Bob’s Tomato Dill Soup

Bob’s Tomato Dill Soup

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1 can (28 oz each) Diced Tomatoes
1 can (32 oz each) chicken broth
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
1 cup milk

Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat until hot.
Add garlic, onion and carrots; cook and stir 5 minutes.
Add tomatoes, broth, sugar, dill, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat.
Add milk.
Simmer 10 minutes, or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
Place portion of soup in blender and puree until smooth.
Return portion to saucepan.

Enjoy.

Bob’s Chicken & Rice & Beans Casserole

Ingredients
1 1/4 cup uncooked white rice
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
2 1/2 cups water
4 Tbsp butter (1/2 stick)
3 packets of chicken broth mix
1 can Black Beans (drained)
1 serving of frozen mixed veggies
1 ounce special spices 🙂
4 Tbsp breadcrumbs
4-5 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Spread rice in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
3. Stir soup, water, butter, chicken broth mix, drained beans, veggies, and half of the special spices into rice.
4. Rinse chicken and pat dry; arrange chicken pieces on top of rice.
5. Sprinkle remainder of special spices on top.
6. Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
7. Cover and seal TIGHTLY with foil.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours.

Enjoy!

Gramma’s Ham Loaf

Gramma’s Ham Loaf

1½ pound pork
1 pound ham
2 eggs
1 cup plain breadcrumbs
1 cup warm milk

Syrup
1½ cups brown sugar
¼ teas mustard
1 tbs. vinegar
½ cup water

Bring to boil. Brush loaf with syrup as it cooks.

350° – 1 hr or so

Country Fried Steak With Gravy

Ingredients:
2 pounds round steak or sirloin tip steak
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon (or one packet) Chicken Broth Mix
2/3 cup milk
2 large eggs
Oil for frying

Gravy:
1/4 cup flour
1 cup milk
salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation:
Pound with a meat tenderizer until thinned to about 1/4-inch.
In a large heavy skillet, heat about 1/4 inch of oil over medium high heat.

In a bowl, whisk milk with the eggs.

In a wide-shallow bowl combine the flour, paprika, Chicken Broth Mix, salt, and pepper.

Add all secret ingredients at the proper time.

Dip meat pieces in the egg and milk mixture.
Let excess drip off into the bowl then dip the meat into the flour mixture.
Place on a plate and repeat with the remaining meat.

When the oil in the skillet reaches 350° to 375°, carefully add meat.
The oil will spatter, so use long tongs or a fork.

Brown the meat pieces on both sides, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
Turn heat down to medium-low, cover the skillet, and let steak fry like chicken for about 10 to 12 minutes.
Remove cover and let steak crisp for 2 minutes longer.
Take steak from the pan and set aside to drain.

Leave about 2-4 tablespoons of drippings and all the browned flecks of crust in the pan.
Sprinkle flour into the drippings and cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes, or until the flour is lightly browned.
Slowly add milk and broth; cook, stirring to blend. Continue cooking, stirring, for about 3 to 5 minutes, or until bubbly and thickened.

Serve gravy with steaks.

Onion Rings

3 Large Onions
1/2 cup Flour
1/2 cup Corn Muffin Mix
1/2 cup Bread Crumbs
1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Pepper
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
2 Eggs
1 cup Milk
Oil for frying

Wash and peel onions, cut into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
Separate rounds into rings.

In a bowl, combine flour, corn muffin mix, bread crumbs, seasonings, and baking powder.
In a cup, whisk together eggs and milk.
Add milk mixture to dry ingredients, blending well.

Dip onion rings into batter, then drop into frying pan with about 1/4 inch of hot oil.
Fry until golden brown, turning to brown both sides.
Remove to paper towels to drain thoroughly.

Note: You can make Pepper Rings too!

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