Archive for the 'Main Dishes' Category

Simple Shrimp Stir-Fry

November 26th, 2007 by admin

  • 8 oz. angel hair pasta, uncooked
  • 1 lb. frozen peeled and deveined uncooked shrimp
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 3 cups frozen stir-fry vegetables
  • 2 teaspoons oil
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated gingerroot
  • 1/4 cup Italian dressing
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce

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Crust-Topped Broccoli Cheese Bake

March 21st, 2007 by admin

  • 1/2 cup Philadelphia Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread
  • 1 can (10 3/4 oz.) condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 packages (16 oz. each) frozen broccoli florets, thawed, drained
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 thawed frozen puff pastry sheet
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten

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Tomato and Spinach Pasta Toss

February 19th, 2007 by admin

  • 2 cups penne pasta (7 oz.) uncooked
  • 1/2 lb. hot or mild Italian sausage, cashing removed
  • 1 pkg. baby spinach leaves (7 oz.)
  • 1 can (14 1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

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Creamy Chicken Alfredo

February 13th, 2007 by admin

CREAMY CHICKEN ALFREDO

  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (4 oz. each)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced onion
  • 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh parsley

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Deep Dish Chicken Pot Pie

January 24th, 2007 by admin

Bxp163690 DEEP DISH CHICKEN POT PIE

Only 20 minutes prep time! 

  • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup zesty Italian reduced fat dressing
  • 4 oz. low-fat cream cheese, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 cup fat-free reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 1 package (10 oz.) mixed vegetables, thawed
  • 1 refrigerated pie crust

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Easy Baked Manicotti

January 23rd, 2007 by admin

It takes only about 25 minutes prep. for this great dish!  I love manicotti!

EASY BAKED MANICOTTI

  • 2 cups spaghetti sauce, divided
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 3/4 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup pesto
  • 12 manicotti shells, cooked, rinsed in cold water

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Sloppy Joe Mac

January 18th, 2007 by admin

Sloppy_joe_mac This is a Kraft Kitchen’s recipe. 

1 lb. ground beef
1 pkg. (7-1/4 oz.) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
2 cups water
1/2 cup KRAFT or BULL’S-EYE Original Barbecue Sauce
1 cup tomato sauce
2 cups shredded lettuce
2 tomatoes, chopped

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Crab Lasagna

December 6th, 2006 by admin

When I first heard about this recipe from a friend of my husband’s, I didn’t think it sounded good - even though crab meat is my favorite.  I just couldn’t imagine crab being made into a lasagna.  But she promised me that it was absolutely delicious and I made it - and LOVED IT!

CRAB LASAGNA

  • 1/2 lb. lasagna or medium noodles
  • 2 cans Cream of Shrimp soup (or you can substitute Cream of Mushroom soup)
  • 2 cups, or 3 cans (6 oz. each) crab meat
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil
  • Sprinkle of oregano or dill
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 1/2 lb. (2 cups) grated chedder cheese

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Crab Cakes

December 4th, 2006 by admin

Crab_cakes_1 Crab Cakes are my absolute favorite and I also enjoy making them!  This recipe is simple, yet oh so tasty!  Hope you give it a try!

CRAB CAKES

  • 1 lb. crab meat
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • Bread crumbs

Combine all ingredients, except for bread crumbs.  Toss lightly.  Shape into cakes, roll in bread crumbs.  Broil at 350 until browned.

Chili Con Carne

November 24th, 2006 by admin

I LOVE chili, but I don’t make it very often because my husband doesn’t eat it.  But when I do make a nice, big pot this is the recipe I use! 

CHILI CON CARNE W/BEANS

  • 2 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 can (35 oz.) Italian peeled tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 can - 15 1/4 oz. red kidney beans, drained
  • 1 can - 15 1/4 oz. pinto beans, drained
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • Accompaniments:  Shredded cheddar cheese, chopped bell pepper

In a large pot, cook beef, onion, and garlic over med-high heat, breaking up clumps of meat and stirring occasionally until liquid evaporates and meat is browned - about 15 minutes.  Drain off fat.

Stir in chili powder, cumin, and oregano.  Cook 1 minute.  Add tomatoes with their liquid & the water, stirring with a fork to break up tomatoes.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to low. 

Partially cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened and flavors have blended.

Stir in beans, sugar & salt.  Heat through.  Skim fat off surface.  Sever with accompaniments.