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Layers of Lasagna
By leejaywv
For sauce, in a large saucepan cook ground beef, onion, carrot, and garlic over medium-high heat until meat is brow...
- 12 ounces lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot (1 medium)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 15-ounce can Italian-style tomato sauce
- 1 6-ounce can tomato paste
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 1 beaten egg
- 1 15-ounce carton light ricotta cheese or low-fat cottage cheese, drained
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese (1 ounce)
Honey Rosemary Chicken with Yukon Gold Potatoes
By leejaywv
Rinse chicken and pat dry
- 12 skinless bone-in chicken thighs (about 5 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound baby Yukon Gold potatoes
- 2 medium onions, cut into thin wedges
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh rosemary, plus sprigs for garnish
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Chicken with Creamy Mushrooms
By leejaywv
In a 12-inch skillet cook mushrooms, uncovered, in 1 tablespoon of hot butter over medium-high heat about 5 minutes...
- 1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms, such as button or shiitake
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 6 Italian-marinated skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 2 lb.)
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 1-1/2 cups whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons capers, drained
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Steamed fresh vegetables (optional)
Chicken Pad Thai
By leejaywv
Place noodles in a large bowl
- 8 ounces rice noodles (Vietnamese bahn pho or Thai sen-mee)
- 1/4 cup salted peanuts, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 4-1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Asian chile sauce with garlic
- 3 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast or turkey, cut into bite-sized strips
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 cup fresh bean sprouts
- 1/3 cup sliced green onion
- 2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
Pepperoni Pizza Bread
By leejaywv
Preheat oven to 400. Brush cookie sheet with olive oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tube Pillsbury Pizza Crust
- 1/2 lb sliced pepperoni
- 8 oz grated mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp onion flakes
- 1/4 c grated parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
Chicken Braised with Wine and Tomatoes
By leejaywv
Remove skin from chicken. In a large skillet heat oil
- 2 pounds chicken thighs (8 small or 4 large)
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 2/3 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons snipped fresh rosemary or 3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups chopped Roma tomatoes (6 medium)
- 1 medium yellow sweet pepper, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
- 1 medium green sweet pepper, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
- 1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 2 cups hot cooked noodles or rice
Slow cooker spaghetti sauce
By leejaywv
Cook meat, onions and garlic over medium heat for 10 minutes
- 2 lbs ground sausage or ground beef
- 2 medium onions chopped
- 6 garlic clovers
- 2 14 1/2 oz cans diced tomatoes, undrained
- 29 oz can tomato sauce
- 12 oz can tomato paste
- 2 T dried basil
- 1 tb dried orgeno
- 1 T sugar
- 1 t salt
- 1/2 t crushed red pepper flakes
Chicken with Marsala Sauce
By leejaywv
Place flour in a shallow dish
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1-1/4 pounds total)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium carrots, cut into thin bite-size strips
- 1 small yellow sweet pepper, cut into thin bite-size strips
- 1 small red sweet pepper, cut into thin bite-size strips
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2/3 cup dry Marsala wine
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
- Fresh thyme sprigs (optional)
Kielbasa Stew
By leejaywv
In a 4- to 5-quart slow cooker combine cabbage, potato, and carrots
- 4 cups coarsely chopped cabbage
- 3 cups peeled, cubed potato
- 1-1/2 cups sliced carrots
- 1 pound cooked kielbasa, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 14-ounce cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
Rosemary Garlic Chicken
By leejaywv
Coat an unheated large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1-1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves or thighs
- 1 9-ounce package frozen artichoke hearts
- 12 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
- 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- Lemon wedges (optional)