Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Meatloaf ala Rachelle

2 lbs. ground beef
1 envelope beefy mushroom soup mix
¾ cup saltine crackers
2 eggs
¾ cup water
1/3 cup ketchup
¼ tsp. seasoned salt
1/8 tsp. garlic salt
¼ cup chopped green pepper (optional)
¼ cup chopped onion (optional)

*Combine all ingredients except bacon. Shape in loaf pan then transfer to plastic wrap and wrap. Freeze in bag, should make two loaves. Thaw then bake at 350 for one hour when ready to eat. Serve with vegetables and mashed potatoes if desired

Chicken Divan

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and diced
2 10 oz packages chopped broccoli
1 cup mayo
2 can cream of chicken soup
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. curry powder (optional)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup dry bread crumbs
2 tbsp. melted butter

*Cook broccoli slightly less than directed on package. Drain. Mix all ingredients except cheese and bread crumbs. Freeze in disposable aluminum pan(s) and cover with foil. Freeze in smaller baggies cheese and bread crumbs. When ready to eat, thaw, sprinkle with cheese, mix bread crumbs and butter, sprinkle on top. Bake 350 for 25 minutes. Serve over rice.

Chicken Cordon Bleu

6 chicken breasts
6 slices provolone cheese
12 slices deli ham
½ cup butter or margarine, melted
2/3 cup Italian bread crumbs
½ cup parmesan cheese

*Pound chicken breasts until they are ½ inch thick. In a medium sized bowl, mix bread crumbs and parmesan cheese. Put 2 slices of ham on chicken. Roll up a slice of cheese and place in center or meat. Roll up meat and secure with a toothpick. Dip in melted butter and then in bread crumb mixture. You can wrap in plastic wrap individually then put in freezer bag. Take out as many as you want when you’re ready to eat. Thaw, unwrap and place seam size down on cookie sheet. Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.

Shredded Beef French Dip Sandwiches

1 rump roast
2 envelopes au jus mix
1 pkg. rolls (6-8 deli rolls)

*Place roast beef in slow cooker and cook on medium for 3-6 hours until easily shredded. Halfway through cooking, take out roast, cut off fat, and drain juice. Place back in slow cooker. Prepare au jus according to directions and pour over roast. Cook for remaining time until it shreds. Place cooled meat and au jus in freezer bag(s). Include bag of rolls with this meal. When ready to eat, thaw, warm and serve.

Curry Turkey/Chicken Salad

¼ c light mayo
2 T yogurt (plain or vanilla)
2 t cider vinegar
½ t curry powder
¼ t salt
Dash or two of cayenne pepper
Black pepper to taste
¼ lbs roasted turkey breast, diced (Or Substitute Chicken)
1/3 c chopped carrots
1 celery stalk, chopped
2 T craisins
2 green onions chopped

Mix dressing ingredients. Add the rest of the ingredients and serve in lettuce cups or crackers.

Monday, April 26, 2010

Chicken Paninis with Artichoke Spread

a yummy recipe that was inspired by Panera

Ok, you choose your bread and grab the Costco rotisserie chicken and whatever cheese of choice.

Dip:
1/4 cup mayo
1/4 cup sour cream
9-10 oz frozen chopped spinach (just on of those frozen rectangle wonders)
6 oz artichoke hearts (NOT marinated) drained and coarsely chopped
1 small garlic clove, pressed
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

Mix ingredients together and cook 20-25 minutes in 375 oven.

If desired, saute some red bell pepper slices and thinly sliced onions in about 1/2 TB of butter and 1/8 tsp italian seasoning.

Assemble Sandwich using dip as spread over turkey and bread, along with sauteed red bell pepper slices and thinly sliced onions. Grill in Panini maker (or pan fry!)

Thanks for the Recipe Rachelle!!

Breakfast Casserole

7 slices of bread - crusts removed
3/4 c. milk
7 eggs
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1 green onion, chopped
1 1/2 c. cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 c. evaporated milk
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 lb sausage or cut up ham

Spray 9 X 13 pan and line with bread. Blend milk with eggs, mustard, onion, and cheese. Pour over bread. Mix evaporated milk with mushroom soup and spread evenly over top. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Brown sausage and drain. Arrange on top of cheese. Refrigerate overnight. Bake at 375 for 40-45 minutes or until set.