Taco Soup

 There are a lot of taco soup recipes out there, but this one was exceptional.  I have made it twice and will make it many more times, I'm sure.  I made it for family and they also loved it and wanted the recipe.  Easy and delicious.

Taco Soup

1 can diced tomatoes

2 cans diced tomatoes with green chilis (Rotel)

1 can Garbonzo beans

1 can Kidney beans

1 can Black beans

1 can corn

1 can tomato paste

1 8 oz block cream cheese

1/2 bag Costco Rotisserie chicken breast, cut up

1 box chicken stock

Taco seasoning to taste, 1 package

Toppings as desired: Cheese, Sour Cream, Tortilla chips, Cilantro

Rinse and drain beans. Put all ingredients in a crock pot and cook on low for four hours.

 To serve, top with desired toppings.

Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Soup

 

Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Soup

Saute' in a skillet until softened:

1/2 stick butter

1 onion, diced

4 cloves garlic, minced or crushed

Salt and pepper 

1-2 cups shredded carrots

Put in a crockpot. Then mix together:

4 cups chicken stock

1/4 cup corn starch

Add to the crockpot and stir well.  

Add 4 cups chopped broccoli

Cook on low for about 4 or 5 hours.  Then add:

4 cups shredded cheddar cheese ( I like mild)

1 cup whipping cream

Cook until cheese is melted.  Serve.

Melt-In-Your-Mouth Chicken

 This chicken dish was moist and delicious!

Melt in Your Mouth Chicken

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 cup Mayonnaise

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp dried parsley

1/2 tsp salt

pepper to taste

1/2 tsp paprika

Mix the mayonnaise with Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, pepper and paprika.

Put chicken in a baking dish and spread the mixture thickly over each piece of chicken.

Bake at 375 for 40-45 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Ham Sauce

I have made the same ham sauce for years.  It is so good, and, frankly, better than this one.  But it takes more work.  And when making a big holiday meal, I sometimes need easier.  This one is easier and still very good.

 Ham Sauce

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 1/2 T. mustard powder

1 1/2 cup vinegar

1/2- 1 cup water

Mix altogether in a saucepan.  Cook and stir until thickened.

Sheet Pan Quesadillas

 

Sheet Pan Quesadillas

8 Burrito-sized tortillas

2 cups rotisserie chicken, chopped

2 cups shredded cheese

1 can tomatoes with green chilis

1 packet taco seasoning

Spray a baking sheet and line with 5 of the tortillas with the tortillas hanging over the edges.  

Mix together the rest of the ingredients.  Spread the mixture on top of the tortillas.  Top with more shredded cheese.  Put the last three tortillas on top and tuck under.  Spray with oil.  Put another baking sheet on top. Spray the bottom of that pan, too.  Bake at 450 for 20 minutes.  Take off the top pan and bake until golden.

Cut and dip pieces in salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.  

You can also make these with just cheese in the center.

Easy Brownies

 

I know, not a great picture.  But this is a very easy and easy-to-memorize recipe:

Easy Brownies

1 brownie mix

2 eggs

1 can sweetened condensed milk

Prepare an 8x8 pan .  Mix together the ingredients and pour in.  Bake according to package instructions.  

Easy Crockpot Creamy Chicken Soup

 

Creamy Chicken Soup

Put in the crockpot: 

2 or 3 chicken breasts (can be frozen)

1 box chicken stock

3-4 carrots, sliced

4 celery stalks, sliced

1 onion, diced

1 can cream of chicken soup

1 tsp. onion powder

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp poultry seasoning

1 heaping Tablespoon better than bouillon

Salt and pepper

1 box rice-a-roni

Cook on low for about 5 hours, or until chicken is well cooked.  The rice a Roni will disintegrate into the soup, thickening it.  Take the chicken out and cut it up.  Put back in the soup. Stir well and add:

3/4 cup heavy cream

Heat and serve with parsley on top.