Cheese and Bacon Soup

6 slices bacon, diced 1 small onion, minced 1 stalk celery, minced 1/4 cup parsley, minced 1/2 cup rolled oats salt and pepper 5 cups chicken stock 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated 1/4 cup milk cayenne Heat a dutch oven and add the bacon.  Fry until beginning to crisp.  Add the onion and saute until… Continue reading Cheese and Bacon Soup

Herbed Carrots

5 carrots, peeled and julienned 1 1/2 tbsp butter 1/2 tsp salt 2 tbsp parsley, minced 1/4 tsp white sugar 1 tsp lemon juice 1/4 tsp dry thyme 2 tbsp light cream Melt the butter in a medium saucepan.  Add the parsley, sugar, salt, and thyme.  Stir in the carrots.  Sprinkle with lemon juice. Cover… Continue reading Herbed Carrots

Cheese Soup

2 scallions, minced 3 tbsp carrot, grated 1 tbsp butter 4 cups chicken stock 1/2 tsp dry mustard 1 tsp paprika 1/4 cup milk 2 tbsp cornstarch 1/4 lb sharp cheddar cheese, grated salt and cracked pepper 3 tbsp parsley, minced Melt the butter in a dutch oven.  Saute the scallions and the carrot on… Continue reading Cheese Soup

Picnic Salad for Four (leftover chicken)

1 head of lettuce washed and torn 1/2 lb cooked chicken (use leftover from making stock) shredded 1/2 cup diced baked ham 1 cucumber, sliced 1 hard boiled egg, quartered 1/3 cup white wine vinegar 1 tsp salt 1 scallion, minced 2 tbsp parsley, minced 1/4 tsp dry tarragon 1/2 tsp dijon 1 cup olive… Continue reading Picnic Salad for Four (leftover chicken)

Avocado Vinaigrette

3 garlic cloves, peeled 1/2 of an avocado, peeled, pitted 1/3 cup parsley 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1/2 cup olive oil Combine all in a blender.  Process until smooth. Serve on romaine lettuce with cucumber and radishes. 

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