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Mom’s Homemade Creamy Tuna Casserole

July 17, 2010

Ingredients: 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted 1 soup can milk 1 can (6 ounces) tuna 1/2 package (1 pound) egg noodles, cooked and drained 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Pepper to taste 1/2 cup crushed butter flavor crackers, optional Instructions: In a casserole dish blend [...]

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Classic Meatloaf

July 16, 2010

Ingredients: 3 slices white sandwich bread 1/3 cup whole milk 1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck 1/2 pound ground pork 1/2 medium onion, grated 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 large egg 1/2 cup ketchup Coarse salt and ground pepper **3-4 slices of bacon, optional** Instructions: Crumble bread into mixing bowl. Stir in milk. Add cooked [...]

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Chunky Chicken Salad Lunch Idea

July 15, 2010

Ingredients: 2 chicken breast halves, cooked and diced. 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup frozen peas 1/2 cup grated carrots 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley Instructions: Bake the chicken for 20 minutes at 350 degrees or just use leftover chicken. Cook frozen peas according to package directions. (you can substitute a drained can of peas but [...]

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Better than Out of a Box Chili Macaroni

July 14, 2010

Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey 1 medium onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 can (14-1/4 ounces) tomatoes, cut up 2 cups water 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce 1 tablespoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon oregano 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni Instructions: Brown ground beef, onion and garlic and drain as [...]

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Made with Love Chicken Noodle Soup

July 13, 2010

Ingredients: 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound) 1 small onion, finely diced 1/2 cup diced carrots 2 stalks celery, sliced (leaves included) 3 garlic cloves, minced 4 chicken bouillon cubes 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 8 cups water 1 tablespoon dried parsley 1-1/2 cups uncooked no yolk egg noodles Instructions: In [...]

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Quick and Easy Chicken Stuffing Casserole

July 12, 2010

Ingredients: 1 box chicken flavored stuffing mix 1 1/4 cup hot water 1/4 cup butter 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup 1/3 cup milk paprika and pepper Instructions: Mix together stuffing crumbs, season packet from stuffing mix, water and butter. Put chicken in a greased baking dish and sprinkle [...]

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Cheesy Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes

July 11, 2010

Potatoe Ingredients: 4 cups mashed potatoes 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup sour cream 3/4 cup parmesan cheese 9 slices of bacon, fried and crumbled 1/4 cup onion, chopped finely salt and pepper, to taste 1 clove of garlic Topping Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, melted 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 3 slices bacon, [...]

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Cheesy Apple Quesadillas

July 10, 2010

Ingredients: 2 apples 6 whole wheat tortillas 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons butter Instructions: Thinly slice apples. Sprinkle tortillas with cheese.Layer several slices of apple on each tortilla. Add more cheese on top of the apple slices. Fold tortillas in half. Heat butter in skillet and cook quesidillas in skillet until cheese [...]

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Cheesy Carrot Balls

July 9, 2010

Ingredients: 4 ounces cream cheese (1/2 bar) 2 ounces grated cheddar cheese 1 carrot, grated Instructions: In a medium mixing bowl combine all ingredients. With slightly wet hands roll into balls. You will get between 1 and 2 dozen balls depending on how big you make them. These are fun and yummy for kid’s lunches. [...]

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Wake Me Up Tacos

July 8, 2010

Ingredients: 6 ounces of breakfast sausage 1 can refried beans 1 tablespoon butter or margerine 8 eggs, beaten 12 taco shells (crunchy or soft whichever you prefer) 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 2 cups diced tomatoes 2 cups green pepper 2 cups favorite salsa Instructions: Brown sausage in skillet, drain as usual. Mix sausage and [...]

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