Thursday, December 30, 2010

A Cold, Winter Day Meal

     Want something warm and soothing for supper on a cold winter night? Here is a great combination for a great meal!

                                                        Ground Beef Vegetable Soup
   
                                                              3/4 pound ground beef
                                                    2 cans (14-1/2 oz. each) beef broth
                                                                   2 cups water
                                                1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
                                                            3 celery ribs, chopped
                                                             2 large carrots, sliced
                                                            2 medium onions, sliced
                                                     1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
                                                        1-1/2 cups fresh cauliflowerets
                                         2 Tbsp. minced fresh tarragon or 2 tsp. dried tarragon
                                                             1 Tbsp. garlic powder
                                                         1 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley
                                                                   1/2 tsp. salt
                                                                1/8 tsp. pepper
                                                         3/4 cup uncooked macaroni

                             In a dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
                           Add the broth, water, tomatoes, celery, carrots, onions potato, cauliflower,
                                            tarragon, garlic powder, parsley, salt and pepper                                                                           Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes
                                         or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
                                      Cook macaroni according to package directions ; drain.
                                                       Stir into the soup; heat through.
                                                                  Yield: 8 servings


                                                           Honey-Oat Casserole Bread

                                                         1 pkg. (1 Tbsp.) active dry yeast
                                                   1/4 cup warm water (110 to 115 degrees)
                                                               1/4 cup butter, softened
                                                                      1/4 cup honey
                                                                  1 cup boiling water
                                                                          2 eggs
                                                             1 cup quick-cooking oats
                                                                        1 tsp. salt
                                                                    3-1/2 cups flour

                                             In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
               In another bowl, combine the butter, honey and boiling water; stir until butter is melted.
                                                                 Cool to 110-115 degrees.
                            Add eggs, oats, salt, butter mixture and 2 cups flour to the yeast  mixture;
                                                         beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
                         Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be slightly sticky).
                                 Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 55 minutes.
                                 Punch the dough down. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2 qt. baking dish.
                                 Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
                                         Bake at 375 for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
                           Cool for 10 minutes before removing from baking dish to a wire rack to cool.
                                                                   Cut into wedges.
                                                              Yield: 1 loaf (12 wedges)   
                                                        

                                                     

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