~Ingredients~
5 cloves garlic (chopped)
3/4 cup lemon juice
1 tbs. salt
1/2 tbs. pepper
1 tbs. oregano
1/4 to 1/2 cup oil
8 to 10 pieces chicken

~Directions~
Combine first 6 ingredients for marinade. Marinate chicken overnight (or all day).
Cook chicken on grill, basting with marinade.
Or you can broil or bake in oven, as you would normally do chicken.
Bake at 400*F for about 30 to 40 minutes. Baste as desired.
Enjoy and remember to kiss the cook often!
Love Jeanne =^..^=

Sugar Cream Pie (Amish Cooking)

Posted by Skylight
1 c. white sugar
1/2 c flour
1 c brown sugar
1 c. whipping cream
1/2 t. vanilla
Mix together and pour into unbaked pie crust,
sprinkle some cinnamon on top and bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes,
then at 375 degrees for 45 minutes.
Delicious!!

Posted by Lady Sunny

2 Cups Macaroni 2 sm. cans mandarin oranges
1/2-Cup sugar (not needed if fruit is sweet)
4-tbs. flour 4 eggs
Cook macaroni, drain well and cool.
Drain oranges and save juice.
Cook sugar, juice, flour and beaten eggs as you would to mayonnaise thickness.
Add cooled macaroni and let set overnight.
Add 1 large container whipped topping and the fruit.
Let set for about an hour.

CHICKEN CHEESE BALL

INGREDIENTS:
1 (5 oz) can chunk chicken, drained
1 (0.4 oz) Ranch-Style salad dressing mix
2 (8 oz) pkgs. cream cheese, softened
1 c. pecans, chopped & toasted
DIRECTIONS:
Combine chicken, salad dressing mix & cream cheese in a mixing bowl,
beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended.
Shape into a bowl & roll in pecans. Cover & chill.

Broccoli & Rice Casserole

I bring this casserole to cookouts, showers
anyplace where you might be asked to bring a dish.
I use an aluminium lasagne disposable pan. Mix, everything and cook in this ONE pan.
This is sooooo easy and everyone loves it.

4 Pks. frozen chopped broccoli (thawed)
1 8oz. Box minute rice
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
1 can of milk
1 chopped onion
1 medium bar of velvetta cheese (16oz) cubed
1 stick of melted butter or margarine
Mix all ingredients together well in pan.
Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and bake at 350 degrees for one hour.
That's It!! Good Luck and Bon Appetite!
Posted by MaiTai

CABBAGE AND POTATO BAKE

Posted by Starr
1 cabbage, about 2 to 2 1/2 pounds
2 large Idaho potatoes, about 2 1/2 pounds
12 ounces lean bacon, cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 cups yellow onions, peeled and sliced lengthways
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups home-made chicken stock, or canned, low-sodium chicken broth
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Rinse the cabbage under cold running water and remove the tough outer leaves.
Cut the cabbage into quarters and remove the hard core.
Cut the cabbage quarters into halves and place, rounded side down, in a roasting pan.
Cut the potatoes in half crosswise and peel.
Cut the peeled potato halves into quarters, and arrange in the roasting pan,
alternating with the cabbage pieces.
Fry the bacon in a heavy medium skillet for 7 minutes.
Add the sliced onions, salt, and black pepper to the pan
and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
Evenly distribute the bacon mixture and pan drippings over the vegetables,
then pour the chicken stock on top.
Tightly cover the pan with aluminium foil
and bake for 1 1/2 hours.
Remove the pan from the oven
and allow to sit, covered,
for 15 minutes before serving.
Serve the vegetables with the bacon and broth spooned over them.
Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 2 hours

Porcupine Meatballs

1 LB Ground beef
1/4 C uncooked long grain rice
1 slightly beaten egg
1 Tablespoon snipped parsley
2 Tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 10 3/4-ounce can tomato soup
1/2 Cup water
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Combine meat. Rice, egg, parsley, onion, salt, pepper,
and 1/4 Cup Condensed tomato soup.
Mix thoroughly; shape into about 20 small balls and place in skillet.
Mix remaining soup, water, and Worcestershire sauce;
pour over meatballs.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat;
cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes, stirring often.
Makes 4-5 servings
Jeanne

French Soup
(so named because my Meme used to make it for us)

Ingredients
1 48 fl oz can of Tomato Juice
1 pouch Lipton Chicken Noodle soup mix
Italian Seasoning
Garlic Powder
Onion Powder
Cayenne Pepper
Water
1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1. Combine in large pot the tomato juice, spices to taste
and the seasoning (not the noodles yet) from the soup mix.
Add some water to thin the juice.
2. Simmer for about an hour, adding water if it gets too thick.
3. Cook the macaroni until slightly hard, drain and add to the soup mixture.
4. Add the noodles from the soup mix.
5. Simmer until the soup mix noodles are cooked, and serve.
This recipe has proven very popular with my teenager and his friends.
They come to our house for it about once a week.
It is very inexpensive, and chock full of vitamin C.
Kelly

Crunchy Cheese Filled Chicken

4 skinned chicken breast halves
3 oz. reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese
1-Tablespoon Dijon mustard
1-cup crunched corn flakes cereal
1-teaspoon salt free spicy pepper seasoning
1teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2-cup non-fat buttermilk
Cut a deep 2-inch long slit in side of meaty portion of each breast.
Slice cheese into 4 portions, brush with mustard.
Place 1 piece of cheese into each slit; secure with wooden toothpicks.
Combine cereal, seasoning and parsley.
Dip chicken into buttermilk, then roll in cereal mixture.
Place chicken in a baking dish, which has been sprayed with non-stick spray.
Bake at 375 degrees for one hour or until done.
Per Serving:
Calories 317 Fat 6 Sat. Fat 2.8 Protein 35.8 Sodium 654 Fibre 0.3 Carbs 27.7 WW points 7
Posted by Bev

Cheesy Shells with Tomatoes and Corn

Prep Time: 10 min.
Ready In: 22 min.
Serves: 4 to 6
Ingredients:
1 pkg. (12 oz.) Velveta Shells & Cheese Dinner
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen corn
3/4 cup chopped tomato
2 Tbs. chopped green onion
Preparation:
PREPARE Dinner as directed on package,
adding corn during last 3 minutes of Shell Macaroni cooking time.
STIR in remaining ingredients; heat thoroughly.
Garnish with green onion curls.

AND FOR DESSERT:

Chocolate Crispy Bars

Chocolate Chip Cheese Bars
(this is easy & quick and so decadent)

1 tube refrigerated choco. Chip cookie dough (divided)
or 2 cups home-made dough
1 brick 8oz cream cheese
1 egg
1/2 c. sugar
Cut the cookie dough in half
and mash one part into the bottom of an 8x8 square pan
sprayed w/non stick coating.
Beat the cream cheese, sugar & egg together and pour over the top.
Crumble remaining cookie dough over that.
Bake at *350 for 25-30 min
or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean.
Note: You can sprinkle nuts over the cream cheese mixture.
This is so good, took it to a family get together
and everyone just went crazy over it.
From Quick Cooking (I love their cookbooks and magazine)
Posted by Lori

This recipe came from my grandmother. I believe it's actually called

but I've always just called it

I chose this one mainly because I'm at work
and it's one I know off the top of my head. ::grin::
Turkey dogs work best with this recipe in my opinion,
but I've never tried anything else.
(I'm just partial to turkey hot dogs. Not a big beef person in general.)
The instructions probably aren't exactly what my recipe card says,
but it's basically what you do with it all.
Now, this will probably look disgusting before it goes into the oven
(at least, that's what my husband says),
but it's really good. (He says that too. ::wink::)
If you have any questions, let me know! :)
2 cups elbow macaroni
6 hot dogs
1 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 can of cream of celery soup
1 8 oz. container sour cream
1/2 tsp. dill weed
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook elbow macaroni and drain.
Cut hot dogs into pieces (1/2 inch or smaller).
Combine all ingredients and mix well.
Spray 1-quart casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Put casserole into dish and bake in oven for 30 minutes.
Posted by Melissa/RwnMayfair

1- 2 pound bag tater tots
1- 8 oz cup sour cream
2- cans cream of mushroom soup
Shredded Cheese- as much as you can stand
any flavours you prefer-
I use 4 cups of Monterey jack and cheddar mixed
(have also had it with Velveta and mozzarella, not as good in my opinion)
Crumble thawed tater tots in large baking dish
(I use the disposable lasagne type ones)
then add remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly.
Bake at 350 until golden brown and bubbly...
begin checking after around 30 minutes or so.
I love this stuff
and it's my "take to everything you have to cook for" dish.
Very fattening, but wonderful
~Angie

Margarita Chicken with Cranberry Salsa

4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons crushed pequin chilli, divided
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, diced
4 tablespoons tequila
2 tablespoons Triple Sec
4 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon coarse (kosher) salt
1 tablespoon butter
2 or 3 green onions, chopped
sprigs of cilantro
lime slices
2-3 whole, dried pequin chilli peppers, marinated in olive oil
Mix the flour, one-teaspoon crushed pequin chilli
and the oregano together in a shallow dish.
Dredge the chicken breasts in the mixture.
Heat the oil in a large frying pan, stir in the garlic
and sauté the chicken breasts until done (approx. 10 to 15 minutes).
While the chicken is cooking mix together
the tequila, Triple Sec, lime juice and salt.
When the chicken is done, remove to a warm plate or platter and keep warm.
Pour the tequila mixture into the pan and stir to deglaze the pan.
Add the rest of the pequin chilli and cook
over medium-high heat until the mixture is reduced and slightly thickened.
Stir in the butter, cook for about a minute longer
and pour over the chicken breasts.
Sprinkle with the chopped green onion,
garnish with the cilantro sprigs, lime slices, and the whole pequin chillies and serve.
Posted by Sheri

Chicken Paprika

serves 4
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 16 oz. package spaghetti
1 16 oz. sour cream
1 small onion
Paprika (you can use regular
but we like to use the real Hungarian paprika which is extra hot)
Cooking oil
Water
Salt and Pepper to taste
Chop onion. We don't like a lot
so we usually use 1/2 to 3/4 of an onion depending on how big it is.
Wash chicken and pat dry.
Start boiling water for noodles.
Heat about 4-5 tbs. oil in an electric skillet to 375 degrees (medium high heat).
If you don't have an electric skillet use a large skillet with tight fitting lid).
Add onions and cook, stirring regularly, until clear.
Add paprika. With the Hungarian paprika you will need about 3-4 tbs.
With regular store-bought paprika you will need 4-5 tbs.
Add to onion mixture and stir until mixed.
Add chicken and cook, covered, 20-25 minutes.
Make sure paprika sauce does not dry up.
Add water as needed to make sure
there is enough sauce on the bottom of the pan,
but make sure it is not watery.
Turn chicken and cook another 20-25 minutes.
At this point (when you turn the chicken)
your water should be boiling for the spaghetti.
Cook according to package directions.
When noodles are done, drain well.
When chicken is done, remove from pan
and keep warm in microwave or oven.
Add sour cream to paprika mixture in pan.
Mix well (the sauce will be orange).
Add noodles and mix well. The sauce should NOT be watery.
Add salt and pepper to taste (we like LOTS of salt).
Serve with the chicken and a green salad.

Posted by Kristine (Steeny)

Wet Burritos
(yummy yummy)

Filling:
2lbs ground beef fry with chopped onion,
add 1 pkg. taco seasoning,
1 c water,
1 lg. can refried beans.
Simmer 15 min.
Sauce:
1 c enchilada sauce
1 c (8oz) tomato sauce
1 1/2 c water
1 pkg. brown gravy mix
mix & simmer
Take 8 super size flour shells, put meat mixture on them,
cheese & chopped lettuce & tomato,
roll like jelly roll, tucking in sides,
put folded sides down in greased 9x13 pan,
pour sauce over top, top with cheddar cheese,
bake at 350 degrees until cheese melts, about 15 min.
(don't be skimpy on the sauce and cheese)
Garnish with sour cream & hot sauce.
Posted by SnowFawn

We've made this one for years, the kids are teens and still love it!

1lb spaghetti (I use angel hair but any will do)
4 eggs
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1lb ground beef
12oz grated mozzarella cheese
1 can pizza sauce
Cook the spaghetti until almost done, drain and rinse.
In a bowl mix the eggs, Parmesan cheese, and spaghetti well.
Put this spaghetti mixture in a lasagne dish that's well greased.
Raise the sides to make the "crust".
Fry 1lb of hamburger and drain, add pizza sauce and mix well.
Pour on the top of the "crust" in the middle.
Bake at 350 for about 1/2 hour.
Add cheese to the top and continue to bake
until the cheese is melted and starting to brown....
You know, like pizza LOL
This is great for leftovers too.
If you don't like crunchy noodle around the edge,
cover with foil during the first baking.
You can add onions to the hamburger, and spices to the sauce.
My kids like it simple but I sneak spices in the sauce.
:o)
Posted by Pooka