Friday, June 18, 2010

Seafood Chowder

Folks-
This is another "Zap 190 Cookbook" recipe. This one came from my sister, Tammy Barbre. This one is distinct from the Clam Chowder recipe I posted some time ago, so don't confuse the two!

Ingredients:
1 Can Morton's Clam Chowder (for base)
3 Cups Milk or Half and Half
1/2 lb Prawns, any size
1/4 lb small Scallops (optional)
1/2 lb boneless Chicken breast, cut into 1/2" pieces
1/4 lb Ling Cod or Snapper
1 Cup chopped Potatoes
Splash of Soy Sauce
1/4 Cup dried green onions

Saute each of the meats and the potatoes separately, then put the clam chowder, milk, and potatoes in a large pot. Cook on medium heat for a few minutes, then switch to low heat and add all other ingredients. Cook 15 minutes on low heat. Serve with pepper and green onion sprinkled on top.

Sunday, June 6, 2010

15 Bean Soup

Folks-
Time for another ZAP 190 Cookbook recipe. This time it's from my mom's assistant at Live Oak School back in the day. With no further ado, here's Sheril Gomes's 15 Bean Soup Recipe.

Ingredients:
1- 20 oz bag 15 Bean Soup Mix
2 T Salt
Chopped Ham, Ham Hocks, or 1 Ring Smoked Sausage
1 Large Chopped Onion
1 Large Can Tomatoes
1 Red Pepper or 1 t chili powder
Juice of 1 Lemon
1 Clove Minced Garlic

Directions: Wash beans thoroughly. Place beans in a kettle, cover with water and add salt. Soak overnight. On the following morning, drain and add 2 quarts water. Add ham or sausage. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Add other ingredients and salt and pepper to taste and simmer for another 30 minutes.

Saturday, June 5, 2010

Easy Ice Cream

Folks-
I made this for the first time today, varying the recipe that I found on a British website. I found following their directions exactly caused the ice cream base to be much too sweet (probably due to differences in measurements.)
You do need an ice cream freezer to make this.

Ingredients:
1 Can Sweetened Condensed Milk
2 1/2 Cups Milk
1/2 Cup Whipping Cream
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/4 Teaspoon Salt (added 6/16/2011)
Optional (for Chocolate): 4 Tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

Mix all ingredients together and put into the ice cream freezer and freeze according to directions.
*Edited 6/16/2011: When making this tonight I put in about a quarter teaspoon salt and this improved the flavor. This may now be the best ice cream recipe I've ever tried. At least that's what my kids say!