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1.Banana Bread
2.Zucchini Bread
3.Spicy Potato Soup
4.Mexican Chicken Soup
This recipe comes from my sister-in-law, Kelly Mabe, and is really good!. Lots of bananas and you can always add nuts, as Carol sometimes does when she’s not baking the loaves for the family - some of us don’t like nuts!
Banana Bread
Cream shortening, gradually add sugar, beat well. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in bananas. Combine flour, salt, and baking soda. Add to banana mixture, stirring just until blended.
Spoon into a greased and floured 9x5x3 loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
Note: Can be made in small loaf pans or muffin tin. Check at 15 minutes and be sure not to overcook.
This recipe is a hand me down from my mother. Many people have not ever heard of a zucchini bread but if you like banana bread, you will like this. It is wonderfully moist with a hint of orange. Another holiday favorite (made in small loaves and brightly wrapped).
Zucchini Bread
Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl until well blended. Bake in a greased and floured loaf pan in preheated 350° oven. Let cool in pan.
This soup recipe is a new family favorite. Carol found it in a "Taste of Home" magazine, made a few adjustments (as usual) and VOILA, really good soup. Enjoy a bowl (or two as I usually do) with some crusty bread. Very satisfying!
Spicy Potato Soup
In a dutch oven or large kettle, brown ground beef. Drain. Add potatoes, onion and tomato sauce. Stir in water, salt, pepper and hot sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for one (1) hour or until the potatoes are tender and the soup has thickened.
A Low-cal soup that is great anytime of the year. Carol got creative one day and came up with this quick and easy soup which has some pretty good kick to it. Carol submitted this recipe to weightwatchers.com and the results are 4 points per serving and it makes 4 servings.
Mexican Chicken Soup
In a dutch oven or large kettle combine all the ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for one (1) hour or until the potatoes are tender. 3 Chicken Bouillon cubes can be used in place of the base (dissolve cubes in the water before adding to the pot. The recipe can be toned down by replacing the Spicy tomatoes with regular diced tomatoes.
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