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African Chop                            
Entrees - Maindishes / Quick Meals        
Place mincemeat and onions in a frying pan and brown. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for half an hour. Season to taste....

Ingredients: 1 kg mince steak, 2 onions, peeled and diced, 2 x 440g tins tomato soup, curry to taste...


 


Aloo (Potato) Sandwich                            
Breakfast - Brunch / Quick Meals        
Boil 4-6 aloo (potato) in microwave ...

Ingredients: 4-6 Aloo (Potato), 1/2 Onion Chopped, Pinch of Jeera, Shredded Cheese...


 


Aluminum Foil Chicken                             
Entrees - Maindishes / Quick Meals        
Wrap each piece of chicken breast or thigh in a pouch of aluminum foil....

Ingredients: Aluminum Foil, Marinade, Chicken Breast or Thigh, ...


 


Apricot - and Blueberry - Stuffed French Toast                            
Breakfast - Brunch / Quick Meals        
Preheat oven to 300F....

Ingredients: 1 cup sliced fresh or canned apricots, 1 cup fresh or frozen bluberries, thawed and drained on paper towels, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese...


 


Asian Green Bean Stir-Fry                            
Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Quick Meals        
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add green beans and crushed red pepper and cook, stirring often, until seared in spots, 2 to 3 minutes....

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces, Pinch of crushed red pepper or to taste, 1/2 cup water...


 


Asparagus Lasagna                             
Entrees - Maindishes / Quick Meals        
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain, and cut noodles in half crosswise. ...

Ingredients: 5 wide lasagna noodles , 2 tablespoons margarine , 2 cloves garlic, chopped , 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour ...


 


Aunt B's Sloppy Joes Crockpot                            
Entrees - Maindishes / Quick Meals        
In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground turkey, onion, green pepper and garlic until browned and tender; drain. Combine in a slow cooker with remaining ingredients except buns. Cover and cook on lo...

Ingredients: 3 lbs. ground turkey, 1 c. onion, chopped, 1 c. green pepper, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, chopped...


 


Bacon Cheddar Twice-Baked Potatoes Recipe                            
Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Quick Meals        
Rub potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt. Prick in several spots with a fork....

Ingredients: 4 large Idaho baking potatoes, scrubbed clean, 2 tsp olive oil, 2 tsp kosher salt, 6 slices bacon, cooked, drained, and crumbled...


 


Baked Egg Souffle                            
Breakfast - Brunch / Quick Meals        
Pour oil into bottom of Pyrex and place in oven while preheating @ 425 °....

Ingredients: 3 large eggs, 1 cup flour, 1 cup Parmesan Cheese, 2 cups milk...


 


Baked Parmesan-Crusted Chicken                            
Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Quick Meals        
Preheat oven to 350F (175 degrees C)...

Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 cup dry breads crums, 1/3 grated parmesan cheese...


 


Balsamic Poached Chicken w/ Roasted Asparagus                             
Entrees - Maindishes / Quick Meals        
Heat oven to 400° F. Place the potatoes in a roasting pan. Drizzle with the oil. Season with 3/4 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper, and toss. Roast for 30 minutes, shaking the pan once....

Ingredients: 1 lb new potatoes, quartered, 1 lb asparagus, 1 14.5 oz can of chicken broth, 1 c. balsamic vinegar...


 


Balsamic Pork Tenderloins                            
Entrees - Maindishes / Quick Meals        
Preheat oven to 500 deg....

Ingredients: 4 1/2 lbs pork tenderloin, Balsamic vinegar, for drizzling (about 3 T.), EVOO, for drizzling, 8 garlic cloves, cracked...


 


BBQ Chicken Fingers                             
Entrees - Maindishes / Quick Meals        
PREHEAT oven to 400°F. Mix Parmesan cheese and seasonings. Add to chicken in large bowl; toss to coat. Place in shallow baking pan....

Ingredients: 1/4 cup KRAFT 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese , 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper , 1/8 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne) , 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips ...


 


Beef Salad                            
Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Quick Meals        
Saute pan add Extra Olive oil in the pan add Onion saute until golden brown add salt and black pepper cook until well done...

Ingredients: 1Romance lettuce wash,drain and cut, One Tomatoe cut in slices, One half cucumber cut in slice, 3 egg boil...


 


Beef Stew                            
Entrees - Maindishes / Quick Meals        
Scrub potatoes and cut each into quarters. Place in bottom of 4 quart slow cooker. Mix flour, salt and pepper and toss with beef to coat. Add to crockpot. Add undrained tomatoes and water and stir. ...

Ingredients: 4 medium red potatoes, 1-1/2 lbs. beef stew meat, 1/3 cup flour, 14 oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained...


 


Black Pepper Egg Curry                            
Entrees - Maindishes / Quick Meals        
Deep fry eggs(boiled) a little until light pink (poke egg with knife otherwise it can explode) ...

Ingredients: 4-6 Boiled eggs, 1 teaspoon butter, 1/2 Onion Sliced (long), 1/2 cup milk...


 


BOCA Nachos                            
Appetizers / Quick Meals        
MIX ground burger and salsa in nonstick skillet; cook on medium heat 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients: 1 pouch (1 cup) frozen BOCA Meatless Ground Burger , 1/2 cup TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Thick 'N Chunky Salsa , 16 tortilla chips , 2 Tbsp. KRAFT Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese ...


 


Breaded Rib Roast                             
Breakfast - Brunch / Quick Meals        
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Wash and pat dry the roast. Sprinkle salt and pepper over meat. ...

Ingredients: 4 pounds beef rib roast , salt to taste , ground black pepper to taste , 2 cloves garlic, chopped ...


 


Brunch Potato Casserole                             
Entrees - Maindishes / Quick Meals        
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)....

Ingredients: 4 pounds new potatoes, skinned, cut into 1-inch cubes , 1 pound processed cheese food, cubed , 1 onion, finely chopped , 1 pound bacon, cooked crisp and chopped ...


 


Buffalo Chicken Bites                            
Appetizers / Quick Meals        
Coat baking sheet with Pam. Combine flour, salt & pepper in a dish, coat chicken....

Ingredients: 1/4 cup flour, 1/4 tsp pepper, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 cup bbq sauce...


 


Buffalo-Style Beef Tacos                            
Entrees - Maindishes / Quick Meals        
Brown ground beef in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until beef is not pink, 8 to 10 minutes, breaking up with a spoon. Pour off drippings. Stir in barbecue sauce. Cook and stir 1 minute unt...

Ingredients: 1 pound extra-lean ground beef, 1/4 cup Buffalo-style barbecue sauce, 8 taco shells, 1 cup thinly sliced lettuce...


 


California Chicken Pot Pies                            
Entrees - Maindishes / Quick Meals        
Preheat oven to 400....

Ingredients: 1 (9-inch) folded refrigerated unbaked pie crust, 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup, 1 cup half and half or milk, 2 c (10 oz) cooked chicken, cut into 1/2-inch cubes...


 


Cantaloupe Chunk Fruit Cup                            
Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Quick Meals        
Place fruit in serving bowl. Combine the sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over fruit and toss gently. Refrigerate until serving....

Ingredients: 4 cups cantaloupe chunks, 3 cups strawberry halves, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon...


 


Cantonese Stir-fry Sauce                            
Entrees - Maindishes / Quick Meals        
Combine first 7 ingredients, stir until cornstarch dissolves....

Ingredients: 1/2 Cup chicken broth, 1 Tbsp white wine, 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce, 1 tsp sugar...


 


Cantonese Vegetable Scramble                            
Breakfast - Brunch / Quick Meals        
Beat eggs with egg substitute with fork or mixer until thoroughly blended, but not frothy....

Ingredients: 3 large eggs (use higher omega-3 eggs if available) , 1/2 cup egg substitute , 2 teaspoon canola oil , 1 cup sugar snap peas, cut in half on the diagonal ...


 


Caramel-Pecan Cheesecake Pie                            
Desserts - Breads / Quick Meals        
In a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, 1 egg and vanilla extract until smooth. Spread into pastry shell; sprinkle with pecans....

Ingredients: 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened, 1/2 cup sugar, 4 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract...


 


CEASER SALAD CROSTINIS                            
Appetizers / Quick Meals        
PREHEAT OVEN TO 400 SLICE BAQUETTE INTO ROUNDS, PLACE IN LARGE BOAL AND DRIZZLE WITH OLIVE OIL; TOSS TO COAT. LAY THE ROUNDS ON A COOKIE SHEET AND SRPINKLE W/SALT AND PEPPER....

Ingredients: BAQUETTES, 1/2 C OILVE OIL, SALT AND BLK PEPPER, 1 CLOVE GARLIC...


 


Cheesy Chicken                            
Entrees - Maindishes / Quick Meals        
Toss in crock-pot cook on low for 8+ hrs and serve over rice or noodles...

Ingredients: 3 Boneless-Skinless breasts, 2 cans cream of chicken soup, 1 can cheddar cheese soup, ...


 


Chelow                             
Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Quick Meals        
Pick over rice to remove any grit. Wash rice by covering in lukewarm water and agitate with your hand. Drain and repeat until water runs clear (usually at least 4 times). In a non stick pot br...

Ingredients: Cooking time - 1 1/4 hrs., 3 cups long-grain white basmati rice, 8 cups cold water, 2 tbs salt...


 


Chicken and couscous salad                            
Entrees - Maindishes / Quick Meals        
Heat broth and seasoning packet from couscous in the microwave on HIGH for 3 to 5 minutes or until broth begins to boil. Place couscous in a large bowl, and stir in broth mixture. Cover and let stand ...

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups low-sodium fat-free chicken broth, 1 (5.6-ounce) package toasted pine nut couscous mix, 3 cups chopped cooked chicken (about 1 rotisserie chicken), 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil...


 


chicken bowtie                            
Entrees - Maindishes / Quick Meals        
boil and drain pasta...

Ingredients: 1/2 lb velveeta, 1 box bowtie pasta, 1 can rotel, 2 cans chicken breast...


 


Chicken Breasts with Lime Sauce                             
Entrees - Maindishes / Quick Meals        
Coat chicken breasts with egg, and dip in bread crumbs. Place on a wire rack, and allow to dry for about 10 minutes. ...

Ingredients: 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves , 1 egg, beaten , 2/3 cup dry bread crumbs , 1 lime, juiced ...


 


Chicken Breasts with Salsa                            
Entrees - Maindishes / Quick Meals        
Place chicken in a bowl and toss well with the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes, turning once....

Ingredients: 2 skinless and boneless chicken breast halves (about 4 oz. each), Juice of 1 lemon, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 2 teaspoons minced garlic...


 


Chicken Cacciatore                            
Entrees - Maindishes / Quick Meals        
Heat large frying pan over medium heat (Electric = 5-6). Add olive oil until it gently crackles. Add Chicken. Allow to brown for 3-4 minutes, flip and brown side two. Set aside...

Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 3 TBS. Olive Oil (suggestion: Basil flavored), 2 14 oz. cans diced, italian style tomatoes, 3 stalks celery, diced...


 


Chicken Enchiladas                            
Entrees - Maindishes / Quick Meals        
Saute onion in butter until soft. Remove from heat. Stir in green chilies and chicken....

Ingredients: 1/2 c. chopped onion, 2 Tbsp butter, 1 (4 oz) can chopped green chilies, 3 c cooked chopped chicken...


 


Chicken Encilantrada                            
Entrees - Maindishes / Quick Meals        
1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and saute until soft, then stir in cilantro. Add tomatillo sauce (use fresh if desired) and season with salt and pepper to taste. Reduce he...

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1/4 cup sliced onion, 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1 (7 ounce) can green salsa...


 


Chicken Pot Pie                            
Entrees - Maindishes / Quick Meals        
PREHEAT OVEN TO 350 IN A GREASED 2-QT. CASSEROLE, LAYER THE CHICKEN, EGGS, CARROTS, AND PEAS. MIX THE SOUP, CHICKEN BROTH, AND SEASON. PUR OVER THE LAYERS. STIR THE BISCUIT MIX AND MILK, POUR OVE...

Ingredients: 2 CUPS CHOPPED CHICKEN BREAST, 2 HARD-BOILED EGGS, SLICED, 1/2 CUP SLICED CARROTS, 1/2 CUTP FROZEN GREEN PEAS...


 


Chicken Satay Stir Fry w/Orange Scented Jasmine Ri                            
Breakfast - Brunch / Quick Meals        
Make the rice. Heat water with orange zest to boiling. Add rice, return to boil, stir. Cover pot and reduce heat to simmer. Cook rice until tender, 18 min. Fluff with fork....

Ingredients: 3 3/4 c. water, Grated zest of 2 oranges, 2 c. jasmine rice, rinsed, 2 T. canola or safflower oil...


 


Chicken with Mushroom Gravy                            
Entrees - Maindishes / Quick Meals        
Place chicken in crock pot and sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a separate bowl, mix soup, broth and sliced mushrooms. Pour over chicken....

Ingredients: 6 chicken breast halves , 6 mushrooms, sliced, 1/4 c. chicken broth, 1 can cream of mushroom soup...


 


Chili Manana                            
Entrees - Maindishes / Quick Meals        
Brown ground beef - drain well. Stir in soups, milk, and peppers. Simmer for 15-20 min until heated through....

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef, 2 cans cream of chicken soup, 1 can condensed milk, 1 7oz can diced green chilies...


 


Chili Rubbed BBQ Pork Chops                            
Entrees - Maindishes / Quick Meals        
Preheat broiler....

Ingredients: 4 loin pork chops ( I buy the butterflied), garlic salt , black pepper, 2 tablespoons chili seasoning (the premix McCormick's packets) ...


 


Chocolate Icebox pudding                            
Desserts - Breads / Quick Meals        
Mix flour, butter, and nuts and press into the bottom of 9x13 baking dish. Bake for 20 min at 350 degrees. Allow to cool....

Ingredients: 1 cup flour, 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, 1 stick of butter, ...


 


Cinnamon Bread Rolls                            
Desserts - Breads / Quick Meals        
Flatten bread with a rolling pin. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/2 c. sugar and yolks. Spread on bread; roll up, jelly roll style. Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar. Lightly dip rolls in ...

Ingredients: 24 slices soft white sandwich bread, crust removed, 2 pkg. ( 8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened, 1-1/2 c. sugar, divided, 2 egg yolks...


 


Classy Trash Mac 'n Cheese                            
Entrees - Maindishes / Quick Meals        
Cook the pasta as usual. Drain and set aside. As the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet. Cook the onion and garlic for a few minutes, then add the ground meat. Season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients: 1 Box of Deluxe Mac ' Cheese/Shells n' Cheese, 1 lb. ground turkey or chicken, 1 small onion, diced, 2-3 cloves of garlic, minced...


 


Coconut Shrimp                            
Entrees - Maindishes / Quick Meals        
Heat 2 inches oil in a large skillet over med high heat. A cube of bread should brown in a count to 10 when oil is ready....

Ingredients: Canola or safflower oil, for frying, 1/2 c. plain bread crumbs , 2 pinches ground cayenne pepper, 1 1/2 t. Chinese 5 spice powder...


 


Coke Roast                            
Entrees - Maindishes / Quick Meals        
Sear roast in skillet on both sides to brown. Place in roaster, or dutch oven....

Ingredients: 1 3-4 pound boneless, beef chuck roast, 1 can coca-cola, 1 pkg. onion soup mix, sliced potatoes, carrots, optional ...


 


Cream Cheese Chicken from Enrichment                            
Entrees - Maindishes / Quick Meals        
Combine chicken, Italian seasoning and butter in crock pot on high for 1.5 hours or low for 4 hours....

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 pkg Italian seasoning mix, 1/2 cup butter, 1 can cream of mushroom soup...


 


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