Countryside Recipes

Banana Blueberry Orange Smoothie

2019-05-08T12:00:00.001-04:00

Ingredients

¾ cup water

1 Large orange, peeled, halved

1 frozen banana, peeled, halved

½ cup frozen blueberries

Directions

Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.

Select Variable 1.

Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.

Blend for 1 minute or until desired consistency is reached.

Gluten Free Muffin Mix

2019-04-24T02:12:00.000-04:00

INGREDIENTS 9 TO 12 MUFFINS

2 Cups gluten free flour
½ Cups sugar
1 tbs baking power
1/2 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt

DIRECTIONS

Combine the dry ingredients. Whisk together the gluten-free flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt in a large bowl.
When they are thoroughly combined, put the dry ingredients into a large plastic bag or jar.

Label it “gluten-free muffin mix.”

When you are ready to make the muffins….

1 cup milk

1/2 cup oil

2 eggs

1 tbs vanilla extract

Prepare to bake. Heat the oven to 425°.

Combine the wet ingredients. In a large glass measuring cup, whisk together the milk, oil, and 2 eggs.
When they are thoroughly beaten together, pour them into the well in the dry ingredients.

Finish the batter. Gently, fold the dry ingredients into the wet, making sure that everything is entirely combined.
Fill the muffin liners ⅔ full.

Bake the muffins at 425° for 15 to 20 minutes.

Let the muffins cool for 5 minutes

Waldorf Salad Recipe

2017-06-27T11:30:00.000-04:00

Ingredients

6 Tbsp mayonnaise
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pinch of black pepper
2 sweet apples, cored and chopped
1 cup red seedless grapes, sliced in half (or 1/4 cup of raisins)
1 cup celery, thinly sliced
1 cup chopped, slightly toasted walnuts
Lettuce

In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise , lemon juice, salt and pepper. Stir in the apple, celery, grapes, and walnuts. Serve on a bed of fresh lettuce.

Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup

2015-07-28T01:57:00.001-04:00

INGREDIENTS

2½ cups chicken broth
1½ cups milk
¾ cup flour
½ tsp. onion powder
½ tsp. garlic powder
½ tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. parsley

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine the chicken broth and ½ cup of the milk in a large saucepan. Bring to a low boil.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the flour and seasonings into the remaining 1 cup milk until a smooth, thick mixture forms.

Pour the flour and milk mixture into the saucepan with the broth mixture over low heat and stir continuously, whisking as the mixture simmers.
Continue to simmer and stir/whisk until the mixture is smooth and thick, 5-10 minutes. The mixture will thicken a bit as it cools.

Prep time: 5 mins

Cook time: 10 mins

Total time: 15 mins

Serves: 3 cups

Makes the equivalent of about 2 cans of condensed cream of chicken soup.

Vitamix - Orange Spinach Smoothie

2014-12-19T16:29:00.000-05:00

Ingredients (Makes 2 cups):

1 banana
1 orange
1/2 cup frozen spinach
1/2 cup water

Combine all of the ingredients in your blender.
Process until smooth.
Drink immediately while still fresh.

vitamix - ORANGE DREAMSICLE SMOOTHIE

2014-12-17T17:25:00.001-05:00

6 oz Coffeemate Vanilla or 12 oz milk (regular or Soy)
1 peeled orange (leave white pith on)
1 roma tomato
4 or 5 baby carrots
3 oz orange juice concentrate
1 capful of vanilla extract
3 oz sugar (may substitute agave nectar or honey to taste)
fill with ice to half way of container
Start on variable speed 1 then increase to 10, then run on high to desired consistency

Vitamix - Simple Tortilla Soup

2014-12-17T16:21:00.002-05:00

1 celery stalk
1 roma tomato cut in half
5-10 baby carrots
1 unpeeled garlic clove
2 corn tortillas
half of a bouillon cube of your choice
a couple of small shakes of Southwest Spice Blend
1 ½ - 2 cups of water
4-5 baby spinach leaves

Load machine in the order listed above except for 1 half of roma tomato and the spinach. Choose “Hot Soups” setting. (For a faster soup, just add hot water)
After cycle finishes, put on slowest speed and add the other half of roma tomato and the spinach. Walk dial up for desired chunk size.

Vitamix - White Grape Peach/Strawberry Sorbet

2014-12-17T16:17:00.005-05:00

white grape peach concentrate (thawed), enough to cover the blades
whole banana
5-10 baby carrots
6-8 frozen strawberries
1 ½ - 2 cups of ice

Load machine in the order listed above. Choose “Frozen Dessert” setting. Turn on and use tamper to get desired texture. If still spinning like a smoothie, add more ice. If it turns out too thick, run it longer and use less ice next time.

Vitamix - White Grape Raspberry Sorbet

2014-12-17T16:16:00.001-05:00

white grape raspberry concentrate (thawed), enough to cover the blades
whole banana
5-10 baby carrots
6-8 frozen strawberries
1 ½ - 2 cups of ice (or you can use just all frozen strawberries)

Load machine in the order listed above. Choose “Frozen Dessert” setting. Turn on and use tamper to get desired texture. If still spinning like a smoothie, add more ice. If it turns out too thick, run it longer and use less ice next time.

Vitamix - Spinach/Basil - Lemon/Lime Sorbet

2014-12-17T15:56:00.000-05:00

white grape concentrate (thawed), enough to cover the blades
whole banana
4-5 baby spinach leaves
1 fresh basil leaf
thin ½ slice of lemon with skin
thin ½ slice of lime with skin
1 ½ - 2 cups of ice

Load machine in the order listed above. Choose “Frozen Dessert” setting. Turn on and use tamper to get desired texture.
If still spinning like a smoothie, add more ice. If it turns out too thick, run it longer and use less ice next time.

Vitamix - Simple Orange Juice

2014-12-17T15:53:00.005-05:00

2 whole oranges peeled with the pith and cut in half
4-5 baby carrots
desired amount of agave or honey
¼ - ½ cup of water
half cup of ice

Load machine in the order listed above. Choose “Smoothie” setting. Turn on and use tamper if needed.

Vitamix - Four Fruit Juice/Smoothie

2014-12-17T15:52:00.003-05:00

½ of banana
slice of pineapple with core and peeled
whole orange peeled with the pith
4-5 frozen or fresh strawberries
desired amount of agave or honey
¼ - ½ cup of water or desired liquid
half cup of ice

Load machine in the order listed above. Choose “Smoothie” setting. Turn on and use tamper if needed.

Vitamix - Green Juice/Smoothie

2014-12-17T15:51:00.001-05:00

½ of banana
slice of pineapple with core and peeled
2 handfuls of greens (spinach and kale used at demo)
thin full slice of lemon with skin
thin ½ slice of lime with skin
desired amount of agave or honey
¼ - ½ cup of water or desired liquid
half cup of ice

Load machine in the order listed above. Choose “Smoothie” setting. Turn on and use tamper if needed.

Vitamix - EasyTortilla Soup

2014-12-17T15:48:00.001-05:00

Ingredients

1 Roma tomato, 4 1/2 ounces (127 g)
1 stalk celery, 2 ounces (56 g)
6 baby carrots, 2 ounces (56 g)
1 garlic clove, unpeeled
1/2 chicken or vegetable flavored bouillon cube
1 1/2 teaspoons taco seasoning
2 1/2 cups (600 ml other) water
1/2 cup (70 g) frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 cup (48 g) tortilla chips, lightly broken
1 cup (38 g) packed fresh spinach

Directions

Place tomato, celery, carrots, garlic, bouillon, taco seasoning and water into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.

Select Soup Setting
Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.
Blend for the entire cycle
Reduce speed to Variable 3 and remove the lid plug opening.
Add corn, tortilla chips and spinach through the lid plug opening. Replace lid plug.
Blend for 10 seconds. Serve immediately.

Vitamix - Easy Tomato Soup

2014-12-17T14:52:00.000-05:00

INGREDIENTS

½ of a small onion, peeled and trimmed of the ends
1 large celery stalk (leaves still attached, preferably)
1 medium to large size carrot, scrubbed and trimmed of the ends, broken in half
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes in juice
1 (14.5) ounce can diced tomatoes with Italian Herbs
½ to 1 cup milk and/or heavy cream to stir in at the end.

INSTRUCTIONS

Add the onion, celery stalk, carrot, garlic clove, and both cans of tomatoes with their liquid into the blender.
Fix the lid carefully in place and blend on HIGH for 6 minutes, or until steam is coming from the top of the blender.
Add milk and blend on HIGH for 45 seconds or until hot all the way through.

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

2014-11-25T09:17:00.000-05:00

2 cans sweet potatoes, drained
2 tbsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. coconut
1 c. brown sugar
1 tbsp. vanilla

TOPPING:

1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. pecans, chopped
1/2 c. marshmallows

Mash potatoes. Mix cinnamon, coconut, sugar and vanilla; stir in with the potatoes. Put in a buttered dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Prepare topping and pour over after it has baked. Melt butter; mix in sugar and spread over top of the potatoes. Sprinkle nuts on top along with the marshmallows. Bake 15 minutes longer at 350 degrees.
Serves 6 to 8.

Easy Chicken Parmesan

2014-02-10T01:16:00.002-05:00

Ingredients:

4 boneless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
seasoned bread crumbs
2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
8 slices mozzarella cheese, or more
1 jar (16 oz) spaghetti sauce
Parmesan cheese

Whisk together the egg and milk. Dip the chicken breasts in milk and egg mixture and then in bread crumbs. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken in the hot oil on both sides until golden, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Set chicken in a baking dish.

Slice 8 pieces of mozzarella cheese and put two on each chicken breast. Pour 1 jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce over all.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and a little more mozzarella and bake at 350° for about 25 to 30 minutes.

EASY ROAST BEEF POTATO CASSEROLE

2014-02-05T02:43:00.003-05:00

1 pkg. Hungry Jack Hash Brown Potatoes

2 c. (8 oz.) shredded cheddar or American cheese

1 tbsp. instant minced onion or 1/4 c. chopped onion
2 c. milk

12 oz. can roast beef with gravy or 1 1/2 c. cut-up beef and gravy

10 3/4 oz. can condensed cream of mushroom soup

4 oz. can mushroom stems and pieces, drained

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Using 1 tablespoon shortening or butter,

grease 12x8-inch baking dish or 2-quart casserole.

In large bowl, combine all ingredients; blend well.

Pour into greased dish. Bake, uncovered, 40-50 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Cheesy Hamburger Hashbrowns Casserole

2013-09-12T01:58:00.001-04:00

1 lb. hamburger meat
1-2/3 cups hot water
3 tablespoons margarine or butter
1 cup dehydrated hashbrowns
1/2 cup cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons dehydrated onions
salt and pepper to taste

Brown hamburger meat in 12-inch non-stick skillet; drain.

Stir in water, margarine, onions and Potatoes.

Heat to boiling over high heat, stirring constantly, until margarine is melted.

Reduce heat to medium-high; press potatoes and beef evenly.

Cook uncovered, without stirring until liquid is absorbed and most of bottom is brown.

Salt and pepper to taste.

Flip hashbrowns once liquid has absorbed.

Sprinkle cheese over top and let melt.

Remove from heat. . Serve immediately.

Smoked Sausage Casserole

2013-07-30T01:25:00.000-04:00

Ingredients

1 package smoked sausage
1 can green beans
1 onion (chopped)
1 can mushroom
1 can potatoes (sliced)

Directions:

Slice smoked sausage in bite size pieces.

Put smoked sausage in frying pan.

Brown sausage.

Add chopped onion and saute until onion is tender.

Add green beans, mushrooms, and potatoes.

Heat through and serve.

Slow Cooker Peach Cobbler

2013-07-29T18:27:00.000-04:00

INGREDIENTS

4 cups fresh or frozen sliced peeled peaches
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup Original Bisquick mix
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup milk
Ice cream or whipped cream

Spray 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In large bowl, gently toss peaches and 1/4 cup of the sugar. Turn into slow cooker.

In medium bowl, gently beat Bisquick mix, sugar and milk with whisk until blended. Pour over peaches in slow cooker.

Cover; cook on low heat setting 3 hours or until cobbler is set in center.

Serve cobbler with ice cream.

Gravy Baked Pork Chops

2013-07-10T23:03:00.002-04:00

4 (1 1/4 inch thick) pork chops
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup water
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Season pork chops with salt and pepper to taste. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Saute the pork chops in the butter for about 5 minutes per side.

In a separate medium bowl, combine the milk, water and soup. Place the pork chops in a 9x13 inch baking dish and pour the soup mixture over the chops.

Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

No-Cook Refrigerated Pickled Peppers

2013-06-23T23:38:00.000-04:00

2 lb. peppers
1 small dried chili pepper pod for each jar (optional)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3 1/2 cup water
2 1/4 cup vinegar
6-7 tablespoon pickling or Kosher salt

Slice, core and seed peppers. Pack into jars.

Add pepper pods and garlic.

Dissolve salt in water. Add vinegar and fill jars.

Ready in about 7-10 days.

Easy Seared Steak

2013-05-20T01:53:00.003-04:00

INGREDIENTS

1 New York strip steak
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS

Season the steak on both sides with the salt and pepper. Rub both sides with the olive oil and set aside.
Heat a medium heavy-bottomed frying pan (not nonstick!) over high heat until very hot but not smoking, about 3 to 4 minutes.

If the pan gets too hot and starts to smoke, take it off the heat to cool a bit.

Place the steak in the pan and let it cook undisturbed until a dark crust forms on the bottom, about 3 to 4 minutes.

Easy, simple and delicious!

Hamburgers with Sauteed Peppers and Onions

2013-04-24T00:19:00.001-04:00

Hamburger patties
Green peppers, coarsely chopped
Onion, coarsely chopped
Butter or oil
Salt, pepper, garlic powder, Spicy Seasoning Salt or any seasoning of your choice

Cook the hamburgers as desired. Meanwhile, heat some butter or oil in a large skillet.
Add the peppers and onions and saute until caramelized.
Season to taste.
Serve the pepper mixture over the hamburgers.