Living Simply and Deliberately: Grandma's Fresh Apple cake

Since its the season for apples, I thought I'd post this apple recipe from my other blog. Its a wonderful use of any extra apples.....a sweet taste of the season!  (just click on the link below)

Living Simply and Deliberately: Grandma's Fresh Apple cake: I know it's not apple season yet. But this was too good to save..... Several years ago, I gathered together my mother's recipes and scann...

Scalloped Sweet Potatoes and Apples

A taste of the season...

6 boiled sweet potatoes
1 1/2 c sliced apples
1 1/2 c brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 c butter

Peel potatoes and slice.  Arrange alternate layers of potatoes and apples in buttered baking dish with sugar, salt and butter between each layer.  Sprinkle with cinnamon.  Bake in 350 oven for 45-50 minutes or until apples and potatoes are tender.

Lois

Cheesy Chicken Chowder

Cheesy Chicken Chowder

2 (14 oz) cans reduced- sodium chicken broth

2 cups diced , peeled potatoes

1 cup diced carrots

1 cup diced celery

1/2 c diced onion

1 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1/4 cup butter

1/3 cup flour

2 cups 2% reduced fat milk

2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

2 cups diced or shredded cooked chicken

Bring chicken broth to a boil in a large saucepan. Reduce heat. Add potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 15 min.

Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Add flour and mix well. Gradually stir in milk and cook over low heat until slightly thickened. Stir in cheese and cook until melted. Add cheese mixture to broth and vegetables along with chicken. Cook and stir over low heat until thoroughly heated.

Serves 8

ENJOY~

Lois

Pronto Paella

This was a new recipe I tried recently. I clipped it from a publication. My family enjoyed it; I hope your family will too!
Lois




Pronto Paella
1 pkg (6.09 oz) rice pilaf
1 1/2 cups ready-to-use grilled chicken breast strips
1 medium sweet onion, cut into wedges
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
3 Tbl butter
1 can (11 oz) Mexicorn, drained
1 pkg (9 oz) frozen baby peas, thawed
1/2 lb cooked medium shrimp. peeled and deveined

Microwave rice pilaf according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the chicken, onion, garlic, and Cajun seasoning in butter until onion is tender. Stir in the corn, peas, shrimp and prepared pilaf, heat through. Yield 4 servings. Serve with side salad and fresh bread.