Recipe                        Category / Subcategory

Hash Brown Casserole                              Breakfast - Brunch / None         
Preheat to 350....
Ingredients: 32 oz frozen hash browns, 1 can cream of chicken soup, 8 oz sour cream, 1 small onion (chopped)...

Orzo, Broccoli, Feta, Olives                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Cook orzo until tender, but firm. Add broccoli and cook until al dente....
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c orzo, 1 bunch broccoli florets, 1/4 c olive oil, 3 T pine nuts...

Orange Cranberry Sauce                              Sauces / None         
Drain oranges, saving 1/4 c syrup....
Ingredients: 11 oz can mandarin oranges, 3/4 c sugar, 1 T ground ginger, 12 oz bag cranberries...

Basil Tomato Torte                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Bake pie crust according to instructions until golden brown. Remove from oven and sprinkle with 1/2 c Italian cheese. Set oven to 350....
Ingredients: 1 pie crust, 1 1/2 c Italian blend cheese, 5 Roma tomatoes, 1 c loosely packed fresh basil...

Florentine Artichoke Dip                              Appetizers / None         
Preheat to 375....
Ingredients: 10 oz frozen chopped spinach (drain / squeeze), 2 6oz jars martinated artichoke hearts, 1 c grated parmesan, 8 oz softened cream cheese...

Peach Trifle                              Breakfast - Brunch / None         
Slice cake horizontally into 3 layers. Sprinkle layers with juice. Cut into 1" cubes....
Ingredients: 12 oz pound cake, 2 c cold milk, 3 1/4 c thawed Cool Whip, 1/4 c orange juice...

Chocolate Chip Cookies                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Preheat to 375....
Ingredients: 2 1/4 c flour, 1 t baking soda, 1 c softened butter, 1 c brown sugar...

Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Preheat to 350....
Ingredients: 1 1/4 c flour, 1 t baking powder, 1/4 t salt, 1/2 c rice cereal...

Vegetable Cheese Casserole                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Preheat to 350....
Ingredients: 1 c white rice, 1 red pepper (sliced), 1 small onion (minced), 4 oz frozen peas...

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Trim pork. Scatter onion on bottom of crockpot and place pork on top. Add broth, cover and cook on low for 8 hours. Remove meat and let cool....
Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) boneless pork shoulder, 1 onion, chopped, 1/2 C chicken broth, 2 C bbq sauce...

Bruschetta Minute Steaks                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steaks; cook one minute on each side or until lightly browned on both sides....
Ingredients: 1 T oil, 6 thin boneless beef steaks, 2 large tomatoes, chopped (2 cups), 1 yellow pepper, finely chopped...

Cheesy Miracle Asparagus                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Place asparagus and water in 2 qt microwaveable casserole dish; cover. Microwave on high 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain....
Ingredients: 1 lb asparagus spears, trimmed, 1/3 C water, 1/4 C mayonnaise, 1/4 C milk...

Honey Spice Rubbed Pork Tenderloin                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Brush 2 T of dressing over pork. Mix dry ingredients; rub onto pork. Let stand 10 minutes or refrigerate up to 24 hours to marinate....
Ingredients: 1/4 C catalina dressing, 1 large pork tenderloin, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp garlic powder...

Pizza Pasta Salad                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Toss all ingredients in large bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour....
Ingredients: 3 C penne pasta, cooked and drained, 4 medium tomatoes, chopped, 12 slices pepperoni, 1 C mozzarella cheese crumbles...

BBQ Potato, Bacon and Corn Salad                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Mix dressing, bbq sauce and mustard in large bowl. Add all remaining ingredients except for the bacon. Mix lightly....
Ingredients: 1/3 C ranch dressing, 1/3 C bbq sauce, 2 T dijon mustard, 3 lb small red potatoes, cooked and quartered...

Sun-Dried Tomato and Garlic Dip                              Appetizers / None         
Mix all ingredients together until well blended. Serve with crackers and cut up veggies....
Ingredients: 1 tub cream cheese, 1/2 C mayonnaise, 1/2 C sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped, 2 T finely chopped fresh chives...

Chicken Tortilla Squares                              Appetizers / None         
Cook chicken and shred. Spoon 1 C salsa in bottom of greased baking pan. Arrange tortilla chips, then chicken. Spoon remaining salsa cheese. Cover with aluminum foil - bake for 20 minutes....
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breasts, 3 C salsa, 4 oz tortilla chips, 3/4 C shredded cheese...

Garlic Asparagus & Pasta                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Cook pasta. Cook veggies in butter and add to pasta. Cream and lemon in skillet, boil for 2-3 minutes. Toss to coat....
Ingredients: 8 oz mafalda or rotini, 2 C asparagus, 1 summer squash, 2 cloves garlic...

Scarlet Salad                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Boil potatoes (10 minutes). Add asparagus (2 minutes). Add all other ingredients on plates, top with dressing and serve....
Ingredients: 12 oz tiny new potatoes, sliced, 12 oz asparagus, 6 C salad, 1 1/2 C cooked chicken...

Ham & Apple Bagel Sandwich                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Spread bagel halves iwth mayonnaise. Top 1 bagel half with ham, apples and cheese. Microwave on high 30 seconds or until cheese melts. Cover with remaining bagel half....
Ingredients: 1 bagel, split, 2 tsp mayonnaise, 6 slices ham, 3 slices granny smith apple...

Drunken Cheey Bread                              Appetizers / None         
Heat oven to 400. Place the bread in a buttered ovenproof skillet, 9" square baking dish or casserole....
Ingredients: butter for the pan, 1/2 baguette, cut into 2 inch slices, 1/2 small yellow onion, thinly sliced, 1/8 lb thinly sliced cooked ham...

Chicken Florentine                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Heat 1 T of the dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add spinach and cook 1 minute until just wilted. Remove from skillet and cover to keep warm....
Ingredients: 3 T italian dressing, divided, 4 C baby spinach leaves, 4 small chicken breast halves, 8 slices shaved smoked ham...

Tortellini with bacon, greens and brown butter                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Cook tortellini according to directions. Cook the bacon. Add butter to skillet over medium heat and "brown". Remove from heat. Break butter into small pieces and add to skillet with arugula, salt,...
Ingredients: 1 pound cheese or meat tortellini, 4 oz sliced bacon, 6 T butter, 2 C arugula (1 bunch)...

Smoky Chicken Corn Cakes                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Shred chicken. In a bowl, combine meat, chipotle, lime juice, 1/4 tsp of salt, onion, tomatoes, and cilantro. Set aside....
Ingredients: 1 4 pound rotisserie chicken, 1 T chopped canned chipotle chilies in adobo sauce, 3 T fresh lime juice, 1 tsp kosher salt...

Penne with Ham and Asparagus                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Preheat oven to 400. Combine asparagus and squash in large baking dish. Add oil and season well with salt/pepper. Toss to coat vegetables. Roast, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, abou...
Ingredients: 1 lb asparagus, trimmed, 2 yellow squash, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces, 2 T olive oil, salt/pepper...

Monster Finger Sandwiches                              Entrees - Maindishes / Holiday Dish         
preheat oven to 350. Place 6 breadsticks on ungreased baking sheets. Spread with mmustard as desired. Divide ham strips evenly among breadsticks, placing over mustard, Repeat with cheese. Top with rem...
Ingredients: 1 11oz can refrigerated breadsticks dough, 12 slices of deli ham, cut into 1/2" strips, 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten, assorted food coloring...

BBQ Bacon Spread                              Appetizers / None         
Spread cream cheese on platter. Drizzle with bbq sauce. Top with remaining ingredients. Serve with crackers....
Ingredients: 2 pkg cream cheese, softened, 1 pkg (2.8 oz) bacon pieces, 1/2 C chopped green pepper, 1 1/2 C shredded cheddar cheese...

Baked Manicotti                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Preheat oven to 350. Spread 3/4 C of sauce on bottom of 9x13 baking dish. Mix egg and cheeses. Spoon mixture into baggie, cutting off small tip. Fill shells and place over sauce, pour remaining sa...
Ingredients: 2 C spaghetti sauce, 1 egg, beaten, 1 3/4 C ricotta, 1 1/2 C mozzarella cheese...

Corned beef and cabbage                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
In crockpot, combine water, vinegar, sugar, pepper and onions, mixing well. Place corned beef into mixture Scatter potatoes over the top and along the sides....
Ingredients: 4 C hot water, 2 T cider vinegar, 2 T sugar, 1/2 tsp pepper...

Tomato Soup                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Boil Tomatoes (when skin starts peeling open..it means it is boiled). ...
Ingredients: 5 Tomato medium sized, Pinch of salt, Pinch of pepper, 1 tbsp Butter...

Corn soup                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Add 2 cups water to corn flour and make a paste. Bring this to a boil while constantly stirring. ...
Ingredients: Corn flour (2 daroo), Pinch of salt, Pinch of pepper, 1 tbsp Butter...

Vegetable soup                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Take Onion + Palak + Cabbage + Moong Dal + Tomato + salt and bring to a boil in a cooker (2 whistles)....
Ingredients: 1 big Tomato, 1 Muthi Cabbage, 2 tbsp Moong dal, 1 Muthi Palak...

Chilli chicken                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Cut chicken chunks in small pieces. Take 3 pinches salt + baking powder + red mirch and mix it with the chicken chunks and keep aside for 2-5 minutes. Deep fry chicken chunks in oil and keep aside. ...
Ingredients: Onion , Garlic, Oil, Soy Sauce...

Baked oatmeal                              Breakfast - Brunch / None         
Preheat oven to 350. Lightly oil 8 inch square glass baking dish. Stir together oats, raisins, granulated sugar, baking powder, 1.5 tsp. cinnamon, and salt in ,large bowl. Whisk together applesauce,...
Ingredients: 3 C rolled oats, 1 C raisins, 1/4 c granulated sugar, 2 t baking powder...

Italian rice balls                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
1. In a bowl whisk together the eggs, Parmesan cheese, basil or parsley (I prefer basil), pepper, and salt; cover and refrigerate. 2. Pour the chicken broth (or water and a 1/2 teaspoon of salt) i...
Ingredients: 2 eggs, 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon dried basil or dried parsley, 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper...

Taco Soup                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Put in large stockpot for 30 minutes or in a Crock Pot on High for 4 hours....
Ingredients: 1 Large Can Tomato Sauce (29 oz.), 2 Cans Mexican Style Tomatoes (15 oz each), 2 Cans Pinto Beans (15 oz), 1# Hamburger Meat (Browned)...

extremely healthy french toast                              Breakfast - Brunch / Low-fat         
cut bread into triangles, mix egg substiiute milk brown sugar dates and cinnamin in bowl. soak bread for about 5 minutes....
Ingredients: 4 slices 100percent whole grain wheat bread/high fiber, 1/2 cup eggbeaters, 1/2cup skim or soy milk, 1tbsp ground cinnamon...

No guilt Pasta                              Entrees - Maindishes / Low-fat         
coat nonstick skillet with cooking spray med heat.throw in peppers onion garlic suate for 5-10 minthrow in turkey burger and broth.cook until lightly brown. add sauce saute for about 8 min....
Ingredients: 1cup 100 percent whold grain wheat rotini pasta, 2 oz all white meat turkey burger, 1/2cup pizza sauce /thicker consistancy, 1/2 green bell pepper...

fruity chicken salad                              Appetizers / None         
preheat oven to 350.lightly coat baking pan with cooking spray spread out chicken in pan.bake for about 25 min....
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicjen tender loins, 2tbsp fat free mayo, 1/4cup sundried cranberries, 1/4 cip chopped pineapple...

crunchy delicious oat bran muffins                              Breakfast - Brunch / Low-fat         
put oatbran mix into bowl.add dried fruit and water.mix until thick....
Ingredients: 1/2 cup cholesterol free oat bran mix, mix 1/4cup dates raisins and fig, 1/4cup water, cooking spray...

high protien fruit smoothie                              Beverages / Low-fat         
put yogurt into blender.then fruit then milk then egg substitute....
Ingredients: 1 cup light strawberry yogurt, 1/2 cup sliced strawberries, 1 cup skim milk, 1/4 cup egg substitute...

alternative to ginger sesame chicken n rice                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
lightly coat your non-stick skillet with cooking spray....
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken tender loins, 1 whole bag whole grain boil n bag rice, 2tbsp sesame ginger sauce preferably authentic, 1/4cup broccoli cutlets...

Southwestern Cauliflower                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Cook cauliflower until tender in boiling water. Combine with 2 tablespoons of butter and all other ingredients except bread crumbs....
Ingredients: 2 lbs. cauliflower, 4 T. butter, 4oz drained green chilies, 1/2 cup diced onions...

Cherry Delight                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Mix pineapple, milk and pie filling. Add nuts and marshmallows. Fold in cool whip. Pour into 9 x 13” pan and freeze. ...
Ingredients: 8oz cool whip, 1 small can pineapple chunks, undrained, 1 cup chopped nuts, 1 can eagle brand condensed milk...

Gooey Butter Cake                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Mix the first 3 ingredients and put into 9 x 13 inch pan. Cook at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. ...
Ingredients: 1 yellow cake mix, 2 eggs, 1 cube melted butter, ...

Banana Bread                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Smash bananas. Blend shortening and sugar together. Add the eggs and bananas to mixture and stir....
Ingredients: 1/2 cup of Shortening, 1 cup white sugar, 2 eggs, 1 1/2 cup flour...

Clam Chowder                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Sauté onion, celery and potatoes. In large pan melt butter. Add flour to butter, stirring until smooth....
Ingredients: 1 Large Can Minced Clams, 3/4 cup flour, 1 quart half and half, 1 1/2 t. salt...

Mexican Corn Pie                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Grease 10” pie plate generously. Beat eggs. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. ...
Ingredients: 3 large eggs, 8 3/4 oz. can creamed corn, 10oz frozen corn, thawed and drained, 1/2 cup melted butter...

Cream Puffs                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Bring water and margarine to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in flour. Once it becomes a ball put back on heat for one minute. Remove from heat again....
Ingredients: 1 cup water, 6 T. butter, 1 cup flour, 4 eggs...

Cranberry Jello                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Bring pineapple and water to boil. Remove from heat and add jello. Stir until jello is dissolved. Add other ingredients and chill. ...
Ingredients: 2 8.5oz cans crushed pineapple, 1/2 cup water, 2 3oz boxes cherry jello, 2 cans cranberry sauce...

Sweet Potato Casserole                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Beat first seven ingredients together. Put in 2 quart baking dish. In separate bowl combine brown sugar, pecans and flour and cut butter in. Sprinkle crumb mixture over casserole. Bake at 375 degree...
Ingredients: 3 cups cold mashed sweet potatoes, 1 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup soft butter...

Velvety Vegetable Cheese Soup                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Place vegetables and broth in large saucepan, cover. Bring to boil on medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, simmer 10 min. or until vegetables are tender. Mash vegetable if desired, I preger them chun...
Ingredients: 1 pkg. 16oz. frozen broccoli, cauliflower, carrot mix, 2 cans 14oz chicken broth, 1 lb. velveeta cheese, ...

Beef Noodle Bowl                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Cook pasta as directed on package, adding vegetables to the boiling water for the last 2 minutes of the pasta cooking time....
Ingredients: 8 oz. box linguine or similiar noodle, 3 cups broccoli flowers, 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced (about 2 cups), 2 tsp oil...

Shipwreck Dinner                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Brown meat in a large skillet and drain. Stir in macaroni, cheese sauce mix, tomatoes, peas and milk. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover. Simmer 12 minutes or until noodles are tender....
Ingredients: 1 lb. extra lean ground beef, 1 pkg. Kraft Macaroni & Chees, 1 can stewed tomaotes, undrained, 1 cup frozen green peas...

Chicken Parmesan with Rotini                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Cook pasta according to package. Combine cracker crumbs, parmesan cheese and oregano in a pie pan. Beat egg white and pour onto another pie pan. Dip chicken in egg white then roll in crumb mixture unt...
Ingredients: 3 cups whole wheat rotini pasta, 10-20 Ritz crackers crushed, 3 T Kraft 100% grated Parmesan cheese, 1 t dried oregano...

Ranch Dressing                              Sauces / Low-fat         
Combine all ingredience....
Ingredients: 1 cup of low-fat yogurt, 1 package of Hidden Valley Ranch mix, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1/3 cup of milk...

Grandma's Dill Pretzels                              Appetizers / None         
Preheat oven to 250*. Mix the garlic powder, dill and lemon pepper together with the oil....
Ingredients: 1 cup vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dill, 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper...

Olive Balls                              Appetizers / None         
Combine the margarine, flour, cheese and paprika. Knead the mixture well....
Ingredients: 1/2 cup margarine, melted, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 cups grated cheddar cheese, paprika to taste...

Couscous Salad                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Mix all the ingredients together....
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups plain couscous, 1-1 1/2 cups Newman's Own Oil & Vinegar, 1 15 oz. can of corn - with juice, 3.8 oz can drained sliced black olives...

HOT ARTICHOKE DIP                              Appetizers / None         
Heat oven to 350 degrees...
Ingredients: 4 medium green onions (1-2 more if you prefer), 1can artichoke hearts (16 oz.) (I prefer two cans), 1/2 cup mayo (regular or lite), 1/2 cup grated parmesean cheese (large shreds)...

Basic Baguettes                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Mix all ingredients; knead for 5 minutes until dough is smooth and somewhat elastic....
Ingredients: 2 1/2C bread flour (14 oz/400g), scant 1 1/4 C room temperature water (9.8 oz/280g), 1 1/4 tsp salt, 1 tsp yeast...

Basic Balsamic Salad Dressing                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Cover the bottom of a small tupperware container with mustard. Fully cover the mustard with balsamic vinegar, then with a thinnish layer of olive oil....
Ingredients: mustard, raspberry jam, balsamic vinegar, olive oil...

Smoked Salmon, Asparagus, and Avocado Salad                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Bring a large pan of salted water to a boil; add the asparagus and cook for 4 minutes. Refres under cold running water and drain again. Cut into bite-sized pieces and set aside....
Ingredients: 3 1/2 oz asparagus spears, 1 medium ripe avocado, 1/2 tsp lemon juice, lettuce, mesclun mix...

Corn Cheese Chowder                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Vegetarian         
Using a saute pan over medium heat, saute onion in butter until tender...
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, melted, 1/4 cup chopped onion, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 4 cups milk...

Vegetarian Chili                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Vegetarian         
In large saucepan, saute zucchini, onion and red pepper in oil until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in beans, tomatoes, corn and brown sugar. Cover and simmer 8 to 10 minutes....
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped zucchin, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup chopped red or green bell pepper, 1 tablespoon olive oi...

Hi-Fiber Granola                              Breakfast - Brunch / None         
Heat raisins and water together. Blend until smooth in blender with bananas and salt....
Ingredients: RAISIN MIXTURE, 1 cup raisins, 3/4 cup water, 2 ripe bananas...

Shortbread -                              Desserts - Breads / None         
**Mix together until a ball is made** Then make into balls and put on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for approx. 10 - 15 min. or until very lightly browned Sprinkle with icing sug...
Ingredients: 1/2 cup cornstartch , 1/2 cup icing sugar , 1 cup all purpose flour , 3/4 cup softened butter (room temp. soft works best...

Colorful Coleslaw                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
In a lg. bowl, combine the cabbage, peppers, carrots, and onions. In a blender, combine the dressing ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Drizzle over vegetables and toss to coat. Cover and re...
Ingredients: 5 c. shredded cabbage, 1 each med. green, sweet red and yellow pepper, julienned, 2 c. julienned carrots, 6 green onions, thinly sliced...

Thanksgiving Stuffing                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Brown bacon until crisp. Drain partially, saving some of the drippings, add onion and celery, brown celery and onion until tender. Add seasonings....
Ingredients: 2 loaves of bread dried and cut into pieces, 1 bunch of celery diced, 1 large onion diced, 1 pound of bacon cut into pieces and browned...

MICROWAVE CHICKEN FAJETES                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
MARINATE CHICKEN IN DRESSING OVERNIGHT,DRAIN,RESERVE DRESSING CUT CHICKEN IN BIT SIZE PIECES MICROWAVE CHICKEN 2 MINUTES ON HIGH, DRAIN...
Ingredients: 2 WHOLE CHICKEN BREASTS, SPLIT,DEBONED,SKINNED, 1 BOTTLE KRAFT ZESTY ITALIAN DRESSING, , 1 GREEN PEPPER CUT IN STRIPS ...

BROCCOLI CASSEROLE                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
SAUTE CELERY AND ONION. MIX INTO REST OF INGREDIENTS. BAKE IN GREASED BAKING DISH AT 350 FOR 35 MINUTES....
Ingredients: 1/2 CUP SLICED CELERY, 1/2 CUP CHOPPED ONION, 1 CUP COOKED RICE, 1CAN CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP...

CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
BUTTER A 9X13 PAN. SPRINKLE RICE IN BOTTOM OF PAN, SPREAD ONIONS,CELERY AND MUSHROOMS ON RICE. ADD CHICKEN ON TOP OF MIXTURES. MIX SOUP AND MILK TOGETHER, POUR OVER TOP OF CHICKEN. COVER WITH FOIL. ...
Ingredients: 2 CUPS UNCOOKED RICE, 1 CAN CREAM OF CHICKEN SOUP, 1 CAN CREAM OF MUSHROOM OR CELERY SOUP, 2 SOUP CANS OF MILK...

GREEN ENCHILADAS                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
MIX ALL INGREDIENTS EXCEPT CHEESE IN LARGE PAN. HEAT. PUT LAYER OF TORTILL SHELLS ON BOTTON OF BAKING PAN. COVER WITH MIXTURE. REPEAT UNTIL ALL OF MIXTURE IS USED. END WITH MIXTURE. TOP WITH CHEESE. B...
Ingredients: 8 OZ SOUR CREAM, 1 CAN GREEN ENCHILADA SAUCE ( I USE RED ), 1 CAN CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP, 1 CHOPPED ONION...

NAPA SALAD                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
COMBINE EVERYTHING AND IT'S READY TO EAT...
Ingredients: 3 PKG ORIENTAL RAMON NOODLES, 1/2 CUP SUNFLOWER SEEDS, 1/2 CUP BUTTER, BROWN IN SKILLET, SET ASIDE...

CREAM FILLED CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES                              Desserts - Breads / None         
BEAT EGG, CREAM CHEESE, SUGAR AND SALT TOGETHER. ADD CHOCOLATE CHIPS, MIX WELL AND SET ASIDE....
Ingredients: 1 EGG, 8 OZ CREAM CHEESE, 1/3 CUP SUGAR, 1/8 TSP SALT...

Beef - Sheppard's Pie                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Heat 1/4 cup butter in 9 inch skillet, add onion and cook til lightly brown, then add beef and seasonings continue cooking 5 min. Stir in gravy and heat until bubbly. ...
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, 1 cup diced onion, 2 cloves crushed garlic, 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef...

EGG AND CHEESE BREAKFAST MUFFINS                              Breakfast - Brunch / None         
Combine all ingredients in order, in a large bowl. Mixing as you go....
Ingredients: 8 slices of whole wheat or oat bread (cut into cubes), 8 omega healthy eggs, 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1 cup of sweet onion chopped ...

No bake cookies                              Desserts - Breads / None         
In a heavy saucepan bring to a boil, the sugar, cocoa, butter and milk. Let boil for 1 min then add peanut butter, vanilla. Then add to oatmeal in separte bowl. On a sheet of waxed paper, drop mixt...
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar, 4 tablespoons cocoa, 1 stick butter, 1/2 cup milk...

Apple Turn Overs                              Desserts - Breads / None         
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Ingredients: 1 teaspoon grated orange zest, 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice, 1, ...

BAKING POWDER BISCUITS                              Desserts - Breads / None         
IN A BOWL COMBINE THE FLOUR, BAKING POWDER AND SALT. CUT IN SHORTENING UNTIL MIXTURE RESEMBLES COARSE CRUMBS. STIR IN ENOUGH MILK UNTIL THE DOUGH IS MOIST BUT NOT STICKY. TURN ONTO A FLOURED SURFAC...
Ingredients: 7 CUPS ALL PURPOSE FLOUR, 10 TEAS BAKING POWDER, 3 TEAS SALT, 1 -1/3 CUPS SHORTENING...

BISCUITS                              Desserts - Breads / None         
MIX DRY INGREDIENTS, CUT IN SHORTENING UNTIL MIXTURE LOOKS LIKE COARSE MEAL. ADD MILK AND STIR JUST ENOUGH TO HOLD DOUGH TOGETHER. PLACE ON FLOURED SURFACE AND KNEAD LIGHTLY 10 TIMES. PAT DOUGH 1/2...
Ingredients: 2 CUPS SIFTED FLOUR, 2 TEAS BAKING POWDER, 1 TEAS SALT, 1/4 TEAS BAKING SODA...

Parmesan Croutons / Toasts                              Appetizers / None         
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice the baguette diagonally into 1/4 inch thick slices (Should get 20 - 25 pieces). Lay the slices in one layer on a baking sheet and brush each with olive oil and...
Ingredients: 1 baguette, 1/4 cup olive oil plain or flavored with basil or garlic, Kosher salt, Freshly ground pepper...

Margariats                              Beverages / None         
Combine lime juice, lemon juice, Triple Sec and ice in a blender and puree until completely blended. Add the tequila and puree for 2 seconds more. If you like salt on rim of the glass then rub the o...
Ingredients: 1 lime halved, Kosher salt, 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 5 limes), 2 Tbs. freshly squeezed lemon juice...

TORTELLINI WITH PEAS & TARRAGON                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Cook the tortellini according to the package directions. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 6 minutes. Increase heat to medium-h...
Ingredients: 1 pound frozen cheese tortellini, 2 TBS. olive oil, 1 onion, chopped, 3 TBS. unsalted butter...

Grilled Chicken Salad                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Quick Meals         
Grill the chicken....
Ingredients: Grilled Chicken, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Carots...

Strawberry Rhubarb Sponge Pudding                              Desserts - Breads / None         
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Ingredients: 1 1/3 pounds rhubarb, cut into 1-inch lengths (about 5 cups), , , ...

Meatball Sliders                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Make Tomato Sauce: Puree tomatoes with their juice, 1 can at a time, in blender and transfer to bowl. Heat oil in large heavy pot until it shimmers then saute onion until golden, 6 min. Add garlic a...
Ingredients: 2 (28oz) can whole tomatoes in juice, 1/4 C olive oil, 1 med. onion chopped fine, 5 garlic cloves minced...

tuna and black bean salad                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
combine the beans and all other ingredients, except the tuna, and mix well....
Ingredients: 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed , 1 teaspoon black pepper, 2 teaspoons lemon zest, 1/4 cup lemon juice...

HAM AND CHEESE ROLL                              Appetizers / None         
MIX AND ROLL INTO BALL. ROLL BALL IN THE CUP OF CHOPPED HAM....
Ingredients: 1-8 OZ PKG CREAM CHEESE, 1 CUP GRATED SHARP CHEESE, 1/4 CUP CHOPPED HAM - 1 CUP CHOPPED HAM, 1 TEAS MINCED ONION...

PARTY MEATBALLS                              Appetizers / None         
PLACE MEATBALLS IN CROCKPOT. MIX CHILE SAUCE AND GRAPE JELLY TOGETHER, POUR OVER MEATBALLS AND HEAT UNTIL HOT. RECIPE CAN BE DOUBLED OR TRIPLED....
Ingredients: MEATBALLS ( use your own recipe, I use precooked - frozen Italian style, 72 count from Wal-Mart ), 1 CAN CHILI SAUCE, 8 OZ GRAPE JELLY, ...

SAMMYS CHEESE BALL                              Appetizers / None         
MIX ALL INGREDIENTS. ROLL INTO BALL. ROLL BALL IN CHOPPED NUTS. PEPPER GETS HOTTER AS IT SETS....
Ingredients: 3 PKG CREAM CHEESE, 1/2 ONION CHOPPED, 1/2 MANGO CHOPPED, 1 SM JAR DICED PIMIENTO...

COTTAGE CHEESE SALAD                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
MIX JELLO WITH PINEAPPLE. COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS. REFRIGERATE UNTIL READY TO SERVE....
Ingredients: 1 SMALL CARTON COOL WHIP, 1 SMALL CARTON COTTAGE CHEESE, 1 PKG JELLO ANY FLAVOR, 1 SMALL CAN CRUSHED PINEAPPLE DRAINED...

PEA OR BEAN SALAD                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
MIX ALL INGREDIENTS, REFRIGERATE ....
Ingredients: 1 CAN GREEN PEAS OR DRAINED KIDNEY BEANS, 1/4 CUP CHOPPED CELERY, 1/4 CUP CHOPPED ONION, 1/2 CUP SMALL CUBED CHEESE...

easy punch                              Beverages / None         
mix 7-up and juice half and half. float italian ices in the bowl to keep it cold!...
Ingredients: 2 liter bottle 7-up, 1 64 oz bottle white grape juice, frozen italian ice, whatever flavor you like, ...

CORNBREAD SALAD                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
PREPARE CORNBREAD, COOL. CRUMBLE 1/2 OF CORNBREAD INTO LARGE BOWL. LAYER INGREDIENTS IN ORDER: 1 CAN BEANS, 1 CUP DRESSING, 1/2 OF PEPPER, 1 CAN CORN, 1 CAN TOMATOES, 1/2 BACON BITS, 1/2 OF CHEESE, ...
Ingredients: 1 PKG MEXICAN CORNBREAD MIX, 1- 16 OZ GREEN GODDESS OR RANCH DRESSING, 2- 16 OZ CANS PINTO BEANS, DRAINED, 1 CHOPPED GREEN PEPPER...

COLE SLAW                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
WHILE CUTTING UP CABBAGE, CUT SMALL SLICES OF PEPPER, ONION AND CARROT TO PROCESSOR TO HELP DISTRIBUTE FLAVOR. USE ONLY 1/4 TO 1/2 OF ONION AND PEPPER. MIX MIRACLE WHIP, SUGAR, OIL AND VINEGAR UNTIL...
Ingredients: 1-2 HEADS CABBAGE, 1 GREEN PEPPER, 1 SMALL ONION, 1 MEDIUM CARROT...

JUDYS CORN SALAD                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
MIX WELL AND LET SET ABOUT 30 MINUTES....
Ingredients: 2 CANS FIESTA CORN, DRAINED, 2 CANS WHITE CORN, DRAINED, 6 GREEN ONIONS, CHOPPED, 1 MEDIUM CUCUMBER, CHOPPED...

HOLLYS BROCCOLI SALAD                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
CHOP BROCCOLI INTO SMALL PIECES. TOSS BROCCOLI, ONION, CHEESE, SUNFLOWER SEEDS AND BACON BITS. MIX MAYO AND SUGAR TOGETHER. ADD TO BROCCOLI MIXTURE JUST BEFORE SERVING....
Ingredients: 3 LARGE HEADS BROCCOLI, TOPS ONLY, 1/4 CUP DICED RED ONION, 1/2 CUP GRATED CHEDDAR CHEESE, 1/4 CUP SUNFLOWER SEEDS...

2 X 4 SOUP                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
BROWN MEAT AND DRAIN. ADD REST OF INGREDIENTS. SIMMER 10 MINUTES OR LONGER....
Ingredients: 2 CANS PINTO BEANS, 2 CANS RO-TEL TOMATOES, 2 CANS MINESTRONI SOUP, 2 LBS. GROUND CHUCK...

TEX -MEX SOUP                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
BRING FIRST 5 INGREDIENTS TO A BOIL. ADD LAST 4 INGREDIENTS ( DO NOT DRAIN ). SIMMER AT LEAST 20 MINUTES. BEST IF SLOW COOKED 2-3 HOURS. RECIPE CAN BE DOUBLEDL...
Ingredients: 1 LB. GROUND BEEF, BROWNED, 2 PKG TACO BELL SEASONING MIX, 1 PKG HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH DRESSING MIX, 1 ONION...

MEAT LOAF                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
MIX ALL INGREDIENTS TOGETHER. BAKE IN 8X8 PAN AT 350 FOR 45 MINUTES. COVER WITH FOIL TO KEEP TOP FROM GETTING TOO BROWN....
Ingredients: 1 LB GROUND BEEF, 1 EGG, SMALL ONION, 1/2 CUP OATS...

TO FRY DEER STEAKS                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
SPRINKLE SALTS AND PEPPER ON BOTH SIDES OF STEAK. SHAKE IN BAG OF FLOUR UNTIL COVERED. FRY IN HOT OIL, BROWNING ON BOTH SIDES....
Ingredients: DEER STEAKS SLICED THIN, SEASONED SALT, SALT, PEPPER...

SWISS STEAK                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
PLACE STEAK IN BOTTOM OF GREASED OR SPRAYED PAN. SALT AND PEPPER. SLICE ONION ON TOP OF MEAT, COVER WITH TOMATO SOUP. COVER WITH FOIL AND BAKE IN 350 OVEN FOR 1 HOUR OR UNTIL MEAT IS TENDER....
Ingredients: BEEF OR DEER STEAKS, SLICED ONION , SALT AND PEPPER, 1 CAN OF TOMATO SOUP...

HAWAIIAN CHICKEN                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
MIX SAUCES AND PRESERVES, ADD ONIONS. BOIL CHICKEN ABOUT 20 MINUTES, DRAIN. POUR SAUCES OVER CHICKEN, SIMMER 45 MINUTES. ADD GREEN PEPPERS THE LAST 10 MINUTES OF COOKING....
Ingredients: 2 CUT UP CHICKENS OR 4-6 CHICKEN BREASTS, 1 CUP BQ SAUCE, 1 CUP CHOPPED ONION, 2 TBSP SOY SAUCE...

Honey Wheat Bread                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Dissolve yeast and sugar in 1/2 cup warm water. Combine milk, 1/4 cup water, shortening, honey, salt and wheat flour in food processor or bowl. Mix in yeast mixture, and let rest 15 minutes. Add bre...
Ingredients: 1 (.25 oz) package rapid raise yeast, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 cup warm water, 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk...

Smoked Paprika Roasted Salmon w/Wilted Spinach                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Mix orange juice, 2tablespoons of the oil and 1 teaspoonof the thyme in small bown. Place salmon in large glass dish. Add marinade, turn to coat well. Cover. Refrigerate 30 min. or longer for extra...
Ingredients: 1/4 cup orange juice, 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided, 2 teaspoons Thyme, divided, 2 lbs salmon fillets...

Pasta with Roasted Vegetables                              Entrees - Maindishes / Low-fat         
Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Have a roasting pan ready....
Ingredients: 1 lb. asparagus, woody ends snapped off, cut in 2-in. pcs., 1 each medium red onion and yellow bell pepper, cut in 1-in. chunks, Olive oil nonstick cooking spray, 1 tsp. each crushed fennel seeds, paprika and dried thyme...

Applesauce Nut Bread                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Mix together dry ingredients and nuts (pecans or walnuts). In mixing bowl beat egg. Add applesauce and melted shortening. ...
Ingredients: 2 c. flour , 3/4 c. sugar , 3 t., baking powder , 1t. salt ...

Chicken Casserole                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Cut cooked chicken into small bite size pieces. Place in bottom of casserole dish. ...
Ingredients: Cook chicken, skinless and boneless , 1 8oz tub sour cream , 1 can mushroom soup, 1/4 can evoraporated milk ...

Oriental Ramen Salad                              Breakfast - Brunch / None         
Combine all the ingredients...
Ingredients: 3 Packages Ramen Noodles, 1 Cabbage, shredded, 8 Scallions, chopped, 1/4 cup Apple Juice...

Berry Love Potion                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Place the first 3 ingredients in blender and mix on high until you have a uniform color. ...
Ingredients: 1/2 cup frozen strawberries, 1/2 cup frozen raspberries, 1 cup white grape juice, maraschino cherries, for garnish ...

A students coffee cake                              Breakfast - Brunch / None         
1. For this recipe, you will need a cup, fork, 1-cup measure, mixing spoon, Tablespoon, teaspoon, 9-inch glass pie plate, and a knife. 2. First you will want to crack your egg into a cup and beat it...
Ingredients: 2 cups Bisquick baking mix , 1 egg, beaten , 2/3 cup water, 1/3 cup sugar ...

Best Chocolate Frosting                              Desserts - Breads / None         
In double boiler melt 3 or 4 squares Baker's Unsweetened Chcolate and 3 T. butter (or margarine) over hot water. (be sure children are not too close so if water spill they will not get burned.)...
Ingredients: 3-4 squares Chocolate , 3 T. butter or margarine , , 4 c. confectioners' sugar ...

Snapple Peach Tea                              Beverages / None         
Bring water to a rapid boil in a large saucepan...
Ingredients: 2 quarts water , 2 lipton tea bags , 3/4 cup granulated sugar , 1/4 cup bottled lemon juice, plus ...

Hot Tuna Sandwitches                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Combine first 8 ingredients and spread on top of each bottom bun half...
Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked , 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese , 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped , 3 tablespoons green peppers, chopped ...

30 Minute Chili                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Brown beef with onion and garlic in 5 qt dutch oven or large skillet over med high heat for 5 to 6 minutes. ...
Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger (or chili meat) , 1 medium yellow onion , 4 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped, 2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder ...

Microwave Salmon Filets                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Thaw filet in refrigerator for several hours, or immerse package in cold water for 30 minutes. Place filet in small microwave casserole dish...
Ingredients: 4 individually packaged frozen salmon fillets (about 1 " thick by 1 1/2" wide by 4-inch long) , lemon pepper seasoning , butter or margarine , ...

Twice Bakes Potatoes (Microwave)                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Pierce well-scrubbed potatoes twice. Place 1 inch apart on paper towel in oven. Microwave at HIGH 10 1/2 to 12 1/2 minutes, or until just softened, rearranging and turning over after half the ...
Ingredients: 4 large baking potatoes, 6 slices bacon , 1/4 cup butter or margarine , 2 green onions, chopped ...

Microwave Scrambled Eggs                              Breakfast - Brunch / None         
Beat eggs well. Add milk, salt and pepper. ...
Ingredients: 4 eggs, 3 teaspoons milk, salt and pepper, onions, diced...

Dorm Room Chicken Parmesean                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Cook chicken as package directs, stopping just short, maybe about 1-2 minutes. ...
Ingredients: 4 frozen breaded chicken patties, 1 cup fire-roasted tomato and garlic pasta sauce, 1 cup shredded mozzarella and asiago cheece with roasted garlic, ...

Power Smoothies                              Beverages / None         
Toss all ingredients in blender and frappe...
Ingredients: 1 large banana , 5 strawberries, frozen or fresh , 1/2 cup blueberries, frozen or fresh , 1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, or 1/2 cup orange juice ...

Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Preheat oven to 350°F. Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla. Set aside. ...
Ingredients: 1/2 cup softened butter, unsalted , 2 eggs , 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed , 1/4 cup dried cranberries ...

Banana Bread                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Cream butter, sugar, then add eggs. Then add bananas. Combine dry ingredients and add to preceding....
Ingredients: 1/2 c. butter, 1 c. sugar, 2 eggs, 2 c. flour...

Cafe Rio Pork                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
In a crock pot add everything but the pork. Mix Well. Add pork roast, cook on low for 12 hours. Check every so often to see if tender....
Ingredients: 4 lbs. Butt Pork (cook thawed), 4 8oz. cans tomato sauce, 3 tsp minced garlic, 2-4 cups brown sugar (depending how sweet you like it, I use 3)...

Cafe Rio Lime Rice                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Mix all in rice cooker or pot until done....
Ingredients: 4 tbls butter, 2 1/2 cups rice , 4 1/2 cups chicken broth, 1 1/2 tsp salt...

Cafe Rio Creamy Cilantro Dressing                              Sauces / None         
Mix all ingredients together in blender. Blend until smooth, Chill and serve....
Ingredients: 1 16oz jar La Victoria green salsa, 1 pkg. buttermilk ranch dressing (dry), 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup mayonnaise...

Pepper Steak                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Make a marinade by combining the soy sauce and sugar; marinade beef strips several hours or overnight in refrigerator....
Ingredients: 1 lb. round steak, cut into strips, 2 medium green peppers, cut in strips (can also use red bell peppers), 2 medium tomatoes, choped in large pieces, 3 T. soy sauce...

Bean Salad                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Low-carb         
Place the zest of one lemon in a mixing bowl. Squeeze juice of all three lemons into bowl and add onions to soak for five minutes....
Ingredients: 3 lemons, 1 red onion diced, 1 bunch of cilantro chopped, 4 roma tomatoes diced...

Chicken and White Bean Chili                              Entrees - Maindishes / Low-carb         
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, about five minutes. Add garlic and cook about one more minute....
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon EVOO, 1 medium onion, rough chop, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 lb chicken cutlets, cut into 1/2 inch pieces...

6-Hour Chili                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
1. Brown meat and drain. Add to 6-qt crockpot. 2. Add garlic, onion, tomatoes with juice, chili powder, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, cornmeal, and beef stock. Cover and cook in crockpot for 6 hours ...
Ingredients: 5- pound ground beef, garlic, 2 large chopped onions, 1 can (28 0zs) chopped tomatoes with juice...

Asparagus and Yellow Pepper Risotto                              Entrees - Maindishes / Vegetarian         
Wash asparagus several times in cold water to remove sand. Using a sharp knife, cut off woody ends at base of spears. With a vegetable peeler, peel stalks from the base of the spear up, leaving tips i...
Ingredients: 1 ¼ lbs medium-size asparagus, 5 - to 5 1/2 cups Vegetable Broth homemade or canned, 1 large firm yellow bell pepper, halved, cored, seeded, de-ribbed, and cut into 1 inch long strips, 2 tsp olive oil...

Chinese Chicken                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Dip chicken in egg, then flour, fry in butter. Put in pan...
Ingredients: Chicken Wings/Thighs, 1 beaten egg, 1 cup flour, 1 cup butter...

Beef Bourguignon                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Saute bacon in a large skillet until brown. Remove with a slotted spoon. Season beef cubes with salt, pepper and flour and fry in the bacon grease a few at a time until thoroughly browned. Combine bee...
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped bacon , 3 pounds lean beef, cut into 2 inch cubes , 1 tablespoon salt , 2 tablespoons flour ...

BELL PEPPER-FETA PASTA TOSS                              Entrees - Maindishes / Vegetarian         
Draining the pasta over the bell pepper may seem an unusual procedure, but it works great. This method cooks the pepper strips slightly before you toss them with the rest of the ingredients....
Ingredients: 3/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley, 6 ounces uncooked linguine, 1/4 teaspoon salt , 1 (4-ounce) package crumbled feta cheese with basil and sun-dried tomatoes ...

Kartaeffel Mit Glaze                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Peel and cut potatoes into cubes. Cook 20 minutes in boiling salted water. As potatoes are cooking, in small saucepan cook 1/2 cup chopped onions in 1/2 cube butter 7 minutes on low heat; then add 1...
Ingredients: 3 medium potatoes, 6 cups boiling water, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup chopped onions...

Berenjena a la Italiana (Italian-Style Eggplant)                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Vegetarian         
COLD MARINATED VEGETABLE S like these round out a good asado. The seasonings used here work well for zucchini, too. ...
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. coarse salt , 2 medium eggplants, peeled, trimmed, and thinly sliced crosswise , 1 cup olive oil , 5 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced ...

BLACK BEAN & CARAMELIZED ONION BURRITOS                              Entrees - Maindishes / Vegetarian         
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sugar. Sauté 5 minutes, or until tender. Reduce heat to medium. Cont...
Ingredients: Three cups thinly sliced red onion , 2 teaspoons sugar , 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme , One 15-oz can black beans, rinsed and drained ...

Broccoli Casserole                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Vegetarian         
Chop onion coarsely and boil in water till tender. Add broccoli and cook till tender crisp. Add milk and salt and heat. Add thickening and simmer gently for about 2 minutes. Fold in cheese and pour in...
Ingredients: 1 box of broccoli, 1 onion, 1 can cream of mushroom, 1 cup broth with 4 T flour mixed in...

Broccoli, cheese and rice casserole                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Gluten-Free         
preheat oven to 350 deg...
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked instant rice (I use brown), ½ cup chopped onion, ¼ cup skim milk, 4 oz light processed cheese, cubed like velveeta – I like cheddar instead...

Caesar Chicken                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
In a Ziploc bag, add olive oil, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic salt and pepper. Add chicken. Refrigerate 15 minutes. On plate mix crushed croutons and parmesan cheese. Remove c...
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 3 T olive oil, 1 ½ T fresh lemon juice, 1 teas Worcestershire sauce...

Chicken Cacciatore                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Brown chicken in 1 T olive oil. Add onion and sauté lightly. Add tomato sauce and spices. Simmer 15-20 minutes. Add pepper slices. Simmer 45 minutes. Serve over rigatoni....
Ingredients: 2 lbs. boneless chicken breasts cut in large chunks (1/4 breast), ½ onion, chopped, 1 28 oz can hunts tomato sauce, 1 tsp basil...

Chicken with penne in creamy tomato sauce                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Cook the pasta in a pan of lightly salted boiling water, according to the pack instructions until it is 'al dente' (with a bite)....
Ingredients: 250g (~9 oz) penne pasta, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 1 clove garlic, crushed or finely chopped...

CHICKEN WING PIZZA                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Wing sauce: Melt butter in a 2-qt. saucepan. Add all ingredients (except cornstarch) to the melted butter and simmer until mixture comes to a slow boil, stirring constantly. Mix cornstarch with a ...
Ingredients: Wing Sauce:, 2 sticks of butter, 12 oz. red hot sauce, 1-2 tsp. ground pepper...

Chilie Rellenos                              Entrees - Maindishes / Vegetarian         
Rinse seeds from chilies. Spread chilies in single layer on paper towel. Carefully pat with other towel until try. Slip a piece of Monterey jack into each chili. Arrange chilies into a well grease...
Ingredients: 1 can (1 lb,10oz) whole, mild green chilies or 18 whole canned chilies, 1 lb Monterey Jack (I like hot), cut in strips about 1in wide,3 in long and ¼ in thick, 5 x-large eggs or 6 large, ¼ cup un-sifted flour...

Creamy Spinach Pasta Sauce                              Entrees - Maindishes / Vegetarian         
Saute garlic in butter over very low heat for 2 minutes. Add wine, bring to a boil, add spinach and reduce heat to low....
Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, minced , 1 tablespoon butter , 1/3 cup white wine , 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry ...

Eggplant in Garlic Sauce                              Breakfast - Brunch / None         
Trim the stem and ends from the eggplant and cut eggplant into 1/2" x 2 1/" strips. In a small bowl, combine chili-garlic sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, rice wine, sugar, and 2/3 cup cold water. Heat a 14...
Ingredients: 3 medium Chinese eggplant, about 1lb. , 2 tbsp. chili-garlic sauce , 2 tbsp. thin soy sauce , 2 tbsp. Chinese red rice vinegar ...

Enchilada Gravy                              Sauces / None         
Heat oil in a pan. Stir in flour and let it brown. Add water, taco seasoning mix and tomato sauce and warm for a while....
Ingredients: 1 T oil, 1 ½ tsp all purpose flour, ¼ cup water, 1/3 package of taco seasoning mix...

Knudsen Coffee Cake                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Cream butter, margarine and sugar. Add eggs one at at time mixing well after adding each egg. Beat until smooth and gradually add dry ingredients which has previously been blended together. Mix ab...
Ingredients: 1/2 c. butter , 2/3 cup margarine, 1-1/2 cup sugar , 2 eggs ...

Fresh pesto and potato linguine                              Entrees - Maindishes / Vegetarian         
First make the pesto. Put four tablespoons of olive oil in a 25cm/10in frying pan and place over a moderate heat. Add the pine nuts and fry gently for two minutes, moving them constantly. Remove fro...
Ingredients: 2 Maris Piper or other large potatoes, 4 tbsp olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 1 packet of dried linguine...

Garden Pasta and Beans                              Breakfast - Brunch / None         
over med-hi heat in a big pot or dutch oven begin with oil, onion, celery, potato and carrots. Season with salt and pepper and sauté until soft, not mushy 5-8 min. Add 3 cloves garle and sauté one m...
Ingredients: 1-2 tsp oil (olive or canola), 1 medium onion – chopped, 2 stalks celery – chopped, 1 medium potato – 1/2 “ dices (Yukon gold or red)...

Double Crust Lemon Pie                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Peel one medium size lemon (cut in paper thin slices). Mix dry ingredients with liquid ingredients plus water....
Ingredients: 1-1/4 cups sugar , 2 T. flour , 1/8 t. salt , Mix above three ingredients well with...

Blackberry Cake                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Cream margarine and sugar together. Add eggs and beat well. Sift dry ingredients together. Add blackberries and dry ingredients alternately to the egg, margarine and sugar mixture....
Ingredients: 1 (303 size) can blackberries , 1 c. sugar , 1/2 c margarine , 3 eggs ...

Orange Beef Stir-Fry                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Combine orange juice, soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, garlic, orange zest, and ginger and set aside....
Ingredients: 1/4 cup orange juice, 1 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 2 tsp cornstarch...

Potato-Crowned Steaks                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Combine first nine ingredients in medium bowl....
Ingredients: 1 cup grated, peeled potato, blotted dry, 1/2 cup grated red onion, blotted dry, 1/4 cup flour, 1 large egg, beaten...

Mexican Rice Salad                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Toss together rice, beans, corn and bell pepper in large bowl....
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups cooked rice, 1 can (15oz) black beans, drained and rinsed, 1 can (7 oz) whole kernel corn, drained, 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper...

Warm Italian Shrimp Salad                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Cook pasta as directed on package. Place shrimp in colander or strainer; rinse briefly with cold water. Let stand in colander until pasta is cooked. Drain pasta over shrimp in colander....
Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked rotini pasta (8oz), 1/2 lb. cooked peeled deveined medium shrimp, 2 large tomatoes or 6 roma tomatoes, chopped (about 2 cups), 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil...

Corn Salad                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Chop and combine all the vegetables, tossing lightly...
Ingredients: 2 (16 oz) cans white shoe peg corn, drained (make sure you use canned white shoe peg), 1 (2oz.) jar pimientos, drained, ½ cup chopped green pepper, ½ cup chopped onion...

Mediterranean Chicken                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Heat oil in large frying pan on medium-high. Add chicken. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink inside....
Ingredients: 1 tbsp oil, 1 1/4 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, chopped, 2 cups sliced white mushrooms, 1 cup sliced red pepper ...

Sweet Orange Chicken                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Stir water into cornstarch until smooth. Set aside....
Ingredients: 1 tbsp water, 2 tsp cornstarch, 1 tsp oil, 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, quartered...

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...

Tropical Ham                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Pineapple Mango Salsa: Combine pineapple, mango, red onion, cilantro or parsley, and lime juice. Makes about 2 1/2 cups salsa. Set aside....
Ingredients: 14 oz can pineapple tidbits, drained and juice reserved, 14 oz can sliced mango, drained, juice reserved, chopped, 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion, 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro or parsley...

Pork and Apple Skillet                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Stir water into cornstarch until smooth. Set aside....
Ingredients: 1 tbsp water, 2 tsp cornstarch, 1 tbsp oil, 1 lb pork tenderloin, trimmed, thinly sliced (easier if partially frozen)...

Peach Peppercorn Pork                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Heat cooking oil in large frying pan on medium. Add pork chops. Cook for 5-6 minutes per side until desired doneness. Transfer to a large serving platter. Cover to keep warm....
Ingredients: 1 tsp oil, 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1 1/4 lbs), trimmed, 2/3 cup reduced sodium chicken broth, 1 tbsp flour...

Brussel Sprouts                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Cut brussell sprouts in half and cut out the hard part. Steam brussell sprouts for 8 minutes. Heat EVO in saute pan and add brussell sprouts when oil is hot. Saute for a few minutes. Turn off heat...
Ingredients: Brussell sprouts, EVO, Balsamic vinegar , Parmesean cheese...

Sesame Pork Stir-Fry                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Combine first 4 ingredients in small bowl. Set aside....
Ingredients: 1/3 cup reduced sodium chicken broth, 3 tbsp hoisin sauce, 1 1/2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce, 2 tsp cornstarch...

Roasted Cauliflower                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Break apart cauliflower into large florets and cut off the thicker stems. Set the cauliflower pieces stem side down in a 13 by 9 inch baking dish. Pour the wine a...
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower, 1/2 cup white wine, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1 tablespoon olive oil...

Spinach-Strawberry Salad                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Prepare dressing using first 6 ingredients. Peel jicama, removing the brown skin. Cut half of the jicama into about 1x1/4 inch sticks to measure about 3/4 C. Shake all ingredients in a tightly cove...
Ingredients: 2 T oil, 2 T honey, 2 T orange juice, 1 T rice vinegar or white vinegar...

Fresh Tomato Salsa                              Appetizers / None         
Place the bowl near your cutting board. After cutting or chopping each ingredient, add each one to the bowl. Cut the tomato crosswise in half. Gently squeeze each half, cut side down, to remove the...
Ingredients: 3 medium tomatoes, 1 small green bell pepper, 6 medium green onions, with tops, 3 cloves garlic...

Stuffed Pasta Shells                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Fill pot about half full of water. Cover and heat over high heat until the waiter is boiling rapidly. Add the pasta shells. Heat to boiling again. Boil uncovered 11-13 minutes, stirring frequently...
Ingredients: 12 uncooked jumbo pasta shells, 1 medium onion, 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 1/2 tsp chili powder...

Khichri                              Entrees - Maindishes / Vegetarian         
Soak Arhar + peas in water for 1/2 hour Add oil to pan and heat it. ...
Ingredients: 3 daroo Oil, 2 katori Rice, 1/2 chopped Onion, 1/2 chopped Tomato...

Taco Lasagna                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, peppers and onion (and any of your optional items!) over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. (NOTE: If using sprinkles, cook the other items b...
Ingredients: 1 lb. lean ground beef (or vegetarian sprinkles), 1 red pepper, diced, 1 yellow pepper, diced, 1 medium onion, chopped...

Shortbread Cake                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Beat 13T room temp butter until soft and smooth. Add 1c sugar and beat til creamy. Add 1 egg + 1 egg yolk -- beat until well incorporated. Mix in 1t vanilla. Then add and mix just until incorpor...
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Those Wonderful Pickles                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Drain the pickles and remove them from the jar. Layer the pickles, the 5 pounds of sugar, the tabasco and the garlic....
Ingredients: 1 gallon jar of Sliced Dill Pickles, 5 pounds sugar, Approx. 2.5 oz. of Tabasco (half a large jar), 2 cloves of garlic, minced...

24 Hour Fruit Salad                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Line a large bowl with many paper towels. Put all the fruit in the bowl over the paper towels. The trick to this fruit salad is to thoroughly drain the fruit; otherwise the mixture will be runny! ...
Ingredients: 2 cups grapes (cut in half if you are serving little ones!), 2 cups pineapple cubes, drained, 2 cups mandarin oranges, drained, 2 cups mini-marshmallows...

Hot Chicken Salad                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Mix the first 10 ingredients together and place in a greased casserole dish....
Ingredients: 2 cups chicken, cooked and cubed, 1 cup celery, diced, 1 cup cooked rice, 3/4 cup mayonnaise (low fat is fine too)...

Toffee Bars                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Line a 10x15 cookie sheet with foil and grease. Lay crackers over the whole pan, salt-side up....
Ingredients: Club House Crackers (or Graham Crackers), 1 cup butter (or margarine), 1 cup brown sugar, 12 oz. semi sweet chocolate chips (or mini chips)...

Ooey-Gooey Butter Bars                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Mix together cake mix, melted butter and 1 egg. Press this mixture into oblong baking pan. Add the layer of coconut and chopped nuts....
Ingredients: 1 package yellow cake mix, 1 stick butter, melted, 1 egg, 1 cup coconut...

Baked Asparagus                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Chop asparagus into one to two inch pieces....
Ingredients: Asparagus, cut into 1"-2" pieces, Kosher Salt (or sea salt), Black pepper, Olive Oil...

Homemade Fudge                              Desserts - Breads / None         
This is a double-top secret recipe - everyone loves this fudge and the secret is that it take a whopping ten minutes to make! SHH ... don't tell!...
Ingredients: 12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate morsels, 1 container milk chocolate frosting, Favorite candy or nut (Snickers?? Nuts?? Whatever!), ...

Pepper-crusted Beef Tenderloin & Horseradish Sauce                              Entrees - Maindishes / Low-fat         
Trim fat from tenderloin; fold under 3 inches of small end. Rub the tenderloin with oil. Combine the breadcrumbs, parsley, pepper & 1/2 teaspoon salt....
Ingredients: 1 (4 lb.) beef tenderloin, 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil, 3 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs, 3 tablespoons minced fresh flat -leaf parsley...

Bearnaise Sauce                              Sauces / None         
"This deliciously creamy herb sauce is so simple to make using a microwave, but if you do not have one, place your bowl over a pan of simmering water to heat it gently. Excellent German recipe for Be...
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, 1 teaspoon minced onion (or shallots), 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar (or half white wine), 2 egg yolks, beaten...

Baigan Bhartha                              Entrees - Maindishes / Vegetarian         
Brush eggplant with oil and roast it on a gas burner over medium heat. Frequently turn the eggplant upside down, until fully roasted. Once done, hold it under cold running water or in a bowl full of w...
Ingredients: Eggplant (medium size) 1 , Cooked green peas 1/2 cup , Finely chopped onions 1 , Finely chopped tomatoes 1 ...

Pecan Shortbread Cookies                              Desserts - Breads / None         
In large bowl, beat butter, sugar and salt with electric mixer at medium speed 1 minute. Add yolks, one at a time, mixing well after each. Add vanilla; mix well. Add flour and pecans all at once; mix ...
Ingredients: 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 tsp salt, 3 egg yolks...

Chocolate Cake                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour two 9 inch round baking pans....
Ingredients: 2 cups (12 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided, 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter or margarine, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 3 eggs...

Coconut Pineapple Layer Cake                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour 2 9 inch round baking pans....
Ingredients: 2 cups flour, 2 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 cup oil...

Cranberry Chocolate Bars                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 9x13 pan....
Ingredients: 1 cup sweetened dried cranberries, 2/3 cup pecans, 2 pkgs (18 oz) refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough (or homemade dough), 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted...

French Vanilla Cheesecake                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Make yogurt cheese by wrapping yogurt in cheesecloth and inverting over an open container. Place in refrigerator overnight and excess water in yogurt will drop to the bottom of the container. The rema...
Ingredients: 1 cup graham cracker crumbs, 2 tbsp unsweetened applesauce, 2 cups non-fat cottage cheese, 2 cups light cream cheese...

Turkey Chili                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Heat oil in large saute pan. Add onion, red bell pepper, and garlic. Saute until onions are translucent....
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 cup onion, chopped, 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped, 1 tbsp fresh garlic, minced...

Blueberry Muffins                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Grease or line muffin cups. In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and lemon peel; set aside. In a medium bowl, combine milk, Egg Beaters and melted margarine. Stir into flour mixture ju...
Ingredients: 2 cups flour, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp grated lemon peel...

Spicy Pecan-Crusted Chicken                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Working with one piece of chicken at a time, place between sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet or heavy skillet until flattened to an even 1/4-inch thickness....
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1-1 1/4 pounds), trimmed, 1/2 cup pecan halves or pieces, 1/4 cup plain dry breadcrumbs, 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest...

Bran Muffins                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Grease or line muffin cups. In medium bowl combine wheat bran, whole wheat flour, wheat germ, baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg and cinnamon. Add walnuts and chopped fruit....
Ingredients: 1 cup wheat bran, 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour, 2 tbsp wheat germ, 1 tsp baking soda...

Banana Bread                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Grease loaf pan. In large bowl comgine flours, soda, salt, wheat germ, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add chopped nuts....
Ingredients: 1 cup white flour, 1 cup whole wheat flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/4 tsp salt...

Oven Fries                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Multiply ingredients to desired number of servings, may need to ingrease bake time....
Ingredients: 1 large Yukon Gold potato, cut into wedges, 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp dried thyme...

Pork Chops with Pear & Ginger Sauce                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Season pork with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork and cook until browned and just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and ...
Ingredients: 4 4-ounce boneless pork chops, 1/2 inch thick, trimmed, Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste, 2 teaspoons canola oil, 3 tablespoons cider vinegar...

Turkey Mini Meatloaves                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Preheat oven to 400°F. Generously spray a nonstick muffin pan with cooking spray....
Ingredients: 1 pound 93%-lean ground turkey, 1 medium zucchini, shredded, 1 cup finely chopped onion, 1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper...

Carrot Saute with Ginger & Orange                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrots and ginger; cook, stirring often, until wilted, about 2 minutes. Stir in orange juice and salt; simmer, uncovered, until the car...
Ingredients: 2 tsp canola oil, 3 cups grated carrots (6 medium-large), 2 tsp minced fresh ginger, 1/2 cup orange juice...

Taco Salad                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Combine salsa and sour cream in a large bowl....
Ingredients: 1/2 cup salsa, 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream, 1 tsp canola oil, 1 medium onion, chopped...

Roasted Green Beans & Red Peppers                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Toss green beans and bell pepper strips with oil, salt and pepper. Spread in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet and roast until browned and tender, turning once halfwa...
Ingredients: 3/4 pound green beans, trimmed, 1 large red bell pepper, cut into strips, 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste...

Herbed Whole-Wheat Couscous                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Bring broth, scallions, and parsley to a boil in a small saucepan. Add couscous, return to a simmer, cover and remove from the heat. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving....
Ingredients: 3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, 2 scallions, sliced, 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, 1/2 cup whole wheat couscous...

Romaine Salad with Orange, Feta & Beans                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Place last 8 ingredients in a jar. Shake to combine....
Ingredients: 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped, 1 cup sliced radishes, 1 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed, 1 orange, segmented...

Rice Pilaf                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring until softened, 2-3 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring for 1 minute. Add broth and bring to a boil. Cover tightly and red...
Ingredients: 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1 small onion, chopped, 1 cup long-grain rice, 2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth...

Sugar Cookies (Soft & Chewy)                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Cream shortening, butter, sugar; add eggs, lemon, vanilla and sour cream. Mix until creamy; add sifted dry ingredients: salt, soda and flour....
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup shortening, 2 cups sugar, 3 large eggs...

Chicken Saute                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Trim visible fat from chicken breasts. Remove the tenders (the long thin flaps); reserve for another use (see Tip). Place trimmed chicken breasts between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Pound with a rolling...
Ingredients: 1-1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, 1/4 cup flour, 1/2 tsp salt, Freshly ground pepper to taste...

Peanut Noodles with Shredded Chicken & Vegetables                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Put a large pot of water on to boil for cooking pasta....
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1/2 cup smooth natural peanut butter, 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, 2 teaspoons minced garlic ...

Parmesan Crisps                              Appetizers / None         
Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Lay the nonstick layer on a baking sheet. Scoop a tbsp of parmesan cheese on the liner. Repeat to fill the baking sheet, making two rows of four mounds each. Press on each...
Ingredients: 8 tbsp Parmesan cheese, Cooking spray, , ...

Parmesan Zucchini Strips                              Appetizers / None         
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a bowl, combine bread crumbs and cheese topping. Dip zucchini strips into egg, then into crumb mixture. Place on greased backing sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until ...
Ingredients: 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated, 4 small zucchini, quartered lengthwise, 1 egg, beaten...

Buttercream Icing                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Cream butter and shortening with mixer. Add vanilla. Gradually add in sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often....
Ingredients: 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening, 1/2 cup butter or margarine, 1 tsp vanilla, 4 cups sifted confectioner's sugar (about 1 pound)...

Chocolate Buttercream Icing                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Cream butter and shortening with mixer. Add vanilla. Sift cocoa and sugar. Gradually add in sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often....
Ingredients: 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening, 1/2 cup butter or margarine, 1 tsp vanilla, 4 cups sifted confectioner's sugar (about 1 pound)...

Snow-White Almond Buttercream Icing                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Combine water and meringue powder; whip at high speed until peaks form. Add 4 cups sugar, one cup at a time, beating at low speed after each addition. Alternately add shortening and remainder of sugar...
Ingredients: 2/3 cup water, 4 tbsp Meringue powder, 12 cups sifted powdered sugar (about 3 lbs), 1 1/4 cup solid vegetable shortening...

Royal Icing                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Beat all ingredients at low speed for 7-10 minutes until icing forms peaks....
Ingredients: 3 tbsp Meringue Powder, 4 cups softed powdered sugar (about 1 lb), 6 tbsp water, ...

Stabilized Whipped Cream Icing                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Combine whipping cream and sugar in mixing bowl. Whip to soft peak stage. Add piping gel and vanilla, then continue to whip until stiff peaks form. Do not overbeat....
Ingredients: 1/2 pint (1 cup) heavy whipping cream, 2 tbsp powdered sugar, 2 tbsp piping gel, 1/2 tsp clear vanilla extract...

Poured Hard Cookie Icing                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Place sugar and milk in bowl. Stir until thoroughly mixed. Add corn syrup; mix well. For filling in areas, use thinned icing (add small amounts of light corn syrup until desired consistency is reached...
Ingredients: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tsp milk, 2 tsp light corn syrup, ...

Roll-Out Cookies                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In mixing bowl, cream butter with sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extracts. Mix flour, baking powder and salt; add to butter mixture 1 cup at a time, mixing ...
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1 1/2 cups sugar, egg, 1 1/2 tsp clear vanilla extract...

Chocolate Roll-Out Cookies                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In large mixing bowl, beat together butter and sugar with mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Blend in chocolate. Combine flour and baking powder...
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened, 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla...

Grandma's Gingerbread                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Thoroughly mix flour, soda, salt and spices. Melt shortening in large saucepan. Cool slightly. Add sugar, molasses and eggs to saucepan; mix well. Add 4 cups dry ingredien...
Ingredients: 5 - 5 1/2 cups flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp salt, 2 tsp powdered ginger...

Pumpkin Apple Spice Cake                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat eggs with electric mixer until they turn a light yellow color. Gradually add sugar, oil, pumpkin, milk and vanilla; beat ...
Ingredients: 3 eggs, 2 cups sugar, 3/4 cup oil, 1 15 oz can pumpkin (not pie filling)...

White Chocolate Mousse                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Whip cream until soft peaks form, set aside. Soften gelatin in cold water; heat in microwave on high, 20-30 seconds until dissolved. Cool....
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin, 6 tbsp cold water, 6 oz cream cheese, softened...

Gelatin Treats                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Completely dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Lightly spray pan or baking cups with vegetable spray. Slowly pour gelatin into pans or cups. Refrigerate until set, at least 3 hours. Unmold....
Ingredients: 2 pkgs (3 oz ea) flavored gelatin, 1 1/4 cups boiling water, , ...

Rolled Fondant                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Combine gelatin and cold water; let stand until thick. Place gelatin mixture in top of double boiler and heat until dissolved. Add glucose, mix well. Stir in shortening and just before completely melt...
Ingredients: 1 tbsp & 2 tsp unflavored gelatin, 1/4 cup cold water, 1/2 cup Wilton Glucose, 2 tbsp solid vegetable shortening...

Extra-Firm Rolled Fondant                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Combine gelatin and cold water; let stand until thick. Place gelatin mixture in top of double boiler and heat until dissolved. Add glucose, mix well. Stir in shortening and just before completely melt...
Ingredients: 1 tbsp & 2 tsp unflavored gelatin, 1/4 cup cold water, 1/2 cup Wilton Glucose, 2 tbsp solid vegetable shortening...

Apricot Glaze                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Ideal for preparing a cake for fondant or for crumb-coating cakes before icing....
Ingredients: 1 cup apricot preserves, , , ...

Fondant Adhesive                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Use this mixture when attaching dried fondant to other fondant decorations or for attaching freshly cut fondant pieces to lollipop sticks or florist wire....
Ingredients: 1 oz rolled fondant (1 1/2 inch ball), 1/4 tsp water, , ...

Quick-Pour Fondant Icing                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Cakes should be covered with Apricot Glaze or a thin coating of buttercream icing. Let set 15 minutes before covering with fondant....
Ingredients: 6 cups powdered sugar (about 1 1/2 lbs), 1/2 cup water, 2 tbsp light corn syrup, 1 tsp almond extract...

Ganache and Truffles                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Chop Candy Melts (can be done in a food processor). Heat whipping cream in saucepan just to boiling point. Do not boil. Remove from heat and add chopped Candy Melts, stir until smooth and glossy....
Ingredients: 14 oz Candy Melts, 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, , ...

Candy "Clay"                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Melt Candy Melts. Add corn syrup and stir to blend. Turn out mixture onto waxed paper and let set at room temperature to dry. Wrap well and store at room temperature until needed. Candy clay handles b...
Ingredients: 14 oz pkg Candy Melts, 1/3 cup light corn syrup, , ...

Peanut Butter Filling                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Cream butter with peanut butter. Stir in powdered sugar, blending well. Add more powdered sugar as necessary to make thick enough to form into a ball. Use filling as a candy center for dipping, or as ...
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tbsp butter, softened, 1/2 cup chunky style peanut butter, room temperature, 3/4 cup powdered sugar, ...

Quick Cocoa Fudge                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Melt Candy Melts in microwave-safe container using low power. Add milk; stir until blended. Microwave an additional 2-3 minutes on medium power; stir until fudge develops a sheen. Pour mixture into bu...
Ingredients: 20 oz. (approx. 4 1/2 cups) Dark Cocoa Candy Melts, 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated), , ...

Cream Cheese Mints                              Desserts - Breads / None         
Blend cheese with flavoring and color; mix in sugar. Knead until mixture is firm, adding more sugar if needed. Roll mixture into balls. Dip one side in a small amount of granulated sugar. Press, sugar...
Ingredients: 2 oz cream cheese, softened, 1/4 tsp peppermint candy flavor, Icing color as desired, 2 cups powdered sugar...

taco soup (chili)                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / Kids         
brown meat in skillet. mix in taco seasoning and water. put into crock pot....
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef or turkey, 1 pack dry taco seasoning, 2/3 cup water, 1 can (about 28 oz) crushed tomatoes...

Hearty Taco Casserole                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
In a sm. saucepan, bring rice & 1-1/3 c. water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover & simmer for 30-35 min. or until rice is tender and water is absorbed....
Ingredients: 2/3 c. uncooked brown rice, 1-1/3 c. plus 4 to 5 T. water, divided, 3/4 c. all-purppose flour, 3/4 t. baking powder ...

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) ...

Bennigan's Potato Soup                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Preheat oven to 400°F. Poke potatoes with a fork several times and bake 1 hour or until tender when pierced. Let cool slightly, and when you can touch them without burning your fingers, peel p...
Ingredients: 3 lbs starchy baking potatoes, scrubbed clean , 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, 1 1/2 cups onions, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced ...

Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce                              Sauces / None         
(yield almost 1 gallon)3 Tblsp-Garlic Puree which you brown first. Then add 1 lb butter until melted. Add 2 quarts heavy whipping cream & 8 oz milk. Add 1 lb Parm. cheese and 4 oz fontina cheese with ...
Ingredients: , , , ...

Fiesta Appetizer                              Appetizers / None         
Combine beans and taco seasoning; spread onto a round 12 inch serving platter. Mash avocados with lemon juice; spread over beans. Top with sour cream. Sprinkle with olives, chilies, tomatoes, onions...
Ingredients: 1 can (15 oz) refried beans, 1 envelope taco seasoning, 3 medium avocados, 1 tablespoon lemon juice...

Spinach Dip                              Appetizers / None         
Mix together ingredients except bread. Cut center out of bread (leaving only the crust) and fill with dip, saving the removed bread. Cut remaining bread into chunks and serve with dip....
Ingredients: 1 package frozen spinach, thawed, 1 1/2 cups sour cream, 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise, 1 envelope Lipton veggie soup mix...

Clam Dip                              Appetizers / None         
Mix together and serve with potato chips....
Ingredients: 1 package cream cheese, softened, 1 container (16 oz) sour cream, 1 can clams, minced, salt and pepper, to taste...

Quick Guacamole                              Appetizers / None         
Mix together and serve with tortilla chips....
Ingredients: 4 avocados, 1/4 cup salsa (preferably one with large chunks of tomato), 1/4 cup sour cream, salt, to taste...

Italian Meatloaf                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Preheat oven to 375. Combine all ingredients except ketchup and brown sugar in a bowl. Mix together very gently as you go. Place meat mixture into greased baking dish. Cover with ketchup and brown...
Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef, 1 lb mozzarella cheese, grated, 2 tablespoons basil, 2 cups bread crumbs...

Beef, Black Bean, and Corn Nachos                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onion and garlic. Add beef and sauté until brown. Add chili powder, oregano, and sugar; stir. Add beans, corn and tomato sauce. Cover; simme...
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 to 1 large onion, chopped, 1 1/2 lbs ground beef, 1 tablespoon chili powder...

"Deep-fried" Salmon                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Beat egg and water together. Mix potato mix, cornstarch, paprika, and lemon pepper. Dup just the top and sides of fish into egg, then press into potato mixture. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high...
Ingredients: 1 lb salmon fillets, cut into servings, 1 egg, beaten, 1 tablespoon water, 1/3 cup instant potato mix (dry)...

Baked Salmon                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Rinse fish and set losely in a bag of foil, place in a baking dish. Before sealing the top of the foil together, cover fish with a generous slosh of lemon juice, 5 or 6 pats of butter here and there;...
Ingredients: 1 lb salmon fillet, butter, lemon juice, lemon pepper...

Breakfast Casserole                              Breakfast - Brunch / None         
Grease or spray 9 x 13 baking dish and cover bottom with cubed bread. Sprinkle meat of choice over the bread. Add cheese and mushrooms. Combine seasonings and milk with the slightly beaten egg in a...
Ingredients: 8 slices bread, cubed, 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded, 1/2 cup fresh mushrooms, chopped, 1 lb cooked ham, sausage, or bacon (chopped)...

Hawaiian Soyu Chicken                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Dissolve sugar in soy sauce. Place chicken in baking dish; pour sauce over all. Bake uncovered at 375 for 1 hour or until chicken is no longer pink in middle....
Ingredients: 3 to 4 lbs chicken, skinned, 1 cup soy sauce, 1 cup brown sugar, ...

Salsa Ranch Chicken Burritos                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
In skillet, heat chicken in dressing and salsa. Add more or less if needed. (Optional) Saute' corn and onion in olive oil and sugar. Serve in tortillas with toppings....
Ingredients: cooked chicken, chopped into bite-size pieces, 1 cup ranch dressing, 1 cup salsa, tomatoes, chopped...

Lazy Day Lasagna                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Layer noodles, meat, cottage cheese, sauce, mozzarella cheese, and then repeat as many layers as your pan can handle, finishing with cheese on top. Bake at 375 for 30 minutes or so covered with foil....
Ingredients: lasagna noodles, cooked, spaghetti sauce, cooked ground beef, oregano and other Italian spices...

Argentine Nokis                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Mash potatoes and chill. Add salt to taste. Add egg yolk and kneed in flour gradually until it doesn’t stick to your hands. Roll into long ropes and slice into pieces the size of quarters. Roll th...
Ingredients: potatoes, 1 egg yolk, flour , tomato sauce...

Argentine Empanadas                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
To make the crust, sift dry ingredients into a bowl. Work the butter into the flour using your fingers or two forks. Add the milk and mix just until dough comes together and can be formed into a bal...
Ingredients: Crust: , 1 2/3 cup flour, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 4 oz stick butter...

Aloha Pork Chops                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
Sprinkle pork chops with lemon-pepper. In a large skillet, brown chops on both sides in 1 teaspoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Remove and set aside. Drain skillet, add sweet-and-sour sauce and...
Ingredients: 4 boneless pork loin chops (about 3/4 inch thick), 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons olive oil...

Authentic Italian Lasagna                              Entrees - Maindishes / None         
For the red sauce, dice onions and fry in olive oil, then fry shredded carrots and celery until it becomes a yellowish, brown color. Fry meat. Add meat to shredded vegetables and add tomato sauce an...
Ingredients: real Italian lasagna noodles, the quick-cook kind (they are thinner than regular lasagna noodles, 1 large onion, 3 carrots, finely shredded, 2 celery stalks, finely shredded...

Argentine Tomato Salad                              Salads - Soups - Sidedishes / None         
Toss and serve chilled....
Ingredients: Tomato, chopped into bite-size pieces, Onion, chopped into bite-size chunks, salt, olive oil, vinegar to taste, ...