Tomato Pie

This recipe was from Wimberly House. Dad made it for dinner and it was quite tasty. In fact it was so tasty my hubby asked to have me make it for breakfast Sunday morning. You should bake your pie crust according to the package directions before you add the rest of the ingredients.

1 deep pie crust

4 tomatoes, peeled and sliced salt and pepper

8 pieces of bacon, cooked and crumbled

3 TBSP of fresh basil

3 TBSP of fresh parsley

1/2 cup of parmesan cheese

1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese, grated

3/4 cup mayonnaise

1 cup of Ritz crackers crushed

Line pie crust with fresh sliced tomatoes.

Add crumbled bacon. Add half of basil and parsley.

Repeat layers. Mix mayonnaise and cheeses together.

Coat top of pie with cheese mixture.

Top with Ritz crackers. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.

Crockpot Chicken and Mushrooms

Crockpot Chicken and Mushrooms
4 boneless skinless chicken breast
pepper
lemon pepper
paprika
1 cup sour cream
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 small can of mushrooms or 8 oz. sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup white wine or chicken brothAfter removing the skin, sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, lemon pepper,
and paprika, then place in the crockpot.


Mix together the remaining ingredients and pour over the chicken pieces.

Cook on low 6-8 hours. Serve over rice or egg noodles.

Shrimp and Grits

I first heard of this recipe from my dad. It has since become a favorite of my husbands. It is time consuming but, well worth the time to make.
1lb of medium shrimp
2 tablespoons of lemon juice
¼ tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground red pepper
¼ cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
3 tablespoons of bacon drippings
2 tablespoons of flour
¾ cup shrimp stock or chicken broth
Peel and devein the shrimp. Combine the shrimp, lemon juice salt and red pepper in a bowl and mix well. Cook the onion and bell pepper in the bacon drippings in a skillet over medium high heat for 10 min or until tender, stirring constantly. Sprinkle with the flour. Cook for 2 minutes or until the flour begins to brown, stirring constantly. Add the shrimp mixture and stock. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until the shrimp turns pink, stirring constantly. Add water or additional stock if sauce is to thick. Serve over creamy grits.
Creamy Grits

12 cups of chicken broth
4 cups of stone ground white grits
1 cup heavy cream
Salt to Taste

Bring 11 cups of broth to a boil in saucepan. Add the grits slowly, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat, stirring constantly. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the cream. Cook for an additional 10 minutes. Add remaining broth as needed for consistency. Season with salt.

Beef Taco Salad

I originally found this over at Campbell’s Kitchen. It is easy to make and has quickly become one of my husbands favorite dishes. I have modified this version a little just by making the olives optional as I do not care for them.
Prep/Cook Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 4
1 lb. ground beef
2 tbsp. chili powder
1 can (10 3/4 oz.) Campbell’s® Condensed Tomato Soup
8 cups salad greens torn in bite-size pieces
2 cups tortilla chips
chopped tomato
Sliced green onion
Shredded Cheddar cheese
Sliced pitted ripe olives (optional)

COOK beef and chili powder in skillet until browned. Pour off fat. ADD soup and heat through. PLACE salad greens and chips on platter. Spoon meat mixture over salad greens. Top with tomato, onions, cheese and olives.

Classic Garden Couscous

I found this recipe on the back of couscous box a few years ago, I think it is very tasty.
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups chicken breast, skinless, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1-1/4 cups water
2 tablespoons white cooking wine
1 Package (5.9 oz.) NEAR EAST Couscous Parmesan Mix
2 cups fresh or frozen broccoli flowerets, thawed, chopped
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1 cup fresh tomatoes, chopped

1. In large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook chicken and garlic for 5 to 8 minutes or until chicken is golden brown and no longer pink inside.
2. Stir in water, cooking wine and contents of spice sack; bring to a boil.
3. Stir in Near East couscous and broccoli; cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in cheese and tomatoes right before serving.