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Italian Chicken and Rice
By McLean
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 1 (14.5 oz.) can whole tomatoes, undrained and broken up
- 1/2 lb. processed cheese spread (Velveeta), cubed
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
- 2 1/2 to 3 lbs. chicken, cut into 8 pieces
- 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Osso Buco (Slow Cooker)
By McLean
In slow cooker, lightly toss together potatoes, carrots, tomato, lemon juice, parsley, garlic powder, salt and pepp...
- 2 cans whole potatoes, drained (14.5 oz.)
- 1 can sliced carrots,drained (14.5 oz.)
- 1 large tomato, coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 4 veal shanks (3 to 4 lbs total)
- 1 envelope dry onion soup mix
- 1 1/4 cups water, divided
- 1/4 cup dry red wine
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
Lasagna, Slow Cooker
By McLean
Combine ground beef and Italian seasoning
- 1 lb. ground beef, browned and drained
- 1 t. Italian seasoning
- 8 lasagna noodles, uncooked and broken into thirds
- 28-oz. jar spaghetti sauce
- 1/3 c. water
- 4-oz. can sliced mushrooms, drained
- 15-oz. container ricotta cheese
- 8-oz. pkg. shredded mozzarella cheese
- Garnish: shredded Parmesan cheese
Chicken and Spinach Calzones
By McLean
Preheat the oven to 350 F
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
- 8 ounces part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 4 teaspoons Parmesan cheese
- 2 egg whites, divided
- 1 frozen whole-wheat bread dough loaf (16 ounces), thawed, not risen
- Chicken and spinach calzones
Margie's Pralines
By McLean
Cook first five ingredients over low heat in a heavy pan until dissolved
- 1 3 oz. package butterscotch pudding (cooking kind)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 1/2 cup pecans (whole, half or large pieces)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Minestrone Soup
By McLean
1.In a large stock pot, over medium-low heat, heat olive oil and saute garlic for 2 to 3 minutes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 onions, chopped
- 2 cups chopped celery
- 5 carrots, sliced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 4 cups tomato sauce
- 1/2 cupred wine (optional)
- 1 cup canned kidney beans, drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can green beans
- 2 cups baby spinach, rinsed
- 3 zucchinis, quartered and sliced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup seashell pasta
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese for topping
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Oven Roasted Potatoes with Bacon
By McLean
Scrub potatoes and place in a large pot
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 lb hickory smoked, thick sliced bacon
- 3 1/2 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, freshly grated coarse salt fresh ground pepper fresh parsley
Pork Chop Casserole
By McLean
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1/2 cup flour
- 6 thick pork chops, rinsed and left damp
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 3/4 cups beef broth
- 1 can condensed golden mushroom soup
- 1 (6 oz.) package long-grain and wild rice mix
- 1 cup water
Monte Cristo Sandwich
By McLean
Prep time 7 mins Cook time 5 mins Total time 12 mins Beat eggs in a shallow dish (large enough to fit a sandwich)...
- 2 eggs
- pinches of salt and pepper
- 4 slices sturdy white bread (or white bread of preference)
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/2 pound thick sliced baked ham
- 1/2 ounce, weight shredded gruyere cheese
- additional salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- optional garnish/toppings: powdered sugar, honey, preserves
Ham Loaf
By McLean
Mix first 6 ingredients and put in a loaf pan or shallow casserole
- 3 cups cooked ground ham
- 1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1 medium finely chopped onion
- 1 cup milk
- 1/3 cup chili sauce
- 1 can tomato soup
- 1/3 cup brown sugar