Easy Chicken Spaghetti

1 pkg chicken breast
1 can cream of mushroom soup
8 oz. Velveeta Cheese
1 can Mild Rotel
8 oz Spaghetti

Boil your chicken, and shred.

Use broth from chicken to boil your pasta. Drain.

In the mean time, add Velveeta (cubed), cream of mushroom and rotel together over medium heat until melted.
*If you DO NOT like the consistency of tomato's, but still want the flavor of Rotel, use a food processor to puree them and add to the mixture. This is what I did to still give the dish a little spice. And the hubby didnt even know there was tomatos in it...suuweeettt

After that add all ingredients into a baking dish and back for 20 minutes on 375!

Blueberry Brownies

Gross? I think not.

When I had too many blueberries left over from my sons brief interest in them, I decided to puree them and add them to a basic chewy brownie mix.

My husband did not want anything to do with them but, he finally tried one.

They were amazing, and the next morning the "gross brownies" he claimed them to be were missing.

Turns out they were so gross he brought them to work to eat :)



PS. Only use Pampered Chef Stoneware! Booooo to Prrex and glass bakeware!!!

Egg in a Basket

1 piece of *wheat bread

enough butter to lightly spread on both sides of bread

1 egg

salt and pepper to taste

Spread butter on both sides of bread.

Use something to cut a shape out of the center of bread. Use medium heat on stove and place bread on pan, then egg in the middle. Cook enough so that you can flip without egg running too much, then cook both sides of the shape you cut out of the bread.

Serve with fruit. Yummm, egg in a basket!

Easy Pasta Fajoli Soup!

In a hurry, and new something fast to feed a few?

Try this Easy Pasta Fajoli Soup by my mama...

1 lb ground beef cooked
3 cans Minestroni soup (Cambells)
1 can Rotel (Or Tomato Soup)
1 can Black Beans

Add ingredients together, heat and YOUR DONE!

asian style turkey burgers

asian style turkey burgers

1 lb ground turkey
2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tspn chopped onion

1 tsp finely chopped green

1 tspn low sodium soy sauce

2 tspn peeled grated ginger root

4 whole grain hamburger buns

Combine turkey, garlic, onion, green pepper, soy sauce, ginger and salt and pepper to take in a large bowl. FDivide turkey mixture into 4 portions and shape into patties.

Grill 6 to 8 minutes per side or until done (365 degrees). Serve on buns.

Serves 4

Recipes of the Day: 30 Minute Almond Chicken & Cheest Rice & Corn Cassarole

30 Minute Almond Chicken

What You Need!

8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 3/4 lb.)
1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1 cup chicken broth
2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed, halved
1 cup instant white rice, uncooked 1/4 cup
PLANTERS Sliced Almonds


Make It!
COOK chicken in dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 4 min. on each side or until evenly browned.

ADD broth; bring to boil. Cover; simmer 5 min. Add beans; cook 5 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF). Remove chicken; cover to keep warm.

STIR rice and nuts into beans. Remove from heat; cover. Let stand 5 min.; fluff rice. Serve with chicken.

Kraft Kitchens Tips
Easy CleanupSince everything is made in 1 skillet, cleanup is a snap!

Cheesy Rice and Corn Cassarole

What You Need!
1/2 cup (1/2 of 8-oz. tub) PHILADELPHIA Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread
1 egg
2 cups cooked instant white rice
1 can (15-1/4 oz.) corn with red and green bell peppers, drained
1 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese, divided
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

Make It!
HEAT oven to 375°F.

MIX cream cheese spread and egg in large bowl until well blended. Stir in rice, corn, 3/4 cup shredded cheese and cilantro.

POUR into greased 1-1/2-qt. casserole; top with remaining shredded cheese.

BAKE 20 to 25 min. or until is casserole is heated through and cheese is melted.

Cabbage Rolls

Ive got to try these when I get back home! Something different, which im always looking for. Ill let you know how they come out.






Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients:
12 leaves cabbage
1 cup cooked white rice
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup minced onion
1 pound extra-lean ground beef
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 1/4 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Directions
1.Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Boil cabbage leaves 2 minutes; drain.

2.In large bowl, combine 1 cup cooked rice, egg, milk, onion, ground beef, salt, and pepper. Place about 1/4 cup of meat mixture in center of each cabbage leaf, and roll up, tucking in ends. Place rolls in slow cooker.

3.In a small bowl, mix together tomato sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over cabbage rolls.

4.Cover, and cook on Low 8 to 9 hours.

Top 10 Skinny Recipe of 2010

1. Pumpkin Pudding: Decadent, creamy pudding for less than 150 calories--and it helps you lose weight! Just combine a 6-ounce container of nonfat vanilla yogurt with ½ cup canned 100% pure pumpkin puree and a dash of cinnamon. The pumpkin bulks up the yogurt--already a protein-rich, nutrient-packed food--and adds a hefty dose of fiber. This winning combo of protein and fiber expands in your stomach, keeping you full long after you finish, so you're not looking for more munchies an hour later.

2. Vegetable Soup: Studies have shown that just by starting a meal with a fiber-rich bowl of broth-based veggie soup, you can reduce your total calorie intake by 20 percent. That's because this "veggie first course" helps to fill you up, so you wind up eating less at the main meal.

3. Cucumber Tomato Salad: Thanks to their high percentage of water (95%!), cucumbers are low-calorie, high volume, and top-notch for weight loss! Slice up one whole cucumber plus a medium tomato, then toss with light vinaigrette or unlimited vinegar (balsamic or red wine is delish) plus 1 teaspoon olive oil. The entire salad has only 125 calories!

4. Ginger Green Tea: Nursing a warm mug of tea is a calorie-free way to de-stress after a long day without falling prey to emotional eating. As an added bonus, research suggests that regularly drinking green tea may give you a slight calorie-burning advantage. Steep your tea with a thin slice of ginger root for an extra punch of flavor.

5. Fiery Chicken Salad: Adding a few dashes of fiery hot sauce to your food slows down your eating big time so you're less likely to eat past the point of fullness. For a simple lunch, whip up a chicken salad with diced chicken breast, 1 tablespoon reduced-fat mayo, hot sauce to taste, and any diced veggies on hand. Serve over a bed of lettuce (and have a glass of water handy!).

6. Shrimp Cocktail: At around 8 calories a piece, shrimp are a fabulous source of lean protein, which helps rev your metabolism and keeps you feeling full for hours. Next time you dine out, start your meal with a shrimp cocktail appetizer. When you're eating at home, dunk your shrimp in this could-not-be-easier cocktail sauce recipe: simply combine 1 tablespoon ketchup with 1 teaspoon bottled horseradish.

Skillet Spaghetti Pizza

Skillet Spaghetti Pizza

Ingredients:
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 pound uncooked thin spaghetti, broken into 2-inch lengths
1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1-1/2 cups water
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
1-1/3 cups French's® French Fried Onions

Im not a fan of spaghetti but the fact that this is 2 items your getting dirty (something to break up meat, and a skillet) to cook the entire meal... is awesome, and the crunch of the onions is yum!

**For this recipe I only used 1 jar of Rago Traditional, and it made it less tomato'y.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 23 minutes
1. Cook sausage and garlic in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until browned, stirring frequently; drain.
2. Stir in uncooked spaghetti, spaghetti sauce and water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer 15 minutes or until spaghetti is cooked, stirring occasionally.
3. Top spaghetti mixture with cheese, bell pepper and French Fried Onions; remove from heat. Cover and let stand 3 minutes until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

Tip You may substitute link sausage; remove from casing before cooking.

Variation Substitute other pizza toppings such as mushrooms, eggplant, olives or pepperoni for green bell pepper.

Oreo Balls Reindeer Droppings

I made these Christmas Eve dipped in GREEN microwavable melting chocolates (from Hobby Lobby in EVERY color possible, always on sale after each holiday) and topped with RED sprinkles.
You can do PINK and WHITE chocolate with cute sprinkles for your sweet Valentine instead of a box of lame chocolates! Smart eh?




Oreo Balls Recipe Ingredients
•8 ounces softened cream cheese or whipped cream cheese
•18 ounces package of Oreo cookies, crushed
•2 cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
•1 tablespoon shortening
OR SUB the last 2 ingredients with a brick of almond bark or microwavable chocolate for dipping.

Oreo Balls Recipe Instructions
Mix cream cheese with electric mixer until fluffy. Add the crushed Oreos and beat on high until well mixed. Chill for at least 2 hours in the freezer. Then roll Oreo cookie mix into one inch Oreo Balls.

Next, melt the chocolate chips and shortening with a double boiler or in the microwave.

Dip the Oreo balls completely into the melted chocolate using tongs or a toothpick.

Put on wax paper. After the Oreo balls harden, keep them in the refrigerator.

Makes about 3 or 4 dozen Oreo Balls, depending on the size

The Oreo Balls Recipe Is Great Because...
If you haven't tried Oreo balls, you're missing out. Oreo balls are a decadent, rich, delicious dessert . Most people make Oreo balls as a special treat for the holidays, especially Christmas. The Oreo balls recipe is sometimes referred to as the unappetizing title 'Reindeer Droppings' around Christmas time. You can also make them at Easter, because they resemble Easter eggs!

If made correctly, the Oreo balls recipe will result in a slightly crunchy outer coating of either chocolate or white chocolate. The center is a gooey, delicious delight made up of crushed Oreo cookies and cream cheese.

There are several reasons why I like to make Oreo balls. First, of course, Oreo balls are sinfully delicious.

Second, they are rich enough that most people will eat only a few. So Oreo balls make great treats for parties or get togethers because they go a long way.

Third, the Oreo balls recipe is pretty inexpensive to make. Since this recipe makes about 3 or 4 dozen, it is a bargain.

The Oreo balls recipe consists of four simple ingredients. Most of us have at least some of the ingredients sitting in our kitchens already.

This is a no-bake dessert recipe! I love these types of recipes, especially during the holidays. It frees up precious space in my ovens. Even though I have two, I never seem to have enough room.

This is a make ahead dessert recipe! The Oreo balls recipe can be made ahead in a couple of ways. First, leave the Oreo cookies mixture in the refrigerator or freezer until you are ready to dip them in chocolate. Or go ahead and make them and then put them back in the refrigerator or freezer to eat whenever you like. The Oreo balls will keep in the freezer for about 3 or 4 months. Be sure to store Oreo balls chilled in an airtight container or sealed plastic bag.

The last reason that I keep the Oreo balls recipe in my recipe file is because Oreo balls are easy to make. And the Oreo balls recipe is very versatile. It can also be adapted to contain less fat and calories. See below for variations on this easy recipe.

Monkey Bread

Monkey Bread from http://www.allrecipes.com/

Ingredients
1 (3.5 ounce) package cook and serve butterscotch pudding mix
***OR LEAVE OUT THE PUDDING MIX AND USE MORE SUGAR --ABOUT 1.5 CUPS. ***
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
3 (10 ounce) cans refrigerated biscuits
Directions

1.In a plastic bowl with tight-fitting lid, combine pudding mix, sugar, cinnamon and pecans if desired. Pour the butter into a shallow bowl. Cut the biscuits into quarters. Dip several pieces into the butter, then place in bowl; cover and shake. Remove to a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Continue until all the biscuit pieces are coated. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes. Cool in pan for 30 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.

New Feature

I finally figured out how to link the recipes to what type of food they are on the side bar. Hope its helpful. I still have many recipes to label, but working as fast as I can.

Philly Beef Stuffed Sandwich

The purpose of this blog is to share recipes with others so that they are easily found when in need!
*And so i dont have to write it everytime someone ask ;)

Here is one I am trying today!

And my picture of the ring. Too bad I didnt have any leaf like random garnish to through in the picture. Oh well ...

Minus the green peppers due to my husbands long list of *I DONT LIKES*

Should still be good. You could even spice it up and add pepperoni's sausage some canadian bacon and such vs the roast beef!

Philly Beef Stuffed Sandwich
Posted by FootsieBear

1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, divided
2 packages ( 10 ounces each ) refrigerated Pizza Crust
8 ounces of thinly sliced deli roast beef
8 ounces of thinly sliced American Cheese
1 egg white
1 Tablespoon water

Preheat oven to 400° F.

Chop bell pepper and onion, set aside.

Put oil into skillet and heat, add pressed garlic, bell pepper and onion and 1/2 of the oregano leaves. Cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove pan from heat, unroll 1 pizza crust onto lightly floured surface, with the dough and pizza roller, roll out crusts to a 12 X 9 rectangle; cover with half of the cheese, beef and vegetable mixture to within 1/2 inch of edges of dough.

Starting at longest side of rectangle, roll up dough, jelly roll fashion. Press seam together to seal. Repeat with remaining crust and filling ingredients. Place rolls seam down on the 15" round baking stone. Join ends of rolls together to form one large ring. Press ends together to seal. In small bowl, combine egg white and water, brush onto dough using a pastry brush. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 tsp. oregano on top of ring.

Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until Golden Brown. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.