Posts Tagged ‘Halloween Recipes’
I LOVE homemade — better than you can get ANYWHERE — soup and this one looks like a winner!
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*When I dream, I cook and bake like an artist!*
Wild Rice Soup
HALLOWEEN MEMORY
There is a chill in the air and that means that it is time for a hearty soup to keep you warm. I have been making this soup for many years and it has evolved over time to what you see here. Wild rice is a staple for the Ojibwa people of this region and I was introduced to it about 30 years ago when I traveled to the family cabin located near the Lac Du Flambeau reservation. Wild rice in many forms has become a favorite in my family. Halloween can be chilly here and we always have to design children’s costumes so that a winter jacket will fit under it. This soup is great for warming up before or after trick or treating.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup finely chopped carrots
1 cup finely chopped celery
1 large onion, finely chopped
8 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 cup wild rice
1 1/2 cup white or brown rice
5 cups water
1/4 cup sherry
1 can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
4 tbs. low salt chicken base
1 tbs. garlic powder
1 tbs. olive oil
INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1 – In a large kettle sauté carrots, celery and onion in the olive oil.
STEP 2 – Add wild rice and white rice and sauté 5 minutes.
STEP 3 – Add water, sherry, mushroom soup, mushrooms and garlic powder.
STEP 4 – Simmer covered for about one hour stirring every 10-15 minutes.
STEP 5 – Add additional water as needed.
STEP 6 – About 15 minutes before serving add the chicken base and continue to simmer.
STEP 7 – Crumbled bacon may be added to the top of each bowl if desired.
COMPANY INFORMATION – Chippewa Creek Quilts
Chippewa Creek Quilts was founded in 2005 and offers patterns for quilts inspired by nature and the great outdoors. All of the quilts use an easy fusible appliqué technique and most can be completed by a beginning quilter. Bring a bit of nature inside with Chippewa Creek Quilts.
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Tags: We have some tomatoes from the garden, so needless to say, this is how I plan to use them!
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*When I dream, I cook and bake like an artist!*
Tomato Cheese Pie
HALLOWEEN MEMORY
Nothing says fall more than the changing weather. I see my garden reaching the end of the season as well and I can’t savor the flavor of home grown tomatoes enough! This is a great recipe to use some of the wonderful tomatoes. It’s a warm recipe for cool evenings. Don’t forget, if you have some of those end of the season tomatoes still in your garden and they’re still green, you can wrap them individually in newspaper, and place in a bucket in a cool place and they will last a remarkably long time, while continuing to ripen. I’ve had them last as long as a month after picking this way. They must be picked before any chance of frost.
INGREDIENTS
One 9″ pie crust
3 medium tomatoes, cut into thin wedges
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/4 cup chopped chives
1 cup mayo
1-1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1-1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1 – Bake pie crust in 425° oven 5-7 minutes
STEP 2 – Remove from oven and reduce heat to 400°
STEP 3 – Put tomatoes in shell and sprinkle seasonings over tomatoes
STEP 4 – Mix mayo with cheese and spread over top of tomatoes
STEP 5 – Bake 35 minutes or until crust browns.
COMPANY INFORMATION – Suzn Quilts
I’m Susan Marth, owner of Suzn Quilts patterns. My patterns reflect a bit of the way I like to decorate my home with the seasons. I have many wall quilt patterns, jacket patterns that start as sweatshirts and my best selling patterns, quilt-as-you-go lap quilts. Most of my patterns have fusible applique, fast and fun!
Talk about *Instant Gourmet*. This original recipe from Jen Eskridge of ReannaLily Designs would be perfected cooked ahead on a busy fall day…
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*When I dream, I cook and bake like an artist!*
Asparagus Potato Soup
HALLOWEEN MEMORY
The first big holiday of the fall, Halloween, ushers in the crisp
autumn air and the need for slow-cooker meals to fill the air with
the smells of home. Drop all the ingredients in your slow-cooker to
make for a hearty soup, and leave time during the day for all that
quilting and sewing!
Jen Eskridge of ReannaLily Designs created this original recipe for Asparagus Potato Soup.
INGREDIENTS
1 can Cream of Chicken and Mushroom Soup
1 can Cheddar Cheese Soup
14.5 oz can of cut asparagus with tips (with juice)
6.5 oz sliced mushrooms (with juice)
14.5 oz milk (measured in the asparagus can)
4 small baker potatoes, cubed
½ tsp pepper
1 tsp dried oregano
½ cup water
2 chicken bullions
INSTRUCTIONS
Certainly you can make this on the stove, but I threw mine in the crock
pot (on low) for the day. — Jen
Ok- that’s it. Add all the ingredients into a crockpot and wait for
the magic to happen (about 6 hours). And when I say magic, should
you be cooking this on the stove- You’re really just simmering
it ’til the potatoes are tender.
COMPANY INFORMATION – ReannaLily Designs
Reannalily Designs was started by Jen Eskridge. She found her
degree in Apparel Design and frequent moves with her husband, active
duty in the USAF, wasn’t the easiest fit. As a result, she decided
to go into business for herself, while continuing to move all over
the world- every couple years. She offers a small line of patterns,
products, and seamstress service. ReannaLily Designs developed the
Seamingly Accurate Seam Guide. The product is being distributed by
Quiltwoman.com and has changed the way quilters approach the
standard Half Square Triangle. Along with commissioned seamstress
work, quilt/sewing patterns, RD sells Seamingly Accurate for all
level of seamstresses to be used with all levels of patterns.
Definitely stop by the site to see all RD can do for your hobby.
http://www.reannalilydesigns.com
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This is a FUN take on the classic Buffalo Chicken Wings… and PERFECT for Halloween! LOL
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*When I dream, I cook and bake like an artist!*
Vampire Bat Wings
HALLOWEEN MEMORY
I LOVE Vampire Bat Wings because they are SUPER easy to make, everyone loves them and leftovers (if there are any!) heat up nicely. Halloween is one of my favorite holidays and it just happens to fall in the middle of the best season here in New England – crisp days, fresh apples, bugs are gone and all those glorious colors. Whenever we have a Halloween party we serve up all kinds of spooky-ooky stuff. I like to have a printed menu at the buffet, this is a great way to tell the story of your exploits to gather the bat wings. Don’t forget to mention that they are smothered in garlic to drive away all those angry wingless vampire bats! Change the name of the recipe and you have a great appetizer for the rest of the year!
INGREDIENTS
4 lbs. chicken wings
3 sticks butter, cut into chunks
1/3 cup chopped garlic, fresh or jarred
2 Tablespoons garlic powder
Salt & Pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
STEP 1 – Boil the chicken wings for twenty minutes in a large pot.
STEP 2 – While the wings are boiling, prepare the sauce. Put the butter in a large roasting pan and place in the oven to melt.
STEP 3 – Once melted, add the garlic, garlic powder, salt and pepper and whisk together. Return the pan to the oven and let the sauce heat up for about 5 minutes then whisk again.
STEP 4 – Drain the wings and add to the roasting pan tossing to coat with the sauce.
STEP 5 – Bake for 20 minutes.
STEP 6 – Increase the temperature to 450 degrees. Toss the wings in the sauce again and bake until the wings are lightly browned, about 5-10 minutes.
Make sure not to overcook or burn the garlic.
Serve hot or at room temperature.
COMPANY INFORMATION – Purple Moose Designs
Purple Moose Designs is an on-line shop specializing in quilting patterns and hard-to-find notions. I’m very picky about the notions that I offer. I only carry top quality supplies that can be hard to find in your local quilt shop. I also offer standard supplies at terrific prices. Our pattern line is growing. The patterns currently offered are great for beginners yet fun for the more experienced quilter too.
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