Simmered Spicy Sauce

sce Simmered Spicy Sauce -If you like a little extra, slightly fiery flavor with your fish or tofu, then this full of flavor sauce is for you! A distinct combination of spice and heavy cream are what put this savory sauce head and shoulders above the rest. A simple, quick, stove top sauce recipe that is phenomenal.

Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Cook Time: 15-20 mins
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Simmered Spicy Sauce

1 c Chopped mustard greens OR Swiss Chard
1/2 c Coarsely chopped green pepper
1 lg Red-ripe tomato, cored,quartered
1/4 c Loosely packed chopped cilantro
2 Fresh hot green chiles,stemmed, seeded
2 Garlic cloves, peeled
1 tb Mild olive oil
1/2 ts Ground cumin
1/2 ts Ground coriander
1 tb Dijon-style mustard
1 ts Sugar
1/2 ts Salt, or to taste
1/3 c Heavy cream

**A full recipe of this sauce is enough for about 1 1/2 pounds of cooked fish, seafood or firm cubed tofu.

Directions to make Simmered Spicy Sauce

Step 1:Place greens, pepper, tomato, cilantro, chiles and garlic in a blender or food processor and process until smoothly pureed. Set aside.
Step 2:Heat oil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add pureed mixture and cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until sauce is thick, 12 to 15 minutes.
Step 3:Makes about 2 cups.

Fresh Fruit Salmon Salad

msc Fresh Fruit Salmon Salad -This wholesome blend of fresh vegetables, fruit, and fish is delightfully delicious, and a very healthy recipe. A medley of healthy, dark green salad leaves, bright red strawberries, and griiled pink salmon fillets, provide an incredible assortment of important vitamins, as well as an out of this world taste, in this simple salmon salad, that is a  a “Must Try”.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 2
Main Ingredient: Salmon, Salad Greens, Fruit
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Fresh Fruit Salmon Salad

1/4 c. frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 T. + 1-1/2 tsp. white wine vinegar or cider vinegar
1 T. chopped fresh basil OR 1 tsp. dried basil leaves
1-1/2 tsp. olive oil
1 (8-oz.) salmon fillet (about 1-in. thick)
4 c. torn mixed greens
3/4 c. sliced strawberries
10-12 thin cucumber slices, cut into halves
1/8 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper

Directions to make Fresh Fruit Salmon Salad

Step 1:Whish together the first 4 ingredients. Set aside 2 T. juice mixture. Reserve remaining mixture to use as salad dressing.
Step 2:Preheat grill for direct grilling. Grill salmon, skin side down, over medium coals 5 minutes. Turn and grill 5 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork, brushing frequently with 2 T. juice concentrate mixture.
Step 3:Cool slightly. Toss together greens, strawberries and cucumber slices. Place on 2 serving plates. Remove skin from salmon. Break salmon into chunks. Arrange salmon on greens mixture. Drizzle with reserved juice concentrate mixture. Sprinkle with pepper.

Easy Pasta Primavera

misc2 Easy Pasta Primavera -This speedy, classic Italian pasta meal is one of the most popular! Tender, juicy, chicken breast, sauted with crunchy, colorful garden veggies, in an out of this world garlic lemon sauce. As with all pasta, a sprinkle of fresh parmesan cheese, is the ideal topping!

Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Pasta, Chicken
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Easy Pasta Primavera

1 lb Linguini
2 Whole chicken breasts,boneless,cooked, cut in pieces
1/2 c Butter or margarine
1/2 c Oil
2 Cloves garlic, minced
2 bn Broccoli, chopped
1 lg Red pepper, cut into chunks
1 ts Salt
1 Lemon, juice of
Parmesan cheese

Directions to make Easy Pasta Primavera

Step 1:Put on water for linguini. Heat butter and oil in large skillet, add garlic and saute 2 minutes. Add chicken and cook, stirring constantly, until golden. Push to one side, add broccoli and red pepper. Cook 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with lemon juice and cook 2 minutes.
Step 2:When water comes to boil, cook linguini, then drain pasta. Add chicken and vegetable sauce to pasta and toss to coat evenly. Serve with grated parmesan cheese.

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.

Easiest Ever Pasta

ms Easiest Ever Pasta -This hearty, Sante Fe flavored pasta, tastes phenomenal, is loved by kids, and is extraordinarily delicious. Pre cook the pasta the night before, add three basic ingredients, heat through and mix well, and you have a healthy, hearty supper in no time at all! We consider this one a “Must Try”.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Main Ingredient: Pasta, Velveeta
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Easiest Ever Pasta

1/2 c Velveeta cheese salsa Dip
2 c Cooked pasta
Bell Peppers and Cilantro, for garnish

Directions to make Easiest Ever Pasta

Step 1:Stir velveeta cheese spread salsa dip into pasta. Garnish with chopped peppers and cilantro

Homestyle Quiche

misc Homestyle Quiche - This hefty, hearty quiche with pasta recipe is absolutely phenomenal, a well rounded meal in one, and as far as we are concerned. a “Must Try”. Vegetables, bacon, bread, and two cheeses, are baked into the basic quiche recipe of milk and eggs. A real one of a kind, oven baked quiche recipe.

Prep Time: 15-20 mins
Cook Time: 60 mins
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Egg, Bacon, Cheese
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Homestyle Quiche

1 (7-oz) or 1/2 lb pkg elbow macaroni,(2 cup), uncooked
6 sl To 8 sl bacon chopped
2 c Shredded american cheese
2 c Shredded monterey jack cheese
2 c Soft bread cubes
1 md Onion finely chopped
1 sm Green bell pepper finely chopped
4 Egg separated
2 c Milk
1 ts Salt
6 To 8 drop bottled hot pepper sauce
Red salsa (optional)

Directions to make Homestyle Quiche

Step 1:Prepare elbow macaroni according to package directions; drain.
Step 2:In medium skillet, cook bacon until crisp; drain. In large bowl, combine macaroni, bacon, cheeses, bread cubes, onion and green pepper. In medium bowl, beat together egg yolks, milk, salt and hot pepper sauce. Add to macaroni mixture; mix well.
Step 3:In large bowl, beat egg whites until stiff. Fold into macaroni mixture. Put into buttered 12 inch quiche dish or a 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Place a shallow baking dish with 1-2 inches water on lowest rack of a 325 degree oven.
Step 4:Place quiche on center rack. Bake until set and knife inserted in center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting. Garnish as desired. Serve with salsa.

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.

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.

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.

Cowboy Breakfast Casserole

msc_tus Cowboy Breakfast Casserole - This simple, fulfilling, breakfast casserole recipe is phenomenal. All the prep is done the day before, as this egg sausage casserole marinates overnight, completely saturating the bread with all the different flavors. Just wake up, toss it in the oven, and boom, a fabulous, filling breakfast!

Cook Time: 45 mins
Servings: 2-3
Main Ingredient: Egg, Sausage
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Cowboy Breakfast Casserole

6 ea Large Eggs
2 c Milk
1 t Salt
1 t Dry Mustard
2 ea Slices White Bread, Cubed
1 lb Sausage Browned
1 c Sharp or mild Cheddar Cheese, Shredded

**NOTE: For 8 people use 3 slices of bread and 8 eggs.

Directions to make Cowboy Breakfast Casserole

Step 1:Beat eggs, add milk, salt and mustard, mixing well. Grease bottom of 9 x 13 baking dish. Place in layer of bread cubes, the sausage, then cheese.
Step 2:Pour egg mixture over the top. Refrigerate overnight. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 45 minutes. Let stand about 5 minutes before cutting.

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