My recipes from yesterday's cooking show :) Enjoy!

CREAM OF TOMATO SOUP

FANTASTIC EGG SALAD

HOMEMADE PIMENTO CHEESE

SEASHELL RANCH PASTA SALAD

CARROT CAKE TEA CAKES

 

HOMEMADE CREAM OF TOMATO SOUP

3 tablespoons butter

½ cup finely chopped onion

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes

1 cup chicken broth

1 cup evaporated milk

2 tablespoons brown sugar

Salt and pepper to taste

In a large pot, melt butter and sauté onions over medium high heat for about 3 to 4 minutes or until softened.  Add the garlic and sauté’ for 1 minute more.  Turn the heat down to very low and add remaining ingredients.  Cover and let simmer for at least 30 minutes.  Sprinkle with fresh or dried basil if desired and top with sour cream.  Great with grilled cheese sandwiches J

FANTASTIC EGG SALAD

6 eggs, boiled, peeled and chopped

1 T sour cream

3 T mayo

1 t. sugar

1 t. vinegar

1 t. yellow mustard

1 t. Tony Chachere’s seasoning

½ t. paprika

¼ cup green onions, chopped (optional)

½ cup sweet pickles, chopped

Dash of hot sauce

Salt and pepper to taste.

 

Place eggs in a large saucepan and bring to a boil.  As soon as the water comes to a boil, place a tight-fitting lid on the pot and turn off the burner.  After 12 minutes run cold water over eggs, peel and chop.  Mix remaining ingredients with the eggs and refrigerate for at least an hour.

 

HOMEMADE PIMENTO CHEESE SPREAD

2 cups mild cheddar cheese, grated

2 cups sharp white cheddar cheese, grated (I use Cracker Barrel brand)

1 tablespoon Worcestershire

1 tablespoon sugar

1 (4-ounce) jar of pimentos with the juice

Dash of hot sauce

½ cup mayo

Mix it all together with a fork and refrigerate. The longer it sits the better!

 

 

SEASHELL RANCH PASTA SALAD

1 envelope Buttermilk Ranch Salad dressing mix

1 cup mayo

1 cup buttermilk

1 teaspoon each of salt, pepper, & Tony Chachere’s seasoning (Please taste & add more to your liking)

1 cup frozen green peas, thawed

1 small jar of chopped pimento, drained

1 (16-ounce) box sea shell macaroni, cooked and drained

Mix ranch dressing packet, mayo, buttermilk and seasonings well.  Add the next 3 ingredients and mix well.  Refrigerate overnight and stir well before serving.  I always add more seasoning J  Just taste it as you go!

 

CARROT CAKE TEA CAKE SANDWICHES

8 ounces cream cheese, softened

3 to 4 tablespoons powdered sugar

5 carrots, washed, peeled and grated

½ cup chopped pecans

1 loaf cinnamon raisin bread

Mix the first 4 ingredients together and refrigerate for at least an hour.  Stir well and spread on raisin bread.  Top with another piece of raisin bread and cut into 4’s.  Place on a platter and cover tightly and refrigerate.