MANICOTTI
Ingredients:
8 manicotti noodles, cooked per package directions
2 cups ricotta cheese (or 1 cup ricotta and 1 cup cottage cheese)
1 egg, beaten
2 Tbsp minced parsley
4 Tbsp parmesan cheese
1 tsp basil
¼ tsp nutmeg
½ tsp each salt and pepper
1 can of spaghetti sauce
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Combine the cheese, egg, parsley, parmesan cheese, basil, nutmeg, salt and pepper in a small mixing bowl. Divide mixture and stuff equal amount into each manicotti noodle.
Put about ¼ of the sauce at the bottom of a 9 x 9 baking pan. Make a single layer of the stuffed manicotti noodles. Cover with remaining sauce.
Cover pan with foil and cook for one hour.
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This goes great with:
CRISPY OVEN FRIES
Ingredients:
3 medium potatoes
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 cup olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
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Preheat oven to 425º.
Microwave potatoes for about 5 minutes.
Let cool slightly then cut potatoes into wedges.
Drizzle potatoes with oil, sprinkle with paprika, salt and pepper.
Bake until crispy and browned (about 30 - 40 minutes).
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Tuesday Recipe: Oven Fried Pork Chops
OVEN FRIED PORK CHOPS
Ingredients:
3 Tbsp butter or margarine
1 egg, beaten
2 Tbsp milk
1 cup cornbread stuffing mix
4 pork chops
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Melt butter in a baking dish by placing it in the preheating oven.
Stir together egg and milk.
Crush cornbread stuffing mix into smaller crumbs and place them on a plate.
Dip pork chops into egg mixture then coat with stuffing mix. Place pork chops in the prepared pan.
Bake for about 20 minutes, then turn them over and bake for another 10 – 15 minutes (until pork is no longer pink).
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This goes great with:
CHEESY BROCCOLI COUSCOUS
Ingredients:
2 cups water
10 oz package of uncooked couscous
10 oz package frozen broccoli with cheese sauce
1 ½ cups low fat cottage cheese
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
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Bring water to a boil in medium saucepan and stir in couscous. Remove from heat, cover and wait about 5 minutes.
Cook frozen broccoli with cheese sauce according to the directions on the package.
Mix broccoli and cheese sauce with cooked couscous, cottage cheese and parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
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Ingredients:
3 Tbsp butter or margarine
1 egg, beaten
2 Tbsp milk
1 cup cornbread stuffing mix
4 pork chops
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Melt butter in a baking dish by placing it in the preheating oven.
Stir together egg and milk.
Crush cornbread stuffing mix into smaller crumbs and place them on a plate.
Dip pork chops into egg mixture then coat with stuffing mix. Place pork chops in the prepared pan.
Bake for about 20 minutes, then turn them over and bake for another 10 – 15 minutes (until pork is no longer pink).
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This goes great with:
CHEESY BROCCOLI COUSCOUS
Ingredients:
2 cups water
10 oz package of uncooked couscous
10 oz package frozen broccoli with cheese sauce
1 ½ cups low fat cottage cheese
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
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Bring water to a boil in medium saucepan and stir in couscous. Remove from heat, cover and wait about 5 minutes.
Cook frozen broccoli with cheese sauce according to the directions on the package.
Mix broccoli and cheese sauce with cooked couscous, cottage cheese and parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
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Monday, March 8, 2010
Monday Recipe: Baked Macaroni and Cheese
BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE
Ingredients:
1 package macaroni (12 ounces)
1 egg
2 cups milk
2 Tbsp butter or margarine, melted
2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 2 qt. casserole/ baking dish.
Bring pot of water to a boil and cook macaroni for 5 minutes. Macaroni will not be fully cooked.
In a mixing bowl, mix together the egg and milk. Add butter and cheese. Stir until well blended.
Drain macaroni and add to mixing bowl with cheese mixture. Blend well. Season with salt and pepper.
Spread mixture evenly into prepared baking dish.
Bake 30 - 40 minutes, until golden brown on top.
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This goes great with:
GRILLED RANCH BREAD
Ingredients:
1 pkg ranch dip powder mix
1/2 cup softened butter
2 loaves french bread
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Slice bread loaves lengthwise.
Mix the butter and ranch powder together. Spread the cut loaves with the butter mixture.
Place bread under the broiler until crispy and golden brown (watch closely as it gets done quickly).
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Ingredients:
1 package macaroni (12 ounces)
1 egg
2 cups milk
2 Tbsp butter or margarine, melted
2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 2 qt. casserole/ baking dish.
Bring pot of water to a boil and cook macaroni for 5 minutes. Macaroni will not be fully cooked.
In a mixing bowl, mix together the egg and milk. Add butter and cheese. Stir until well blended.
Drain macaroni and add to mixing bowl with cheese mixture. Blend well. Season with salt and pepper.
Spread mixture evenly into prepared baking dish.
Bake 30 - 40 minutes, until golden brown on top.
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This goes great with:
GRILLED RANCH BREAD
Ingredients:
1 pkg ranch dip powder mix
1/2 cup softened butter
2 loaves french bread
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Slice bread loaves lengthwise.
Mix the butter and ranch powder together. Spread the cut loaves with the butter mixture.
Place bread under the broiler until crispy and golden brown (watch closely as it gets done quickly).
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Sunday, March 7, 2010
Kids in the Kitchen: Mac and Cheese W/ Veggies
MAC AND CHEESE WITH VEGGIES
Ingredients:
10 ½ oz pkg macaroni and cheese, prepared per directions on the box
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 zucchini, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup cooked chicken, chopped
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Heat olive oil in skillet. Add garlic, zucchini, and red bell pepper. Saute over medium heat until veggies are tender (about 5 – 10 minutes).
Toss in cooked chicken and warm through.
Add mixture to prepared macaroni and cheese.
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Ingredients:
10 ½ oz pkg macaroni and cheese, prepared per directions on the box
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 zucchini, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup cooked chicken, chopped
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Heat olive oil in skillet. Add garlic, zucchini, and red bell pepper. Saute over medium heat until veggies are tender (about 5 – 10 minutes).
Toss in cooked chicken and warm through.
Add mixture to prepared macaroni and cheese.
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This Week's Dessert: Zucchini Bread
ZUCCHINI BREAD
Ingredients:
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 cup cooking oil
2 cups zucchini, shredded
½ cup nuts, chopped (optional)
3 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
3 tsp cinnamon
3 tsp vanilla
dash of salt
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare 2 bread pans with cooking spray.
Mix all ingredients together until well blended. Pour into prepared pans.
Bake for 1 hour.
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Ingredients:
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 cup cooking oil
2 cups zucchini, shredded
½ cup nuts, chopped (optional)
3 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
3 tsp cinnamon
3 tsp vanilla
dash of salt
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare 2 bread pans with cooking spray.
Mix all ingredients together until well blended. Pour into prepared pans.
Bake for 1 hour.
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This Week's Meal Plan
WEEKLY MEAL PLAN
Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Grilled Ranch Bread
Oven Fried Pork Chops with Cheesy Broccoli Couscous
Manicotti with Crispy Oven Fries
Honey Teriyaki Chicken with Sautéed Veggies
Baked Herb Tilapia with Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Chili Pie with Toasted French Bread
Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Grilled Ranch Bread
Oven Fried Pork Chops with Cheesy Broccoli Couscous
Manicotti with Crispy Oven Fries
Honey Teriyaki Chicken with Sautéed Veggies
Baked Herb Tilapia with Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Chili Pie with Toasted French Bread
Saturday Recipe: Sloppy Joes
SLOPPY JOES
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
¼ cup chopped green pepper
1 tsp yellow mustard
3 tsp brown sugar
¼ cup onion, chopped
½ tsp garlic powder
¾ cup ketchup
salt and pepper to taste
6 – 8 hamburger rolls
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Brown beef in skillet with onion and green pepper. Drain.
Stir in garlic powder, mustard, ketchup and brown sugar.
Simmer over low heat for at least 30 minutes (add a tablespoon of water if needed).
Season with salt and pepper.
Serve on hamburger rolls.
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This goes great with:
YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE
Ingredients:
1/4 cup ranch salad dressing
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
6 yellow squash, sliced about 1/4 inch thick
1 medium onion, diced
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs (regular bread crumbs or crushed saltine crackers could also be used)
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix together salad dressing, egg and 1 1/2 cups cheese. Add in onion and squash, mix well. Add dash of salt and pepper.
Grease 2 qt casserole/ baking dish. Place mixture in baking dish. Top with remaining cheese and the panko bread crumbs.
Bake for 40 - 45 minutes, until squash is tender.
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Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
¼ cup chopped green pepper
1 tsp yellow mustard
3 tsp brown sugar
¼ cup onion, chopped
½ tsp garlic powder
¾ cup ketchup
salt and pepper to taste
6 – 8 hamburger rolls
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Brown beef in skillet with onion and green pepper. Drain.
Stir in garlic powder, mustard, ketchup and brown sugar.
Simmer over low heat for at least 30 minutes (add a tablespoon of water if needed).
Season with salt and pepper.
Serve on hamburger rolls.
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This goes great with:
YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE
Ingredients:
1/4 cup ranch salad dressing
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
6 yellow squash, sliced about 1/4 inch thick
1 medium onion, diced
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs (regular bread crumbs or crushed saltine crackers could also be used)
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix together salad dressing, egg and 1 1/2 cups cheese. Add in onion and squash, mix well. Add dash of salt and pepper.
Grease 2 qt casserole/ baking dish. Place mixture in baking dish. Top with remaining cheese and the panko bread crumbs.
Bake for 40 - 45 minutes, until squash is tender.
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