Beef and Bean Stew

½ cup flour 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 ½ – 3 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 medium onions, thinly sliced 2 cups water 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste ¾ teaspoon rubbed sage ½ teaspoon dried thyme 1 can (16…

Carrot Cake Cheese Ball

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in 1/2 cup carrots, pineapple, raisins, honey, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Shape cheese mixture into a ball (mixture will be soft). Wrap; refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, roll cheese ball in coconut, pecans and remaining 1/4 cup carrots. Serve with graham crackers, vanilla wafers and…

25-Minute Chicken & Noodles

1 can (14 ½ ounces) chicken broth ½ teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 cups frozen California Medley vegetables 2 cups uncooked medium egg noodles 2 cups cubed cooked chicken In a medium skillet mix broth, basil, pepper and vegetables.  Over medium-high heat, heat to a boil.  Reduce heat to medium.  Cover…

Savory Cheese Soufflé

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) for a more browned soufflé with a slightly looser center or 375°F (190°C) for a more gently cooked soufflé that sets all the way through. Set oven rack in lowest position. Grease interior of a 48-ounce ramekin with softened butter. Add some grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, rotating ramekin all around so cheese…

Coleslaw

3 cups shredded green cabbage 3 cups shredded red cabbage 1 cup shredded carrot 1 cup mayonnaise ¼ cup white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon celery seed ¼ cup sugar Salt and pepper In a large bowl, combine cabbage and carrots. In a smaller bowl, make dressing by combining mayonnaise, vinegar, celery seed, sugar, salt and…

Garlic Shrimp Aguachile

Ingredients For Aguachile: For Shrimp: Combine cilantro, garlic, serrano chile, lime juice, water, salt, pepper, and sugar in a tall cup or the jar of a blender; blend with a stick blender or regular blender until smooth. Refrigerate aguachile while other ingredients are prepared. Add shrimp, cucumber, and red onion to a bowl, and pour…

5 Minute Magic Green Sauce

Pulse all ingredients – except pistachios – in a food processor until incorporated. Add pistachios and pulse until mostly smooth (depends on what consistency you want). Serve as a dip, spread, or sauce — or add additional water or oil to thin the sauce for use as a dressing or a marinade.

Hot Chicken Salad

2 cups cut up cooked chicken 2 cups thinly sliced celery 1 cup croutons 1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing ½ cup chopped or slivered almonds, toasted 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons instant minced onion ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup shredded cheddar or Swiss cheese 1 cup crushed potato chips Heat oven to 450⁰. …