Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Parmesan Bowtie Skillet

3 c bowtie pasta
1 jar spaghetti sauce
1/2 c ricotta cheese
1 c mozzarella
1/4 c parmesan

Sunday, February 6, 2011

Pizza Factory Breadsticks

1 1/2 c warm water
2 T sugar
1 T yeast
3 1/2 c flour
1 t salt
1 cube butter
1 T garlic salt
1 T minced garlic
grated parmesan
marinara, alfredo, ranch

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Molten Chocolate/Caramel Cakes

1 1/4 c butter
3/4 c chocolate chips
4 eggs
1/2 c sugar
3/4 c four
12 caramel candies
1/4 c evaporated milk

Oven Crisp Fish & Chips

1 lb cod fillets
1 c ranch dressing
3/4 c breading
2 eggs
2 c cornflakes
1 pkg french fries
1/4 t cajun seasoning
1/4 t salt
1/8 t black pepper

Honey Glazed Carrots

16 oz baby carrots
4 T butter
2 1/2 T honey
1 T lemon juice
1/16 t ginger

Southwest Chicken Wraps

chicken
8 oz picante sauce
1 1/2 t chili powder
1/4 t garlic powder
1 c cheddar
1 can black beans
8 flour tortillas
1 tomato
1 c lettuce
2 T green onions
1/2 c guacamole
1/2 c sour cream
1 t cilantro

Chicken Parmesan

chicken
1 egg
1/2 c bread crumbs or panko
2 T butter
1 spaghetti sauce
1/2 c mozzarella
1/4 c parsley
1 T parmesan

Manicotti Bake

8 manicotti shells
1 c ricotta
1 c mozzarella
1 egg
1/2 t garlic
1/2 t oregano
1/2 t salt
1 jar spaghetti sauce
1/2 c pamresan

Szechuan Vegetable Lo Mein

2 cans vegetable or chicken broth
2 t garlic
1 t ginger
1/4 t red pepper flakes
1 pkg frozen vegetable
1 pkg. oriental curly noodles or angle ahir pasta
3 T soy sauce
1 T dark sesame oil
1/4 c green onion

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

1 pt strawberries or
5 bananas
1/2 c chocolate chips
1 t shortening

Fabulous French Toast Stix

4 slices bread
3 eggs
1/4 c milk
2 c cinnamon cornflakes
syrup
powdered sugar

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

2 c sugar
1/2 c oil
4 T butter
4 eggs
3/4 c cocoa
2 1/4 c flour
1 1/2 t baking powder
1/4 t salt
powdered sugar

Hamburger Stroganoff

1 lb hamburger
1/4 c butter
2 T flour
1 t salt
1 t garlic salt
1/4 t pepper
1 can cream of chicken
1/2 c sour cream
1 c milk
instant rice

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Almond Poppyseed Bread

3 eggs
1 1/8 c oil
2 1/2 c sugar
1 1/2 c milk
3 c flour
1 1/2 t salt
1 1/2 t baking powder
1 1/2 t vanilla
1 1/2 t almond flavoring
1 1/2 t butter flavoring
1 1/2 T poppy seeds

Sugar Free Wassail

1 container: apple, orange
1/2 container: cranberry
1/2 t pumpkin pie spice
1/4 t cinnamon
1 shake cloves

Orange Julius

6 oz frozen oj
1 c milk
1 c water
2 T sugar
1 t vanilla
10-12 ice cubes

Winfred's Candy

2 c sugar
1 c dark karo
1/2 c canned milk
1/3 square butter
3 T cocoa

Vanilla Chip Brownies

2 eggs
1 c sugar
1/2 c butter 1 t vanilla
2/3 c flour
3/4 c cocoa
1/2 t baking powder
10 oz vanilla chips

Taffy

2 c sugar
1 T corn syrup
3 T vinegar
1 T butter
1 t wintergreen flavor (or any other)

Peanutty Plus Squares

1 c peanut butter
3/4 c butter
1/12 c brown sugar
2 eggs
1 t vanilla
1 1/3 c flour
1 c oats
1 t soda
1/4 t salt
1 c m&M's

Peanut Butter Bars

3/4 c peanut butter
2 eggs
3/4 c butter
1/2 c sugar
1 1/4 c brown sugar
3/4 t salt
1/2 t vanilla
1/2 c flour
2 c oatmeal
chocolate frosting

Peach Cobbler

1/2 stick butter
1 c sugar
1 c flour
2 t baking powder
1/4 t salt
1 c milk
1 t vanilla
3-4 peaches
1/2 t cinnamon

Molten Chocolate Cakes

4 squares semi sweet baking chocolate
1/2 c butter
1 c powdered sugar
2 eggs
2 egg yolks
6 T flour
1/2 c cool whip

Mom's Chocolate Chip Cookies

4 1/2 t vanilla
2 1/2 c shortening
5 eggs
1 1/4 c brown sugar
2 1/4 t salt
2 1/4 t soda
5 1/2 c flour
12 oz chocolate chips

Marshmallow Crispies

1 small pkg caramels
1/4 c milk
rice crispies

Lemon Squares

1/2 c flour
2 T butter
2 T powdered sugar
2 T butter

1 egg
1 T lemon juice
1/2 c sugar
1/4 t baking powder
1 T flour

Frosting

1/2 c shortening
1/2 c butter
1 t vanilla
3 T milk
4 c powdered sugar

Gingersnaps

3/4 c shortening
3/4 c butter
2 c sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c molasses
1/2 t ginger & cloves
1 t cinnamon
4 t soda
4 c flour

Gingerbread Cookies

1 c butter
1 c sugar
1 c molasses
1 T vinegar
1 egg
2 t baking soda
1 t ginger
1 T cinnamon
1/3 t salt
4 1/2 c flour

Cream Cheese Pound Cake

1 c butter
8 oz cream cheese
3 c sugar
1 t salt
6 eggs
4 t vanilla
3 c flour

Old Fashioned Cinnamon Rolls

4 3/4 c flour
1 pkg yest
1 c milk
1/3 c butter
1/3 c sugar
3 eggs
3 T butter
2/3 c sugar
2 t cinnamon

1 1/4 c powdered sugar
1 t corn syrup
1/2 t vanilla

Cinnamon Rolls

1 T yeast
1/4 c water
1 c milk
1/4 c sugar
1/4 c shortening
1 t salt
1 egg
3 1/2 c flour
sugar
cinnamon

Cinnamon Chips

flour tortillas
cinnamon
sugar

Caramel Popcorn

1 bag marhsmallows
1 c brown sugar
1 cube butter
3 bags popcorn

Caramel Brownies

50 caramels
1/3 c evaporated milk
devil's food cake mix
1/2 c butter
1 egg

Best Ever Chocolate Cake

3/4 c butter
3 eggs
2 c flour
3/4 c cocoa
1 t baking soda
3/4 t baking powder
1/2 t salt
2 c sugar
2 t vanila
1 1 /2 c milk

Black and White Brownies

fudge brownie mix
1 pkg white baking pieces
1 c semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 c butter
3 T water
2 c powdered sugar
1/4 c cocoa
1 t vanilla

Pumpkin Pancakes

1 1/4 c flour
2 T sugar
2 t baking powder
1/2 t cinnamon, ginger, salt
1/8 t nutmeg
pinch cloves
1 1/2 c milk
6 T pumpkin
2 T butter
1 egg

Taco Bowls

flour tortillas
1 lb ground beef
1 c salsa
1/2 c cheddar
lettuce
tomato
ranch dressing

Stuffed Green Peppers

1/2 c tomato sauce
1 can italian diced tomatoes
1 c instant rice
1 c corn
3 T basil
4-6 green peppers
1 can chicken broth
mozzarella
cheddar

Spicy Meatballs

2 egg whites
2 t olive oil
1 T milk
2 t chili powder
1 lb ground turkey or beef
1/3 c chopped onion
1/4 c bread crumbs
2 jalapeno peppers
1 T cilantro

Saucy Chicken Skillet

8 oz fettucine
1 t oil
4 chicken breasts
4 oz cream cheese
3/4 c chicken broth
1/4 c balsamic vinaigrette
2 green onions
2 T basil
1/2 c snow peas
1/2 c cherry tomatoes

Ravioli and Cheese Bake

1 jar spaghetti sauce
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can beef broth
1/4 c zesty italian dressing
2 pkg cheese ravioli
1 c mozzarella

Quick Chicken Teriyaki

zesty italian dressing
1 lb chicken
1 1/3 c water
1/4 c teriyaki sauce
1/2 t garlic powder
2 c frozen broccoli
1 1/2 c instant rice

Pineapple Chicken

chicken
3/4 c brown sugar
1/2 c italian dressing
1/2 c pineapple juice
1 1/2 t ginger

Mozzarella Meatball Sandwiches

1 lb ground beef
1/2 c chopped onion
1 egg
mozzarella cheese
1 c ketchup
1/2 t italian seasoning
can of mushrooms w/ liquid

Monte Cristo Sandwich

1 lb turkey breast scaloppini (thin)
1 t olive oil
1 1/2 t oregano
dijon
whole grain bread
baby spinach
1 pear
4 slices swiss

Manicotti

2 c spaghetti sauce
1 egg
1 3/4 c ricotta
1 1/2 c mozzarella
1/2 c parmesan
manicotti shells

Italian Chicken and Rice with Vegetables

1 T oil
1 lb chicken
3 c fresh vegetables (broccoli, carrots, red pepper)
1 can chicken broth
2 c instant rice
1/4 c zesty italian dressing

Crockpot Roast

3 lb rump roast
1 pkg good seasons italian dressing mix
1 pkg au jus gravy mix
2 t italian seasoning
6 pepperoncini peppers

Crispy Dijon Chicken

1/4 c dijon
1/4 c evaporated milk
1/4 c breadcrumbs
1/4 c parmesan
4 chicken breasts

Chicken Enchiladas

1 can cream of chicken
green chili's
2 cans milk
3/4 c sour cream
flour tortilla
chicken
cheddar cheese

Chicken and Broccoli Fettuccine

1 T butter
1 clove garlic
1 can broccoli and cheese soup
1 c milk
1/4 c pamresan
1 1/2 c chicken
3 c cooked fettucine

Cheese Enchiladas

red chili pepper
1-2 cans tomato sauce
2 T flour
oil
salt
garlic salt
flour tortillas

Beef Brisket

5lb roast
1 bottle liquid smoke
3 oz worchester sauce
celery salt
onion salt
garlic salt
1 bottle bbq sauce

BBQ Chicken Pizza

1 loaf rhoades bread dough
3 c chicken
1 c BBQ sauce
2 C mozzarella
green peppers
red onions
olives
mushrooms

Asian Chicken and Cashew Linguine

3 chicken breasts
2/4 box linguine
3 eggs
1/2 c cahsews
1/2 bag bean sprouts
green onions

1/2 c oil
1/2 c soy sauce
1/4 c red wine vinegar
1/4 c sugar
1 T ginger
1 T garlic powder

Monday, January 24, 2011

Zuppa Toscana

1 lb italian sausage
1 1/2 t crushed red pepper
1 white onion
4 T bacon pieces
2 t garlic puree
10 c water
5 cubes chicken bouillon
1 c heavy cream
3 large potatoes
1/4 bunch kale

Tortilla Soup

1 T veg oil
1 onion
2 garlic cloves
1 T chili powder
2 T cumin
1/2 t oregano
1 bay leaf
6 c chicken stock
8oz tomato sauce
3/4 t salt
1 t sugar
1/4 t pepper
3 chicken breasts
sour cream
avocado
cheese
cilantro

Pasta and Vegetable Stew

1 pkg three cheese tortellini
1 container marinara sauce
1 can chicken broth
1 pkg mixed vegetables

Chicken Noodle Soup

2 t chicken soup base
3 c chicken broth
2 c carrots
2 c celery
2 can cream of chicken
1/4 c milk
2 c chicken
1 bay leaf
1 tsp thyme
1 T parsley
4 C egg noodles

Spanish Rice

1/2 c rice
2 1/2 c water
salt
1/2 (8oz) can tomato sauce

Mom's Potato Salad

5 potatoes
4 eggs
mayo
salt
pepper

Garlic Bread

french bread
butter
garlic powder

Gorgonzola Pear Salad

1 head red leaf lettuce
3 pears
1 pkg gorgonzola crumbles
1 avocado
1 purple onion

1 pkg pecan pieces
1/4 c sugar

1/3 c olive oil
3 T red wine vinegar
1 1/2 t sugar
1 1/4 t mustard
1 clove garlic
1/2 t salt and pepper

Croutons

1 slice bread
2 T butter
1/2 t seasoning salt

Cilantro Lime Dressing

1 packet ranch dressing mix
1 c mayo
1 c sour cream
1 jalapeno pepper
2 T chopped onion
1/3 c cilantro
1 lime

Chocolate Strawberry Salad

1 bag spring mix greens
1 leafy romaine
2 pt strawberries
1 bag heath chocolate toffee bits

1 c mayo
1/2 c milk
1/4 c vinegar
2/3 c sugar
2 T poppy seeds

Jalapeno Artichoke Dip

1 c mayo
1 c parmesan
16 oz cream cheese
1-4 T jalepenos
3 cloves crushed garlic
1 can artichoke hearts

Bread Bowl Artichoke Dip

2 16oz sourdough bread rounds
vegetable oil
4 oz cream cheese
1/2 c milk
1 can artichoke hearts
1 envelope vegetable soup mix
1 garlic clove
1 lemon
1 8 oz cream cheese
grated parmesan

Chili Cheese Dip

3 cans chili no beans
small brick velveeta
3, 8 oz cream cheese

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Honey Lime Gingerale

1/4 c mint
1/2 c water
3/4 c honey
3/4 c lime juice
3 c gingerale

White Christmas Slush

1 can frozen limeade
3 c sugar
2 qt sprite

Oreo and Fudge Ice Cream Cake

1/2 c fudge ice cream topping
1 tub (8 oz) cool whip
1 pkg instant chocolate pudding
8 oreo cookies
12 vanilla ice cream sandwiches

Smores Dessert Squares

64 Nilla Wafers
5 T butter
3 T sugar
3 1/4 c milk
1 pkg instant chocolate pudding
1 pkg instant white chocolate pudding
1 1/2 c cool whip
1 1/2 c mini marshmallows
1/2 square baker's semi sweet baking chocolate

Homemade Ice Cream

1 can evaporated milk
1/3 c lemon juice
1 pt whipping cream
3-4 c sugar
1 (20 oz) fruit in syrup
milk

Vanilla Ice Cream

3 C sugar
2 pt half and half
1/4 c lemon juice
1 can evaporated milk
1 pt whipping cream
1 t almond extract

Brownie Shortcake Dessert

1 pkg. brownie mix
1 T powdered sugar
1 (16oz) sour cream
1 t vanilla
1 c cool whip
3 c blueberries & strawberries

Lemon Cheesecake Squares

8 graham crackers
3/4 c sugar
2 T sugar
2 eggs
3 T unsalted butter
1 lemon
2 (8oz) cream cheese

Monday, January 17, 2011

Watergate Cake

1 box french vanilla cake mix
1 box french vanilla pudding
3 eggs
1 c diet sprite

frosting:
1 box cheesecake pudding
3/4 c milk
8 oz cool whip

Fruit Pizza

1/2 c butter
3/4 c sugar
1 egg
1 1/4 c flour
1 t cream of tartar
1/2 t baking powder
1/4 t salt
1/2 c sugar
2 t vanilla

strawberries
kiwi
bananas
fruit

Coconut Ice Cream

1 3/4 c sugar
1/2 t salt
4 c milk
1 1/2 c flaked coconut
4 c whipping cream
1 T vanilla

Friday, January 14, 2011

Sweet Pumpkin Patch Cake

chocolate cake mix

1 t gelatin
1/2 c dark honey
1/2 c sugar
1/2 t salt
2 t cinnamon
3 1/2 sticks butter
1 t vanilla

Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake

2 cans pumpkin (15 oz)
1 1/2 c gingersnaps
1/4 c butter
2 T brown sugar
2 8 oz cream cheese
1 1/4 c bornw sugar
1/4 c flour
2 t pumpkin spice
5 eggs
1 c cranberries
1/2 c corn syrup
1/2 c cranberry sauce

Pumpking Cake

2 c sugar
4 eggs
1 t vanilla
1 t pumpkin spice
1/3 c oil
2 c flour
29 oz can pumpkin

frosting:
1 lb powdered sugar
1 c butter
8 oz cream cheese
1 t vanilla

Pumpking Bars

3/4 c flour
3/4 t salt
1/2 t baking soda
1/2 t nutmeg
1/2 t cinnamon
2 egs
1 c brown sugar
2/3 c pumpkin
1/4 c cooking oil

frosting:
1 stick butter
8 oz cream cheese
1 t vanilla
1 box powdered sugar

Peppermint Brownies

brownie mix
1 lb powdered sugar
1 stick butter
1/2 t peppermint flavoring
milk
3 T butter
1 c chocolate chips

Summer Peach Pie Twisters

1 pie crust
3 peaches
2/3 c tiny marshmallows
1/2 c cinnamon sugar
sugar
vanilla ice cream

Mini Caramel Apples

4 inch lollipop sticks
apples
caramels
sprinkles
crushed candy

Little Applesauce Muffins

1/2 c butter
1/2 c sugar
2 eggs
3/4 c applesauce
1 3/4 c flour
1 T baking powder
1/2 tsp salt

1/2 c butter
1/2 c sugar
1/4 tsp cinnamon

Honey Pound Cake

1 c butter
1 1/3 c sugar
1/4 c honey
5 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
1 3/4 c flour
1 t baking powder
1/2 t salt

Cream Cheese Oatmeal Squares

8 oz cream cheese
8 oz cool whip
1/3 c sugar

2 1/3 c oats
1/3 c brown sugar
3 T flour
1/3 c butter

Cinnamon Apple Spice Cake

1 1/2 c buttermilk
3/4 c canola
1/2 c water
2 c brown sugar
2 eggs
2 t baking powder
1 1/2 t cinnamon
1/2 t baking soda
1/2 t salt
2 t vanilla
2 1/2 c flour
2 gala apples

fruit topper:
2 T butter
4 apples or pears
1/4 c sugar

Chocolate Pumpkin Cake

1 1/2 c flour
2/3 c cocoa
2 t baking powder
1 t baking soda
1/2 t salt
1/2 c buttermilk
1 c canned pumpkin
2 t vanilla
3/4 c butter
1 c brown sugar
1 c sugar
4 eggs

Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

2 1/4 c flour
1 t baking soda
1 c butter
1/4 c sugar
3/4 c brown sugar
1 pkg instant vanilla pudding
1 t vanilla
2 eggs
1 pkg chocolate chips

Caramel Apple Crisp

3 c rolled oats
2 c flour
1 1/2 c brown sugar
1 t cinnamon
1 c butter
8 c tart apples
1 pkg caramels 14 oz
1 c apple cider

Caramels

1 tsp salt
1 lb butter
4 c sugar
4 c cream
2 tsp vanilla
3 1/2 c karo

Banana Banana Bread

2 c flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 t salt
1/2 c butter
3/4 c brown sugar
2 eggs
2 1/3 c ripe bananas

Candy Corn Cookies

Autumn Treats Pamphlet

refrigerated sugar-cookie dough
orange food coloring
dark chocolate
white chocolate

Autumn Spice Cake

Autumn Treats Pamphlet
1/2 c butter
1 c shortening
1 c brown sugar
1 c sugar
4 eggs
1 1/2 c buttermilk
1 t vanilla
2 c flour
1 T cocoa
2 t baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 t nutmeg
1/2 t allspice
1/4 t cloves

Cheesecake Brownies

Autumn Treats Pamphlet

3 sticks c butter
3/4 lb bittersweet chocolate
8 eggs
1 12/ c brown sugar
2 c sugar
4 t vanilla
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 /4 c flour
3/4 c cocoa
1 pound cream cheese
2 T cornstarch
1 c apricot jam
1 c pumpkin butter

Pie Crust Glaze

1/2 c powder sugar
1 T milk
1/4 tsp vanilla
1 T butter

Basic Flaky Pie Crust

1 1/4 c flour
1/4 t alt
1/2 c shortening

Apple Crumb Pie

pie pastry
6 c tart apples
2 T butter
2 T sour ceam
4 t lemon juice
1/2 c sugar
1 T flour
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 t nutmeg

1/2 c flour
1/2 c sugar
1/4 c butter

Apple Berry Crisp

6 T butter
2/3 c rolled oats
1/3 c flour
2/3 c brown sugar
4 c apples
1 t cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 c raspberries

Basic Crepes

1 c flour
2 eggs
1/2 c milk
1/2 c water
1/4 tsp salt
2 T butter

top with:
berries
cool whip
syrup
chocolate chips

Apple German Pancakes

2 T butter
2 eggs
1/2 c flour
1/2 c milk
1/4 t salt
2T brown sugar
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 c sliced apples

Triscuit Bruschetta Bites

1 tomato
1/4 c mozzarella
2 green onions
1 T zesty italian dressing
triscuit crackers
8 oz cream cheese

Toffee Apple Dip

8 oz cream cheese
1/2 c brown sugar
1/4 c sugar
1 t vanilla
1/2 pkg heath toffee chips

Spinach Dip

2 c mayo
2 c sour cream
1 bunch green onion
1 t dill weed
2 t Bon Appetite (albertsons- spice)
2 t oregano
1 lemon

Seven Layer Southwestern Salad

1 1/2 c sour cream
3/4 c salsa
1 can black beans
2 tomatoes
1 large green bell pepper
1/2 c green onions
1 pkg iceberg lettuce
1 c cheddar
1 1/2 c corn chips
2 c chicken

Salsa

1 small can stewed tomatoes
1 large can tomatoes w/ green chilis
4 tsp jalapenos
1/4 c onion
3/4 t garlic salt
1/2 t cumin
1/4 t sugar
1/2 c cilantro
1/2 lime

Nanon's Good Bread

2 T yeast
2 T sugar
2 1/2 c water
2 tsp salt
5 1/2 c flour

Hot Artichoke Cheese Dip

2 c mayo
2 c sour cream
1/2 c parmesan
1 c mozzarella
1 large can artichoke hearts
1 t minced garlic
salt
pepper

Honey Cornbread

1 c flour
1 c yellow cornmeal
1/4 c sugar
1 T baking powder
1 c heavy cream
1/4 c veg oil
1/4 c honey
2 eggs

Cinnamon Peach Jam

4 c peaches
2 T lemon juice
1 box fruit pectin
1/2 tsp butter
5 c sugar
1/4-2 tsp cinnamon

Parmesan Puff Pastry

1 pkg. frozen puff pastry sheets
1 c parmesan
1 t basil
1/4 t garlic powder
1/4 c butter

Chicken Salad Croissant

1 c mayo
1/2 t salt
1 t dry mustard
1 t lemon juice
1/4 c light cream

chicken
celery
3 t lemon juice

croissants

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

kosher salt
vegetable oil
1 lb. elbow macaroni
4 c 2% milk
6 T unsalted butter
1/2 c flour
8 oz. sharp cheddar
8 oz medium cheddar
8 oz colby jack
1/2 t black pepper
1/2 t nutmeg

topping:
bread crumbs
olive oil
thyme
rosemary
2 can diced tomatoes

Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms

2 lbs. large mushrooms
8 slices bacon
1/2 yellow onion
12 oz. cream cheese
1 c mozzarella

Strawberry Spinach Salad

10 oz bag baby spinach
10 oz bag romaine lettuce
1 pt strawberries
almonds or butter toffee almonds

dressing:
1/2 c mayo
2 T white wine vinegar
1/3 c sugar
1/4 c milk
2 T poppyseeds

Strawberry Kiwi Salad

1/3 c oil
3 T sugar
2 T red wine vinegar
1 T sour cream
1 1/2 t dijon
mixed greens
strawberries
kiwi
pecans

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Vegetable Beef Soup

Crockpot: 4-6 hours

1 lb. beef stew meat
1 pt stewed tomatoes
2 carrots
2 celery
1 onion
2 potatoes
1t salt
1/4 pepper
3 beef bouillon cubes
1 10 oz frozen mix veg

Cream of Pumpkin Soup

Bread:
3 T butter
1 T brown sugar
1/4 t cinnamon
bread

Soup:
1 onion
2 T butter
2 cans chicken broth
1 can pumpkin
1 tsp salt
1/4 t cinnamon
1/8 t ginger
1/8 t pepper
1 c heavy cream

Broccoli and Cheese Soup

1 onion
2 garlic cloves
3 c chicken broth
1 pkg broccoli
2 1/2 c milk
1/3 c flour
1/4 tsp pepper
8 oz velveeta

Black Bean Soup

Crockpot: 6-8 hours

chicken
2 cans black beans
5 c chicken broth
1 pck corn
1 jar salsa
1 1/2 t cumin
cilantro
fritos
shredded cheese
avocados

Triple Pepper Fettuccine

* * * * *
20 Minutes
1 green pepper
1 red pepper
1 yellow pepper
1 garlic cloves
2 T butter
1 c chicken broth
1/4 c dijon
1 pkg. fettucine

Tex-Mex Chicken Quesadillas

4 slices bacon
chicken
1/2 c corn
1/2 c black beans
1/2 c salsa
corn tortillas
monterey cheese

Sweet Pork

* * * * * *
Crockpot: 10 hours

4 lb. pork shoulder roast
1 c pace picante
2 c brown sugar
salt and pepper

Sweet and Spicy Noodles with Chicken

chicken
1 lb noodles
minced garlic
1/4 c veg oil
1/3 c white vinegar
1/4 c sugar
1/4 c sesame seeds
3 T soy sauce
1 tsp red pepper flakes
2 c steamed broccoli

Sweet and Sour Chicken

* * * *

1 onion
1 carrot
chicken
1/3 c brown sugar
1/3 c catalina dressing
1/4 c soy sauce
1 t ginger
1 can pineapple chunks
1 T cornstarch
1 green pepper
1 red pepper
1 c rice

Spicy Pork Chops

* * * * *
Marinate: 30+ minutes
10-15 minutes

pork chops
1 lime
2 T caribbean jerk seasoning
1 T olive oil
cilantro

Pot Stickers

1 pkg. wonton wrappers
1 c bok choy
1 lb ground pork
2 t ginger
1 green onion
1 t salt
1 t soy sauce
1 t rice wine vinegar
1 t sesame oil

dipping sauce:
soy sauce
balsamic vinegar
brown sugar
minced garlic

Peach Chicken

1 T canola oil
chicken
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 T brown sugar
2 T soy sauce
2 T rice vinegar
1/4 c orange juice
1 tsp ginger
2 garlic cloves
1/2 c chicken broth
4 peaches
2 T sliced almonds

Pasta Shella

large pasta shells
18 oz. spinach
9 oz ricotta cheese
18 oz. cottage cheese
2 1/2 c. spaghetti sauce
1 c. vegetable stock
1 T parmesan

Pasta Primavera Alfredo

3/4 lb. spaghetti noodles
3 c. broccoli
3 carrots
4 oz. cream cheese
1 c. milk
1/3 c parmesan
1/4 c butter
1/2 tsp garlic powder

can add chicken

Parmesan Ranch Chicken

3/4 c. panko
3/4 c. parmesan
1 oz pkg ranch dressing mix
chicken
1/2 c. butter

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

P. F. Chang's Mongolian Beef

2 tsp. veg oil
1/2 t ginger
1 T garlic
1/2 c soy sauce
3/4 c brown sugar

2 lbs flank steak
1/4 c cornstarch
4 green onions

Microwaved Lasagna Rolls

* * * * *

ground beef
1 c cottage cheese
1 c mozzarella
1/4 c parmesan
1/2 tsp italian seasoning
lasagna noodles
1 jar spaghetti sauce

Mexican Bowtie Pasta

1 can black beans
1/2 c frozen corn
1/4 c red onion
1 avocado
1/2 c tomato
1 lime
1/2 c mayo
1 c salsa
2-3 c bowtie pasta
chicken
1/2 c colby jack
1/2 c cilantro

Meatballs Three Ways

1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground turkey
1 garlic clove
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

supersize:
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
1/4 c bread crumbs
1/4 c milk
1/2 small minced onion
2 garlic cloves
parsley
oregano
1 egg
salt
pepper

Asian:
ground beef
ground turkey
garlic clove
1 minced shallot
2 TB asian fish sauce
1 lime
salt pepper

Marinade for Chicken

1 1/2 c vegetable oil
3/4 c soy sauce
1/2 c Worcestershire sauce
1/2 c red wine vinegar
1/3 c lemon juice
2 TB dry mustard
1 tsp salt
1 TB pepper
1 1/2 tsp parsley

Creamy Mashed Potatoes

5 lbs potatoes
3/4 c butter
1 pkg cream cheese
1/2 c half and half
1/2 tsp seasoned salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Island Rice Bowls

1 bottle Yoshidas teriyaki sauce
chicken
broccoli
1 zucchini
2 carrots
1/4 c. red pepper
ginger
garlic clove
2 tsp red pepper flake
4 c. instant rice

Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken

40 minutes
1/3 c dijon
1/4 c honey
2 TB mayo
1 tsp steak sauce
chicken
sandwich buns

Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas

1/3 c honey
2 limes
2 tsp chili powder
2 garlic cloves
chicken
corn tortillas
2 c mexican cheese
1 14 oz can green enchilada sauce
1/2 c heavy cream
cilantro

Hawaiian Chicken Stir Fry

1 c red pepper
1 tsp ginger
4 green onions
1 can pineapple chunks
chicken
2 pkgs chicken flavor Ramen Noodles
1/4 c sweet and sour sauce

Gyros

25 minutes

1lb beef stir fry strips
2 tsp greek seasoning
1 TB vegetable oil
pita breads
1 c cherry tomatoes
1 c cucumber strips
1/2 c feta cheese
1/2 c ranch dressing

Grilled Honey Lime Chicken Sandwiches

30 minutes
1 lime
2 TB honey
1 tsp cumin
cilantro
1 TB olive oil
chicken
salt and pepper
lettuce
tomato
red onion
avocado
sandwich buns

Grilled Cheese Times Two

butter

1:
honey wheat bread
pepper jack
bacon
avocado
tomatoes
mayo

2:
italian bread
mozzarella
provolone
pepperoni
olives
red pepper
pizza sauce

Garlic Ranch Chicken Pizza

pizza dough
3/4 c ranch dressing
2 garlic cloves
2 c. mozzarella
1/2 c. bacon
1 c. chicken
2-3 tomatoes

Tasty Garlic Chicken

Marinate: 4+ hours

3 egg yolks
6 cloves garlic
chicken
6 TB butter
1 c panko
1 c parmesan
1 TB parsley
1 TB garlic powder
1/2 TB salt
1 TB pepper

French Dip Sandwiches

* * * * *
Crock pot: 10 hours

beef roast
1/2 c. soy sauce
1 beef bouillon cube
1 bay leaf
peppercorns
1 tsp rosemary
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp garlic powder
sub sandwich bread
au jus mix

Cream Cheese Lasagna

2 lbs. ground beef
1/2 c green onions
1 onion
1 garlic clove
garlic & celery salt
1 jar spaghetti sauce
8 oz. cream cheese
1 lb. cottage cheese
1 c sour cream
lasagna noodles
mozzarella cheese
shredded swiss cheese

Costa Vida Salad

1 head romaine lettuce
1 can black beans
3 c. sweet pork (see recipe)
cilantro ranch dressing (see recipe)
flour tortillas
pico de gallo
tortilla strip crunchies

Chicken Tacos

25 minutes
chicken
4 green onions
1 pkg taco seasoning
4 TB cilantro
salt & pepper
1 lime
flour tortillas

Chicken Parmigiana

1 hour

chicken
1/2 cup flour
salt
pepper
1/2 c olive oil
2 TB butter
1 onion
4 garlic cloves
3 cans crushed tomatoes
2 TB sugar
1/4 c chopped parsley
1 c parmesan
1 lb linguine

Chicken Lo Mein

25 minutes

1/2 lb. spaghetti
1/4 c asian toasted sesame dressing
chicken
2 cloves minced garlic
1 pkg frozen bell peppers & onions
1/2 c chicken broth
1 TB peanut butter
1/4 c soy sauce
2 TB cilantro
2 TB peanuts

Chicken Fajitas

45 minutes

chicken
2 green peppers
1 yellow pepper
1 red pepper
1 orange pepper
1 yellow onion
1 jar of salsa
flour tortillas
olive oil
1 stick of butter
salt
pepper
garlic
red pepper flakes
cheddar cheese
sour cream
guacamole
salsa

Creamy Chicken & Pasta with Spinach

6 oz. egg noodles
1 T olive oil
1/4 c onion
1/4 c. red bell pepper
1 pkg. 10 oz. frozen chopped spinach
chicken
canned mushrooms
2 c. swiss cheese
8 oz sour cream
3/4 c half & half
2 eggs
1/2 tsp salt

Chicken Cordon Bleu

chicken
deli ham
swiss cheese
salt
pepper
dijon
bread crumbs
butter
eggs

Sauce:
1 can cream of chicken
1/2 c. sour cream
1 lemon

Cap'n Crunch Chicken

* * * * *
1 hour

canola oil
chicken
1 c buttermilk
1 egg
2 c cap'n crunch
1/2 c panko crumbs
1/2 c wondra flour
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp white pepper

Mustard Sauce:
2 TB dijon mustard
3 TB mayo
1 tsp. mustard
1 tsp honey

Calzones

* * * * * *
45 minutes

Rhodes frozen bread
pizza sauce
mozzarella cheese
pepperoni
ham
olives
mushrooms
green olives

Grilled Bruschetta Chicken

* * * * * *
30 minutes

chicken
1/4 c. sun-dried tomato dressing
tomato
1/2 mozzarella
1/4 basil

Braised Pork Chops

pork chops
canola oil
mustard
brown sugar
vinegar
soy sauce
garlic salt

Bowtie Chicken Caesar Salad

Marinate Overnight
25 minutes

1 head romaine lettuce
caesar salad dressing
bowtie pasta
chicken
cherry tomatoes
mushrooms
olives
sunflower seeds
croutons
parmesan cheese

Marinade:
1 pkg. italian dressing mix
olive oil
balsamic vinegar

Bistro Chicken Pasta

25 minutes

2 c. penne pasta
1 c. cherry tomatoes
1 pkg. feta cheese
1/2 c. italian dressing mix
1/3 c. basil
1/4 c. red onions
1/4 c. sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 lb. chicken

Big Kahuna Chicken Teriyaki Sandwich

Marinate 4-5 Hours
15 minutes

chicken breasts
1 bottle teriyaki sauce
3/4 c. brown sugar
deli ham
1 can sliced pineapple
pepper jack cheese
hamburger buns

Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry

25 minutes

2 c. instant rice
1/4 c. soy sauce
2 TB Catalina dressing
3/4 tsp. ginger
1 lb. beef flank steak
2 tsp cornstarch
1/4 c. peanuts

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Baked Chimichangas

* * * * *
Crockpot: 5 hours
Shredded Beef:
1 lb. beef chuck roast
1/2 c. chopped onion
2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1 tsp. black pepper

Chimichangas:
9 flour tortillas
1 (16 oz) can refried beans
1/2 c. chopped onion
2 tomatoes
3 TB. butter
1/2 c. salsa
1/2 c. sour cream
1/2 c. guacamole

Asian Lettuce Wraps

20 minutes

1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. Asian Toasted Sesame Dressing
2 cloves minced garlic
3 c. shredded cabbage
4 green onions
8 large Boston lettuce leaves or green leaf lettuce leaves

Almost Lasagna

* * * *
Prep: 20 minutes
Bake: 30 minutes


8 oz. mostaccioli noodles
1 lb. ground beef
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. garlic
1 c. cottage cheese
1 bottle spaghetti sauce
1 c. sour cream
grated mozzarella cheese

Monday, January 10, 2011

Basil Burgers

* * * * * *
25 minutes

Ingredients:
1 egg
2/3 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. parmesan cheese
1 TB. basil
1/4 c. ketchup
1 cloves minced garlic
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 lb. ground beef
1 lb. ground turkey
8 hamburger buns
8 lettuce leaves
8 tomato slices
8 slices Swiss cheese