Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Crunchy Appleslaw

1 lb granny smith apples
2 chopped green onions
2 chopped celery stalks
2 grated carrots
1 c miracle whip dressing
1-2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 c chopped pecans

Slice apples into thin sticks.
Mix with green onions and celery and carrots.
Mix together miracle whip, ginger and pecans.
Toss with apple mixture.

Monday, September 29, 2008

Apple Spinach Salad

2 c baby spinach
1 med apple, thinly sliced
2 tbsp chopped celery
2 tbsp chopped pecans
2 tbsp Poppyseed salad dressing

Toss all ingredients together in a large bowl.
Add dressing and toss.

Friday, September 26, 2008

Thai Pork with Savoy Cabbage

1 pork tenderloin
1/3 c katalina salad dressing
5 c finely shredded savoy cabbage
1/2 c thinly sliced red onion
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp sesame seed, toasted
2 tbsp chopped cilantro

Place meat in a shallow dish, brush with 2 tbsp of catalina dressing.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Remove meat and discard marinade.
Grill meat on BBQ for 30 minutes untill cooked through.
Cool and cut into strips.
Set aside.
Mix remaining dressing, brown sugar and soy sauce in a microwaveable bowl.
MIcrowave on high for 20 secs.
Toss wth the cabbage and red onion.
Transfer to a serving platter, top with meat and sprinkle with sesame seed and cilantro.

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Quebecois Pork Tenderloin

1/2 c brown sugar bbq sauce
juice and grated peel from 1 orange
1 pork tenderloin

Combine bbq sauce, orange zest and juice.
Pour 1/3 of mixture over prok tenderloin.
Place on BBQ over indirect heat.
Grill covered for 30 minutes, turning once during grilling.
Move pork to a direct heat source for an additional 5 minutes. Brush with 1/3 of the suace mixture.
Re,ove prok from grill, cover with foil and let stand.
Brush with reaming sauce before slicing.

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Pork Medallions Alfredo

1 pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2 inch slices
1/2 c herb and garlic cream cheese
1/3 c chicken broth
1/4 balsamic vinaigrette dressing
1/4 c grated parmesan cheese
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped

Add meat to a non stick skillet. Cook for 2 minutes on each side.
Add cream cheese, broth, dressing, parmesan cheese and juice.
Stir until cream cheese is melted and mixture is well blended.
Cook for 3 minutes untill sauce is thickened and meat is cooked through.
Sprinkle with basil.

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Aloha Pork Chop Skillet

2 tsp oil
4 bone in pork chops
1 medium red pepper, cut into chunks
1 medium yellow pepper, cut into chunks
1 can pineapple chunks in juice, undrained
1/2 c chicken broth
1/4 c catalina salad dressing
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 1/2 c instant whire rice, uncooked

Heat oil in a large nonstick sillet. Add chops and cook for 5 minutes on each side.
Add peppers, pineapple, broth, dressing and garlic powder, mix well and bring to a boil.
Stir in rice and cover.
Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 5 minutes or until chops are cooked through.

Monday, September 22, 2008

Saucy Pork Medallions

1 large pork tenderloin
2 tsp oil
2 c frozen peas
1 can turkey gravy
1/4 c classic herb salad dressing
1 pkg stuffing mix, prepared as directed on package

Cut pork crosswise into 3/4 inch-thick slices.
Heat oil in a large nonstock skillett.
Brown prok for 5 mins, turning once.
Stir in peas, gravy and dressing and bring to a boil.
Spoon prepared stuffing around edge of skillett and cover.
Simmer for 10 minutes until pork is cooked through.

Friday, September 19, 2008

Cabbage Rolls

12 cabbage leaves
1 cup cooked white rice
1 egg, beaten
1/4 c milk
1/4 c minced onion
1 lb lean ground beef
1 1/4 tsp salt
1 1/4 tsp ground pepper
1 can tomato sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp worcestershire sauce

Bring a large pot of water to boil.
Boil cabbage leaves for 2 min.
In a large bowl combine 1 cup cooked rice, egg, milk,onion, beef, salt and pepper.
Mix together.
Place 1/4 c of meat mixture in center of each cabbage leaf and roll up, tucking in the ends.
Place rolls in a scrock pot.
In a small bowl, combine tomato sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice and worcestershire sauce.
Pour over cabbage rolls.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Corny Ham and Potato Scallop

5 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 1/2 c cubed cooked ham
1 can whole kernal corn, drained
1/4 c chopped green pepper
2 tsp minced onion
1 can condensed cheddar cheese soup
1/2 c milk
3 tbsp all purpose flour

In a crock pot, combine ptatoes, ham, green pepper and onion.
In a small bowl, stir together soup, milk and flour.
Pour soup mixture over ham and vegetables.
Stir gently to coat.
Cover and cook onlow for 8 hours.

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
2 tbsp butter
2 cans condensed cream of chicken soup
1 onion, finely diced
2 pkg refrigerate biscuit dough

Place chicken, butter, soup and onion in a crock pot.
Fill with enough water to cover.
Cover and cook on los for 7 hours.
30 minutes before serving, tear up biscuits and place in crock pot.
Cook until the dough in no longer raw in the center.

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Simple Crock Pot Meatloaf

1 lb ground sausage
1 lb ground beef
1 c ketchup
1 envelope onion soup mix
1/2 c dry bread crumbs
2 eggs

In a large bowl, combine sausage, beef, 1/2 c ketchup, soup mix, bread crumbs and eggs.
When well combined, form into a loaf to fit into your crock pot.
Place in crock pot.
Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
Spread remaining ketchup on top of meatloaf and cook for an additional 30 mins.

Monday, September 15, 2008

Crock Pot Cranberry Pork

1 can cranberry sauce
1/3 c french salad dressing
1 onion, sliced
1 boneless pork loin roast

In a medium bowl, combine cranberry sauce, salad dressing and onion.
Place prok in crock pot and cover with sauce.
Cook on low for 8 houirs or high for 4 hours.

Friday, September 12, 2008

Frozen Pizza

1 frozen pizza

Cook as directed on the pkg

Thursday, September 11, 2008

Chicken Alfrado Pesto Pasta

2 tsp oil
1 lb chicken, cut into bite sized pieces
2 c milk
1/2 tub cream cheese
2 c red pepper strips
1/4 c parmesane cheese
2 tbsp pesto
300g Angel hair Pasta

Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet.
Add chicken, cook until cooked through.
Stir in milk and cream cheese.
Add peppers, parmesan cheese and pesto. Stir until well blended.
Add cooked pasta and mix lightly.

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Polynesian-Glazed Meatballs

1 tsp oil
2 c chopped red pepper
1 c chopped onions
1/4 c bbq sauce
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp garlic powder
1 can pineapple chunks, drained and liquid reserved
1/2 pkg frozen meatballs
1 1/2 c instant rice, cooked as per pkg

Heta oil in a large skillet.
Add peppers and onions, cook until tender.
Stir in bbq sauce, ginger, garlic powder and pineapple liquid.
Add meatballs.
Cook for 10 minutes.
Add pineapple, mix well.
Serve over rice.

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Cheesy Meatball Subs

1 1/2 c pasta sauce
1/2 c bbq sauce
1/2 c water
1/2 pkg frozen meatballs
4 sandwich buns
3/4 c mozzarella cheese, shredded

Combine pasta sauce, bbq sauce, water and meatballs in a large skillett.
Bring to a boil on medium high heat.
Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 8 minutes.
Sppon onto buns and sprinkle with cheese.

Monday, September 8, 2008

Crispy Baked Pesto Chicken

4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 pouch shake and bake coating mix
2 tbsp pesto
1/4 c mozzarella cheese, shredded

Preheat oven to 400.
Coat chicken evenly with coating mix.
Place in an 8 inch baking dish.
Bake for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Top chicken evenly with pesto and sprinkle woth cheese.
Bake for an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted.

1 bag, 5 Dinners Shopping List

1 box frozen meatballs
2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 pkg shake and bake coating mix
1 jar pesto
1 pkg angel hair pasta
1 can pineapple chunks
1 bottle bbq sauce
2 large red peppers
1 tub cream cheese
1 canister parmesan cheese
1 jar pasta sauce
4 sandwich buns
1 block mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 box insatnt rice
1 frozen pizza

Friday, September 5, 2008

Pinwheel BItes

1 slice whole wheat bread
1 tbsp miracle whip
3 slices turkey breast
1 cheese slice

Flatten bread with rolling pin.
Spread iwth dressing.
Top with turkey and cheese.
Roll up tighly.
Cut crosswise into 4 pinwheels.

Thursday, September 4, 2008

Sassy Bagel Sandwich

1 plain bagel
1 tbsp Italien Dressing
1 tbsp miracle whip dressing
1 lettuce leaf
1 chicken breast, sliced
1 cheese slice

Spread both side of the bel with both dressings.
Fill with lettuce, chicken and cheese.

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Presto Pasta Salad

1 c cooked pasta
1/4 c shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 c each: cherry tomatoes, shredded carrot, corn and green beans
2 tbsp ranch dressing

Place all ingredients excpet dressing into a medium ziploc bag.
Pour dressing into a seperate small resealable ziploc bag.
To serve....
Tear one corner of the plastic bag with the dressing; squeeze onto pasta mixture.
Shake lightly to mix ingredients.

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Apple Waffle-Wich

2 frozen waffles, toasted and cooled
1 cheese slice
2 slices ham
1/2 small apple, sliced
2 tbsp maple syrup

Top 1 waffle with cheese, ham and apple.
Cover with second waffle.
Wrap in plastic wrap.
Pour syrup into small container for dipping.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.