Yummy Recipe Zone

Hot Lemonade By Crystal Bond

2010-12-27T19:06:00.002+07:00

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Description
This is a hot drink that will soothe a bad cough.

Ingredients
4-5 large lemons
2-3 oranges
1 grapefruit
4-5 cups of water (depending on how much juice you get out of the fruits)
1/2 to 1 Cup sugar, depending on your tastes
4-5 mint leaves

Directions
Juice lemons, oranges, and grapefruit into a pan. Add the water. Cut a couple slices of each and add those in too. (The peel is good for you and it makes it look pretty). Add the mint leaves and simmer over medium heat for about 15-20 min. Add sugar. Stir and let cool a little.

My mom used to make this for me when I was sick and I still crave it when I have a sore throat. Now, my kids crave it too when they get sick. Just the smell is absolutely soothing.

Prep Time: 10 Min
Cook Time: 15 Min
Total Time: 25 Min
Servings: 12

Chicken and Rice Soup By Connie S

2010-12-27T19:05:00.001+07:00

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A simple to make soup with a fresh taste.

Ingredients
3 boneless chicken breasts
1 large carton chicken broth
1 lb sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced onions
2 cups baby carrots
1 bunch fresh cilantro, rinsed and chopped
1 cup uncooked rice
1 tablespoon fresh black pepper
1 tablespoon chicken base
salt to taste

Directions
Cook chicken, carrots & celery in large soup pot with enough water to cover until tender. (I usually cook this in my crock pot on high for about 4hrs. Then add it to a large soup pot on the stove to finish cooking. That way I don't have to watch it, so I can do my shopping, cleaning etc.) Take chicken out of pot, reserve liquid, allow to cool, chop into small pieces. Bring reserved liquid and chicken broth to a boil; add pepper, chicken base, rice, chicken and vegetables. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally until rice is done (about 20 minutes) add fresh cilantro and turn off heat. If the soup is too thick you can add more water or broth. Add salt to taste. Serve with fresh bread or just crackers.

Prep Time: 15 Min
Cook Time: 1 Hr
Total Time: 1 Hr 15 Min
Servings: 6

Chicken Stir-Fry

2010-02-25T22:48:00.003+07:00

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This recipe came from several different recipes and MANY trials- I add all kinds of vegetables, changing it to taste and on availablity of vegetables

Ingredients
wok oil (oil with ginger and garlic)
sesame oil
4 chicken breasts chopped into bite sized pieces (I use natural, free range chicken)
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 medium white onion, cut into strips
1/2 small cabbage, cut into strips
carrots, chopped
broccoli, cut into small pieces
sugar snap peas/snow peas (optional)
1 small can shitake mushrooms
2 bags or cans of bean sprouts
1 small can water chestnuts
1 small can bamboo shoots
1 bell pepper (I use red or orange) cut into strips
cooking soy or 1/2 regular and 1/2 low salt soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 can chicken stock/broth
other vegetables to taste

Directions
Add wok oil and sesame oil to a wok or large skillet. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink and remove from oil, leaving oil in pan. Place chicken to side. Add vegetables to wok/pan, onions, cabbage, carrots, etc. Put vegetables in order of time that takes to cook (longer goes in first). Cook until vegetables start to soften and add soy, chicken stock, and cornstarch until sauce starts to thicken up a bit (it will continue to thicken as it cools) Stir chicken back in and stir. Add additional soy or sesame oil to taste. Serve with oriental noodles. Makes about 6-8 servings.

Shrimp-Green Bean Stir Fry

2010-02-25T22:47:00.003+07:00

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Description
My family loves this dish and it's low in fat.
Ingredients
Cooking spray
1 medium onion
1 cup sliced mushrooms, fresh is best but canned will work
1 can green beans
1 cup frozen cooked shrimp
Your favorite seasonings (we use a McCormicks blend) to taste

Directions
Spray a frying pan with cooking spray. Next, cut the onion into small wedges and add to the pan. Cook over medium heat until the onions start to turn translucent. Add the remaining ingredients and cook until heated through.

Prep Time: 5 Min
Cook Time: 10 Min
Total Time: 15 Min
Servings: 2

Chicken with Spinach & Pasta

2009-12-16T14:28:00.003+07:00

Chicken with Spinach & Pasta
By Debbi Wesolowski

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Description
Mmm mmm good!

Ingredients
4 boneless chicken breast,
3/4 cup olive oil,
4 garlic cloves- diced
1/2 diced onion
1 1/2 T. lemon pepper
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 lb. frozen chopped spinach
1 lb. penne pasta
3 T. butter
3 T. grated parsemsan cheese

Directions
Heat olive oil in a deep skillet and add diced garlic and onion- saute for 3 minutes and then add chicken. Sprinkle spices (lemon pepper and garlic salt) over chicken and cook until brown on both sides. Once cooked, remove chicken and add a 1 lb. bag of frozen spinach and diced onion and place chicken on top; cover and simmer for 25 minutes stirring occasionally. Next, boil water with a pinch of salt and cook 1 lb. of penne pasta. Once this is done, remove cooked pasta and mix 3 T. of butter, 3 T. of grated parmesan cheese and serve with chicken and spinach. Enjoy!

Prep Time: 10 Min
Cook Time: 30 Min
Total Time: 40 Min
Servings: 4

Di's Favorite Meatloaf

2009-12-16T14:28:00.001+07:00

Di's Favorite Meatloaf
By Diane Eldridge

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Description
This dish is easy to make and fun to eat.

Ingredients
1 1/2 pound lean ground beef
1 pound store made pork sausage
1 med onion chopped
1 med bell pepper{any color} chopped
1/4 bottle steak sauce (add water to make 1/2 bottle) and divided in 1/2
2 eggs
3/4 cup crushed cheese flavored crackers

Directions
Mix all ingredients in medium sized bowl but save 1/2 of steak sauce. Place meat in bread pan and pour the rest of the steak sauce on top. Bake meatloaf at 350 for 65 min.

Prep Time: 15 Min
Cook Time: 1 Hr 5 Min
Total Time: 1 Hr 20 Min
Servings: 8

Spinach Casserole

2009-12-16T14:23:00.001+07:00

Spinach Casserole
By Freddie Curtis

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Description
This is a recipe my mom makes and taught me. It's the only way I would eat cooked spinach! It has been a crowd pleaser at potlucks at my work.

Ingredients
2 pkg frozen chopped spinach, cooked and drained
1 8 oz pkg cream cheese, softened
1 stick butter divided (can use half stick for less fat)
1 T or more fresh lemon juice ( will have to taste test until flavor you want)
12-15 Ritz crackers, crushed

Directions
Heat oven to 350. Melt 3/4 stick butter, and combine with spinach, cheese and lemon juice. Pour into 8" casserole dish. Sprinkle cracker crumbs on top. Dot topping with small pieces of butter from remaining 1/4 stick of butter. Bake uncovered for 25-35 minutes. Serves 6 as a side dish.

Prep Time: 10 Min
Cook Time: 30 Min
Total Time: 40 Min
Servings: 6

Tri-bean burger bake

2009-12-16T14:21:00.002+07:00

Tri-bean burger bake
By Barb

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Description
beef and beans

Ingredients
1 1b. ground beef
4 slices bacon, cut into 1 in. pieces
1/2 cp. chopped onion
16 oz. can diagonal cut green beans-drained
16 oz. can baked beans
15&1/2oz. can kidney beans-drained
1/2 cp. firmly packed brown sugar
1 tea. salt
1/2 cp. catsup
1 Tbsp. vinegar
1 tsp. prepared mustard

Directions
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In large skillet, brown the ground beef, bacon and onion, drain. Add all remaining ingredients, mix well. Pour into ungreased 2-qt. casserole. Cover, bake at 350 degrees F. for 30 min. or until bubbly.

Cook Time: 30 Min

Gingered Pork & Vegetable Shells

2009-12-16T14:20:00.001+07:00

Gingered Pork & Vegetable Shells
By Mindi Davis

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Description
A great appetizer for parties, but also a nicely presented possibility for dinner.

Ingredients
1 Pkg. (17.3 oz.) Frozen Puff Pastry Shells
1 Lb. Boneless Pork Tenderloin
2 Tbs. Cornstarch
1 Can (14 oz.) Vegetable Broth
1 Tbs. Soy Sauce
2 Tbs. Vegetable Oil
5 Cups Cut-up Fresh Vegetables*
1/4 Tsp. Garlic Powder OR 1 Clove Garlic, Minced
1/2 Tsp. Ground Ginger

Directions
Bake pastry shells according to pkg. directions. Slice pork into very thin strips. Mix cornstarch, broth and soy. Heat 1 Tbs. oil. Add pork and stir-fry until browned. Remove pork. Heat remaining oil. Add vegetables, garlic and ginger and stir-fry until tender-crisp. Use a combination of asparagus cut in 2" pieces, green or red pepper strips, carrot slices, snow peas and sliced onions. Add cornstarch mixture. Cook and stir until mixture boils and thickens. Return pork to skillet and heat through. Serve in pastry shells.

Prep Time: 30 Min
Cook Time: 30 Min
Total Time: 1 Hr
Servings: 6

Ortalana

2009-12-16T14:19:00.001+07:00

Ortalana
By Betty Petrowski

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Description
Pasta with olives, mushrooms, and dried tomatoes.

Ingredients
1 pound spiral pasta
2 cloves garlic, crushed
4 ripe tomatoes cut in 1/2 inch cubes
1 small can black olives, drained and sliced
15 to 20 sun-dried tomatoes, softened and sliced
fresh basil, coarsely chopped to balance color
Olive oil, enough to cover bottom of large skillet
salt to taste
pepper to taste
dried oregano to taste
1 small package mushrooms, sliced

Directions
Cook pasta. Place olive oil in skillet. Add crushed garlic, saute until light brown. Add other ingredients, except pasta. Remove from heat after tomatoes are warmed. Toss with pasta. Sprinkle with oregano, salt and pepper to taste.

Prep Time: 10 Min
Cook Time: 15 Min
Total Time: 25 Min
Servings: 8

Spunky Salmon

2009-12-16T14:18:00.003+07:00

Spunky Salmon
By Mary M. Redoutey

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Description
A zesty and fruity blend of flavors that may be a hit even with those who usually don't like salmon.

Ingredients
2 salmon filets
1 cup orange juice
1-3 kiwi fruits (as many as you want)
Apricot preserves (Apricot Pineapple Preserves may be used for a different flavor)
Mint leaves dried or fresh to garnish
Cajun's choice blackened seasoning

Directions
Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Rinse salmon fillets in warm water and pat dry. Place the fillets in a glass baking dish. Then spread some apricot spread (as much as you like) over the fillets. Pour orange juice over the fillets. Sprinkle the blackened seasoning to taste. Put it in the oven. Cook until the fish is tender and more whitish in color, time depends on oven. Near the end of the cooking time, peel kiwis and slice them as you might slice a lemon, and put the slices on the fillets. Take out of the oven. Plate fish. Add the mint garnish if desired. Serves as many as four if the fillets are large size. You can use steaks as well but the fillets seem to be easier.

Prep Time: 30 Min
Cook Time: 30 Min
Total Time: 1 Hr
Servings: 4

Chicken Noodle Ranch

2009-12-16T14:18:00.001+07:00

Chicken Noodle Ranch
By Kathy Richards

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Description
Your favorite noodles mixed with peas & carrots, chicken, sour cream and lots of ranch flavor!

Ingredients
2-3 cups of cooked chicken (cut in pieces)
1 box of your favorite type of noodles (we use bowtie, macaroni or rigatoni noodles) cooked by directions on box
1 16 oz. container of sour cream
1 large bottle of Hidden Valley Ranch dressing
1-2 pkgs. of Hidden Valley Ranch Dip Mix
1-2 cans of heated peas & carrots
salt & pepper to taste

Directions
Boil chicken for approximately 40 mins, then cool and cut up. Next, cook noodles as per box directions and put into a large mixing bowl. Next, combine noodles, chicken, heated peas & carrots, sour cream, pkg. of Ranch Dip Mix, bottle of Ranch dressing, salt & pepper. Add additional dressing for preferred consistency. Enjoy!

Cook Time: 40 Min
Servings: 6

Black Beans and Rice

2009-12-16T14:15:00.004+07:00

Black Beans and Rice
By Ruth Lewis

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Description
Peppery beans and rice!

Ingredients
1 can black beans, drained
1 can chicken broth
1 can Rotell tomatoes with green chiles, lime juice and celantro
1/2 cup uncooked rice
1/2 cup corn, preferrably frozen corn
sour cream

Directions
Mix together all ingredients (except corn and sour cream) and cook over low heat for 20 minutes. Add corn and reheat. Finally, serve in a bowl and add a large tablespoon of sour cream in the center. ENJOY!

Grilled Salmon with Apple Marinade

2009-12-16T14:15:00.001+07:00

Grilled Salmon with Apple Marinade
By Michelle S

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Description
This has a great apple flavor to it! Can be made on the grill or broiler.

Ingredients
3/4 cup apple juice
1 clove of garlic chopped
pepper to taste
6 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tbsp. butter or margarine
6 salmon filets

Directions
In a saucepan, heat the apple juice, soy sauce, butter, pepper and garlic. Bring to a boil. Let mixture cool. Place salmon fillets in a deep dish and poor marinate all over. Leave for one hour or more in the refrigerator. Grill or broil under a hot broiler for 8 to 10 minutes.

Nacho Pasta

2009-12-16T14:14:00.002+07:00

Nacho Pasta
By Melissa Duncan

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A fast and easy meal for any night of the week.

Ingredients
2- boxes Kraft Mac N Cheese
1-can Campbell's Pepper Jack Cheese Soup
1-can Campbell's Nacho Cheese Soup
1/2- cup milk

Directions
PreHeat Oven To 350
Cook Mac N Cheese As Directed On Box.
Heat Pepper Jack Cheese Soup & Nacho Cheese Soup Mixed Together On The Stove With 1/2 Cup milk. When Mac N Cheese, Pepper Jack & Nacho Soups Are Done Combine Them All Together In A Nonstick Baking Dish. Bake For 30 Minutes And Eat. It Makes Roughly 6-10 Servings! You Can Cut The Recipe In Half For A Smaller Portion. The Half Cut Recipe Serves Roughly 2-4. It Is Very Spicy!

Prep Time: 15 Min
Cook Time: 30 Min
Total Time: 45 Min
Servings: 8

Portuguese Chicken

2009-12-16T14:13:00.004+07:00

Portuguese Chicken
By Christine Da Silva

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Description
To treat your Portuguese friends with this rice and chicken dish!!!!

Ingredients
8 Boneless Pieces of Chicken
3 Tbsp. Oil
1 White Onion
Few cloves of garlic
2 Tbsp. Flour
1 Cup Chicken Stock (half chicken stock and half wine if you like)
28oz Canned Tomatoes, Diced
2 Tbsp. Parley (fresh or dried)
6 Cups of Rice

Directions
Its very simple directions.... Brown chicken in the 3 tbsp. oil until you get a nice golden color. Remove chicken from your pan when it has reached its color and put them on a plate, do not worry we are not done with them as of yet. Then add your onions and garlic to the same pan you used for the chicken, once the onions and garlic seem to look clear; then add your 2 tbsp. of flour to make something called (rue). If your rue looks a bit dry add a 1 tsp of water it should look like a paste. Add chicken stock or half and half wine if you like to the onion and garlic rue and put back the chicken in your pan. Add your canned tomatoes Add parley Simmer for hour Make your rice last because it take a few minutes to make. Making your plate: Put rice in middle of the plate put chicken and juices on top and enjoy!

Crispy-Tangerine-Flavored Chicken

2009-12-16T14:13:00.002+07:00

Crispy-Tangerine-Flavored Chicken
By R.Taylor

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Description
A unique twist to your typical beef stir-fry. Instead of beef tips with spicy peppers and onions, this recipe provides us with not only a fair share of vegetables, but a crispy-textured chicken with a delicious multi-layered sauce to garnish them with.

Ingredients
Marinade
1 fl oz. light soy sauce
1 fl oz. sweetened sake
2 Tsp minced garlic
2 Tsp ground white pepper
2 lb chicken thighs, cut into 1 in cubes
32 fl oz. vegetable oil
Coating
1 egg
4 fl oz water
6 oz cornstarch
Prep/Cooking
2 fl oz peanut oil
2 Tsp minced garlic
½ oz thinly sliced green onions
½ oz dried tangerine skin, minced
2 Tsp dried red chiles
8 oz white mushrooms, quartered
8 oz red peppers, diced 1 in. squares
8 oz broccoli florets, blanched
14 fl oz *Sweet Garlic Sauce (below)
*Sweet Garlic Sauce
Makes 32 fl oz
2½ fl oz vegetable oil
2 Tsp minced Ginger
1 oz minced garlic
1¼ oz minced green onions
2 Tsp Tabasco Sauce
6 fl oz light soy sauce
2½-rice wine
2½-rice vinegar
10 fl oz chicken stock
5 oz sugar
2 tsp Sesame oil
3 oz cornstarch and water, to thicken sauce.

Directions
*Sweet Garlic Sauce Procedures
1. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add the ginger, garlic, and green onions and stir-fry until aromatic, 15 to 30 seconds.
2. Add the Tabasco Sauce and stir-fry for 15 to 30 seconds.
3. Add the soy sauce, rice wine, vinegar, and stock. Bring the mixture to a boil.
4. Stir in the sugar and sesame oil and return to a boil.
5. Gradually add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce until it becomes medium thick. Careful not to over do it.
6. The sauce is now ready for use can be rapidly cooled for later use.

Procedures

1. To make the marinade, simply combine the soy sauce, sweetened sake, garlic, salt and pepper. Pour the mixture over the already cut chicken, and marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
2. Heat the vegetable oil to 350 degrees F.
3. To make the coating, combine the egg, water, and cornstarch to make a smooth paste. Drain the chicken from the marinade and cover it with the coating mixture.
4. Fry the chicken until it is golden brown, crispy, and cooked throughout. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes. Drain briefly on absorbent paper towels and keep warm.
5. Heat the peanut oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add the ginger, garlic, green onions, tangerine skin, and chilies and stir-fry until aromatic (15-30 secs).
6. Add the mushrooms and red peppers and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes. Then add the broccoli and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.
7. Add the fried chicken to the stir-fry only to reheat.
8. Slowly add the sweet garlic sauce stirring constantly to coat chicken and vegetables.
9. Serve immediately.

Prep Time: 35 Min
Cook Time: 12 Min
Total Time: 47 Min
Servings: 10

Grandma's Corn Casserole

2009-12-16T14:12:00.006+07:00

Grandma's Corn Casserole
By Patty Spiegle

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Description
A delicious comfort food recipe for dinner.

Ingredients
1 lb. ground beef
1/4 cup chopped white onion
2 cloves chopped garlic
1 lg. can of cream corn
2-3 cups mashed potatoes
2 tablespoons butter

Directions
Brown the ground beef with the onion and garlic and then drain off the excess grease. Put the ground beef mixture onto the bottom of a lightly greased casserole dish and pour the cream corn evenly on top of the beef mixture. Top the cream corn with the mashed potatoes and spread evenly. Dot the top of the mashed potatoes with butter and place in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Enjoy!

Prep Time: 30 Min
Cook Time: 30 Min
Total Time: 1 Hr

Chicken Poppy

2009-12-16T14:12:00.004+07:00

Chicken Poppy
By Victoria Colson

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Delicious chicken casserole that the whole family, old and young, will love.

Ingredients
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 small carton sour cream
1 whole chicken boiled shredded
1 1/2 pkgs. Ritz crackers
1 small carton of sliced fresh mushroms
1 stick of margarine

Directions
Boil Chicken until ready to fall off bone, shred, and place chicken into a casserole dish. Next, place sliced mushrooms on top of chicken and mix in sour cream and cream of chicken soup together over top of mushrooms. Next, melt 1 stick of butter in microwave add 1 1/2 pkgs. of crumbled Ritz crackers. Place this on top of sour cream mixture and spread evenly. Bake at 425 for 30 min. or until golden brown and bubbly. Enjoy!

Prep Time: 20 Min
Cook Time: 30 Min
Total Time: 50 Min

Meatloaf

2009-12-16T14:12:00.001+07:00

Meatloaf
By Karen Edgmo

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This meatloaf has been in my family for years. Different but oh so good!

Ingredients
5 pounds ground beef
1 pound sauage
1/2 medium onion chopped
2 eggs
1/2 box bran cereal
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup mustard
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper

Directions
Combine all ingredients until well mixed. Press into a 9x15 baking dish. Bake at 350F degrees for 1 hour. Serves 8 with leftovers.

Prep Time: 15 Min
Cook Time: 1 Hr
Total Time: 1 Hr 15 Min
Servings: 8

BBQ Chicken Burgers

2009-12-16T14:09:00.002+07:00

BBQ Chicken Burgers
By Bob Paquin

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Description
For those who don't like Beef this is a great tasting BBQ alternative!

Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter, cut into pieces
1 small red onion, 1/2 finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, eyeball it
1 1/4 pounds ground chicken
1 tablespoons grill seasoning (recommended: McCormick brand) a palm full
Salt and pepper
4 cornmeal Keiser rolls, split

Directions
In a small skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add chopped onions, garlic and tomato paste and sweat them for 5 minutes to soften and sweeten. Sprinkle in sugar and remove from heat. Cool in a bowl, 5 minutes. Add tomato paste mixture, Worcestershire to bowl and combine. Add chicken to the bowl then grill seasoning and combine the burgers well to evenly distribute the flavors and form 4 patties. Wash up.
Cook patties 6 minutes on each side over medium-high heat

Prep Time: 10 Min
Cook Time: 10 Min
Total Time: 20 Min
Servings: 4

Baked Italian Shrimp

2009-12-16T14:08:00.003+07:00

Baked Italian Shrimp
By Marie Fitzgerald

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Description
Fresh shrimp with breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese and seasonings.

Ingredients
2/3 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs
1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley
2 pounds of unpeeled large shrimp
2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
1/2 teaspoon of seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup olive oil

Directions
Combine breadcrumbs, cheese, and parsley in a shallow dish; set aside. Peel shrimp, leaving tails intact, and de-vein, if desired. Place in a large bowl. Sprinkle shrimp with garlic, seasoned salt, and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil; toss gently. Dredge each shrimp in breadcrumb mixture. Arrange shrimp in an even layer in 2 greased 15-x10-inch jellyroll pans. Bake at 400 for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring twice.

Prep Time: 20 Min
Servings: 12

Chicken Portobello

2009-12-16T14:08:00.001+07:00

Chicken Portobello
By Melanie Wakefield

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Description
Succulent chicken breast cooked in a balsamic sauce with roasted red peppers, portobello mushrooms, and red onions.

Ingredients
4 5oz chicken breasts, fat removed
4 small portobello mushrooms, julienned
1 large roasted red pepper, julienned
1 small red onion, julienned
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup white wine (optional)
2 sprigs fresh basil, chopped fine
salt and pepper to taste
cornstartch and water slurry, made using equal amounts of each

Directions
Marinade chicken in 1 cup of balsamic vinegar, 1 clove garlic, and 1 sprig of basil for at least 2 hours. Place chicken and marinade into a large skillet. Cook on medium heat for about 20 -25 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and internal temperature of meat reaches 170F degrees. You can add more vinegar to the chicken during cooking if it absorbs a lot if it. Once chicken is finished cooking you can thicken the liquid left over with the cornstarch slurry. Liquid must be at a boil when adding slurry. While chicken is cooking, in a large sauce pan, add mushrooms, roasted red peppers, red onion, 2 cups balsamic vinegar, 1/2 cup wine, 1 clove garlic, salt and pepper to taste. Let cook on low to medium heat until mushrooms and onions are tender. As with the chicken if the vinegar is absorbed you can add more during cooking. When tender, add cornstarch slurry to thicken sauce. Liquid must be at a boil when adding slurry. Add basil at the end. To serve, place chicken on plate with some sauce. Add mushroom mixture over top with more sauce. This dish is great with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted red potatoes.

Cook Time: 25 Min
Servings: 4

Taco Skillet

2009-12-16T14:07:00.003+07:00

Taco Skillet
By Paula Tasch

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Description
Quick and easy ground beef (or turkey) meal.

Ingredients
1 lb. ground beef
2/3 cup water
1 packet taco seasoning
1 green pepper, diced
1/4 onion, diced
1 can Mexicorn
1 cup shredded cheese
tortilla chips (optional)
sour cream (optional)
shredded lettuce (optional)
diced tomatoes (optional)

Directions
Brown ground beef in skillet, then add water and taco seasoning and bring to boil. Next, lower heat and simmer 5 to 10 minutes until sauce has thickened. Add green pepper, onions and corn and cook an additional 5 to 10 minutes until vegetables are heated through. Serve topped with shredded cheese. Optional add-ins: Top with crushed tortilla ships. Top with sour cream. Serve over shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes for a quick taco salad

Prep Time: 5 Min
Cook Time: 25 Min
Total Time: 30 Min
Servings: 4

Ham-Potato Casserole

2009-12-16T14:06:00.001+07:00

Ham-Potato Casserole
By Linda Elaine Ervin

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Description
A casserole I made up when I had leftover ham after the holidays. My family
now requests it

Ingredients
4 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 pound cooked ham, cubed
1 can cream of chicken or mushroom soup
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 soup can milk
1 1/2 cups shredded cheese, your choice
Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions
In medium saucepan, in water to cover, boil potatoes until almost tender. In bowl, mix soup of choice, milk, onion and 1 cup of cheese. In greased 9x13-inch pan, place drained potatoes on bottom and sprinkle ham over potatoes. Spread soup mixture over top. Then sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese over top. Bake in preheated 350-degree oven for 30 minutes.

Cook Time: 30 Min
Servings: 4