Cheesy Potato Soup

1 1/2 cups peeled chopped carrots
5 cups peeled chopped potatoes
1 1/2 cups chopped celery
1 tsp salt
6 cups water
1 can evaporated milk
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 cup skim milk
1 lb velveeta cheese cubed
2 cups diced ham
1/2 tsp pepper
In a 5 quart pot, combine carrots, potatoes, celery, salt and water. Boil 20 minutes.
Remove from stove and slightly mash potato mixture
Stir in evaporated milk, parsley, milk, chees, ham and pepper.
Return to stove and heat till bubbly

Cheesy Potato Soup

Chicken Enchiladas

1 can Old El Paso Enchilada Sauce
1/4 cup cilantro sprigs
1/4 cup parsley sprigs
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 cloves garlic
2 cups chopped cooked chicken or turkey
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
6 flour totillas
Heat oven to 350 Spray 11 x 7 in glass baking dish with cooking spray
In blender or food processor place the sauce, cilantro, parsley, lime juice and garlic. Cover blend on high till smooth
in small bowl, mix chicken and 3/4 cup of cheese. Roll in Torillas, place seam sides down and pour sauce mixture over enchiladas.
Cover bake 15 minutes. Sprincle with remaining 1/4 cup chees. Bake uncovered 5 to 10 min.

Teriyaki Pork Roast

3/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
2 Tbs sugar
2 Tbs soy sauce
1 Tbs vinegar
1 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp pepper
3 lb boneless pork loin roast, halved
2 1/2 Tbs cornstarch
3 Tbs cold water

1. Combine apple juice, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic powder and pepper in greased slow cooker.
2. Add roast. Turn to coat.
3. Cover. Cook on low 7-8 hours. Remove roast and keep warm.
4. In saucepan, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir in juices from roast. Bring to boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with roast

Jen's Recommendation!

"Jacks Special" Salsa - try medium first
Gerbe's - in the produce section
Schnuck's - cheaper - right wall in produce
HyVee - most expensive

For September

Pulled Pork - Need buns
Gouda Burgers - Need buns
Marinated Flank Steak with Black Bean and Corn Salsa - need tortilla chips as desired
Spicy Beef Stir Fry - Add 1 TBS minced garlic per bag

Grilled Flank Steak with Corn Salsa and Black

olive oil
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 tsp. cumin
2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 bottle mexican beer
salt and pepper
2 1 lb. flank steaks, marinated
1 bag frozen corn
1 pint cherry tomatoes, chopped and juice reserved
grated peel of 1 lime, juice of 2 limes
cliantro if desired
Saute garlic, onion and cumin. Add drained beans and beer, cook 10 minutes. Mash some beans with back of fork. Simmer until thickened, about 5 more minutes. Add 1/2 lime juice and zest. Keep warm.Combine corn, chopped tomatoes, remaining lime and cliantro if using. Set asideGrill steak. Serve with beans and salsa.