Chile Relleno Casserole

Another jewel from the St. Andrew’s Cookbook.  This is my godmother, Tia Melody’s, recipe, but Mama Kay submitted it to the cookbook.  Whole green chiles are key — the diced ones will not work.  For non-Texans, this is a problem.  Wal-Mart is (unfortunately) the only place I’ve been able to find them in North Carolina, [...]

Fresh Asparagus Soup

Posted by Ali
This is a good one, ladies.  Mark it.
I found it online when looking for asparagus recipes on allrecipes.com.  You can check out the reviews here.
I didn’t have soy milk, but I did have some 2% left from when mom and dad came up, so I used that.   I used organic, plain, lowfat yogurt. [...]

Cheesy Squash Casserole

With Michael’s vegetable garden operating at capacity, my family had a deluge of enormous squash and zucchini this spring. I found this recipe from Paula Dean and adapted it a bit. It really is so delicious and was a huge hit at potluck suppers.
*  1 tablespoon vegetable oil
* 6 (or so) medium yellow summer squash [...]

Super Slow Cooker Pot Roast

I made this roast about a week ago and it was grrrreat!  After coming home from work during the week, I am so tired and cooking is the last thing I feel like doing.  Stoney and I got a crock pot over three years ago as a wedding present and I finally decided to put [...]

Vegetable Quiche Cups To Go

Posted By Amy
This is a fantastic recipe taken from Phase 1 of the South Beach Diet book.

My variations:  The above recipe typically makes 6 full quiche cups for me.  I like to sauté mushrooms, onions and garlic first, and then add the spinach at the end.  I let the mixture cool on the stove some [...]

Great Salsa

Posted by Corrie
 
Great Salsa 
 
6 roma tomatoes
1/3 white onion
3 jalapenos (seeded for a milder salsa)
salt to taste
 
Blend all in food processor/blender.  You can also add lime juice, cilantro and garlic for variation and to brighten the salsa.  If looking for pico de gallo, use the same ingredients, but chop instead of blend and add cilantro (roma [...]

Quick and Spicy Tomato Soup

Posted by Corrie
Quick and Spicy Tomato Soup (really quick and delicious!)
 
I usually stir in some fresh spinach at the end for some extra vitamins and greenery.  Serve with parmesan cheese, crusty bread, and a good red wine.
 
Enjoy!

3 tablespoons olive oil 
2 carrots, peeled and chopped 
1 small onion, chopped 
1 clove garlic, minced 
1 (26-ounce) jar marinara sauce (recommended: [...]

Mushroom Lasagna

Posted by Corrie
This dish is seriously AMAZING, plus I love anything Barefoot Contessa!  It is really inexpensive to make considering what an elegant dish it makes…and it serves 8 generous portions!!!  So delicious.
 
Mushroom Lasagna (found here)
Ingredients

Kosher salt
Good olive oil
3/4 pound dried lasagna noodles
4 cups whole milk
12 tablespoons (11/2 sticks) unsalted butter, divided
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 [...]

Brussel Sprouts (that are better than you think!)

Posted by Corrie
 
I LOVE brussel sprouts.  Cathie thought I was certifiably crazy until she tried these and now she is a committed brussel sprout lover.
 
Brussel Sprouts (even if you think you don’t like brussel sprouts, try this….SO GOOD!)
 
Serves 4
 
1 bag (10 oz.) brussel sprouts, stems trimmed and outer leaves removed
Chicken Stock
Olive oil or pam
1 garlic [...]

Squash Casserole & Mandarin Orange Salad

Posted by Amy:
Today I’m sharing the recipes for my two contributions to the Thanksgiving feast I’m attending.  Both of these come from my grandmother, Mama Kay’s, kitchen.  I will add pictures when I actually make these things Wednesday/Thursday.
Squash Casserole
Grease or Pam-spray your Pyrex dish. 
Grate 6-8 yellow squashes.
Chop fine a large onion
Mince 2-3 garlic cloves
Grate about [...]