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New Brunswick Lobster Casserole

"This rich, creamy lobster casserole lets the lobster flavor shine through, it's great for buffets! Our lobster season starts May 1 in the Chaleur Bay region of New Brunswick, Canada. I know it seems a shame to put lobster meat in a casserole, but this is so delicious.
INGREDIENTS:
3 tablespoons butter, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup milk
1 cup light cream
3 cups mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup shredded Swiss
cheese
3 cups cooked lobster meat,
diced
2 cups soft bread cubes
1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons melted butter
DIRECTIONS:
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees friend (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a casserole dish.2.Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour, mustard powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. Pour in the milk and cream, bring to a simmer, and cook until thickened and smooth, stirring constantly. Add the mushrooms and cheese, stir until the cheese has melted. Fold in the diced lobster meat and the bread cubes.3.Pour into prepared casserole dish. Mix the bread crumbs with the remaining 1 tablespoon of melted butter to moisten. Sprinkle the crumbs over the casserole.4.Bake in preheated oven until the crumbs have browned, and the casserole is hot; about 30 minutes.

 

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Leeky Linguine With Shrimp(Rachel Ray)


1 lb large shrimp, shelled and deveined
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt and black pepper
1 lb fresh linguine
4 leeks, trimmed halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise and washed 1/2 cup dry white wine or vermouth
1/3 cup finely chopped flat leaf parsley (a generous handful)

1. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with 2 tablespoons EVOO, the lemon peel, garlic and crushed red pepper; season with salt and black pepper.
2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it, add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 5 minutes.
3. While the pasta is working, in a large skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons EVOO, 2 turns of the pan, over medium-high heat. Add the leeks, season with salt and black pepper and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes.
4. Push the leeks to the side of the pan, add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and firm.
5. Pour in the wine and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
6. Add the pasta to the skillet; season with salt and black pepper. Add the parsley and toss.

 

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Cheeseburger Meatloaf

Ingredients:

1/2 cup ketchup, divided
1 egg
1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 pound ground beef
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
2 teaspoons dill pickle relish
6 slices American cheese



Directions:
In a bowl, combine half the ketchup, egg, bread crumbs and onion powder. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well.

On a large piece of waxed paper, pat beef mixture into a 10x6-inch rectangle. Spread remaining ketchup over meat to within 1/2 inch of long sides and 1-1/2 of short sides. Top with mustard and relish.

Place four cheese slices on top; set remaining cheese aside.

Roll up loaf, jelly-roll style, starting with a short side and pulling away waxed paper while rolling. Seal seams and ends well. Place loaf, seam side down, in a greased 13x9-inch baking dish.

Bake at 350 friend. for 45 to 50 minutes or until completely done. Cut reserved cheese slices in half diagonally; place on top loaf and return to oven until cheese is melted.

 

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Open Sesame Chicken

Ingredients:
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 large lemon, juice of
1/3 cup parmesan cheese
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 pounds chicken, cut into parts and skinned
2 tablespoons melted butter (additional)
paprika
sesame seed



Directions:
Heat oven to 375. Grease a 2 quart rectangular baking dish. Combine the 1/4 cup melted butter and lemon juice in a shallow bowl. Mix cheese, breadcrumbs and garlic powder in another shallow bowl.

Dip chicken pieces in butter and then roll in breadcrumbs, coating well. Arrange in a single layer in baking dish. Drizzle the 2 Tbs. butter over chicken pieces in dish. Sprinkle with paprika and sesame seed.

Bake for 1 hour, basting frequently with pan juices. Cover dish with foil if browning too quickly.

 

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Shrimp in Ginger-Butter Sauce

Ingredients

6 ounces large shrimp in shell, peeled
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 teaspoon grated peeled ginger
2 tablespoons medium-dry Sherry
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro



Preparation

Pat shrimp dry and season with salt.
Heat butter in a heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat until foam subsides, then sauté ginger 30 seconds. Add shrimp and sauté 2 minutes. Add Sherry and sauté until shrimp are just cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in cilantro and season with salt and pepper.
Serve with: a baguette; green beans

 

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Want to cook with the kids?? Try this....

Sausage Quiche

1 lb. mild sausage (like Jimmy Dean or Bob Evans)
1 (8 in.) frozen deep-dish piecrust in aluminum pie plate
2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups half-and-half

Heat oven to 350. Cook sausage in skillet over med. heat breaking it up as it cooks. Cook 'til no pink remains about 10 mins. Remove sausage from skillet and transfer to pie crust. Sprinkle cheese over sausage.
In a small bowl, whisk eggs and half-and-half to combine. Pour over cheese and sausage.

Place quiche on a baking sheet and bake 35-40 mins. or until center is firm. Remove from oven and let cool 15 mins. before cutting into wedges.

 

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Chinese Oven-Fried Pork Chops

Ingredients:
1 egg
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
4 pork chops, fat trimmed
bread crumbs to coat



Directions:
Preheat oven to 350. Spray a cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

In a shallow bowl, beat together egg, soy sauce, water, garlic powder and ginger. Dip and coat both sides of pork chops in egg mixture. Press each chop into bread crumbs, coating both sides.

Place on prepared cooking sheet. Bake 30 minutes. Turn and bake 20 minutes more.

 

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All Day Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pound top round steak, cut into strips
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 onion, chopped
1 can (10.75 ounce size) condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 can (8 ounce size) mushrooms
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon dried chives
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cube beef bouillon
1/4 cup white wine
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 container (16 ounce size) sour cream
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley



Directions:
Place the beef in the bottom of a slow cooker, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Place onion on top of beef, and then add mushroom soup, mushrooms, and water. Season with chives, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and bouillon.

In a small bowl, mix together the wine with the flour. Pour over the beef.

Cover, and cook on Low for 6 to 7 hours. Stir in the sour cream and parsley, and continue cooking for 1 hour.

 

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Hawaiian Slow Cooker Chicken

• 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 1 (15 ounce) can pineapple slices, reserve juice
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1. Place chicken breasts in oblong slow cooker sprayed with vegetable cooking spray and sprinkle with a dash of salt if desired.
2. Place pineapple slices over chicken.
3. In a medium bowl, combine pineapple juice, brown sugar,lemon juice, ginger, cornstarch, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, and black pepper, until cornstarch mixes with liquids.
4. Pour over chicken breasts.
5. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours, or on high for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
6. Hot buttered rice is a compliment to this dish.

 

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Greek Pilaf

Ingredients:
1/4 pound butter
3 cups raw rice, use 1st quality rice only
6 cups chicken broth
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 dash garlic powder
2 tablespoons parsley, dried



Directions:
In a heavy skillet melt butter. Add chopped onion and saute until lightly browned. Add the rice and brown (almost to that of brown rice). Place into 3 quart casserole. Add seasonings, toss. Then add broth.

Cover and bake in a 350 degree friend oven for approximately 1 hour or until all the liquid is absorbed by the rice. Pass plain yogurt to top pilaf.

 

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Delicious Chicken Casserole

"Chicken and rice combine with cream of chicken soup and sour cream in this crowd-pleasing casserole topped with a buttery cracker crust."

INGREDIENTS:
4 skinless, bone-in chicken
breast halves
2 stalks celery, cut into thirds
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup cooked rice
6 ounces sour cream
2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed
cream of chicken soup
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups crushed buttery round
crackers
1/2 cup butter or margarine,
melted
DIRECTIONS:
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees friend (175 degrees C).2.Bring to a boil the chicken breasts, celery, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and enough water to cover. Cover, reduce heat to medium low; simmer for 35 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup liquid. Cool chicken, remove meat from bones, and cut into bite-size pieces.3.In a large bowl, stir together sour cream, soup, broth, celery salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix in cooked rice and chicken. Spoon mixture into a 9x13 inch casserole dish. In a resealable bag, shake together crushed crackers and melted butter. Sprinkle crackers over the top.4.Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes.

 

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Johnny Marzetti
INGREDIENTS:
1 (8 ounce) package dry egg
noodles
2 pounds ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
2 strips celery, chopped
1 small green bell pepper,
chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced
mushrooms, drained
1 (10.75 ounce) can
condensed tomato soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can
condensed cream of
mushroom soup
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar
cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
cheese
salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS:
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees friend (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.2.Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add egg noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain and set aside.3.In a medium sized saucepan over medium high heat, stir together the ground beef, onion, celery, green bell pepper, garlic, and mushrooms. Cook until beef is evenly brown and vegetables are tender. Drain fat. Stir in the tomato soup and cream of mushroom soup.4.Place half of the cooked egg noodles in the prepared baking dish. Layer with half of the meat mixture and half of both cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Salt and pepper to taste, then repeat the layers with the remaining cheese being the top layer; salt and pepper to taste once again, if desired.5.Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and the surface is hot and bubbly.

 

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FUSILLI WITH SHRIMP AND ARUGULA


1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon crushed dried red pepper flakes
1 cup dry white wine
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
12 ounces dried fusilli
3 cups (packed) arugula, torn into bite-size pieces
Freshly ground black pepper
Salt


Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots, garlic and red pepper flakes; saute until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the wine. Simmer until the wine reduces by half, about 5 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring, just until they are pink, about 2 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fusilli and cook, stirring often to prevent the pasta from sticking together, until tender but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
Add the fusilli and arugula to the skillet with the shrimp. Toss to combine. Season the pasta to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a large bowl and serve.

 

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Red Pepper Tomato Dressing

1 (12 oz) jar roasted red sweet peppers
2 large ripe tomatoes, quartered
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2-3 Tbls. sherry or white wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. smoked paprika

Drain peppers. In blender, combine peppers, tomatoes, oil, 2Tbls vinegar or sherry, garlic
and paprika. Cover and blend until very smooth. Season with remaining vinegar, salt & pepper.

 

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O' Charley's Potato Soup


3 lbs red potatoes
1/4 cup margarine, melted
1/4 cup flour
8 cups half-and-half


16 ounces Velveeta cheese, melted

1. Cut unpeeled red potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Place in a large Dutch oven, cover with water and bring to a boil. Let boil for 10 minutes or until 3/4 cooked.
2. In a separate large Dutch oven, combine melted margarine and flour, mixing until smooth. Place over low heat and gradually add half-and- half, stirring constantly. Continue to stir until smooth and liquid begins to thicken.
3. Add melted Velveeta. Stir well. Drain potatoes and add to cream mixture. Stir in pepper, garlic powder and hot pepper sauce.
4. Cover and cook over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Place soup into individual serving bowls and top with crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, chives and parsley.

 

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Baked Penne with Sausage


Ingredients

1. 1 (12 ounce) package dry penne pasta
2. 1 pound mild Italian sausage
3. 1 cup chopped onion
4. 1/2 cup white wine
5. 2 teaspoons olive oil
6. 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
7. 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with garlic
8. 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
9. 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Cooking Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees friend (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
2. Place sausage and onion in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain excess fat. Pour in wine, and cook for 1 minute, stirring, to deglaze the pan. Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Toss with cooked pasta, and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle top with mozzarella.
3. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

Yield: 6 servings

 

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Chicken Fettuccine Casserole


1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated fettuccine
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and cut into thin strips 2 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
2 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray square baking dish, 8x8x2 inches, with cooking spray. Cook and drain fettuccine as directed on package.
2. While fettuccine is cooking, melt butter in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour. Gradually stir in broth. heat to boiling, stirring constantly; remove rom heat. Stir in half-and-half. Stir in chicken, tomatoes and bacon.
3. Add fettuccine to chicken mixture; toss genly to mix well. Spoon into baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until hot in center.

 

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Tahitian Beef

Ingredients:
2 pounds beef stew meat
2 tablespoons oil
1 can pineapple chunks, drained (20 oz. size)
1 can tomatoes (16 oz. size)
1 envelope onion gravy mix (e.g., French's)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon wine vinegar
2 green peppers, cut in 1" squares.
Cooked rice



Directions:
Brown beef in oil in large skillet. Pour off fat. Mix with drained pineapple in slow cooker.

Cut or break up tomatoes in bowl. Mix with gravy mix, soy sauce and vinegar. Add to beef and pineapple, stirring to mix.

Cover and cook on low 8 to 10 hours. Stir in green peppers, and cook 1 hour more until beef is tender. Serve with rice.

 

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Pork Chops with Apples & Stuffing

1 pkg (6 oz.) Stove Top Stuffing Mix for chicken
1 can (21 oz.) apple pie filling
6 boneless pork loin chops, 3/4 inch thick

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare stuffing as directed on package. Spread pie filling
onto bottom of 13 x 9 inch baking dish sprayed with Pam; top with chops and stuffing. Cover with foil. Bake 30 mins; uncover. Bake an additional 10 mins. or 'til chopsare cooked through (160 degreesF.)

 

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Crab Cakes

8 oz. crab meat
1 egg
1 tsp Worchestershire sauce
18 tsp. dry mustard
1 Tbls. mayonnaise
1/2 tsp. lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp. yellow mustard
1 1/2 tsp. melted butter
1/2 tsp. parsley flakes
1/2 tsp. seafood seasoning
1/4 cup bread crumbs

Combine all ingredients, except crab. Fold in the crab
meat. Shape into patties and fry in oil or butter. Serve
with lemon & tartar sauce.