Peanut Butter Stuffed Apples
What you need:
- Apple
- Peanut Butter
What to do with it:
-Cut an apple in half, then cut each section into 3 pieces.
-Cut out the core of each piece and place a spoon of peanut butter inside
-Put the apple back together (the peanut butter will hold it.) and the wrap it in plastic wrap.
When your children pull away a section of the apple they will get a peanut butter surprise.
Pizza Muffins
What you need:
- English Muffins
- Pizza or Spaghetti sauce
- Pizza toppings (olives, pepperoni, pineapple, onions, peppers, etc.)
- Mozzarella cheese
What to do with it:
-Spread pizza (or spaghetti sauce) on each side an english muffin
-Cover with the toppings of your choice (Meat you choose needs to be cooked.)
-Top with Mozzarella cheese.
-Bake in a 400* oven for about 5 minutes or just till the cheese is melted.
Kids love it.
Grilled PB&B (peanut butter and banna)
What you need:
- Bread (use your favorite)
- Peanut Butter
- Banana (sliced)
What to do with it:
-Spread peanut butter on two slices of bread
-top with a banana slices
-grill it in a non stick skillet just a grill cheese sandwich. (or snack master if you own one)
Elvis Presley added Honey to this nummy sandwich. You can try it out too if you want.
BBQ Quesdilla
What you need:
- Tortillas
- Mayo
- BBQ sauce
- Cheese (use your favorite)
- Cooked chicken cubes or Ground Hamburger
What to do with it:
-Take 2 tortillas, spread one with mayo and the other with BBQ sauce
-Put cheese on one tortilla, then the meat (chicken or hamburger), top with diced tomatoes, more cheese, and place the 2nd tortilla on top.
-Place on cookie sheet in the oven @ 350* and heat till cheese is melted
-Cut like a pizza and serve.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Thursday, September 2, 2010
APPETIZER - Cheesy Chili Dip
Makes a wonderful appetizer, or quick snack for the unexpected company
What you need:
- 1 can Chili (w/ beans and meat)
- 8 oz Velveta cheese
- Chips or Crackers
What to do with it:
- Cut the Velveta cheese into cubes
- Mix the Chili and cheese cubes in a small crock-pot and cook on med/high until cheese is melted (*cook in microwave if in a hurry)
- Serve with Chips or Crackers
What you need:
- 1 can Chili (w/ beans and meat)
- 8 oz Velveta cheese
- Chips or Crackers
What to do with it:
- Cut the Velveta cheese into cubes
- Mix the Chili and cheese cubes in a small crock-pot and cook on med/high until cheese is melted (*cook in microwave if in a hurry)
- Serve with Chips or Crackers
SNACK - sutffed celery
Great High Protein snack for afterschool, or in between meals
What you need:
- 2 stalks of celery per person
- peanut butter, cream cheese spread, or tuna
What to do with it:
- Cut the celery into sections about 2 inches long
- Stuff each section with one of the following as desired:
*Peanut Butter
*Cream Cheese Spread (can be flavored)
*Cheese Wiz
*Tuna (mixed w/ mayo)
What you need:
- 2 stalks of celery per person
- peanut butter, cream cheese spread, or tuna
What to do with it:
- Cut the celery into sections about 2 inches long
- Stuff each section with one of the following as desired:
*Peanut Butter
*Cream Cheese Spread (can be flavored)
*Cheese Wiz
*Tuna (mixed w/ mayo)
DINNER - Chicken (4 recipies)
I was asked by a special person to post some recipes, where she could cook the meat all at once and have enough to make a few meals. So I am going to post 4 recipes using chicken. This will require you to get a package of chicken breast with 5 - 7 breast in it.
The four recipes are:
1) Crusty Cheesy Chicken - 2 - 4 breasts
2) Chicken Noodle Skillet - 2 large breasts (cubed, seasoned and cooked)
3) Chicken Pesto Pizza w/ Veggies - 1 large breast (cubed, seasoned and cooked)
4) Chicken and Dumplings - whatever is leftover from Chicken Noodle Skillet.
1) CRUSTY CHEESY CHICKEN
What you need:
-2 chicken breast (4 if you are a big eater because we are going to butterfly the chicken. )
-1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
-1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
-1 cup of flour
-2 eggs
-Olive oil
What to do with it:
-Butterfly the chicken breasts. (Lay the chicken on a cutting board, take the thickest part of the breast and you cut it in half not going all the way through. Then you open the chicken and lay it flat on the cutting board and place a piece of plastic wrap on top of the chicken and pound it with a meat pallet or the edge of a plate, till it is all flat and about the same size everywhere.) Notice the amount of chicken after 2 breasts, if more is need, cut one or two more.
-Next you get 3 bowls (or pie tins work very well.)
· Put the flour in the first one.
· Put the eggs in the second one and beat them.
· In the 3rd one you put the breadcrumbs and the Parmesan cheese; mix it all together with your fingers or a fork.
-Place a large skillet on the stove with enough olive oil to cover the bottom. (Turn the stove on MED – MED HIGH heat because you want the pan to be hot when you put the chicken in.)
-Dredge each piece of chicken in 1) the flour, 2) the egg, and 3) the breadcrumb and cheese mix.
-Cook the chicken on each side for about 3 to 4 minutes, just till is has a golden brown color on the bottom, flip it over and cook the other side.
2) CHICKEN NOODLE SKILLET
What you need:
-Carton of fresh mushrooms (Sliced)
-2 Tablespoon olive oil
-1/2 stick of butter
-2 cup shredded carrots
-4 cubes of chicken bouillon (or 2 Tablespoon of the granules.
-2 packages of chicken gravy mix
-3 Tablespoon minced parsley
-¼ teaspoon of black pepper
-1 teaspoon pepper flakes
-3 cups of large egg noodles (about 1 package)
-3 cups cubed chicken (equals 2 large chicken breast cooked and seasoned.)
What to do with it:
-Cook the noodles as directed on the package.
-In a large skillet, sauté the mushrooms and carrots in the butter and olive oil until the carrots and mushrooms are almost done 5 to 8 minutes.
-Add the chicken gravy and 1 cup water.
-Stir in the noodles, chicken, parsley, pepper and pepper flakes
-Cook till heated through.
**You can sprinkle cheese on top if you want.
This makes a lot but you will be using what is left-over in the Chicken and dumplings.
3) CHICKEN PESTO PIZZA
What you need:
-1 large pizza dough to cook
-1 zucchini peeled and shredded
-1 cup of cubed chicken ( equals 1 large chicken breast)
-Package of mozzarella cheese (or what ever kind you like)
-1 jar of CLASSICO Basil Pesto.
What to do with it:
-Spray a cookie sheet or pizza pan with cooking spray and place the pizza dough on it.
-Spread the pesto on the top of the pizza crust followed by the zucchini and chicken then cover with cheese.
-Cook in the oven by following the instruction on the pizza dough package
4) CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS
What you need:
-You will use the left over Chicken Noodle Skillet dinner
-2 quarts water.
-4 cubes chicken bouillon
-Salt & pepper to taste
-1 pkg. Of buttermilk biscuit mix
What to do with it:
-In a large saucepan place the water and the bouillon cubes.
-Add the left over Chicken Noodle Skillet and bring to a boil.
-Season to taste. **This is where you add more bouillon if you want more flavor.
-About 1 hour before you are going to eat, turn the soup down to warm
-In a separate bowl, mix the biscuit mix according to directions on the package adding 2 extra tablespoons of water.
-Spoon the mix on to the top of the soup (making 6-8 biscuits). Together, they should cover the entire pan
-Place the lid back on it and let it cook. DO NOT keep looking to see if it is done.
-Serve a dumpling in a bowl with the soup over the top of it.
The four recipes are:
1) Crusty Cheesy Chicken - 2 - 4 breasts
2) Chicken Noodle Skillet - 2 large breasts (cubed, seasoned and cooked)
3) Chicken Pesto Pizza w/ Veggies - 1 large breast (cubed, seasoned and cooked)
4) Chicken and Dumplings - whatever is leftover from Chicken Noodle Skillet.
1) CRUSTY CHEESY CHICKEN
What you need:
-2 chicken breast (4 if you are a big eater because we are going to butterfly the chicken. )
-1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
-1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
-1 cup of flour
-2 eggs
-Olive oil
What to do with it:
-Butterfly the chicken breasts. (Lay the chicken on a cutting board, take the thickest part of the breast and you cut it in half not going all the way through. Then you open the chicken and lay it flat on the cutting board and place a piece of plastic wrap on top of the chicken and pound it with a meat pallet or the edge of a plate, till it is all flat and about the same size everywhere.) Notice the amount of chicken after 2 breasts, if more is need, cut one or two more.
-Next you get 3 bowls (or pie tins work very well.)
· Put the flour in the first one.
· Put the eggs in the second one and beat them.
· In the 3rd one you put the breadcrumbs and the Parmesan cheese; mix it all together with your fingers or a fork.
-Place a large skillet on the stove with enough olive oil to cover the bottom. (Turn the stove on MED – MED HIGH heat because you want the pan to be hot when you put the chicken in.)
-Dredge each piece of chicken in 1) the flour, 2) the egg, and 3) the breadcrumb and cheese mix.
-Cook the chicken on each side for about 3 to 4 minutes, just till is has a golden brown color on the bottom, flip it over and cook the other side.
2) CHICKEN NOODLE SKILLET
What you need:
-Carton of fresh mushrooms (Sliced)
-2 Tablespoon olive oil
-1/2 stick of butter
-2 cup shredded carrots
-4 cubes of chicken bouillon (or 2 Tablespoon of the granules.
-2 packages of chicken gravy mix
-3 Tablespoon minced parsley
-¼ teaspoon of black pepper
-1 teaspoon pepper flakes
-3 cups of large egg noodles (about 1 package)
-3 cups cubed chicken (equals 2 large chicken breast cooked and seasoned.)
What to do with it:
-Cook the noodles as directed on the package.
-In a large skillet, sauté the mushrooms and carrots in the butter and olive oil until the carrots and mushrooms are almost done 5 to 8 minutes.
-Add the chicken gravy and 1 cup water.
-Stir in the noodles, chicken, parsley, pepper and pepper flakes
-Cook till heated through.
**You can sprinkle cheese on top if you want.
This makes a lot but you will be using what is left-over in the Chicken and dumplings.
3) CHICKEN PESTO PIZZA
What you need:
-1 large pizza dough to cook
-1 zucchini peeled and shredded
-1 cup of cubed chicken ( equals 1 large chicken breast)
-Package of mozzarella cheese (or what ever kind you like)
-1 jar of CLASSICO Basil Pesto.
What to do with it:
-Spray a cookie sheet or pizza pan with cooking spray and place the pizza dough on it.
-Spread the pesto on the top of the pizza crust followed by the zucchini and chicken then cover with cheese.
-Cook in the oven by following the instruction on the pizza dough package
4) CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS
What you need:
-You will use the left over Chicken Noodle Skillet dinner
-2 quarts water.
-4 cubes chicken bouillon
-Salt & pepper to taste
-1 pkg. Of buttermilk biscuit mix
What to do with it:
-In a large saucepan place the water and the bouillon cubes.
-Add the left over Chicken Noodle Skillet and bring to a boil.
-Season to taste. **This is where you add more bouillon if you want more flavor.
-About 1 hour before you are going to eat, turn the soup down to warm
-In a separate bowl, mix the biscuit mix according to directions on the package adding 2 extra tablespoons of water.
-Spoon the mix on to the top of the soup (making 6-8 biscuits). Together, they should cover the entire pan
-Place the lid back on it and let it cook. DO NOT keep looking to see if it is done.
-Serve a dumpling in a bowl with the soup over the top of it.
Saturday, August 14, 2010
DINNER - Advanced Lasagna
This Advanced Lasagna takes the simple recipe to a new level of flavor ... it takes a bit more time, and ingredients ... but every bite is worth it.
What you need:
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage
- 1 jar or large can of marinara sauce
- 1 package of lasagna noodles
- 16 oz tub of cottage cheese
- 1 & 1/3 cup of Mozzarella cheese (which equals 1/2 or a 1lb bag shredded)
- 1 & 1/3 cup of Sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 & 1/3 cup Ricotta cheese
What to do with it:
- Pre-cook the lasagna noodles by placing noodles in a baking dish. Cover the noodles with water and cover with tin foil. Bake in the oven for 25-30 min @ 350. (or until done)
- While lasagna noodles are cooking, cook sausage in a large skillet. Add the marinara sauce and cottage cheese to the skillet and simmer over low heat until lasagna noodles are done.
- If the cheese isn't shredded, now is a good time to do it. Mix all 3 cheeses together and set aside.
- Drain the water from the baking dish and place noodles elsewhere (cutting board, counter, or plate)
- Start layering in the baking dish that the noodles were cooked in. This is the order to layer the lasagna: 1) Sauce mixture, 2) cheese, 3) lasagna noodles.
- Continue with layers until all sauce mixture is used. Cheese will be on the very top.
- bake in the oven @ 350 for 15-20 min.
- We like this dish best served with corn and garlic bread.
*** there will be extra lasagna noodles. don't throw them away. Wrap the extra noodles in saran wrap, then place in a zip-loc bag (removing all air). The noodles can be frozen and used for the next time you want to make lasagna again.
What you need:
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage
- 1 jar or large can of marinara sauce
- 1 package of lasagna noodles
- 16 oz tub of cottage cheese
- 1 & 1/3 cup of Mozzarella cheese (which equals 1/2 or a 1lb bag shredded)
- 1 & 1/3 cup of Sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 & 1/3 cup Ricotta cheese
What to do with it:
- Pre-cook the lasagna noodles by placing noodles in a baking dish. Cover the noodles with water and cover with tin foil. Bake in the oven for 25-30 min @ 350. (or until done)
- While lasagna noodles are cooking, cook sausage in a large skillet. Add the marinara sauce and cottage cheese to the skillet and simmer over low heat until lasagna noodles are done.
- If the cheese isn't shredded, now is a good time to do it. Mix all 3 cheeses together and set aside.
- Drain the water from the baking dish and place noodles elsewhere (cutting board, counter, or plate)
- Start layering in the baking dish that the noodles were cooked in. This is the order to layer the lasagna: 1) Sauce mixture, 2) cheese, 3) lasagna noodles.
- Continue with layers until all sauce mixture is used. Cheese will be on the very top.
- bake in the oven @ 350 for 15-20 min.
- We like this dish best served with corn and garlic bread.
*** there will be extra lasagna noodles. don't throw them away. Wrap the extra noodles in saran wrap, then place in a zip-loc bag (removing all air). The noodles can be frozen and used for the next time you want to make lasagna again.
DINNER - Simple Lasagna
This Simple Lasagna recipe is great, easy and cheap ... if you want some flare to it, check out the Advanced Lasagna recipe.
What you need:
- 1 lb hamburger
- 1 jar or large can of spaghetti sauce
- 1 package of lasagna noodles
- 16 oz tub of cottage cheese
- 4 cups of Mozzarella cheese (which equals 2, 1lb bags shredded)
What to do with it:
- Pre-cook the lasagna noodles by placing noodles in a baking dish. Cover the noodles with water and cover with tin foil. Bake in the oven for 25-30 min @ 350. (or until done)
- While lasagna noodles are cooking, cook hamburger in a large skillet (add seasonings to taste if you want, such as Season all, garlic salt, salt and pepper or any hamburger seasoning you have.) Add the spaghetti sauce and cottage cheese to the skillet and simmer over low heat until lasagna noodles are done.
- If the cheese isn't shredded, now is a good time to do it.
- Drain the water from the baking dish and place noodles elsewhere (cutting board, counter, or plate)
- Start layering in the baking dish that the noodles were cooked in. This is the order to layer the lasagna: 1) Sauce mixture, 2) cheese, 3) lasagna noodles.
- Continue with layers until all sauce mixture is used. Cheese will be on the very top.
- bake in the oven @ 350 for 15-20 min.
- We like this dish best served with corn and garlic bread.
*** there will be extra lasagna noodles. don't throw them away. Wrap the extra noodles in saran wrap, then place in a zip-loc bag (removing all air). The noodles can be frozen and used for the next time you want to make lasagna again.
What you need:
- 1 lb hamburger
- 1 jar or large can of spaghetti sauce
- 1 package of lasagna noodles
- 16 oz tub of cottage cheese
- 4 cups of Mozzarella cheese (which equals 2, 1lb bags shredded)
What to do with it:
- Pre-cook the lasagna noodles by placing noodles in a baking dish. Cover the noodles with water and cover with tin foil. Bake in the oven for 25-30 min @ 350. (or until done)
- While lasagna noodles are cooking, cook hamburger in a large skillet (add seasonings to taste if you want, such as Season all, garlic salt, salt and pepper or any hamburger seasoning you have.) Add the spaghetti sauce and cottage cheese to the skillet and simmer over low heat until lasagna noodles are done.
- If the cheese isn't shredded, now is a good time to do it.
- Drain the water from the baking dish and place noodles elsewhere (cutting board, counter, or plate)
- Start layering in the baking dish that the noodles were cooked in. This is the order to layer the lasagna: 1) Sauce mixture, 2) cheese, 3) lasagna noodles.
- Continue with layers until all sauce mixture is used. Cheese will be on the very top.
- bake in the oven @ 350 for 15-20 min.
- We like this dish best served with corn and garlic bread.
*** there will be extra lasagna noodles. don't throw them away. Wrap the extra noodles in saran wrap, then place in a zip-loc bag (removing all air). The noodles can be frozen and used for the next time you want to make lasagna again.
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