Ham and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich

misc1 Ham and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich -This quick and easy breakfast sandwich is made with low fat ham and cheese, making it healthy as well as delicious! A toasted english muffin is piled high, with classic ham and cheese before being quickly warmed in the microwave, giving you a hot, healthy breakfast on the go.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 1 mins
Servings: 1
Main Ingredient: Ham, Cheese, English Muffin
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Ham and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich

1 English Muffin
1 Slice Low Fat American Cheese
4-6 Pieces Shaved Low Fat Ham
Spray Butter

Directions to make Ham and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich

Step 1:Cut an English muffin in half. Toast both halves. Spray both sides lightly with butter.
Step 2:Put four to six pieces of ham on the bottom half. Top with slice of cheese and other half of english muffin.
Step 3:Microwave 30-45 seconds to warm.

Convenient Casserole

misc2 Convenient Casserole - This no fuss, convenient casserole is also vegetarian, not to mention overflowing with creamy, cheesy flavor. Vitamin rich tomatoes and underused beets pair up with the classic crunch of bread crumbs, and shredded cheese. Quick and easy canned ingredients make this a “20 Minute Meal”.

Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Servings: 4-6
Main Ingredient: Tomatoes, Beets
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Convenient Casserole

2 Cans, sliced beets
2 Cans stewed tomatoes
1/2 cup grated cheese
2 cups bread crumbs
2 Olive Oil
salt and pepper to taste

Directions to make Convenient Casserole

Step 1:Put 1/2 beets in bottom of greased baking dish. Add half the tomatoes then half the cheese in layers. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add 1/2 bread crumbs. Dot with 1 tablespoon oil. Repeat layers.
Step 2:Bake in preheated 350 degree oven 20 minutes.

Cheesy Bell Peppers

mis_pep Cheesy Bell Peppers - This country fresh, bell pepper and cheese recipe is not only terrific, it’s only 10 Minutes from start to finish! Loaded with lots of “garden goodness”, we kept it vegetarian, only adding olives, spice and creamy monteray jack cheese. Oven brioled in 5 Minutes, this quick, easy, healthy recipe is ideal for in so many ways.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 3-5 mins
Main Ingredient: Bell Peppers
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Cheesy Bell Peppers

1/2 ea Green Bell Pepper, seeded, cut in 6 strips
1/2 ea Red Bell Pepper, seeded, cut in 6 strips
1/2 ea Yellow Bell Pepper, seeded, cut in 6 strips
3/4 c Montery Jack Cheese, Shredded
2 T Chopped Ripe Olives
1/4 t Red Pepper, Crushed

Directions to make Cheesy Bell Peppers

Step 1:Cut bell pepper strips crosswise into halves. Arrange in ungreased broilerproof pie pan, 9 X 1 1/4-inches or round pan 9 X 2-inches.
Step 2:Sprinkle with cheese, olives and red pepper. Set oven control to broil. Broil peppers with tops 3 to 4 inches from heat until cheese is melted, about 3 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.

Fresh Fruit Tacos

misc_taco Fresh Fruit Tacos - This chunky, fresh, fruit taco recipe is fantastic! Big chunks of ripe, juicy fruit, fill the crispy taco shells, and are then topped with the delectable medley of creamy vanilla yogurt and toasted coconut. This quick and easy fruit recipe is a guaranteed hit with kids, and its healthy too!

Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Cook Time: 7-12 mins
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Fresh Fruit
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Fresh Fruit Tacos

1/3 c Baked coconut
1 c Strawberries, sliced
1/2 c Seedless green grapes,halved
1 md Apple, pared, cored, chopped
1 sm Banana, sliced
2 tb Pourable fruit, any flavor (found in jelly section of store)
6 Taco shells
1/3 c Vanilla yogurt

Directions to make Fresh Fruit Tacos

Step 1:Spread coconut on baking sheet. Toast in 350 F oven for 7 to 12 minutes, stirring often.
Step 2:Meanwhile, in medium bowl, stir together strawberries, grapes, apple, banana, and pourable fruit.
Step 3:Fill taco shells evenly with fruit. Top filled tacos evenly with yogurt. Sprinkle with toasted coconut.

Frozen Apple Sauce and Fruit Cup

mscfrt Frozen Apple Sauce and Fruit Cup - This frozen, fruity, applesauce recipe is simply scrumptious! So very versatile, you can mix and match the fruit to your preferences and availability, it can be served as a dessert, a snack, or even breakfast! One thing we know for sure, no matter what time of day it is, kids, (and adults) gobble this up in no time, often asking for more! A quick, easy, healthy recipe, that is also, “No Cook”,

Cook Time: 0 mins
Main Ingredient: Fruit
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Frozen Apple Sauce and Fruit Cup

1 c Chunky or Regular Apple Sauce
1-10 oz Pkg frozen strawberries, thawed
1-11 oz Can mandarin orange segments, drained
1 c Grapes
2 tb Orange juice concentrate

Directions to make Frozen Apple Sauce and Fruit Cup

Step 1:In medium bowl, combine all ingredients. Spoon fruit mixture into individual dishes or paper cups. Freeze until firm. Remove from freezer about 30 minutes before serving.

Baked Beans Creole

mis_bn Baked Beans Creole - This bountiful, speedy, baked beans recipe, has a little Southern to it; pre-cooked beans. Cooking them a day ahead, is a fabulous way to save time and still enjoy a classic meal of baked beans. We did these ones up creole style, for added texture and goodness. Another quick and easy recipe that will become a regular at your house.

Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Main Ingredient: Beans
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Baked Beans Creole

1 lg Onion, chopped
1 ea Garlic clove, crushed
Oil for frying
2 ea Green bell peppers, diced
3 ea Celery stalks, sliced
2 tb Flour
1 cn Tomatoes
1 cn Tomato paste
1 pn Basil
1 pn Rosemary
2 c Cooked beans of your choice
1/2 c Breadcrumbs
Water

Directions to make Baked Beans Creole

Step 1:Saute onions & garlic lightly in oil. Add pepper & celery. Fry for several minutes til ltender. Stir in the flour & add tomatoes. Add tomato paste & herbs & beans. Mix in breadcrumbs. Add a little water if too dry.
Step 2:Spoon into oiled casserole & sprinkle breadcrumbs on top. Bake for 30 minutes at 350F. Serve with rice & salsa sauce.

Poached Pears

pears Poached Pears - This phenomenal, fresh fruit recipe is very appealing, and tastes even better than it looks! The fresh, juicy, baked pears take on a pretty pink tone when microwaved with the crimson red juice, giving them an extraordinary presentation that is exactly what you need for Holiday brunches. A quick, easy, microwave recipe, that is heavenly.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 6-8 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Pears
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Poached Pears

4 Pears, preferably Bosc
2 t Fresh lemon juice
1 c Cranapple juice

Directions to make Poached Pears

Step 1:Halve, peel, and core the pears. Sprinkle freshly cut pears with lemon juice to prevent browning. Place in microwave-safe dish and cover with cranapple juice.
Step 2:Cover and cook on high 6 - 8 minutes or until pears are fork tender. (Check the pears after 6 minutes; the fresher the pears, the longer they’ll take to cook.) Spoon juice over pears, cover, and let stand 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight.

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.

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.

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