September 30, 2005

Curried chicken and noodle stir-fry

This one is an absolute staple in the Bond house. from Chatelaine, May 2003 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 large onion 3 celery stalks 1 large red pepper 1 T vegetable oil 1 1/2 – 2 tsp curry paste 400 ml can light coconut milk 10 oz can (284 mL) undiluted chicken broth 4 […]

September 29, 2005

Mediterranean Salsa Soup

INGREDIENTS: 3 garlic cloves 1 onion Olive oil 28 oz can diced tomatoes, including juice 10 oz can undiluted chicken or vegetable broth ½ cup salsa 1 can tuna OR Boiled chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces (both are optional) 4 cups baby spinach 1 cup frozen corn ½ tsp pepper ½ tsp oregano […]

Scones

INGREDIENTS: 2 cups flour 1 Tbsp sugar 1 Tbsp baking powder ½ tsp salt ¼ cup margarine ½ cup sour cream ½ cup milk ½ tsp baking soda DIRECTIONS: Mix flour, sugar, baking soda and salt Add margarine Combine sour cream, milk and baking soda Add to flour all at once Mix until dough Knead […]

September 23, 2005

Classy Chicken

Why it’s called classy chicken, I’ll never know, but it’s fast, easy and yummy, that’s all that matters. From the Best of the Best and more 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/4 tsp pepper 3T oil 10 oz frozen asparagus or broccoli (fresh is better) -I’ve used cauliflower — about 1/2 head or so 10 […]

September 22, 2005

GINGER COOKIES

Mix together: 1 cup butter or margarine 1 1/2 cup sugar 1 large egg 2 Tbsp corn syrup 1/2 cup molasses Then add: 3 cups flour 2 tsp baking soda 2 tsp cinnamon 2 tsp ginger 1/2 tsp cloves 1/2 tsp salt Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes. They key is to not overcook them […]

Hamburger Soup

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef 1 medium onion finely chopped 28 oz can of tomatoes 2 cups water 3 10 oz cans of consumme or beef broth 1 can tomato soup 4 chopped carrots 2 bay leafs 3 celery stalks, chopped parsley thyme pepper 1/2 cup barley Directions: Brown meat & onions. Drain. Add […]

September 18, 2005

Rouladin

Ingredients: Rouladin (thinly sliced beef) Bacon Onions Mustard Mrs. Dash Beef broth Directions: Lay out Rouladin. Spread with mustard, and sprinkle Mrs. Dash. Lay the Bacon on top. Wrap around 1/4 of a medium onion, and hold together with toothpicks. Place in covered casserole or roasting pan. Pour in beef broth, and additional spices. Cover. […]

September 14, 2005

No-Bake Granola Bars

Christy made these the other day. I made them for the boys – they LOVE them! Christy gave a good tip – add a bit more corn syrup & brown sugar to help keep them together. INGREDIENTS: 2 1/2 cups crisp rice cereal 2 cups quick-cooking oats 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup firmly packed brown […]

Pumpkin Chip Cookies

From Auntie Judy 1 14oz can (1 3/4 cups) pumpkin 2 c sugar 2 beaten eggs 2 T milk 1 c vegetable oil 2 t vanilla 4 c unsifted flour 2 t baking soda 4 t baking powder 1 t salt 2 t (up to 4) cinnamon 1-1 1/2 cups chocolate chips 1 c walnuts […]

Award Winning Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

This recipe called for vanilla pudding mix. I didn’t have it, so I substituted white chocolate. Matthew enjoys these so much that he won’t let me try it with vanilla… INGREDIENTS: · 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour · 1 teaspoon baking soda · 1 cup butter, softened · 3/4 cup packed brown sugar · 1/4 cup […]