Most of the sweet treats and confections my husband’s family enjoyed over the years live only in their memories.  With the early passing of his Grandma, so many of her “special recipes” died with her, before anyone had a chance to write them down.  My mother in law shared with me one memory of her […]

This Midwestern classic is full of beef and vegetables.
 
1 pound beef stew meat
1/3 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, diced
2-3 carrots, cut into 3 inch pieces and halved or quartered
2-3 potatoes, halved or quartered lengthwise
1 can (14 ounces) stewed, diced tomatoes
1 […]

This chowder is creamy and delicious with a Southwest flair.
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2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium sized sweet onion, diced
6 cups frozen southwest style corn (with bell peppers)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin seed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
5 cups low sodium vegetable stock
2 Idaho potatoes, peeled and diced […]

Ingredients:
2 cups Panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
4 cups leftover mashed potatoes
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup minced leftover ham (or bacon bits)
1 quart vegetable oil for deep frying
Kosher Salt to taste�
Directions:
Place bread crumbs in a glass pie plate and set aside.�
Pour oil 1/2 inch deep […]

Ingredients:
1/2 cup leftover turkey, diced
1/2 cup leftover green bean casserole (cut into bite size pieces)
1/3 cup frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
1/3 cup leftover mashed potatoes
1/4 cup leftover gravy
Chicken or vegetable stock
Egg roll wrappers
Vegetable oil spray  Directions: Preheat oven to oven to 350°F�
In a large bowl, mix together turkey, green bean casserole, mixed vegetables, mashed potatoes and gravy […]

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup cooked turkey, diced
½ teaspoon cumin, ground
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
4 large flour tortillas
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
Sour Cream, Guacamole and salsa to taste�
Directions:
In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, garlic, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until onion is softened.  Add […]

Morning News with Maggie O’Mara and Doug Petcash
Too many leftovers after the big Thanksgiving Meal?  Watch Michelle as she demonstrates ideas to give new life to green bean casserole, cranberry sauce and turkey!
6:00 am

Ingredients:
 
2 cups cooked turkey, diced
1 cup mango, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1/2 small red onion, diced
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon roasted peanut oil
4 cups baby greens
4 tortillas
Balsamic vinaigrette dressing to taste

Ingredients:
 
In a medium bowl, mix together the turkey, mango, celery, onion, cilantro, chili powder and peanut oil.
 
Place 1 cup baby greens on the […]

Ingredients
2 (8 ounce) containers vanilla yogurt
1 cup leftover cranberry sauce, whole berry or jellied
1/2 cup orange juice
3 cups crushed ice
6 Mint leaves
1 teaspoon lime juice
Directions:
In a blender, blend all ingredients until smooth.  Add more juice as needed.  Serve immediately.
Serves 2-4 

Michelle will be conducting a cooking class featuring her prize winning recipe from the National Chicken Cooking Contest.  Register at Easy Cookin’.
January 30, 2008
6:30PM