April 4th, 2011

From the pages of Parents.com.

  • 3/4 pound  lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
  • 1 medium zucchini (about 6 ounces), shredded
  • 1/2 teaspoon  salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon  black pepper
  • 1 cup  shredded Italian cheese blend
  • 1/2 cup  heart-healthy reduced-fat biscuit mix (such as Bisquick)
  • 1 cup  milk
  • 2 eggs

Directions

1. Heat oven to 400°. Spray a 9-inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Spray a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Crumble in ground beef. Stir in onion and zucchini and cook for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Spread beef mixture into the prepared 9-inch pie plate. Sprinkle the cheese over the top.

4. In a medium-size bowl, whisk together the biscuit mix, milk and eggs until smooth. Pour mixture over beef mixture.

5. Bake at 400° for 25 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes. Cut into 6 wedges and serve with a green salad, if desired.

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September 26th, 2010
  • 1 medium cabbage, softened
  • 2 lbs lean ground beef
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 2 medium onions, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, sliced in two
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 cup uncooked rice
  • 1/2 cup gourmet barbecue sauce
  • 2 1/2  cups garden cocktail

To Prepare Cabbage:

Method One

  1. Bring water to boil.
  2. Core cabbage and place in near to boiling water until cabbage is soft.

Method Two

  1. Wash cabbage, pat dry and  put in freezer bag and freeze.
  2. Remove from freezer 2 days before using, and thaw in cool place.
  3. When cabbage is thawed, or soft from placing in hot water, separate leaves and cut large leaves into 3 section and smaller leaves into 2 sections
  4. Cook rice as directions required and add 1/4 cup of butter into the boiling water before adding the rice

To Prepare Meat:

  1. Cook chopped onion and garlic in melted butter until translucent, then remove garlic.
  2. Add the ground beef and ground pork and cook over medium heat until the meat loses its redness.
  3. Add seasonings and cooked rice and mix well.
  4. Place a small portion of the meat mixture in cabbage leaf and roll, securing the ends.
  5. Place in roasting pan.
  6. When completed, add the barbecue sauce and garden cocktail and bake in a slow oven, 325F for 3.5 to 4 hours
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July 27th, 2009
From Foodtv.ca and modified by S. Buchy

  • 1 cup of milk (250 ml)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup flour (125 ml)
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped (30 ml)
  • 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese (60 ml)
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil (60 ml)
  • 6 strips of bacon, cooked (not too crispy)
  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  2. Whisk together milk and egg. Add flour, salt, pepper, chives and cheese and mix until well blended.
  3. Pour some oil into each of 6 large muffin cups and heat in the oven until hot.
  4. Line the sides of each muffin cup with a bacon strip and then fill with batter.
  5. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until puffy and golden on top.
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February 23rd, 2009
  • 1 1/2 cups        zucchini, cubed
  • 3 tbsp              butter or margarine
  • 1/2 cup            carrots, chopped
  • 1/4 cup            onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup            sour cream
  • 1/2 can            cream of chicken or mushroom soup
  • 1 cup               stuffing mix
  1. Butter an 8″x8″ square casserole dish or of equivalent size and place vegetables in
  2. Cover and cook in microwave on high for 2 minutes
  3. Stir in sour cream and half of the stuffing mix
  4. Top with remaining stuffing mix
  5. Re-cover and cook on high for 6 minutes

Serves 2.  Best if recipe doubled.

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February 23rd, 2009
  • 1 1/3 cup     granulated sugar
  • 1 jar            marshmallow creme
  • 2/3 cup        evaporated milk
  • 1/4 cup        butter
  • 1/4 cup        Kahlua
  • 1/4 tsp         salt
  • 2 cups         semi-sweet chocolate pieces
  • 1 cup          milk chocolate pieces
  • 2/3 cup       chopped nuts
  • 1 tsp           vanilla
  1. Line 8 in. square baking pan with foil
  2. In 2 qt saucepan, combine sugar, marshmallow creme, milk, butter, Kahlua and salt
  3. Bring to rapid boil, stirring constantly for 5 minutes
  4. Remove from heat; add all chocolate and stir until melted
  5. Add nuts and vanilla
  6. Turn into prepared pan
  7. Refrigerate until firm
  8. To serve, cut in squares

Makes about 2 3/4 lbs.

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February 23rd, 2009

From Everyday with Rachael Ray Magazine – June/July 2007

  • Salt
  • 1 lb              whole wheat spaghetti
  • 1/3 cup        peanut butter, softened
  • 2 tbsp          honey
  • 1/4 cup        tamari (dark soy sauce)
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1 tsp            hot pepper sauce
  • 1 clove         garlic, grated
  • 3 tbsp          vegetable oil
  • 2 cups          rotisserie chicken, skinned and sliced
  • 1 cup           packed fresh spinach, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup        shredded carrots
  • 4                 scallions, thinly sliced on an angle
  • 1/4 cup        chopped peanuts
  • 2 tbsp          chopped cilantro or parsley
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it, add pasta and cooke until al dente
  2. Drain; rinse under cold water and set aside
  3. While the pasta is working, in a large bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, honey, and 1/4 cup of warm water
  4. Whisk in the tamari, lime juice, hot pepper sauce, and garlic
  5. Pour in the oil in a steady stream, whisking to combine
  6. Add the reserved noodles and toss to coat
  7. Place the noodles in 4 shallow bowls and top with the chicken, spinach, carrots, scallions, peanuts, and cilantro
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February 23rd, 2009
  • 1                  medium cabbage, cored
  • 2 lbs             lean ground beef
  • 1 lb              ground pork
  • 2                  medium onions, finely chopped
  • 1                  clove garlic, halved
  • 3/4 cup         butter
  • 1 tsp             salt
  • 1 tsp             pepper
  • 1 cup            cooked rice
  • 1/2 cup         tangy barbecue sauce
  • 2 1/2 cups     vegetable cocktail
  • 1 jar             sauerkraut
  1. Bring a large pot of water to boil and place cabbage in until soft
  2. In a large pan, cook onion and garlic in melted better until translucent, then remove the garlic
  3. Add the ground beef and pork and cook over medium heat until browned
  4. Add seasonings and rice and mix well
  5. Place a small portion of the meat mixture in cabbage leaf and roll, securing the ends and put into a large roasting pan
  6. Layer the sauerkraut on top of each layer of cabbage rolls
  7. Mix the barbecue sauce and vegetable cocktail and add to the rolls when pot is full or cabbage and/or meat is finished
  8. Bake in oven at 325°F for 3.5 to 4 hours

Serves lots (6-8)

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February 23rd, 2009
  • 1 1/4 cup        apple juice
  • 1/2                 apple, diced
  • to taste           cinammon
  • pinch              salt
  • 1/2 cup           rolled oats
  1. Combine the first four ingredients in a small pot and bring to a boil
  2. Slowly stir in the oatmeal
  3. Cover and simmer 10 minutes
  4. Serve with a little milk (optional)

Serves 2

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February 22nd, 2009

From Every Day with Rachael Ray Magazine – February 2009

  • 1/4 cup        extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup        Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp          pure maple syrup
  • 2 tsp            chopped fresh rosemary plus 6 sprigs
  • 4                 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
  • 4 lbs            boneless pork loin (about 12″ long)
  • 8                 lean sliced bacon
  • 6                 small baking potatoes, quartered
  • Salt and pepper
  1. In a resealable plastic bag, mix together 2 tablespoons olive oil, the mustard, maple syrup, chopped rosemary and garlic.
  2. Add the pork and turn in the mixture to coat; refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  3. Preheat the oven to 375°.
  4. Place the rosemary sprigs in the center of a roasting pan. Arrange six 14-inch lengths of kitchen string crosswise, about 2 inches apart, in the pan.
  5. Place the marinated pork on top of the strings and rosemary.
  6. Lay the bacon slices, on an angle, over the pork loin. Tie each string around the meat to secure the bacon, then trim the loose ends.
  7. Scatter the potatoes around the pork and drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons oil; toss to mix.
  8. Season the pork and potatoes with salt and pepper.
  9. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the pork registers 150°, about 1 hour. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with the potatoes.

Serves 6

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September 20th, 2008
  • 2.5 – 3lbs     chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup        ketchup
  • 1/4 cup        water
  • 1/4 cup        packed brown sugar
  • 1 package     dry onion soup
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F
  2. Arrange chicken breasts in small roaster or casserole dish
  3. In small bowl, combine remaining ingredients.  Mix well.
  4. Spoon over chicken making sure some is on every piece
  5. Bake covered in oven for at least 1 hr until very tender

Serves 4-6

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