beth-cooks

Beth's Detox Tea

2026-05-26T17:55:44.483-07:00

In a sauce pan add filtered water, 3 tea bags of green tea.

Add, 1/2 cut up lemon, fresh ginger, torn mint leaves, dash cinnamon.

Bring to a boil, stir. Add 2 teaspoon sugar or honey.

Leave on burner for a few minutes.

Strain Then Enjoy 😀

Pickled Serrano Peppers

2022-03-11T20:22:00.002-08:00

In food processor slice thin 7 Serrano Peppers and 1 small onion.
Using gloves, [I put sandwich baggies on my hands] put ingredients in Mason jar. Then set aside.

In small sauce pan bring to a boil 1 full cup of white vinegar, 1/4 cup water, 1 tsp salt and 2 tbs sugar. Stir

Pour pickling liquid over sliced Serrano peppers and onions.

Stir to get bubbles out...Put on lid.

Let cool, then refrigerate. Really hot but addictive!

Great to put on anything for a really spicy kick!

Fresh Jalapeno Salsa Relish

2021-12-04T17:26:00.004-08:00

This can be real spicy. It matters how hot the jalapenos are.

Ingredients:

7 Jalapenos (cut tops off) can remove seeds for less spicy, but I don't

1/2 Sweet Onion

4 Cloves Garlic

Large handful of Cilantro

1 tsp Salt

3/4 cup White Vinegar

Juice of 1 Lime

3 tbs Vegetable Oil

In food processor chop up garlic and cilantro. Then put on slicer blade and slice thin onion and jalapenos. Put in large bowl

Mix together vinegar, oil, salt, sugar and lime juice. Pour over jalapeno mixture mix well.

Put in canning jar and refrigerate. This tastes better after it sits for a couple of days.

My Pickled Jalapeno Obsession

2021-11-01T19:56:00.005-07:00

You Tube video Pickled Jalapenos

I changed the recipe from the video to make it better. So thankful for my grandson Caeden filming this for me! Love you Caeden!

Recipe:

2 med. canning jars with lids

4 large jalapenos (thinly sliced)

1 medium onion (thinly sliced)

3 carrots (cut thin)

Put in canning jars packed full (set aside)

Bring to a boil (stir)

1 1/2 c. vinegar (white or apple cider)

1/2 cup water

3/4 cup sugar

1 tsp. salt

Pour over filled jars, stir, put on lids, let cool, refrigerate

Tastes better after a couple of days! So addictive!

Beth's Amazing Stuffed Bell Peppers

2018-08-01T19:19:00.000-07:00

Had fun looking at videos for stuffed bell peppers! I took good points from them and made my own recipe. :)

Ingredients:
6 green bell peppers
1 cup long grain rice
3 tbs. olive oil
1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 diced onion
2 cloves minced garlic
1 celery stock (diced)
2 carrots peeled and diced
1 large fresh tomato (diced)
1 can stewed tomatoes (chop in food processor)
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tbs. brown sugar
1 tbs. Worcestershire sauce
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
seasonings: salt, pepper, Italian dried seasoning, paprika, garlic and onion powder

Pre-heat oven 375 degrees

Recipe:
Rice
Cook 1 cup of rice with 2 cups of water covered about 20 min. ( I used a rice steamer)

Bell Peppers

Cut tops off peppers. Clean out seeds and membranes. Rinse
In a large pot fill 3/4 full of water. Bring water to a boil. Add peppers to water and boil for 6 min. Set aside and drain on a clean towel.

Sautéed Vegetables

In 2 tbs. olive oil sauté, celery, carrots, onion, garlic, with a dash of salt and pepper, until tender. (about 8 to 10 min.) Set aside on a paper plate.

Ground Beef

In 1 tbsp. of olive oil, brown ground beef, with a dash of all seasonings above.
After meat is fully cooked, add diced fresh tomato, sauté for a few min.
Take off heat and mix together with sautéed vegetables. Set aside

Sauce

In large bowl stir together chopped stewed tomatoes, ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Set aside

Stuffing mixture

In a large bowl mix together- steamed rice, browned meat mixture with sautéed vegetables, 1/2 of sauce, cheddar, and parmesan cheese. Set aside

In the bottom of baking dish add a little sauce plus 1/3 cup water.
Put cooked bell peppers in baking dish and fill peppers with stuffing mixture.

Top with a spoon of sauce and sprinkle of parmesan cheese.

Bake 375 uncovered for 30 min.
Crazy yummy!!

Beth's Flavorful Goulash

2018-07-18T19:25:00.001-07:00

Ingredients:
1 tbs. olive oil
1 lb. lean hamburger
1/2 diced medium onion
3 cloves of minced garlic
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 can stewed tomatoes- puree in food processor
1 jar Bertolli organic tomato and basil sauce
3 cups water
3 tbs. soy sauce
2 tbs. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 cups raw Barilla elbow pasta

Recipe:
In a large pot brown ground meat, onions, and garlic in oil. (about 10 min.)
Then add all other ingredients except raw pasta
Stir and cover, simmer for 20 minutes.
Then add raw pasta to sauce and stir
Cover and simmer (soft boil) for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Set off heat and let sit for 15 to 20 min. The pasta will swell and soak up sauce.
So yummy! Enjoy!
Put grated parmesan cheese on top (optional)

Easy Crunchy Garlic Bread

Pre-heat oven 400
Slice French bread in half, spread with (any) butter, sprinkle with garlic powder.
Bake for 12 minutes. After can put under broiler for 2 minutes to brown top.

Beth's Garlic Shrimp Scampi

2018-04-22T18:37:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
1 bag of defrosted raw medium shrimp
4 tbs. unsalted butter
3 tbs. olive oil
2 tbs. fresh lemon juice
3 cloves of minced garlic
Dash of salt, pepper, paprika, dried parsley, and Mrs. Dash

Recipe:
Pre-heat oven 450
In a sauce pan heat up all ingredients except shrimp on med high heat for 2 minutes. Set aside to cool
Place shrimp in a 9x12 baking dish
Toss butter garlic sauce all over shrimp
Bake for 12 min.
Make with angel hair parmesan pasta and steamed broccoli.
Crazy yummy!

Beth's Tzatziki Dip

2018-03-07T13:36:00.002-08:00

Ingredients:
1 grated English cucumber (spoon out seeds and squeeze out water in 2 paper towels)
1 clove crushed finely chopped garlic
zest of a lemon
Juice of a lemon
Dash of salt, pepper, and dill weed
1 tbsp. chopped parsley
1/2 cup nonfat Geek yogurt
Recipe:
Mix all ingredients together well.
Eat with pita chips or veggies. Great as a spread on a Gyro.
SO yummy!

Beth's Shrimp Cocktail Salsa

2018-01-24T19:59:00.003-08:00

Ingredients:
1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
2 tbs. of fine diced onions
2 tbs. chopped fresh cilantro
2 or 3 jalapenos, diced fine (seeds and ribs removed)
1 diced avocado
12 oz. cooked small shrimp, chopped
1 clove of crushed garlic
Juice of 1 lime
1 cup V8 juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Get with your favorite tortilla chips and dig in!!

Beth's Italian Spaghetti and Meatballs

2017-08-03T16:48:00.001-07:00

Sauce Recipe:

Sauté in a large sauce pan for 5 minutes
2 tbsp. of olive oil
1/2 of a diced small onion
1 carrot peeled, and grated
1 jar of drained mushrooms
2 cloves of minced garlic
Then add:
1 jar of Bertolli vineyard marinara with burgundy red wine. Add some water to rinse out jar.
1 small can of hunts tomato sauce with basil, garlic, and oregano
dash of Italian seasoning, salt, and sugar.
Simmer 1 hour
I have green and black olives on the side to add to your sauce. (optional)
Cook angel hair pasta, rinse in cold water and set aside.
I know this is not typical for Italians but my mom did it this way, so do I.

Meat Ball Recipe:

1 lb. ground sirloin
Tear in small pieces, 2 slices of Italian white bread (cut off crust)
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
dash of salt, Mrs. Dash, Parsley, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and garlic and onion powder.
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
Mix together on let set in refrigerator 1 hour.
In a large skillet add 1/4 cup oil and put on med. heat; brown meat balls on both sides. Don't crowed pan with meatballs while cooking.
The meatballs can stick so use tongs, to get under meat balls to turn.
Then set meatballs aside.
Then add browned meatballs to sauce and cook for 30 to 45 minutes.
Top meatballs and sauce on cooked angel hair pasta. You can also put it on a sub or on the side of your plate.
Make a salad a salad too. Delicious!!
yummy!

Zucchini Parmesan Casserole

2017-06-01T17:50:00.003-07:00

My son Jonathan made this, so delicious!

Preheat oven 375
Recipe:
Cut 2 medium zucchini on a angle (medium sliced). Season with salt, pepper, and olive oil, then set aside.
In a small sauce pan, simmer 1 small can tomato sauce, 1 teas. olive oil, 1/2 cup chicken broth or vegetable stock, 1 tbs. parsley, and sprinkle of Ms. Dash seasoning. Simmer for 30 min.
Topping- 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs and 1 teas. Italian seasoning
In a 9/13 baking dish, layer zucchini, then sauce, then sprinkle with topping. Drizzle top with a little olive oil.
Bake 375 for 25 minutes
So good!!

Zesty Potato Salad

2017-05-10T21:57:00.000-07:00

Boil 5 small russet potatoes until soft. ( peel and chop)
Dice 2 celery stalks and 1/2 of a sweet onion. Sauté in olive oil, with a dash of salt and Mrs. dash. Cook until half tender.

Add a dash of salt to cooked potatoes. Then add a dash of dill weed, celery seed, and 1 teas. of sugar.
Mix all ingredients together.
Then add 1/3 cup of zesty Italian dressing.
Toss together. Let refrigerate for 1 hour.
So yummy!

Crab Cakes

2017-05-10T20:51:00.001-07:00

This makes 3 large, or 4 small crab cakes. This recipe can be doubled for more portions.
Ingredients:
1 can of lump crab
1 egg
1/4 cup Panko bread crumbs
1 tbs. mayo
1 teas. mustard
1/2 juice of a lemon
1/4 teas. of Creole seasoning
Mix all ingredients and let set in refrigerator for 1 hour.

In a sauté pan, heat up some oil and 1 tbs. of butter, on med. high heat. Make crab into patties and fry until golden brown on both sides, for 2 minutes on each side.
So delicious!

Beth's Teriyaki Vegetarian Flavor Bomb!

2017-01-23T19:36:00.000-08:00

In a cast iron skillet with some olive oil, sautés for a few min., sliced baby bella mushrooms, chopped green bell peppers, and chopped scallions.
Then add a splash of Teriyaki sauce and Worcestershire. Sauté for a few min.
In a separate pot boil some angel hair pasta until done.
Add cooked pasta to Teriyaki vegetable mixture, and stir.
Then add some fresh sliced cherry tomatoes and chopped pepperoncini!
Way good!

Thin Fried Russet Potatoes

2017-01-23T17:13:00.001-08:00

Scrub and wash, 2 or more russet potatoes.
Cut potatoes, real thin and rinse them in water.
Pat dry in a paper towel.
In a skillet, fill 1/2 way with vegetable oil.
Put on med. high heat
Add sliced potatoes in a single layer
Then, lower heat to med. heat
Fry and turn over potatoes until golden brown.
Place on paper towel to drain, and then pat off any extra oil on top.
Sprinkle with sea salt.
So yummy!!

Beth's German Potato Salad

2016-10-04T19:23:00.001-07:00

Ingredients:
6 russet potatoes, boiled until tender, peeled, and sliced. Put warm potatoes in a large bowl.
8 slice's of thin bacon, cook until crisp, then chop. (save 1/4 cup of bacon grease)
1 apple pealed and diced
3 celery stalks, diced
1/2 med. onion, diced
dash of celery seed
1/4 cup chopped parsley

Mix together and set aside
1/4 cup water
1/3 cup white vinegar
1 tbs. sugar

Recipe:
Sauté apple, celery, onion, and celery seed in 1/4 cup of bacon grease for 3 min.
Then add vinegar mixture, simmer for 3 min.
Pour over potatoes and toss together.
Toss in crumbled crisp bacon
Top with chopped fresh parsley
Eat and enjoy!! So yummy!

Tortilla Pinwheels

2016-02-18T11:44:00.000-08:00

Mix cream cheese with chopped scallions, spread on a tortilla.
Add ham, turkey, lettuce, cheese, pickle, olives.
Roll up and chill for 30 min. or more, then slice.
Put whatever you like in it.

Garlic Vinaigrette Dressing

2015-10-28T14:48:00.002-07:00

This is great for a salad dressing or a marinate.
1/2 cup seasoned rice vinegar
1/2 juice of a lime
1 tbs. sugar
2 crushed garlic cloves
dash of pepper, salt, celery seed, dill weed, and Mrs. dash seasoning
1 cup vegetable oil
Put in a sealed mason jar and shake well.

Beth's Meatloaf

2015-10-28T14:34:00.002-07:00

Pre-heat oven at 350
Mix all ingredients together:
1 lb. lean hamburger
Tear in pieces, 2 slices of French bread (cut crust off)
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1 tbs. ketchup, soy, and teriyaki sauce
Dash of salt, pepper, Mrs. dash seasoning, ginger, onion, and garlic powder.
Bake in loaf pan for 35 to 45 min.

Grilled Beef and Chicken Fajitas

2015-03-18T21:38:00.001-07:00

It is St. Patrick's Day 2015! I only had $15 dollars. We were going to eat out, and my son Jon said "NO"! He had a flavor plan.
I had one frozen chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, lime, a few tortillas, scallions, radishes, fresh garlic, 1 bell pepper, and one onion in the refrigerator.
He left with the money. He found a $6 marinated flank steak, 2 fresh jalapenos, shredded cheese, and some beer.
We had such an amazing meal!!

Salsa- 2 tomatoes ( finely diced), 1 scallion (finely diced), 1/2 juice of a lime, 1/2 jalapeno ( finely diced), dash of sea salt.

Season meat liberally with fajita seasoning. Brush vegetables with oil, salt and pepper.

Grill it!!

Before you eat, lightly brush oil on tortillas, and grill for a few minutes on each side.

We were happy campers!!

Beef Enchilada Casserole

2015-01-31T23:05:00.000-08:00

So yummy!

Ingredients:
12 corn tortillas
1/2 cup oil
1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 med. diced onion
1/2 teaspoon of salt, pepper, cumin. paprika, onion, garlic, and chili powder
1 can cheddar cheese soup
1 can mild enchilada sauce
12 oz. shredded cheddar cheese

Oven 350*
Recipe:
In a skilled add oil, heat on medium heat. Brown tortillas lightly in oil; set aside on paper towel.
Brown beef add onions together.
Then add seasoning; saute for about 5 to 7 minutes. (set aside).
In a large bowl mix together soup, and enchilada sauce.
In a 9by13 baking dish, layer first a little of sauce, 6 tortillas, beef, 1/2 of sauce and 1/2 of cheese. Layer another layer, top with rest of cheese.
Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
Eat and enjoy!!

Cranberry and White Chocolate Chip Cookies

2015-01-27T18:51:00.000-08:00

Jar goodness!!

Thanks Debbie for this jar of yummyness!!

In my jar she used rice crispy cereal instead of pecans. It is good either way!

Layer jar with:

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup white sugar
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Combine the flour, soda and salt together. Layer the ingredients in a 1 quart jar in the order listed.

Attach jar with a tag; with the following instructions:
Cranberry Hootycreeks
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Line 2 cookie sheets with foil. (set aside)
In a medium bowl, beat together 1/2 cup softened butter, 1 egg until fluffy.
Add the entire jar of ingredients, and mix together until well blended. (use those muscles!)
Drop mixed cookie batter by heaping teaspoons onto the prepared baking sheets. (12 on a sheet)
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until edges start to brown.
Cool for 5 min.
So So Yummy!!

Jon's Bruschetta

2015-01-03T17:28:00.000-08:00

My son made this last night. So delicious!!

Ingredients:
1 french baguette (sliced)
olive oil
dried parsley
1 pint cherry tomatoes
minced garlic
sliced green olives
vinegar
salt and pepper
1/2 of a lime
shaved Parmesan cheese

Recipe:
Spread sliced bread with olive oil and sprinkle with parsley.
Broil for 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown. (set aside)
Dice tomatoes, add 1 teas. minced garlic, 2 tbs. sliced olives, juice of 1/2 of a lime, 1 teas. of vinegar, dash of salt and pepper. (stir)
Top tomato mixture on toasted bread, then top with Parmesan cheese.
Eat and Enjoy!!!

Three Way Chili

2015-01-02T21:17:00.001-08:00

So Delicious!!! So easy!!
Make your famous chili.
Cook your favorite noodles.
Add you favorite toppings.

Get a big bowl, add noodles, chili, cheese, onions, corn chips, salsa, and sour cream. If you are bold, add some jalapenos!! YUMMMMM!

Green Bean Casserole

2014-12-30T16:30:00.000-08:00

This casserole is so easy and yummy!

Ingredients:
5 cans french style green beans (drained)
1 can cream of chicken soup
3/4 cup evaporated milk
1 package of french dried onions
1 small can of mushrooms
dash of pepper, and garlic powder.

Pre-heat oven at 350*
In a large bowl mix together soup and milk. (mix well)
Add mushrooms and seasoning. Stir.
Crush 1/2 package of dried onions, stir in soup mixture.
Add green beans, stir well.
Spray a med. casserole dish with non stick spray.
Put mixture in casserole dish.
Sprinkle the rest of dried onions on top.
Bake uncovered for 40 minutes.