Depression Salad

This is a coleslaw with an oil and vinegar dressing.  Very refreshing and tasty, and inexpensive, as it was developed during the Depression! 

1 head of cabbage, 2lbs

3 carrots

2 green bell peppers, (I use the red & yellow)

1 large red onion

4 cucumbers

1 white onion

1 bunch radish 

1/2 bunch celery

Dressing-

1 cup olive oil

1/2 cup warm water

1 1/2 cup white vinegar

10-12 Tablespoons sugar

1 Tablespoon salt

1 Tablespoon garlic powder

2 Tbsp Monterey Steak Seasoning

Thinly shred the cabbage, slice all other vegetables, mix all in a large bowl, make the dressing and toss with the vegetables. Pack into glass jars, if any dressing remains pour a little into each jar. 

Tex-Mex Buffalo Chicken Soup

Tex-Mex Buffalo Chicken Soup

3 tablespoons butter, divided

1 cup diced yellow onion

1 cup diced celery

1 cup diced carrots

3 cloves minced garlic

sea salt & fresh black pepper

1 lb boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces or ½+ rotisserie chicken

1½ quarts low-sodium chicken broth

1½ cups corn

1 can black beans, drained & rinsed well 

¼ cup hot sauce, like Cholula, plus more for serving

4 ounce can diced green chilies

For serving

shredded white cheddar cheese

sour cream

chili cheese corn chips

In soup pot or Dutch oven heat 2 tablespoon butter over medium heat.

Add onion, celery, carrot & garlic; season with salt & pepper. 

Cook, stirring often for ten minutes.

Remove veggies to a bowl. Add remaining tablespoon butter to pan.

Season chicken with salt & pepper & add to the pan. 

Cook, stirring every few minutes to sear on all sides.

Add veggies back in with broth, corn, beans, chilies, ½ tsp salt & ¼ tsp pepper.

Bring to a simmer & cook 25 minutes, stirring often.

Place cream cheese in small mixing bowl & add 2 ladles of broth. 

Mash together with a spoon, adding more broth a ladle at a time until cream cheese is completely melted & smooth. Use small whisk at the end if needed. Pour it into soup & stir well. Mix in hot sauce. 

Serve with more hot sauce, a handful of cheddar, a dollop of sour cream & chips for scooping.

Cacciatore Marinara Sauce

 This is an excellent sauce to serve over noodles or veggies! 

1 Tbsp EACH oregano, basil, onion flakes

1 tsp EACh thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper

1 cup chicken broth

3 cups tomato sauce

28 ounce can diced tomatoes 

1 cup water

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 red bell pepper, chopped,

1 stalk celery, chopped

6 cloves garlic, minced

1 6 oz jar tomato paste. 

Stir all together and simmer till done, about 15 minutes.