This is the other one is was considering for our next exchange.
2 lbs. browned ground beef
1 C. ketchup
1 C. tomato sauce
2 T. sugar
2 T. mustard
2 T. vinegar
Onion (optional)
Simmer for 30 minutes. I usually throw mine in the crockpot at lunch time & let it cook on low until dinner. Serve on hamburger buns - top w/cheese slice or shredded cheese if desired.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Chicken Soft Tacos
Dillon's has chicken tenders on sale this week BOGO - so decided to make a double batch of Chicken Soft Tacos to put in freezer. Baseball season is starting & this will be great to have on hand just to warm up on those busy nights that I don't have time to cook.
2 T. cooking oil
2 lb. chicken tenders cut into pieces
2 C. salsa
4 C. water
2 pkg. taco seasoning (I used Old El Paso)
4 C. Minute Rice, uncooked
Soft flour tortillas
Shredded Cheese
Heat oil in large non-stick skilled on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook & stir 6 minutes or until cooked through. Add water, salsa & seasoning mix; Stir. Bring to boil. Stir in rice; cover. Cook on low heat 5 to 10 minutes until liquid is absorbed by rice. Spoon chicken mixture onto tortillas; sprinkle w/cheese. Fold up sides to enclose filling.
2 T. cooking oil
2 lb. chicken tenders cut into pieces
2 C. salsa
4 C. water
2 pkg. taco seasoning (I used Old El Paso)
4 C. Minute Rice, uncooked
Soft flour tortillas
Shredded Cheese
Heat oil in large non-stick skilled on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook & stir 6 minutes or until cooked through. Add water, salsa & seasoning mix; Stir. Bring to boil. Stir in rice; cover. Cook on low heat 5 to 10 minutes until liquid is absorbed by rice. Spoon chicken mixture onto tortillas; sprinkle w/cheese. Fold up sides to enclose filling.
Breakfast Casserole
Made this after church today - takes a long time to cook but I think it was worth the wait. I am considering making this for our next exchange.
1 lb. ground sausage, browned (I used Bob Evans original pork) on sale this week at Dillons for $2.50 & had a coupon for $1.00 off. So $1.50 for a lb. of sausage - not too bad.
2 20 oz. bags of hashbrowns (I used the Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns which are on sale at Dillon's this week for $1.00)
1/4 c. milk
12 eggs (eggs are kinda pricey right now - $1.73 for a dozen at Dillons)
1/2 T. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 small onion, chopped
Shredded cheddar cheese
Mix all ingredients, except cheese, together. Pour into baking dish. Spread cheese on top and cover with foil. Bake at 375 degrees for an hour to 1 1/2 hours until hashbrowns are cooked through. (Take foil off last 15 minutes of cooking)
This makes a pretty big batch - I put the whole thing in a 9 X 13 pan - I might have been able to split it up into a 9 X 13 & an 8 X 8 pan. Will try that next time might not take as long to bake.
1 lb. ground sausage, browned (I used Bob Evans original pork) on sale this week at Dillons for $2.50 & had a coupon for $1.00 off. So $1.50 for a lb. of sausage - not too bad.
2 20 oz. bags of hashbrowns (I used the Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns which are on sale at Dillon's this week for $1.00)
1/4 c. milk
12 eggs (eggs are kinda pricey right now - $1.73 for a dozen at Dillons)
1/2 T. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 small onion, chopped
Shredded cheddar cheese
Mix all ingredients, except cheese, together. Pour into baking dish. Spread cheese on top and cover with foil. Bake at 375 degrees for an hour to 1 1/2 hours until hashbrowns are cooked through. (Take foil off last 15 minutes of cooking)
This makes a pretty big batch - I put the whole thing in a 9 X 13 pan - I might have been able to split it up into a 9 X 13 & an 8 X 8 pan. Will try that next time might not take as long to bake.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
FFY Night
I have dubbed this evening to be FFY Night (Fend For Yourself). I will not be home this evening so that usually means the husband will run through one of the various drive-thrus. We actually do have FFY Nights when I am home & the family will actually eat what is in the fridge. Great way to get rid of all the leftovers so they don't go to waste. I am curious how others handle nights like this?
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Dinner Tonight
Decided to do something easy this evening & it was pretty tasty. Take a loaf of french bread & slice lengthwise. Top with your favorite pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese & your favorite toppings. I used pepperoni on one side & pork sausage on the other to appease everyone in the household. Bake at 400 degrees for approximately 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Please be advised that these are not my recipes. I want to share good recipes with people who need ideas & enjoy food. I find my recipes from various places: friends, cookbooks, the internet, etc.
Please be advised that these are not my recipes. I want to share good recipes with people who need ideas & enjoy food. I find my recipes from various places: friends, cookbooks, the internet, etc.
Italian Chicken Alfredo Crockpot
6 chicken breasts
16 oz. noodles (cooked separately)
2, 4 oz. cans of mushrooms (drained)
3/4 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 1/4 C. shredded Mozzarella
2 jars alfredo sauce (approx. 24 oz.)
Mix alfredo sauce, mushrooms & seasonings. Pour over chicken in freezer bag. Attach bag of cheese. Freeze.
To cook from frozen: Defrost completely or add 2 hours to cook time. Empty bag into crock pot & stir making sure chicken is coated. Cook on low for 5 hours. When chicken is almost done, cook pasta separately, drain & add to crock pot. Stir throughly. Sprinkle cheese on top, cover & heat for additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Haven't tried this one myself but Jeri said it was great & tasted like Olive Garden. Looking forward to trying this one too!
16 oz. noodles (cooked separately)
2, 4 oz. cans of mushrooms (drained)
3/4 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 1/4 C. shredded Mozzarella
2 jars alfredo sauce (approx. 24 oz.)
Mix alfredo sauce, mushrooms & seasonings. Pour over chicken in freezer bag. Attach bag of cheese. Freeze.
To cook from frozen: Defrost completely or add 2 hours to cook time. Empty bag into crock pot & stir making sure chicken is coated. Cook on low for 5 hours. When chicken is almost done, cook pasta separately, drain & add to crock pot. Stir throughly. Sprinkle cheese on top, cover & heat for additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Haven't tried this one myself but Jeri said it was great & tasted like Olive Garden. Looking forward to trying this one too!
Jeri's Recipe
Rice a Roni Casserole
1 lb. hamburger, browned & drained
1 pkg. beef-flavored rice-a-roni, prepared as directed on box
1 can (4 1/2 oz.) chopped green chilies
Mix all ingredients and place in greased 9 X 13 pan. Top with 8 oz. sour cream and 10 oz. Monterrey Jack & Cheddar Cheese.
Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes or until bubbly & slightly browned.
To cook frozen, thaw & layer on sour cream & cheese. Will probably need to cook about an hour at 350 degrees.
I have not tried this one yet but looking forward to it.
1 lb. hamburger, browned & drained
1 pkg. beef-flavored rice-a-roni, prepared as directed on box
1 can (4 1/2 oz.) chopped green chilies
Mix all ingredients and place in greased 9 X 13 pan. Top with 8 oz. sour cream and 10 oz. Monterrey Jack & Cheddar Cheese.
Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes or until bubbly & slightly browned.
To cook frozen, thaw & layer on sour cream & cheese. Will probably need to cook about an hour at 350 degrees.
I have not tried this one yet but looking forward to it.
Other Recipe From 1st Exchange
This is the recipe I made:
Cheesy Ham & Potatoes
1 24oz. bag of frozen shredded hash browns
1/2 c. minced onion
2 10.75 oz. cans cream of chicken soup
1 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese
1 1/2 C. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1 1/2 C. cubed ham
1/2 tsp. pepper
Soften cream cheese & cream together with soup. Stir in onions, ham, jack cheese & pepper. Break apart hash browns. Gently stir into cheese mixture. Place in gallon freezer bag. Label & freeze.
To serve: Thaw. Place in greased baking dish. Bake covered for 1 hour at 350 degrees. Uncover & top with shredded cheddar cheese. Return to oven until cheese is melted.
My family has not tried this dish yet but I was told by the other 2 girls that is was really good.
Cheesy Ham & Potatoes
1 24oz. bag of frozen shredded hash browns
1/2 c. minced onion
2 10.75 oz. cans cream of chicken soup
1 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese
1 1/2 C. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1 1/2 C. cubed ham
1/2 tsp. pepper
Soften cream cheese & cream together with soup. Stir in onions, ham, jack cheese & pepper. Break apart hash browns. Gently stir into cheese mixture. Place in gallon freezer bag. Label & freeze.
To serve: Thaw. Place in greased baking dish. Bake covered for 1 hour at 350 degrees. Uncover & top with shredded cheddar cheese. Return to oven until cheese is melted.
My family has not tried this dish yet but I was told by the other 2 girls that is was really good.
New Ideas
I am thinking about what I want to make for our next meeting. Possibly considering Whimpies (sloppy joes) & maybe a sausage/hashbrown egg casserole. I love breakfast for dinner once in a while. Suggestions anyone??
Here is one of the casseroles exchanged:
Easy Pasta Dinner
1 lb. pork sausage, browned & drained
1 lb. ground beef, browned & drained
1 1/2 jar of your favorite prepared pasta sauce (used Ragu traditional)
1 can diced tomatoes, Italian style (used Kroger)
1 1/2 lb. tortellini (frozen-style) - could use any type of pasta.
Combine 1st 4 ingredients in Ziploc freezer bag.
Thaw in refrigerator overnight. Simmer sauce 20-30 minutes. Prepare pasta as directed on package.
My family has already tried it & it was YUMMY!!!
Easy Pasta Dinner
1 lb. pork sausage, browned & drained
1 lb. ground beef, browned & drained
1 1/2 jar of your favorite prepared pasta sauce (used Ragu traditional)
1 can diced tomatoes, Italian style (used Kroger)
1 1/2 lb. tortellini (frozen-style) - could use any type of pasta.
Combine 1st 4 ingredients in Ziploc freezer bag.
Thaw in refrigerator overnight. Simmer sauce 20-30 minutes. Prepare pasta as directed on package.
My family has already tried it & it was YUMMY!!!
February 2010
This was the first time to try a casserole exchange. I think it went well - only 3 people but we each exchanged a casserole & had some snacks/drinks & conversation. I will post recipes later. The plan is to meet again March 17th & for each to make 2 casseroles each. The casseroles need to be frozen or prepared & ready to freeze. We decided that Ziploc freezer bags or disposable aluminum pans would work best. Be sure to label your casserole with directions for thawing & cooking.
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