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BUFFALO RIBS
BLUE CHEESE SAUCE
CARIBBEAN PORK CHOPS
CASHEW CHICKEN
CHICKEN FAJITA PIZZA
CHINESE FIVE-SPICE CHICKEN
CLAM CHOWDER
CLASSIC ROASTED CHICKEN WITH STUFFING
CROWN ROAST WITH APPLE STUFFING
DELICIOUS PASTA
EASY OVEN BAKED SPLIT PEA SOUP
FETTUCCINE ALFREDO MEXICANO
FRENCH ONION SOUP
GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CORN/OLIVE SALSA
GRILLED STEAK AU POIVRE
HAM AND CHEESE BRUNCH CASSEROLE
HERBED FISH AND RICE BAKE
JERK CHICKEN PIZZA WITH TROPICAL SALSA
LEMON PEPPER SCALLOPS
NEW ORLEANS STYLE HAMBURGER
ORIENTAL ORANGE AND FIVE-SPICE GLAZED CHICKEN
PINEAPPLE CHICKEN
PIZZA PRIMAVERA
ROASTED WINTER SQUASH SOUP
SAVORY TURKEY BURGERS
SEAFOOD CHOWDER
SIRLOIN STEAK WITH SPICY HERB MARINADE
SKILLET ORIENTAL
SOUTHWESTERN PORK RIBS
SPICED CARIBBEAN CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE KEBABS
SPICY CHAI GRILLED CHICKEN
STEAK AND VIDALIA ONION SALAD
TEX-MEX WRAP
WHITE BEAN CHILI
ZIPPY BEEF BAKE

 

 

BUFFALO RIBS
A pork version of the famous tavern chicken wings

2 pounds back ribs, cut into 1-rib portions
5 tablespoons butter, melted
2-1/2 tablespoons Watkins Inferno Hot Pepper Sauce
3/4 cup crushed cornflake crumbs
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons Watkins Cajun Pepper

In small bowl, mix together butter and Inferno sauce. In shallow place, mix together cornflake crumbs and Cajun Pepper. Dip ribs in butter mixture and then roll in cornflake mixture. Place ribs an inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet or shallow pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with Bleu Cheese Sauce (recipe follows), for dipping, if desired. Makes 8 servings.

BLUE CHEESE SAUCE
1 cup sour cream
1-1/2 tablespoons Watkins Pepper Ranch Dip Seasoning
1/4 cup crumbled bleu cheese

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Makes 1-1/4 cups.











CARIBBEAN PORK CHOPS

2/3 cup water
4 teaspoons Watkins Chicken Soup Base
1/2 cup orange juice
1-1/2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon Watkins Caribbean Spice Rub
3/4 teaspoon Watkins Rum Extract
1/2 teaspoon Watkins Garlic Granules
6 boneless pork chops (about 4 oz each)

Combine all ingredients except pork chops in a plastic storage bag; mix well. Add pork chops and shake to coat. Seal bag and refrigerate 4 to 24 hours, turning bag occasionally. Remove chops, reserving marinade. Grill or broil pork chops 20 to 30 minutes or until done, turning once to brown all sides. Bring marinade to a boil and let boil until mixture begins to boil and thicken slightly. Baste chops occasionally with marinade. Serve any remaining marinade with pork chops. Makes 6 servings.











CASHEW CHICKEN

2-1/2 tablespoons Watkins Ginger Garlic Liquid Spice Blend, divided
1 tablespoon Watkins Spicy Garlic Soy Sauce
3/4 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1/8 inch wide strips
3 cups broccoli florets
1 cup snow pea pods, cut in half
1-1/2 cups cornstarch
1/4 cup Watkins Chicken Noodle Soup Base
1 cup sliced radishes
1/2 cup lightly salted cashews
4 cups hot cooked rice

Combine 1 tablespoon Ginger Garlic Liquid Spice and Spicy Garlic Soy Sauce; mix well. Add chicken strips; stir to coat well. Heat remaining 1-1/2 tablespoons Ginger Garlic Liquid Spice in 10-inch non-stick skillet over high heat. Stir-fry broccoli 1 minute. Add snow peas; stir-fry 3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove to plate. In same skillet, stir-fry chicken until lightly browned. Combine water, cornstarch and Chicken Noodle Soup Base; mix well. Stir into browned chicken; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 5 minutes or until noodles are tender, stirring occasionally. Return cooked vegetable to skillet; add radishes and cashews. Cook just until heated through. Serve over hot cooked rice. Makes 4 servings.










CHICKEN FAJITA PIZZA

Watkins White Deep-Dish Pizza Crust Mix
1 tablespoon Watkins Original Grapeseed Oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 2 inch by 1/2 inch strips
1-1/2 tablespoons Watkins Fajita Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon Watkins Oregano
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 cup thinly-sliced onion
1 cup green or red bell pepper strips
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Watkins Salsa Seasoning
12 ounces shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
Watkins Red Pepper Flakes (if desired)

Prepare pizza crust according to package directions. Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees. Sauté chicken in hot oil until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in next 5 ingredients; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Spoon mixture over crust. Stir Salsa Seasoning into tomato sauce; spoon over pizza. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake on middle oven rack until crust is golden brown, approximately 12 to15 minutes. Sprinkle to taste with red pepper flakes. Makes 8 servings.










CHINESE FIVE-SPICE CHICKEN

1 large oven cooking bag
1 whole chicken (3 to 4 pounds)
4 teaspoons Watkins Five-Spice Powder
1 tablespoon Watkins Ginger
1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground Watkins Seas Salt
6 green onions, cut into 3-inch pieces
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons Watkins Hot Honey Soy Sauce
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons apple juice

Rinse chicken inside and out with cold water; drain well. In small bowl, combine five-spice powder, ginger and salt; rub half of this mixture into the cavity of the chicken. Place green onions inside. Place wings behind chicken's back and tie legs together with string so chicken holds its shape. Shake flour inside cooking bag to coat (leave flour inside to prevent bag from bursting). Rub remaining spice mixture over outside of chicken. Combine soy sauce, honey and apple juice; mix well and pour over chicken. Place chicken in over bag; pour any remaining sauce into bag. Close bag with tie provided. Place bag in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. If possible, refrigerate at least 4 hours before baking to allow chicken to marinate, turning bag occasionally. Cut six slits into top of bag. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until leg joint can be easily moved and juices run clear. Let stand 10 minutes before carving. Makes 6 servings.









CLAM CHOWDER

1-1/2 cups water
1 cup diced raw potatoes
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup Watkins Cream Soup Base
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1-1/2 cups water
1 can (6.5 ounce) minced clams, undrained

Simmer vegetables in 1-1/2 cups water in a covered 2 quart saucepan until tender. Do not drain. Combine Cream Soup Base and flour. Add milk and the remaining 1-1/2 cups water. Add slowly to vegetable along with clams. Bring to a full boil, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching on the bottom. Makes 1-1/2 quarts












CLASSIC ROASTED CHICKEN WITH STUFFING
Roast chicken in the summer? Sure - you can do it easily on a covered kettle-style grill... and if you want to do it in the oven, you can stuff it as you normally would.

1-1/4 cups Watkins Harvest Treasures Rice Blend (any variety)
1 tablespoon Watkins Chicken Soup Base
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1/2 cup dark raisins
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup diced, peeled apple
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 tablespoon Watkins Poultry Seasoning
1/2 cup orange juice
1 whole roasting chicken, rinsed and patted dry
Watkins Original Grapeseed oil (if grilling)
1-1/2 teaspoons Watkins Poultry Seasoning

Cook rice per package direction, adding soup base to cooking water; cool slightly. Combine cooked rice, bread crumbs, raisins, walnuts, apple, butter, Poultry Seasoning and orange juice; mix well. (If roasting in the oven, you can stuff the bird loosely with some of this mixture. Do not stuff if grilling.) Place all (or remaining rice mixture in a casserole for baking.

If grilling prepare grill with a pile of 25 or so coals on opposite sides of grilling area (not directly under chicken). Light coals and wait until covered with gray ash before placing chicken on grill. Rub chicken with Grapeseed oil and remaining Poultry Seasoning, and grill over indirect heat. Check coals periodically, adding more as needed, until chicken reaches and internal temperature of 190 degrees. (If oven roasting, bake at 350 degrees for about 1 3/4 to 2 hours.) Cover stuffing in casserole and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour (or last 30 minutes of cooking time, if bird is stuffed). Serve chicken with stuffing. Makes 8 servings.










CROWN ROAST WITH APPLE STUFFING
This is a most elegant dish, whether you make it with pork or lamb. Serve it with roasted potatoes and steamed string beans or baby carrots.

1 crown roast of lamb or pork (approx. 4 pounds)
1 teaspoon Watkins Garlic Salt
1 teaspoon Watkins Black Pepper
6 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon Watkins Onion Flakes
1 tablespoon Watkins Poultry Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground Watkins Sea Salt
1/4 teaspoon Watkins Black Pepper
1 cup chopped celery
3 cups dry bread cubes
3 cups chopped unpeeled red apple
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Bacon or side pork

Rub roast with garlic salt and pepper; place in large shallow roasting pan. In large skillet, melt butter and sauté onion flakes about 1 minute. Remove from heat and add poultry seasoning, salt and pepper; mix well. Add celery, bread cubes, apples and nuts; mix lightly but thoroughly. Fill roast with apple stuffing. Place bacon on top of rib ends to prevent charring. Cover top of roast and stuffing lightly with foil. Roast at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes per pound. Using two spatulas, move to serving platter. Remove bacon and replace with paper frills. Allow 2 ribs per serving. Makes 8 servings.

*Note: You may want to call your butcher or local meat department in advance, as he/she may have to special order, or take time to prepare this roast.








DELICIOUS PASTA
As easy as 1-2-3!

1) Boil Pasta
2) Toss with Watkins Garlic & Parsley or Original Grapeseed Oil
3) Toss with Watkins Pasta topper of your choice











EASY OVEN BAKED SPLIT PEA SOUP

1 package (16 ounces dried split peas)
8 cups water
1-1/2 cups sliced carrots
1-1/2 cups sliced celery
2 tablespoons Watkins Onion Flakes
2 teaspoons Watkins Thyme
2 teaspoons Watkins Chicken Soup Base
1 teaspoon Watkins Celery Seed
1/4 teaspoon Watkins Black Pepper, or to taste
1 Watkins Bay Leaf
1 pound fully-cooked smoked kielbasa sausage sliced 1/4-inch then cut in half.

Rinse peas under cold water. In a large oven-proof kettle of Dutch oven, combine all ingredients except sausage. Bake covered, at 350 degrees for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add sausage, bake 30 minutes more or until peas are tender and sausage is heated through, remove bay leaf before serving. Makes 8 servings. Notes from Kitchen: If a thinner soup is desired, more water may be added.












FETTUCCINE ALFREDO MEXICANO
It doesn't get much easier than this! Our creamy, rich-tasting Alfredo Past Topper is given a Mexican accent of cilantro and jalapeno. A great side dish for the Tex-Mex Wraps above.

1 pound cooked fettuccine
1/4 cup Watkins Original Grapeseed Oil
A few dashes of Watkins Jalapeno Hot Sauce
Watkins Alfredo Pasta Topper
1/2 teaspoon Watkins Cilantro
1/4 teaspoon Watkins Black Pepper

Place cooked pasta in large serving bowl. Dash hot sauce into grapeseed oil, stirring to combine. Toss with pasta. Sprinkle generously with Pasta Topper and toss to coat. Add cilantro, black pepper and hot pepper sauce to toss again.










FRENCH ONION SOUP

5 medium onions
3 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 quarts water
3 tablespoons Watkins Beef Soup Base
1 tablespoon Watkins Onion Soup Base
2 teaspoons Watkins Chicken Soup Base
1/4 teaspoon Watkins Black Pepper
Pinch of Watkins Cayenne Pepper
Pinch of Watkins Thyme
6 slices of French bread
Butter
1 cup shredded Swiss or Gruyere cheese

Peel and thickly slice onions. Heat the 3 tablespoons butter in a heavy 3-quart saucepan over low heat; add onions and cook slowly, stirring until golden in color, about 10 minutes. Gradually blend in water. Soup Bases and seasonings. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, toast one side of bread under broiler until golden brown. Butter untoasted side and sprinkle each slice with 1 tablespoon cheese; broil until cheese is melted. To serve, place hot soup into ovenproof bowls or mugs; float French bread slice on top. Sprinkle bowls with remaining cheese; broil until cheese is bubbly and brown. Makes 6 servings.













GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CORN/OLIVE SALSA

1 can (16 ounces) whole-kernel corn, drained
1 can (2.25 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Watkins Citrus & Cilantro Grapeseed Oil
2 teaspoons Watkins Jalapeno Hot Pepper Sauce, more if desired
1/2 teaspoon Watkins Cilantro
1/4 teaspoon Watkins Sea Salt
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon Watkins Fajita Seasoning

Salsa:
Combine first seven ingredients in large bowl; cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

Sprinkle both sides of chicken with Fajita Seasoning. Grill 4 to 6 inches from heat for 15 to 30 minutes or until done. Serve with Corn-Olive Salsa. Makes 6 servings.










GRILLED STEAK AU POIVRE

2 to 3 pounds T-bone or other tender steak (about 1-1/2 inches think)
2 teaspoons Watkins Cracked Black Pepper
1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground Watkins Sea Salt
1/8 teaspoon Watkins Onion Granules
1/8 teaspoon Watkins Garlic Granules

Trim fat from steak. Combine pepper and remaining ingredients; sprinkle evenly over both sides of steak, pressing down firmly with hand or spatula. Let stand 30 minutes; grill 4 to 5 inches from coals until done to your liking. Cut into Serving pieces. Makes 6 servings.











HAM AND CHEESE BRUNCH CASSEROLE

4 cups shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed if frozen
Freshly ground Watkins Sea Salt and Black Pepper to taste
Watkins Cooking Spray
1 pkg. frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and well-drained
2 cups diced, cooked lean ham
2 cups reduced-fat shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup evaporated skim milk
4 eggs or 1 cup egg substitute
2 teaspoon Watkins Onion Flakes
2 teaspoon Watkins Jalapeno Hot Pepper Sauce
1/2 teaspoon Watkins Dry Mustard
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground Watkins Sea Salt, more or less a desired

Coat bottom of a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with Watkins Cooking Spray. If necessary, press hash browns between paper towels to remove excess moisture. Press hash browns onto bottom and up sides of prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with Salt and Pepper. Spray generously with Cooking Spray. Bake at 425 degrees for 25 minutes. Remove from oven. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees. Pat broccoli dry with paper toweling. Toss together broccoli, ham and cheese; sprinkle over crust. Beat together the evaporated skim milk, eggs and seasonings; pour over ham mixture. Bake, uncovered, for 30 to 35 minutes or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Makes 8 servings.












HERBED FISH AND RICE BAKE

1-1/2 cups hot water
1 tablespoon Watkins Chicken Soup Base
3/4 teaspoon Watkins Basil
1/2 teaspoon Watkins Italian Seasoning
1/4 teaspoon Watkins Black Pepper
1/4 teaspoon Watkins Garlic Granules
1/2 cup Watkins harvest Treasures White & Wild Rice, or Brown & Wild Rice Blend, uncooked
1 package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
1 can French fried onion rings, divided
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound fish fillets, thawed if frozen and cut into 2-inch cubes
Watkins Paprika
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In an 11 x 7-inch baking dish, combine first seven ingredients; stir well. Cover and bake for 15 minutes. Top with layers of broccoli, half of the onion rings, Parmesan cheese and fish fillets; sprinkle with paprika. Bake, covered, 25 to 30 minutes or until fish flakes and all excess liquid is absorbed into rice. Loosen rice by carefully stirring with a fork. Top with remaining onion rings and Cheddar cheese. Bake uncovered 3 minutes longer or until cheese melts. Makes 4 servings.











JERK CHICKEN PIZZA WITH TROPICAL SALSA

1 package Watkins Whole Wheat Pizza Crust Mix
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into very thin strips
1-1/2 tablespoons Watkins Caribbean Spice Rub
1 tablespoon Watkins Original Grapeseed Oil
1 cup sliced shitake mushrooms
1/2 cup sliced onion
1/3 cup tomato sauce
3 tablespoons Watkins Tropical Salsa
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded Provolone or smoked mozzarella cheese

Prepare pizza crust according to package directions. Meanwhile, toss chicken strips with spice rub; sauté in oil until done. Remove chicken from pan and sauté mushrooms for 1 minute in pan drippings; set aside. Combine tomato sauce and Tropical Salsa. Spread this mixture on top of prepared crust. Top with chicken and mushrooms and cheeses. Bake at 450 degrees for 12 to 14 minutes or until crust and cheese are golden brown. Makes 6 servings.











LEMON PEPPER SCALLOPS

1 pound large sea scallops
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons dried bread crumbs
1 teaspoon Watkins Basil
1 teaspoon Watkins Lemon Pepper
Lemon slices or wedges, for garnish
Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish

Preheat broiler. Rinse scallops with cold water to remove any sand from crevices. Pat dry with paper towel. In medium bowl, toss scallops with melted butter to coat well. On waxed paper, mix bread crumbs, basil and lemon pepper. Dip one flat side of each scallop into bread crumb mixture. Place scallops, breaded-side up, on rack of broiling pan. With broiler pan at closest position to source of heat, broil scallops 5 minutes, without turning, until crumb topping is golden and scallops are opaque throughout. Arrange on platter. Serve with slices of lemon; garnish with parsley or basil. Makes 4 servings.











NEW ORLEANS STYLE HAMBURGER

1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
3 tablespoons Watkins Roasted Garlic Mustard
1 teaspoon Watkins Cajun Pepper, divided
1 teaspoon Watkins Onion Salt
3/4 teaspoon Watkins Thyme
1/2 teaspoon Watkins Oregano
1 large onion, sliced
1 large green pepper, sliced
1 loaf French bread, split in half, cut into 6 sections to fit burgers

In medium bowl, combine ground beef, mustard, 3/4 teaspoon Cajun Pepper and onion salt, thyme and oregano; mix just until combined. Shape into six oval patties, set aside. In large nonstick skillet sauté onion and green pepper along with the remaining Cajun Pepper and onion. salt over medium heat. Remove from skillet and keep warm. In same skillet, place burgers and cook to desired doneness, turning once. Place burgers on bottom halves of brad and top with peppers, onions, and tomato slices. Make 6 servings.










ORIENTAL ORANGE AND FIVE-SPICE GLAZED CHICKEN

1 can (6 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1/3 cup Watkins Hot Honey Soy Sauce
3 tablespoons honey
1-1/2 teaspoons Watkins Five-Spice powder
1 teaspoon Watkins Garlic Powder
3 pounds meaty chicken pieces
Watkins Seasoning Salt
2 oranges, sliced for garnish

For glaze, combine orange juice concentrate, Soy Sauce, honey, Five Spice Powder and Garlic Powder in small mixing bowl; set aside. If desired, remove skin from chicken pieces. Sprinkle each piece with Watkins Seasoning Salt. Place chicken on grill bone-side up over medium coals; grill 20 minutes. Turn Chicken and grill 15 to 25 minutes more or until chicken is tender and no longer pink, brushing occasionally with the orange glaze the last 10 minutes of grilling time. Bring any remaining glaze to a boil and serve with chicken. If desired garnish with orange slices. Makes 5 servings.

NOTE: A spicy orange laze makes grilled chicken extra-special for weekend cookouts.











PINEAPPLE CHICKEN

1-1/2 cups Watkins Barbecue Sauce (your favorite flavor)
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cans (5-1/2 ounces each) pineapple chunks, drained
1-1/2 teaspoons Watkins Ground Ginger
Hot cooked rice

In a large saucepan, combine the first six ingredients until smooth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the chicken, pineapple, water chestnuts and ginger; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve over rice. yield: 4 servings.











PIZZA PRIMAVERA

1 package (7 ounces) Watkins Whole-Wheat Pizza Crust Mix
1 teaspoon Watkins Pizza Seasoning
1-1/2 cups julienne-cut zucchini
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground Watkins Sea Salt
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
1-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella or Provolone cheese
1 cup thinly sliced Roma Tomatoes, seeded
3/4 cup thinly sliced onion
2 teaspoons Watkins Basil
Freshly ground Watkins Garlic Peppercorn Blend to taste
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Prepare pizza crust dough according to package directions, adding the Pizza Seasoning to dry mix. Meanwhile, sprinkle zucchini with salt, let drain on paper toweling until ready to prepare pizza; blot dry before using. Sauté the mushrooms in a nonstick skillet coated with Watkins Cooking Spray just until
moisture begins to appear. Place on paper toweling and blot dry. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Pre-bake prepared crust for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and layer on cheese, zucchini, mushrooms and remaining ingredients. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Makes 8 servings









ROASTED WINTER SQUASH SOUP

1 (2-pound) butternut squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
2 cups water
1-1/2 tablespoons Watkins Chicken Soup Base
1/2 teaspoon Watkins Pumpkin Pie Spice
1 cup skim milk
Freshly-ground Watkins Sea Salt and Watkins Black Pepper
Sour Cream
Chopped fresh chives or scallions (optional)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray. Place squash cut side down in prepared dish; pierce each half several times. Bake until tender, about 45 minutes. Bring water to a boil; add soup base, stirring well to prepare broth. With large spoon, scoop squash into food processor or blender; discard peels. Add 1-1/2 cups broth and Pumpkin Pie Spice and puree until smooth. Transfer puree to heavy large saucepan; mix in milk and enough broth to thin to desired consistency. Stir soup over medium heat until headed through. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls; top with dollop of sour cream and sprinkling of chives, if desired. Serves 4.











SAVORY TURKEY BURGERS

1 pound ground turkey
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
2 teaspoons Watkins Meat Magic
2 teaspoons Watkins Onion Flakes
1 teaspoon Watkins Poultry Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon Watkins Cajun Pepper
4 whole-wheat buns
Lettuce leaves
Tomato Slices

Combine all ingredients; mix well. Shape into 4 patties. Grill or broil 4 to 6 inches from heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until no longer pink, turning once. Place lettuce leaf and tomato slice on bottom halves of buns; top with turkey burgers and top halves of buns. Makes 4 servings.












SEAFOOD CHOWDER

3 cups water
8 ounces cod fillets
1 pound red snapper fillets
6 ounces scallops (optional)
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
2 cans each minced clams
1 bottle clam juice
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup Watkins Cream Soup Base
2 teaspoons Watkins Parsley
1/2 teaspoon Watkins Black Pepper
1/2 teaspoon Watkins Dill Weed
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Dash Watkins Cayenne Pepper
2 cups milk
2 cups instant mashed potato flakes
Salt, if desired

In a 6-quart saucepan, combine water, fish, scallops, celery and onion. Poach for 30 minutes in gently simmering water. Remove fish and scallops with slotted spoon. Cool and break into chunks. Drain clams reserving juice, and set aside; add juice from clams, bottled clam juice and carrots to the water in which the fish was poached. Simmer 10 minutes. In a separate container, combine butter, flour and soup base with a wire whisk; stir into simmering liquid. Cook and stir until smooth and creamy. Add fish, clams and remaining ingredients; simmer on very low heat, for 10 minutes - do not boil. Makes 8 serving.











SIRLOIN STEAK WITH SPICY HERB MARINADE

1-1/2 pounds sirloin tip steak, all fat removed
1-1/2 teaspoons Watkins Garlic Liquid Spice
1 teaspoon Watkins Mediterranean Herb Rub
1/2 teaspoon Watkins Black Pepper
1/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1 tablespoon Watkins Steak Sauce
1 tablespoon Watkins Original Barbecue Sauce
1/2 teaspoon Watkins Inferno Hot pepper Sauce
1/2 teaspoon Watkins Dry Mustard

Combine Liquid Spice, herb rub and black pepper to make a paste. Rub paste over entire surface of steak. Combine remaining ingredients in non-metal dish or container. Add steak to marinade and turn to coat both sides. Cover dish and refrigerate several hours or overnight, turning steak at least once. Coat grill with Watkins Cooking Spray. Sear steak for one minute on each side. Cover grill and cook 4 to 6 minutes on each side, or until thermometer reads 155-160 degrees. Allow to set 5 minutes before carving into thin slices. Serve with Watkins Steak Sauce.









SKILLET ORIENTAL

1-1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons Watkins Chicken Soup Base
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Generous dash Watkins Ginger
1 package (6 ounces) frozen Chinese pea pods
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 can tuna, drained (chunks of cooked beef, pork or chicken may be substituted for the tuna)
1 cup sliced water chestnuts
Cooked rice

In skillet, combine all ingredients except tuna, water chestnuts, and rice. Cook over low heat until thickened and pea pods are done; stir constantly. Add tuna (or other meat) and water chestnuts; heat. Serve over rice. Yield: Four cups








SOUTHWESTERN PORK RIBS

3-1/2 pounds pork back ribs cut into 2 to 3 rib portions
1/4 cup Watkins Mesquite Barbecue Sauce Concentrate
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
Water, to cover
2/3 cup apple jelly
1/2 cup Watkins Mesquite Barbecue Sauce Concentrate
1/2 cup ketchup
3/4 teaspoon Watkins Cumin
1/2 teaspoon Watkins Garlic Granules
1/4 teaspoon Watkins Cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon Watkins Cayenne Pepper

In a large saucepan, combine first four ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, 45 to 60 minutes or until ribs are tender. Meanwhile, prepare sauce by combining all remaining ingredients in a mediums saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until bubbly. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and cool until ribs are done. Grill ribs over medium coals for 15 to 20 minutes or until done., turning and brushing often with sauce. Makes 6 servings.










SPICED CARIBBEAN CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE KEBABS

2 teaspoons Watkins Onion Liquid Spice
1 teaspoon Watkins Garlic Liquid Spice
1 tablespoon Watkins Caribbean Spice Rub
1-1/2 teaspoons Watkins Sea Salt
1/8 teaspoon Watkins Nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon Watkins Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon Watkins Black Pepper
1 teaspoon Watkins Calypso Sauce
3 tablespoons Watkins Original Grapeseed Oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 pounds skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 red onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 yellow bell peppers or yellow summer squash, cut into 1/2-inch thick pieces
3 zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch thick rounds

Mix first 10 ingredients to make marinade. Place chicken in a glass baking dish and pour the marinade over the chicken. Let chicken marinate, covered and chilled, turning once, for at least 1 hour or, preferably overnight. Alternate chicken and vegetables on skewers. (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate). prepare barbecue (medium heat). Spoon remaining marinade over kebabs and grill until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Serve over rice. Serves 8-10










SPICY CHAI GRILLED CHICKEN
A traditional Chinese recipe calls for smoking a chicken or duck over tea leaves in a wok. This version, adapted for the grill, uses chai instead of tea for the added fragrance of spices.

1 chicken, cup up, or 4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons Watkins Spicy Garlic Soy Sauce
2 tablespoons Watkins Caribbean Spice Rub
1/4 cup Watkins Chai
Watkins Citrus & Cilantro Grapeseed Oil for brushing chicken.

Rub chicken with soy sauce, then with spice rub, pressing spices into flesh. Heat grill or prepare coals. When coals are hot, sprinkle chai over coals; immediately place chicken on rack and cover grill. Cook, turning periodically and brush with grapeseed oil, until chicken is done. Test chicken for doneness by cutting into thickest portion; chicken is done when juices are no longer pink. Serves 4.










STEAK AND VIDALIA ONION SALAD

1 pound sirloin or flank steak
1 tablespoon Watkins Meat Magic
1/4 teaspoon Watkins Sea Salt
1/2 teaspoon Watkins Onion & Garlic Pepper
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons Watkins Original Grapeseed Oil
1/4 cup Watkins Steak Sauce
1 tablespoon Watkins Parsley
1/4 teaspoon Watkins Black Pepper
4 cups leaf lettuce torn in bite-size pieces
1 medium Vidalia onion or red onion, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
2 cups thinly sliced peeled cucumber
1 cup sliced sweet red pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons Watkins Garlic & Spice Salad Dress Blend
2-1/2 tablespoons vinegar

Lightly score edges of steak at 1-inch intervals. Combine Meat Magic, salt, and onion and garlic pepper. Rub over entire surface of steak. Combine 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil, steak sauce, parsley and black pepper. Add steak, turn to coat with marinade. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Preheat grill. Cook steak on covered grill over medium-hot coals 6 to 8 minutes on each side for flank or 8 to 10 minutes on each side for sirloin, basting frequently with marinade until done. Cut meat across grain into diagonal slices. In a large salad bowl, combine lettuce, onion, cucumber and red pepper. Set aside. Mix together 1/2 cup grapeseed oil, salad dressing blend and vinegar. Pour over salad and toss lightly. Place steak slices on top of salad and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with Watkins Steak Sauce on the side, if desired.











TEX-MEX WRAP
Spicy rice and red beans add a Latin accent to this trendy main dish.

1 package (8 ounces) Watkins Rice & Red Bean Blend
3 tablespoons Watkins Fiesta Seasoning, divided
3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 12 ounces)
1 medium green or red bell pepper
1 small onion
1 tablespoon Watkins Citrus & Cilantro Grapeseed Oil
Freshly-ground Watkins Sea Salt to taste
6 large (10 to 12 inch) flour tortillas
Watkins Inferno Hot Pepper Sauce

Cook Rice & Red Bean Blend according to package directions, adding 1-1/2 tablespoons Fiesta Seasoning to cooking water. Meanwhile slice chicken, pepper and onion into thin strips. Toss with remaining Fiesta Seasoning. Heat grapeseed oil in large skillet. Sauté chicken and vegetables in hot oil until chicken is done; salt to taste. Place cooked rice and beans on bottom center of each tortilla; place chicken and vegetables on top center. Add Inferno Sauce to taste; roll up tightly and serve warm. Makes 6 servings.








WHITE BEAN CHILI

3-1/2 cups water
3 cans (16 ounces each) Great Northern beans, undrained
1 cup chopped onion
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
2 tablespoons Watkins Chicken Soup Base
2 tablespoons Watkins Chili Seasoning
1-1/2 teaspoons Watkins Garlic Flakes
1/2 teaspoon Watkins Oregano
Watkins Black Pepper to taste
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into small cubes

Combine all ingredients in large kettle or Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken and onions are tender. Serve hot. Makes 6 servings.









ZIPPY BEEF BAKE

3/4 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
2 medium zucchini, thickly sliced
1/4 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons sliced green onions
1-1/2 tsp Watkins Chili Powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon Watkins Garlic Granules
1-1/2 cups cooked rice
1 can chopped green chilies
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef until no longer pink. Add butter, zucchini, mushrooms and onions; cook and stir until the vegetables are tender. Drain. Stir in chili powder, salt and garlic powder. Add rice, chilies, sour cream and half of the cheese. Transfer to a greased 2-quart baking dish; top with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until cheese is milted. Yield: 4 servings.

 

 

 

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