Miso Ginger Tummy Taming Soup

I have been in a battle with bronchitis and sinuitis for the last few months.  Finally seeking relied I went to the doctor.  I came home with antibiotics that totally have messed with my stomach.  This makes dinner and lunch and breakfast all a challenge.  Tonight I noticed a carton of Miso Ginger broth I purchased at Trader Joes in my pantry.  With a few more ingredients it made a tummy soothing soup.

1 carton Miso Ginger Broth (32 oz.0
1 T. finely chopped fresh ginger
2 c. chopped carrots
1 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. chopped mushroom
1/2 c. chopped onion
2 c. pea pods
1/2# steak, diced
1/2 . rice
2 T.  oil

Heat oil in dutch oven or soup pot.  Add meat and vegetables and ginger.  Stir on medium high heat for around 10 minutes.  Add the broth.  Bring to a boil.  Add rice, reduce to low and cover pot for 15-20 minutes. 

Stuck Home In the snow Casserole

Here in the Pacific Northwest, we have not had a bit of snow this winter.  Lots of rain,  and mild temperatures.  But when I watch the news I really feel bad for those areas that are being hit by snowstorm after snowstorm after snowstorm.  So here is an easy casserole to make up for those who are really snowed in and need to use whatever is in the pantry. 

Chicken, boneless, cut into cubes
1 c.   Sour Cream (don't have that? Use plain yogurt or even mayo)
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 bag croutons (don't have that?  Cut some bread into cubes and toast in the oven)
1-2 c. grated cheese
2 c. Broccoli (don't have that?  Use whatever veggies you do have)
Spray a casserole dish and place chicken on the bottom.  Top with broccoli.  Mix cream of mushroom soup and sour cream.  Pour on top of broccoli and chicken.  Bake 40 minutes at 350.  Sprinkle croutons and cheese on top and bake another 10-15 minutes.

Steak Diane

This is a recipe from a very old Betty Crocker cookbook I was given when I was a teen.  But this recipe is one of those easy standards that you will keep in your file for years to come.  It is quite delicious and comes together quite quickly.  If you just realized that your sweetheart did not plan on taking you out, and now it is getting late for a romantic dinner-this is your go to meal.  And make him help you make a salad and set the table!  On the other hand, if you are home alone make this, savor the moment and celebrate the wonderfulness that is you!

2 beef sirloin or tenderloin
1/2 c. thinly sliced mushrooms
1 clove garlic, minced
1 t. lemon juice
1 t. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 c. + 2 T. butter
2 T. parsley
Cook and stir mushrooms, onion, garlic, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce in 1/4 c. of the butter until mushrooms are tender.  Stir in parsley.  This is your sauce-keep it warm.

Melt 1/4 c. butter in skillet.  Add steaks.  Cook on medium to medium high heat to desired doneness.  Serve with sauce on top.

90 Minute Cinnamon Rolls

This weekend my grand daughter spent the night.  Both she and my sweetheart have a special love for cinnamon rolls.  I could bake 5 dozen and never eat a one.  But Saturday morning I got up and made these yummies.  This is a recipe I got from a church cookbook probably 25 years ago.  For a long time it was my go to cinnamon recipe.  Then I started trying out other ones and forgot all about this recipe.  I came across it recently in a bunch of recipes I had stored.  Why did I ever give up on this recipe?  It is simple, easy and takes a good 90 minutes less than most other cinnamon roll recipes.

This recipe can be made with regular yeast or the quick rise type.  It makes 6 large cinnamon rolls-perfect for breakfast!

2 pkg. yeast
1 c. warm water
6 T. sugar
1 t. salt
4 T. melted margarine
2 eggs
4-41/2 c. flour

for inside of rolls
4 T. meltedbutter
2/3 c. sugar
2-4 t. cinnamon

Dissolve yeast in warm water.  Whisk in sugar, salt and melted margarine.  Then whisk in eggs.
Mix in flour.  Knead until smooth--about 5 minutes.  Roll out into a large rectangular shape, about 13' x 9'.   Cover dough with melted butter-spread with a pastry brush.  Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.

Roll dough up, starting at the long end.  Cut into rolls and place in a greased 13 x 9 pan.  Allow to raise in a warm spot for 30 minutes.
Bake at 375 for 30 minutes.   If desired top with vanilla/ white frosting while warm.

Knife and Fork Turkey Burger

This is a totally different turkey burger.  It is served on a slice of toasted french bread, covered in a pan gravy...knife and fork required!   A comfort dinner great for a cold day.  I served it with some homemade cranberry sauce and brussel sprouts (because my sweetheart loves them.)

For the burgers:
1# ground turkey
1 egg
1 c. bread crumbs
1/2 t. poultry seasoning
2 T. chopped or grated onion
2 T. parsley
MIx all together well.  Form into 4 patties.  Cook in 2 T. olive oil in a heavy frying pan.  Cook 12 minutes on each side.  Remove patties from pan and keep warm.

Cook:  4 slices bacon and save

To the pan the patties were cooked in add 2 T. butter, and stir till melted.  Scrap up the scraps in the pan, and stir around with the butter.  When the butter starts to get frothy, add in 2 T. flour.  Whisk well.  Add 1 1/2 c. chicken broth and 2 T. worchestershire sauce.  Whisk well on medium heat until thickened.  This is your gravy.

Toast:  4 slices french bread.

Put a burger on top of each slice.  Cover with gravy.  Sprinkle with bacon.