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Jan
2019

Green Pepper and Beef Manicotti

categories: Main Dishes, Recipes

 This manicotti is perfect for feeding a crowd or packing leftovers for work the next day. It is an easy manicotti recipe that swaps out ricotta cheese with cottage cheese and then includes everything yummy like green peppers, ground beef, and mozzarella cheese which is baked in a layer of marinara sauce.  How could you go wrong with this flavorful combination?  My daughter was delighted by the fact that this recipe uses manicotti noodles, because it was a nice change from the usual lasagna or spaghetti noodle we have here many nights.  So try this recipe tonight and surprise your family with a new flavor combination. They won’t be disappointed.

Start by preheating the oven at 350 degrees. Then cook your manicotti pasta according to package directions, drain, and set aside to cool. Then brown the 1 pound ground beef with the chopped green pepper, and chopped onion in a skillet.  After browning the ingredients, drain off the fat and set the meat aside to cool.

 Combine 1 1/2 cups of cottage cheese, 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, 2 egg whites, and a 1/2 teaspoon of ground oregano.  Then mix together well.
Now add in the beef mixture.

Use this mixture to stuff the manicotti. Then add enough spaghetti sauce to cover the bottom of the 9×13 dish and top the sauce with the stuffed noodles in rows. 

Cover with remaining spaghetti sauce, and top it with the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.

Bake in the oven for 45 minutes.

Now serve and enjoy!

Green Pepper and Beef Manicotti

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounce package manicotti
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 chopped green pepper
  • 1 small chopped onion
  • 1 1/2 cups Cottage Cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
  • 1 24 ounce jar of spaghetti sauce

Notes

Start by preheating the oven at 350 degrees. Then cook your manicotti pasta according to package directions, drain, and set aside to cool. Then brown the 1 pound ground beef with the chopped green pepper, and chopped onion in a skillet.  After browning the ingredients, drain off the fat and set the meat aside to cool.
 Combine 1 1/2 cups of cottage cheese, 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, 2 egg whites, and a 1/2 teaspoon of ground oregano.  Then mix together well.
Now add in the beef mixture.
Use this mixture to stuff the manicotti. Then add enough spaghetti sauce to cover the bottom of the 9x13 dish and top the sauce with the stuffed noodles in rows.
Cover with remaining spaghetti sauce, and top it with the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
Bake in the oven for 45 minutes.
 
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Sep
2018

Chicken Caesar Wrap

categories: Main Dishes, Recipes, Sandwiches, Snacks


This wrap is an amazing combination of savory chicken and flavorful Caesar dressing that will make your meal planning a breeze.

Have you tried all of the wrap sandwiches at restaurants lately?  It seems like they are popping up on menus all over town. Well, I have a favorite and I wanted to recreate it here on the blog so I can have it for a simple lunch or light supper anytime.  This recipe is so easy to make because it uses rotisserie chicken, which is exactly what I need on those busy school nights. So let’s get out the ingredients and develop our wrapping skills for this wonderful recipe.

You will need 3 cups of shredded cooked rotisserie chicken, 2 cups of shredded cheddar and Monterey jack cheese, 8 tablespoons of Caesar dressing, 4 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese, 1 sliced tomato, shredded lettuce, and 4 large Mission garden spinach and herb tortilla wraps.

Start by shredding three cups of chicken.
 Warm the tortillas according to the package directions.

Now add 3/4 of a cup of shredded chicken, 1/2 cup of cheese, 2 tablespoons of Caesar dressing, 1 tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese, 2 slices of tomato, and shredded lettuce to each of the four wraps.Now fold the sides in on the tortilla and slice it in half. Now you’re ready to enjoy this delicious wrap.

Chicken Caesar Wrap
A Delicious Wrap
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Ingredients
  1. 3 cups of shredded cooked rotisserie chicken
  2. 2 cups of shredded cheddar and Monterey jack cheese
  3. 8 tablespoons of Caesar dressing
  4. 4 tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese
  5. 1 sliced tomato
  6. shredded lettuce
  7. 4 large Mission garden spinach and herb tortilla wraps
Instructions
  1. Start by shredding three cups of cooked rotisserie chicken. Warm the tortillas according to the package directions. Now add 3/4 of a cup of shredded chicken, 1/2 cup of cheese, 2 tablespoons of Caesar dressing, 1 tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese, 2 slices of tomato, and shredded lettuce to each of the four wraps. Now fold the sides in on the tortilla and slice it in half. Now you're ready to enjoy this delicious wrap.
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Jul
2018

Cajun Chicken Sandwiches

categories: Recipes, Sandwiches

Today I am featuring a recipe inspired by a sandwich that my husband always orders at a local restaurant. It is a chicken sandwich topped with a wonderful cajun seasoned mayonnaise.  He likes this sandwich so much that he wants me to make it every week.  The last time I made this meal I decided to freeze extra chicken so that it’s available to thaw out whenever he wants a sandwich.  The cajun mayo is so good you may find yourself dipping fries and tater tots in it. The spices that you see in this recipe are in your spice rack already so let’s get started with this yummy recipe.

We will start the recipe by stirring together the seasoning mix to flavor the meat and the mayo.  In a bowl mix: 

2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon ground thyme
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons paprika

To make the Cajun mayo mix 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1/2 cup of ketchup with 2 tablespoons of the seasoning mix in a bowl. Now set the mayo to the side until you are ready to put together the sandwiches. 

Then cook your chicken pieces in 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan and sprinkle the chicken with 2 tablespoons of the seasoning mix. Cook the chicken until it reaches 165 degrees on a meat thermometer.

 To put the sandwiches together, spread the mayo on each side of the bun.Add pieces of chicken to cover the bun.Add a slice of tomato and a piece of lettuce.

Now it is time to enjoy the perfect Cajun Chicken Sandwich.

Cajun Chicken Sandwiches
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Ingredients
  1. 1 pound chicken cut in strips
  2. 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  3. 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  4. 1 teaspoon onion powder
  5. 1 teaspoons oregano
  6. 1 teaspoon ground thyme
  7. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  8. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  9. 2 teaspoons paprika
  10. 1 tomato sliced
  11. lettuce pieces
Instructions
  1. We will start the recipe by stirring together the seasoning mix to flavor the meat and the mayo.  In a bowl mix 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoons oregano, 1 teaspoon ground thyme, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 2 teaspoons paprika.
  2. To make the Cajun mayo mix 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1/2 cup of ketchup with 2 tablespoons of the seasoning mix in a bowl. Now set the mayo to the side until you are ready to put together the sandwiches.
  3. Then cook your chicken pieces in 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan and sprinkle the chicken with 2 tablespoons of the seasoning mix. Cook the chicken until it reaches 165 degrees on a meat thermometer.
  4. To put the sandwiches together, spread the mayo on each side of the bun. Add pieces of chicken to cover the bun. Add a slice of tomato and a piece of lettuce.
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May
2018

Taco Pasta Casserole

categories: Main Dishes, Recipes

This is an easy crowd-pleasing casserole that the whole family will love!  Everyone will be begging for seconds.  This recipe is a fun spin on traditional taco dishes. This casserole has corn, meat, and it’s all baked to cheesy perfection.  So if you are ready to spice up your next taco night then let’s get started.

Start by cooking 8 ounces of farfalle (bow-tie) pasta according to the package directions.Meanwhile brown the 2 pounds of ground beef and 1 small chopped onion in a pan until it is no longer pink.

Then in a bowl mix 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder,1/4 teaspoon of onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika, 1 1/2 teaspoons of ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, and add 1/2 cup of water to mix up the spices.  Then add the spice and water mixture to the hamburger, and simmer it for 2 minutes.
Now add 1 (15.25 oz.) drained can of whole kernel corn, 1 (10 oz.) can of Rotel mild diced tomatoes and green chilies, 1 cup of salsa, and the pasta.
Pour the mixture in a 9×13 inch rectangular baking dish and top with 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese. Bake it covered in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes or until heated through.
Now you can serve this casserole with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, tortilla chips, and sour cream.

 

Taco Pasta Casserole
A wonderful combination of pasta, salsa, ground beef, and cheese.
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Ingredients
  1. 8 ounces of farfalle (bow-tie) pasta
  2. 2 pounds of ground beef
  3. 1 small chopped onion
  4. 1 tablespoon chili powder
  5. 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  6. 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  7. 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  8. 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  9. 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  10. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  11. 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  12. 1/2 cup of water
  13. 1 (15.25) can of whole kernel corn (drained)
  14. 1 (10 oz) can of Rotel mild diced tomatoes and green chilies
  15. 1 cup of salsa
  16. 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
  1. Start by cooking 8 ounces of farfalle (bow-tie) pasta according to the package directions.
  2. Meanwhile brown the 2 pounds of hamburger and 1 small chopped onion in a pan until it is no longer pink.
  3. Then in a bowl mix 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder,1/4 teaspoon of onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika, 1 1/2 teaspoons of ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, and add 1/2 cup of water to mix up the spices.  Then add the spice and water mixture to the hamburger, and simmer it for 2 minutes.
  4. Now add 1 (15.25 oz.) drained can of whole kernel corn, 1 (10 oz.) can of Rotel mild diced tomatoes and green chilies, 1 cup of salsa, and the pasta.
  5. Pour the mixture in a 9x13 inch rectangular baking dish and top with 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese. Bake it covered in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes or until heated through.
  6. Now you can serve this casserole with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, tortilla chips, and sour cream.
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