Archive for September, 2009

Breakfast Pizza

INGREDIENTS: 1 pkg. crescent rolls 1 lb. sage sausage, browned and drained shredded hash browns 1 pkg. mozzarella cheese, shredded 1 pkg. cheddar cheese, shredded 5 – 6 eggs, beaten   DIRECTION: Press crescent rolls in bottom of a 9 x 13 pan. Sprinkle with browned and drained sausage. Layer with some of the cheddar [...]

Tater Tot Casserole

I saw on television recently that tater tots were better for you than french fries because they are baked, not fried.  So, I thought I’d include a recipe that includes a favorite of kids and since it’s so easy to make, the kids can help you with dinner! INGREDIENTS: 2 lbs. ground beef 1 family [...]

Trail Mix Sandwiches

INGREDIENTS: 1 (8-ounce) pkg. cream cheese, room temperature 1 tbsp. lemon juice 1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest 1/2 cup raisins 1 carrot, peeled and grated 1/3 cup coarsely chopped trail mix 8 slices whole wheat bread   DIRECTIONS: Place cream cheese in a bowl. Add lemon juice and zest, raisins, shredded carrot, and chopped [...]

Taco Soup

INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. hamburger 1 pkg. taco seasoning 2 can diced tomatoes 3 – 4 green onions 1 cup corn   DIRECTIONS: Brown hamburger and drain. Combine browned hamburger, taco seasoning, tomatoes, green onions, and corn in a large kettle. Simmer on low for 45 minutes.

Apple Crumb Pie

What better time of year to make this recipe than now? INGREDIENTS: 4 large tart apples 1 pie shell 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 cup sugar 3/4 cup flour 1/3 cup butter   DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Peel and slice applies, arrange in pie shell. Mix 1/2 cup sugar with 1 [...]

Cucumber Dip

Grab the cucumbers while they’re still in season and taste great for this next recipe! INGREDIENTS: 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1 T Worcestershire Sauce 14 cup Mayonnaise 3/4 cup onion, chopped 2 cups cucumber, chopped   DIRECTIONS: In medium [...]

Pretend Lasagna

INGREDIENTS: 1 pkg. frozen chopped spinach (thawed and squeezed dry) 1 cup mozzarella cheese 1 jar marinara sauce 1 pkg. frozen cheese ravioli 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese   DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pour sauce on the bottom of a square baking dish to cover it. Put a layer of ravioli on top [...]

Berry Oatmeal

INGREDIENTS: Oatmeal of your choice Raspberries 1 tbsp. brown sugar Fat-free half & half   DIRECTIONS: Make oatmeal the way you prefer (on stove or in microwave). Layer raspberries in the bottom of a bowl and add oatmeal. Sprinkle brown sugar and mix in half and half.   Use the fruit of your choice to [...]

Egg in a Nest

When I’d make this for my stepchildren when they were smaller, I called it Egg in a Hole but…same thing!  It’s a fun way to jazz up breakfast for the kids before school. INGREDIENTS: 1 slice bread (whole wheat is healthiest!) 1 teaspoon butter 1 egg salt and pepper (optional)   DIRECTIONS: Cut a hole [...]

Totem Poles

INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. ground beef 1 env. instant onion soup mix or one chopped onion 3/4 tsp. oregano 1/8 tsp. garlic salt 1/2 cup catsup 16 oz. refrigerator crescent rolls (2 pkgs.) 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese melted butter   DIRECTIONS: Brown ground beef, drain grease. Stir in onion, oregano, garlic salt, and catsup. Let [...]

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