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Broccoli Rice Casserole


1 9x13 baking pan/dish</SPAN>

• 2 (10 ounce) boxes chopped broccoli
• 1 (15 ounce) jar Cheez Whiz (nothing else will work, I promise)
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup (DON'T THROW OUT THE CAN)

Use the can to measure

• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can milk
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can instant rice

1. Mix all above and bake at 350 for 45 minute Basically you are finished when the top is browed slightly and the sides are bubbling -- YUMMY!

 

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Meatball Stew

Ingredients:
1 1/2 pound lean ground beef
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons veg. oil
2 cans (10 1/2 oz. size) tomato soup
2 cans (10 1/2 oz. size) beef broth
4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
4 carrots, diced
1 jar (16 oz. size) whole onions, drained
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley



Directions:
In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, egg, salt, marjoram and thyme; mix well. Shape into 24 meatballs.

Heat oil in a Dutch oven. Brown meatballs; drain. Add soup, beef broth, potatoes, carrots and whole onions. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 30 mins. or until meatballs are done and vegs. are tender. Garnish with parsley.

 

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Rich Italian Sausage and Potato Soup
"This soup combines unique flavors to form a rich, delicious soup. Your taste buds will be overjoyed. Instead of bouillon cube you can substitute I ounce chicken broth."


Ingredients:

• 1 pound Italian sausage
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 slice pancetta bacon, diced
• 1 1/4 teaspoons garlic, minced

• 1 cube chicken bouillon
• 4 cups water
• 2 potatoes, cubed
• 2 cups kale, rinsed and julienned
• 1/3 cup heavy cream

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees friend (150 degrees C).
2. Place sausage links on a sheet pan and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until done. Cut each link in half lengthwise, and then into 1/2 inch slices. Set aside for later.
3. In a 4 quart saucepan over medium heat, saute the onions and the pancetta for 10 minutes, or until onions are almost clear. Add the garlic and saute for one more minute. Add the chicken base OR bouillon, water and potatoes and bring to a simmer for 15 minutes. Add the kale, cream and reserved sausage, simmer for 5 more minutes and serve.

 

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Cornflake Crumb Parmesan Chicken


1 cup cornflake crumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
2-3 lbs chicken pieces or 6 chicken breast halves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup parmesan cheese
2 egg whites

2 tablespoons skim milk

1. Combine crumbs, salt, pepper and cheese.
2. Beat the egg whites slightly with fork or whisk.
3. Mix the milk into the egg whites.
4. Dip chicken pieces in egg white mixture; then coat with crumbs.
5. Place chicken in a greased shallow pan in a single layer.
6. Bake at 350 degrees friend. for about 1 hour or until done.
7. Do not cover or turn while baking.

 

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French Beef Stew
"Quick and easy, this is a very hearty stew, in truth, a meal in itself. Serve with warm crusty French Bread, if desired."

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes
• 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth

• 4 carrots, chopped
• 2 potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons Dijon-style prepared mustard
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Combine meat and flour in a large plastic food storage bag and toss to coat evenly.
2. In a 6 quart saucepan brown meat in hot vegetable oil. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
3. Add diced tomatoes, beef broth, carrots, potatoes and thyme. Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover; and simmer for 1 hour or until beef is tender.
4. Blend in mustard and serve.

 

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Missouri Botanical Garden's Three-bean Salad

Recipe By :Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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15 ounces canned black beans or kidney beans -- rinsed and
drained
15 ounces canned northern beans -- drained
15 ounces canned garbanzo beans -- drained
1 large tomato -- (1 cup), chopped
1 cup sweet red -- green and/or yellow
-- peppers, chopped
2/3 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
3 tablespoons snipped fresh basil or
1 tablespoon dried basil -- crushed
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons snipped fresh oregano OR
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano -- crushed
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

1. In large bowl, combine beans, tomato, sweet pepper, onion and celery.

2. In another bowl, combine 3/4 cup water, basil, parsley, olive oil,
lemon juice, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and ground
red pepper. Pour over bean mixture, tossing well.

3. Cover and refrigerate for 4 to 24 hours. Toss to serve.

Makes 10 servings.

 

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Breaded Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients:
1 1/2 pound pork tenderloin
2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup Italian-style dried bread crumbs
1 pinch garlic salt
2 teaspoons dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil



Directions:
Slice tenderloin into 1/4" rounds. Place rounds between sheets of plastic wrap and pound until thin.

Heat oven to 325F.

Beat eggs and milk together and pour into a shallow dish or bowl. Set aside.

In a separate dish or bowl combine breadcrumbs with garlic salt, oregano, salt and pepper. Mix all together. In a large skillet heat oil over medium high heat.

Meanwhile, dip tenderloins in egg mixture, then coat with bread crumb mixture. When oil is hot, add coated tenderloin to skillet and fry until golden brown on both sides (not cooked through)! Place browned tenderloin in a 9x13" baking dish lined with aluminum foil. Fry any leftover eggs and bread crumbs together for 'breadings'. Add 'breadings' to baking dish.

Cover tightly and bake about 45 minutes or until meat has reached an internal temperature of 160F.

 

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Rigatoni Chicken Divan

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 (10 ounce) package chopped broccoli, thawed
• 3 cups uncooked rigatoni pasta
• 2-3 cups cooked chicken

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Cook rigatoni according to package directions (I like al dente).
3. Pour cooked rigatoni into a greased 2-quart casserole.
4. Add the broccoli and chicken, combine gently.
5. In a saucepan, make the sauce.
6. Melt the butter in the saucepan over low to medium heat.
7. Add the flour gradually until smooth and bubbly.
8. Combine the chicken stock and heavy cream.
9. Add to the flour mixture.
10. Cook over low heat until thick.
11. Pour over casserole.
12. Add the parmesan cheese and brown in the oven, about 20 minutes.
13. If you feel the dish is too dry, you can add a can of cream of broccoli soup over the casserole.

 

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Christmas Morning Casserole at the Farmhouse ...... 13x9 pan

• 20 ounces pkg frozen hash browns, thawed
• 4 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
• 2 cups diced cooked ham (or more for a main dish meal)
• 7 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard (we use more than this)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

1. Preheat oven to 350; grease a 13x9 pan; set aside.
2. Spread potatoes in pan, then sprinkle with cheese and ham; set aside.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine eggs, milk, salt and mustard; pour over layers in pan.
4. Cover with foil, bake for 1 hour; uncover and bake 15 minutes more (golden brown).

 

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Portsmouth Lobster Casserole

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1/2 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 can Cheddar cheese soup
1 can (3 ounce size) sliced mushrooms, drained
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon minced parsley
1 1/2 cup cooked lobster
1/2 cup frozen peas, cooked and drained
1 tablespoon buttered soft bread crumbs



Directions:
Saute onion and garlic in butter in skillet until tender. Do not brown. Add soup and mushrooms; mix well.

Add milk, sherry and parsley gradually; mix well. Add lobster and peas. Cook until heated through, stirring constantly.

Spoon into 1-cup casseroles. Top each with crumbs. Bake at 350 degrees friend for 25 minutes or until golden.

 

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Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 pounds new potatoes
1 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper



Directions:
Combine oil & butter in a 2-quart roasting pan. Add potatoes; stir to coat. Sprinkle w/rosemary, garlic salt & pepper. Stir well.

Bake in a preheated 400 oven for 30 minutes, stirring often, until tender & brown.

 

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Roasted Pepper Chicken Penne

Ingredients:

1 pound chicken breasts, boneless/skinless
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 pound penne pasta
1 onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, sliced
1/4 cup olive oil
1 can (28-oz. size) crushed tomatoes
1 cup roasted sweet red peppers, drained and sliced
1 cup chicken broth
3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese



Directions:
Cut chicken into 1-inch strips; place in a large resealable plastic bag; add vinegar. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 15 minutes.

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil for 1 minute. Drain vinegar from chicken; discard.

Add chicken to skillet; cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until juices run clear. Stir in the tomatoes, red peppers, broth, Italian seasoning and salt.

Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 4 to 5 minutes or until heated through. Drain pasta; toss with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

 

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Bush Family Chicken Divan

• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli (or fresh)
• 3 chicken breasts, cooked then shredded
• 1 (15 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 1 cup fresh breadcrumb
• 1 tablespoon melted butter

1. Cook broccoli and arrange in greased 9x13 pan.
2. Put chicken pieces on top.
3. Mix soup, mayo, lemon, and curry and pour on chicken. sprinkle cheese on top.
4. Mix bread crumbs and butter and spread on top.
5. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.

 

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Elegant Baked Snapper

1 pound red snapper filets
1/4 cup onion finely minced
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seafood seasoning
1/2 cup cheddar cheese grated
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
Instructions:

Place fillets in a baking dish and sprinkle with dill weed. Mix the sour cream, seafood seasoning, and pepper together and use a rubber scraper to "frost" the mixture over the fillets. Sprinkle with the chopped onion and the grated cheddar cheese.

Baked at 400 degrees until lightly browned and the fish flakes easily with a fork when tested in the center.

 

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Crock-Pot Hungarian Beef Goulash

• 3 lbs beef stew meat
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 cup tomato puree
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 cup beef stock
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 tablespoon butter, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)

1. Blot meat cubes dry and dredge with flour mixed with salt and pepper.
2. Heat oil in large skillet; brown meat cubes. Drain off excess fat. Brown meat in batches if necessary.
3. Place meat in crock-pot. Sprinkle meat with paprika and cayenne, stirring and turning cubes to season evenly.
4. Add onions and garlic to crock-pot.
5. Combine tomato puree, Worcestershire sauce, mushrooms, brown sugar, dry mustard, lemon juice and beef stock. Blend. Pour over meat.
6. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
7. Knead butter with flour to make a paste. Add to crockpot and stir well. Cook on high 15 minutes or until thickened.
8. Add salt at end of cooking, or salt to taste at table.

 

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Braised Steak And Green Pepper

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pound lean steak, cut into 1/4" strips
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 3/4 cup beef broth
1 cup canned tomatoes with juice
1 medium onion, sliced
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
OR
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 large green pepper, cut in strips
1 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce



Directions:
Coat strips of round steak with flour mixed with salt and pepper.

Heat oil in a large frypan. Brown meat on all sides, drain off any fat. Add broth, tomato juice (reserving the tomato pieces for later), onion and garlic to the meat. Cover and simmer about 1 hour until meat is tender.

Add tomato pieces, green pepper strips and Worcestershire sauce. Stir-cook 4 to 5 minutes longer.

Good served with rice.

 

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Shrimp Pasta Salad

4 C. uncooked small pasta shells
1 lb. frozen cooked small shrimp
1 1/2 C. frozen peas thawed
1/2 C. thinly sliced green onion
1/4 C. minced fresh parsley
1/3 C. reduced fat mayonnaise
1/3 C. reduced fat plain yogurt
2 T. lemon juice
1 T. minced fresh dill
1/4 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper
Cook pasta according to directions on package; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, peas, green onions and parsley. Stir in the pasta. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

 

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Olive Garden Capellini Pomodoro
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3 cloves Garlic, mince
2 pounds Plum tomatoes; seeded, diced
1 ounce Fresh basil leaves, minced
1/3 cup Extra virgin olive oil
3 ounces Parmesan cheese
12 ounces Dry angel hair pasta, cooked
1/4 teaspoon Pepper

Heat olive oil and add garlic; cook until it turns white. Add
tomatoes and pepper and heat through, stirring constantly, about
2 to 3 minutes. Tomatoes should not lose their shape. Remove
from heat. Transfer hot, cooked pasta to large bowl. Toss pasta
gently with tomato mixture, basil and half of Parmesan cheese.
Serve immediately and pass remaining Parmesan.​

Olive Garden Capellini Pomodoro 312​

 

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Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 lbs baking potatoes, peeled, thinly sliced
• 2 cups ham, cubed to 1/2-inch pieces
• 4 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded
• 4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Combine whipping cream, chicken broth, onion, flour, salt and pepper in 2 quart saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until bubbles appear around edges and mixture is thickened (4 to 5 minutes).
2. Layer half of potatoes in greased 12X9-inch baking dish or 3-quart casserole. Sprinkle with ham, 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese and 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese. Cover with remaining potatoes.
3. Pour hot cream mixture over potatoes; cover. Bake for 60 minutes, or until potatoes are almost tender when pierced with a fork. Uncover; top with remaining cheeses. Continue baking for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender and cheese is melted.

 

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Sam's Cheesy Bacon Dip


Ingredients:

• 8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1 pkg. cream cheese
• 1/2 cup Miracle Whip
• 1 clove garlic
• Green onion, diced
• 1 tomato, seeded and diced
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation
Mix all ingredients together.

Bake at 350°friend for approximately 20 minutes.

Serve with corn chips or crackers.