Ellen Easley on December 11th, 2008

Chili
Chunky Chicken-Barley Soup
Lentil Soup
Taco Soup
White Chili

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Ellen Easley on October 22nd, 2008

My family has made this recipe for years. It was originally taken from the More-with-Less Cookbook by Doris Longacre, but we have made a few little changes along the way. This hearty and warm meal is perfect for chilly fall nights.
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt
Dash of pepper
1 pound beef cubes
2 tablespoons oil
2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced [...]

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Ellen Easley on July 24th, 2008

5 large or 6 medium zucchini
2 tablespoons chopped onions
1 can chicken broth (or: 2 cups water with 2 cubes chicken bullion granules)
Pinch Basil
Pinch Tarragon
1/4 cup half & half
Tabasco to taste
Peel zucchini; cut up and place in broth. Add a generous pinch of Basil & Tarragon. Simmer until soft
Blend in Blender, a little [...]

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Ellen Easley on May 11th, 2008

The Best Way to Learn is to Teach

My Quest to Pass the RD Exam

How to Make Soup Stock:
There are different types of soup stocks: White, Brown, Fish, and Vegetable.
To make a White Stock - Cover bones and vegetables (i.e. celery, carrots, etc) with cold water in a stock pot, simmering and skimming impurities from the [...]

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Ellen Easley on November 7th, 2007

Since my current internship rotation is in Baton Rouge, Louisianna, I decided to highlight some classic Louisanna recipes while I’m here. Today, I have a pretty healthy recipe for Shrimp Gumbo, adapted from the “Recipes from Home” cookbook my extended family has assembled.
2 onions, chopped (can use some green onions
1/2 green pepper, thinly sliced
2 cloves [...]

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