Reuben Pinwheels

6 oz. cream cheese

1/3 c. 1000 Island Dressing

1/2 c. sauerkraut 

8 oz. shredded Swiss cheese 

12 oz. thinly sliced deli corned beef

8 flour tortillas (9 inch)

Set out the cream cheese to bring to room temperature. Drain the sauerkraut in a colander.

Combine the cream cheese and 1000 Island salad dressing. Spread this mixture on each one of the tortillas. Top cream cheese mixture with sauerkraut, shredded cheese, and corn beef. Roll up tightly and wrap in cling wrap.  Refrigerate for at least one hour then slice and serve.

                                    

Spicy Asian Noodles with Chicken

 

Spicy Asian Noodles with Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 T. canola oil
• 1/2 c. chopped green onion
• 1 T. grated peeled fresh ginger
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 2 c. chopped roasted skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 1/4 c. chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 T. rice vinegar
• 2 T. hoisin sauce
• 2 tsp. sambal oelek
• 1 pkg. (6.75 oz.) thin rice noodles
• 2 T. chopped dry-roasted peanuts
• 1 T. dark sesame oil
• 3 T. soy sauce

Instructions

• Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.  Add the onion, garlic and ginger.  Cook for 1 minute.  Add the chicken, cilantro, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sambal oelek, soy sauce and dark sesame oil.  Keep warm over low heat.
• Cook the noodles according to package directions.  Drain and add to the skillet.  Toss to combine.  Sprinkle with peanuts and serve.

Healthy Chili

 Healthy Chili

Healthy Chili

Healthy Chili

Ingredients

• 10 oz. ground turkey
• 2 T. olive oil
• 1 medium onion diced
• 4 stalks celery diced
• 1 green bell peppers diced
• 2 (28 oz.) cans diced tomatoes
• 2 medium zucchini diced
• 1 (15 oz.) can black beans rinsed and drained
• 2 (15 oz.) cans beef broth
• 2 T. chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• Put the olive oil in a Dutch oven and heat over medium-high heat. Add the turkey and sauté until browned. Add the diced onion, celery and green pepper. Stir until the vegetables are softened.
• Add the tomatoes, zucchini, beans, broth and chili powder. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 30 minutes.

Black Forest Ice Cream Pie

 

Black Forest Ice Cream Pie

Ingredients

• 2 oz. semi-sweet chocolate
• 2 oz. bittersweet chocolate
• 3 c. vanilla ice cream
• 2 jars (8 oz.) maraschino cherries without stems
• 1 ready-to-fill chocolate crumb crust

Instructions

• Line a cookie sheet with wax paper. Melt the semi-sweet chocolate and the bittersweet chocolate over low heat. Spread the melted chocolate on the lined cookie sheet. Place in the freezer until hard. 
• Slightly soften the ice cream. Scrape the ice cream into a bowl. Drain the cherries and cut in half.  Break the chocolate into small pieces.  Add the cherries and chocolate to the ice cream. Spoon the mixture into the chocolate crust. Cover the pie and freeze at least 6 hours until very firm. 
• For an adult version, soak the cherries in 2 T. creme de cassis (cherry liquor) before adding to the ice cream.

Sausage Dip

  Sausage Dip

1 lb. spicy pork sausage

1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes

1 tsp. dried thyme

1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 c. mayonnaise

1 c. sour cream

1/4 c. shredded Parmesan cheese

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Brown the sausage.  drain thoroughly.  In a medium bowl, mix the sausage with red pepper flakes, dried thyme, black pepper and salt.  Add the mayonnaise, sour cream and shredded Parmesan cheese to the sausage mixture.  Put in a casserole dish.  Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes until bubbly.  Serve with woven wheat crackers.

Be sure to use shredded Parmesan cheese.  Grated cheese will make the dip too dry.

Chili Con Carne

 

Chili Con Carne

Ingredients

• 3 T. vegetable oil

• 1 1/2 lb. ground beef

• 2 c. chopped onion

• 1 c. chopped green pepper

• 4 tsp. minced garlic

• 2 T. chili powder

• 1 tsp. paprika

• 1 tsp. garlic powder

• 1 tsp. salt

• 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

• 2 tsp. ground cumin

• 1 tsp. dried oregano

• 1/2 tsp. cayenne powder

• 2 15 oz. cans crushed tomatoes

• 3 T. tomato paste

• 1 tsp. sugar

• 2 c. water

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a large heavy pot. Add the meat. Cook until brown. Add the onion, green pepper, garlic, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, cumin, oregano and cayenne. Cook until soft. Add the canned tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar and water. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Notes

This is a great chili recipe to use for chili dogs or Frito pies also.

Sauerkraut with Gin and Caraway

Sauerkraut with Gin and Caraway

2 pounds of jarred or canned sauerkraut
1 1/2 c. dry gin
1 tsp. caraway seeds
1/4 c. butter

Thoroughly drain the sauerkraut in a colander.  Combine the sauerkraut, gin and caraway seeds in a large saucepan.  Bring to a simmer over medium heat.  Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until the gin is reduced about 30 minutes.  Stir occasionally.  Cut the butter into small cubes and add to the sauerkraut.  Stir until the butter melts.  Serve warm.

I promise you will never look at sauerkraut the same way again!
Serve with polish sausage and mashed potatoes, use in a Reuben or serve as a side dish.