**We have started to make this for Thanksgiving!!!
5 lbs Sweet Potatoes
1 cup Granulate Sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 Eggs
1 tsp Vanilla
1/2 cup milk
Topping
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup flour
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 cup Pecan Pieces
Blend first 6 ingredients together. Pour into a greased 13 x 9 inch pan. Blend topping ingredients together and sprinkle over sweet potato mixture. Bake at 375 degrees for 35-45 minutes, or until top is slightly brown. Cool 15 minutes before serving.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Spinach and Feta Peta Bake
INGREDIENTS
6 (6 inch) whole wheat pita breads
1 (6 ounce) tub sun-dried tomato pesto
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1 bunch spinach, rinsed and chopped
4 fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Spread tomato pesto onto one side of each pita bread, and place them pesto side up on a baking sheet. Top tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms, feta cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Drizzle with olive oil and season with pepper.
Bake for 12 minutes in the preheated oven or until pita breads are crisp. Cut into quarters and serve
6 (6 inch) whole wheat pita breads
1 (6 ounce) tub sun-dried tomato pesto
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1 bunch spinach, rinsed and chopped
4 fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Spread tomato pesto onto one side of each pita bread, and place them pesto side up on a baking sheet. Top tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms, feta cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Drizzle with olive oil and season with pepper.
Bake for 12 minutes in the preheated oven or until pita breads are crisp. Cut into quarters and serve
Olive Garden’s Pasta Fazool Soup from Karisa
½ pound lean ground pork
1 small onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
14-1/2oz. can chicken broth
14-1/2oz. can Italian style chopped tomatoes
1 tsp. oregano
15 oz. can white beans, drained
¼ tsp. crushed red pepper
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. crushed fennel seed
½ tsp. black pepper
½ cup small macaroni
2-14 oz. cans tomato sauce
Brown and crumble beef. Add onion and garlic, cook until onion is soft. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer until pasta is tender (10-15 minutes.) Add tomato sauce.
1 small onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
14-1/2oz. can chicken broth
14-1/2oz. can Italian style chopped tomatoes
1 tsp. oregano
15 oz. can white beans, drained
¼ tsp. crushed red pepper
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. crushed fennel seed
½ tsp. black pepper
½ cup small macaroni
2-14 oz. cans tomato sauce
Brown and crumble beef. Add onion and garlic, cook until onion is soft. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer until pasta is tender (10-15 minutes.) Add tomato sauce.
South of the Border Soup
4 chicken breasts
1-1/2 quarts water
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic
1 bay leaf
1 can kidney beans, drained
1-60z. can tomato paste
1-8oz. can tomato sauce
1-40z. can green chilies
1-1/2 T. chili powder
1 tsp. basil
½ cup corn
½ cup macaroni
Cook chicken in water with a cheesecloth containing the onion, garlic and bay leaf. Remove cooked chicken and cheesecloth, reserving the broth. Skim fat from the reserved broth. Combine remaining ingredients, add to broth. Add the macaroni the last 15 minutes.
1-1/2 quarts water
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic
1 bay leaf
1 can kidney beans, drained
1-60z. can tomato paste
1-8oz. can tomato sauce
1-40z. can green chilies
1-1/2 T. chili powder
1 tsp. basil
½ cup corn
½ cup macaroni
Cook chicken in water with a cheesecloth containing the onion, garlic and bay leaf. Remove cooked chicken and cheesecloth, reserving the broth. Skim fat from the reserved broth. Combine remaining ingredients, add to broth. Add the macaroni the last 15 minutes.
STUFFED PASTA SHELLS
1/2 lb colby jack cheese, grated
3/4 sm carton cottage cheese
1 slightly beaten egg
1 lb ground hamburger
1-2 jars spaghetti sauce (I like Newman's Own Roasted Garlic)
1 box super size pasta shells, cooked by box directions (I usually only need about 3/4 of the box)
Brown hamburger and cool. In a bowl combine half of colby cheese, cottage cheese, egg and browned hamburger. Pour spaghetti sauce in the bottom of a 9X13 pan. Spoon cheese/hamburger mixture into cooked shells and place in the pan in rows. When done, pour remaining sauce over shells until each has a good coating (I add lots so we can dip the bread in the sauce). Top with remaining colby jack cheese. Bake in oven at 350 degrees until bubbly, about 30 mins.
*For healthy versions I use ground turkey or chicken. You can add sausage. olives, or any Italian flavors you prefer. Enjoy!
3/4 sm carton cottage cheese
1 slightly beaten egg
1 lb ground hamburger
1-2 jars spaghetti sauce (I like Newman's Own Roasted Garlic)
1 box super size pasta shells, cooked by box directions (I usually only need about 3/4 of the box)
Brown hamburger and cool. In a bowl combine half of colby cheese, cottage cheese, egg and browned hamburger. Pour spaghetti sauce in the bottom of a 9X13 pan. Spoon cheese/hamburger mixture into cooked shells and place in the pan in rows. When done, pour remaining sauce over shells until each has a good coating (I add lots so we can dip the bread in the sauce). Top with remaining colby jack cheese. Bake in oven at 350 degrees until bubbly, about 30 mins.
*For healthy versions I use ground turkey or chicken. You can add sausage. olives, or any Italian flavors you prefer. Enjoy!
Pioneer Pancakes
1 cup milk
2 Cups of whole wheat flour
2 eggs
2 tbls sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp soda
2tsp baking powder
2-4 tbls oil
Optional 1 Cup milk in addition oatmeal to 3/4 Cup oatmeal
2 Cups of whole wheat flour
2 eggs
2 tbls sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp soda
2tsp baking powder
2-4 tbls oil
Optional 1 Cup milk in addition oatmeal to 3/4 Cup oatmeal
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Sausage & Veggie Pizza
Pizza Dough:
1 cup of warm water
1 t. yeast (or one packet)
1 tsp. sugar
3 cups flour
1 tsp. salt
1/4 c. parmesan cheese
1 tsp. olive oil
Combine water, yeast and sugar and let foam for 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cups of flour and salt and mix well. Then add the parmesan cheese. Continue to add flour 1/4 cup at a time (you may not need all three cups). Knead for 3-5 minutes until no longer sticky. (I don't add the parmesan cheese until I have added all the flour and then I mix it in. I don't know if it makes a difference. I just like it better.) Place dough in an oiled bowl for 1 1/2 hours.
Spread lightly with cornmeal. Put down flour before rolling out your dough. I put the dough in a jelly roll-style cookie sheet and spread it to take up the entire pan.
Add sauce, 1 lb mozzarella cheese, ½ sliced zucchini, 1 sliced tomato, ¼ bell pepper, ½ lb cooked reduced fat sausage.
Cook for 10-12 minutes at 475.
1 cup of warm water
1 t. yeast (or one packet)
1 tsp. sugar
3 cups flour
1 tsp. salt
1/4 c. parmesan cheese
1 tsp. olive oil
Combine water, yeast and sugar and let foam for 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cups of flour and salt and mix well. Then add the parmesan cheese. Continue to add flour 1/4 cup at a time (you may not need all three cups). Knead for 3-5 minutes until no longer sticky. (I don't add the parmesan cheese until I have added all the flour and then I mix it in. I don't know if it makes a difference. I just like it better.) Place dough in an oiled bowl for 1 1/2 hours.
Spread lightly with cornmeal. Put down flour before rolling out your dough. I put the dough in a jelly roll-style cookie sheet and spread it to take up the entire pan.
Add sauce, 1 lb mozzarella cheese, ½ sliced zucchini, 1 sliced tomato, ¼ bell pepper, ½ lb cooked reduced fat sausage.
Cook for 10-12 minutes at 475.
Chicken Pot Pie (Sarah Maughan)
This is my friends recipe....yummmy!
Pre-made pie crust in freezer aisle
1/4 cup olive oil
1 clove garlic crushed
1/2 tsp rosemary
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 sweet potato peeled and cubed
3 red potatoes cubed
1/2 white onion chopped
1/2 cup baby carrots
1 chicken breast seasoned with garlic salt, cooked and cubed
1/2 cup celery
1/2 cup frozen pees
2 packets turkey gravy mix
Bake one pie shell according to package directions. Combine the olive oil, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper with the sweet potato, red potatoes, onion, and baby carrots. Roast in the oven at 400 for 20-25 min, or until tender. Add all of the ingredients to the pie shell including 1 packet of turkey gravy mix made according to package directions. Cover with second pie crust. Bake at 400 for 17-18 minutes or until pie shell is golden brown. Mix second packet of gravy to pour over top, and serve.
Pre-made pie crust in freezer aisle
1/4 cup olive oil
1 clove garlic crushed
1/2 tsp rosemary
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 sweet potato peeled and cubed
3 red potatoes cubed
1/2 white onion chopped
1/2 cup baby carrots
1 chicken breast seasoned with garlic salt, cooked and cubed
1/2 cup celery
1/2 cup frozen pees
2 packets turkey gravy mix
Bake one pie shell according to package directions. Combine the olive oil, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper with the sweet potato, red potatoes, onion, and baby carrots. Roast in the oven at 400 for 20-25 min, or until tender. Add all of the ingredients to the pie shell including 1 packet of turkey gravy mix made according to package directions. Cover with second pie crust. Bake at 400 for 17-18 minutes or until pie shell is golden brown. Mix second packet of gravy to pour over top, and serve.
Turkey Stromboli (Parents Magazine)
Serves 6,
1 pkg (10 oz.) frozen, chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
1 pkg (11 oz.) refrigerated thin crust pizza crust
1 cup pasta sauce, divided
2 tsp low fat milk
1/2 cup shredded Colby & Monterey Jack cheese blend
2 tsp grated Parmesan
1 lb. turkey-breast tenderloins, cut into
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Boil a cup of water on medium in a large skillet; add turkey and return to boiling. Cover; simmer 8 to 10 minutes. Allow to cool slightly, then chop.
Unroll crust into a 14"x12" rectangle on a parchment-lined baking sheet (I just greased my pan). Spoon half the sauce down the center, lengthwise, leaving 3" on either side. Layer spinach, turkey, and cheese over sauce. Cut 12 strips on both sides of crust. Fold strips over filling, so they overlap. Brush with milk and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Bake for 12 minutes. Serve with remaining sauce.
Per serving (makes 6 servings):
305 calories; 27g protein; 8g fat; (3g sat. fat); 31 carb; 2g fiber
1 pkg (10 oz.) frozen, chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
1 pkg (11 oz.) refrigerated thin crust pizza crust
1 cup pasta sauce, divided
2 tsp low fat milk
1/2 cup shredded Colby & Monterey Jack cheese blend
2 tsp grated Parmesan
1 lb. turkey-breast tenderloins, cut into
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Boil a cup of water on medium in a large skillet; add turkey and return to boiling. Cover; simmer 8 to 10 minutes. Allow to cool slightly, then chop.
Unroll crust into a 14"x12" rectangle on a parchment-lined baking sheet (I just greased my pan). Spoon half the sauce down the center, lengthwise, leaving 3" on either side. Layer spinach, turkey, and cheese over sauce. Cut 12 strips on both sides of crust. Fold strips over filling, so they overlap. Brush with milk and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Bake for 12 minutes. Serve with remaining sauce.
Per serving (makes 6 servings):
305 calories; 27g protein; 8g fat; (3g sat. fat); 31 carb; 2g fiber
Brandi's Yummy Crockpot Oatmeal
Crockpot Oatmeal
8 cups of water
2 cups of powdered milk
2 cups of oats (regular or steel-cut)
1 cup brown sugar
1 Tbsp cinnamon
1 Tsp nutmeg
1 Tsp salt
1 cup raisins/dried cranberries
1 cup dried apricots, chopped
Nuts, optional
Combine all ingredients, except nuts, into a crockpot. Cook on low heat overnight or for 8 hours. Add in the nuts, eat!
8 cups of water
2 cups of powdered milk
2 cups of oats (regular or steel-cut)
1 cup brown sugar
1 Tbsp cinnamon
1 Tsp nutmeg
1 Tsp salt
1 cup raisins/dried cranberries
1 cup dried apricots, chopped
Nuts, optional
Combine all ingredients, except nuts, into a crockpot. Cook on low heat overnight or for 8 hours. Add in the nuts, eat!
Pumpkin Apple Butter
Can ya tell I'm in the mood for fall?! :) I promise I am done with pumpkin recipes... at least for now. :)
1 15 oz. can pumpkin
1 medium apple, peeled and grated
1 cup Apple Juice
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Combine pumpkin, apple, apple juice, sugar and pumpkin pie spice in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 1/2 hours. Serve with biscuits, breads, corn muffins, etc. My girls like to dip wheat thin crackers in it. :) You can store leftovers in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 2 months.
1 15 oz. can pumpkin
1 medium apple, peeled and grated
1 cup Apple Juice
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Combine pumpkin, apple, apple juice, sugar and pumpkin pie spice in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 1/2 hours. Serve with biscuits, breads, corn muffins, etc. My girls like to dip wheat thin crackers in it. :) You can store leftovers in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 2 months.
Old Fashioned Pumpkin Bread
Bread:
2 cups flour
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 can pumpkin
1/2 can evaporated milk
1 large egg
1 egg white
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
In a medium bowl combine flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. In a separate large bowl combine sugars, pumpkin, evaporated milk, eggs and oil. Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until combined. Stir in chocolate chips, if desired.
Place in a greased 9X5 bread pan and spread smooth. You can add nuts or streusel at this point if you'd like (I like mine with streusel topping... recipe below). Bake at 350 for 60-65 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack for 10 minutes; remove to wire rack to cool completely.
Streusel Topping:
1/4 cup old fashioned rolled oats
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1 Tbsp melted butter or margarine
1/8 tsp pumpkin pie spice
2 cups flour
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 can pumpkin
1/2 can evaporated milk
1 large egg
1 egg white
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
In a medium bowl combine flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. In a separate large bowl combine sugars, pumpkin, evaporated milk, eggs and oil. Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until combined. Stir in chocolate chips, if desired.
Place in a greased 9X5 bread pan and spread smooth. You can add nuts or streusel at this point if you'd like (I like mine with streusel topping... recipe below). Bake at 350 for 60-65 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack for 10 minutes; remove to wire rack to cool completely.
Streusel Topping:
1/4 cup old fashioned rolled oats
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1 Tbsp melted butter or margarine
1/8 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Homemade Air Freshener
Yes, I know, this is a different kind of recipe because it's not edible but it will make your home smell fantastic! Like something is (or was) cooking in the oven, or a super yummy candle is burning. :) I found these on one of my favorite blogs & was so excited to try them! The best part is, I already had all the ingredients. It is super easy & smells so yummy!
"Citrus" Air Freshener:
Peels of lemon, orange, lime, tangerine or grapefruit
1 pot of water
Put slices of citrus fruit peel into the pot of water. Let simmer gently for an hour or so for a citrus scent.
"Baked Goodness" Air Freshener:
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg or a few cloves
1 pot of water
Let simmer gently for an hour or so for a fresh baking scent.
"Easy as Apple Pie" Air Freshener:
1 sliced apple
2 (or more to your liking) cinnamon sticks
1 pot of water
Let simmer gently for one hour or so and your house will smell like apple pie.
"Citrus" Air Freshener:
Peels of lemon, orange, lime, tangerine or grapefruit
1 pot of water
Put slices of citrus fruit peel into the pot of water. Let simmer gently for an hour or so for a citrus scent.
"Baked Goodness" Air Freshener:
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg or a few cloves
1 pot of water
Let simmer gently for an hour or so for a fresh baking scent.
"Easy as Apple Pie" Air Freshener:
1 sliced apple
2 (or more to your liking) cinnamon sticks
1 pot of water
Let simmer gently for one hour or so and your house will smell like apple pie.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Macaroni Grill Bread
(This one's for you mom) :)
As you know, Macaroni Grill is one of my favorite restaurants! I saw this recipe and had to try it. Of course, it doesn't taste exactly like the real deal (they never do) :), but it is pretty darn close & is easy to make.
1 Tbsp yeast
1 Tbsp sugar
1 cup warm water
2 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp salt
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
Topping:
2 Tbsp butter, melted
1 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
1 Tbsp fresh course salt
Mix yeast, sugar, and water till frothy. Add 2 cups of the flour, salt, oil, and rosemary; mix until smooth. Add enough flour to make a soft dough, form into a round loaf and place on a lightly greased pan. Cover and let rise until doubled in size - about 45 minutes.
Preheat oven to 450. Brush melted butter over the entire loaf, sprinkle with rosemary and course salt. Bake for about 20-25 minutes. Serve with oil and balsamic vinegar.
As you know, Macaroni Grill is one of my favorite restaurants! I saw this recipe and had to try it. Of course, it doesn't taste exactly like the real deal (they never do) :), but it is pretty darn close & is easy to make.
1 Tbsp yeast
1 Tbsp sugar
1 cup warm water
2 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp salt
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
Topping:
2 Tbsp butter, melted
1 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
1 Tbsp fresh course salt
Mix yeast, sugar, and water till frothy. Add 2 cups of the flour, salt, oil, and rosemary; mix until smooth. Add enough flour to make a soft dough, form into a round loaf and place on a lightly greased pan. Cover and let rise until doubled in size - about 45 minutes.
Preheat oven to 450. Brush melted butter over the entire loaf, sprinkle with rosemary and course salt. Bake for about 20-25 minutes. Serve with oil and balsamic vinegar.
Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate-Chip Cookies
1 pouch Pumpkin Spice Quick Bread Mix (I use Krusteaz. You can find it at Sams this time of year)
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
1 egg
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
3 tablespoons water
1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional, but I prefer it) :)
sugar (too roll cookies in at the end)
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place quick bread mix and butter in medium bowl. Using an electric mixer, mix on medium speed for 1 minute. Add egg, oats, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and water. Continue to mix on medium speed until dough forms. Stir in chocolate chips, if desired. Using rounded tablespoon dough for each cookie, form balls and roll in sugar, if desired. Place 2 inches apart onto an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 11-13 minutes. Makes 2 dozen cookies.
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
1 egg
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
3 tablespoons water
1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional, but I prefer it) :)
sugar (too roll cookies in at the end)
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place quick bread mix and butter in medium bowl. Using an electric mixer, mix on medium speed for 1 minute. Add egg, oats, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and water. Continue to mix on medium speed until dough forms. Stir in chocolate chips, if desired. Using rounded tablespoon dough for each cookie, form balls and roll in sugar, if desired. Place 2 inches apart onto an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 11-13 minutes. Makes 2 dozen cookies.
Oatmeal Wheat Rolls
3 cups warm water
2 packages yeast
1/3 cup melted butter or margarine
½ cup sugar white or brown (I use either)
1 tbsp salt
1 cup dry milk
1 cup potato flakes
2 eggs
1 ½ cup oatmeal (minute or old fashioned)
3 cups whole wheat flour
3 cups white
Mix in that order, using the white flour to thicken as needed- you may need a little more or a little less. Knead for 8-10 minutes, it will be a little lumpy from the oatmeal and if you use old fashioned it will be lumpier. Set in a warm place to rise for an hour, make into rolls and let rise again for another 30 minutes. Heat oven to 350 degrees and bake for 20-25 minutes- depending on the size of your roll.
2 packages yeast
1/3 cup melted butter or margarine
½ cup sugar white or brown (I use either)
1 tbsp salt
1 cup dry milk
1 cup potato flakes
2 eggs
1 ½ cup oatmeal (minute or old fashioned)
3 cups whole wheat flour
3 cups white
Mix in that order, using the white flour to thicken as needed- you may need a little more or a little less. Knead for 8-10 minutes, it will be a little lumpy from the oatmeal and if you use old fashioned it will be lumpier. Set in a warm place to rise for an hour, make into rolls and let rise again for another 30 minutes. Heat oven to 350 degrees and bake for 20-25 minutes- depending on the size of your roll.
April's Salad
This is one of my most favorite salads ever! My sister-in-law makes it for all of our family dinners and for holidays. I don't know the real name of it, so I will call it April's salad, since she is the one who introduced it to me. :) It is soooooo yummy!!
Salad:
1 head iceberg lettuce
2 bunches spinach washed
1 package cooked crumbled bacon
1 cup drained cottage cheese ( I do a whole package)
1 cup grated swiss cheese
Some slivered almonds
Dressing:
3/4 c white vinegar
3/4 c sugar
1/2 c salad oil
3 1/2 Tbsp poppy seeds
3/4 tsp dry mustard
1/4 tsp salt
Pour over a whole chopped red onion. Marinate overnight and pour over salad just before serving.
Salad:
1 head iceberg lettuce
2 bunches spinach washed
1 package cooked crumbled bacon
1 cup drained cottage cheese ( I do a whole package)
1 cup grated swiss cheese
Some slivered almonds
Dressing:
3/4 c white vinegar
3/4 c sugar
1/2 c salad oil
3 1/2 Tbsp poppy seeds
3/4 tsp dry mustard
1/4 tsp salt
Pour over a whole chopped red onion. Marinate overnight and pour over salad just before serving.
Fruit & Spice Oatmeal
Perk up ordinary oatmeal with the tastes of fall—apple, honey, and a touch of spice. Yummy! :)
2 1/4 cups water
3/4 cup steel-cut oats
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 large tart cooking apple, unpeeled, cored and chopped
1/4 cup chopped dates or dried figs (optional- I love figs, but I know some people don't)
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1. In medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in oats and salt. Reduce heat; simmer gently 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Stir in apple, dates, honey, pie spice and ginger. Cover and simmer over low heat 15 minutes longer or until oats are tender but still have a slight bite to them. Spoon into bowl.
2 1/4 cups water
3/4 cup steel-cut oats
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 large tart cooking apple, unpeeled, cored and chopped
1/4 cup chopped dates or dried figs (optional- I love figs, but I know some people don't)
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1. In medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in oats and salt. Reduce heat; simmer gently 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Stir in apple, dates, honey, pie spice and ginger. Cover and simmer over low heat 15 minutes longer or until oats are tender but still have a slight bite to them. Spoon into bowl.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Teriyaki Chicken Wings
2 - 4 pound package of chicken wings
1 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 cup soy sauce
Place a single layer of wings in a 9 x 13 pan.
In a small pot put the dark brown and the white sugars and the soy sauce and mix together. Heat on the stove until sugar dissolves. (It does not need to come to a boil.) Then pour this mixture over the wings.
Bake at 325 uncovered for 1 1/2 hours
1 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 cup soy sauce
Place a single layer of wings in a 9 x 13 pan.
In a small pot put the dark brown and the white sugars and the soy sauce and mix together. Heat on the stove until sugar dissolves. (It does not need to come to a boil.) Then pour this mixture over the wings.
Bake at 325 uncovered for 1 1/2 hours
Jamie's Protein Fruit Smoothie
6 oz. light vanilla yogurt
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
fruit of your choice (fresh or frozen)
Blend in the blender until everything is mixed well. Super easy and super yummy! Way better than just a nasty, plain protein shake. :)
(If I am making it for breakfast, I like to top it with granola...yummy!)
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
fruit of your choice (fresh or frozen)
Blend in the blender until everything is mixed well. Super easy and super yummy! Way better than just a nasty, plain protein shake. :)
(If I am making it for breakfast, I like to top it with granola...yummy!)
Monday, September 14, 2009
MEATBALLS
2 lbs. of hamburger meat(can use less meat, but this will make enough for leftovers)
onion
Rice a Roni (chicken flavored)
2 eggs
DIRECTIONS:
Mix together hamburger, onion, rice a roni, and 2 eggs. Roll together into balls. Brown meatballs on both sides in pan on stove. Then place into a 9x13 pan. Pour water from rice a roni box directions and a little flour into pan. Pour rice a roni seasoning over top of meatballs. Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 1 hour.
2 lbs. of hamburger meat(can use less meat, but this will make enough for leftovers)
onion
Rice a Roni (chicken flavored)
2 eggs
DIRECTIONS:
Mix together hamburger, onion, rice a roni, and 2 eggs. Roll together into balls. Brown meatballs on both sides in pan on stove. Then place into a 9x13 pan. Pour water from rice a roni box directions and a little flour into pan. Pour rice a roni seasoning over top of meatballs. Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 1 hour.
BAKED " FRIED" CHICKEN "IT'S SHAKE AND BAKE, AND I HELPED!!!"
chicken breast or whole chicken cut up
flour
seasoned bread crumbs
garlic powder
salt and pepper
egg
DIRECTIONS:
Season flour with salt and pepper and garlic powder. You can season it with whatever else you want to. Put that in a flat bowl. Put egg and water into another bowl. Put seasoned breadcrumbs and parm cheese mixed together in another bowl. Get your chicken and drudge in flour mix, then egg mix, then breadcrumb mixture. Place on a foil lined pan ( add a little olive oil on foil first) Bake at 400 for 30 minutes, flip and cook on other side for 20 minutes. This is a variation of shake and bake, but I think better. Abby loves it.
chicken breast or whole chicken cut up
flour
seasoned bread crumbs
garlic powder
salt and pepper
egg
DIRECTIONS:
Season flour with salt and pepper and garlic powder. You can season it with whatever else you want to. Put that in a flat bowl. Put egg and water into another bowl. Put seasoned breadcrumbs and parm cheese mixed together in another bowl. Get your chicken and drudge in flour mix, then egg mix, then breadcrumb mixture. Place on a foil lined pan ( add a little olive oil on foil first) Bake at 400 for 30 minutes, flip and cook on other side for 20 minutes. This is a variation of shake and bake, but I think better. Abby loves it.
YUMMO PECANS
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 egg white
3 cups of pecans (can use with almonds too)
DIRECTIONS:
Mix dry ingredients together. In a seperate bowl put egg white and pecans together and mix up really good, making sure all pecans are wet with egg. Then pour pecans into other bowl and mix together. Place on baking sheet and put into oven for 15 min. at 300. Stirring occasionally.
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 egg white
3 cups of pecans (can use with almonds too)
DIRECTIONS:
Mix dry ingredients together. In a seperate bowl put egg white and pecans together and mix up really good, making sure all pecans are wet with egg. Then pour pecans into other bowl and mix together. Place on baking sheet and put into oven for 15 min. at 300. Stirring occasionally.
MAC AND CHEESE
8 oz. elbow macaroni noodles
1 stick of butter
3 or 4 cups of cheese
1 1/2 cups of milk
2 eggs
1 large can evaporated milk
salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS:
Cook noodles with directions on box. Drain water, pour into large bowl. Add butter, and cheese mix with the hot noodles until butter and cheese are melted. Add milk, beaten eggs, and salt and pepper. Pour into crockpot. Cook on low for 3 hours.
8 oz. elbow macaroni noodles
1 stick of butter
3 or 4 cups of cheese
1 1/2 cups of milk
2 eggs
1 large can evaporated milk
salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS:
Cook noodles with directions on box. Drain water, pour into large bowl. Add butter, and cheese mix with the hot noodles until butter and cheese are melted. Add milk, beaten eggs, and salt and pepper. Pour into crockpot. Cook on low for 3 hours.
DRAGON SALAD
1 head of cabbage ( I like purple for the color)
2 pks. of ramen noodles soup (chicken)
3 stalks of green onion
Almonds (slivered)
2 or 3 chx breasts (optional, I like it with and without)
DRESSING:
1 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup oil
3/4 cup sugar
both seasoning packets from ramen noodles
DIRECTIONS:
Cut up cabbage and onions place in bowl. Toast crushed noodles and almonds. Mix dressing and pour over salad right before serving. Toss and serve.
1 head of cabbage ( I like purple for the color)
2 pks. of ramen noodles soup (chicken)
3 stalks of green onion
Almonds (slivered)
2 or 3 chx breasts (optional, I like it with and without)
DRESSING:
1 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup oil
3/4 cup sugar
both seasoning packets from ramen noodles
DIRECTIONS:
Cut up cabbage and onions place in bowl. Toast crushed noodles and almonds. Mix dressing and pour over salad right before serving. Toss and serve.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta
(Greg's Favorite Dish)
1 tablespoon butter
2 cloves garlic chopped
1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes cut into pieces(dried or in oil)
1 cup chicken broth ~ divided
1 cup cream
2 chicken breasts (shredded or chopped)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
4 leaves basil chopped(or dried)
1 1/2 cups bowtie or penne pasta
Parmesan Cheese
Cook pasta , drain and set aside. Meanwhile melt butter, add garlic, and cook for 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and 3/4 cup chicken broth. Turn heat to medium and boil. Reduce heat after boiling and simmer for 10 minutes until the tomatoes are tender. Add the cream and bring to a boil, stirring until thickens up. Season chicken with salt and pepper and warm the oil and saute the chicken until cooked and brown. Set chicken aside. In the same pan used for the chicken, bring the other 1/4 cup chicken broth to a boil and scrap the pan juices from chicken. Add this to the cream sauce and stir in the basil.
Toss the pasta, sauce and chicken together. Sprinkle Parmesan Cheese on top.
1 tablespoon butter
2 cloves garlic chopped
1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes cut into pieces(dried or in oil)
1 cup chicken broth ~ divided
1 cup cream
2 chicken breasts (shredded or chopped)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
4 leaves basil chopped(or dried)
1 1/2 cups bowtie or penne pasta
Parmesan Cheese
Cook pasta , drain and set aside. Meanwhile melt butter, add garlic, and cook for 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and 3/4 cup chicken broth. Turn heat to medium and boil. Reduce heat after boiling and simmer for 10 minutes until the tomatoes are tender. Add the cream and bring to a boil, stirring until thickens up. Season chicken with salt and pepper and warm the oil and saute the chicken until cooked and brown. Set chicken aside. In the same pan used for the chicken, bring the other 1/4 cup chicken broth to a boil and scrap the pan juices from chicken. Add this to the cream sauce and stir in the basil.
Toss the pasta, sauce and chicken together. Sprinkle Parmesan Cheese on top.
Orange Almond Salad
Salad:
1/2 head Romaine lettuce
1/2 head iceberg lettuce
1 (15 oz.) can mandarin oranges, drained
2 celery sticks, chopped
3 green onions, finely chopped
1/2 c. slivered sugar* almonds
*to sugar almonds mix 2 TBS sugar plus a bit of butter with almonds in a frying pan then lay on aluminum foil until cooled.
Dressing:
1/4 c. oil
2 TBS vinegar
2 TBS sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
dash of pepper
Mix the salad and toss with dressing just before serving.
**I like to add chicken for a more hearty meal :)**
1/2 head Romaine lettuce
1/2 head iceberg lettuce
1 (15 oz.) can mandarin oranges, drained
2 celery sticks, chopped
3 green onions, finely chopped
1/2 c. slivered sugar* almonds
*to sugar almonds mix 2 TBS sugar plus a bit of butter with almonds in a frying pan then lay on aluminum foil until cooled.
Dressing:
1/4 c. oil
2 TBS vinegar
2 TBS sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
dash of pepper
Mix the salad and toss with dressing just before serving.
**I like to add chicken for a more hearty meal :)**
Grilled Pineapple
1 fresh pineapple; peeled, cored and cut into 1/2 " slices (long ways, not circles)
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 TBS lime juice
1 TBS lemon juice (or use all lime or all lemon)
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
Combine brown sugar, lemon & lime juice and cinnamon in a small bowl until smooth. Spread this mixture on each side of each pineapple slice. (or put in Tupperware and coat it by turning it around). Grill pineapple 4-5 " from medium coals for 5-10 minutes, turning once, until sugar mixture melts and pineapple is heated. OR grill pineapple for 2-5 minutes on a George Foreman two sided grill until sugar mixture melts and pineapple is heated and tender.
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 TBS lime juice
1 TBS lemon juice (or use all lime or all lemon)
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
Combine brown sugar, lemon & lime juice and cinnamon in a small bowl until smooth. Spread this mixture on each side of each pineapple slice. (or put in Tupperware and coat it by turning it around). Grill pineapple 4-5 " from medium coals for 5-10 minutes, turning once, until sugar mixture melts and pineapple is heated. OR grill pineapple for 2-5 minutes on a George Foreman two sided grill until sugar mixture melts and pineapple is heated and tender.
Chicken (or Steak) Kabobs
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 pineapple
1 pepper (and any other veggies you like: squash, red onion, mushrooms, etc)
1 c. teriyaki sauce
2 TB brown sugar
1/4 c. pineapple juice
Mix teriyaki sauce, brown sugar, and pineapple juice together. Cut chicken breasts into chunks and add to marinade for 3 hours. Cut pineapples and vegetables into chunks and skewer, alternating with chicken. Grill until chicken is cooked through.
1 pineapple
1 pepper (and any other veggies you like: squash, red onion, mushrooms, etc)
1 c. teriyaki sauce
2 TB brown sugar
1/4 c. pineapple juice
Mix teriyaki sauce, brown sugar, and pineapple juice together. Cut chicken breasts into chunks and add to marinade for 3 hours. Cut pineapples and vegetables into chunks and skewer, alternating with chicken. Grill until chicken is cooked through.
Cafe Rio Chicken.....Brandi's yummy recipe!!
Chicken
1 bottle low fat Italian salad dressing
1 T. chili powder
1 T. cumin
3 Cloves minced garlic
3 to 3.5 lbs. chicken (fresh preferably I’ve used frozen it is still fine)
Crock pot for 5 hours. High for 3 hours and then low for 2 hours.
Rice
6 C. water (maybe more if looking dry)
4 chicken bullion cubes
4 t. minced garlic
½ bunch cilantro, chopped
1 t. cumin
1 small can green chilies
¾ t. salt
1 T. butter
½ med onion chopped
3 C. rice
Juice of 2 limes
Cook for 30 min. or until done.
Black Beans
2 cans of beans
½ can diced tomatoes
½ onion chopped
Sprinkle of cumin
Sprinkle with Feta when done and ready to serve
Guacamole
2 avocados
1 lemon/or lime-juiced
2 T. chopped onion
½ t. salt
1 T EVOO-optional (I don’t usually add this)
1 clove minced garlic
Chopped cilantro
¼ C. Chopped tomato
Assembly
Heat tortillas on electric skillet and sprinkle with cheddar cheese until melted (place in serving bowl to eat as salad or on plate to wrap as burrito).
Chicken
Rice
Beans
Guacamole
Sour cream
Salsa
Cheese
Shredded lettuce
El Torrito dressing mix with light ranch
Corn tortilla strip crispers (find at HT in produce section near tomatoes, etc.)
1 bottle low fat Italian salad dressing
1 T. chili powder
1 T. cumin
3 Cloves minced garlic
3 to 3.5 lbs. chicken (fresh preferably I’ve used frozen it is still fine)
Crock pot for 5 hours. High for 3 hours and then low for 2 hours.
Rice
6 C. water (maybe more if looking dry)
4 chicken bullion cubes
4 t. minced garlic
½ bunch cilantro, chopped
1 t. cumin
1 small can green chilies
¾ t. salt
1 T. butter
½ med onion chopped
3 C. rice
Juice of 2 limes
Cook for 30 min. or until done.
Black Beans
2 cans of beans
½ can diced tomatoes
½ onion chopped
Sprinkle of cumin
Sprinkle with Feta when done and ready to serve
Guacamole
2 avocados
1 lemon/or lime-juiced
2 T. chopped onion
½ t. salt
1 T EVOO-optional (I don’t usually add this)
1 clove minced garlic
Chopped cilantro
¼ C. Chopped tomato
Assembly
Heat tortillas on electric skillet and sprinkle with cheddar cheese until melted (place in serving bowl to eat as salad or on plate to wrap as burrito).
Chicken
Rice
Beans
Guacamole
Sour cream
Salsa
Cheese
Shredded lettuce
El Torrito dressing mix with light ranch
Corn tortilla strip crispers (find at HT in produce section near tomatoes, etc.)
Pani Popo (Hawaiian Coconut Bread)
**the BEST bread EVER!!**
1 (12 oz.) pkg. frozen dinner rolls, thawed (Rhodes Rolls are my fav.)
1 (10 oz.) can coconut milk
3 TBS sweetened condensed milk
3/4 c. white sugar, or to taste
Coat a 9x13 " baking dish with cooking spray. Coat your hands with cooking spray or shortening, and roll the dough balls in your hands so they have a light coating. Place in the prepared dish. Set aside in a warm place to rise until doubled, up to 2 hours. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
In a small bowl, stir together the coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk and sugar. Pour this mixture over the top of the rolls as evenly as you can. Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Let cool for a few minutes before separating and serving.
(This makes lots of sauce...use your judgement on how much you want to use).
1 (12 oz.) pkg. frozen dinner rolls, thawed (Rhodes Rolls are my fav.)
1 (10 oz.) can coconut milk
3 TBS sweetened condensed milk
3/4 c. white sugar, or to taste
Coat a 9x13 " baking dish with cooking spray. Coat your hands with cooking spray or shortening, and roll the dough balls in your hands so they have a light coating. Place in the prepared dish. Set aside in a warm place to rise until doubled, up to 2 hours. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
In a small bowl, stir together the coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk and sugar. Pour this mixture over the top of the rolls as evenly as you can. Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Let cool for a few minutes before separating and serving.
(This makes lots of sauce...use your judgement on how much you want to use).
Bajio Chicken
5 chicken breasts
1/2 cup salsa
1 Tbsp cumin
1/2 cup brown sugar (more to taste, I added at least an extra 1/8 cup)
1 4 oz. can diced green chilies
6 oz. Sprite (1/2 can)
Combine all ingredients in a crock pot. Cook on low for 5-6 hours. Remove chicken and shred. Return to crock pot and cook 1 more hour. Thicken the juices with a little cornstarch mixed in water.
Serve in tortillas with lettuce, cheese, black beans and any other taco fixings. If you want it spicier rather than sweeter add a hotter salsa and more green chilies.
1/2 cup salsa
1 Tbsp cumin
1/2 cup brown sugar (more to taste, I added at least an extra 1/8 cup)
1 4 oz. can diced green chilies
6 oz. Sprite (1/2 can)
Combine all ingredients in a crock pot. Cook on low for 5-6 hours. Remove chicken and shred. Return to crock pot and cook 1 more hour. Thicken the juices with a little cornstarch mixed in water.
Serve in tortillas with lettuce, cheese, black beans and any other taco fixings. If you want it spicier rather than sweeter add a hotter salsa and more green chilies.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Cafe Rio Pork Burritos
Pork
2 1/2lbs pork
1/3 C water
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp powdered allspice
1 tsp powdered cinnamon
1 tsp ground coriander
6 cloves garlic, minced
juice from one lime
Put all together in the crock pot, cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4 hours. Once it's done, drain and shred pork, stir in 1/2 C green chili sauce and 1/2 C brown sugar.
Cilantro-Lime Rice
1 C uncooked rice
1 tsp butter or margarine
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp lime zest
1 can (15 oz)chicken broth
1 1/4 C water
2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tsp granulated sugar
3 Tbsp fresh chopped cilantro
In a saucepan combine rice, butter, garlic, lime peel, chicken broth and water. Bring to a boil Cover and cook 15-20 minutes, until rice is tender. Remove from heat. In a small bowl combine lime juice, sugar and cilantro. Pour over hot cooked rice.
Black Beans
1 can black beans rinsed and drained
1 1/3 C tomato juice (I just used a can of diced tomatoes and it was fine)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp fresh chopped cilantro
In a nonstick skillet, cook garlic and cumin in olive oil over medium heat until you can smell it. Add beans, tomato juice, and salt. Continually stir until heated through. Just before serving stir in the cilantro.
Pico De Gallo
1 large onion1 large bell pepper
2-3 large tomatoes
1/4 C fresh chopped cilantro
sea salt
Dice the onion,bell pepper, and tomato (I like it finely diced). Combine with cilantro and a dash of sea salt. Try to do this at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors combine. Make your burritos and top with heated green chili sauce and cheese, with some Pico on the side.
2 1/2lbs pork
1/3 C water
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp powdered allspice
1 tsp powdered cinnamon
1 tsp ground coriander
6 cloves garlic, minced
juice from one lime
Put all together in the crock pot, cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4 hours. Once it's done, drain and shred pork, stir in 1/2 C green chili sauce and 1/2 C brown sugar.
Cilantro-Lime Rice
1 C uncooked rice
1 tsp butter or margarine
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp lime zest
1 can (15 oz)chicken broth
1 1/4 C water
2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tsp granulated sugar
3 Tbsp fresh chopped cilantro
In a saucepan combine rice, butter, garlic, lime peel, chicken broth and water. Bring to a boil Cover and cook 15-20 minutes, until rice is tender. Remove from heat. In a small bowl combine lime juice, sugar and cilantro. Pour over hot cooked rice.
Black Beans
1 can black beans rinsed and drained
1 1/3 C tomato juice (I just used a can of diced tomatoes and it was fine)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp fresh chopped cilantro
In a nonstick skillet, cook garlic and cumin in olive oil over medium heat until you can smell it. Add beans, tomato juice, and salt. Continually stir until heated through. Just before serving stir in the cilantro.
Pico De Gallo
1 large onion1 large bell pepper
2-3 large tomatoes
1/4 C fresh chopped cilantro
sea salt
Dice the onion,bell pepper, and tomato (I like it finely diced). Combine with cilantro and a dash of sea salt. Try to do this at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors combine. Make your burritos and top with heated green chili sauce and cheese, with some Pico on the side.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
EASY crockpot chicken for ANYTHING
1 whole chicken or your favorite parts (I use skinless, boneless breasts)
4 cups water
2 tsp. dried parsley
1 tsp. garlic salt
1-2 bay leaves (I usually don't use these)
1 Tbsp. minced onion or onion flakes
1 tsp. seasoning salt
Place all ingredients in the crockpot. Cook on low 6-8 hours or on high 3-4 hours.
Chicken frozen? No problem! Just cover with warm water.
You can put this on the night before so the chicken is ready to use for soups, salads, casseroles, or Mexican food. Chicken is also tasty straight from the crockpot! Enjoy!
4 cups water
2 tsp. dried parsley
1 tsp. garlic salt
1-2 bay leaves (I usually don't use these)
1 Tbsp. minced onion or onion flakes
1 tsp. seasoning salt
Place all ingredients in the crockpot. Cook on low 6-8 hours or on high 3-4 hours.
Chicken frozen? No problem! Just cover with warm water.
You can put this on the night before so the chicken is ready to use for soups, salads, casseroles, or Mexican food. Chicken is also tasty straight from the crockpot! Enjoy!
Baked Cheddar Chicken Spaghetti
This is a real kid friendly recipe...but adults love it too.
7 oz broken spaghetti (I use whole wheat or 1/2 wole wheat/ 1/2 white)
2 cups cubed, cooked chicken (I always cook my chicken with Season All)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1- 10.75 oz can cream of chicken, undiluted
1 cup milk
¼ t. salt
¼ t. pepper
(Optional- garlic and/or onion powder)
1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions
2. Meanwhile, in bowl, combine chicken, 1 cup cheese, soup, milk, salt and pepper, garlic/onion powder
3. Drain spaghetti- add to chicken mixture and toss to coat
4. Transfer to greased 13x9x2 baking dish (or smaller)
5. Sprinkle with remaining cheese
6. Bake uncovered at 350* for 20-25 minutes or until heated through
7 oz broken spaghetti (I use whole wheat or 1/2 wole wheat/ 1/2 white)
2 cups cubed, cooked chicken (I always cook my chicken with Season All)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1- 10.75 oz can cream of chicken, undiluted
1 cup milk
¼ t. salt
¼ t. pepper
(Optional- garlic and/or onion powder)
1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions
2. Meanwhile, in bowl, combine chicken, 1 cup cheese, soup, milk, salt and pepper, garlic/onion powder
3. Drain spaghetti- add to chicken mixture and toss to coat
4. Transfer to greased 13x9x2 baking dish (or smaller)
5. Sprinkle with remaining cheese
6. Bake uncovered at 350* for 20-25 minutes or until heated through
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Greek Salad
Here is the recipe I made for lunch today. Super yummy!
Feta Penne Greek Pasta Salad
2 Tbls olive oil
1 Tbls balsamic vinegar
3 cloves of garlic
12 oz penne pasta (whole wheat)
2 Cups of Spinach leaves (fresh)
1/4 Cup black olives
3/4 Cup Feta Cheese
Just mix and enjoy!!!
Feta Penne Greek Pasta Salad
2 Tbls olive oil
1 Tbls balsamic vinegar
3 cloves of garlic
12 oz penne pasta (whole wheat)
2 Cups of Spinach leaves (fresh)
1/4 Cup black olives
3/4 Cup Feta Cheese
Just mix and enjoy!!!
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