Country Cooking – Dec. 18, 2019

Parmesan-Garlic Bread

1/2 pint whipping cream

1/4 cup mayonnaise

9 cloves garlic, minced

3/4 cup plus 2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided

1 loaf French bread, sliced

Paprika to taste

Whip whipping cream until thick; blend in mayonnaise. Add garlic and 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese; stir well. Slice French bread in half lengthwise; generously spread garlic mixture on each half. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese and paprika. Place loaf halves on an ungreased baking sheet; bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes until garlic topping turns golden. Cut into one-inch slices. Makes about 2 dozen slices.

Chocolate Caramel Cookies

1 package devil’s food cake mix

1/4 cup water

1 egg

3 tablespoons canola oil

38 Rolo® candies

Chopped hazel nuts

Combine cake mix, water, egg and oil in a large bowl. Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls. Press a candy into each; reshape ball. Dip tops in hazel nuts.

Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350º for 8-10 minutes or until tops are cracked. Cool for 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.            

  Chicken Chowder

2 tablespoons butter or margarine

1-1/2 pounds chicken tenders, cut  into 1/2 inch pieces

2 onions, chopped

2 stalks, celery, sliced

2 carrots, sliced

2 cups frozen corn

2 cans condensed cream of  potato soup, undiluted

1-1/2 cups chicken broth

1  teaspoon dried dill weed

1/2 cup half-and-half

Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until browned.

Combine chicken, onions, celery, carrots, corn, soup, broth and dill weed in slow cooker. Cover; cook on LOW 3 to 4 hours or until vegetables are tender.

Turn off heat; stir in half-and-half. Cover; let stand 5 minutes or until heated through. Makes 8 servings.

Happy Cooking!