Found this in a recent Simple & Delicious magazine. It is the first thing I've cooked in a long time that Alton would actually taste (this is the kid who will only eat mac n cheese, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, or nothing-if the alternative is eating what I prepared- for dinner). Then, believe it or not, he actually liked it! It's a miracle! So, this recipe's a keeper. Oh yeah, it was really easy to make, too. And very tasty.
10 oz. uncooked egg noodles
1-1/2 pounds ground beef (or turkey)
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 jar (14 oz) pizza sauce
1 can (4 oz) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 cup (4 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup (4 oz) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 package (3-1/2 oz) sliced pepperoni
*Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, onion, and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
*Add pizza sauce and mushrooms. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Drain noodles.
*In a greased 9 x 13 baking dish, layer half of the noodles, beef mixture, cheeses and pepperoni. Repeat layers. Cover and bake @ 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.
**Variations: There are people in my house who don't like mushrooms or peppers, so I left those out. =( I used a mixture of ground beef, ground turkey, and some canadian bacon (because I happened to have some in my fridge). I also used turkey pepperoni and whole wheat egg noodles (with no yolks) to make it a little more healthful. It was so good!
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Poor Man's Turtles
Man, these are so yummy (and addicting, so just make a few at a time if they are just for you). The recipes says to put them in the oven, but I've actually popped a few in the microwave for about 40 seconds and it has the same effect. I have also made some without the pecans (since Barry doesn't care for them) and they are still delicious.
mini pretzel twists (or the square ones)
Rolo candies
pecan halves
*Preheat oven to 350 degrees
*Scatter pretzels on a cookie sheet, in a single layer. Top each with one Rolo candy. Put in preheated oven just until chocolate begins to melt (about 3 minutes). Remove from oven and top each with a pecan half, pressing down slightly. Enjoy!
**One W.W. point each
mini pretzel twists (or the square ones)
Rolo candies
pecan halves
*Preheat oven to 350 degrees
*Scatter pretzels on a cookie sheet, in a single layer. Top each with one Rolo candy. Put in preheated oven just until chocolate begins to melt (about 3 minutes). Remove from oven and top each with a pecan half, pressing down slightly. Enjoy!
**One W.W. point each
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Sausage Cheese Balls
2 lbs. sausage
1-1/2 cups baking/biscuit mix
4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
*Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix all ingredients and form into 1-inch balls. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
**Makes about 6 dozen. Freeze leftovers.
1-1/2 cups baking/biscuit mix
4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
*Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix all ingredients and form into 1-inch balls. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
**Makes about 6 dozen. Freeze leftovers.
Microwave Peanut Brittle
From Nana
1 cup raw peanuts
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/8 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp butter
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
*In a 2 quart glass mixing bowl, mix peanuts, sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Cook on high (in microwave) for 3-1/2 minutes. Stir well, then cook another 3-1/2 minutes. Add butter and stir well. Return to microwave for 2 minutes.
*Quickly remove from microwave and stir in baking soda and vanilla; mix well. Pour onto a greased cookie sheet (or pizza pan). Spread out evenly and let cool/harden. Break into pieces with knife.
**Variation: if making pecan brittle, only cook for 5 minutes (instead of 7) before adding butter.
1 cup raw peanuts
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/8 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp butter
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
*In a 2 quart glass mixing bowl, mix peanuts, sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Cook on high (in microwave) for 3-1/2 minutes. Stir well, then cook another 3-1/2 minutes. Add butter and stir well. Return to microwave for 2 minutes.
*Quickly remove from microwave and stir in baking soda and vanilla; mix well. Pour onto a greased cookie sheet (or pizza pan). Spread out evenly and let cool/harden. Break into pieces with knife.
**Variation: if making pecan brittle, only cook for 5 minutes (instead of 7) before adding butter.
Hidden Pear Salad
Almost any time we have a family gathering these days, it's almost guaranteed that this "salad" will be there. It's so light and refreshing and good.
1 can (16 oz) pears, liquid drained and reserved
1 pkg (3 oz) lime flavored gelatin
1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/4 tsp. lemon juice
1 tub (8 oz) cool whip
*In saucepan, bring pear liquid to a boil. Stir in gelatin and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool until syrupy. Meanwhile, puree pears in a blender. Beat cream cheese and lemon juice until fluffy and smooth. Add pears and mix well. Add cool whip and cooled gelatin. Chill.
**Variation: It is equally delicious when made with lighter (and/or sugar-free) ingredients.
1 can (16 oz) pears, liquid drained and reserved
1 pkg (3 oz) lime flavored gelatin
1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/4 tsp. lemon juice
1 tub (8 oz) cool whip
*In saucepan, bring pear liquid to a boil. Stir in gelatin and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool until syrupy. Meanwhile, puree pears in a blender. Beat cream cheese and lemon juice until fluffy and smooth. Add pears and mix well. Add cool whip and cooled gelatin. Chill.
**Variation: It is equally delicious when made with lighter (and/or sugar-free) ingredients.
Trail Mix Bars
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1/2 cup peanut butter
4 cups mini marshmallows
6 cups Honey Toasted Crunch Cereal, crushed
3/4 cup raisins, optional
*Place butter and peanut butter in large microwaveable bowl. Microwave for 1 minute; stir. Add marshmallows; toss to coat. Microwave an additional 1-1/2 minutes or until marshmallows are puffed; stir until well blended. Add cereal and mix well. Press cereal mixture firmly into a 9 x 13 pan. Let stand for 1 hour or until firm. Cut into bars.
1/2 cup peanut butter
4 cups mini marshmallows
6 cups Honey Toasted Crunch Cereal, crushed
3/4 cup raisins, optional
*Place butter and peanut butter in large microwaveable bowl. Microwave for 1 minute; stir. Add marshmallows; toss to coat. Microwave an additional 1-1/2 minutes or until marshmallows are puffed; stir until well blended. Add cereal and mix well. Press cereal mixture firmly into a 9 x 13 pan. Let stand for 1 hour or until firm. Cut into bars.
Apple Crunch
From Nana
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 cup sugar
4 Tbsp. flour
4 cups peeled, sliced apples
*Mix together above ingredients and pour into an 8 inch baking dish.
1 cube margarine
3/4 cup flour
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 cup rolled oats
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
*Mix above ingredients together and spread over top of apple mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 cup sugar
4 Tbsp. flour
4 cups peeled, sliced apples
*Mix together above ingredients and pour into an 8 inch baking dish.
1 cube margarine
3/4 cup flour
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 cup rolled oats
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
*Mix above ingredients together and spread over top of apple mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
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