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[moreluck]

Capellini Caprese

1/2 lb. capellini or spaghetti
1/2 cup Kraft Tuscan House Italian Dressing
1 onion finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups halved grape or cherry tomatoes*
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1/3 cup fresh basil, finely sliced

Cook pasta as directed on package. Heat dressing in large non stick skillet
on med-hi heat. Add onions and garlic. cook and stir 2 mins. Add tomatoes; cook 5 min. or 'til heated through, stirring occasionally.
Drain pasta. Add to tomato mixture; mix lightly. Sprinkle with cheese and basil.

* Can substitute 3 chopped tomatoes for grape or cherry tomatoes.

 

[moreluck]

Vidalia Onion Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients:
1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons finely packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper



Directions:
Stir together all ingredients in large pan. Bring to boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes.

 

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Roasted Peppered Pork Loin

2-4 lb boneless single loin pork roast
1-2 tsp. garlic pepper
1-2 tsp dried rosemary. crushed

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat pork with garlic pepper
and rosemary; place in shallow pan. Roast for 40 mins. to
one hour (20 mins. per lb.) or until internal temperature is
150 degrees. Remove from oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes
before slicing to serve.

 

[moreluck]

Crockpot Swiss Steak


1 1/2 pounds round steak, 3/4 inch thick
2 tablespoons flour
salt and pepper to taste
1 medium onion, sliced
1 carrot, chopped
1 stalk celery, sliced
1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
1 clove garlic, minced

Cut round steak into serving pieces. Season flour with salt and pepper. Dredge the steak into the flour. Put onions and garlic in the bottom of the Crockpot; add meat. Top steak with carrots and celery and cover with tomato sauce. Cover; cook on low 8-10 hours or on high 3-5 hours. 6 servings
Serve this steak with mashed potatoes or noodles

 

[dilligaf]

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.)

Thanks More, I've been trying to figure out what to cook for 1 supper next week when we go on vacation (Rocky Point Mx). I needed 1 meal and this sounds absolutely perfect. I'll let you know how it is if you haven't already tried it. With Asparagus. MMMMMMMMMMM

 

[moreluck]

Easy Layered Meat Loaf

• 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce with onion
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup pickle relish

1. Preheat oven to 350°friend.
2. In a large bowl, combine beef, bread crumbs, parsley, egg, salt, pepper and 1/2 can of tomato sauce.
3. Place half the meat mixture in a loaf pan. Cover with cheese and relish, then cover with the remaining meat mixture.
4. Bake for 1 hour. Drain off accumulated fat. Turn loaf out into a shallow baking pan. Cover with remaining tomato sauce and bake 15 minutes longer.

 

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Chicken With Angel Hair Pasta


Ingredients:
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/4 cup butter
1 package (.7 oz. size) dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
1/2 cup white wine
1 can condensed golden mushroom soup
4 ounces cream cheese with chives
1 pound angel hair pasta



Directions:
Heat oven to 325. In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in the package of dressing mix. Blend in wine and golden mushroom soup.

Mix in cream cheese, and stir until smooth. Heat through, but do not boil.

Arrange chicken breasts in a single layer in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour sauce over. Bake for 60 minutes.

Twenty minutes before the chicken is done, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook pasta until al dente, about 5 minutes. Drain.

Serve chicken and sauce over pasta.

 

[moreluck]

Foil Pack Chicken Fajita Dinner

1 1/2 cups instant white rice, uncooked
1 1/2 cups hot water
1 Tbls. taco seasoning mix
4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 each green & red pepper cut into strips
1/2 cup thick and chunky salsa
1/2 cup Mexican style shredded cheese

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Fold up all sides of each of four 18 x 12 sheets of heavy duty foil to form 1 inch rim; spray foil with Pam. Combine rice, water and taco seasoning; spoon into centers of foil. Top with remaining ingredients.
Bring up foil sides. Double-fold top and rnds to seal each packet leaving room for heat circulation inside. Place in 15x10x1 inch baking pan. Bake 30-35 mins. or until chicken is cooked through (165 degrees) Let stand 5 mins. Cut slits in foil to release steam before opening packets.
For serving, you can top each portion with a dollop of sour cream.

 

[moreluck]

Chicken & Biscuits

1 can (10 3/4 oz) cr. of chicken soup
3/4 cup sour cream, divided
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 pkg (16 oz.) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup baking mix (Bisquick)
3 Tbls. milk

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Mix soup and 1/2 cup sour cream in 8 " square baking dish. Add chicken, veggies and cheese; Mix. Place baking mix in medium bowl. Add remaining 1/4 cup sour cream and milk; stir until stiff dough forms.
Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls into 6 mounds over chicken mixture. Bake 35 mins. or until biscuits are golden brown and chicken mixture is hot & bubbly.

 

[moreluck]

Hobo Potatoes

Nonstick cooking spray
3 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
4 cups 1/4 inch thick sliced potatoes
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground pepper

Fold a 36 x 18 piece of heavy foil in half to make and 18' square. Lightly coat one side of the foil square with Pam. On coated surface, arrange half of the bacon in the center of the foil. Top with half of the potatoes, half the gr. pepper half the onion and half the cheese. Top with remaining potatoes, sweet pepper and onion. Sprinkle with salt & pepper. Top with remaining cheese.

Lightly coat one side of another 18" square piece of double thickness heavy foil with Pam; place it coated side down on top of potato stack. Seal all edges with a double fold, leaving space for steam to build. Grill vegetable packet on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over med coals for 20-25 mins or 'til potatoes are tender. ..turning the packet once. Makes 8 servings.

 

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Capellini with Shrimp and Creamy Tomato Sauce

3 Tbls. olive oil
1 lb. peeled large shrimp
3 large garlic cloves pushed through press
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 cup sweet (red) vermouth
1 (14-15 oz.) can diced tomatoes, drained
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1/2 lb. capellini (angel hair pasta)

Heat oil in a 12" heavy skillet over med-high heat until it shimmers, then cook shrimp and garlic with oregano, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper turning once, until golden about 2 mins total. Stir in vermouth and tomatoes, scraping up any brown bits from bottom of skillet. Add cream and briskly simmer until sauce has thickened slightly about 1 min. Stir in lemon juice.
meanwhile, cook capellini in salted water 'til al dente. Reserve one cup of pasta water then drain pasta. Serve immediately topped with shrimp & sauce. Thin with some of the reserved water if necessary.

 

[moreluck]

Cleaned-Up Dirty Rice

Ingredients:

1 cup uncooked white rice
1 stick margarine, melted
1 can French onion soup
1 can beef consomme
1 small can mushrooms, drained


Directions:
Mix all ingredients and pour in a baking dish. Cover and bake at 350 degrees friend for 1 hour or until rice is cooked.

 

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Linguini With Garlicky Shrimp and Fresh Tomatoes

• 6 oz. linguini
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 4 plum tomatoes, chopped
• 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

1. Cook the linguine as per directions, drain.
2. Meanwhile, melt 2 tsp butter in large skillet over med-high heat. Sprinkle the shrimp with 1/4 tsp of salt and add to skillet.
3. Cook until pink and opaque, 1 1/2 -2 min each side. Transfer to a plate.
4. Melt the remaining butter in the same skillet over med-high heat. Add garlic and crushed red pepper, soak stirring until fragrant about 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes and remaining salt, cook striirring occassionally, until the tomatoes just begin to wilt, 1-2 minutes.
5. Add shrinp and cook until heated through, about 1 min longer.
6. Add the cooked linguini, parsley, and lemon juice, cook, tossing until combined.

 

[dillweed]

Nice job over9five, those look good! Here's one that may come in handy.

Chicken Soup for the Belly

2 to 3 pound fryer
49 ounces chicken broth
2 to 3 quarts water
2 or 3 carrots
3 celery stalks
12 peppercorns
1/2 cup chopped scallions
1/2 cups frozen peas
4 to 6 ounces uncooked pasta (thin noodles or pasta rings)
fresh cilantro (optional)
turmeric (optional)

<H3>Morning Prep

</H3><H3>Clear out the inside of the fryer removing all the chicken parts (neck, heart, gizzards, and liver). Rinse the chicken inside and out under a cold running faucet. Place the chicken and all the parts except for the liver. inside the crock pot and heat on the low setting. Toss out the liver or give it to your cat as a special treat.

Evening Prep

• Take the cooked chicken and its parts out of the crock and place on a plate to cool.
• Dice or slice the vegetables (carrots, celery, and scallions).
• Drain the stock from the crock pot into a large cooking pot.
• Add additional can of stock and water. Set burner to low to medium heat.
• Toss in the carrots, celery, and peppercorns, cover the pot.
• Remove the skin from the cooled chicken, separating the meat away from the bones and any grizzle.
• Cube the chicken into bite size pieces.
• Add uncooked pasta and cubed chicken into the pot simmering on the stove top.
• Add more water as needed.
• Add the peas and scallions during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
• Ladle soup into serving bowls.
• Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and a sprinkling of turmeric.

 

[over9five]

Today we're doing something easy. Nothin' like a big platter of...


NACHOS!!!

Cover a cookie sheet with aluminum foil.

Cover the aluminum foil with Doritos (I like "Cool Ranch").

Cover the Doritos with salsa (Newmans Own is the best....RIP Paul....moment of silence, please)

Sprinkle crumbled hamburg (that you've already cooked) over the salsa.

Spread LOTS of cheese on top! Mozzarella is best, but sometimes I use cheddar, and sometimes BOTH!

Stick it in the oven, and cook till cheese is melted nice. Doesn't take long, so watch it!

Filling in for Moreluck, I'm CHEF9FIVE signing off!

 

[moreluck]

You guys are all great!! Thanks!!

Smoked Sausage Pepper Pasta

1 1/2 cups Uncooked bow tie pasta
1 1/2 tablespoon Butter
1/2 cup Green pepper julienned
1/2 pound fully cooked smoked sausage cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 cup Red bell pepper julienned
1/8 teaspoon Salt
2 tablespoon Red onion chopped
1/8 teaspoon Pepper

Instructions:


Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the
peppers and onion in butter until tender. Add the sausage, salt and pepper;
cook and stir until sausage is heated through. Drain pasta and add to skillet;
toss to coat, place in serving dish, add fresh parsley for garnish if desired

 

[over9five]

You guys are all great!! Thanks!!

Phew!!! Good to have you back!!!

 

[moreluck]

Southern Living's Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese

• 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
• 2 tablespoons butter (or margarine)
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 (8 ounce) package sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, divided

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Keep warm.
3. Melt butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-low heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, and cook, whisking constantly, 5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in salt, peppers, 1 cup shredded cheese and cooked pasta.
4. Spoon pasta mixture into 4 lightly greased (8-ounce) ramekins; top with remaining 1 cup cheese.
5. Bake for 15 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

 

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Cheesy Spinach & Bacon Dip

1 pkg. (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed & drained
1 lb. (16 oz) Velveeta Cheese Product cut into 1/2 inch squares.
4 oz. Philadelphia Cream Cheese
1 can (10 oz.) Ro*tel diced Tomatoes & Green chilies, undrained.
8 slices bacon, crisply cooked & crumbled

Combine ingredients in microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high 5 mins, or 'til Velveeta
is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 3 mins. Serve with
tortilla chips and cut up veggies.

 

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Bobby's Goulash (Paula Deen)

2 lbs. lean ground beef
2 large yellow onions (12 oz. each) chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
3 cups water
2 cans (15 oz. each) tomato sauce
2 cans(14.5 oz. each) diced tomatoes
3 Tbls. soy sauce
2 Tbls. Italian seasoning
3 bay leaves
1 Tbls Paula's house seasoning**
1 Tbls. Paula Deen's season salt*
2 cups elbow macaroni uncooked

In a 6 qt dutch oven, cook gr. beef on med-high until no pink remains, stirring occasionally and breaking up meat with spoon. Spoon off any fat. Add onions & garlic to beef in Dutch oven and cook until onions are tender about 10 mins.
Stir in water, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, soy sauce, It. seasoning, bay leaves, House seasoning snd seasoned salt; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 mins. to blend flavors, stirring occasionally.
Stir elbow macaroni into beef mixture and simmer on low, covered, 25 mins longer or until macaroni is tender, stirring occasionally to prevent from sticking.
Remove from heat. Discard bay leaves and allow mixture to sit about 30 mins before serving. Serve with bread & tossed salad.

* For a substitue for Paula's season salt.....use your own favorite brand.
**In place of Paula's house seasoning use !/2 tsp. each garlic powder and ground black pepper