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Lasagna Verde Recipe

September 3rd, 2010 at 03:18pm Under General+ cheesy+ creamy+ main course+ noodles+ pasta+ quick and easy+ savory

Kids love the look of this green lasagna. I don’t blame them!

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Ingredients

* 6 oz. green lasagna noodles
* salt
* 1 Tbs. butter
* 2 1/2 C. thick Bolognese sauce
* 2 1/2 C. white sauce
* 1/2 C. grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Boil the green lasagna noodles in salted water for 5 minutes or until tender. Rinse in cold running water, drain and dry. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a buttered, ovenproof dish, arrange a layer of lasagna, topped by a layer of Bolognese sauce and then one of the white sauce. Repeat. Sprinkle the grated cheese over the top and bake for 30 minutes. Serve hot.

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Cheese Noodle Blinis Recipe

September 1st, 2010 at 03:17pm Under General+ appetizer+ cheesy+ main course+ noodles+ pasta+ quick and easy+ sides

This recipe make for a hot, tasty suppertime meal or party snack.

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Ingredients

* 1 C. + 2 Tbs. all-purpose flour, sifted
* pinch salt
* 1 egg
* 1 1/4 C. milk
* 1/4 C. grated cheese
* 2 Tbs. grated onion
* 1/4 lb. noodles
* 2 Tbs. oil

Directions

Place the flour and salt in a mixing bowl. Make a batter by blending the egg and the milk, a little at a time. Stir in the grated cheese and onion, and let stand for 20 minutes. Break the noodles into short lengths and cook them in boiling, salted water for about 6 minutes. Drain thoroughly and add to the batter. Heat enough oil to grease the bottom of a skillet. Spoon the batter onto the pan to make a circle 4 inches in diameter. Cook gently until just set, then turn over and cook the other side. Repeat with the rest of the batter. Serve warm, with cream cheese and cranberry sauce.

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Lenten Cake Recipe

August 28th, 2010 at 11:32am Under General+ baked+ cakes+ dessert+ holidays

Christians who are fasting for Lent can still eat this delicious cake.

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Ingredients

* 3 C. flour
* 5 tsp. baking powder
* 4 Tbs. sugar
* 3/4 tsp. salt
* 6 Tbs. vegetable oil
* 2 1/2 C. water
* 1 tsp. vanilla
* dash of cinnamon

Directions

Combine flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in medium bowl. Add vegetable oil, vanilla and water. Heat oil. Pour batter in pans and bake in oven at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Sprinkle tops with cinnamon.

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Beef Taco Skillet Recipe

August 26th, 2010 at 11:29am Under General+ beef+ cheesy+ main course+ meat+ quick and easy

This delicious skillet will be a family favorite and can be made in minutes!

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Ingredients

* 1 lb. ground beef
* 1 can tomato soup
* 1/2 C. salsa
* 1/2 C. water
* 6 flour tortillas (6-inch), cut into 1 inch pieces
* 1/2 C. shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

Cook beef in a 10-inch skillet until well browned, stirring to break up meat. Pour off fat. Stir in soup, salsa, water and tortillas. Heat to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 minutes. Stir. Top with cheese.

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Greek-Style Pork Chops Recipe

August 24th, 2010 at 11:28am Under General+ main course+ pork

The pork was tender and juicy! This recipe is from the awesome blog, http://fortheloveofcooking-recipes.blogspot.com.

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Ingredients

* 2 Tbs. red wine vinegar
* 1 tsp. dried oregano
* 2 tsp. olive oil
* 2 cloves of garlic, minced
* sea salt, to taste
* freshly cracked pepper, to taste
* 3 thick-cut boneless pork chops
* cooking spray

Directions

Combine the vinegar, oregano, olive oil, and garlic in a zip lock bag. Add the pork to the bag and seal. Marinate the meat for 20 minutes at room temperature, turning after 10 minutes.

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Pineapple Cream Cheese Salad Recipe

August 21st, 2010 at 05:27am Under General+ creamy+ dessert+ fruit+ no bake

Serve this tasty hybrid salad/dessert at a Christmas dinner.

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Ingredients

* 2 pkgs. lg. lime gelatin
* 6 C. water
* 1 sm. container whipping cream
* 1 lg. pkg. cream cheese
* 1 lg. can crushed pineapple, drained
* 1 jar maraschino cherries, cut up
* 1 C. walnuts, crushed

Directions

Dissolve gelatin in 3 C. boiling water. Add 3 C. cold water and 1 C. pineapple juice. Chill in refrigerator until partially set. Whip the cream and add the soft cream cheese. Whip together. Add the gelatin and whip all together well. Fold in pineapple, cherries and walnuts to the preceding mixture. Put in a large ring mold. Put in refrigerator overnight. Unmold and put in platter.

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Vegetable and Bean Chili Recipe

August 19th, 2010 at 03:23pm Under beans+ chili+ main course+ savory+ vegetables

Use any combination of your favorite vegetables and canned beans for this recipe.

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Ingredients

* 1 Tbs. olive oil
* 1 lg. onion, coarsely chopped
* 2 tsp. finely chopped garlic
* 1 1-lb. bag frozen broccoli, carrots and cauliflower
* 1 15-oz. can red beans, drained, rinsed
* 1 15-oz. can garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed
* 2 cans (14.5 oz. each) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
* 1 8-oz. can tomato sauce
* 2 C. frozen whole kernel corn
* 2 Tbs. chili powder
* 1 Tbs. ground cumin
* 3/4 tsp. salt
* 1/8 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)

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Fried Zucchini Recipe

August 17th, 2010 at 03:23pm Under General+ appetizer+ fried+ quick and easy+ savory+ vegetables

If you’re looking for a new way to try zucchini, stop right here. While this isn’t the healthiest way to snack on this veggie, it sure is tasty.

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Ingredients

* 1 1/2 lbs. zucchini, quartered
* 1 C. flour
* 1 egg
* 1 Tbs. water
* 1/2 tsp. salt
* fine bread crumbs
* 2 qts. vegetable oil

Directions

Roll zucchini in flour, then roll in a mixture of slightly beaten egg, water and salt. Roll in bread crumbs to coat thoroughly. Chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes. Drop a few at a time into deep heated oil at 350 degrees. Fry until lightly brown and drain on paper towels.

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Cream of Asparagus Soup Recipe

June 4th, 2010 at 11:28am Under soups+ vegetables

Serve this soup hot or cold; whatever you prefer. It’s thick and sticks to your ribs! I love it!

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Ingredients

4 Tbs. butter
1 med. onion, chopped
3 C. washed asparagus, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 C. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
dash white pepper
1 1/2 C. chicken broth
1 C. half and half

Directions

Melt butter in 3-qt. saucepan and gently cook onion until soft. Add asparagus and cook 1 minutes. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until well blended. Gradually add broth, stirring constantly until thickened. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 5-10 minutes until asparagus are fork tender. Stir in half and half.

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Baked Lasagna On Top Of The Range Recipe

November 4th, 2009 at 01:29pm Under beef+ cheesy+ creamy+ hamburger+ main course+ noodles+ turkey

This lasagna recipe is a family favorite. It’s quick, easy, and tasty and you don’t have to cook the lasagna noodles beforehand!

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Ingredients

1 onion, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbs. Italian seasoning
1 lb. ground turkey or extra-lean ground beef
8 oz. part-skim milk ricotta cheese
2 C. spaghetti sauce (jarred or make your own)
8 oz. lasagna noodles
4 oz. part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
4 oz. low-sodium cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 C. freshly grated Parmesan cheese (#1 blade)
2 Tbs. fresh basil, chopped

Equipment:
10” gourmet fry pan
large sauté skillet with cover
food cutter for julienne and grating blades
measuring cups and spoon

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