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Okra, Tomatoes, & Bacon


Ingredients:
bacon, onion, okra, tomatoes

Directions:
"Saute' bacon in skillet until it is browned.  Add onion, cooking until the onion is transparent.  Add the okra and continue cooking until it is tender and almost done.  Add tomatoes and continue cooking 4-5 minutes more.  Add salt and pepper to your taste.  Serve as a side dish or over rice."
Lamb Meatball Gyros With Yogurt and Mint - Real Simple Mag -


Ingredients:
ground lamb, golden raisin, ground cinnamon, egg, scallion, of fresh mint

Directions:
Place an oven rack in the second-highest position and heat broiler.
Combine the lamb, raisins, cinnamon, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, the bread crumbs, egg, and three-quarters of the scallions in a large bowl.
Shape the mixture into golf ball?size meatballs and place on a foil-lined baking sheet.
Broil, turning once, until cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes total.
Divide the flat bread among individual plates and top with the meatballs, yogurt, mint, and the remaining scallions.
Chicken à La King


Ingredients:
button mushrooms, peas, milk, water

Directions:
Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a pan and gently fry the mushrooms for 3 minutes until softened.
Pour in the mushroom soup, water and milk and cook to a simmer.
Now add in the shredded chicken and peas (I usually defrost the peas first] and continue to heat through until the chicken has warmed through.
Serve either with pasta or boiled rice.
Avocado With Simple Dressing


Ingredients:
avocado, extra virgin olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, fresh ground black pepper

Directions:
Scoop Avocado into a bowl.
Wisk dressing ingredients together, adjust to taste, and pour over Avocado. Enjoy!
No Cook Icing
Category: desserts
By Debi

Light and fluffy icing. Perfect for an angel food cake. You would swear it was a boiled frosting, all the taste, very little effort! I like to change it up a bit and use maple or peppermint extract instead of the vanilla.

Ingredients:
1 cup white sugar
1  egg white
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
½ cup boiling water

Directions:
In a medium bowl, stir together the white sugar, egg white, vanilla, cream of tartar, and boiling water. Beat using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. If you have a stand mixer, use the whisk attachment.

Prep time: 10 mins
Total time: 10 mins
Yields: 3 cups

Calories: 67
Carbohydrates: 16.8 g
Sugars: 16.7 g
Protein: 0.3 g
Sodium: 4.7 mg
Green Chili Cheese Squares


Ingredients:
cream cheese, egg, cumin, cheddar cheese, monterey jack cheese, green chilies

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375., grease a 13 x 9 inch baking pan., Press bread dough into pan, sealing perforations on dough., bake 10 minutes., stir together remaining ingredients until blended., Pour mixture over crust., bake 15 minutes., cut into squares and serve.
Suzie's Potato Casserole


Ingredients:
cream cheese, butter, sour cream, green onion, fresh parsley, marjoram, butter

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Cook potatoes in boiling water until softened, drain and peel potatoes.
In a bowl combine potatoes, cream cheese, butter and sour cream.
Mash until smooth and creamy.
Mix in green onion , parsley and marjoram.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Butter a 9x11 pan and pour potato mixture into prepared pan.
Sprinkle bread crumbs over the top of casserole and bake in 400F oven for 20-25 minutes.
Cinnamon Baking Chips


Ingredients:
granulated sugar, cinnamon, solid shortening, light corn syrup

Directions:
Preheat oven to 200 degrees Farhenheit., Mix all ingredients with fork until well-blended., Spread mix on foil-lined baking sheet., Bake 30-35 minutes, until hot and bubbly., Allow to cool completely, then crumble.
Thai-Style Rice Salad
Category: salad
By Tastyeatsathome

This recipe occurred semi-accidentally. I was studying various Thai recipes and examining the flavors, and went home to stare at my fridge, and out came this recipe. A wonderful condiment to eat with this dish, and many other asian dishes, is Sambal Oelek, a garlic-chili paste you can find in the asian section of most groceries and asian specialty stores. It's quite spicy, and quite tasty.

Ingredients:
4 cups uncooked jasmine rice
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk
2 cups water
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon peanut oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1  shallot, minced
1  Thai chile pepper, seeded and minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
1 teaspoon minced lemon grass
½ pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp (30-40 per pound)
½  red bell pepper, sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon soy sauce
½  lime, juiced
1 ½ cups diced pineapple
2 teaspoons white sugar, or to taste
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:
Bring the rice, butter, ginger, coconut milk, water, and salt to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat, fluff with a fork, and refrigerate until cold. Heat the peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the garlic, shallot, minced chile pepper, ginger, and lemon grass; cook for 1 minute until the shallot begins to go limp. Add the shrimp; cook and stir until the shrimp has turned pink, then stir in the red bell pepper slices. Continue cooking until the shrimp is no longer opaque in the center. Season with basil, fish sauce, soy sauce, and lime juice. Stir the shrimp mixture into the chilled rice along with the pineapple and sugar. Sprinkle with cilantro to serve.

Prep time: 30 mins
Cook time: 30 mins
Total time: 3 hrs
Yields: 8 servings

Calories: 623
Fat: 23.9 g
Saturated fat: 19.5 g
Carbohydrates: 90.5 g
Sugars: 8.5 g
Dietary fiber: 2.9 g
Protein: 13.7 g
Cholesterol: 45.7 mg
Sodium: 386.2 mg
Mac and Cheese Casserole with Imitation Crab
Category: uncategorized
By ian

I made this recipe at home and have loved it ever since.

Ingredients:
1 cup rotini pasta
1 (10.75 ounce) can  condensed Cheddar cheese soup
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup imitation crabmeat, diced
½ cup milk
¼ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
⅛ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons salted butter, melted

Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add condensed soup, Cheddar cheese, imitation crab, milk, seafood seasoning, Cajun seasoning, and pepper to rotini; mix ingredients together. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish. Mix bread crumbs and melted butter in a small bowl until crumbs are moist; spread evenly over the casserole mixture. Cook in the preheated oven until bubbly and topping is golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 45 mins
Total time: 55 mins
Yields: 4 servings

Calories: 369.6
Fat: 19.6 g
Saturated fat: 11.4 g
Carbohydrates: 32.5 g
Sugars: 4.9 g
Dietary fiber: 1.7 g
Protein: 14.3 g
Cholesterol: 54 mg
Sodium: 1023.6 mg
Yummy skillet pork chops


Ingredients:
olive oil, boneless pork chops, sugar, vinegar, garlic

Directions:
In a large skillet, cook the chops in oil until no pink remains., Remove from skillet., Combine soup, sugar, vinegar, and garlic in skillet., Cook over high heat, stirring frequently, until it thickens., Place the chops back into skillet, turning to coat and heat through., Serve over rice.
Black Bean Taco Salad With Lime Vinaigrette


Ingredients:
tomatoes, fresh cilantro, olive oil, cider vinegar, lime rind, fresh lime juice, salt, ground cumin, chili powder, black pepper, garlic clove, iceberg lettuce, chopped tomato, green pepper, red onion, reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, black beans, tortilla chips

Directions:
To prepare vinaigrette: combine first 11 ingredients in a blender or food processor, process until smooth.
To prepare salad: combine lettuce and remaining ingredients except chips in a large bowl.
Add vinaigrette; toss well to coat.
Serve with chips.
Note: to prepare vinaigrette without a food processor, just crush the garlic clove and vigorously whisk it and all the other ingredients together.
This is what I do.
Chris's Incredible Italian Turkey Meatloaf
Category: world-cuisine
By trooworld

A household favorite, I created this recipe after giving up flour, cheese and most sugar. It is a turkey meatloaf with an Italian touch.

Ingredients:
1 pound mild Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
1 pound ground turkey
2  eggs, beaten
1 ½ cups rolled oats
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup milk
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Italian-style seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups spaghetti sauce
5 dashes hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, sausage, eggs, oats, onion and milk. Season with 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and salt. Mix well and form into a loaf. Place into a 9x13 inch baking dish. In a separate small bowl, mix together the spaghetti sauce, hot sauce, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce and liquid smoke. Smooth over the entire meatloaf. Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes.

Prep time: 20 mins
Cook time: 50 mins
Total time: 1 hr 10 mins
Yields: 6 servings

Calories: 433.8
Fat: 19.9 g
Saturated fat: 5.5 g
Carbohydrates: 28.8 g
Sugars: 10.1 g
Dietary fiber: 4.6 g
Protein: 34.4 g
Cholesterol: 182.1 mg
Sodium: 1327.3 mg
Peanut Butter Candy


Ingredients:
unsalted butter, powdered sugar, graham crackers, creamy peanut butter

Directions:
Mix all ingredients (except chocolate] in a bowl (with hands like meat loaf].
Note: The more you mix it with your hands,the less messy it gets & comes off your hands easier.
Dump it in a 13x9-inch pan.
Pound it, pat it (spank] firmly in pan.
Melt chocolate in a double boiler.
Pour melted chocolate over mixture in 13x9-inch pan.
Bang pan flat on counter (it'll smooth out the chocolate].
Refrigerate approximately 40 minutes or until it starts to harden.
Then cut into approximately 8 rows & then across.
I cut this into bite size pieces.
(I use a pizza cutter. It really works well].
Put back in refrigerator for a few hours or overnight.
Best if kept refrigerated.
Raisin Crunch Cookies


Ingredients:
flour, baking powder, baking soda, old fashioned oats, quick-cooking oats, butter, brown sugar, sugar, egg, vanilla, flaked coconut, raisins

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350ºF.
Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda and oats; set aside.
Beat butter and sugars in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
Gradually add flour mixture, beating until well blended after each addition.
Add cereal, coconut and raisins; stir until well blended.
Drop heaping teaspoonfuls of dough, 2 inches apart, onto ungreased baking sheets.
Bake 14 to 16 minutes or until lighty browned.
Cool on baking sheets 3 to 4 minutes; remove to wire racks.
Cool completely.
Store in tightly covered container at room temperature.
Mandarin Orange Bean Salad


Ingredients:
mandarin oranges, celery, onion, sugar, salt, pepper, vinegar

Directions:
Combine oranges and vegetables in a bowl., Stir dressing ingredients to blend., Add dressing to mixture.
Superior Meatloaf


Ingredients:
ground beef, onion, eggs, water, ketchup, parmesan cheese, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, water, tomato paste

Directions:
preheat oven to 350., combine all meatloaf ingredients., press into a greased loaf pan., bake 1 hour., while baking meatloaf, mix ingredients for sauce in a saucpan., whisk sauce while heating over medium heat., keep sauce warm., in the last 15 minutes of cooking meatloaf, glaze the meatloaf with the sauce., save remaining sauce to spoon onto meatloaf while serving.
Blueberry Pancake Syrup - Low Carb


Ingredients:
blueberries, water, lemon juice, stevia powder, cornstarch, water

Directions:
Combine the first 4 ingredients in sauce pan., Bring to a boil, using a whisk to mix., Combine cornstarch and 2 Tbl water, then pour into blueberry mixture., Mix until thickened.
New England Soup Factory's Asparagus, Lemon, and Orzo Soup


Ingredients:
chicken broth, orzo pasta, asparagus, eggs, scallion, fresh ground black pepper

Directions:
Bring the chicken stock to a boil in a large stockpot.
Add orzo; cook 5-7 minutes.
Add asparagus; cook 5-7 minutes more.
Bring soup back to a brisk boil and whisk in beaten eggs.
Cook for 1 minute.
Remove from heat and add remaining ingredients.
Serve immediately.
Family Favorite Beef Goulash (No Tomato)


Ingredients:
olive oil, onion, celery, red pepper flakes, lean ground beef, ground turkey, fresh parsley, fresh oregano, mild paprika, fresh garlic

Directions:
In large pot, cook egg noodles in boiling salted water until al dente, drain and set noodles aside.
In the empty pot, heat olive oil and saute onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, and celery until onion is translucent.
Add ground beef, parsley, oregano, paprika, garlic powder, salt, & pepper. Cook until meat is almost done (don't drain], then add peas & carrots and beef gravy.
Cook until beef is done, then taste and adjust seasonings according to your preference.
Toss cooked egg noodles in and coat well.
Serve hot.
Slow Cooker Lancaster County Pork and Sauerkraut
Category: meat-and-poultry
By Kathie Boettger

Old fashioned pork and sauerkraut that is served here on New Year's Day for luck! Serve with mashed potatoes, and apple sauce for dipping the pork in.

Ingredients:
1 (4 pound) pork loin roast
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups sauerkraut with liquid

Directions:
Cut pork loin, if necessary, to fit in the slow cooker. Season with caraway seeds, and salt and pepper to taste. Pour sauerkraut over the roast. Cook on High for 1 hour, then cook on Low for 5 to 6 hours. Internal temperature of the roast should be at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Prep time: 20 mins
Cook time: 6 hrs
Total time: 6 hrs 20 mins
Yields: 6 servings

Calories: 245
Fat: 8.5 g
Saturated fat: 2.6 g
Carbohydrates: 3.5 g
Sugars: 1.3 g
Dietary fiber: 2.2 g
Protein: 36.8 g
Cholesterol: 104.5 mg
Sodium: 582.2 mg
Real Southern Style Green Beans


Ingredients:
green beans, bacon, onion, prepared mustard, brown sugar, garlic powder, black pepper

Directions:
Cut bacon strips in half and brown, drain most but not all the fat., Add the onions and saute in a bit of the bacon fat until just soft., Add the green beans, mustard, brown sugar and garlic., Stir well, Simmer on low for at least 20 minutes.
Carla's Fruit Dip
Category: appetizers-and-snacks
By Clara Simons

A thick, creamy fruit dip.

Ingredients:
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese

Directions:
In a mixing bowl, combine the frozen whipped topping, marshmallow creme, and cream cheese. Mix until smooth. Serve chilled.

Prep time: 10 mins
Total time: 10 mins
Yields: 2.5 cups

Calories: 164
Fat: 8.7 g
Saturated fat: 6.8 g
Carbohydrates: 20.9 g
Sugars: 14.4 g
Protein: 1.1 g
Cholesterol: 9.4 mg
Sodium: 46.4 mg
Braised Green Beans With Fried Tofu


Ingredients:
white sugar, soy sauce, dry white wine, chicken broth, vegetable broth, tofu, salt, pepper, cornstarch, onion, plum tomatoes, bamboo shoot, chicken broth, vegetable broth, cornstarch, water

Directions:
In a small bowl, stir together the white sugar, soy sauce, white wine and 1/2 cup of chicken broth.  Set the sauce aside.
Pat the tofu dry with paper towels, and cut into cubes.  Season the cubes with salt and pepper. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of cornstarch over them on all sides.
Heat a little more than 1 inch of oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat.  If you have a deep-fryer, fill to recommended level, and heat the oil to 375ºF (190ºC].  When the oil is hot, add the tofu, and fry until golden brown on all sides.  Turn occasionally.  Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon, and drain on paper towels.
In a separate skillet, heat one tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat.  Add the onion and green beans; cook and stir for 3 to 5 minutes.  Season with salt and pepper.  Stir in the tomatoes, and cook until they begin to break apart, about 4 minutes.  Add the bamboo shoots, and stir to blend.
Stir the sauce into the skillet with the beans, and bring to a boil.  Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.  If the liquid starts to evaporate too much, stir in up to 1 cup of chicken broth.
Mix together the remaining 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and water until cornstarch is dissolved.  Stir this into the sauce in the skillet.  Simmer, stirring gently, until the sauce clears and thickens.  Add the tofu, and stir to coat with the sauce.
Irish Coffee Teddy's Mommy Style


Ingredients:
"irish cream"

Directions:
Brew coffee., Mix in shots of Whisky and Irish Cream., Top with Whipped Cream.
Lasagne Al Forno


Ingredients:
mozzarella cheese, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, ground beef, ground pork, pancetta, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, red wine, whole nutmeg, salt, fresh ground black pepper, fresh basil, milk, butter, flour, salt, pepper, garlic cloves, heavy cream

Directions:
In a large sauté pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add onion and fry for about 10 minutes.
While the onion is cooking, chop the pancetta. The best way to do this is to roll it up, cut lengthwise then across.
Once onion is softened, add the pancetta and cook for another 5 minutes.
Place the pancetta and onion in a 6 quart dutch oven, add another tablespoon of oil to the sauté pan and return to heat.
Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Transfer to the dutch oven, add another tablespoon of oil to pan and return to heat.
Add the ground pork and brown.
Once pork has browned, add it to the dutch oven.
Preheat oven to 275°F (140°C, Gas Mark 1].
Place dutch oven on burner and stir ingredients together. Add the tomatoes, tomato purée, red wine, salt, pepper, and about ¼ nutmeg, grated. Stir all ingredients together and bring to a simmer.
While bringing mixture to a simmer, tear half of the basil leaves from the stem, tear or chop the leaves and add them to the pot. As soon as the mixture is simmering, place in preheated oven. You do not need to cover the mixture.
Here the recipe says to let simmer for 3 hours before giving a stir, I stirred every 45 minutes.
When liquid has reduced to a concentrated sauce, season to taste with salt and pepper and add the remainder of the basil.
About 20-30 minutes before the ragú bolognese is due to come out of the oven, begin the bechamel sauce.
Place the milk, butter, flour, salt and pepper, and garlic in a large saucepan. Heat oven medium-low heat and whisk until simmering and thickened. Reduce heat as low as possible and simmer for 10 minutes more.
Sieve the sauce into a large bowl and add the cream. Adjust seasoning and add another quarter of nutmeg.
Preheat oven to 350°F (Gas mark 4, 180°C].
Now for the assembly. Organize your materials in the order in which you will use them, with the baking dish on a cookie sheet (to catch spillage] in the middle.
Spread a thin layer of the ragú bolognese on the bottom of the pan. Cover with ¼ of the bechamel sauce, diced mozzarella and a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese. Add a layer of lasagna noodles (They don't need to be cooked, the large amount of sauce cooks the noodles]. Repeat in this manner, finishing off with a top layer of cream sauce and a coating of Parmesan cheese.
Place in oven (be sure to keep the baking sheet underneath!] and bake for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling.
Gingersnap Granola


Ingredients:
oats, margarine, honey, molasses, fresh lemon zest, vanilla, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, salt

Directions:
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 15-by-10-inch jelly roll pan or rimmed baking sheet with no-stick cooking spray. In large bowl, combine oat bran and oats; mix well and set aside.
Put margarine in 2-cup microwavable bowl. Microwave on high (100 percent power] 30 to 45 seconds or until melted. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Drizzle over combined cereals, stirring until evenly coated; spread evenly in pan.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown, stirring every 10 minutes. Cool granola in pan on wire rack. Store tightly covered.
White Chocolate Chip and Strawberry Cookies


Ingredients:
strawberries, butter, white sugar, brown sugar, eggs, flour, salt, baking soda, white chocolate chips

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°.
Clean, trim, and slice berries.
Puree/mash strawberries in a blender, or with a fork for less mess (berries should now be 3/4 cup], leaving some larger chunks if desired; set berries aside.
In a large bowl beat butter and sugars.
Beat in one egg at a time.
In a separate bowl whisk flour, salt and baking powder.
Add dry mixture to creamed mixture, about 1/2 a cup at a time.
When well mixed, slowly add berries, about 1/4 cup at a time, while mixing at the same time, ensuring berries are spread well throughout.
Add the white chocolate chips and stir to combine evenly throughout batter.
Drop batter in tablespoons about 1-inch apart on a greased baking sheet.
Bake at 350° for 11- 12 minutes for soft cookies, or up to a maximum of about 14-15 minutes for crunchier cookies, watching the edges to ensure they are lightly browned.
Cool on wire racks.
Cinnamon Sugar Cream Cheese Wontons
Category: world-cuisine
By Jennelle

I have made these for years and my friends and family love them. Try for yourself!

Ingredients:
oil for frying
½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
9 tablespoons white sugar, divided
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon, divided
¼ (16 ounce) package wonton wrappers, at room temperature

Directions:
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Mix cream cheese, 8 tablespoons sugar, and 1 tablespoon cinnamon in a bowl until well blended. Spoon 1 teaspoonful of the filling into each wonton wrapper. Fold the wonton like a triangle and seal 2 edges together with water; squeeze the sides together to lock out the air. Wet the ends of the triangle; fold into the center 1 at a time. Place the filled wontons carefully into the oil; cook until golden brown on 1 side, about 2 minutes. Turn wontons over and cook until the other side is golden brown, about 2 minutes. Mix 1 tablespoon cinnamon and 1 tablespoon sugar in a small bowl. Sprinkle on top of fried wontons.

Prep time: 35 mins
Cook time: 4 mins
Total time: 39 mins
Yields: 50 wontons

Calories: 196.4
Fat: 12.9 g
Saturated fat: 3.6 g
Carbohydrates: 19.1 g
Sugars: 11.3 g
Dietary fiber: 0.9 g
Protein: 2 g
Cholesterol: 13.3 mg
Sodium: 97.4 mg
Chocolate Chip Cannoli Filling (W/Kahlua & Creme De Cacao)


Ingredients:
ricotta cheese, sugar, Creme de Cacao, Kahlua, strawberry

Directions:
Mix up cheese and sugar in a large bowl.
Pour liquors into a shot glass and add slowly and check consistency as you add it ensuring that mixture stays thick and not soupy (drink the leftovers!].
Stir in chocolate chips (use more or less to your taste]. Serve inside cannoli shells or use as a dip for pizzelles or other crisp wafer like cookies (serve immediately once cannoli shells are filled so they do not get soggy].
Classic Beef-Barley Soup


Ingredients:
pearl barley, onion, garlic clove, carrots, celery, diced tomatoes, beef broth, water, bay leaf, fresh parsley

Directions:
Brown ground meat or beef bones (I'll usually throw in a marrow bone too, for the great flavor], onion & garlic in skillet.  Transfer meat mixture to crockpot;  add barley & remaining ingredients.  Cover & cook on high 1 hour then on low 5-6 hours.
This soup tastes just like the kind your Grandmother used to make.  It's delicious -- .