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Showing posts with label RV cooks can take the heat. Show all posts
Showing posts with label RV cooks can take the heat. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 26, 2018

Go Cajun for a Change

Janet Groene's
Cajun BBQ and Rice

     Hook up the RV in the campground, take these shameless shortcuts and a big, fragrant, spicy barbecue supper is on the RV table in only a few minutes. This recipe can be cut in half,  or make all 12 servings and have leftovers. It's also a good choice to freeze in small batches to feed one or two if that's how you roll. 
       If anyone in your crew eschews hot spices, go easy on the Cajun seasoning. Folks who prefer more heat can keep adding hot sauce until the dish sings their tune. Provide a bottle of hot sauce or, better still, keep a bouquet of hot sauce bottles on hand. Dozens of exotic blends are sold now and they make a colorful centerpiece.

6 cups instant rice
6 cups water
2 beef or chicken bouillon cubes
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (such as Tony Chachere’s)
2 tubs, one pound each, shredded chicken or beef barbecue (such as Lloyd’s)
Small can diced chilies, drained
15-ounce can diced tomatoes with green peppers
10-ounce can whole kernel corn with red and green peppers
Hot sauce


    In a large pot bring water to a boil and stir in bouillon cubes, seasoning and rice. Cover the pot, take it off the burner and let stand 7 to 10 minutes or until water is absorbed. Over very low heat, stir in barbecue, chilies, tomatoes and corn. Cover and continue heating over very low burner until it’s heated through.  Stir and serve. Makes 12 portions. 



See more of Janet Groene's RV-ready recipes at https://campandrvcook.blogspot.com

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

A Salad with Grape Expectations

Janet Groene's
Creamy Grape Salad

   Rich and fruity, this salad makes the perfect lunch on a hot day. Make it more colorful by using two or three different grapes. Make it as lean as you like. Both cream cheese and sour cream come in full fat, "lite" and nonfat versions. Complete the meal with buttery bread sticks, an olive and balsamic vinegar dip for the bread and something chocolate for dessert. 

4 cups seedless grapes cut in half  

8-ounce package cream cheese
8-ounce tub of sour cream (1 cup)
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup broken pecans or walnuts

Shredded lettuce

    Drain grapes. Soften cream cheese to room temperature or nuke it for a few seconds. Mix in sour cream, sugar and nuts. Fold in grapes and serve on beds of shredded lettuce. Sprinkle with more nuts if you wish. Serves 4 as a main dish salad.

See more of Janet Groene's RV-ready recipes at http://www.campandrvcook.blogspot.com