Prep time: 1 1/2-2 hours

Ingredients

2 cups dried lentils

1 cup diced onions

2 cups (2 cans) diced tomatoes with juice

2 tsp+ chili powder

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1 bay leaf

Instructions

1. In large pan, sauté onion in butter or oil until tender. Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally until mixture thickens and flavors blend; about 45-60 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf before serving.
2. Serve over brown rice, topped with cheese, hot sauce and sour cream, if desired.

Ingredients

7-8 potatoes

Balsamic vinegar

Salt

Pepper (black)

1 lb. ground beef

1 onion

5 garlic cloves

Butter

Red (cayenne) pepper

White pepper

Sage

Cardamom

Herbs de Provence

Coriander

Cajun seasoning

Milk (2 cups)

Sour cream (3/4 cup)

Sharp cheddar 1/3 cup

Instructions

1. Boil potatoes in water with vinegar and salt, drain reserving broth. Remove 6 and blend until mostly smooth, then add back to potato broth. Cut remaining potatoes in chunks.
2. Sauté onion and garlic in butter until nearly caramelized. Add meat and brown. Add to soup base.
3. Add remaining ingredients and heat through.

Serves 4

Ingredients

6 boiled potatoes, cubed

1 can chicken broth

3-4 cups whole milk, or 1/2 heavy cream

Several slices cooked bacon, chopped

1/4 onion and 1 clove garlic, sautéd

1 1/2 cups frozen corn

Salt, pepper and dried oregano or thyme

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 small onion

2 cloves garlic

2 tsp oil

1 (16 oz.) can Rotel

1 can corn, drained

10 3/4 oz. chicken broth

1 tsp cumin

1 1/2 tsp chili powder

5-6 chicken breasts, boiled, drained and cubed

6 flour tortillas, cut up

1 cup cheese

Sour cream

Tortilla Chips

Instructions

1. Sauté onion, garlic and oil. Add Ro-Tel, corn, broth, cumin, chili powder, add chicken; simmer for 15 minutes. Before serving, add tortillas, top with cheese and sour cream. Serve with tortilla chips.

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 pkg. Andouille, chopped

1 onion, halved and sliced

2 quarts chicken stock

1 carton cream of mushroom soup

1 tsp garlic salt

1 tsp cajun seasoning

3 cups rice

3 chicken breasts

Instructions

1. In a large stockpot, brown sausage and onion.
2. Add stock, seasonings and soup. Bring to a boil.
3. Add rice; reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes.
4. While simmering, sprinkle chicken with cajun seasoning.
5. Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes.
6. Shred and add to stew once rice is cooked.

Serves 4

Ingredients

4 med. onions, sliced

2 tsp real butter

4 cups beef broth

1 tsp sherry, optional

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1/4 tsp black pepper

1 dash ground thyme

Instructions

1. In 2-quart saucepan over low heat, cook onions in butter for 20 minutes; stir occasionally.
2. Add remaining ingredients; increase heat to med-high and bring to boil.
3. Reduce heat to med-low, cover and simmer 5 minutes.

Notes

• Though not necessary, you may want to finish it by dividing into 4 soup crocks and top with sourdough or French bread cubes then shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese. Broil just until cheese is melted and browns slightly. Make sure to put the bread cubes in first to keep cheese from sinking to bottom of bowl.

Servings: 8 | Prep time: 15 mins | Cook time: 30 mins | Total time: 45 mins

Ingredients

7 slices fully cooked bacon

2 pounds red potatoes, size C

1 medium sweet onion

1 tbsp peeled garlic, minced

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp sea salt

1 tsp black peppercorns, crushed

4 oz. shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup sour cream, fat free

1/4 cup Hendrickson’s fat free vinegar and oil dressing

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 425°F.
2. Cut bacon into 1/2-inch pieces and cut washed potatoes into 1/2-inch dice.
3. Toss potatoes and bacon in a microwave-safe dish, covered with a lid.
4. Microwave on high for 7-10 minutes or until potatoes begin to cook, rotate dish and stir halfway through the cooking time.
5. Chop onion coarsely and mince garlic.
6. Transfer mixture to a large baking sheet and combine with onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Spread mixture out evenly.
7. Roast 20-30 minutes or to desired doneness; stir potatoes. Remove from oven and set aside.
8. Shred cheese.
9. To make dressing, combine mayonnaise, sour cream and dressing.
10. Remove potatoes from microwave; drizzle with oil and toss to coat.
11. Place potato mixture in a large bowl; toss with cheese and dressing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Instructions

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