. Pour 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the milk over potatoes. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 11 minutes. Remove baker from microwave. Move center potatoes to ends of baker and outer potatoes to center. Cover; microwave on HIGH 8-11 minutes or until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork. Remove baker from microwave. Coarsely mash potatoes with Mix 'N Chop. 2. Meanwhile, whisk cream cheese until smooth in Classic Batter Bowl. Slowly add remaining 3 cups (750 mL) milk, whisking until smooth. Add cream cheese mixture and butter to baker. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 3-5 minutes or until mixture is hot. Slice green onions with Chef's Knife. 3 ...



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How to Make Two Bean Soup and Split Pea and Turkey Ham Soup (Both are additionally absolute for Diabetics)

Soups are easy to make, they are inexpensive, and they are very nourishing.  Here are a couple of recipes that are great soups and they are also perfect for diabetics.  Two Bean Soup uses baby Lima beans and  great northern beans together for a tasty combination.  The Split-Pea and Turkey Ham Soup is a convenient slow-cooker recipe.
TWO-BEAN SOUP
1/2 lb dried baby Lima beans
1/2 lb dried great northern beans
1 (49 1/2 oz) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups cubed cooked lean ham
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery ribs with leaves, chopped
2 medium carrots, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 tsp ground ginger
2 green onions, sliced, optional
Wash beans and remove any bad ones.  Place in a large pot or dutch oven and add enough water to cover by 2-inches.  Bring to a boil and boil for two minutes.  Remove from the heat; cover and let stand one hour.
Drain beans and rinse.  Return beans to pot.  Add broth and ham; bring to a boil.  Reduce heat; cover and simmer for one hour.  Add the onion, celery, carrots, garlic, ginger and return to a boil.  Reduce heat and cover pot.  Simmer at least one-half hour or until beans and vegetables are tender.  Place in serving bowls and top with green onions for garnish if desired.
Serves 7  Per serving:  215 calories, 31 g carbs, 10 g fiber, 19 g protein
Note:  Beans are an excellent food choice for diabetics.
SPLIT PEA AND TURKEY HAM SOUP
6-oz turkey ham, cut into small cubes
1 cup raw green split peas
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 large carrot, peeled and diced
2 stalks celery, trimmed and diced
2 bay leaves
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/4 tsp crushed dried thyme
1/8 tsp black pepper
4 cups no-salt-added chicken broth
In a 5-quart slow cooker, combine all the above ingredients.  Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
4 servings of 1 1/2 cups each = 282 calories, 39 g carbs, 26 g protein
Enjoy!

Betty's Trip to Hall's Restaurant with Rick--NO RECIPE--

In this video, Betty and her husband, Rick, have a late lunch at Hall's on the River in Boonesborough, Kentucky. Boonesborough is about 20 miles from our home. We stopped by Boonesborough State Park on the way to the restaurant to point out the original location of Fort Boonesborough (named after Daniel Boone). At the restaurant, we chose Deep-Fried Banana Peppers, Snappy Beer Cheese, Fried Catfish, Coleslaw, Garlic Cheese Grits, along with a cold soda and a tall glass of iced tea. I also ordered an authentic piece of Derby Pie (made by Kern's Kitchens) to take home. We have already made deep-fried banana peppers, garlic cheese grits, catfish, and derby pie in bettyskitchen, so we visited the restaurant mainly to check out the beer cheese. I will be making and uploading beer cheese soon! We had a wonderful time (although it did begin to rain), and we are honored to have you come along! --Betty :)



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Hate broccoli? Broccoli recipes that will change your mind!

There are probably more people who dislike broccoli than there are enthusiastic fans of this much maligned vegetable. This may be due, in part, to the way you prepare this nutrient rich veggie. It must be noted that broccoli is one of the healthiest choices you can make when trying to get those 5-9 servings of produce each day. In fact, many holistic health practitioners often recommend broccoli as a daily dish for patients recuperating from serious illnesses.
Many of us remember that section of our dinner plate covered with an overly large portion of limp broccoli stalks that even the dog disdained as an under-the-table 'treat'. The trick to delicious broccoli recipes that curry favor with your family is all in the preparation and seasonings. Here we have some generic broccoli recipes that may well become family favorites!
As mentioned, broccoli loses all of its potential appeal, as well as much of its nutritional value, when overcooked. Naturally, raw broccoli retains almost all of its nutritional benefits, so we've included a raw salad broccoli recipe you'll want to try.
Most cooks have trouble using seasonings that marry well with broccoli. This veggie does have a distinctive and somewhat strong taste, making it a seemingly difficult match. This means it's usually served with a little salt and pepper and maybe a dab of butter, resulting in a less than interesting combination. Next time you serve broccoli, try one of the following seasonings to add some zip to your broccoli recipes.
One delightful combination is as easy as it is simple, but oh so tasty: steam your broccoli, just until cooked. It should still have a bit of crunch. Just before serving, sprinkle with a teaspoon or two to taste and splash with a little lemon juice.
Another combination of veggies that makes a tasty broccoli side dish: along with your broccoli, steam some julienne-cut carrots. Lightly saute several mushrooms in  one or two teaspoons of olive oil. Finely dice a red onion and toss all the ingredients together. Serve and enjoy.
If you're watching your food budget (who isn't?), here's a cheap broccoli recipe that serves as a complete meal. Cook up a batch of rice and steam your broccoli. Dice a red bell pepper and lightly saute with one clove of finely minced garlic. Cut a ½ inch slice of ham into cubes. Mix the broccoli, pepper, garlic and ham in a medium bowl. Serve over a bed of rice. This dish can also be enhanced with some grated Parmesan or smoked sharp cheddar.
To make this broccoli recipe even more filling, try adding one of the following: a can of cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup, or a cream sauce spiked with a pinch of cayenne pepper or garnished with paprika.
Other seasonings that complement broccoli include lemon pepper, celery salt, basil and oregano. Use these seasonings one at a time!
Another simple broccoli dish that makes a hearty side dish: add either a can of cheddar cheese soup or make a batch of packaged Hollandaise sauce.
Add broccoli and bacon bits to a cheese souffle for a one dish meal.
Here's a combination you may not believe: broccoli and French dressing is terrific as a cold summertime salad. Cut broccoli florets in thin slices and add some diced red onions. Let each diner add their French dressing to suit their taste.
So there you have more than half a dozen economical, generic broccoli recipes to add to your recipe box. Share with friends!

Easy Recipes For Mother's Day

Mother's Day is coming up, which means it's time to show your appreciation for your mom, wife or other mother in your life.  One of the easiest ways to show your love is by taking over the cooking duties for your Mother's Day breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner.  Since the mom usually does the cooking in the household, having the husband and/or kids cook the Mother's day meal can be tricky.  Quick and easy recipes are the key for a successful cooking venture in the kitchen. Whether you are a novice or expert, here are several delicious and easy recipes that I hope you will try this Mother's Day, or anytime for that matter.

Soup, Soup, Glorious Soup

It isn't many foods that have poems written about them. And remember the story of Esau who, coming in tired and hungry, was willing to give up his birthright for a bowl of pottage - lentil soup. I t must have been good soup! From the time man discovered that he could bake clay hard in the fire he began to make clay pots - and what do you cook in such a pot? - Soup of course.

The earliest pots have the markings of woven sticks on the outside so presumably they first of all lined baskets with clay - but somehow soup in a basket never took off.

Every generation and every people group have some form of soup or stew - it is served hot, cold, thick, thin, creamy, clear, vegetarian, meaty, spicy - something for everyone. It isn't as fashionable at dinner parties these days - starters tend to be more complicated and dinner parties an excuse to show off. But soup will go on as long as people come home hungry and it is time for a revival

Sweet and Creamy
For 4 you will need

25 grams ( 1 oz)
I clove of garlic, crushed
225 grams sweet potato
1 largish parsnip
1 level teaspoon of paprika
1 level teaspoon of chilli flakes or ½ deseeded chilli, finely sliced
750 mls ( 26 fl oz) vegetable stock
2 teaspoons of mustard of your choice - mine would be honey mustard
1 tablespoon of grated strong cheese - Parmesan, Cheddar, Stilton
125 ml ( ¼ pint ) double cream or low fat yoghurt
Salt and pepper

Dice the sweet potato and the parsnip. Melt the butter and fry the garlic, parsnip and sweet potato. Add the spices, chilli and stock. Bring to the boil and simmer for about 20 minutes. Stir in the mustard and cheese. Blend in food processor. Reheat in pan, but do not boil. Season to taste. When serving add a spoon of cream or yoghurt.

Variation - you could replace the parsnip with carrots or squash.

Chicken Soup - one version is known as New York Penicillin so good is the effect of eating soups like this.
For 4 you need

75 grams ( 3 oz) of pearl barley or red lentils
4 medium potatoes, cooked for 10 minutes and diced
2 carrots, diced
1 onion, diced
2 chicken breasts - I prefer to leave them in quite big chunks, but you may prefer to cut them into smaller pieces.
845 mls (1 1/1 pints ) chicken stock

If you are using lentils boil them up in clean water first and then rinse and drain. This makes them less gassy. In a large pan cook the carrots, onion, stock, and pearl barley or lentils. Simmer at least 20 minutes. Add the potatoes and heat through. Whether or not you need to add more seasoning depends upon the stock used. Add the potatoes and cook for a further 20 minutes until the barley is cooked through.

Variations

Replace the onion with a finely sliced leek. If you drain off some of the stock you can add some diced ham and a pastry lid and you have a delicious chicken and ham pie.

Salad Soup

Yes I know it sounds weird, but it tastes good. The use of lettuce in soup goes back all the way to ancient Rome.
For 4 you will need

25 g ( 1 oz) butter
I medium potato, diced
I onion, diced
520 mls ( 18fl oz) vegetable stock
75 grams (3 oz) peas - frozen are fine
2 handfuls of lettuce leaves
3 green onions ( scallions) sliced finely
4 radishes cut up small or sliced very finely
Salt and pepper
3 tablespoons of double cream ( or you could save the top of the milk for a day or two.)
1 teaspoon of chopped herbs - parsley, mixed herbs, oregano, chervil as you like

Cook the potato and onion in melted butter. Add the stock and peas. Boil and then simmer for about 25 minutes. Shred lettuce finely and add. Cook for 5 minutes and then blend. Add the chopped green onions and radishes. Season as needed. Add the herbs. When serving add a spoonful of cream to top each bowl.