Soups, Salads & Starters Recipes 

Rando's "MonsterBaster" Hot Wings!   We've handed out hundreds!

Sorry, but this recipe has been removed since we won the 2005 Illinois State Barbecue Championship with this wing recipe. To those of you who already have it, Shhhhh! We don't want the competition using our recipe against us!

Seafood Chowder                       My specialty!  It's quick, easy and GOOD!

• 1 - 6 ounce can crab meat

• 1 - 6 ounce can clams

• 1 - 8 ounce can oysters

• 1 - 4.25 ounce can shrimp

• 2 - 10 ounce can cream of potato soup

• 1 - 10 ounce can cream of mushroom soup

• 1 - 10 ounce can cream of celery soup

• 1 small onion diced

• 1 quart half and half

• 1 stick butter (the real thing)

• 1 teaspoon Tabasco 

• ½ teaspoon Salt 

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley 

In a sauce pan melt the butter with low to medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until onion is clear. Add all the cans of seafood with juices from cans. Heat just to a low boil and remove from heat. Put the cream of celery, potato, and mushroom soups along with the half and half, salt, pepper, and Tabasco in a crock pot. Set heat on High. Stir in the seafood mixture and parsley until well mixed. Allow to heat throughout. Serve with oyster crackers. Serves 12.   

Connie's Ten Layer Salad      It's better than seven layer salad.

• 1 head of lettuce, shredded

• 8 green onions, chopped

• 1 green pepper, chopped

• 1 8 ounce package frozen peas

• 1 24 ounce bottle of Hidden Valley Original Ranch dressing

• 1 8 ounce package fresh mushrooms, sliced

• 8 hard boiled eggs, sliced

• 2 cups mild cheddar cheese, grated

• 1 4 ounce can sliced black olives

• 1 12 ounce package of bacon, fried crisp and crumbled

In a large bowl, layer the ingredients in order listed. Cover and refrigerate over night. Toss before serving. 

Eggs and Chilies  courtesy of Kathy Brittin         A GREAT way to start the day!

Heat oven to 375
Beat together:

• 6 eggs

• 1 cup milk

• 1 tsp. baking powder

• 1 lb. shredded Monterey Jack cheese

• 1 & 1/2 tsp. sugar

• 1 3 oz. pkg. cream cheese (softened)

• 1/2 tsp. salt

• 1 4 oz. can diced green chilies  (MILD and add a VERY GOOD flavor.)

• 1/2 cup flour

• 1 16 oz. carton cottage cheese

Melt 1 stick oleo or butter (yes Kathleen, we know you'll use butter)
Add the melted oleo to the eggs and pour entire mixture into a 11 x 13
baking dish   (glass works best)
Bake for 45 minutes until the top turns a golden brown

I have found that you can also add cooked bacon, ham, or sausage to this
before you bake it if you want a little meat in it.  (not you Suzie!!!)

This stuff is to die for.....literally.  Good artery clogging dish.  I take
no responsibility for heart attacks. 

Dooger's Sour Honey Dressing    I found this on vacation in Oregon.

• 2 cups mayonnaise

• ½ cup yellow prepared mustard

• ½ cup pure vegetable salad oil

• ½ cup honey

• small pinch red pepper

• ¼ Tsp. onion salt

• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar

Blend all ingredients together until smooth. Refrigerate. Makes 1 quart.
Note: This will keep in the refrigerator for 21 days, discard when the oil begins to separate.

Crabmeat Spread            Very tasty!  Great for parties.

• 1 cup crabmeat, shredded

• 1 onion chopped

• ½ cup green pepper, chopped

• 1 stalk celery, chopped

• 1 cup cottage cheese

• 1 cup bean sprouts

• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

• ¾ to 1 cup mayonnaise

Blend all ingredients together. Add just enough mayonnaise to moisten the mixture. Yields 3 cups.

Lobster, tuna, salmon, or shrimp may be substituted for crabmeat.      

Spinach Dip                   One of my favorites!

• 2 cups sour cream

• 1 cup mayonnaise

• 1 package dry leek soup mix

• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach

• ½ cup fresh parsley

• ½ cup chopped green onion

• 1 teaspoon dry dill weed

• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Mix all together and serve with vegetables for dipping.

More to come!

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