Saucy Pasta and Cheese

miscpasta Saucy Pasta and Cheese - This wholesome, yet simple, cheese and pasta baked dish, can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner, and even comes with it’s own recipe for a tomato sauce/gravy. Totally vegetarian, it is also perfect for potlucks, buffets, and brunches, so go ahead and give this quick and easy recipe a try!

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Pasta
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Saucy Pasta and Cheese

1 lb Spaghetti, Linguini, any long broad noodle pasta
1 tb Salt
1 md Onion, chopped
4 tb Cooking oil
15 oz Tomato sauce
16 oz Tomatoes, chopped
Salt Pepper to taste
9 oz Cheddar cheese
1/4 c Seasoned breadcrumbs

Directions to make Saucy Pasta and Cheese

Step 1:Boil spaghetti for 15 minutes in salted water; drain.
Step 2:Make tomato gravy by frying onion in oil, adding tomatoes and salsa, then salt and pepper. Cook 20 minutes. Cut up cheese; 1/3 package in small pieces and 2/3 package in strips. Spray large glass baking dish with no-stick cooking spray.
Step 3:Place 1/2 spaghetti in dish. Add small pieces cheese, half the gravy and then sprinkle bread crumbs on top. Add remaining spaghetti, cheese pieces and gravy. Top with cheese strips and breadcrumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

No Fuss Tuna Noodle Bake

misc_tn No Fuss Tuna Noodle Bake - This hearty, homestyle, tuna casserole recipe is going to be the new family favorite. The family will love it for it’s rich, creamy texture, and big chunks of tuna, that stick to the broad egg noodles; you will love for all those reasons, and even more. And, this pasta recipe is quick and easy!

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20-30 mins
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Tuna, Egg Noodles
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make No Fuss Tuna Noodle Bake

4 c Wide egg noodles
Seasoned salt
2 cn Cream of mushroom soup
Seasoned pepper
2 cn Tuna, chunk
1/2 ts Cumin
1 ts Margarine
1 ts Paprika
Bread crumbs

Directions to make No Fuss Tuna Noodle Bake

Step 1:Boil the noodles until tender. Drain. Mix noodles, soup and tuna meat together. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add cumin.
Step 2:Pour into buttered casserole dish. Sprinkle bread crumbs on top. Sprinkle paprika on top of bread crumbs. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake until top is toasty brown. 20-30 minutes.

Man Sized Omelet with Salsa

misc_omlt Man Sized Omelet with Salsa - This very flexible, jumbo egg omelet has an abundance of “extra’s” added to it, creating a real “flavor fiesta” for your tastebuds! Feel free to add or substistute any of the ingredients for your family’s favorite combinations, and as it is so robust and well rounded, you can enjoy it for breakfast, lunch or even dinner!

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 5-10 mins
Servings: 2
Main Ingredient: Egg,Vegetables
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Man Sized Omelet with Salsa

4 lg Eggs
2 tb Water
1 tb Unsalted butter
3 Slices of lean bacon, cooked, crumbled
1 sm Avocado, preferably California, peeled, diced
1/2 c Coarsely grated Monterey Jack (about 2 oz)

SALSA:
2/3 c Tomato Finely chopped seeded
2 tb Finely chopped red onion
1 Pickled or fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded, minced**
2 tb Minced fresh coriander (cilantro)
1 tb Fresh lime or lemon juice

** It is recommended you wear rubber gloves while handling the jalapeno pepper, or be sur to wash hands thoroughly, when done handling pepper, before touching anything else.

Directions to make Man Sized Omelet with Salsa

Step 1:In a small bowl stir together the tomato, the onion, the jalapeno, the coriander, the lime juice, and salt and pepper to taste until the salsa is combined well.
Step 2:In a bowl whisk together the eggs, the water, and salt and pepper to taste. In an 8-inch skillet, preferably non-stick, heat 1/2 teaspoon of the butter over moderately high heat until the foam subsides, pour in half the egg mixture, tilting the skillet to spread the egg mixture evenly over the bottom, and cook it for 1 minute, or until it is almost set. Sprinkle half the omelet with half the bacon, half the avocado, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces, and half the Monterey Jack and cook the Omelet for 1 minute, or until it is set. Fold the omelet over the filling, transfer it to a plate, and keep it warm.
Step 3:Make another omelet in the same manner with the remaining butter, egg mixture, bacon, avocado, and Monterey Jack and serve the omelets with the salsa over.

Beefy Spanish Rice

misc1 Beefy Spanish Rice - This exceptional, no fuss, beefy spanish rice recipe, makes an all time Mexican favorite, even better! Start with the convenient, always on hand ground beef, chunky, fresh veggies are added for some “healthy”, and finally, the rice is added to it all, and slow simmered, until saturated in that tex-mex taste. Try it with a slice of homemeade bread.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Main Ingredient: Rice, Ground Beef
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Beefy Spanish Rice

3/4 pound ground beef, lean
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 (14 ounce) can Beef Broth
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice

Directions to make Beefy Spanish Rice

Step 1:Cook beef, onion and pepper in skillet until beef is browned. Pour off fat.
Step 2:Add broth, tomato sauce, chili powder and garlic. Heat to a boil. Stir in rice. Cover and cook over low heat 20 minutes or until rice is done. Serve with cheese and sour cream if desired.

Grilled Chicken Breast with Maple Whiskey Glaze

grl_chk Grilled Chicken Breast with Maple Whiskey Glaze - This supreme BBQ chicken recipe is loaded with the sweet and sassy flavor of the innovative marinade. The zippy Jack Daniels and sweet, thick maple syrup come together for an out of this world BBQ chicken meal. A quick and easy barbeque recipe, that pleases everyone.

Cook Time: 15-20 mins
Main Ingredient: Chicken Breast
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Grilled Chicken Breast with Maple Whiskey Glaze

1 Ts Dried thyme
2 Chicken Breasts, boneless, skinless
3 Tb Jack Daniels Whiskey
1/2 Cup Pure Maple Syru1 Tb Cooking oil

Directions to make Grilled Chicken Breast with Maple Whiskey Glaze

Step 1:Rub thyme over both sides of chicken breasts. Combine syrup, whiskey and oil. Marinate breasts in the refrigerator for several hours.
Step 2:Grill or broil breasts, basting frequently with marinade for a shiny brown glaze. (Glaze burns easily, so watch carefully.)

Grandma’s Beef Stew

misc1 Grandma’s Beef Stew - This hefty, hearty, beef stew recipe is just like Grandma used to make! Loaded with healthy vegetables, and homestyle flavor, we adapted the recipe for easier crockpot cooking. The leftovers make for a wonderful lunch the following day, and all it needs is possibly a thick slice of still warm, homemade bread!

Prep Time: 15-20 mins
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Stewing Beef, Vegetables
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Grandma’s Beef Stew

2 tablespoons oil
Flour, Garlic powder, Paprika,
2 pounds stew beef
1 onion, quartered
1 clove garlic
4 cups boiling water
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
bay leaves
1 Dash allspice or cloves
6 carrots, cut in pieces
6 medium white potatoes, cut in pieces
1/2 cup cold water
1/4 cup flour

Directions to make Grandma’s Beef Stew

Step 1:Brown flour coated meat. Put browned meat and remaining ingredients, except for thickening ingredients, to the crockpot. Cook on low for 10-12 hours or 5-6 hours on high.
Step 2:Stir in water and flour for last 20 minutes of cooking, for thick stew.

Easy Baked Ziti

ziti Easy Baked Ziti - This homestyle baked ziti recipe is a “No Fuss Favorite”. Pre cooked ziti, is mixed with always filling ground beef, skillet fried in a tomato based sauce. and then oven baked with yummy, fresh garlic, and 2 different cheeses. a very easy, man-sized, baked ziti recipe that is scrumptious.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Main Ingredient: Ziti, Grond Beef
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Easy Baked Ziti

1 lb Ground beef
1 cn Tomato paste
2 c Ricotta cheese
1 lb Ziti, cooked, drained
2 c Mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 pk Spaghetti sauce mix, dry
1 envelope 16 oz Tomato sauce
2 Garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 c Parmesan cheese

Directions to make Easy Baked Ziti

Step 1:Brown beef; drain. Add tomato sauce, paste, spaghetti sauce mix, and garlic. Simmer about 15 minutes. Pour over cooked pasta. Add ricotta and stir to mix well
Step 2:Grease a large casserole dish. Pour half the pasta mixture into bottom. Top with 1 c mozzarella. Pour in remaining pasta. Top with remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes.

Simple Beef and Vegetables

  Simple Beef and Vegetables - Break out the crockpot for this scrumptious, fork-tender, beef steak and veggie recipe. This homestyle, and super easy meal, fills the whole house with it’s appetizing aroma, tantalizing your tummy while it cooks. Great for potlucks and gatherings, just turn it on before you go to bed and it ready to go before you even wake up!

Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Main Ingredient: Beef Steak
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Simple Beef and Vegetables

1 1/2 pounds Chuck or round steak, cut in strips
1/3 cup Flour
1 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
1 Large onion, sliced
1 Large green pepper, sliced
1 pound Can tomatoes
1 Can mushrooms, (4 ounces) drained
2 tablespoons Molasses
3 tablespoons Soy sauce
1 Pkg frozen french green beans, (10 ounces)

Directions to make Simple Beef and Vegetables

Step 1:Put steak strips , flour, salt and pepper in crock pot, strirring well to coat meat. Add remaining ingredients and cook on LOW for 8 hours, or 5 hours on LOW and 2 hours on HIGH.

Mushroom Soup with Barley

  Mushroom Soup with Barley - This fragrant, slow simmered, easy, mushroom barley soup recipe is very full-bodied, as well as very satisfying. We used colorful, fresh chunks of veggies, in a vegetarian, slightly flavored broth, as the base for the healthy barley, and simmered it until the barley is “melt in your mouth” tender.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 60 mins
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Vegetables
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Mushroom Soup with Barley

1/2 c Chopped onions
1/2 c Chopped carrots
1/2 c Thinly sliced celery
3 c Sliced fresh mushrooms
5 c Water
1/2 c Barley
4 ts Vegtable broth powder
1/8 ts Garlic powder

Directions to make Mushroom Soup with Barley

Step 1:Put vegtables in a large soup pot with a little water and cook for 5 min stirring frequently. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Cover & reduce heat to low & simmer 1 hour.

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Foolproof Cheese Sauce

  Foolproof Cheese Sauce - If you love cheese sauce, and you love quick and easy, then this is a “Must Try”. This simple cheese sauce, cooks up in minutes, and it’s a great way to encourage children to eat their veggies. As versatile as can be, you can also use it as a dip, with tortilla chips for a snack. Be sure to let us know what othe uses you find for it.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 5-10 mins
Main Ingredient: Cheese
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Foolproof Cheese Sauce

3 Tablespoons butter
2 Tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash cayenne 1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese

Directions to make Foolproof Cheese Sauce

Step 1:Make cheese sauce by melting butter in small saucepan. Stir in flour, salt, pepper and cayenne, stirring constantly, about 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in milk and blend well. Bring mixture to boil over medium heat, stirring until thick and smooth. Add 1 cup cheese; stir until melted.

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