Family Meal Plan

Wednesday Recipe: Manicotti

2010-03-10T18:39:00.000-08:00

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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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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Tuesday Recipe: Oven Fried Pork Chops

2010-03-09T18:22:00.000-08:00

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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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 Recipe: Baked Macaroni and Cheese

2010-03-08T18:13:00.000-08:00

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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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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Kids in the Kitchen: Mac and Cheese W/ Veggies

2010-03-07T19:37:00.001-08:00

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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This Week's Dessert: Zucchini Bread

2010-03-07T19:35:00.001-08:00

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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This Week's Meal Plan

2010-03-07T19:33:00.001-08:00

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

Saturday Recipe: Sloppy Joes

2010-03-07T18:34:00.000-08:00

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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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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Friday Recipe: Maple Salmon

2010-03-05T18:41:00.000-08:00

MAPLE SALMON

Ingredients:
¼ cup maple syrup (does not have to be real maple syrup)
2 Tbsp soy sauce
1 clove garlic, crushed
¼ tsp each salt and pepper
1 pound salmon, skinless
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Mix maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic, salt and pepper. Coat the salmon with maple mixture. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place salmon in a glass baking dish, lightly sprayed with cooking oil. Bake for about 20 minutes; until salmon flakes easily with a fork.

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FRIED RICE

Ingredients:
4 cups white rice, cooked per package directions (boil-in bags work great)
2 Tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
½ cup onion, chopped
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup peas
1 cup red bell pepper, diced
1 tsp garlic powder
3 Tbsp soy sauce
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Heat oil in a large skillet. Sauté onion and red bell pepper for about 2 minutes. Add in rice and sauté together for about 5 minutes (the rice should start to brown a bit). Mix in peas, garlic powder and soy sauce. Cook over medium high heat for another 5 minutes. Move rice mixture to one side of the skillet and add eggs to the open area of the skillet; scramble eggs. Then mix the eggs in with the rice.

Thursday Recipe: Taco Soup

2010-03-04T13:34:00.000-08:00

TACO SOUP

Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
4 cups water
1 can kidney beans, drained (16 oz)
1 can corn, drained (about 15 oz)
1 can black beans, drained (15 oz)
1 can tomato sauce (15 oz)
1 can condensed tomato soup (10.75 oz)
1 can diced tomatoes (10 oz)
1 can enchilada sauce (10 oz)
1 pkg taco seasoning mix (1 oz)
1 tsp salt
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream
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In large pot or dutch oven, brown ground beef and onion together. Drain. Mix in water, kidney beans, corn, black beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato soup, enchilada sauce, taco seasoning mix and salt.

Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.

Serve topped with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkling of cheese.

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EASY CHEESY BISCUITS

Ingredients:
2 cups baking mix
2/3 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 tsp garlic powder
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Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Mix all ingredients together until a soft dough forms.

Drop by spoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet.

Bake for 8 - 10 minutes, until golden brown.

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Wednesday Recipe: Pasta E Fagioli

2010-03-03T18:26:00.000-08:00

PASTA E FAGIOLI

Ingredients:
1 can crushed tomatoes (16 oz)
1 can cannelloni beans, rinsed and drained (19 oz)
½ cup fresh green beans, cut into 1” pieces
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
5 cups vegetable broth
1 small zucchini, cut into thin slices
1 cup small shell macaroni
1 tsp each salt and pepper
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In a very large pot, combine tomatoes, beans, green beans, onion, garlic and vegetable broth. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring often. Add the zucchini, macaroni, salt and pepper. Mix well. Simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.

This can also be prepared in the crockpot. Put all ingredients in and cook on low for about 4 hours.

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SEASONED GREEN BEANS

Ingredients:
2 cans green beans (choose any cut you like), drained
1 Tbsp butter or margarine
1/8 cup diced onion
1 small can mushrooms
2 Tbsp flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup potato chips, crushed
salt and pepper
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In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté onions and mushroom until golden brown.

Mix in the flour, then gradually stir in the chicken broth and cream. Allow this mixture to cook over medium heat until thickened (remember to stir frequently).

Stir in green beans and cook until warmed through. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle crushed potato chips on top.

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Tuesday Recipe: Chicken Fried Steak Strips

2010-03-02T17:03:00.000-08:00

CHICKEN FRIED STEAK STRIPS

Ingredients:
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup milk
1 cup all purpose flour
1 Tbsp. onion powder
2 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. seasoned salt
1 tsp. paprika
1/2 pound round steak, cut into thin strips
oil to fry in
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In a small bowl, mix egg and milk.

In a second small bowl, mix flour and all seasonings.

Dip beef strips into egg mixture, then in the flour mixture. Redip into the egg mixture then flour mixture a second time.

In a deep skillet heat about 1/2 inch of oil over medium high heat.

Fry each steak strip until golden brown on each side (about 4 - 5 minutes).

Place on paper towel to drain.

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GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE

Ingredients:
3 cans green beans (French cut works best)
½ cup butter
1 onion, diced
1 can cream of mushroom soup
8 oz grated cheese (cheddar is preferable)
About 20 crushed Ritz-style crackers
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Drain 2 cans of the green beans but leave one can with the juice. Pour all three into a large pan and cook for about 20 – 30 minutes (until softened and breaking down some).

Melt butter in saucepan and sauté onions until tender.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 2 – 2 ½ quart casserole dish with cooking spray.

Empty green beans into prepared dish.

Strain butter from onion (keep the butter for use later!) and place onions on green beans. Spread cream of mushroom soup over the top. Sprinkle with grated cheese then crushed Ritz crackers. Pour drained butter on top.

Bake for 25 – 30 minutes.

Monday Recipe: Beefy Baked Spaghetti Squash

2010-03-01T18:51:00.000-08:00

BEEFY BAKED SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Ingredients:
1 spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
1 lb ground beef
½ cup green bell pepper, diced
½ cup red bell pepper, diced
¼ cup red onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 can Italian-style diced tomatoes (14.5 oz), drained
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp dried basil
¼ tsp each salt and pepper
1 cups shredded cheddar cheese
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place squash on baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Bake for about 40 – 50 minutes (squash till be fork tender and easy to shred). Remove from oven and allow to cool so it can be shredded. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees. Spray 2 – 2 ½ qt casserole dish with cooking spray. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef. Drain and mix in green bell pepper, red bell pepper, red onion and garlic. Continue to cook until veggies are tender. Mix the shredded squash and tomatoes with the beef mixture. Add oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Cook until heated through. Remove from heat and mix in 1 ½ cups shredded cheese. Place in prepared casserole dish. Cook for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining ½ cup shredded cheese and cook for about 5 minutes (until cheese is melted).

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SWEET MASHED POTATOES

Ingredients:
2 lbs potatoes, peeled
1 large sweet potato, peeled
2/3 cup heavy cream (or about ½ cup milk)
salt and pepper to taste
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Cut the white potatoes into about four pieces each. Slice the sweet potato in half then slice each half into small pieces.

Cook sweet potato in boiling water for 10 minutes then add the white potatoes into the same boiling water. Cook until all is fork tender and drain.

Mash the potatoes with the milk, salt and pepper.

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Kids in the Kitchen: Pizza Dogs

2010-02-28T18:42:00.000-08:00

PIZZA DOGS

Ingredients:
4 hot dogs, sliced
1 8 oz. can pizza sauce
4 hot dog rolls
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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Put hot dog slices and pizza sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook for about 5 minutes (until heated through), stirring often.

Fill hot dog rolls with hot dog/pizza sauce mixture.

Put filled hot dog rolls on a baking sheet and sprinkle them with grated cheese.

Broil them for 2 – 3 minutes, until cheese melts and the bun browns slightly.

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This Week's Dessert: Candied Almonds

2010-02-28T18:39:00.000-08:00

CANDIED ALMONDS

Ingredients:
1/2 cup water
1 cup white sugar
1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
2 cups whole almonds
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In a saucepan over medium heat, combine water, sugar and cinnamon. Bring to a boil; be sure not to allow it to burn.

Add in almonds. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the liquid evaporates and leaves a crystallized coating on the almonds.

Pour almonds onto lightly greased waxed paper, and separate almonds as much as possible to allow them to cool without sticking to each other. Allow to cool completely.

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This Week's Meal Plan

2010-02-28T18:35:00.000-08:00

WEEKLY MEAL PLAN

Beefy Baked Spaghetti Squash with Sweet Mashed Potatoes

Chicken Fried Steak Strips with Green Bean Casserole

Pasta E Fagioli with Seasoned Green Beans

Taco Soup with Easy Cheesy Biscuits

Maple Salmon with Fried Rice

Sloppy Joes with Yellow Squash Casserole

Saturday Recipe: Tomato Pizza

2010-02-28T18:28:00.000-08:00

TOMATO PIZZA

Ingredients:
1 tube refrigerated pizza crust (10 oz)
1 pkg low fat cream cheese (8 oz), softened
1 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 tsp garlic, minced
½ tsp dried thyme
6 plum tomatoes, sliced thin
2 tsp olive oil
dash of salt and pepper
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Unroll crust on lightly greased baking sheet; press into rectangle.

Bake 14 minutes, until lightly browned.

Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.

In medium bowl mix cream cheese, basil, garlic and thyme then spread over baked crust.

Top with tomatoes, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.

Bake about 7 minutes until tomatoes are just warmed.

Sprinkle with pepper. Cut into squares. Can be served warm or at room temperature.

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FETA GREEN BEANS

Ingredients:
2 lb fresh green beans
½ cup Zesty Italian Salad Dressing (regular Italian can also be used)
¼ cup crumbled Feta Cheese
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Cook green beans in boiling water for 7 – 10 minutes; drain.

Toss green beans with salad dressing and feta cheese.

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Friday Recipe: Baked Herb Tilapia

2010-02-26T18:39:00.000-08:00

BAKED HERB TILAPIA

Ingredients:
4 tilapia fillets
3 Tbsp mayonnaise
2 Tbsp chopped dill (or 1 Tbsp dill weed)
1/2 cup chopped parsley (or 2 Tbsp dried parsley)
salt and pepper
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Preheat oven to 375º. Place fillets on a rimmed baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper.

Spread mayonnaise over fillets then sprinkle with the herbs.

Bake about 15 minutes, or until fish is opaque and flakes easily.

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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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Thursday Recipe: Country Fried Steak

2010-02-26T18:36:00.000-08:00

COUNTRY FRIED STEAK

Ingredients:
1 ½ lb round steak
¼ cup plus 3 Tbsp flour
3 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 ½ cups milk
salt and pepper
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Cut steak into 4 – 6 pieces. Pound flour into steaks then sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Heat vegetable oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook steaks quickly (about 3 - 5 minutes per side) until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and keep warm in foil.

Drain all but about 2 Tbsp of drippings from the skillet. Add onion and sauté for about 7 - 8 minutes or until soft.

Stir in remaining flour with onion, and cook 2 – 3 minutes. Slowly add milk, constantly stirring until gravy is thickened.

Serve gravy over the steaks.

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GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

Ingredients:
6 medium-sized potatoes
1 garlic clove, minced
6 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 cup heavy cream (can substitute 1/2 - 1 cup of milk)
1 tsp dried parsley flakes
1 tsp dried tarragon
salt and pepper to taste
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Peel and cube potatoes. Put in large pan with enough water to cover potatoes. Boil then reduce heat, cover and let boil for about 20 - 30 minutes (check often for doneness).

Drain water then put potatoes in a large bowl.

In a small pan, melt butter then sauté garlic in it.

Add garlic mixture and other remaining ingredients to the potatoes and mash until desired consistency.

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Wednesday Recipe: Beef Stroganoff

2010-02-24T20:30:00.000-08:00

BEEF STROGANOFF

Ingredients:
½ pound beef stir fry meat, cup into small pieces (can also use ground beef)
1 can mushrooms
½ cup chopped onion
1 can cream of mushroom soup
½ cup sour cream
½ tsp paprika
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Brown beef, mushrooms, and onion in a small amount of olive oil (or other cooking oil).

Combine soup, sour cream and paprika, and mix until smooth. Add to beef and stir together.

Cover and simmer until warmed through.

Serve over boiled egg noodles.

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SAUTEED VEGGIES

Ingredients:
½ cup butter or margarine
2 yellow squash, sliced
1 cup broccoli florets
1 can corn (can use frozen)
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Melt butter in skillet then add the vegetables.

Sauté for 10 – 15 minutes, until cooked through.

Add salt and pepper, if desired.

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Tuesday Recipe: Homemade Chicken Soup

2010-02-23T20:29:00.000-08:00

HOMEMADE CHICKEN SOUP

Ingredients:
1 cooked rotisserie chicken, chopped
4 cups chicken or veggie broth
3 large carrots, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
2 tsp garlic, chopped or crushed
salt and pepper
8 oz egg noodles
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Bring broth to a boil in a large pan. Add carrots, onion, garlic, salt and pepper (to taste); return to a boil. Reduce heat and cook until carrots soften slightly.

Add chicken, and continue cooking over low heat for about five minutes.

Add egg noodles. (If needed, add water to desired amount.) Simmer over medium-low heat until noodles and carrots are tender, and chicken is heated through.

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TOASTED FRENCH BREAD

Ingredients:
1 loaf of French bread
½ cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Slice bread in half horizontally (to expose the inside).

Combine butter and parmesan cheese. Spread mixture on exposed inside area of French bread.

Place on baking sheet and bake for 20 – 25 minutes, until mixture is melted and bread is browned.

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Monday Recipe: Cheesy Corn Enchiladas

2010-02-22T18:24:00.000-08:00

CHEESY CORN ENCHILADAS

Ingredients:
8 corn tortillas (6”)
1 Tbsp olive oil
½ cup onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 ½ cups corn (canned, fresh or frozen)
½ cup milk
2 cups colby jack cheese, grated
1 can enchilada sauce (10 oz)
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a rectangular baking dish with cooking spray.

Spray small skillet with cooking spray. Lightly heat the tortillas on both sides until softened.

Heat olive oil in a medium skillet and sauté onions and garlic for 5 minutes. Stir in corn and milk. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring often.

Set aside 1 cup of cheese.

In the middle of each tortilla, spoon an even amount of corn mixture then sprinkle with cheese (split 1 ½ cups cheese between the tortillas). Roll each tortilla and place seam side down in the baking dish.

Pour enchilada sauce on top then sprinkle with remaining ½ cup cheese.

Bake about 20 minutes, until bubbly.

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SOUTHWEST SALAD

Ingredients:
3 cups iceburg or romaine lettuce
3 cups spinach
1 can black beans (15 oz), drained and rinsed
1 can whole kernel corn (10 - 11 oz), drained
1/2 cup salsa
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup ranch dressing
1 cup tortilla chips, crushed
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In a large glass serving bowl, layer the lettuce, spinach, black beans, corn, salsa, and cheese.

Drizzle salad with ranch dressing and sprinkle with tortilla chips.

Toss lightly before serving.

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Kids in the Kitchen: Pasta & Peas

2010-02-21T17:34:00.000-08:00

PASTA & PEAS

INGREDIENTS:
6 oz (about 3 cups) rotini or bow tie pasta
1 1/2 cups frozen peas (baby peas work best)
1 cup Alfredo sauce (from a jar)
1/2 cup bacon, torn into small pieces
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In a large saucepan filled half full with water, heat over high heat until boiling.

Carefully, add the pasta. Bring to a boil again and cook for 6 minutes. Make sure to stir on occasion to prevent sticking.

Add peas to boiling water and continue cooking for another 6 minutes. Again, stir on occasion.

Strain pasta and peas through a colander in the sink. Put the pasta and peas back into the same saucepan.

Add the Alfredo sauce and bacon pieces. Stir together.

Heat over low heat until heated through. Make sure to stir often.

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This Week's Dessert: Zucchini Bread

2010-02-21T17:32:00.000-08:00

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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This Week's Meal Plan

2010-02-21T17:30:00.001-08:00

WEEKLY MEAL PLAN

Cheesy Corn Enchiladas with Southwest Salad

Homemade Chicken Soup with Toasted French Bread

Beef Stroganoff with Sautéed Veggies

Country Fried Steak with Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Baked Herb Tilapia with Cheesy Broccoli Couscous

Tomato Pizza with Feta Green Beans

Vegetable Buying: Organic or Not?

2010-02-20T19:45:00.000-08:00

I love to buy organic foods when possible, but the cost is sometimes prohibitive. So, I try to pick and choose which items are most worth paying the extra. A few months ago one of the Vegetarian magazines did an article on buying organics. They specifically highlighted those foods that were best to purchase organic. I made some notes on the vegetable and fruit recommendations and keep that with me to help while shopping. When my budget allows I always try to buy these organics:

Apples
Apricots
Beets
Bell Peppers
Carrots
Celery
Cherries
Cucumbers
Grapes
Greens
Green Beans
Lemons/Limes
Nectarines
Oranges
Peaches
Pears
Potatoes
Raspberries
Spinach
Strawberries
Winter Squash