Potato and Ham Soup

6 Large Potatoes, Skin removed and cut into cubes
1 Ham Steak or left over Ham (deli ham can even work in a pinch), Chopped into chunks
1 Large Onion, Chopped
Corn, Optional
Water
2 Cans Evaporated Milk
Salt and Pepper

Cover Potatoes generously with water. Put your onions in with the potatoes and boil for 20 minutes or until potatoes are soft, but not falling apart. Add your ham and corn. Now pour the evaporated milk into the water and stir. Salt and Pepper to your liking and serve!



Enjoy~

Steak Tip Salad

2 lb. Steak Tips
Montreal Seasoning
1/4 cup Olive Oil
1 bag Steak Fries, Baked according to package
1 head Green Leaf Lettuce
1 head Red Leaf Lettuce
Green Peppers, Chopped
Red Onion, Sliced into rings
Baby Carrots
Cucumber slices
Pepper Jack Cheese Cut into cubes


Marinate your steak tips with Montreal seasoning and olive oil for at least 30 minutes (Overnight gives them great flavor). Bake your Steak fries. While they are baking and your tips are grilling, prepare the salad with all the toppings. I make each one individually in the bowls, but you can make it in one giant bowl. When the Tips and Fries are done, Pile them on the salad and serve with your favorite dressing!
 

Enjoy~

Avocado Wrap

1 Avocado, Removed from seed and skin and sliced thin
1 Cucumber, Sliced
Romaine Lettuce , Chopped
1 Bag Perdue Short Cuts Grilled or Regular Chicken
Cherry Tomatoes, Halved
1 Lemon
4 Large Burrito Wraps

Place lettuce, avocado slices, cucumber, tomatoes, and chicken in the center of the wrap. Cut your lemon in half and squeeze in your hand, cut side up to keep out the seeds, over the filling. Wrap it up and enjoy!


This is a delicious, simple, and light meal. I hope you like it as much as my family does!
 
Enjoy~

Sausage Peppers and Onions

1 pkg. Italian Sweet or Hot Sausages
2 Green Bell Peppers, cut into thin strips
1 Red Bell Pepper, cut into thin strips
1 Large Vidalia Onion, cut into thin strips
Balsamic Vinegar
Olive oil
Salt and Pepper
1 pkg. Bakery Style Hot Dog Rolls

Par boil the sausages for 8 to 10 minutes. When you remove them from the water poke them with a fork several times to minimize flare up on your grill. Grill them on low for about 10 minutes being sure to watch and turn them every couple of minutes.

In a skillet heat olive oil over a medium heat. Add all of your veggies and fry them for about 6 minutes. Your Onions will start to look translucent. Pour about an 1/8 cup of balsamic vinegar over the veggies. Now drizzle some olive oil over them. Salt and Pepper and stir veggies for another 2 minutes to coat them. Remove from heat and they are ready to serve.

When the Sausages are done grilling. slice them length wise about half way through. Place in a bun cut side up and pile on the balsamic veggies!
Enjoy~

Stuffed Boneless Chicken Breast

4 Boneless Chicken Breasts, Pounded to 1/2" thick
Stuffing, boxed or homemade
Butter, softened
Paprika
Garlic Powder
Oregano

Stuffing Recipe
2 loaves day old bread
1 Onion
2 Celery Stalks
1/2 Cup Butter
2 egg
Sage
Poultry Seasoning

Rip up the 2 loaves of bread into small pieces and place on a large piece of wax paper on the counter or on a baking sheet. Saute the onion and celery in the butter for about 7 to 8 minutes or until the veggies are softened and clear. While they are sauteing, Season bread with sage and poultry seasoning. I have never measured, I just make sure that the top of the bread has a good coating of each. Whisk egg and pour over the bread. Now, pour your sauteed veggies and butter over the bread and mix.

Putting together your stuffed Chicken
Make a large ball, about the size of a baseball, out of some of the stuffing. place a pie ce of pounded chicken over the stuffing and tuck the chicken around the bottom. place in a 9X13" pan. Cut and spread a large pad of butter over the top of the chicken. Sprinkle with garlic powder, paprika, and oregano. Bake at 375 for about 35 to 40 minutes.

Enjoy~

Honey Mustard Chicken Wrap

Deli Sliced Chicken Breast, I use Boars Head Ever Roast
Iceburg Lettuce
Tomato Wedges
Mild Banana Pepper Rings
Kens Honey Mustard Dressing
Buritto sized Tortilla Wraps

Pile on the lettuce, chicken,  tomatoes, and banana peppers. Drizzle on the honey mustard dressing. Lastly, roll up the wrap and enjoy!

If I serve this at lunch my family will eat this with a bag of chips. If it is a dinnertime meal I will make french fries or onion rings! Delish :)


Enjoy~

Potato Pancakes

I remember my mom making these when I was growing up. She would use our left over mashed potatoes and make them for breakfast the next day or we would eat them for a side dish with our meal at dinner. We would always eat them with the first 2 ingredients, but I have added a few extras to make it so delish!
Left over Mashed Potatoes
milk
Sauteed Onions, Optional
Sauteed Green Pepper, Optional
Sharp Cheddar Cheeses, Optional

Let your leftover mashed potatoes sit on the counter for about 30 minutes to warm up a bit. While you are doing that saute your veggies in a pan over medium heat in a little olive oil or butter. Once your mashed potatoes are about room temp. Add your veggies and stir. Now, add a little milk at a time. You want them to stick together in the pan like a hamburger patty. If you add to much milk they will not cook up right. Heat a large skillet over medium heat with a little olive oil or butter. Fry them in the pan for a couple of minutes on each side. They will be crisp and browned on the outside. When done transfer them to an oven safe pan. Pile on the cheddar cheese on each pancake and put in the oven at 350 until the cheese in melted and serve.


Enjoy~