Friday, November 28, 2008

Greek Salad Dressing

Ingredients:

* 1 1/2 quarts olive oil
* 1/3 cup dried oregano
* 1/3 cup garlic powder
* 1/3 cup dried basil
* 1/4 cup pepper
* 1/4 cup salt
* 1/4 cup onion powder
* 1/4 cup Dijon-style mustard
* 2 quarts red wine vinegar

Mix dry ingredients together first and then pour in liquids. Cover and shake well.
Pour over salad and refrigerate the rest.

Sunday, November 2, 2008

Shephard's Pie ...so much better than with onion soup

Lean Ground Beef
1 can of Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 packet of Green Peppercorn Gravy Mix
Betty Crocker Mashed Potatoes
Butter
1 Can of Peas
1 Can of Corn
Water

Brown lean ground beef in a frying pan while preparing the potatoes as per directions. (adding the appropriate amount of salt to pre-made mashed potatoes is key)
In a separate sauce pan prepare green peppercorn gravy and add your can of cream of mushroom soup. (do not add water or milk to the soup) Allow the gravy to thicken and then pour into the pan of browned ground beef. Add peas to the mixture and stir. Smooth into the bottom of a casserole dish.
Layer the cold corn next and top with the mashed potatoes. Add several dollops of butter on the top and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place in oven at 350 degrees until potatoes turn a golden brown. Remove, serve and enjoy.