Curried chicken and noodle stir-fry

This one is an absolute staple in the Bond house.
from Chatelaine, May 2003
3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 large onion
3 celery stalks
1 large red pepper
1 T vegetable oil
1 1/2 – 2 tsp curry paste
400 ml can light coconut milk
10 oz can (284 mL) undiluted chicken broth
4 cups (1 L) fine dried egg noodles
2 cups frozen peas
1/2 [...]

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Mediterranean Salsa Soup

INGREDIENTS:
3 garlic cloves
1 onion
Olive oil
28 oz can diced tomatoes, including juice
10 oz can undiluted chicken or vegetable broth
½ cup salsa
1 can tuna
OR
Boiled chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces (both are optional)
4 cups baby spinach
1 cup frozen corn
½ tsp pepper
½ tsp oregano
feta cheese (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
Mince garlic and coarsely chop onion. Lightly coat a large saucepan [...]

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Scones

INGREDIENTS:
2 cups flour
1 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
¼ cup margarine
½ cup sour cream
½ cup milk
½ tsp baking soda
DIRECTIONS:
Mix flour, sugar, baking soda and salt
Add margarine
Combine sour cream, milk and baking soda
Add to flour all at once
Mix until dough
Knead 4-5 times and cut into scones
Bake at 450 degrees F for 9-12 minutes on a [...]

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Classy Chicken

Why it’s called classy chicken, I’ll never know, but it’s fast, easy and yummy, that’s all that matters.
From the Best of the Best and more
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 tsp pepper
3T oil
10 oz frozen asparagus or broccoli (fresh is better)
-I’ve used cauliflower — about 1/2 head or so
10 oz can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup [...]

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GINGER COOKIES

Mix together:
1 cup butter or margarine
1 1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 Tbsp corn syrup
1/2 cup molasses
Then add:
3 cups flour
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp cloves
1/2 tsp salt
Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes. They key is to not overcook them – they should be springy to the touch when you take them [...]

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Hamburger Soup

Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 medium onion finely chopped
28 oz can of tomatoes
2 cups water
3 10 oz cans of consumme or beef broth
1 can tomato soup
4 chopped carrots
2 bay leafs
3 celery stalks, chopped
parsley
thyme
pepper
1/2 cup barley
Directions:
Brown meat & onions. Drain. Add everything else. Simmer minimum 2 hours. Or put in slow cooker [...]

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Rouladin

Ingredients:
Rouladin (thinly sliced beef)
Bacon
Onions
Mustard
Mrs. Dash
Beef broth
Directions:
Lay out Rouladin. Spread with mustard, and sprinkle Mrs. Dash. Lay the Bacon on top. Wrap around 1/4 of a medium onion, and hold together with toothpicks.
Place in covered casserole or roasting pan. Pour in beef broth, and additional spices. Cover. Roast at 350 [...]

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No-Bake Granola Bars

Christy made these the other day. I made them for the boys – they LOVE them! Christy gave a good tip – add a bit more corn syrup & brown sugar to help keep them together.
INGREDIENTS:
2 1/2 cups crisp rice cereal
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup light [...]

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Pumpkin Chip Cookies

From Auntie Judy
1 14oz can (1 3/4 cups) pumpkin
2 c sugar
2 beaten eggs
2 T milk
1 c vegetable oil
2 t vanilla
4 c unsifted flour
2 t baking soda
4 t baking powder
1 t salt
2 t (up to 4) cinnamon
1-1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
1 c walnuts (optional)
Mix sugar and pumpkin in large mixer bowl. Beat in eggs, milk, [...]

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Award Winning Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

This recipe called for vanilla pudding mix. I didn’t have it, so I substituted white chocolate. Matthew enjoys these so much that he won’t let me try it with vanilla…
INGREDIENTS:
· 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
· 1 teaspoon baking soda
· 1 cup butter, softened
· 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
· 1/4 cup white sugar
· 1 (3.4 [...]

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