Potato Cheese Soup

Thank you, Preciosa, for sharing this recipe with us!

This picture doesn't do it justice.

2 c. diced potatoes

1/2 c. diced carrots

1/2 c. diced celery

1/4 c. chopped onion (optional)

2 c. water

salt and pepper to taste

1/4 c. butter

1/4 c. flour

2 c. milk

1 c. cooked, diced ham

2 c. shredded cheese

Combine potatoes, celery, carrots, onions, seasonings, and water. Cook until tender. Combine butter, flour, and milk. Cook until thick. Combine vegetables with white sauce. Add cheese and ham. Heat, but do not boil. Serves 4-6 people.

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Black Bean and Salsa Soup

2 (15-oz.) cans black beans, drained and rinsed

1 ½ c. vegetable broth

1 c. chunky salsa OR 1 can Ro-Tel tomatoes

1 t. ground cumin

4 T. sour cream

2 T. thinly sliced green onion

Combine beans, broth, salsa, and cumin in a blender. Blend until fairly smooth.

Heat mixture in a saucepan over medium heat until thoroughly heated, stirring frequently to prevent scorching.

Ladle into 4 individual bowls, and top each serving with 1 T. sour cream and ½ T. green onion. OR serve with tortilla chips and shredded cheese.

Serves 4.

H's Chicken Tacos

(Measurements? who needs measurements? So sorry--I measured nothing.)

Chicken, cooked and cubed (I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs)

Hatch chili peppers, diced as small as possible (mine were frozen when I chopped them--that might affect things)

Red onion, diced as small as possible (not very much--onion is potent!)

Fresh garlic, diced as small as possible (I used more than it needed--garlic is potent, too)

Butter (not very much at all--probably less than a Tablespoon)

Frozen corn

Black pepper to taste

Cilantro to taste

Finely shredded cheese

Chopped tomatoes

Torn lettuce

Soft taco shells

Cook chicken (I baked it in the oven). Chop peppers, onion, and garlic. Cook onion and peppers in butter until tender; stir in garlic and corn; season to taste with freshly ground black pepper. Cook over low heat until corn is hot. Prepare tomatoes and lettuce. Warm tortillas in the oven, if desired. Cube chicken. Serve immediately.

Servings: that depends what quantities of ingredients you use.

Note: If desired, serve with sour cream and/or black olives. If you must.

Note: If you are vegetarian like K, you may substitute beans for the chicken. If you must.

New cook books

My parents gave me this book for Christmas. When it came out a year ago, I wanted to buy it. But I didn't; and after several months, I forgot about it. Until I opened the package, and there it was! How cool is that?

Additionally, my sister R and her husband gave me this book. Do you know what that means? I had better get cooking!

May your days be merry and bright, and may all your Christmas cookies bring delight!

WoW

Try this to make your bank tellers happy: bring a box of homemade goodies for them to share!
The best one was this simple treat:
Brownies baked in mini muffin cups with a Hershey's kiss in the middle!

(I presume that any brownie batter and any flavor of kiss will work.)

Your bank tellers will be thrilled.

Thanksgiving Dinner

What is your favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner? Please scroll to the bottom of this blog and answer the poll! If I didn't list your favorite part, leave a comment on this post. Thank you, and come again!