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41 recipe submissions by the BackYard Chickens community.

Potato Salad

  • by Renee

Ingredients: 3 large russet potatoes 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped 1/2 yellow sweet onion, chopped 1/2 cup celery stalk tops with leaves, chopped 1 tsp. celery seed 1 cup mayonnaise salt and pepper to taste Cooking Instructions Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Boil potatoes until tender, about twenty minutes. Drain and allow to cool. Peel potatoes and cut into bite-sized pieces into a large bowl. In a smaller bowl, mix mayonnaise and eggs together until yolks are well broken up. Add mixture, along with onion, celery, and celery seed and mix carefully just until... read more

Easy Coleslaw

Ingredients: 1 head cabbage (red or green) 1 whole onion 1/2 (16-oz.) bunch carrots 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar 1 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup dill seed Cooking Instructions Cut ends off and peel carrots. Shred cabbage, onion, and carrots OR buy prepackaged bagged slaw starter. (You'll need two packages of the mix.) Put in a large salad bowl. Put aside. Mix apple cider vinegar, sugar, vegetable oil and dill seed in a pot. Cook and stir constantly over stove until boiling. Pour immediately over slaw mix and mix the dressing in. Note: Store in a... read more

Tortellini Soup

Ingredients: 1 (9-oz.) pkg. refrigerated tortellini (any type) 2 (14-oz.) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 (10-oz.) can refrigerated Alfredo pasta sauce 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded 1/2 cup oil-packed dried tomato strips, drained 3 cups fresh baby spinach 1 oz. Parmesan cheese (optional) Cooking Instructions Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and set aside. In Dutch oven, combine broth and Alfredo sauce. Stir in chicken and tomato strips. Heat just to boil; reduce heat. Add cooked tortellini and spinach to mixture and heat until spinach... read more

Thai Coconut Chicken Soup

  • by Renee

Ingredients: 1 lb. cooked chicken in bite-sized pieces 6 mushrooms, sliced 3 cups coconut milk 1 cup chicken broth 6 inches lemon grass, cut into one inch sections 3 kaffir lime leaves 4 tbsp Thai fish sauce 4 tbsp lime juice 2 tbsp chopped green onion 2 tbsp chopped cilantro 1 Thai hot pepper (optional) Cooking Instructions Heat coconut milk and chicken broth in large pot. Add sliced mushrooms, lemon grass, and lime leaves and simmer without boiling for ten minutes. Add... read more

Taco Soup

Ingredients: 1 lb. lean ground beef or boneless chicken 1 c. diced onion 1 can pinto or pink kidney beans,drained 1 can black beans, drained 1 can whole kernel corn, drained 1 can Mexican style tomatoes with chilies 1 small can sliced black olives (I chop them into small pieces) 1 can condensed tomato soup + 1 can water 1 to 2 pkts. taco seasoning mix 1 pkt. ranch dressing/dip mix 1 bag tortilla chips (our favorite is "hint of lime") 2 c. finely grated cheddar or favorite blend of cheese 1 tub sour cream Cooking Instructions Brown beef or chicken with onions... read more

Summer Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 2-3 chicken breasts, cooked, cubed, and cooled 8 oz. rotini pasta, cooked and rinsed in cold water 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1/2 small onion, chopped 2 cups grapes, halved 1 cup mayonnaise 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 1/2 tbsp vinegar 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 cup sliced almonds Cooking Instructions Place chicken, pasta, pepper, onion, and grapes in a large bowl. Blend mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, garlic powder, and salt. Coat chicken mixture with dressing, and chill for at least an hour. Add almonds when ready to serve. read more

Savory Sausage And Bean Soup

Ingredients: 3 tbsp Olive Oil (divided) 1 1-lb. pkg. Italian Sausage (mild or hot) 1 pound Ham (diced) 6 (15-oz.) cans Various types of beans ( your preference) 2 (1-oz.) pkts. Knorr Seasoned Chicken bouillon 3 lg. onions (diced) 3 lg. carrots (sliced) 3 stalks celery (chopped) 1 1-lb. pkg. mushrooms (sliced) 2 lg. bell peppers (diced) Cooking Instructions Over medium high heat, add 1 1/2 T olive oil to a large stock pot.. Add Italian Sausage and cook through until nice and brown. Remove sausage from pan and set aside. Add remaining oil to pot. Add ham and... read more

Savory Lentil Soup

Ingredients: 1 1-lb. pkg. ground chicken 2 large carrots, diced 3 stalks celery, diced 1 large onion, diced 1 1/2 tsp. ground sage 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 1 large potato, peeled and diced 1 gal. chicken stock 1/2 c. barley 1 1-lb. bag lentils Cooking Instructions Brown chicken over medium heat in a very large soup pot. When the chicken is almost done, add the carrots, celery,and onion. Continue cooking until chicken is done and vegetables are soft. Add sage, salt, pepper, potato, 3 quarts of the chicken stock, and barley. Turn heat to high and bring to a... read more

Sauerkraut & Smoked Sausage Soup

  • by Katy

Ingredients: 4 c. chicken broth 1 (10 3/4-oz.) can cream of mushroom soup 1 (16-oz.) can drained sauerkraut 1 (8-oz.) can drained sliced mushrooms 1 (14-oz.) ring Hillshire Farms smoked beef sausage, sliced 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 carrots, sliced 1 onion, chopped 2 stalks of celery, sliced 1/2 c. cooked chicken or turkey 2 tbsp dried dill weed 2 tbsp white vinegar 1/2 tsp. black pepper sour cream, optional cooked crumbled bacon, optional Cooking Instructions Place all ingredients except sour cream & bacon in a crock pot. Cook on low 10-12 hours.... read more

Pumpkin Potato Soup

Ingredients: 1 5 - 8 lb pumpkin 2 large baking potatoes 2 large sweet potatoes 1 med. onion, diced 8 - 10 slices bacon, cut into small pieces Vegetable or chicken stock butter salt and pepper Cooking Instructions Wash pumpkin well with soapy water, rinse and dry. Split pumpkin in half. Scoop out the fiber and seeds. Rub the halves with olive oil inside and out. Place flesh side down on a greased baking sheet (or silpat). Bake at 375 degrees until the meat is fork tender and orangey-yellow. At the same time, individually wrap the baking potatoes and sweet potatoes... read more

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