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Not-Your-Mother's Tuna Pot Pie
By gmbeckett
Heat oven to 375°F. Cook pasta as directed on package, using minimum cook time; drain
- 1 cup uncooked ditalini (short tubes) pasta
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup Progresso® chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
- 2/3 cup milk
- 2 cups frozen crinkle-cut carrots, thawed, well drained
- 1 can (12 oz) solid white tuna in water, drained, flaked
- 1 can (7 oz) Green Giant® Niblets® whole kernel corn, drained
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 slices white bread
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
Crispy, Chewy Oatmeal Cookies
By gmbeckett
Combine dry ingredients; set aside
- 1 c. butter, room temperature
- 1 c. brown sugar
- 1 c. white sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 1 1/2 c. flour
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 3 c. quick-cooking rolled oats
Cheese & Bacon Potato Wedges
By gmbeckett
Heat oven according to package directions
- 1 pkg frozen potato wedges (675g)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced green onion
- sour cream
Slow Cooker Quinoa Chicken Chili
By gmbeckett
Delicious chicken chili with the added protein of nutty Quinoa
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 14 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 2 (16 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 1/2-3 cups chicken stock
- 15 ounces corn, drained
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped, I use a 4 ounce can chopped green chilies
- 1 teaspoon dried minced onion, I use more
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin, I use 1/2 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon chili powder, can use Taco seasoning
Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Asparagus
By gmbeckett
In small bowl, whisk together butter, mustard, garlic and wine
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup of white wine
- 1 1/2 cups of breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp grated parmesan
- 5 boneless skinless chicken breasts,pounded to 1/4 inch thickness
- 24 asparagus spears, blanched
Sumptuous Salmon Salad
By gmbeckett
Combine the asparagus, potatoes, corn and tomatoes in a large mixing bowl
- Dressing:
- 1 lb asparagus, cooked and diced
- 1 lb potatoes, cooked and diced
- 2 cups fresh or frozen corn niblets
- 2 tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 4 cups chopped ruby-tipped lettuce
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil or parsley
- 6 green onions, diced
- 2 cans salmon, well drained and broken into chunks
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Beer-basted Chicken with Aged Cheddar
By gmbeckett
Cut chicken breasts in half to make them less thick
- 4 chicken breasts, split in half lengthwise (butterflied)
- 1/2 cup light beer
- 1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary or 1 tsp dried rosemary
- salt and pepper
- 4 oz aged cheddar, thinly sliced
Strawberry Cream Cheese Popsicles
By gmbeckett
Using a food processor, chop up the strawberries
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, washed and hulled
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup honey, maple syrup or sugar
Spaghetti with Lobster & Tomatoes
By gmbeckett
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling bowl
- 2 live lobsters (about a pound each)
- 1 pound ripe tomatoes
- 8 ounces imported spaghetti
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
- fresh ground black pepper
- 1 heating tbsp capers
- 1 branch basil (5 or 6 leaves), coarsely chopped
- 2 tbsp sweet butter
- salt
Loaded Cauliflower
By gmbeckett
Preheat oven to 425° In a large pot boil water and cook Cauliflower for 8 - 10 minutes, drain and let cool
- 1 large head of Cauliflower cut into bite size pieces (approx 6 cups)
- 6-8 strips of bacon cooked and crumbled (Cooked in oven at 400° for 20 mins)
- 6 Tbs chopped Chives
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream
- 2 cups Colby Jack Cheese ( may use cheddar)
- 8 oz container sliced mushrooms