Author Archives: Gillian Markson

Corn Quiche

Corn Quiche 2 cups fine cheese cracker crumbs 6 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 tablespoons flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon celery salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon instant onion, minced 1 1/4 cups milk 2 eggs, beaten 17-ounces can whole kernel corn, drained Mix crumbs with 4 tablespoons melted butter. Reserve 1/2 cup for top of quiche. Line a 9-inch pie pan with remaining crumbs, pressing down slightly to make a smooth shell. Melt remaining butter and blend in flour, seasonings, and onion. Add milk and cook, stirring, until thickened. Gradually add hot mixture to eggs. Stir in corn … Continue reading →

Cheddar Corn

Cheddar Corn 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 tablespoons minced onion 1 tablespoon of flour 2 cups fresh or frozen whole kernel corn 3/4 cup low fat milk 1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper 1 1/2 cups mild cheddar cheese, shredded 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped In medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in flour, cooking 1 minute, stirring frequently. Add corn, milk, bell pepper, salt, sugar, and white pepper, heating to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook … Continue reading →

Hot Corn and Rice Casserole

Hot Corn and Rice Casserole 2 cups of cooked rice 2 tablespoons butter 1 green pepper, chopped 1 small onion, diced fine 1 can cream-style corn 1 can Mexican style corn, drained 1 can of corn, drained 1 can of tomatoes with green chilies 1 1/2 cups Mexican-style process cheese loaf, finely cubed 1/2 cup of shredded Cheddar/Monterey Jack mix Cook rice and let cool. Melt butter in small skillet over low heat; add onion and green pepper. Sauté until tender and then combine all ingredients including rice, except 1/2 cup Monterey and cheddar cheese mixture. Top with the shredded … Continue reading →

Finding a Professional Painter

Finding a professional painter to assist you with your painting needs is not always as easy as it seems. Depending on your area of the country, there may or may not be a plethora of available labor to help you with your work. There is a dearth of qualified contractors in some towns, while there is an overload in others. Depending on the cit in with you live, you may be facing a difficult task ahead when it comes to finding a good painter. First, ask your neighbors and friends who they have used and who they would recommend. Referrals … Continue reading →

Omelet Mishmash

Omelet Mishmash 3 medium tomatoes 3 red peppers 1 onion 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup feta cheese 3 eggs Parsley, chopped Salt and pepper to taste Cut the ingredients into small pieces. Heat the oil in a frying pan. Add the onions, then the peppers and the tomatoes. Cook for about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the cheese and eggs and cook for another 3 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Ground Beef with Rice and Tomatoes

Ground Beef with Rice and Tomatoes 1 pound of lean ground beef 2 large sweet onions, chopped 1/2 green pepper, chopped 1/2 cup celery, chopped 1 cup uncooked rice 28-ounce can diced tomatoes with juice 1 teaspoon of salt 1/2 tablespoon black pepper 4 tablespoons ketchup Sauté beef and onion till onion cooked, then add other ingredients. Cover and simmer 1/2 hour, stirring occasionally, until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.

Corn with Herbed Butter

Corn with Herbed Butter 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 tablespoon of fresh chives, minced 1 tablespoon of fresh dill weed, minced 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley, minced 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 dash garlic powder Dash cayenne pepper 10 ears of corn, husked and cooked In a bowl, combine first eight ingredients, mixing well. Spread over each ear of corn.

5 Garden Essentials for the Beginning Gardener

Gardening is an enjoyable pastime that one can engage in year round. It means planting seeds and growing life, or creating fruit from very little. Many people enjoy taking care of plants and watching them thrive under their careful attention. Indeed, gardening is one of the world’s most celebrated and fun pastimes that entire stores are dedicated to supporting. Here are some tips to help you get started with your gardening: 1. Purchase the right pots. Pots are essential to ensuring that you properly store and grow your items. The pots that you use will vary in size from a … Continue reading →

Traditional Mishmash

Traditional Mishmash 1 onion, sliced 24-ounce jar roasted pepper strips, sliced 3 eggs 1 1/2 cups feta cheese 2 large tomatoes, chopped Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a medium pan, fry the onion and the pepper strips. In a small bowl, beat the eggs. Press the cheese with a fork and add the eggs. Add to frying pan and fry until cheese mixture is melted in with onion and peppers. Garnish with parsley.

Mishmash Chili

Mishmash Chili 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey 3/4 large white onion, diced 3 15-ounce cans kidney beans, drained 3 15-ounce) cans baked beans with pork 14 1/2- ounce) can stewed tomatoes 12-ounce can sliced mushrooms, drained 3 tablespoons chili powder 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon Salt and pepper to taste In a large pot, combine the ground beef, ground turkey, and onion. Cook while stirring over medium heat until meat is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Stir in the kidney beans, baked beans, tomatoes, and mushrooms. … Continue reading →