Apr
03

Pioneer Woman Corn and Cheese Chowder

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Pioneer Woman Corn and Cheese Chowder 4.5 from 2 reviews Print Recipe type: Soup Author: Erica Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 25 mins Total time: 35 mins Serves: 6 Scrumptious soup for a cold day! Sure to be a crowd pleaser! Ingredients 4 Tablespoons butter (1/2 stick) 1/2 sweet onion, diced 3 slices bacon, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 can corn, drained (Can also use creamed corn) 1/4 cup All-purpose flour 3 cups chicken broth (I used Swanson 100% natural, 99% fat free, no MSG, 14oz cans) 2 cups half-and-half 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1/4 cup green onion, sliced Bread Bowls (1 per person) Instructions In large pot, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook onions for a few minutes, then add in bacon and diced bell peppers. Cook until soft. Add in corn and cook another couple minutes. Sprinkle flour over mixture, and stir. Then add in broth and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Reduce heat to low, then stir in … [Read more...]

Feb
09

Lasagna Roll Ups

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I found a really easy and crowd pleasing recipe today and wanted to share it with you all. By really easy, I don’t mean “throw a box in the microwave and voila” easy. But more like “I made this on my own and it didn’t take weird ingredients or too much time” easy. The best part is that everyone loved it!   Ingredients: 1 box lasagna sheets (the real kind, not the no-bake ones) 1 cup browned lean ground turkey (or lean ground beef) 1 cup frozen chopped spinach, squeeze out excess water 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, seperated 1 pint lowfat or skim ricotta cheese 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion salt 1/2 tsp basil, oregano, parsley Your favorite spaghetti sauce, I make my own. It’s a family secret. One that I’m still working on. I don’t think it will ever be the same as my mom’s sauce. Ugh. 1 cup (approximately) mozzarella sprinkled on top. Optional: Salad fixings and breadsticks   Directions: Preheat oven to … [Read more...]

Sep
15

Roast Beef Tortilla Wrap Sandwiches

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We love tortilla wraps here…have them all the time…and I have some great tortilla wrap recipes to share with you today! The one above is called “Roast Beef Tortilla Wrap”. It’s really quick to assemble, great for lunchtime, and you can easily swap out ingredients based on your likes! Ingredients: Regular Tortillas (one per sandwich) I realize I have the Spinach Tortillas shown, it’s all I had…it didn’t go as well with the roast beef, so I suggest the plain tortillas…I’m just sayin’… 1 Pkg Roast Beef Schmear of onion and chive cream cheese (can also use garlic cream cheese) Schmear of cole slaw A couple of marinated red bell peppers Directions: Schmear cream cheese and cole slaw on each tortilla. Layer with Roast Beef and marinated red bell peppers. Roll up tortilla cut in half. Serve with fruit! Variations: (You can literally make any combo you want with tortillas, here are a few of our fav’s.) Spinach Tortilla, … [Read more...]

Jul
21

Prime Rib Roast to Perfection!

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Oh baby, do I have a wonderful recipe to share with you today! I actually got it from Paula Deen, and we all know she ROCKS! This recipe is literally fool proof! Which, incidentally is exactly what a person such as myself needs. And, it’s super easy, which is what else a person like me needs. While I dream of being a wonderfully creative chef, I’ve accepted the fact that is not my calling. So I find easy recipes that make me appear to be wonderfully creative. There. I’ve confessed. I feel much better now. Onto the recipe, are you ready for the ingredients? Don’t blink or you’ll miss it… 1 5-pound standing rib roast or prime rib (oh yeah, this is so good with prime rib!) Did you catch that? House Seasoning: (mix below ingredients and store in baggie or airtight container for up to 6 mos! Use to season anything that used to moo. Trust me. So yummy.) 1 cup salt 1/4 cup black pepper 1/4 cup garlic powder Directions: Let roast stand at room … [Read more...]

Apr
27

Homemade Calzones

One of our favorite meals are homemade Calzones! I wanted to share this easy recipe with you too since I am asked for it weekly.  I think my son would eat it every day if he could! These are so easy, you probably have the ingredients already! So go ahead, make ‘em tonight, your family will rejoice! Ingredients: 1 loaf Rhode’s Frozen Bread Dough (You can also use  homemade pizza dough, or even Pillsbury Pizza Dough!) 1 Jar of your favorite Marinara Sauce (I make my own usually, but when in a hurry we use Barilla Tomato & Basil) Mozzarella Cheese, shredded Toppings: Canadian Bacon, Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Browned Sausage, Black Olives, Green Bell Peppers, Onions, etc. Directions: Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Step 2: Follow dough thawing instructions or make your own. If you use Rhode’s Frozen dough, place frozen dough in greased bowl and cover with a towel or greased plastic wrap. Let rise 6-7 hours or until doubled. Step 3: Divide dough into equal parts … [Read more...]

Mar
31

April 2011 Monthly Meal Plan

Hi everyone, its that time again, where are the months going? I was bad about following my meal plan for last month, so I’m vowing to try to stick to it this month to get back on track! I’m also working on some new recipes as the weather will be getting nicer and it will be grilling season! YAY! So here it is, my April 2011 Meal Plan. Click below to download your preferred version of the April 2011 Monthly Meal Plan: April 2011 - PDF Version April 2011 - MS WORD Version (editable) Buon Appetito! … [Read more...]

Mar
17

Campanelle with Meat Sauce

Lasagna, mmmm, who doesn’t love lasagna? I mean except lactose intolerant people that is. Well, I have an old standby recipe that my family loves! It’s not lasagna. But it is like “faux” lasagna! I call it Campanelle with Meat Sauce! It’s basically all the ingredients of lasagna but without all the layering, and well…let’s face it, with out all the work! Ingredients: 1 box Campanelle Noodles (These are like they took all the lasagna filly ends, and rolled em up) (Also great with Cavatappi, hollow spirals) 1 Jar Spaghetti Sauce (Or homemade ;o) 1lb browned ground beef 1/2 pint low-fat ricotta cheese Shredded Parmesan Cheese (For sprinkling on top) Optional: Garlic Bread, green salad and dressing Directions: 1. Cook noodles according to package instructions. 2. Meanwhile, brown 1 lb ground beef, season as desired. I use garlic salt, onion salt, oregano, basil, and parsley. It’s my secret mix, please don’t tell anyone. 3. Heat spaghetti sauce in medium sauce pan … [Read more...]

Feb
12

Yummy Beef Brisket

Okay, this was literally the best Brisket I’ve ever had! It was so moist and tender, I could barely contain myself! And true to my take on cooking it was super easy too! Ingredients: 1 beef brisket (Mine was about 3lbs) Garlic Salt Black Pepper 2 T Beef Bullion GranulesFavorite BBQ Sauce (We like Bull's Eye Original) Directions: Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Place brisket In roasting pan and coat generously with garlic salt and crushed black pepper. Sprinkle 2 T of Beef Bullion granules over the top of the brisket. Cook at 475 uncovered for about 15 minutes. Cover with foil and reduce heat to 225 degrees. Cook for approx 6 hours or until done. Remove from oven and let set about 10 minutes before slicing to keep meat moist. Serve with new potatoes (or your favorite kind) and a veggie! Add BBQ sauce to dip. Enjoy! Visit our Sponsors! Time 4 Learning, & Pick and Draw … [Read more...]

Jan
31

Italian Beef (Roast)

Hi everyone! We made what my husband said was “the best roast he’s ever had” last night so after that comment I thought I’d better share this with you all as well! It’s so simple and really  was delicious if I do say so myself! Ingredients: 1 Beef Chuck Roast (size to your family’s needs, can also use chicken thighs) 1 packet Good Seasonings Italian dressing (Dry mix) 1 bottle cheap beer (I don’t typically use alcohol in my cooking, however this really was worth it and there was no alcohol taste left over, just super tender beef.) Directions: Place roast in crockpot on high, sprinkle dry dressing mix ontop of roast and cover with 1 beer. Cook in crockpot 6 hours on high. Serve with potatoes and salad or your favorite vegetable! See EASY!! Yum, Yum! Hope you love it! … [Read more...]

Dec
02

Easy Taco Salad

This is one of my favorite Weight Watcher Recipes, it tastes great and is low fat (as long as you don’t add too much of the optional garnishes that is)! Ingredients: 1lb browned ground beef or turkey 1 T taco seasoning 2 T water 1 can drained black beans 1 can drained chick peas 1 sm. can sliced black olives Lettuce of your choice (I used baby spinach leaves) 1 Tomato diced Optional Garnish: Salsa, 1 sliced green onion, shredded cheese, sour cream, Tortilla Strips (Found in the salad dressing isle of the grocery store) Directions: 1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add turkey/beef; cook 7 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble. Drain if necessary and return to pan. Stir in taco seasoning and 2 T water, cook another 1-2 minutes. 2. Add remaining ingredients except garnish to pan and stir just enough to mix. 3. Serve on plate of lettuce, and garnish as desired. 4. Enjoy! … [Read more...]