Category Archives: Lunch & Snacks

Broth Drinks

These are perfect for times when you’re feeling sick or just need a little boost. I’ve also found that they are great for controlling the urge to snack between meals. They’re only 10 to 16 calories each and take 2 minutes to heat in the microwave. Stir until the bullion cubes dissolve, and if youContinue reading “Broth Drinks”

Beef & Vegetable Stew

4 to 5 lbs beef stew meat 1 large sweet onion, chopped 4 (14.5 oz) cans stewed tomatoes 2 (14.5 oz) cans green beans 2 (14.5 oz) cans corn 2 (14.5 oz) cans red kidney beans 1 lb baby carrots 1 lb frozen okra 1 lb frozen peas 2 tablespoons salt 2 teaspoons black pepperContinue reading “Beef & Vegetable Stew”

No-Knead Bread

3 cups all-purpose or bread flour plus extra 1/4 teaspoon yeast 1 teaspoon salt 1-1/2 cups very hot water Directions: Add flour, yeast, and salt to large mixing bowl; whisk together. Add water, and fold mixture together with spatula. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Let sit on counter top 3 to 5 hours. UncoverContinue reading “No-Knead Bread”

Fried Chicken

6 lbs chicken, thighs and/or drumsticks 2 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup paprika 2 to 3 tablespoons seasoned salt 1 to 2 teaspoons coarse black pepper 2 large eggs 1 to 1-1/2 quarts and 1/4 cup water, separated 3 tablespoons table salt 1/4 cup granulated or brown sugar 2 to 3 quarts cookingContinue reading “Fried Chicken”

Beef in Brown Gravy

3 lbs stew meat or beef tips 2 medium onions (sweet yellow recommended), roughly chopped 2 lbs frozen peas 3 (0.87 oz/24 g) packages McCormick Brown Gravy mix 8 beef bullion cubes 1 to 2 teaspoons coarse black pepper 2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2-1/2 to 3 cups water Directions: Turn Instant Pot toContinue reading “Beef in Brown Gravy”

Perfect Pulled Chicken

4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, trimmed 9 chicken bullion cubes 2 cups water Directions: Turn Instant Pot to Saute. Add water and bullion cubes. Heat until cubes dissolve completely. Add chicken breasts whole in a single layer. Set pressure to high, cook for 35 minutes (after pressurized). Drain 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 cups of juicesContinue reading “Perfect Pulled Chicken”

Crock Pot Peanut Candy

Layer in 6 quart crock pot: 16 oz dry roasted peanuts, salted 16 oz dry roasted peanuts, unsalted 12 oz semisweet chocolate morsels 4 oz German chocolate, roughly chopped 3 lbs white chocolate almond bark Directions: Cover and cook on low for 3 hours without removing lid. Turn off heat; DO NOT remove lid. LetContinue reading “Crock Pot Peanut Candy”

Banana Split Smoothie

2 medium ripe bananas 8 oz can crushed pineapple, drained 1-1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened strawberries, sliced 2 tablespoons honey 5 ice cubes Toppings: Whipped topping, chocolate syrup, maraschino cherries Directions: In a blender, combine bananas, pineapple, milk, strawberries, and honey. Cover and process until smooth. Gradually add ice, blending untilContinue reading “Banana Split Smoothie”