Glenn's Recipes

Glenn’s Tantalizing, Tasty and Terrific Tator Tot Tasserole:

2010-07-11T18:20:00.001-04:00

I got this out of the Indianapolis Star and made some modifications to it. This was one of the dishes at this years Independence Weekend picnic at Fort Harrison: 1lb ground beef 1 can mushroom soup 1 can cream of chicken [or cream of celery] soup 1-2 cups of shredded cheese [I use a mix of Monterey Jack or Colby with another cheese] 1 32oz bag of shredded hash browns* 1 32oz bag of tator

Kiss Z Cook:

2010-03-28T15:25:00.001-04:00

Kelly, Jo, friends Melissa, Laura, Melvin Watts and I spent the evening at a 'cooking' cafe where we all cook a gourmet meal under the direction of Chef Dwight Simmons where we then all sat down and ate our creation. It was a blast! The pictures in the slideshow are from both classes. We liked it so much some of us scheduled another private

Glenn’s Greenie Beanies:

2009-08-23T19:13:00.001-04:00

GREEN BEANS 1 lb Bacon (works fine w/turkey bacon) 1 onion (sliced and rings halved) 1 bag frozen Green Beans (32oz) 1 can Rotel (mild) drained Brown bacon & Saute onions Mix with Rotel Pour over unthawed green beans and mix lightly Pour into Slow Cooker and cook on high 3-4 hours or low 6-8 hours.

Tomatoes - Selection, Storage, Usage, Nutrition, Recipes

2009-08-08T16:43:00.000-04:00

Tomatoes - Selection, Storage, Usage, Nutrition, Recipes: "Choose tomatoes that are smooth, firm and red to reddish-orange. Tomatoes soften slightly when ripe. Tomatoes with cracked or discolored skin should be avoided. Make sure to select tomatoes that have been stored at room temperature; tomatoes stored in cold environments will spoil..." read more & see video

Georgia Slaw - Coleslaw With Vinegar Dressing

2009-07-01T22:40:00.001-04:00

This coleslaw is made with a tangy vinegar dressing, with sugar, white vinegar, celery seed, and other seasonings. Ingredients: 1 large head of cabbage, finely shredded 1 medium bell pepper, finely chopped 1 medium sweet onions, finely chopped 1 carrot, grated Dressing: 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon mustard seed 1 teaspoon celery seed 1 1/2 cup white vinegar Preparation:

Sugar to Sugar Free Conversion:

2009-06-30T14:30:00.000-04:00

Equal Packets Sugar Equal Spoonful* Equal Tablets 1⁄2 packet 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon 1 tablet 1 packet 2 teaspoons 2 teaspoons 2 tablets 11⁄2 packets 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon XX 6 packets 1⁄4 cup 1⁄4 cup XX 8 packets 1⁄3 cup 1⁄3 cup XX 12 packets 1⁄2 cup 1⁄2 cup XX 24 packets 1 cup 1 cup XX *Equal Granular [Spoonful] has zero calories and

Glenn’s Chicken Salad:

2009-04-06T16:15:00.001-04:00

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked, diced chicken 3/4 cup Lay’s Creamy Ranch Dip 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 cup finely diced red bell peppers 1/4 cup finely diced sweet onion 1/4 cup finely diced celery 1/4 teaspoon onion powder salt & pepper to taste

Potatoes:

2009-03-30T05:14:00.003-04:00

from Make The Most Potatoes should feel solid, and should be a uniform color. Hints of green, dark spots, or shriveling on a potato's skin are signs of spoilage. If a potato is at all soft when squeezed, it is also likely spoiled. Avoid potatoes with sprouts growing from them; these potatoes are too old and may contain significant amounts of the natural toxin solanine. Potatoes should be

Spice Up Meals and Boost Antioxidants:

2009-03-30T05:14:00.001-04:00

from The Indianapolis Star Research by Baltimore based McCormack & Company has identified seven ‘super spices’ for health improvement: cinnamon [regulates blood sugar] ginger [nausea relief] oregano [anti-bacterial properties] red peppers: cayenne, crushed red peppers, paprika rosemary thyme turmeric [found in curry powder] Use these spices to reduce salt, sugar

Bell Peppers:

2009-03-18T13:00:00.001-04:00

from Make The Most Select bell peppers that have smooth, taut skin. Avoid peppers with wrinkles, blemishes, cuts or dark spots. Both the pepper and its stem should be bright in color. The stem should also appear sturdy and fresh. Healthy bell peppers are heavy for their size. Whole bell peppers will refrigerate up to one week in a plastic bag. Store whole peppers unwashed Wash bell peppers

Potato Soup:

2009-03-17T16:27:00.001-04:00

source: Indianapolis Star; ‘recipes for the workweek’: ‘5 in a fix’ / Joanie Fuson, 3-4-2009 Ingredients: 4 large potatoes peeled and diced. 1 medium white onions diced 2 stalks celery finely diced. 2 carrots finely diced. 16 ounce chicken stock. 1 cup water. 2 cups milk. 1 cup diced ham. 1 teaspoon dill weed. Instructions: Place all vegetables, chicken stock, and water in a deep

Food Power Chart

2009-03-08T00:26:00.000-05:00

Print & Carry With Your Shopping List Or Cookbook I don't know the source for this chart, what it's based on, or the significance of the 'color' coding. So feel free to update us if you can by using the ‘read/leave comments’ link below. All items are common food items but to be safe checks your prescriptions for contradictions. The chart was sent to us my Mary C. [Littrell] Cook click here to

Cajun Pot Roast & Maque Choux

2009-03-07T00:27:00.000-05:00

Maque Choux: “I find this is my favorite corn oriented side dish when cooked without the roast. ‘Maque choux’ is a Cajun dish of corn smothered with green peppers, onion and tomato.” Ingredients: 10 oz frozen corn whole kernel 1 Large green sweet pepper, diced/chopped 1 Medium Onion, diced/chopped 1 teaspoon sugar

Selecting The Best Eco-Friendly Seafood

2009-03-06T00:25:00.000-05:00

Take some of the mystery out of buying fish with this pocket selector from Oceans Alive. Print it out [or save it to your hard drive], cut, and fold and you have a pocket guide when your shopping. This is a .pdf file so if your unfamiliar with .pdf files or don’t have Adobe Reader 9 on your computer then click the Adobe link below.

Glenn’s Chicken Nuggets

2009-03-05T14:29:00.000-05:00

Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast. Cut up into nuggets. Fat removed. 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs. 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese. 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves. 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt [or powder]. 1/8 teaspoon pepper. 1/4 cup Dijon mustard.

Turkey Sausage Stir Fry:

2009-03-03T18:36:00.001-05:00

Ingredients: 1 package [13.5] Smoked Turkey Sausage 2 tblsp. Olive Oil 1 package [16oz] frozen stir fry vegetables 6 tblsp. Kung Pao sauce or stir fry sauce or sweet & sour sauce. 2cups cooked rice Instructions: Cut sausage into 1/4-inch bias slices

How2 Select and Store Produce

2009-02-21T00:25:00.001-05:00

Ever have questions about how to select produce and store it? Kroger's has a website www.makethemost.com where you can visit their Produce Page and find nutrition, storage, selection and preparation tips for many fruits and vegetables. They even have recipe page and a page where you can enter your zip code and visit the website's of their growers, a great feature when trying to identify

Glenn's Gumbo

2009-01-24T20:16:00.001-05:00

Ingredient List: Part 1 1/2 lb. smoked sausage 1 cup chopped onions 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 3/4 lb. chicken breast cooked and shredded 1/2 cup chopped celery 3/4 cup of all purpose flour 8 cups of water/Chicken broth (carton not cans)

CUCUMBER TOMATO SALAD W/EQUAL

2009-01-24T20:15:00.001-05:00

Ingredients: 48% calorie reduction from traditional recipe. 1/2 cup rice vinegar* 3 tablespoons Equal® Spoonful** 3 cups unpeeled 1/4-inch thick sliced cucumbers, quartered (about 2 medium) 2 cups chopped tomato (about 1 large) 1/2 cup chopped red onion Salt and pepper to taste

Glenn's Meatball~Vegetable Soup

2009-01-24T20:14:00.001-05:00

Ingredients: 1 carton of Chicken Broth ( oz.) 1 package frozen vegetables 2 to 3 cans of Rotel "Mild", drained 12 frozen meatballs (thawed)* 3 bay leaves ¼ teaspoon pepper/lemon pepper/ or seasoned pepper/ or Garlic&Pepper grinder Instructions: Mix all in slow cooker, cover and cook on low

Glenn's Salsa

2009-01-23T06:34:00.001-05:00

Ingredient List: 2 large garlic cloves 1 med cut onion (8 pieces) 2-4 jalapeno peppers, quartered ½ cup cilantro leaves* ½ - 1 teaspoons sugar 2 cans (15oz) whole drained tomatoes (Diced/Petite Cut Delmonte) 1 tablespoon lime juice Salt to taste Tortilla chips Instructions:Put all except chips in blender, pulse 2 times (?).** *I never have success with blenders (just turns

Frittata (Pizza meets Omelet)

2009-01-23T06:30:00.001-05:00

Ingredients: 8 eggs * ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper ½ cup Parmesan Cheese ** 3 tablespoons butter 1 cup shredded cheese ** ½ cup diced ham ** ½ cup various toppings: peppers, onions, etc.

McDaddy Cheesebake

2009-01-23T06:28:00.001-05:00

Ingredients: 2 pkg KRAFT Deluxe Mac & Cheese (14oz X2) 1 cup KRAFT Natural Shredded Cheddar Cheese 2 cups Milk 2 cups Kraft Colby Jack Cheese 2 tsp Sugar 1/2 Tsp Pepper 1 1/2 Stick Butter 2 eggs 1 bag of your favorite Doritos, crumbled. Use