Pam Carberry knows food brings people together; she’s been feeding Calvin Community residents, staff and guests for more than 40 years. Read on for her team’s recipes, tips and other culinary stories, and please share your own, too.
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Recipes from Calvin Community
We hope you enjoy these featured recipes from staff, residents, families and friends. Please share yours with us, too!
Szechuan Chicken with Cashews
Makes approximately 8 servings. Ingredients: 2 lbs. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 c. Green pepper strips 1 1/2 c. Green onion, diced 1/2 c. Mushrooms, sliced 1 can Water chestnuts, sliced 1 1/2 c Water 2 Chicken bouillon cubes 3/4 c. Soy sauce 1/2 t. Cayenne pepper 1/2 c. Ground…
Tasty Tostadas
Makes 8 servings. Ingredients: 1 lb. Ground beef 1 small Onion, diced 2 packages of Taco seasoning 1 can Refried beans 3 T. Worcestershire sauce 3 c. Shredded cheese 1 package Flour tortillas Oil for frying 4 c. Shredded lettuce 4 Tomatoes diced Salsa or taco sauce Instructions: In a…
Tex Mex Snack Mix
Makes approximately 11 cups. Ingredients: 4 c. Corn chex 4 c. Mini pretzel twists 2 c. Garlic bagel chips 1 c. Chili cheese corn chips 3 T. Margarine 1 1/2 t. Garlic powder 1 t. Paprika 3.4 t. Chili powder 1/2 t. Ground cumin 1/4 t. Onion powder Cayenne powder…
Kitchen Tips
What’s your trick in the kitchen? Share your advice to be featured here!
Shine, shine, shine!
Don’t discard your squeezed lemon slices, rub them on chrome faucets and fixtures. Then, rinse and you’ll have a brilliant shine.
Shredded cheese tip
To shred cheese neatly and prevent it from sticking to your grater, spray the grater with some cooking spray just before use. The cheese won’t stick and clean up is much quicker.
Spring cleaning in the kitchen
Prevent garbage disposal odors and sharpen the blades all at once! Simply mix 1 cup of vinegar with enough water to fill an ice cube tray, freeze, and once a week drop a few in your disposal and grind. Follow with a cold water rinse, and you’re ready for use!…