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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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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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Triple-Mushroom Fettuccine Recipe

June 4th, 2010 at 11:13am Under General+ main course+ pasta+ vegetables

This pasta dish is flavored with a large variety of mushrooms and is combined with fettuccine noodles to make a dish that your whole family will enjoy!

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Ingredients

1 16-oz. pkg fettuccine or linguine
2 Tbs. butter or margarine
1 med. onion, finely chopped
3 4-oz. pkgs. sliced wild mushroom blend, stems discarded and caps thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed with press
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 14.5-oz. can reduced-sodium vegetable broth
1 C. loosely packed fresh parsley leaves, chopped

Directions

In large saucepot, cook pasta as directed. Meanwhile, in nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Increase heat to medium-high. Add mushrooms, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper and cook, stirring often, until mushrooms are golden and liquid has evaporated, 10 minutes.

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Egg Noodles and Cabbage Recipe

June 4th, 2010 at 10:58am Under General+ main course+ pasta+ vegetables

This comfort food is delicious and healthy!

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Ingredients

1 12-oz pkg. curly wide egg noodles
1 Tbs. butter or margarine
1 Tbs. olive oil
1 jumbo onion, thinly sliced
1 sm. head savoy cabbage, thinly sliced, with tough ribs discarded
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 10-oz. pkg. frozen peas
1 C. vegetable broth
1/4 C. freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

In large saucepot, cook pasta as directed. Meanwhile, in nonstick skillet, heat butter and oil over medium heat until melted and hot. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender and golden, about 20 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high; add cabbage, thyme, salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender-crisp and golden, 5 minutes. Stir in frozen peas and broth; cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Drain noodles; return to saucepot. Add cabbage mixture and Parmesan; toss well.

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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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Slow Cooker Savory Pot Roast Recipe

October 29th, 2009 at 09:44am Under beef+ crockpot

Doubt you can prep a home-cooked meal in just 10 minutes? This crowd-pleasing pot roast dish takes only that long to prepare.

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Ingredients

1 10 3/4-oz. can cream of mushroom soup
1 2-oz. pkg. dry onion soup mix
6 med. potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 med. carrots, thickly sliced
1 4-lb. boneless beef bottom round or chuck pot roast

Directions

Stir mushroom soup, soup mix, potatoes and carrots in a 3 1/2-qt. slow cooker. Top with roast and turn to coat. Cover and cook on LOW for 8-9 hours (or on HIGH for 4-5 hours) or until roast is fork-tender.

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Herbed Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe

October 21st, 2009 at 12:10pm Under chicken+ sandwiches

This recipe is quick, healthy and provides a great energy-boosting lunch. It will help you avoid the late afternoon blahs!

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Ingredients

1 grilled chicken breast (leftover), chopped
1/4 C. white onion, chopped
1 piece roasted bell pepper, diced
5 green olives with pimento, diced
1 green onion, diced
1 celery stalk, diced
1 Tbs. salad dressing (i.e. Durkee’s Famous Salad Dressing)
Greek seasoning (i.e. Cavander’s Greek Seasoning)
dash (1 tsp.) Tony’s Chachere’s
1-2 basil leaves, chopped
handful fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl (the order doesn’t matter). Chill for at least 30 minutes or overnight.

Serve over mixed greens and sliced homegrown tomatoes on the side.

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Hearty Hamburger Pie Recipe

October 14th, 2009 at 03:33pm Under beef+ hamburger

This home favorite is a layered dinner pie made with good ground beef, sliced potatoes, sliced onions, chicken broth, seasonings and a flaky top crust. The recipe was modified from one given to my mother in the early 50’s from a lovely Scandinavian woman. It’s great for leftovers if there are any!

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Ingredients

1 1/2 - 2 lb. good ground beef
2-3 large russett potatoes
1-2 large yellow onions
1 can chicken broth or stock
1 pre-made or homemade pie crust
salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste
flour to coat bottom of baking pan and enough to gently sprinkle each layer

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Turkey Fried Rice Recipe

October 7th, 2009 at 01:27pm Under rice+ soups

My husband, our two kids and I enjoy this deliciously different fried rice dish. The brown rice makes it extra nutritious… and it’s a great way to use up leftover cooked turkey.

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Ingredients

2 C. reduced sodium chicken broth
1 C. uncooked brown rice
2 C. cubed cooked turkey breast
3 Tbs. reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 C. chopped peas
1/4 C. chopped carrots
1 Tbs. canola oil

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