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California Ranch Burgers
By ccavaletti
Spray grill with nonstick non-flammable cooking spray
- 2 lbs ground chuck
- 1 (1 oz) pkg ranch dressing mix
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 6 slices Colby Jack cheese
- 6 kaiser rolls, halved
- 6 Tbsp ranch salad dressing
- 1-1/2 c alfalfa sprouts
- 1/2 c french fried onions
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted, peeled, and sliced
- 6 leaves green leaf lettuce
Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta
By ccavaletti
For the Chicken: In a shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs, thyme, salt and pepper; set aside
- Creamy Cheesy Pasta:
- 1 c panko
- 3/4 tsp minced fresh thyme
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- Creamy Cheesy Pasta
- Garnish: fresh thyme
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 c chopped deli ham
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 c half-and-half
- 1/2 c shredded Gruyere cheese
- 3 c hot cooked fettuccini pasta
Red and White Chili
By ccavaletti
PLACE all ingredients in the lined-slow cooker; stir gently to mix
- 6 cups cubed cooked chicken or turkey shopping list
- 2 cans (15.5 oz.) navy beans, drained
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 large red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chipped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon each salt and cayenne pepper
Chicken Divan Casserole
By ccavaletti
Preheat oven to 350º. Spray an 11x7-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray
- 1/4 c butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces (about 1-1/2 lbs)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 6 c broccoli florets, steamed until crisp-tender and drained well
- 1 (10-3/4 oz) can cream of celery soup
- 1 (10-3/4 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 c shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 c sour cream
- 1 c prepared stuffing mix
- 2 Tbsp butter, melted
Walnut-Crusted Chicken with Spinach Stuffing
By ccavaletti
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
- 10 ounces baby spinach (about 12 cups)
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- 8 ounces chopped walnuts (about 2 cups)
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, pounded 1/4 inch thick
Shrimp Gambino
By ccavaletti
Heat oven to 400. Heat water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside
- 12 oz dried spaghetti, fettuccini or linguini
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 6 cloves minced garlic
- 1-1/2 lbs raw shrimp
- 2 - 14-1/2 cans petite diced tomatoes, drained
- 4 oz crumbled feta cheese
Baked Mozzarella Sticks
By ccavaletti
Position rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 350º
- 1 (12 oz) pkg reduced-fat mozzarella string cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 8 Tbsp panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 c prepared marinara sauce, warmed (optional)
Crockpot Ranch Pork Chops
By ccavaletti
In a crockpot, layer pork chops, add the cream of chicken soup, then sprinkle dry Ranch dressing over all
- 1 Package boneless pork chops
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 packet dry Ranch dressing mix
Oatmeal with 'Nanas and PB
By ccavaletti
Prepare the oatmeal in a bowl according to package instructions
- 2 single-serving packets of plain instant oatmeal
- 2 Tbsp creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 banana, chopped
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 2 Tbsp honey
Dripping Roast Beef Sandwiches with Melted Provolone
By ccavaletti
Heat oven to 400º Heat soup and Worcestershire sauce in a saucepan over medium-high heat to a boil
- 1 can (10-1/2 oz) Campbell's condensed French Onion soup
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 3/4 lb thinly sliced deli roast beef
- 4 hoagie rolls
- 4 slices deli provolone cheese, cut in half
- 1/4 c drained mild or pickled banana pepper rings