Youvarelakia Soupa Avgolemono (meat-rice Soup) "
Naturally Savvy RecipesIn a large bowl, combine the meat, grated onion, garlic, rice, 3 tablespoons chopped parsley, the mint, oregano, salt and pepper, and 1 egg, slightly beaten.Knead for a few minutes, then shape into walnut- sized balls and set aside.In a soup pot, bring the water or stock to boil with the chopped onion, salt and pepper to taste.Lower the heat and add the meat-rice balls.Simmer, covered, for 30 min...
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Naturally Savvy RecipesBrown ground beef with onion and bell pepper.Drain.Add remaining ingredients.Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer for 40 minutes.
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Soup & SaucesYummy Pesto
Naturally Savvy RecipesPlace basil leaves and garlic in food processor or blender and process until leaves are finely chopped.Add nuts and process until nuts are finely chopped.Add cheese and process until combined.With the machine running, add olive oil in a slow, steady stream.After the oil is incorporated, turn off the machine and add salt and pepper to taste.If not using immediately, store in an air-tight container...
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Soup & Saucesyummy yummy smoked salmon
Naturally Savvy RecipesIt is prefable to use apple or cherry wood in the smoker (we used apple).Recipe does about 3 lbs of fish (do about 6 lbs at a time) About 3 hours in the electric smoker (longer if you prefer).Rinse the filet salmon off and pat dry (we buy these slabs at Costco).Mix the Brown sugar and salt together and coat both sides of the filet.Cut into sizes you want and put in a zip lock bag and put in the f...
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Soup & SaucesZaremba Stew - Now This is to Die For!
Naturally Savvy RecipesIn a mixing bowl, combine garlic salt, garlic powder, black pepper, white pepper (optional), paprika, dehydrated onions and broth.Microwave for about 2-3 minutes.Place beef into a slow-cooker.Add to the microwaved spices, the marsala wine and Burgundy wine- and mix well.Pour the spice and wine mixture over the beef in the slow-cooker.Add the black beans, salsa, tomato sauce (or paste) and carrots...
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Naturally Savvy RecipesPlace beef in a slow cooker.In a small bowl, combine the rest of the ingredients and mix well.Pour over beef in the crockpot.Cook on low setting for 8 hours.Most delicious stew you ever had in your life!
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Soup & SaucesZesty Beef and Onion Stew
Naturally Savvy RecipesHeat oven to 325 degrees.With the flat side of a knife, crush the garlic with 1/4 tsp salt to make paste.Combine the garlic paste, beef, remaining 1/2 tsp salt and pepper in a heavy dutch oven.Cover and bake for 2 hours.Bring 2 quarts water to boil in a saucepan.Add onion and cook for 1 minute.Drain in colander.Cut off stem end and peel.Stir onion and tomatoes and chilies with liquid into bee...
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Naturally Savvy RecipesIn a small bowl, combine cocktail sauce, lemon juice, horseradish and Tabasco.Chill and serve with chilled, cooked shrimp.
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Naturally Savvy RecipesSaute' all the veggies with the spices in the olive oil until the peppers have brightened and started to wilt, then add the cilantro and the tomato puree.When the puree begins to bubble, add 12 cups of water, and the beans and corn.Add the salsa of choice.Put in the lime juice after it has all boiled for 5 minutes.Season to taste with salt, pepper and ketchup.Serve if desired with grated che...
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Naturally Savvy RecipesMix together and heat till warm.I use this on vegetarian"chicken" chunks, but any chicken, shrimp or vegies would be good.
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Soup & SaucesZinfandeli's Chicken Tortilla Soup - S.a. Express - Arlene Light
Naturally Savvy RecipesGarnish Notes: Chicken breasts should be cooked and diced.In large Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil.Add garlic and 8 chopped corn tortillas.Saute until tender.Add onion puree, tomato puree, cayenne pepper, cumin, bay leaves, tomato paste, chicken base and water.Simmer 20 minutes.Add chopped cilantro and epazote.Remove Bay leaves.Blend mixture briefly in food processor.Strain through colander.Adjust...
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Soup & SaucesZip Sauce- from a Very Popular Restaurant in Michigan -Excellent
Naturally Savvy RecipesMelt the butter, the restaurant clarifies it, but I don't take the time--excellent either way.I don't measure the Maggi's out exactly, I do it by color and my taste preference, should be about 2 tablespoons.Then add mushrooms.Simmer on low until mushrooms are done.This can be a bit salty so you may want to taste as you add the Maggi's.This is one of my specialties--everyone asks for the recipe.
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Soup & SaucesZippy Bean Stew
Naturally Savvy RecipesIn a large pot, combine all the ingredients.Bring to boil on medium heat for 15-30 minutes.Reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 30 more minutes or until flavors are blended.Add seasonings to taste (2 teaspoons of salt ought to be enough).Add other seasonings--spice it up a bit.This recipe is very flexible, this is just the original ingredients, except I added the cayenne pepper and the salt.Sw...
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Soup & SaucesZippy Tomato Sauce
Naturally Savvy RecipesMelt margarine in a small saucepan.Add green peppers and onion.Cook and stir until the onion is tender. (Note: If using the canned peppers, just cook the onion alone.) Stir in all the remaining ingredients and heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.Serve hot over patties.
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Soup & SaucesZone Diet Quickie Soup
Naturally Savvy RecipesHeat 3 cups of water, and the can of Fat Free Broth until boiling, keep simmering until step 4.In non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot.Add red pepper and asparagus until vegetables are tender-crisp (approx. 7 minutes).Stir in ham and cook one minute or until ham is thoroughly cooked.Stir noodles into water, cook until tender.Remove saucepan from heat, do not drain the water...
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Soup & SaucesZucchini and Rosemary Soup
Naturally Savvy RecipesMelt butter with oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat.Add onion; saute until translucent, about 5 minutes.Mix in garlic and rosemary.Add stock and potato; bring to boil.Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.Add sliced zucchini; simmer until tender about 15 minutes.Working in batches, puree in blender.Season with salt and pepper.Cook cubed zucchini in saucepan of boiling salted water for ...
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Soup & SaucesZucchini and Tomato Soup
Naturally Savvy RecipesCombine the first 7 ingredients in a 2 1/2 qt.casserrole.Vover with a heavy-duty plastic wrap for the microwave-- don't forget to leave a vent for steam.Microwave at HI for 18 min.or until the zucchini is tender, stirring after 9 min.Now, add tomatoes and microwave at high 1 1/2 min.Stir in your lemon juice and the pepper.Don't put it back in the microwave your pepper will get very spic...
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Soup & SaucesZucchini Baking Fruit
Naturally Savvy RecipesUse as much as you want to work with-- as long as it measures out in even 1 cup measures.(I use about 6 inch long zucchini and about 3 inches around).Peel and seed zucchini.Cut into 1/2-inch wedges or cubes.Cover with water and 1 cup vinegar.Let stand overnight.Drain, rinse with cold water and drain well.Pack in 1-cup measure-using 3/4 cup sugar to each cup of fruit.Add 3 tablespoons lemon juice ...
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Soup & SaucesZucchini Beef Soup
Naturally Savvy RecipesIn a large saucepan, cook the beef, celery, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat in no longer pink and vegetables are tender;drain.Stir in the tomatoes, zucchini, water, bouillon, sugar, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.Bring to a boil.Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until zucchini is tender.Garnish with Parmesan cheese.
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Soup & SaucesZucchini Italian-Style
Naturally Savvy RecipesIn a large dutch oven or pressure cooker, over medium heat saute onions and garlic in oil for 2 minutes.Add cubed potatoes, salt, pepper, parsley and tomates, cover and cook for 15 minutes.Add zucchini and continue cooking until potatoes are fork-tender.Remove from the heat and allow rest.In a bowl, beat eggs with grated cheese.Using a whipping motion, intergrate the egg mixture into the zucchini...
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Soup & SaucesZucchini Pancakes With Sauce or a Sour Cream Topping !
Naturally Savvy RecipesIn a small bowl; combine the flour, parmesan cheese, oregano, salt and pepper.Combine the zucchini, egg, onion, press lightly to flatten.Fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side.Drain on paper towels.Serve with these toppings of your choice:.Your favorite spaghetti sauce & parmesan cheese or the sour cream.
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Soup & SaucesZucchini Pancakes with Yogurt Dill Sauce
Naturally Savvy RecipesTo make sauce: In a ceramic or plastic bowl, combine all ingredients, cover, and chill.(If you are making sauce in advance, add lemon juice just before serving, or yogurt will separate).To make the pancakes: Grate zucchini and potatoes on the large hole side of a hand held box grater or in a food processor fitted with shredding disk.Put the grated vegs.in a bowl and add onion, olive oil, salt and...
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Soup & SaucesZucchini Pickles
Naturally Savvy RecipesWash zucchini, trim off and discard ends, and slice 1/4" thick.Slice onions into 1" squares, and separate into leaves.Toss zucchini and onions with salt in a 2 quart glass or plastic bowl.Let sit for 5 minutes.Cover with very cold water and set aside for 1 hour.Drain, rinse lightly, and taste.If too salty, rinse some more and drain again.Return vegetables to bowl.In a 2 to 3 quart sauce...
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Soup & SaucesZucchini Potato and Parmesan Soup
Naturally Savvy RecipesHeat oil in a large pot over medium heat, add the onion, celery and garlic, and cover.Cook stirring often, until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.Stir in zucchini and potato.Add enough broth to barely cover the vegetables.Add the thyme and bring to a boil over high heat.Reduce heat to low.Simmer, partially covered, until the potatoes are tender about 15 minutes.Stir in evaporated milk ...
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Soup & SaucesZucchini Sauce
Naturally Savvy RecipesIn a heavy skillet, heat the olive oil, add the zucchini and minced garlic, stirring to coat and saute briefly, about 5 minutes.Add the oregano and vegetable bouillon water mix to the skillet. Bring to a boil, stirring to mix. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 5- 10 minutes or until tender. Add the salt, pepper and red pepper flakes to taste.Serve over Basmatic rice.
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Soup & SaucesZucchini Soup with Herbs
Naturally Savvy RecipesCombine zucchini, potato, and 1 cup water in a small dutch oven.Cover and bring to a boil.Boil 10 minutes or until crisp-tender (do not DRAIN).Saute onions in margarine until tender; add to zucchini and potato.Add 1/2 c water, tarragon, and bouillon granules stirring to blend.Add skim milk, and cook over medium heat until thoroughly heated.
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Soup & SaucesZucchini with Pesto Sauce
Naturally Savvy RecipesSalt the zuke in a colander and allow to drain for 20 minutes.Saute the zuke for 2 minutes.Pesto sauce: Put the basil,garlic and nuts in a food processor and pulverize the leaves.Add Oil and blend together.Stir in the cheese.Refrigerate the sauce until ready for use.Add the pesto sauce to the sauted zucchini.Season with salt& pepper and toss well to mix.
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Soup & SaucesZuni Jackrabbit Stew
Naturally Savvy RecipesCut the jackrabbit up into serving size pieces.Pour the oil into a large kettle or Dutch oven and heat until the oil is smoking slightly.Put in the jackrabbit pieces and brown on all sides.Now drain off the extra oil.Add a little water to the kettle and simmer for 2 hours.Then put in the vegetables and simmer until the carrots are done.
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Soup & SaucesZuppa De Clams (Or Mussels)
Naturally Savvy RecipesWash and dry the clams and soak them in a large bowl in cold, salted water for about 30 minutes.Any remaining sand should fall to the bottom of the bowl.Drain the clams and rinse them well in a colander under running water.Crush one clove of garlic, and slice the remaining cloves very thin.In a large, heavy pan, saute the crushed garlic until it begins to brown, then remove from the pan and disca...
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Soup & SaucesZuppa Di Broccoli (Broccoli Soup)
Naturally Savvy RecipesIn saute pan, saute garlic with oil until brown.Add broccoli and tomatoes and stir.Cool for 1 minute, then add wine and broth.Bring to boil 2 to 3 minutes.Serve immediately.Add basil for garnish.
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Naturally Savvy RecipesCombine the water, carrot, onion, celery, peppercorns, bay leaves and parsley in large saucepan; bring to boil.Simmer uncovered for 1 1/2 hours; strain over large bowl.Reserve stock; discard vegetables.(Can be made ahead to this stage. Cover, refrigerate overnight or freeze).Heat oil in large saucepan; cook extra onion, garlic and pancetta, stirring, until onion is soft.Add extra carrot, potato a...
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Soup & SaucesZuppa Di Vongole (Clam Soup)
Naturally Savvy RecipesInto a saucepan put 4 dozen *vongole* or small clams (cockles or mussels can be used as well).Pour over them three-quarters of a bottle of white wine and let them cook until they have opened.Drain them, setting aside the liquid in which they have cooked, and remove the empty half-shells. -- Chop the white part of a leek with a small onion, add a clove of garlic, and saute this mixture in a saucep...
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Soup & SaucesZuppa Sarda (Sardinian Cheese and Egg Soup with Croutons)
Naturally Savvy RecipesPreheat oven to 350 degrees F.Brush bread slices with olive oil and rub with garlic.Place on a baking sheet and bake about 5 minutes per side, until golden.In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil.Whisk together eggs and Romano cheese, then gradually add this mixture to the boiling broth.Stir for a couple of minutes, until egg strands are cooked.Add parsley and black pepper to taste.To serve, p...
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Naturally Savvy RecipesPreheat oven to 300 degrees.Place sausage links onto a sheet pan and bake 25 minutes, or until done; cut in half lengthwise, then cut at an angle into 1/2 inch slices.Place onions and bacon in a large saucepan and cook over medium heat until onions are almost clear.Remove bacon and crumble.Add garlic to the onions and cook an additional 1 minute.Add chicken base, water and potatoes, simmer 15 min...
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Soup & SaucesWienerschnitzel Chili Sauce
Naturally Savvy RecipesBrown ground beef and ground pork in a large saucepan over medium heat, making sure that the meat is well crumbled.When the meat is completely browned cover saucepan and turn heat to low.After ten minutes, remove the ground meat from the heat and drain off most of the fat.Keep some of it in the pan.While the meat is still off the heat, mix the water and the cornstarch.Whisk the cornstarch thoroug...
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Soup & SaucesWild Boar Stew
Naturally Savvy RecipesIn a skillet fry bacon until crisp.Remove bacon, cool, crumble and set aside.Pour off all but about 3 Tbsp of bacon grease.Cook boar meat cubes, onion, garlic, and curry powder in remaining grease until meat is browned Stir during cooking.Stir in 1/4 cup of water.remove from heat and set aside.In a 2 qt casserole combine, parsley, stewed tomatoes, carrots and potatoes.Add meat mixture to casserol...
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Soup & SaucesWild Rice Beef Enchilada Soup
Naturally Savvy RecipesIn large suacepan, brown beef, onion and garlic- drain fat.Add corn, chilies, beef broth, enchilada sauce and cumin.Cook uncovered over medium heat about 15 minutes.Add wild rice and cilantro.Simmer 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper.Ladle into soup bowls, top with cheese.
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Naturally Savvy RecipesHeat oven to 350 degrees.Place rice and broth in casserole dish.Bake, covered for 1 1/2-2 hours.(This should make about 3 c. of rice).Fry bacon until crisp in a Dutch oven or large saucepan.Drain off most of the grease and saute onion in rest of grease.Add half& half, mushrooms, potato soups, cooked rice, cheese and the 2 cups of water.Heat thoroughly over low heat until hot.It freezes well!
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Soup & SaucesWillie's New Orleans Red Beans & Rice
Naturally Savvy RecipesPlace all but rice into a 4 qt slow cooker.Cook, covered at HIGH 7 hours or until beans are tender.Serve with hot cooked rice.Note: Willie adds 2T baking soda into the pot just before it is done to reduce the gas in the beans, but be careful that you don't overflow the pot like my DH did.
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Soup & SaucesWine & Shallot Sauce Dijon
Naturally Savvy RecipesIn a medium saucepan, melt butter or margarine; saute shallots for 3 minutes over medium-high heat.Stir cornstarch into wine; add to pan with beef broth, mustard to taste, chives and pepper.Cook and stir until mixture thickens; simmer 3 minutes to reduce slightly.Taste for seasoning.Serve over burgers, steaks, fish or BBQ chicken.
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