Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Orzo Pasta Salad

Grubilicious Contributor: Stacy McCarty

Ingredients:
1/2 bottle of Cookwell & Co. Cracked Pepper Vinegarette Dressing (HEB specialty foods)
1 bag of Orzo pasta (this looks like a really small bag, but it makes plenty)
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 bunch of green onions, chopped
1 container of feta cheese
1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed

Cook Orzo according to directions. Mix together all ingredients except the dressing. Refrigerate for a while (to be served cold). Mix in dressing immediately before serving. Serves a lot as a side dish.

Friday, December 12, 2008

Sweet & Sour Meatballs

Grubilicious Contributor: Stacy McCarty

Ingredients:
Bag of frozen cocktail meatballs. (I usually buy a large bag at Sam's and use half of the bag for the sauce recipes below. It's better if you use the small cocktail meatballs than the large ones for spaghetti, but either can be used).

Sauce: 1 jar of chili sauce
1 can cranberry sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice.

Directions: Bake meatballs according to directions on package. Mix sauce ingredients in a medium saucepan until smooth (about 15 minutes), stirring often. Empty meatballs into crockpot and pour sauce over. Mix well so that all meatballs are covered. Keep crockpot on low temp to keep warm.

Quiche

Grubilicious Contributor: Stacy McCarty

This makes 2 pie size quiches.

Ingredients:
Frozen deep dish pie crust (comes 2 in a package)
8-9 large eggs
2 cups shredded swiss cheese
2 cups chopped cooked ham
1 bunch of green onions
one jar of chopped mushrooms (or fresh)
one can evaporated milk
bacon bits (optional)
salt, pepper, garlic salt to taste

Directions:
1. Bake pie crust according to instructions for a pie (about 10 minutes).
2. Saute chopped green onions in small amount of butter until tender. Mix green onions, cheese, chopped ham, mushrooms (drained), and bacon bits in a large bowl. Put half of mixture into each pie crust.
3. Beat eggs in large mixing bowl. Add can of evaporated milk and mix well. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic salt. Pour egg mixture over ham & cheese mixture (half into each pie crust) until filled in and even over top.
4. Bake at 375 for 30-40 minutes, until middle of quiche is solid and no longer waters.