This dish is not for the healthy conscious. This is very good for leftovers and entertaining friends.
Ingredients:
1 bag of sharp cheddar cheese
1 pound elbow pasta
1 cup of milk
small bag of ham cubes (optional)
small bag of bacon bits (optional)
dash of salt/pepper
sprinkle of paprika
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Make pasta according to package.
3. In a small pan, layer pasta, then cheese,milk, follow another layer. Sprinkle on top with salt/pepper/paprika.
4. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes or until top is slightly browned.
5. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then Enjoy!!!
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Famous Pumpkin Pie
I love the season for pumpkin pie. This is my favorite pie and I can eat it anytime. I first tried this pie on Thanksgiving Day and had to get the recipe from my sister-in-law. It's very delicious and easy to make. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
4 large eggs
1 can (29 oz.) Libby 100% pure pumpkin
2 cans (12 fl oz. each) Carnation Evaporated Milk
2 unbaked 9 inch pie shells
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. Mix sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger and coves in small bowl. Beat eggs in large bowl. Stir in pumpkin and sugar-spice mixture. Gradually stir in evaporated milk.
3. Pour into pie shells.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350 degrees and bake additional 40-50 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for 2 hours.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
4 large eggs
1 can (29 oz.) Libby 100% pure pumpkin
2 cans (12 fl oz. each) Carnation Evaporated Milk
2 unbaked 9 inch pie shells
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. Mix sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger and coves in small bowl. Beat eggs in large bowl. Stir in pumpkin and sugar-spice mixture. Gradually stir in evaporated milk.
3. Pour into pie shells.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350 degrees and bake additional 40-50 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for 2 hours.
Apricot-Almond Bake Brie
Tis the season to be hungry! If you want a great idea for a delicious appetizer to serve to your guests, this is perfect. It only takes few easy steps and your appetizer is complete and ready to eat. So yummy!
Ingredients:
1/4 cup finely diced dried apricots
1/4 cup almonds, chopped
1 TB snipped fresh parsley
2 TB apricot preserves
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 package (8 ouches) Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls
1 4-inch round Brie cheese, rind included
1 egg, lightly beaten
Apple or pear wedges (optional)
Directions:
1. Prehead oven to 350 degrees. Combine apricot, almonds, parsley, preserves and mustard. Mix.
2. Unroll crescent dough on lightly floured cutting board. Separate dough, crosswise into tow squares, pressing seams to seal. Place Brie on one square of dough; set aside remaining square of dough. Trim corners from first dough square, leaving about a 1-inch border around Brie. Scoop apricot mixture evently over top of Brie.
3. Fold and crimp edges of dough to seal. Brush egg over entire surface of dough. Bake 30-35 minutes or until crust is deep golden brown. Remove fro oven; let stand 15 minutes. Serve with apple or pear wedges, if desired.
Yields 12 servings.
Ingredients:
1/4 cup finely diced dried apricots
1/4 cup almonds, chopped
1 TB snipped fresh parsley
2 TB apricot preserves
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 package (8 ouches) Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls
1 4-inch round Brie cheese, rind included
1 egg, lightly beaten
Apple or pear wedges (optional)
Directions:
1. Prehead oven to 350 degrees. Combine apricot, almonds, parsley, preserves and mustard. Mix.
2. Unroll crescent dough on lightly floured cutting board. Separate dough, crosswise into tow squares, pressing seams to seal. Place Brie on one square of dough; set aside remaining square of dough. Trim corners from first dough square, leaving about a 1-inch border around Brie. Scoop apricot mixture evently over top of Brie.
3. Fold and crimp edges of dough to seal. Brush egg over entire surface of dough. Bake 30-35 minutes or until crust is deep golden brown. Remove fro oven; let stand 15 minutes. Serve with apple or pear wedges, if desired.
Yields 12 servings.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
15-min Broiled Salmon!
If your looking for something healthy to make, this is the dish for you. This goes real great with salad, rice, or pasta. This is very simple and so delicious. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
2-3 Salmon filets
2 TB garlic salt
1 TB olive oil
dash of pepper
Directions:
1. Wash and dry salmon with paper towel.
2. Rub olive oil on salmon.
3. Sprinkle the garlic salt and pepper over the salmon.
4. Broil in oven for 10-15 min.
Estimated time: 20 min.
Ingredients:
2-3 Salmon filets
2 TB garlic salt
1 TB olive oil
dash of pepper
Directions:
1. Wash and dry salmon with paper towel.
2. Rub olive oil on salmon.
3. Sprinkle the garlic salt and pepper over the salmon.
4. Broil in oven for 10-15 min.
Estimated time: 20 min.
The Best Chicken and Rice dish!
I have to say that I have only made this dish once and I didn't follow any recipes. I basically made it by finding different items in my boyfriends kitchen. This is one of my VERY improvised dishes. Once I was done, my boyfriend loved it so much, there was nothing left for leftovers. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
2 Cups of rice, make in rice maker
1 bag of pre-cooked chicken cubes
1 cup of frozen peas
2 TB of stir-fry sauce
1 TB of soy sauce
1 TB of basil
1 TB of thyme
pinch of salt and pepper
Direction:
1. Make rice as directed using rice maker
2. In medium sauce pan, add olive oil with medium heat.
3. Add the frozen peas and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Then add rest of the ingredients and cook for 15 min on low heat.
5. Once rice is cooked, pour chicken on top and enjoy. Very yummy!!!!!
Estimated time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
2 Cups of rice, make in rice maker
1 bag of pre-cooked chicken cubes
1 cup of frozen peas
2 TB of stir-fry sauce
1 TB of soy sauce
1 TB of basil
1 TB of thyme
pinch of salt and pepper
Direction:
1. Make rice as directed using rice maker
2. In medium sauce pan, add olive oil with medium heat.
3. Add the frozen peas and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Then add rest of the ingredients and cook for 15 min on low heat.
5. Once rice is cooked, pour chicken on top and enjoy. Very yummy!!!!!
Estimated time: 25 minutes
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Farfalle pasta with meat sauce!
This is my boyfriend's favorite pasta dish. The first time he tried it, he couldn't stop getting more and more added to his plate. It's always nice to make a side salad with your favorite veggies. And don't forget to add garlic bread.
Ingredients:
4.oz Farfalle pasta
1 pound of ground beef
Medium onion (diced)
Medium can of tomato sauce
1 TB dried basil
1 TB dried thyme
1 tsp. garlic salt
1 tsp. pepper
Directions:
1. Prepare pasta as directed on package.
2. In medium pan, add onion and beef and cook on high.
3. Once beef is thoroughly cooked, add the rest of the ingredients.
4. Mix together and cook on low for 5-10 min.
5. Once pasta is cooked as directed, add the sauce and enjoy!
Approximate cooking time is 30 min.
Ingredients:
4.oz Farfalle pasta
1 pound of ground beef
Medium onion (diced)
Medium can of tomato sauce
1 TB dried basil
1 TB dried thyme
1 tsp. garlic salt
1 tsp. pepper
Directions:
1. Prepare pasta as directed on package.
2. In medium pan, add onion and beef and cook on high.
3. Once beef is thoroughly cooked, add the rest of the ingredients.
4. Mix together and cook on low for 5-10 min.
5. Once pasta is cooked as directed, add the sauce and enjoy!
Approximate cooking time is 30 min.
Monday, November 16, 2009
30-Min Turkey Chili Recipe
This is one of my favorite recipes. I wanted to try something healthy! I have been doing this dish for many years. This dish is also great for leftovers. It's always good to incorporate it with rice or corn bread. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
Jenni-O Ground Turkey
Medium yellow onion (diced)
Medium can of tomato sauce
Medium can of diced tomatoes
Medium can of red kidney beans (remove liquid)
1 TB of chili powder
1 TB of cumin
dash of salt and pepper
Directions:
1. In a medium sauce pan, add 1 TB of extra virgin olive oil.
2. Dice onion and on high heat cook with ground turkey.
3. Once turkey is fully cooked, add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.
4. Bring chili to boil, then lower heat to low and simmer for 20 min. The longer you simmer, the thicker the chili. Depending on your preference. Enjoy!!!!
Ingredients:
Jenni-O Ground Turkey
Medium yellow onion (diced)
Medium can of tomato sauce
Medium can of diced tomatoes
Medium can of red kidney beans (remove liquid)
1 TB of chili powder
1 TB of cumin
dash of salt and pepper
Directions:
1. In a medium sauce pan, add 1 TB of extra virgin olive oil.
2. Dice onion and on high heat cook with ground turkey.
3. Once turkey is fully cooked, add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.
4. Bring chili to boil, then lower heat to low and simmer for 20 min. The longer you simmer, the thicker the chili. Depending on your preference. Enjoy!!!!
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