Saturday, July 4, 2009

Quick_And_Easy


1--Cabbage Salad IYou'll Need:
1/2 medium head cabbage, chopped
2 carrots, shredded
1 green onion, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
salt and pepper to taste
Procedure:

In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, carrots, green onion and mayonnaise. Salt and pepper to taste, toss and serve.

2--Cajun Crab SoupYou'll Need:
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups clam juice
2 cups chicken broth
1 (10 ounce) package frozen white corn
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
2 cups heavy cream
1 pound lump crabmeat, drained
4 green onions, chopped
Procedure:

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until onion is tender. Whisk in flour, and cook 2 minutes. Stir in clam juice and chicken broth, and bring to a boil. Mix in corn, and season with salt, white pepper, thyme, and cayenne. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in cream, crab meat, and green onions. Heat through, but do not boil once the cream has been added.

3--Cajun Deviled Eggs
You'll Need:
6 eggs
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon prepared Dijon-style mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
Procedure:

Place eggs in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool and peel. Slice eggs in half lengthwise. Remove yolks and place in a medium bowl. Set aside egg whites. Mashing with a fork, mix mayonnaise, Dijon-style mustard, salt and black pepper with the egg yolks. Fill the hollowed egg white halves with the yolk mixture. Sprinkle with cayenne pepper, adjusting the amount to taste. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until serving.

4--Cajun Grilled CornYou'll Need:
6 ears corn, husked and cleaned
1/2 cup butter, softened
6 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
Procedure:

Peel back husks form the corn, remove strings and leave just a few layers of husk on the corn. Spread butter or margarine over each ear of corn. Sprinkle Cajun seasoning lightly over each ear, or to taste. Fold corn husks back over the corn. Wrap in foil. Place on grill for 25 minutes, turning occasionally. Unwrap foil, peel back husks and enjoy.


5--Cajun Pork Chops
You'll Need:
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground sage
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
4 (1/2 inch thick) boneless pork chops
2 teaspoons olive oil
Procedure:

Place flour, paprika, sage, Creole seasoning, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and garlic powder in a large, resealable plastic bag. Place pork chops in the bag, seal, and shake to coat chops. In a large skillet, heat oil over high heat for about 1 minute. Arrange chops in pan, and reduce heat to medium. Cook until pork chops are dark brown, about 6 to 8 minutes per side.

6--Calabrese Style Spaghetti
You'll Need:
1 (6 ounce) package spaghetti
1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 cup grated Romano cheese
Procedure:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Immediately place pasta in a large bowl and mix in butter, garlic and cheese. After butter has completely melted, serve.

7--Calves Liver with Lemon ThymeYou'll Need:
8 ounces calves liver, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 sprigs fresh lemon thyme, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
Procedure:

Rinse liver and pat dry. Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place the fresh thyme in a layer on the bottom of the pan, then lay the liver on top. Cook on medium heat for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Calves' liver may be eaten slightly pink, but be careful not to overcook it. Season with salt and pepper after cooking.

8--Camp Chili
You'll Need:
3 pounds ground beef
3 onions, chopped
10 cloves garlic, minced
3 (15 ounce) cans pork and beans
3 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
salt and pepper to taste
3 cups uncooked rice
Procedure:

In a large pot over medium high heat, saute the ground beef for 5 minutes. Add the onions and garlic and saute for 5 to 10 more minutes. Add the pork and beans, kidney beans, tomatoes, chili powder, beer and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir thoroughly and reduce heat to medium low. Cover and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Cook the rice according to package directions. Serve the chili over the rice.

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