These recipes are ideal for family TV nights.
Shrimp Cocktail Drink (Make-Ahead Recipe!)
1 quart tomato juice
1 32-ounce jar shrimp cocktail sauce
2 4 1/2-ounce cans small shrimp, drained
2 cups finely diced celery
1/2 green pepper, finely diced
1 green onion, finely diced
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons horseradish
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
Salt to taste
Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate overnight. Makes about 3 quarts.
Yukon Gold Potato-Cheese Soup (Creamy & Comforting!)
1/2 cube butter
1 onion, diced
6 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup cream
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
Salt and pepper to taste
Melt butter in a soup pot or saucepan; brown onion and potatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes. Add broth and cook 15 minutes more until potatoes are tender. Mash them a bit with a hand masher then add cream, sour cream and cheese. Stir until cheese is melted; salt and pepper to taste. Makes 4-6 servings.