Easy Taco Casserole

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 8 flour tortillas
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 1/2 ounces taco seasoning
• 10 3/4 ounces fiesta nacho cheese soup
• 10 ounces milk

Recipe

• 1 spray 9x13 baking pan with pam and preheat until 350 degrees.
• 2 brown ground beef and drain. stir in taco seasoning.
• 3 spoon meat down center of each tortilla dividing equally. roll each tortilla up tightly and place in dish seam-side down.
• 4 whisk soup and milk together and pour over tortillas.
• 5 bake for approximately 30 minutes until hot and bubbling.
• 6 if desired serve with shredded lettuce, shredded cheese and tomato.

Greek Couscous Salad With Homemade Dressing

Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 2 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon basil leaves
• 1/8 teaspoon oregano leaves
• 1 (6 ounce) package garlic and herb couscous mix
• 3/4 cup chickpeas, rinsed
• 1 cucumber, diced & seeded
• 8 grape tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup feta cheese
• 1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
• 3 green onions, sliced
• 1 teaspoon fresh mint, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried mint
• 1/2 teaspoon all purpose greek seasoning (i use my homemade greek seasoning mix)

Recipe

• 1 in jar with tight fitting lid, combine all dressing ingredients and shake until combined. set aside.
• 2 cook couscous according to package directions.
• 3 allow to cool, then fluff with a fork.
• 4 add the rest of the salad ingredients and 1/2 cup (or all) of the salad dressing. stir to combine, and chill in refrigerator for 1-2 hours.

Fast & Easy Chicken Corn Chowder

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 8 slices turkey bacon, diced
• 1 large red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• olive oil
• 2 (14 3/4 ounce) cans creamed corn
• 2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans condensed cream of potato soup
• 1 cup milk (or more for thinner consistancy)
• 1 (9 ounce) package perdue short cuts original roasted carved chicken breasts
• mccormick broiled steak seasoning

Recipe

• 1 sautee turkey bacon, onion and pepper in a little olive oil till veggies are soft(about 6 minutes). add corn, soup and milk, simmer for 10 minutes. then add diced chicken and seasoning if desired and simmer another 10 minutes till hot. serve with a salad and some hot fresh breadsticks. enjoy!

Grilled Steaks (indoors)

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 lbs beef steaks, 2 well-trimmed (removed from fridge for 30 minutes to bring to room temperature pat them dry with a paper towel)
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon dried lavender
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon dried onion
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon dried garlic
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon dried chili
• 1/2-1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8-1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon olive oil

Recipe

• 1 heat grill pan to very very hot.
• 2 rub seasoning evenly onto steaks then drizzle with olive oil and let it marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
• 3 place steaks in pan searing the steaks for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
• 4 after the steaks are seared, reduce the heat to moderately hot to hot and continue cooking the steaks to a desired doneness using the timing suggestions below.
• 5 transfer the steaks to a platter, and let rest 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
• 6 cooking times below include the initial searing time. give filet mignon one minute less to cook than other steaks.
• 7 do not overcook.
• 8 for best results, check the internal temperature for doneness with an instant-read thermometer a couple of minutes before the end of suggested cooking time.
• 9 thickness and times for rare (120-130°f):.
• 10 1 inch 8 minutes;.
• 11 1 1/4 inches 10 minutes;.
• 12 1 3/4 inches 12 minutes;.
• 13 thickness and times for medium rare (130-140°f).
• 14 1 inch 10 minutes;.
• 15 1 1/4 inches 12 minutes;.
• 16 1 3/4 inches 14 minutes;.
• 17 thickness and times for medium (140-150°f):.
• 18 1 inch 13 minutes;.
• 19 1 1/4 inches 15 minutes;.
• 20 1 3/4 inches 17 minutes;.
• 21 thickness and times for medium well (150-160°f):.
• 22 1 inch 18 minutes;.
• 23 1 1/4 inches 20 minutes;.
• 24 1 3/4 inches 22 minutes;.

Easy Taco Casserole

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 package taco seasoning
• 1 (16 ounce) package shell macaroni
• 8 ounces velveeta cheese, melted

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta according to package directions.
• 2 brown ground beef until no longer pink.
• 3 add taco seasoning and water to beef per package instructions.
• 4 in large glass bowl, add pasta, melted velveeta, and beef mixture.
• 5 stir until well blended.
• 6 this can be put in a casserole dish and heated if desired.

Cinnamon Scented Duck On Cherry Sauce

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 skin on duck breasts
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 100 ml ruby port
• 425 g pitted black cherries in syrup
• 4 fresh thyme sprigs, plus extra for garnish
• 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Recipe

• 1 prick the skin on the duck breasts with a fork, then rub in the salt and cinnamon. place the port, the juice from the cherries and the thyme in a shallow dish and sit the duck skin side up in the mixture so the flesh marinates and the skin takes in the salt and the cinnamon. set aside for 1 hour.
• 2 pat the duck dry. heat a lare non-stick frying pan and cook the duck, skin side down for 8-10 minutes until crisp and golden. remove the duck from the pan and drain of all excess fat.
• 3 return the duck to the pan skin side up. pour round the marinade mixture, bring to the boil and simmer for 12-15 minutes until the duck is cooked through but still a little pink in the centre. remove the duck from the pan and rest on a plate for a few minutes.
• 4 check the seasoning and stir in the cherries and balsamic vinegar. simmer for a minute or two until the cherries are warmed through. then, spoon the cherry sauce onto the plates, place the breasts on top of the sauce and garnish with a sprig of fresh thyme, if liked.

Fast And Easy Shrimp Pasta

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb spaghetti
• cooking spray
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons blackening seasoning (i use paul prudhomme's blackened steak magic)
• 3/4 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with garlic, drained
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

• 1 cook spaghetti according to package directions, drain and set aside -or- **if you're good at multi-tasking, you can cook the spaghetti noodles and the shrimp at the same time and they should both be done at the same time.
• 2 sprinkle blackening seasoning evenly over shrimp and set aside.
• 3 coat a large, non-stick skillet with cooking spray and add oil. place over medium-high heat until hot.
• 4 add shrimp to skillet; cook 2 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink.
• 5 stir in lemon juice, tomatoes and pepper. turn heat down to simmer and cook until thoroughly heated.
• 6 spoon shrimp mixture over drained pasta and serve immediately.

Grilled Squash

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 -5 large yellow squash
• 2 tablespoons garlic salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
• 1 1/2 cups butter

Recipe

• 1 slice squash 1/4 - 1/2 inch thick. in a bowl add onion powder, garlic salt, cajun seasoning, and butter. place in microwave for 1 1/2 minutes or until butter is melted. preheat grill to 300 degrees. place squash in butter mixture until coated. place on grill and cook 45 minutes or until squash is tender. use remaining butter sauce to coat squash until done.

Fast And Easy Taco Soup

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 (48 ounce) jar deluxe mixed beans
• 1 (28 ounce) can italian-style diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 1/4 ounce) can whole kernel corn
• 2 cups water
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet taco seasoning
• 1 (2 ounce) packet ranch dressing mix

Recipe

• 1 empty beans, tomatoes, and corn into large pot over medium heat, or crockpot set on med/high.
• 2 stir in water.
• 3 sprinkle seasoning packets on top and mix well.
• 4 cover and heat, stirring occasionally until hot.
• 5 top with corn chips or shredded cheese if desired.

Creamy Sauce Butter Crabs

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 kg crabs, preferably mud crabs (you can substitute with prawns)
• 200 g margarine
• 1 (250 ml) can evaporated milk
• 8 hot chili peppers, leave whole and lightly smashed
• 4 stalks curry leaves, use leaves only
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornflour, mixed with
• 1 1/2 tablespoons water

Recipe

• 1 clean crabs and steam them, then drain well.
• 2 remove the pincers and crack with a pestle.
• 3 trim the legs and cut each crab into four pieces.
• 4 set aside.
• 5 heat margarine in a wok until melted then add the milk.
• 6 gently simmer the mixture over a medium heat.
• 7 add the curry leaves, hot chilli and seasoning.
• 8 simmer for 10–15 minutes.
• 9 add thickening and stir gently over a very low heat until sauce is thick and glossy in texture.
• 10 return crabs to the mixture and cook over a very low heat for about 1 minute.
• 11 dish out the crabs with the curry leaves, chilli padi and a little of the sauce.
• 12 serve immediately.

Fast And Easy Tofu Lo-mein

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (16 ounce) package extra firm tofu
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 2 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles, oriental flavored
• 1 (16 ounce) package stir fry vegetables
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce (to taste)

Recipe

• 1 place tofu on a plate between paper towels and put a second plate on top with a heavy weight like a large can for a couple of minutes to press out the water. cut tofu into to bite-size cubes. spray large skillet with cooking spray; then heat oils in skillet over medium-high heat. add tofu, onion and garlic and fry until golden brown, about 15 minutes. stir occasionally to prevent burning.
• 2 meanwhile bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. add noodles from ramen packages, reserving the seasoning envelopes. boil for about 2 minutes, just until the noodles break apart. drain.
• 3 add the stir-fry vegetables to the pan with the tofu, and season with the ramen noodle seasoning packets. cook, stirring occasionally until vegetables are tender, but not mushy. add noodles, and stir to blend.
• 4 season with soy sauce to taste and serve.

Fast And Easy Chili

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 (15 ounce) can corn
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) kidney beans (substitute any bean)
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package chili seasoning mix

Recipe

• 1 in a dutch oven, brown ground beef, rinse, drain and return to pot.
• 2 stir in seasoning packet. then corn, beans and tomatoes, (don't drain anything).
• 3 bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer without lid, simmer 15 minutes.

Holiday Herb Baste For Turkey

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1 teaspoon sweet basil
• 1 teaspoon thyme (leaves)
• 1/2 teaspoon sage

Recipe

• 1 blend butter with seasoning ingredients. baste bird with about 1/2 of mixture.
• 2 cook according to your favorite method, basting with herb mixture (use all) and then continue basting with pan drippings till it is done.
• 3 enjoy!

Easy Taco Casserole

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup salsa
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 cups tortilla chips, crushed
• 1 cup colby cheese, shredded
• 1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 2 cups lettuce, shredded
• olive, sliced (optional)

Recipe

• 1 brown beef in skillet. drain fat.
• 2 add salsa, mayo, chili powder (or taco seasoning) to beef mixture.
• 3 in an ungreased casserole dish, layer half of the meat mixture, then half of the chips and half of the cheese.
• 4 repeat layers.
• 5 bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
• 6 top with lettuce, tomato and olives.

Hasselback Chicken -- Cajun With Pepper Jack & Spinach

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 1/2 lbs chicken breast halves, boneless and skinless (about 2 halves)
• 4 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, sliced into thin 1/4 inch slices
• 1 tablespoon breadcrumbs
• 1/2 tablespoon cajun seasoning
• 1/2 cup spinach, cooked (frozen and thawed or sauteed fresh)
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 preheat the oven to 350 degrees. using a sharp knife, make slits in the chicken breasts that are about 3/4 inches wide, making sure not to cut all the way down through the bottom of the chicken breast. you will have about 7 or 8 slits per chicken breast, depending on how large your chicken breasts are. season the chicken with salt and pepper.
• 2 place the spinach evenly in the slits of the chicken.
• 3 combine the breadcrumb and cajun seasoning in a small bowl. sprinkle the mixture evenly over the chicken. place the pepper jack slices in the slits of the chicken.
• 4 place each chicken on its own lightly greased sheet of tin foil and make a "bowl", surrounding each chicken breast. this keeps the juices contained.
• 5 bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. remove each chicken breast from its tin foil "bowl" and place on a serving dish.
• 6 enjoy!

Greek Chicken And Spinach Rice Casserole

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• nonstick cooking spray
• 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
• 1 cup water
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 1 cup uncooked quick-cooking brown rice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 12 ounces chicken tenders
• 2 teaspoons all purpose greek seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt-free lemon pepper
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium lemon, cut into wedges

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350.
• 2 spray an ovenproof 10-inch skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat.
• 3 add onion, and coat onion with cooking spray. cook and stir 4 minutes or until translucent. add water, spinach, rice, salt and ground red pepper. stir until well blended.
• 4 remove from heat; sprinkle with salt and place chicken tenders on top in a single layer, sprinkle with greek seasoning and lemon pepper seasoning.
• 5 cover with foil and bake 25 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center and rice is tender.
• 6 remove foil and evenly drizzle with oil all over.
• 7 serve with lemon wedges.

Fast And Easy Zucchini Pie

Total Time: 32 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 17 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 4 cups zucchini, thinly sliced
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1/4-1/2 cup butter
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
• 8 ounces refrigerated crescent dinner rolls, seperated
• 2 teaspoons mustard

Recipe

• 1 saute zucchini and onion in butter for 10 minutes, remove from heat and set aside.
• 2 whisk the next 8 ingredients together, stir in mozzerealla cheese.
• 3 fold in zucchini mixture, set aside.
• 4 line the bottom and sides of an ungreased 10" pie pan with crescent rolls, pinch seams to seal. brush with musterd:pour egg and zucchini mixture into crust.
• 5 bake at 350 degrees until set, about 17-20 minute cover crust edging with aluminum foil during last 10 min of baking.
• 6 note- you may use fresh seasonings, just adapt to measurements, 1/2 t dried oregano = 1 tsp fresh oregano.

Greek Chickens In Togas

Total Time: 18 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 13 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked
• 2 -3 ounces feta cheese
• 1/2 medium yellow onion
• 1/4 cup black olives
• 3 tablespoons ricotta cheese
• 1 tablespoon all purpose greek seasoning
• 2 (8 ounce) packages crescent rolls

Recipe

• 1 mix cooked chicken, feta cheese, onions, olives, ricotta cheese, greek seasoning in food processor.
• 2 blend until it's a chunky mix (if you do not have a food processor, finely mince everything and mix).
• 3 take crescent rolls, unroll them and separate them.
• 4 spoon in the mix in to each crescent roll; roll up and bake according to rolls directions.

Greek Chicken With Onions, Oregano, Olives And Feta

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/3 cup flour, seasoned with
• salt and pepper
• 1 whole chicken, cut into 8 parts (3-4 pounds)
• 2 large yellow onions, cut into large chunks
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 lemons, zest of, grated
• 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 (28 ounce) can of chopped tomatoes with juice
• 2 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped
• 1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• kosher salt
• pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a large dutch oven over medium high heat, add the olive oil. dredge the chicken in the flour using a zip-lock bag. brown the chicken in the oil for about 5 minutes per side.
• 2 add the onions and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly soft, about 5 minutes.
• 3 add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
• 4 add the broth, lemon juice, tomatoes and juice, and oregano. bring to a boil, add the olives, reduce heat to low and cover. allow to simmer on the stove for 45 to 50 minutes until the chicken is very tender. adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as desired.
• 5 serve in the pot or in a shallow bowl with the crumbled feta on top.
• 6 serve with orzo, rice or country bread.

Easy Taco Dip

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups miracle whip (may use light or free)
• 1 1/2 cups sour cream (may use light or fat free)
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• chips or vegetables

Recipe

• 1 mix all ingredients (except chips and veggies) until well blended.
• 2 chill.
• 3 serve with assorted chips or veggies.

Holiday Italian Herb Crescent Christmas Trees

Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 2 hrs Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried italian seasoning
• 1/2 cup prepared sour cream and chive dip (i use recipe 101256)
• 10 medium cherry tomatoes, sliced into 30 slices
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 375°f.
• 2 unroll cans of dough and separate into 4 long rectangles; firmly press perforations together.
• 3 sprinkle each rectangle with 1 tablespoon cheese and 1/4 teaspoon italian seasoning.
• 4 starting with one short side, roll up each rectangle, forming 4 rolls (like a jelly roll).
• 5 with serrated knife, cut each roll into 8 slices (now they look like pinwheels).
• 6 to form 1 tree, on cookie sheet, (i line mine with parchment paper it's easier to move trees to cool and to final decorating plate), place 1 slice, cut side down, for top of tree.
• 7 arrange 2 slices below, sides touching.
• 8 continue arranging rows of 3, 4, and 5 slices.
• 9 use remaining slice for trunk.
• 10 bake first tree 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown.
• 11 cool 5 minutes on wire rack.
• 12 repeat for 2nd tree on another cool cookie sheet.
• 13 place trees on serving platter.
• 14 if you do not have a decorators bag and tip, spoon the dip into a zip lock bag.
• 15 cut 1/4 inch hole in bottom corner of bag; and pipe over tree like garland, and a dollop of dip in on each pinwheel except trunk.
• 16 place tomato slice on each pinwheel except top and bottom ones.
• 17 with 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inch star shaped cutter, cut 2 stars from yellow bell pepper; place one on top of each tree.
• 18 chop remaining bell pepper; sprinkle over trees.
• 19 sprinkle with parsley.
• 20 serve immediately, or refrigerate until serving time.

Champagne Lamb Chops In Chipotle Mustard Cream Sauce

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 boneless lamb chops
• 1 cup champagne
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon steak seasoning
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup champagne
• 2 tablespoons chipotle mustard
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Recipe

• 1 put all marinade ingredients into a zip lock bag along with lamb chops.
• 2 let marinate 24 hours.
• 3 heat a little olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
• 4 add lamb chops, turn down heat to medium.
• 5 cook lamb chops on both sides until browned and cooked through, about 15 minutes.
• 6 remove lamb chops from pan.
• 7 de glaze pan with champagne.
• 8 whisk in mustard and cream.
• 9 stir in parsley.
• 10 return chops to pan to heat through.

Easy Taco Dip

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 (8 ounce) containers cream cheese, softened
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 2 cups shredded taco blend cheese or 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 -3 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
• 1/2 tomato, diced
• 1/4 onion, diced
• tortilla chips (for dipping)

Recipe

• 1 on medium speed mix cream cheese and taco seasoning till well blended.
• 2 spread mixture on plate or small serving platter.
• 3 place shredded lettuce, then cheese, tomato and onions over mixture.
• 4 chill before serving.
• 5 serve with tortilla chips.

Easy Taco Dip

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 1 ounce old el paso cheesy taco seasoning mix
• 2 cups sour cream
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise

Recipe

• 1 whisk together and chill several hours before serving, to allow flavors to mix.

Hasty Exotic Chicken

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 4 chicken pieces
• cajun seasoning
• 2 crushed garlic cloves
• 1/2 sliced large onion
• salt
• fresh ground pepper
• 1/2 finely sliced lemon (salted roasted lemons if you have them are extra special in this or any recipe)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Recipe

• 1 in a small ovenproof dish place chicken pieces sprinkled liberally with cajun seasoning and garlic.
• 2 place onion and lemon on top.
• 3 now add olive oil.
• 4 bake in a preheated 200c oven for 30 minutes.
• 5 serves 2.

Fast Bean And Potato Chowder

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (20 ounce) package refrigerated diced potatoes with onions
• 1 (14 ounce) can vegetable broth
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup shredded swiss cheese (4oz.)
• 3 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon dried italian seasoning
• 1 (15 ounce) can navy beans, rinsed and drained
• bottled roasted red pepper (optional)
• italian parsley (flat-leaf) (optional)
• 8 slices toasted bread with cheese (optional)

Recipe

• 1 in dutch oven combine potatoes and broth. cover; bring to boiling over high heat. reduce heat. simmer, covered, 4 minutes. in bowl toss together flour and cheese. gradually stir in milk. add milk mixture and italian seasoning to potatoes. cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. stir in beans; cook and stir 1 minute more. top with roasted pepper and parsley. serve with toasted bread.

Hash Browns Potato Pancakes - Homemade

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 medium potatoes (half baked)
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup finely minced onion (, (to taste)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• salt and pepper
• tabasco sauce (optional)
• oil (to lightly coat pan)
• cheese (optional)

Recipe

• 1 wash and bake potatoes until they are half done and still very firm.
• 2 shred them in the food processor with the shredder blade (large if you have two sizes) mince the onions and garlic if you are using fresh clove.
• 3 mix with the egg and other seasonings except cheese.
• 4 add to potatoes and mix well.
• 5 make into"pancakes" and fry in pan until browned turn and brown other side.
• 6 top with cheese if desired and serve warm.

Champagne Vinaigrette

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dry champagne
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup agave nectar
• 1 pinch salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a clean jar, combine all ingredients and shake until well blended. adjust seasonings if needed.

Fast And Easy Chicken Chili (crockpot)

Total Time: 4 hrs 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients

• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans (drained)
• 2 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans (drained)
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
• 1 (10 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix
• 5 boneless skinless chicken breasts (frozen)
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

Recipe

• 1 place frozen chicken breasts in bottom of crock pot.
• 2 sprinkle the packet of taco seasoning over the chicken.
• 3 on top of chicken and seasoning pour the black beans, great northern beans, tomatoes and green chilies, cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth.
• 4 cook all day on low, or half day on high.
• 5 about one hour before serving, cut up block of cream cheese and drop into crock pot, stirring occasionally to melt.
• 6 before serving, remove chicken breasts, cut into pieces, and mix back into the chili. serve topped with sour cream or shredded jack cheese if you'd like.

Grilled Steak--easy & Restaurant-delicious

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 16 ounces beef steaks (new york strip steaks, rib-eyes, or filets)
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon lawry's seasoned salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Recipe

• 1 pre-heat grill according to your grill's instructions. (if using an electric, gas, or indoor grill, this step can probably be performed as a later step, since those may only take 5-10 minutes to pre-heat.).
• 2 rinse and thoroughly dry steaks. if you wish, you can pound the steaks with a meat mallet to tenderize the steaks by breaking down the meat fibers.
• 3 apply rub to both sides of each steak, working the rub well into each side--feel free to use less of the rub, or to alter the amounts of the seasonings above according to your personal preference, too--the amount above is ample enough that it can also be "stretched" to season up to 4 small steaks.
• 4 let the rubbed steaks rest on a plate at room temperature for 1-hour before grilling. you can cover the steaks with an inverted paper plate or regular plate while those are resting, but avoid plastic wrap which the seasonings would stick to when removed.
• 5 grill steaks according to your preference and let those rest on a plate for a couple of minutes or so before serving.
• 6 note: a little trick many restaurants employ, is to top each steak with a small pat of butter when the meat is plated, to give the steaks a nice sheen and accentuate the juices. the rubbed steaks tend to be juicy and very flavorful grilled with only the rub on them, but it's a nice trick to know in case you suspect you may have gotten an inferior quality of beef, or wish to add an extra special touch for some occasion.

Holiday Meat Pies

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 lb lamb sausage
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1 teaspoon sage
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper
• salt & pepper
• 8 refrigerated pie crusts

Recipe

• 1 brown meats together, drain grease; set aside.
• 2 add onion to pan and cook until soft.
• 3 add rest of ingredients except crusts; cook 5 minutes.
• 4 let cool slightly.
• 5 add to pie crusts and top with second crust; flute edges.
• 6 pierce a hole in center.
• 7 bake at 400° until brown.

Easy Taco Casserole

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet taco seasoning (mccormicks)
• 1/2 cup salad dressing (miracle whip)
• 2 cups crushed nacho cheese flavored tortilla chips
• 2 cups shredded colby-monterey jack cheese
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 2 cups shredded lettuce

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350°f.
• 2 brown ground beef; drain.
• 3 mix ground beef with salsa, taco seasoning, and salad dressing.
• 4 mix well.
• 5 in a 2-quart baking dish, layer half of the meat mixture, 1 cup of cheese and 1 cup of the tortilla chips.
• 6 repeat the layers.
• 7 bake, covered, for 30-40 minutes or until heated through and bubbly.
• 8 take off cover the last 10 minutes of baking.
• 9 top with lettuce and tomato before serving.

Cucumber Salad

Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 whole cucumber
• 4 tablespoons tbsps sour cream
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided into half
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper, ground
• 1/2 teaspoon dill
• 1 teaspoon fresh chives, minced

Recipe

• 1 peel and thinly slice the cucumber using a sharp knife or a mandolin. place the cucumber in a colander and season with half the salt and 1/2 the pepper. leave to rest for 20 minutes.
• 2 meanwhile, mix together sour cream, vinegar, rest of salt and pepper, dill, and half of chives.
• 3 mix together cucumbers, dressing, and top with rest of chives.
• 4 please check for seasonings, sometimes you may want to add more salt/and or pepper.
• 5 let sit in icebox for 2-3 hours to really chill!

Easy Taco Chili Soup/stew

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 large onion
• 1 (1 ounce) package hidden valley ranch dressing mix
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans
• 1 (16 ounce) can chili hot beans
• 1 (15 1/4 ounce) can whole kernel corn
• 1 (14 ounce) can mexican-style stewed tomatoes
• 1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes (regular flavor)

Recipe

• 1 brown meat and onions, drain. mix in hidden valley ranch & taco seasoning mix. then, without draining the cans, add all of the additional ingredients. simmer for at least 1 hour (better if you have 2!) or place in slow cooker for the better part of the day. the longer it cooks, the better it is!
• 2 don't forget - it freezes well so make a double batch!
• 3 serve with baked tostitos chips, over rice or alone! top with your favorite grated cheese or sour cream. yum!

Hash Browns Potato Soup

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 cups water
• 2 lbs frozen hash brown potatoes
• 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
• 2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
• 2 cups milk

Recipe

• 1 add water and hashbrowns in a large pot.
• 2 boil until hashbrowns are tender.
• 3 add remaining ingredients.
• 4 heat until desired thickness; adjust seasoning to taste with salt and lots of coarse black pepper.

Cucumber Spaghetti Salad With Dill

Total Time: 22 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb angel hair pasta (break into thirds)
• 1 (15 ounce) bottle marzetti coleslaw dressing
• 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon dill weed
• 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
• 4 cucumbers, peeled, seeded, sliced thick, quartered
• 1 bunch green onion, chopped

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta according to directions for "al dente" ; rinse. drain well.
• 2 combine dressing, seasoned salt, pepper, dill weed, half & half. stir together. add cucumbers and onions; set aside.
• 3 combine with pasta. chill.
• 4 *best when allowed to sit overnight so all the flavors and the sauce can absorb into the pasta.

Greek Chicken Breast Souvlaki

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon rosemary
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350 and place chicken in baking dish.
• 2 combine remainder of ingredients and pour over top of chicken breast.
• 3 bake chicken 35-40 minutes or until done.* ( you can substitute greek seasoning for the oregano and rosemary if you choose)& you can also grill this chicken on the barbeque.serve with tsatsiki dip to dip your chicken into. enjoy!

Greek Chicken And Potato Packets For The Grill

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (make certain garlic is very finely minced)
• 1 -2 teaspoon dried oregano (rubbed between fingers to crush and release flavors)
• seasoning salt (to taste) or salt (to taste)
• fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
• 4 -8 slices fresh lemon (thin slices)
• 4 small red potatoes, finely diced (use one potato per packet)
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, divided (can use more if desired)

Recipe

• 1 prepare 4 large heavy-duty pieces of foil (foil must be large enough to make a packet).
• 2 place each breast on 1 piece of foil.
• 3 in a small bowl combine the olive oil with minced garlic and oregano, then brush on both sides of each breast.
• 4 season each breast with salt and black pepper.
• 5 top each breast with 1 small chopped potato.
• 6 sprinkle 2 tablespoons or a little more of feta cheese over the potato.
• 7 top with 1-2 slices of lemon.
• 8 wrap the foil around the breasts to create a pocket.
• 9 cut a very small slit in the top of each packet to allow steam to escape.
• 10 preheat grill to medium heat.
• 11 place the pockets on the grill and cook for about 20-25 minutes.
• 12 carefully open up the packets and serve.

Cucumber Salad

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 3 burpless cucumbers (approx. 14-16 inches long each)
• 1 1/2 cups sour cream
• 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
• 1 tablespoon salt (only for optional pressing cucumbers step)
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon sugar (more to taste)

Recipe

• 1 wash and slice cucumbers with thinnest setting on vegetable slicer.
• 2 place in large bowl.
• 3 add salt and toss cucumber slices.
• 4 optional step: pressing the cucumbers.
• 5 put a plate directly on top of cucumber slices in bowl. place jars or cans on top of plate for weight to press the sliced cucumbers. set the jars/cans inside a plastic bag to keep the salad sanitary, so they don't sit in the liquid. let stand for about 20 minutes. remove the weights and tip bowl and drain off liquid that has accumulated. repeat process 2 more times, stirring each time before pressing.
• 6 stir in sour cream, vinegar, pepper, sugar and chives.
• 7 adjust seasonings to taste.
• 8 refrigerate until ready to serve.
• 9 if you skip the pressing of the cucumbers, the salad will still be delicious, but you'll have much more liquid in the bowl. simply strain the salad with a slotted spoon when serving.

Grilled Steaks With Mustard And Chives

Total Time: 19 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 9 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 boneless beef sirloin steaks or 4 rib eye steaks, 3/4-inch thick
• 1 tablespoon garlic pepper seasoning
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons fresh chives, snipped

Recipe

• 1 sprinkle both sides of steaks with 1/2 of the garlic pepper seasoning.
• 2 grill uncovered, directly over medium coals until desired doneness.
• 3 in a small bowl combine sour cream, mustard, chives and remaining garlic pepper.
• 4 mix well.
• 5 spoon over hot steaks.

Dum Aloo Chutneywale - Get Ready For An Addiction!

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 kg potato, peeled,washed and trimmed into cylindrical shapes (large sized)
• ghee or oil, to deep fry
• 150 g panir, grated (cottage cheese)
• 4 green chilies, chopped
• 5 g ginger, peeled and finely chopped
• 10 cashews, chopped
• 20 sultanas, chopped
• salt
• 150 g fresh coriander leaves, cleaned,washed and chopped
• 30 g raw mangoes, peeled and roughly chopped
• 75 g mint leaves, cleaned,washed and chopped
• 100 g ghee
• 300 g onions, peeled and roughly diced
• 40 g ginger-garlic paste
• 5 g cumin seeds
• 5 g red chili powder
• 300 g yoghurt, beaten
• 400 ml water, plus
• 1/2 cup water, divided
• 50 g cashew nuts paste
• 10 g garam masala powder
• salt

Recipe

• 1 peel, wash and trim the potatoes into cylindrical (barrel) shapes.
• 2 heat oil in a wok.
• 3 deep fry the potatoes over medium heat till three-fourth cooked and golden in colour.
• 4 remove from heat.
• 5 cool.
• 6 scoop out the centre till the bottom, leaving 1/4 inch from the sides.
• 7 for the filling, grate the paneer in a plate.
• 8 transfer to a bowl.
• 9 add the chopped green chillies, finely chopped ginger, chopped cashews and sultanas.
• 10 add salt to taste.
• 11 mix well.
• 12 stuff this mixture into scooped out potatoes.
• 13 for the chutney, clean and wash the corriander and mint leaves.
• 14 peel and roughly chop the mangoes.
• 15 puree in a blender to prepare a fine paste.
• 16 keep aside.
• 17 for the gravy, boil the roughly diced onions in half a cup of water till soft.
• 18 then, puree the onions in a blender to obtain a smooth paste.
• 19 heat ghee in a skillet.
• 20 add the boiled onion paste.
• 21 stir-fry for a minute over medium flame.
• 22 add the ginger-garlic paste and stir-fry until the ghee leaves the masala.
• 23 add cumin seeds, the chutney paste (prepared above) and red chilli powder.
• 24 stir for a minute.
• 25 add yoghurt and 400 ml water.
• 26 bring to a boil.
• 27 lower flame and cook till the ghee leaves the masala.
• 28 add the stuffed potatoes.
• 29 simmer until cooked.
• 30 add cashewnut paste and garam masala powder.
• 31 cook for another 5 minutes on high flame.
• 32 check the seasoning, adjust if necessary as per your taste and serve immediately with hot rotis (indian flatbreads).

Greek Chicken

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons all purpose greek seasoning (or oregano and basil mixed)
• 1 large tomato (diced)
• 1 small red onion (cut into thin slices)
• 1 red peppers (sliced in thin strips) or 1 green pepper (sliced in thin strips)
• 1/2 cup greek olive
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• 2 grease a glass baking dish
• 3 place chicken in a single layer in the dish.
• 4 sprinkle chicken with garlic and seasoning.
• 5 layer tomato, onion and pepper in that order on top of the chicken.
• 6 i like to sprinkle some salt over this, but thats up to you.
• 7 scatter the olives and feta cheese over the vegetables.
• 8 cover and bake for 30 minutes.
• 9 uncover and bake for another 10 or until the chicken is cooked through and cheese is browned slightly.
• 10 one thing i'd like to mention: because vegetables are layered on top of the chicken it is important to move them off of one of the pieces of chicken to check if the chicken is cooking in the middle.

Ginger Garlic Bbq Steaks

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 (6 -8 ounce) marinating steaks (flank, sirloin tip, inside or outside round)
• 2 tablespoons mustard powder
• 1/2 cup garlic, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup fresh oregano, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh thyme, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, sliced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
• 1 lemon, zest of
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

• 1 sprinkle both sides of the steaks with the mustard powder.
• 2 in a shallow, non metallic bowl large enough to hold the steaks in a single layer mix all the remaining ingredients.
• 3 place the steaks in the marinade spooning half the mixture on top of the steaks.
• 4 refrigerate covered for at least 4 hours or overnight.
• 5 preheat bbq to medium-high heat, oil the grill, remove steaks from the marinade cook approx 4 minutes each side for medium rare.
• 6 remove from grill, cover loosely with foil, place in a warm place and allow the steaks to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
• 7 * these steaks may also be pan fried or cooked on a george foreman type grill timing is approx the same.

Hash Pinwheels With Spunky Cheese Sauce

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups bisquick baking mix
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1 (15 ounce) can corned beef or 1 (15 ounce) can roast beef hash
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
• 2 tablespoons bisquick baking mix
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 450*.
• 2 stir baking mix, water and shortening to a soft dough. gently smooth dough into a ball on floured, cloth-covered board. knead 5 times.
• 3 roll dough into a rectangle, 12x9". spread hash over dough to within 1/2 inch of edge; sprinkle with pepper. roll up, beginning at narrow side; cut into nine 1-inch slices.
• 4 place slices cut side down in greased square pan, 9x9x2 inches.
• 5 bake 30 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown. serve hot cheese sauce over biscuits.
• 6 spunky cheese sauce.
• 7 melt butter over low heat in saucepan. blend in baking mix and seasonings. cook over low heat, stirring until mixture is smooth and bubbly. remove from heat and stir in milk. heat to boiling, stirring constantly. boil and stir 1 minute. stir in cheese. heat over low heat, stirring constantly until cheese is melted. about 1 1/2 cups.

Greek Chicken And Vegetables In Foil

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/4 lbs chicken breasts, cut into strips (4)
• 2 cups green beans, fresh or frozen
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with onion and garlic
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (4 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese

Recipe

• 1 combine chicken, greens beans, tomatoes, and seasonings in a large bowl.
• 2 tear off 4 12x18 sheets of heavy duty aluminum foil.
• 3 (or use those nifty hot-bags!) center one fourth of chicken mixture on each sheet.
• 4 bring up sides of foil and double fold.
• 5 double fold ends to form a packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside packet.
• 6 oven: bake in a preheated 450 degree oven for 20-25 minutes on a cookie sheet in oven.
• 7 grill 10-14 minutes over medium high heat in covered grill.
• 8 sprinkle with feta cheese before serving.

Greek Bread

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons all purpose greek seasoning
• 1 loaf french bread
• 1 (4 ounce) package , tomato-basil or 1 (4 ounce) package plain feta cheese
• 1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
• 1/2 cup drained chopped pepperoncini pepper

Recipe

• 1 combine first three ingredients, stirring until smooth.
• 2 slice bread loaf in half lengthwise.
• 3 spread cream cheese mixture on cut sides of bread.
• 4 sprinkle feta cheese, olives, and peppers over cream cheese mixture.
• 5 place bread on an ungreased baking sheet.
• 6 bake at 375 for 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Holiday Herb Crescent Trees

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 2 (8 ounce) cans pillsbury refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried italian seasoning
• 1/2 cup chives, and onion potato topper
• 30 slices cherry tomatoes (8-10 medium)
• 1/2 medium yellow pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 375°f.
• 2 unroll cans of the dough and separate into 4 long rectangles; firmly press perforations. sprinkle each rectangle with 1 tablespoons cheese aned 1/4 teaspoons italian seasoning.
• 3 starting with one short side, roll up each rectangle, forming 4 rolls. with serrated knife, cut each roll into 8 slices.
• 4 to form a tree, on ungreased cookie sheet, place 1 slice, cut side down, for top of tree. arrange 2 slices just below, sides touching. continue arranging rows of 3, 4 and 5 slices. use remaining slice for trunk.
• 5 bake first tree 12-25 minutes or until golden brown. cool 5 minutes; cool on wire rack. repeat for second tree on another cookie sheet.
• 6 place trees on serving platters. spoon potato topper in to resealable bag. cut 1/4-inch hole in bottom corner of bag. pipe over trees.
• 7 place tomato slice on each pinwheel except top and bottom ones. with 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inch star-shaped cutter, cut 2 stars from yellow bell pepper,; place 1 on top of each tree. chop remaining bell pepper; sprinkle over trees. sprinkle with parsley. serve immediately, or refrigerate until serving time.
• 8 makes 2 trees (16 servings each).

Fast And Easy Meatball Calzones

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 20 frozen italian style turkey meatballs
• 2 pre-made pullsbury prepared pizza crust
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese
• 26 ounces spaghetti sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning

Recipe

• 1 bake or fry meatballs according to package instructions, then cut in half.
• 2 roll out pizza crusts on floured surface, press out to stretch.
• 3 sprinkle one cup of cheese down the center of each pizza crust.
• 4 spoon spaghetti sauce over cheese, just enough to cover.
• 5 place 1/2 of the meatballs on top of the sauce on each pizza crust.
• 6 sprinkle each with italian seasoning.
• 7 fold dough over filling, pressing edges firmly to seal.
• 8 place seam side down on greased baking sheets.
• 9 bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown.
• 10 let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
• 11 heat the leftover spaghetti sauce to serve with calzones.

Fast And Easy Broiled Shrimp (gluten Free)

Total Time: 22 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 7 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 lb raw medium tail on shrimp
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• old bay seasoning
• 1 slice gluten free bread
• 1/4 cup catsup
• horseradish

Recipe

• 1 rinse shrimp in colander, drain well and pat dry.
• 2 set oven to broil.
• 3 microwave butter in a small bowl for 20 seconds or until just melted. add olive oil, worcestershire and 1 tsp lemon juice.
• 4 use a garlic press to crush garlic and stir into mixture.
• 5 pour into a 1 quart zip lock baggie.
• 6 add shrimp, close bag, toss to coat and let stand for several minutes.
• 7 if serving with cocktail sauce: in a separate bowl mix catsup, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp worcestershire and horseradish to taste. set aside.
• 8 tear bread into pieces and put in mini chopper. add a dash of old bay seasoning and pulse until bread crumbs are fine.
• 9 place shrimp in a single layer on a foil lined cookie sheet.
• 10 broil seven inches from heat for 3 minutes.
• 11 flip shrimp over and sprinkle on bread crumbs.
• 12 broil for 3-4 minutes, until shrimp is pink and crumbs are golden brown.

Greek Chicken And Veg

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (approx. 1 lb)
• 2 cups cut green beans, fresh
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 2 garlic cloves, diced
• 1/2 medium onion, cut in chunks
• 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 preheat grill to medium high or oven to 425 degrees.
• 2 prepare 4 sheets of aluminum foil (12"x18").
• 3 cut chicken into strips and then combine it with the rest of the ingredients except for the feta.
• 4 center 1/4 of the mixture on each sheet of foil. fold the ends of the foil to form a packet.
• 5 grill for 10-14 minutes in a covered grill or bake for 20 to 25 minutes on a cookie sheet in the oven.
• 6 check seasoning and correct if more required.
• 7 sprinkle with cheese before serving.
• 8 each packet is one serving.
• 9 enjoy!

Grilled Spicy-rubbed Steaks With Horseradish Sauce

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 steaks (we like tenderloins)
• 2 tablespoons tabasco sauce
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon thyme
• 1 tablespoon basil
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon drained horseradish
• 1 tablespoon chopped chives
• 1/2 teaspoon tabasco sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Recipe

• 1 rub each steak with tabasco then with the seasoning mixture and refrigerate for 24 hours.
• 2 mix the ingredients for the horseradish sauce.
• 3 grill steaks and serve with sauce.

Hash Browns Ham Quiche

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 cups frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
• 1 cup shredded monterey jack pepper cheese
• 1 cup shredded swiss cheese
• 1 cup diced ham
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• seasoning salt
• pepper

Recipe

• 1 get out the excess moisture by pressing the hash browns between paper towels.
• 2 grease a 9-inch pie plate.
• 3 press hash browns onto the bottom and up the sides of the pie plate.
• 4 drizzle hash browns with melted butter.
• 5 bake, uncovered, at 425 degrees, for 20-25 minutes or til the edges are browned.
• 6 mix together the cheeses and ham; pour onto crust and spread evenly.
• 7 in a bowl, mix together the eggs, cream, seasoned salt, and pepper; pour over ham/cheese.
• 8 in a 350 degree oven, bake, uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until knife comes out clean.
• 9 let stand 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

Fast And Easy Chicken Chili

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb chicken, cut in bite-sized pieces
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 cup chopped onion (or 1 t. dried onion)
• 1 (26 ounce) can spaghetti sauce
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet chili seasoning mix (we like the mild)
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can light red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can great northern beans, drained and rinsed

Recipe

• 1 in large pot, cook chicken with garlic and onion. (to make this recipe very fast, i have cooked, cut-up chicken stored in zip-lock bags in the freezer that i can pull out, defrost for a minute, and throw in the pot. makes things so easy!)
• 2 add the remaining ingredients and stir well.
• 3 bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
• 4 serve with sour cream and shredded cheese.

Grilled Shrimp With Sangrita

Total Time: 2 hrs Preparation Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/3 cup kosher wine
• 1/3 cup light brown sugar
• 1 quart cold water
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons dry wine
• 2 cuos tomato juice
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice or 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon brine from jar green olives
• hot sauce
• sea salt, to tatse
• fresh ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 seafood brine:.
• 2 combine all ingredients in a large, non-reactive bowl, stirring until salt and sugar dissolve.
• 3 add shrimp to seafood brine, cover, and refrigerate for up to 1 hour.
• 4 combine olive oil, garlic, parsley, red pepper flakes, and wine.
• 5 remove shrimp from brine, and rinse thoroughly.
• 6 marinade:.
• 7 toss shrimp with the marinade to coat, cover, and refrigerate 1 hour.
• 8 grill shrimp over medium-hot coals 3 to 5 minutes per side or until done.
• 9 sangrita:.
• 10 stir ingredients together at least 1 hour.
• 11 taste before serving, adjust seasonings, if necessary.
• 12 ladle a shallow (such as ponzu dishes) pool of sangrita into soup bowls or pasta bowls.
• 13 top with shrimp and avocados.
• 14 e n j o y!

Fast Fiesta Dip

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 16 ounces sour cream
• 16 ounces chunky salsa, drained
• 1 1/4 ounces taco seasoning mix
• tortilla chips

Recipe

• 1 in medium bowl, combine sour cream, salsa, and taco seasoning mix.
• 2 mix well.
• 3 serve with tortilla chips.

Greek Chicken Marinade From Rachael Ray

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon mccormick's montreal brand steak seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander

Recipe

• 1 mix ingredients together. use as a marinade for chicken, then grill or bake as you wish.

Grilled Skirt Steak In Lettuce Leaves / Soy - Ginger Dipping Sau

Total Time: 1 hr 22 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 2 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• bamboo skewer
• 3 lbs skirt steaks, cleaned and trimmed of fat
• 1 cup soy sauce
• 4 limes, juice of
• 1 (6 ounce) can pineapple juice
• 1 small sliced onion
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh peeled gingerroot
• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 1 bunch scallion
• 3 heads butter lettuce
• 4 sprigs thai basil, plus additional
• thai basil, for garnish
• 4 sprigs fresh cilantro, plus additional
• fresh cilantro, for garnish

Recipe

• 1 begin by soaking the skewers in water for 20 minutes to prevent them from igniting when placed on the grill.
• 2 with a boning knife, trim any visible fat on the skirt steak. then, cutting on a bias, slice against the grain in 3-inch strips and set aside in a plastic storage container.
• 3 for the marinade, combine in a large bowl 3/4 cup of the soy sauce, the juice of 2 limes, the pineapple juice, and the sliced onion. mix well, season with salt and pepper, and pour over the beef. allow this to marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour. remove the beef from the marinade, and skewer with the bamboo.
• 4 for the dipping sauce, in a small bowl combine the remaining 1/4 cup soy sauce, the ginger, garlic, sugar, juice of the remaining 2 limes, the vinegar, and scallions. check the seasoning, and transfer to a small serving bowl.
• 5 light the grill or preheat the oven to 375°f.
• 6 to serve, grill or bake the skewers on a hot grill for about 1 minute on each side, and allow to cool. on a large platter, lay out the butter lettuce leaves, then on each leaf, place a few basil and cilantro leaves.
• 7 rest the skewers of beef on the leaves. have each guest grab a leaf, remove the skewer, and enjoy with the dipping sauce.

Greek Chicken My Way

Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 3 hrs Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 -3 large chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 10 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 -3 teaspoons all purpose greek seasoning
• 6 -8 sun-dried tomatoes
• 12 -20 kalamata olives
• 1/4-1/2 cup feta cheese

Recipe

• 1 toss chicken cubes in 4 tbsp olive oil, sprinkle with greek seasoning and let marinate at least two hours. i usually marinate overnight or use my food saver to help the process along!
• 2 cut dried tomatoes into thin (not quite julienne) strips, soak in another 4 tbsp olive oil at least two hours, again can be left overnight. half kalamata olives and set on paper towel to drain.
• 3 once everything is marinated and soaked, you are ready to cook --.
• 4 heat remaining 2 tbsp olive oil in large skillet. add chicken and cook until chicken is almost done, about 10 minutes.
• 5 add sun dried tomatoes, cook an additional 3-5 minutes.
• 6 add kalamata olives, stir until heated through.
• 7 last, add feta cheese, cover pan until cheese just begins to melt.
• 8 serve either with or over pasta of your choice (we usually serve with penne pasta, but that's our favorite shape!).
• 9 note: if you are unable to find greek seasoning in your local store, the recipe for greek seasoning blend http://www.food.com/recipe/greek-seasoning-blend-59207 works well too!

Greek Chicken (or Not) Pasta

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2/3 cup olive oil
• 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 4 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 2 tablespoons chopped basil
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 4 teaspoons all purpose greek seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 3 chicken breasts, cooked and diced
• 12 -16 ounces bow tie pasta, cooked
• 1 (3 ounce) package grape tomatoes
• 1 (12 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced black olives
• 1/3 cup sliced green onion
• 1 (8 ounce) package feta cheese, crumbled

Recipe

• 1 mix first 8 ingredients together and set aside.
• 2 boil or pan fry chicken breasts, then dice into bite size pieces.
• 3 cook pasta according to package directions.
• 4 toss together all other ingredients with cooked pasta, chicken ( if using), and mixed sauce.
• 5 enjoy!

Fast Company Biscuits

Total Time: 22 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (16 ounce) package refrigerated biscuits
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 teaspoon dried onion flakes or 1/2 teaspoon minced onion (i use a lot more)
• 1/2 teaspoon dill or 1/2 teaspoon rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning (i use all of them)

Recipe

• 1 separate biscuits and cut each into four pieces.
• 2 melt butter in a round pie plate or ring mold.
• 3 stir in the onion and herbs.
• 4 roll biscuit pieces in the mixture.
• 5 arrange pieces touching in the pan.
• 6 bake for 12 minutes at 425 degrees f.

Grilled Skirt Steak With Horseradish Sauce

Total Time: 13 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 small bunch fresh rosemary
• sea salt & freshly ground black pepper
• olive oil
• skirt steak (one steak weighing 1 1/2 - 2 lbs)
• 1 large garlic clove
• 2 tablespoons creme fraiche or 2 tablespoons sour cream
• 1 tablespoon grated horseradish (fresh or store bought)
• sea salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1 lemon
• extra virgin olive oil

Recipe

• 1 put a grill pan on a high heat and let it get screaming hot.
• 2 pick the rosemary leaves off the woody stalks and finely chop. mix with a good pinch of salt and pepper and scatter over your clean board.
• 3 drizzle olive oil over both sides of the steaks and roll them in the rosemary and seasoning.
• 4 put the creme fraiche (or sour cream) and horseradish into a small bowl with a pinch of salt and pepper.
• 5 halve your lemon and add a squeeze of juice to the bowl.
• 6 add a splash of extra virgin olive oil and mix well.
• 7 taste and add a little more horseradish if you think it needs to taste more fiery.
• 8 lay the steak in your hot pan and press down gently.
• 9 wait a minute, then turn over.
• 10 cut the tip off the garlic clove and discard. rub the hot, charred side of the meat with the garlic.
• 11 flip the steak again after another minute, repeat the garlic rub, and press down again.
• 12 for medium-rare meat, cook for around 4 to 5 minutes on each side. for well-done meat, cook for a few minutes more.
• 13 remove the steaks from the grill to a plate to rest for a few minutes. drizzle with a little olive oil to keep them from drying out.
• 14 place your steaks on plates and spoon a good dollop of the horseradish sauce on top or next to them.
• 15 drizzle some of the lovely resting juices on top, and a little extra virgin olive oil.
• 16 alternatively you can slice the steaks in half at an angle and serve them on a bed of something light and fresh, like your favorite pick and mix salad, with the horseradish sauce.

Fast Fiesta Pasta

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1/2 lb ground beef
• 1 teaspoon ranch dressing mix
• 1 teaspoon chipotle taco seasoning mix
• 1/4 cup cheddar cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 lb velveeta mexican cheese
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 tomatoes, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni

Recipe

• 1 mix the first 6 ingredients together.
• 2 in a pot, make pasta according to pkg directions.
• 3 while pasta is cooking, in a seperat pan, brown and crumble the meat mixture, then drain leaving 1 tbs of grease, and also taking out the meat and putting into a bowl until needed later.
• 4 in the leftover grease, saute the bell peppers and onion for 5 minutes.
• 5 then add in the tomatoes, meat, and velveeta, and stir until melted.
• 6 drain pasta, and mix the sauce and the pasta together -- serve and enjoy!

French Soupe Au Pistou

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs green beans, in 1 inch pieces
• 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
• 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
• 3 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
• 2 1/2 quarts chicken stock or 2 1/2 quarts vegetable stock
• 2 cups cooked large beans (if using cans,with liquid. if using dry beans use 1 cup dry beans, reserve 2 cups cooking liquid) or 2 cups chickpeas (if using cans,with liquid. if using dry beans use 1 cup dry beans, reserve 2 cups cooking liquid)
• 1/2 cup vermicelli or 1/2 cup other thin noodles, broken into small pieces
• 1 cup fresh basil leaf, firmly packed
• 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh garlic

Recipe

• 1 in a heavy pot (about 8-quart size), combine green beans, onions, potatoes, tomatoes and stock.
• 2 bring to a boil, then simmer until beans and potatoes are crisp tender.
• 3 add the cooked beans with their cooking water (or liquid from cans) and vermicelli, and simmer until the vermicelli is just tender.
• 4 combine the basil, cheese, oil and garlic in a blender or processor, and puree.
• 5 stir this paste into the soup, bit by bit.
• 6 adjust seasoning if necessary.
• 7 after the sauce has been added, the soup may be warmed, but not boiled.
• 8 serve with hot or toasted slices of french bread.
• 9 to freeze: prepare soup up to the point of adding pesto. cool. place in a rigid freezer container. seal. place pesto in a freezer bag. seal. attach to the top of the freezer container with tape. label and freeze.
• 10 to serve: thaw in fridge. reheat soup on stovetop until boiling. turn down heat and add pesto to taste. enjoy.
• 11 for vegetarian use vegetable broth and a vegetarian parmesan cheese.

Grilled Spice Rubbed Lamb Tenderloin

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 (1 lb) lamb tenderloin

Recipe

• 1 heat one side of gas grill only to medium hot.
• 2 combine all seasonings and stir.
• 3 spread spice rub evenly over tenderloins.
• 4 place lamb loins on the cool side of the grill.
• 5 cover and cook for 30 minutes or until meat reaches an internal temperature of 155°.

Fruit And Cheese Mini-snacks

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded (at room temperature)
• 2 ounces light cream cheese
• 4 drops red pepper sauce
• 1 1/2 cups dried fruit (your choice such as apple, pineapple, apricots, etc)
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Recipe

• 1 chop/dice dried fruit to small uniform pieces.
• 2 beat together cheddar cheese, cream cheese and red-pepper seasoning in small bowl until blended, about 1 minute.
• 3 stir in dried fruits with wooden spoon.
• 4 using 1 level measuring tablespoon, form mixture into balls, rolling between palms of your hands.
• 5 roll balls in chopped parsley.
• 6 serve with crackers, veggies, anything you'd like or just pop them into your mouth one by one!
• 7 the snacks can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks in an air-tight container.