cream of soup

2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour 1/4 tsp salt (optional) 1 cup milk In a heavy saucepan, melt the butter. Sprinkle the flour over it and stir to incorporate. Cook over medium low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in the milk. Variations: Cream of Chicken – If you want to make a cream of chicken flavored sauce, use half broth and half milk. If you have troubles getting this to be smooth, try heating the milk or broth before adding to the flour and butter....

February 22, 2010 · 1 min · lmead

california pasta salad

1 16 oz bag pasta (bow tie or curly) 1 bunch green onions 1 container cherry tomatoes 1 jar pitted kalamata olives 1 jar artichoke hearts (in water) 1 little container toasted pine nuts 1 package feta cheese 1 cup Parmesan cheese 1 bunch flat leaf parsley 1 bunch roasted asparagus Dressing: 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 1 or 2 large garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons dijon mustard 2/3 cup olive oil...

November 23, 2009 · 1 min · lmead

oatmeal

Old Fashioned Oats Range Top Microwave Servings 1 2 3 1 Water 1 cup 1 3/4 cups 2 1/2 cups 1 cup Salt (optional) dash 1/8 tsp 1/8 tsp dash Oats 1/2 cup 1 cup 1 1/2 cups 1/2 cup * For thicker oatmeal use less water. For thinner oatmeal use more water. Stove Top Directions Stir oats into rapidly boiling salted water. Cook about 5 minutes over medium heat; stir occasionally....

October 4, 2009 · 1 min · lmead

chai tea syrup

September 26, 2009 · 0 min · lmead

chicken divan

2 packages (10 ounces each) broccoli, or 1 bunch fresh trimmed broccoli 2 cups sliced cooked chicken 2 cans condensed cream of chicken soup (or this recipe) 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon curry powder (optional) 3/4 cup shredded processed Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs, tossed with 1 tablespoon melted butter Cook broccoli in a small amount of boiling water until crisp-tender; drain. Arrange the broccoli stalks in a greased baking dish....

August 25, 2009 · 1 min · lmead