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April Fool's Cupcakes
You take a normal meatloaf recipe. Divide it up into 12 balls. Cook the mini meatloaves in paper cup lined muffin tins. Cook as directed. Then you mix up some mashed potatoes and add any food coloring you would like. Decorate the cooked meatloaf cupcakes with the colored mashed potatoes and serve warm. You could also make one large meatloaf pie or cake.
Chicken Noodle Soup
1 Tbs. olive oil
2/3 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
2 boxes Swanson’s chicken broth
2 chicken breast, cooked & diced
1 – 2 cups of sea shell noodles
4 carrots (sliced)
1/2 tsp. basil (dried)
1/2 tsp. oregano (dried)
2 tsp chicken paste or bullion
salt and pepper
In a large pot heat Olive Oil. Add in the celery and onions and cook until tender (5-6 minutes). Pour in chicken broth and add the chicken , sea shell noodles, carrots, basil, oregano, chicken paste (bullion), salt and pepper. Bring everything to a boil for about 5 minutes and then reduce the heat to a simmer for about 25 minutes.
2/3 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
2 boxes Swanson’s chicken broth
2 chicken breast, cooked & diced
1 – 2 cups of sea shell noodles
4 carrots (sliced)
1/2 tsp. basil (dried)
1/2 tsp. oregano (dried)
2 tsp chicken paste or bullion
salt and pepper
In a large pot heat Olive Oil. Add in the celery and onions and cook until tender (5-6 minutes). Pour in chicken broth and add the chicken , sea shell noodles, carrots, basil, oregano, chicken paste (bullion), salt and pepper. Bring everything to a boil for about 5 minutes and then reduce the heat to a simmer for about 25 minutes.
Creamy Italian Chicken
4- 6 chicken breasts
1 dry packet Italian Dressing Mix
2 cans cream of Chicken Soup
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
Put chicken breasts in crock pot. Sprinkle with dry Italian dressing mix. Mix cream cheese and soup in separate bowl. Pour over chicken. Cook on low all day ( 6 - 8 hours). Serve over rice or noodles. (Add milk if needed to thin sauce out)
1 dry packet Italian Dressing Mix
2 cans cream of Chicken Soup
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
Put chicken breasts in crock pot. Sprinkle with dry Italian dressing mix. Mix cream cheese and soup in separate bowl. Pour over chicken. Cook on low all day ( 6 - 8 hours). Serve over rice or noodles. (Add milk if needed to thin sauce out)
Pizza Dough
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
1 tbsp honey
2 cups bread flour
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Stir in honey until well blended. Add flour one cup at a time. Beat until smooth to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic; about 5 minutes. Use to make pizza, Stromboli, calzones, etc. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 – 15 minutes until lightly brown.
3/4 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
1 tbsp honey
2 cups bread flour
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Stir in honey until well blended. Add flour one cup at a time. Beat until smooth to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic; about 5 minutes. Use to make pizza, Stromboli, calzones, etc. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 – 15 minutes until lightly brown.
Yummy Crockpot Teriyaki
3 - 4 lbs. pork roast or chicken breast (or beef)
1 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened apple juice
1/3 soy sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 tbsp cornstarch
3 tbsp cold water
Cut roast in half & rub with brown sugar. Place roast in crockpot. Pour apple juice and soy sauce over roast (or chicken). Season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours til tender.
Remove meat, cover, and let stand for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, strain the juices and return them to the crockpot. Combine the cornstarch and water until smooth. Whisk that into the crockpot. Cover and cook on high for 15 minutes. Slice the meat and serve with the gravy. Yield 6 - 8 servings.
by Recipe Zaar
1 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened apple juice
1/3 soy sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 tbsp cornstarch
3 tbsp cold water
Cut roast in half & rub with brown sugar. Place roast in crockpot. Pour apple juice and soy sauce over roast (or chicken). Season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours til tender.
Remove meat, cover, and let stand for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, strain the juices and return them to the crockpot. Combine the cornstarch and water until smooth. Whisk that into the crockpot. Cover and cook on high for 15 minutes. Slice the meat and serve with the gravy. Yield 6 - 8 servings.
by Recipe Zaar
Carbonara
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cloves minced garlic
1 onion, chopped
8-12 slices turkey bacon
2 egg whites
1 pkg spaghetti or linguine
1 cup Parmesan cheese
Basil or parsley for garnish
Cook the pasta as per the directions. While that is cooking, combine olive oil, garlic, onion and bacon in a frying pan. Cook until the bacon is done. In a bowl, beat egg whites with salt, and ground pepper. Drain pasta when done, and immediately add egg mixture to pasta. Stir the egg mixture until it is well mixed with the pasta. Cover and let sit for about 2 minutes so the steam can cook the eggs. Pour in the bacon mixture over the pasta and mix. Finish with the Parmesan cheese and serve.
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cloves minced garlic
1 onion, chopped
8-12 slices turkey bacon
2 egg whites
1 pkg spaghetti or linguine
1 cup Parmesan cheese
Basil or parsley for garnish
Cook the pasta as per the directions. While that is cooking, combine olive oil, garlic, onion and bacon in a frying pan. Cook until the bacon is done. In a bowl, beat egg whites with salt, and ground pepper. Drain pasta when done, and immediately add egg mixture to pasta. Stir the egg mixture until it is well mixed with the pasta. Cover and let sit for about 2 minutes so the steam can cook the eggs. Pour in the bacon mixture over the pasta and mix. Finish with the Parmesan cheese and serve.
Party Taco Salad
1 lb. ground beef
1 pkg. taco seasoning
1 can kidney beans or black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can of whole corn, drained
1 can of medium black olives, drained
1 large tomato, diced
1 head of lettuce, shredded
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 pkg tortilla chips
Cook the ground beef. Drain grease and mix in taco seasoning according to the packet. In a large serving bowl, combine all the ingredients. Mix lightly. Serve with your favorite salad dressing.
1 lb. ground beef
1 pkg. taco seasoning
1 can kidney beans or black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can of whole corn, drained
1 can of medium black olives, drained
1 large tomato, diced
1 head of lettuce, shredded
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 pkg tortilla chips
Cook the ground beef. Drain grease and mix in taco seasoning according to the packet. In a large serving bowl, combine all the ingredients. Mix lightly. Serve with your favorite salad dressing.
Swiss Steak
1 ½ lb tenderized round steak
½ green pepper, diced
½ onion, diced
1-2 chopped celery stalks
2 cans tomato soup
1 can water
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Brown the steak and set aside. Saute pepper, onion, and celery till soft. Add back in the beef with the tomato soup, water, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 30-45 min and serve over rice.
1 ½ lb tenderized round steak
½ green pepper, diced
½ onion, diced
1-2 chopped celery stalks
2 cans tomato soup
1 can water
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Brown the steak and set aside. Saute pepper, onion, and celery till soft. Add back in the beef with the tomato soup, water, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 30-45 min and serve over rice.
Beef Stroganoff
1 lb round steak, diced
2 tbsp butter, margarine, or oil
1 onion, diced
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup chopped mushrooms
dash of salt, pepper, and garlic powder
1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 cup sour cream
Brown meat and onion in oil. Add soup, mushrooms, spices, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook till tender. Add sour cream just before serving. Serve over cooked rice or noodles.
1 lb round steak, diced
2 tbsp butter, margarine, or oil
1 onion, diced
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup chopped mushrooms
dash of salt, pepper, and garlic powder
1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 cup sour cream
Brown meat and onion in oil. Add soup, mushrooms, spices, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook till tender. Add sour cream just before serving. Serve over cooked rice or noodles.
Pork Barbacoa
Place 1 boneless pork roast in a crockpot
Mix together and pour over the roast:
1 McCormick Grill Mate southwest marinade packet
1 ½ cups water or Dr Pepper
½ cup vinegar
2 tbsp oil
¾-1 ½ cup brown sugar
Cook on low for 5-7 hours till done in the middle. Shred the pork with a fork, then put back in the marinade and keep the crockpot on warm until serving.
Serve inside tortillas with all the usual taco fixings & Tomatillo Dressing
Tomatillo Dressing
In a blender, combine:
2 cups mayo
1 clove garlic
½ bunch cilantro, leaves only
2 tbsp water
1-2 tbsp vinegar
1 jalapeno, no seeds
1 tomatillo, quartered
½ tsp pepper
½ tsp salt
Place 1 boneless pork roast in a crockpot
Mix together and pour over the roast:
1 McCormick Grill Mate southwest marinade packet
1 ½ cups water or Dr Pepper
½ cup vinegar
2 tbsp oil
¾-1 ½ cup brown sugar
Cook on low for 5-7 hours till done in the middle. Shred the pork with a fork, then put back in the marinade and keep the crockpot on warm until serving.
Serve inside tortillas with all the usual taco fixings & Tomatillo Dressing
Tomatillo Dressing
In a blender, combine:
2 cups mayo
1 clove garlic
½ bunch cilantro, leaves only
2 tbsp water
1-2 tbsp vinegar
1 jalapeno, no seeds
1 tomatillo, quartered
½ tsp pepper
½ tsp salt
Stromboli
1 basic pizza dough recipe
1/4 cup pizza sauce
Suggested toppings:
1/2 lb. thinly sliced meats (ham, salami, turkey, pepperoni, etc.)
1/4 lb. sliced cheese (provolone, mozzarella, etc...)
1 egg white + 1 tbsp milk mix (or an egg wash)
1/4 C grated Parmesan cheese
Roll out pizza dough into a semi oval/rectangular shape. Top lightly with pizza sauce. Add whatever toppings you like. Roll the dough up into a tube. Tuck the sides in and pinch closed. Place onto a baking sheet lightly sprayed with olive oil. Cut slits into the top of the stromboli about 2 inches apart. Lightly brush with egg wash. Top with grated parmesan cheese. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Cut into pieces and serve with some warm pizza sauce.
1 basic pizza dough recipe
1/4 cup pizza sauce
Suggested toppings:
1/2 lb. thinly sliced meats (ham, salami, turkey, pepperoni, etc.)
1/4 lb. sliced cheese (provolone, mozzarella, etc...)
1 egg white + 1 tbsp milk mix (or an egg wash)
1/4 C grated Parmesan cheese
Roll out pizza dough into a semi oval/rectangular shape. Top lightly with pizza sauce. Add whatever toppings you like. Roll the dough up into a tube. Tuck the sides in and pinch closed. Place onto a baking sheet lightly sprayed with olive oil. Cut slits into the top of the stromboli about 2 inches apart. Lightly brush with egg wash. Top with grated parmesan cheese. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Cut into pieces and serve with some warm pizza sauce.
Navajo Tacos
1 loaf frozen bread dough or homemade, thaw & let rise
Vegetable oil for frying
Chili, cooked
Tomatoes, diced
Onions, diced
Lettuce, shredded
Cheddar cheese, grated
Sour cream
Salsa
Guacamole (optional)
Break off large pieces of bread dough and roll into 6 inch circles. Drop dough into hot oil and fry until lightly browned. Top with warm chili, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, cheese, sour cream, salsa, and guacamole if desired. Add anything else you might like. It is messy, but very yummy!
1 loaf frozen bread dough or homemade, thaw & let rise
Vegetable oil for frying
Chili, cooked
Tomatoes, diced
Onions, diced
Lettuce, shredded
Cheddar cheese, grated
Sour cream
Salsa
Guacamole (optional)
Break off large pieces of bread dough and roll into 6 inch circles. Drop dough into hot oil and fry until lightly browned. Top with warm chili, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, cheese, sour cream, salsa, and guacamole if desired. Add anything else you might like. It is messy, but very yummy!
Easy Chicken and Biscuits
1 can cream of potato soup
½ cup milk
A dash of thyme
A dash of pepper
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
1 cup cooked chicken, cubed
1 pkg. refrigerator biscuits
Mix the soup, milk, thyme, pepper, vegetables, and chicken in an 8 x 8 inches baking dish. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Arrange biscuits on top and cook for 15 more minutes until the biscuits are golden brown.
Hint: Double the recipe for a 9"x13" pan.
Buttermilk Biscuits
1 cup butter
2 cups buttermilk (milk + 1 tsp lemon juice)
½ teaspoon salt
6 teas. baking powder
1 teas. baking soda
4 - 6 cups flour as needed
Mix lightly, cut out shapes, & bake for 20 minutes at 375 degrees Hint: If the dough is still sticky, add more flour when rolling it out to cut into shapes.
1 can cream of potato soup
½ cup milk
A dash of thyme
A dash of pepper
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
1 cup cooked chicken, cubed
1 pkg. refrigerator biscuits
Mix the soup, milk, thyme, pepper, vegetables, and chicken in an 8 x 8 inches baking dish. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Arrange biscuits on top and cook for 15 more minutes until the biscuits are golden brown.
Hint: Double the recipe for a 9"x13" pan.
Buttermilk Biscuits
1 cup butter
2 cups buttermilk (milk + 1 tsp lemon juice)
½ teaspoon salt
6 teas. baking powder
1 teas. baking soda
4 - 6 cups flour as needed
Mix lightly, cut out shapes, & bake for 20 minutes at 375 degrees Hint: If the dough is still sticky, add more flour when rolling it out to cut into shapes.
Egg Foo Young
2 celery stocks, chopped
1 onion, diced
1 tsp ginger
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
8 oz water chestnuts, sliced
1 cup chicken, cooked & shredded
6 eggs
1 tsp sesame oil
½ tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
Saute the celery, onion, and ginger for about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes. Add water chestnuts and chicken and cook for 2 minutes. Put into a large bowl. Combine in eggs, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Make into patties. Cook first side for 6 minutes, then flip. Cook second side for 4 minutes. Serve with Chinese gravy.
Chinese Gravy
1 cup chicken broth
1 tsp soy sauce.
1 tsp corn starch
Bring chicken broth and soy sauce to a boil. Add in corn starch (mixed in 1 Tbsp water) and stir until thicken. Serve warm.
2 celery stocks, chopped
1 onion, diced
1 tsp ginger
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
8 oz water chestnuts, sliced
1 cup chicken, cooked & shredded
6 eggs
1 tsp sesame oil
½ tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
Saute the celery, onion, and ginger for about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes. Add water chestnuts and chicken and cook for 2 minutes. Put into a large bowl. Combine in eggs, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Make into patties. Cook first side for 6 minutes, then flip. Cook second side for 4 minutes. Serve with Chinese gravy.
Chinese Gravy
1 cup chicken broth
1 tsp soy sauce.
1 tsp corn starch
Bring chicken broth and soy sauce to a boil. Add in corn starch (mixed in 1 Tbsp water) and stir until thicken. Serve warm.
Pasta Salad
1 pkg. tricolor spiral pasta, cooked, drained and cooled
1 large carrot, shredded
1 cup fresh tomatoes, diced
1 cup cucumber, diced
1 can black olives
1 cup peas
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup Zesty Italian Dressing
Toss all ingredients in large bowl. Cover & refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving to blend flavors.
Hint: You can add any vegetables you like. You can also add sliced pepperoni or diced, cooked chicken.
1 pkg. tricolor spiral pasta, cooked, drained and cooled
1 large carrot, shredded
1 cup fresh tomatoes, diced
1 cup cucumber, diced
1 can black olives
1 cup peas
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup Zesty Italian Dressing
Toss all ingredients in large bowl. Cover & refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving to blend flavors.
Hint: You can add any vegetables you like. You can also add sliced pepperoni or diced, cooked chicken.
Shepard's Pie
1 lb. ground beef
2 cups hot mashed potatoes
4 oz. cream cheese, cubed
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded & divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
1 cup beef gravy
Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Brown meat in large skillet. Meanwhile, mix potatoes, cream cheese, 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese and the garlic until well blended. Drain the meat. Return to skillet; stir in vegetables and gravy. Spoon into 9-inch square baking dish; cover with potato mixture and remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese. Bake for 20 min. or until heated through.
A Kraft Foods recipe
1 lb. ground beef
2 cups hot mashed potatoes
4 oz. cream cheese, cubed
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded & divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
1 cup beef gravy
Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Brown meat in large skillet. Meanwhile, mix potatoes, cream cheese, 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese and the garlic until well blended. Drain the meat. Return to skillet; stir in vegetables and gravy. Spoon into 9-inch square baking dish; cover with potato mixture and remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese. Bake for 20 min. or until heated through.
A Kraft Foods recipe
Split Pea Soup
1 small onion, diced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1-1/2 cups dried green split peas
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
3 bay leaves
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour or until peas are tender. Discard bay leaves before serving.
1 small onion, diced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1-1/2 cups dried green split peas
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
3 bay leaves
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour or until peas are tender. Discard bay leaves before serving.
Nana's Special Spaghetti Sauce
½ lb. Boneless pork ribs or chops
3 Italian sausages, without the casing
4 - 6 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
2 large cans diced tomatoes, pureed
1 bunch Italian parsley
2 tsp basil
2 tsp Italian seasoning
Cut the meat into bit size pieces. Brown the meat in the olive oil with the garlic. Add the tomato puree and herbs. Cook for 30 minutes on a simmer.
Serve over 1 lb of cooked pasta.
½ lb. Boneless pork ribs or chops
3 Italian sausages, without the casing
4 - 6 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
2 large cans diced tomatoes, pureed
1 bunch Italian parsley
2 tsp basil
2 tsp Italian seasoning
Cut the meat into bit size pieces. Brown the meat in the olive oil with the garlic. Add the tomato puree and herbs. Cook for 30 minutes on a simmer.
Serve over 1 lb of cooked pasta.
Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
3 - 4 boneless chicken breast
1 can cream of chicken soup
10 oz. Sour cream
8 oz salsa
2 cups Colby jack cheese, grated
10 tortillas
Boil chicken til done (about 10 minutes) and cube. Mix with soup, cheese, sour cream, and salsa. Spoon onto the tortillas. Roll them up and place them in a 9"x13" baking dish. Top with remaining mixture. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes until bubbly.
Hint: I like to put a little extra salsa in the bottom of the pan to keep them from sticking.
3 - 4 boneless chicken breast
1 can cream of chicken soup
10 oz. Sour cream
8 oz salsa
2 cups Colby jack cheese, grated
10 tortillas
Boil chicken til done (about 10 minutes) and cube. Mix with soup, cheese, sour cream, and salsa. Spoon onto the tortillas. Roll them up and place them in a 9"x13" baking dish. Top with remaining mixture. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes until bubbly.
Hint: I like to put a little extra salsa in the bottom of the pan to keep them from sticking.
Angel Chicken Pasta
6 Boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup Butter
1.7 oz pkg dry Italian salad dressing mix
1/2 cup Chicken broth
1 can (10.75 oz.) Cream of mushroom soup
4 oz. Chive and Onion Cream Cheese
1 lb. Angel hair pasta
Melt butter over medium heat and stir in the pkg of dressing. Blend in broth and mushroom soup. Mix in cream cheese. Stir till smooth, but don't boil. Layer chicken in 9X13 pan. Pour sauce over and cook for 60 min. at 325 degrees (or in a crock pot for 4 hours). Serve with pasta.
6 Boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup Butter
1.7 oz pkg dry Italian salad dressing mix
1/2 cup Chicken broth
1 can (10.75 oz.) Cream of mushroom soup
4 oz. Chive and Onion Cream Cheese
1 lb. Angel hair pasta
Melt butter over medium heat and stir in the pkg of dressing. Blend in broth and mushroom soup. Mix in cream cheese. Stir till smooth, but don't boil. Layer chicken in 9X13 pan. Pour sauce over and cook for 60 min. at 325 degrees (or in a crock pot for 4 hours). Serve with pasta.
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