Amish Baked Oatmeal

I found this recipe in a Taste of Home magazine. This tasted like an oatmeal cookie. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup melted butter or 1/4 cup margarine 1 egg 1 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 13 x 9 x 2 baking pan. Combine all ingredients together. Spread on prepared baking pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or...

Ground Beef Gyros

This is a great summer meal and quick and easy to put together and tastes wonderful. Refreshing served with the cucumber sauce and is even low in fat. I think this came from Quick Cooking. It's a favorite in our house. Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) container plain yogurt 1/3 cup chopped seeded cucumber 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions 1 garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon sugar Filling 1 lb lean ground beef (I use ground turkey) 1 1/2 teaspoons...

Cottage Cheese Roast

Great vegetarian comfort food! Don't be fooled by the ingredients; the flavor is very much like meatloaf. Kitchen alchemy at its finest! Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) carton cottage cheese 4 eggs, beaten 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix 1 cup finely chopped walnuts 1 1/2-2 1/2 cups corn flakes (I use Special K Whole Grain) 1/4 cup chopped onion Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a...

Award Winning Chili

This recipe was award winning for me too. I took it to the ice bowl, which is an annual fund raiser put on by our disc golf club. Ingredients: 1 lb ground venison or 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey 2 onions, diced 1 green pepper, diced 1 tablespoon jalapeno, finely chopped 1 (14 ounce) can Mexican-style tomatoes (like Rotel) 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce 2 tablespoons cumin 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cayenne...

Greek Moussaka

Being Greek born I have tried my share of moussaka recipes over the years, this is a basic easy recipe I have been making for years and still make often, it has remained a huge family favorite, I have served this many times to guests for a dinner parties Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants olive oil (as needed) 1 lb lean ground beef (or can use ground lamb) 2 medium onions, peeled and chopped 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (or to taste, I use...

Easy Stove-Top Macaroni & Cheese

An easy way to do macaroni and cheese when there is little time until dinner. No baking required. Ingredients: 8 ounces elbow macaroni 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 dash black pepper 2 cups milk 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or 8 ounces cheddar cheese Directions: Cook macaroni according to package directions. In medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; stir in flour, salt and pepper; slowly add milk. Cook and...

Aloo Gobi

Great aloo gobi recipe from the film Bend It Like Beckham Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 large onion, peeled and cut into small pieces 1 bunch fresh coriander, separated into stalks and leaves and roughly chopped 1 small green chili, chopped into small pieces (or one teaspoon chili powder) 1 large cauliflower, leaves removed and cut evenly into eighths 3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into even pieces 2 (8 ounce) cans diced tomatoes fresh...

Pineapple-Black Bean Enchiladas

YOU WILL LOVE this Healthy, Low Fat, High Fiber, Vegetarian, Easy to make, And TASTE SO GOOD Recipe. Ingredients: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 large yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup) 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup) 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained 1/3 cup pineapple juice, reserved 1 (15 ounce) can progresso black beans, drained, rinsed 1 (4 1/2 ounce) can old el paso chopped green chilies 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup...

Mini Tacos

These can be a easy appetizer or a light dinner. Ingredients: 24 wonton wrappers 1 lb hamburger 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning 1/2 cup salsa or 1/2 cup picante sauce 3 tablespoons salsa 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar is good, but a Mexican blend would be good too) sour cream (optional) olive (optional) guacamole (optional) Directions: Cook hamburger until browned. Drain the fat and stir in taco mix and 1/2 cup salsa/picante sauce. Simmer...

Crock Pot Chili Pork Chops

It is absolutely wonderful and the meat just falls off the bones. Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 -3 garlic cloves 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup water 3/4 cup ketchup 1 teaspoon chili powder 5 -6 pork chops (bone in preferred) salt and pepper Directions: Cook onions in oil until lightly brown. Add garlic, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, water, ketchup and salt and pepper. Cover and simmer the...

Chicken With Fettuccine Alfredo

Juicy chicken with a great creamy alfredo sauce. Very easy to make! Ingredients: 8 ounces fettuccine pasta 5 tablespoons butter, divided 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves salt and pepper 1/4 cup flour 1 tablespoon minced onion 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 1/2 cups light cream 1/4 cup parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon parsley 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes Directions: Cook fettuccine according to package. Drain. While fettuccine is cooking,...

Herbed Pork Tenderloin

This special pork is tender and juicy and seasoned just right. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups minced onions 2 tablespoons oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon rosemary 1/4 teaspoon thyme 1/4 teaspoon oregano 1/4 teaspoon basil 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 (1 lb) pork tenderloin Directions: Mix the first 11 ingredients. Rub over the pork. Put on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake,...

Three-Cup Chicken

This is a traditional Taiwanese dish that we always order in our favorite Chinese restaurant. Ingredients: 1/3 cup sesame oil 20 garlic cloves, minced (yes, twenty!) 10 slices thin fresh ginger 2 serrano peppers, thinly sliced with seeds 2 lbs chicken breasts or 2 lbs chicken thigh pieces, cut up into bite-size pieces 1/3 cup soy sauce 1/3 cup rice wine 3 tablespoons sugar 2 cups Thai basil 1 cup of 1-inch sections scallion Directions: Heat...

Pronto Pups aka Corn Dogs

These are also known as Corn Dogs, but our school and church term for them are Pronto Pups. Ingredients: 1 cup cornmeal 1 3/4 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons salt 1 egg 1/3 cup sugar milk 24 hot dogs (can use Soy, Chicken, Beef, any type of hotdog) 24 wooden skewers oil Directions: Combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, egg and sugar. Add milk until batter has a pancake type consistency (Too much milk, and batter...

Mexican Manicotti

Make this in the morning, bake it that evening. A hearty entree. Our vegetarians can leave out the meat, with great results. Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans 3 teaspoons chili powder 3 teaspoons oregano 1 (8 ounce) package manicotti 2 1/2 cups water 16 ounces picante sauce 16 ounces sour cream 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese 1/4 cup sliced green onion 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives Directions: In bowl,...

Fabulous Beef Stew

My family thinks this is fabulous, and that is all that matters. Made in the slow cooker. Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs stew meat 1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet Lipton Onion Soup Mix 1 1/2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules 3 -4 potatoes, cubed 4 -5 carrots, sliced 2 stalks celery, sliced 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, with juice 2 garlic cloves, minced salt and pepper 2 tablespoons cornstarch, mixed with water below 1/4 cup cold water Directions: Put...

Baked Pesto Chicken

Fast easy meal to put together with prepackaged pesto! Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves 1/2 cup refrigerated basil pesto 2 -3 plum tomatoes, sliced (optional) 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line baking sheet with heavy-duty foil. Place chicken and pesto in medium bowl; toss to coat. Place chicken on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is no...

Crispy Tilapia

Crispy! Serve with tartar sauce. You can cut into small pieces before breading so the kids can eat like nuggets. You can also deep fry! Ingredients: 3 lbs tilapia fillets, about 10 1/3 cup flour, for dusting fish 1 egg 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal salt pepper 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning canola oil, to cover bottom of large pan Directions: Salt and pepper...

New Mexico Style Chili Chicken Casserole

This is an easy to make tasty dish that I clipped from my local newspaper. I especially like that it can be prepared a day ahead. Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies, drained 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup light sour cream 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup 1 garlic clove, minced 20 (6 inch) corn tortillas 4...

Low Carb/South Beach Eggplant Lasagna

I was looking for a yummy South Beach recipe to curb my Italian Cravings. I found a vegetarian lasagna recipe using eggplant slices as noodles, substituted my own meat sauce, and voila! Ingredients: 2 large eggplants, peeled, sliced lengthwise into 1/4 inch noodle-like strips cooking spray (olive oil spray is best) salt and pepper Meat Sauce 1 1/2 lbs ground sirloin or 1 1/2 lbs turkey breast or 1 1/2 lbs Italian sausage 2 tablespoons...

Taco Soup

This is a delicious and quick soup (even if you are not on Weight Watchers). One cup of soup has 2 points, and recipe makes 12 cups. Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb lean ground beef 1 large onion, chopped 1 (1 ounce) package hidden valley ranch dressing mix 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix 1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans (hot or regular) 1 (16 ounce) can whole kernel corn 1 (8 ounce) can diced Mexican-style...

Crock Pot Stuffed Chicken Rolls

I do these in the crock pot mostly, but sometimes I do them covered on the stove top, and both ways they come out moist and juicy. Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves 6 slices cooked ham 6 slices swiss cheese 1/4 cup flour 1/4 cup parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon sage 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup 1/2 cup chicken broth Directions: Flatten...

Lasagna Supremo (The Best Lasagna Ever!)

This is a recipe that I have been making for many decades, and everyone who has eaten my lasagna says that it is the BEST LASAGNA EVER!!! Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) package lasagna noodle 3/4 lb ground beef 1/4 lb ground pork 1 lb Italian sausage (thinly sliced) 1 lb button mushroom (thinly sliced) 1 cup onion (chopped) 6 garlic cloves (minced) 2 teaspoons sugar 1 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed 1/4 teaspoon ground...

Sweet Salsa Dump Chicken

There are many variations which I will post separately but it's amazingly easy to make these up and have a different "dump" chicken every week! Ingredients: 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix 8 ounces apricot jam 12 ounces salsa 1 1/2 lbs chicken pieces (4-6 pieces) Directions: For immediate cooking: Pre-heat oven to 350°F Place all ingredients into a large baking dish, turn chicken to coat. Bake until chicken juices run clear...

Beer 'n BBQ Braised Country Style Pork Ribs

This recipe comes originally from the "Meat lovers Cookbook" - It is easy to put together and wait til you taste them. Ingredients: 3 lbs country-style boneless pork ribs 2 medium onions, sliced 1 (12 ounce) can beer 2 cups of your favorite barbecue sauce (I like "Diana Original" for this recipe) Directions: Brown the pork in a lightly sprayed skillet on all sides (apprx 7 minutes). Place the ribs in an oven proof pan and scatter the onions...

Baja Black Beans, Corn and Rice

A south of the border blend of textures and flavors. serve hot as a main dish or a side dish with grilled meat or chicken. Ingredients: 6 cups cooked brown rice 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained 4 fresh tomatoes, diced 1/2 cup red onion, chopped 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon fresh...

Easy Enchiladas (Beef or Chicken)

These easy enchiladas are my husband's favorite recipe of mine. Because of the many different options, it is very versatile. Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 teaspoon garlic powder (I prefer fresh minced) 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon oregano 2 teaspoons chili powder (more or less for your taste) 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2...