In a 9 x 13 baking dish put half the cucumbers followed by half the tomatoes and onion. Repeat. mix together the remaining ingredients and power over layers. Let soak 6-8 hours in refrigerator stirring half way through.
Submitted by: Nanette Hill
Here's a sweet idea.
Sweet potatoes are a wonderful side dish and very nutritious. I like them baked with a little salt and pepper. You may add butter, brown sugar, marshmallows, nutmeg, cinnamon etc. Bake at 400° until tender, time depends on the size of the potato an hour or more usually. Make sure to place on a pan because the sugars will drip and burn on the bottom of the oven. You can use the microwave. They are also great boiled use like an Idaho potato.
Generally at the produce department sweet potatoes are the cream colored ones and yams are orange, however both are called sweet potatoes frequently. My favorite are the yams, but both are delicious.1 Tbsp butter
2 C Chicken broth
15 oz Diced tomatoes
11 oz tomato puree
1/2 C Plain mashed potatoes
1 C Half and half
3 Tbsp Fresh basil, chopped
Salt and Pepper to taste
Combine butter, broth and tomatoes, simmer until reduced by half.
Decrease heat, add tomato puree, potatoes and half and half.
Blend the mixture until smooth in food processor or blender.
Stir in basil and season to taste.
Potato Soup—Jenn
6 T. butter
6 T. flour
4 c. milk
2 c. potatoes, cubed
1 lg. Onion, chopped
1 ½ t. salt
1/8 t. pepper
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 can corn, drained
Place potatoes in saucepan with enough water to cover, cook until just tender. In a large saucepan, melt butter, sauté onion until translucent. Add flour and stir until smooth and bubbly. Slowly add 2 c. milk and stir until smooth. Add remaining milk, seasonings, bacon, corn and drained potatoes.
Submitted by: Jennifer Barlow
1 Can (family size) Cream of Chicken Soup
3 TBS Grated Onion
2 TBS Butter
2 Cups Shredded Chedder Cheese
3 Cups Milk
2 1/2 cups Broccoli Florets, steamed until tender
In large pot saute onion in butter. Over Low heat add can of soup (undiluted) to pot and stir. Add cheese and stir until thouroughly melted. Add milk and whisk until smooth. Add broccoli and stir. Simmer until bubbly.
submitted by: Nanette Hill
Yam and Apple Dish (I usually double it for big family gatherings)
1 ½ C. Brown Sugar
1 ½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. ginger
3 med. Yams – cooked (you can just boil them like potatoes),
peeled, sliced ½ in. thick
2 Apples – peeled and sliced
Layer all three ingredients (Yams, apples, and brown sugar mixture)
two times and dot with 3 TB of butter. Bake for 30 min. at 350 degrees.
Submitted by: Sarah Smyth
