Category Archives: Recipes

Chili Casserole

Bigstock_ChefChili Casserole
Bake 20 minutes at 375degrees; Serves 6

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium-size onion chopped (1/2 cup)
1 green pepper, seeded and chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 pound lean ground beef
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (1 pound each) kidney beans (Substitute any beans you like: red beans, pinto beans or black beans – drain and rinse black beans; no need to drain the others.)
1 box Jiffy cornbread mix, prepared according to directions. Add 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese to the batter.

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Northern Italian Orzo Salad

Clear Garlic Vinaigrette 1 1/4 cup corn oil 1/2 cup white wine vinegar (I used Apple cider) 1 3/4 t. salt 1 3/4 t. pepper 1 T minced garlic (2 cloves) 1/2 t dried oregano 1/4 cup parsley Salad Ingredients: 6 cups cooked orzo (2 cups raw) 3/4 cups finely chopped red onions 1 cup… Continue Reading

The Paralegal Mentor’s Awesome Almost-Famous Never-Fail Brownies

The Paralegal Mentor’s Awesome Almost-Famous Never-Fail Brownies

This is The Paralegal Mentor’s go-to dessert recipe. Once you try them, you will never again resort to a packaged brownie mix. The ingredients are easy to keep on hand and it takes just minutes to mix up this treat. They will make you “Almost Famous”!!Brownies: 1 cup butter (2 sticks) 4 1-ounce squares unsweetened… Continue Reading

Paralegals Can Cook: Roasted Chicken Thighs with Roasted Mixed Vegetables

Paralegals Can Cook: Roasted Chicken Thighs with Roasted Mixed Vegetables

This recipe was adapted from one that appeared in the April 2013 issue of Martha Stewart Living. I usually don’t change the original recipe until I try it once but this one begged for a few more ingredients. Also, how do you like my new quartz countertop? I’m loving the kitchen remodel.   Roasted Chicken… Continue Reading

Paralegals Can Cook: Double Chocolate Mousse Cake

Paralegals Can Cook: Double Chocolate Mousse Cake

New Year’s Eve 2011 was the Celebration-That-Didn’t Happen! The Don and I planned to have two couples for dinner. The menu was set — stuffed pork loin roast, brussels sprouts, salad and this Double Chocolate Mousse Cake for dessert. All plans went haywire when I came down with the worst cold ever and was unable to… Continue Reading

Sweet and Saltines

Sweet and Saltines

Here’s another recipe from country music recording artist Trisha Yearwood who says: “After a meal, my mama will always say, ‘I need a little something sweet.’ If she has dessert, she will inevitably follow it up with, ‘Now I need a little something salty.’ It’s become a joke at our house. These crackers are so… Continue Reading

From Clerical Advantage: Tina Pizza

From Clerical Advantage: Tina Pizza

Tina Marie Hilton, the sole proprietor of Clerical Advantage Virtual Assistance Services, posted this picture of Cold Veggie Pizza on her Facebook page. It looked so delicious that I asked her to share it with you. While you may think you’ve seen this recipe before, Tina’s is quite different from the usual appetizer recipe in… Continue Reading

Chicken & Pasta Salad

Chicken & Pasta Salad

***This recipe is from the September 1993 issue of Good Housekeeping Magazine…can’t believe I’ve been making it for nearly 20 years! It’s a real favorite…perfect for a summer meal on the back porch where we watch the Cardinals having their dinner at the bird feeder. Enjoy! Chicken & Pasta Salad 10 small red potatoes olive… Continue Reading

Tabbouleh

Tabbouleh

It’s been a wonderful day in Charlevoix the Beautiful….a perfect sunny day! One really fun part of the day was spending some time with my friend Susan Boyko. I’ve known Sue for a while because she does legal nurse consulting…one of those people who can actually read the doctor’s handwriting and make sense of the… Continue Reading