tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30416811678170953682023-11-16T04:10:35.108-08:00Harmony Freezer GalsSister Kaylie Victoria Croftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228635470616219024noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041681167817095368.post-49398384529150127622011-10-25T20:39:00.000-07:002011-10-25T20:39:40.110-07:00October - Cheesy Hamburger Soup - SarahMakes 8-10 servings<br />
1 lb browned ground beef<br />
1 cup onion, diced<br />
1 cup celery, diced<br />
3 cups water<br />
3 cubes beef bouillon<br />
4 cups diced potatoes<br />
2 large carrots, shredded<br />
4 Tablespoons butter, melted<br />
1/4 cup flour<br />
2 cups shredded cheese (i used colby and cheddar)<br />
1 1/2 cups milk<br />
1 tsp basil<br />
1 tsp parsley<br />
salt and pepper to taste<br />
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Saute the onion and celery with 1 T of olive oil in large pot until the onions have softened. Add browned ground beef, water, and beef bouillon cubes. Bring to boil. Add potatoes and carrots and boil for 10 min.<br />
In small saucepan, stir together butter and flour. Mix until smooth and add milk. Stir until thickened and add 2 cups shredded cheese. Mix together until melted. Pour the cheese mixture into the large pot of boiling water with veggies. Add basil and parsley, then warm up. Salt and pepper to taste.<br />
Serve warm or freeze when the soup has cooled. Pour soup into ziplock bags and freeze.<br />
To serve simply defrost soup on the microwave on high until it is warmed all the way through.Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355554024353284787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041681167817095368.post-59408014945229605282011-05-10T17:47:00.000-07:002011-05-11T16:44:24.530-07:00Claudine's May Meal--Beef Taco Bake1 lb. ground beef<br />1 can (10 3/4 oz.) condensed tomato soup<br />1 cup salsa<br />1/2 cup milk<br />6 flour torillas, cut into 1" pieces<br />1 can (15.25 oz.) corn, drained<br />1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese<br /><br />In skillet, cook beef until browned. Drains off fat.<br /><br />Add soup, salsa, milk, tortillas and half the cheese. Spoon into 2 qt. shallow baking dish. Cover.<br /><br /><br />BaKe at 400 degrees for 30 minutes or until hot. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.<br /><br />FREEZER DIRECTIONS: Thaw completely. Transfer to shallow baking dish. Cover. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes or until hot. Sprinkle with extra cheese.Claudinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04209673568368855379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041681167817095368.post-86606565662102177882011-04-14T19:57:00.000-07:002011-04-14T19:57:47.463-07:00Julie's April Meal: Teriyaki Beef<u>Teriyaki Beef *Suzanne Reid's recipe</u><br />
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Roast:</u><br />
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1-2 pound pork or beef roast<br />
1 pkg onion soup mix<br />
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Place roast in crock pot and cover with water. Sprinkle onion soup mix over top. Cover and simmer on high for 6 hrs. Remove roast and shred into small pieces.<br />
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<u>Teriyaki Sauce:</u><br />
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1/2c oil<br />
1/2c soy sauce<br />
1/4c ketchup<br />
2 T vinegar<br />
1/2 tsp pepper<br />
4 cloves garlic, crushed<br />
Mix all ingredients in blender<br />
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<u>Vegetables:</u><br />
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1 to 2 pkgs frozen oriental vegetables<br />
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<u>Assembly:</u><br />
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In large skillet, place shredded roast, frozen veggies, and teriyaki sauce. Heat until veggies are hot. Serve over rice. Don't overcook!<br />
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<u>To freeze:</u> Shred meat and mix with sauce. Freeze in Ziploc bag. <u>To use</u>: Thaw and heat with veggies.Sister Kaylie Victoria Croftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228635470616219024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041681167817095368.post-24882734313863197822011-04-14T07:08:00.000-07:002011-04-14T07:15:10.123-07:00Claudine's April Meal--Taco Soup1 1/2 lbs. Hamburger <br />1 Large Onion, chopped <br />Cook until brown and drain off fat. <br /><br />Add: <br />1 pkg. Taco Seasoning <br />2 Cans Corn, undrained <br />2 Cans Stewed Tomatoes <br />2 Cans Kidney Beans, drained and rinsed <br /><br />Put all ingredients together and let simmer for 45 minutes. When you serve this top each bowl of soup with a spoon of sour cream and grated cheese and serve with tortilla chips.Claudinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04209673568368855379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041681167817095368.post-74676677371635815162011-03-10T19:04:00.000-08:002011-03-10T19:04:49.501-08:00March Meal: Baked Pasta with Turkey Sausage<span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: bold;">Baked Pasta with Chicken Sausage</span><br />
<a href="http://docs.google.com/View?id=dc767j23_77cqn566gb"><span style="font-style: italic;">Printable Version</span></a><br />
*This makes a HEAPING full 9x13 pan or two 8x8s<br />
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1 tablespoon olive oil<br />
1 medium red onion, chopped<br />
4 cloves garlic, minced<br />
1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes<br />
1 (14.5 oz.) can crushed tomatoes<br />
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano<br />
1/2 teaspoon dried basil<br />
1/2 cup heavy cream<br />
1 pound rigatoni<br />
10 ounces frozen baby spinach, thawed and drained well (can substitute 1 9-oz. bag fresh spinach)<br />
12 ounces precooked smoked chicken (or turkey) sausage, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/4 inch thick <span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">(I find this in the same section/aisle as the hotdogs next to the precooked kielbasa and chorizo – I use the Jennie-O brand and it is precooked in a U-shape. </span></span><br />
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, 4 ounces cut into 1/2-inch cubes and 4 ounces shredded<br />
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese<br />
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic. Cook for another minute.<br />
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Stir in tomatoes, oregano and basil; simmer for 8-10 minutes. Add cream; cook until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste.<br />
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Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cook pasta in the boiling water until al dente, according to package instructions. (If using fresh spinach, add it to the pot of boiling pasta right at the end and cook until wilted.) Drain, and return contents to pot.<br />
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Add tomato sauce, sausage, spinach and cubed mozzarella to the pot; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Scoop pasta into lightly greased 9X13-inch pan (or divide evenly between two 8X8-inch pans). Top with grated mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake until browned and edges are crisp, 20 to 30 minutes.<br />
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<span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">*Freezable Meal: </span></span><span style="font-style: italic;">Prepare recipe right up until the baking step and then cover with a double layer of aluminum foil. Freeze. Thaw in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days. To bake, increase baking time to 1 to 1 1/4 hours.</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><span style="font-style: italic;">If baking from frozen, bake covered for 1 hour and 15 minutes, uncover and bake 30 minutes longer. </span><br />
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<span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Recipe Source:</span> adapted from Martha Stewart Everyday Food</span>Sister Kaylie Victoria Croftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228635470616219024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041681167817095368.post-56766407360457562592011-03-10T19:01:00.000-08:002011-03-10T19:01:08.571-08:00Julie's February Meal: Thai Beef1/2 cup teriyaki sauce<br />
4 TBSP veg. oil, divided<br />
3 TBSP fresh chopped ginger<br />
6 cloves garlic, minced<br />
1tsp red pepper flakes<br />
2TBSP rice vinegar<br />
1lb flank steak<br />
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In a large zipper-topped plastic bag, prepare marinade by mixing teriyaki sauce, half the veg. oil, ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, and rice vinegar. Add beef and let sit for 30 minutes in the fridge. OR freeze (in freezer bag) and then defrost before cooking.<br />
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In a skillet, over medium-heat, add remaining oil, heat, and saute steak till cooked to your liking.<br />
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(For meal exchange, I cut the steak into pieces for a stir fry. Cook meat, set aside, saute vegetables and then combine the two. Add cornstarch if you wish to thicken) <br />
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--From <b>Saving Dinner</b> cookbookSister Kaylie Victoria Croftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228635470616219024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041681167817095368.post-82088843035517491712011-03-10T17:28:00.000-08:002011-03-10T17:28:56.201-08:00Sarah's March Meal - Chicken and Black Bean Taco Filling2 T olive oil<br />
1 to 1 1/2 lbs chicken<br />
1 t. cumin<br />
1/2 t. salt<br />
1/4 t. pepper<br />
1/2 lb fully cooked black beans<br />
1 bag frozen corn<br />
1 large jar salsa<br />
1/2 c. water<br />
1 t. cumin<br />
1/2 t. chili powder<br />
1/2 t. salt<br />
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Season chicken with 1 t. cumin, 1/2 t salt and 1/4 t.pepper. Add chicken to skillet. Cook until chicken is fully cooked. Remove chicken and shred, and return to pan. Add all remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 min. <br />
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You can freeze at this point or just serve it in tortillas with shredded cheese for tacos.<br />
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Can be used as a taco filling, but there are other options as well. Use it over chips for Nachos. Quesadillas. Mexican Lasagna. Served over rice with shredded cheese on top. Mexican pizza topping. With Scrambled eggs for breakfast burritos. Taco Salad. Thinned with 1 can tomato sauce and 1 1/2 c chicken stock, plus some extra spices and tortilla chips for Chicken Tortilla soup.Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355554024353284787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041681167817095368.post-91422871276294645762011-03-10T15:09:00.000-08:002011-03-10T17:28:23.251-08:00Claudine's March Meal--Chicken Lentil Soup1-12 oz. can chicken<br /><br />1/4 cup chicken soup base<br /><br />1/4 cup dry onions<br /><br />1/4 cup split green peas<br /><br />1/4 cup rice<br /><br />1/4 cup lentils<br /><br />1/4 pearl barley<br /><br />1/4 cup split yellow peas<br /><br />1/4 cup salad pasta<br /><br />1/4 cup shell pasta<br /><br /><br /><br />Prep: Combine all ingredients EXCEPT pasta in large pot. Add 6-8 cups water. Cook for 30 minutes, adding more water as soup thickens.<br /><br /><br /><br />From Freezer: Thaw. Heat to boil in pot and then add pasta, cooking for 15 more minutes. Add water as needed.<br /><br /><br /><br />Serve with Rhodes Bread. (Place frozen dough in pan that has been sprayed with non-stick spray. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap. Let dough rise for 4-7 hours, until dough is 1" above pan. Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.Claudinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04209673568368855379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041681167817095368.post-61748919185138564112011-03-09T13:31:00.000-08:002011-03-09T14:10:23.755-08:00March Freezer meal: Poppyseed Chicken- by Becca<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 19.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'">Poppy Seed Chicken</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 19.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 18.0px"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 19.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'">2-3 pounds cooked chicken-cut into bite sized pieces</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 19.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'">1 can cream of chicken soup</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 19.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'">1 1/2 C of Sour cream</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 19.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'">60 Ritz crackers crushed (I believe that this is about a stack and half if I am remembering correctly)</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 19.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'">1 1/2 Tbs. poppy seeds</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 19.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'"> 6 TBS margarine-melted</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 19.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 18.0px"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 19.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'">Place the chicken in the bottom of a greased 9x13 pan. Mix the soup and sour cream and poppy seeds together. Pour over the chicken. Crush the crackers and mix with the melted margarine. Sprinkle over the top of the chicken mixture. Bake at 350 for 30-45 mins. or until bubbly</p>Becca Juhaszhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14981877226808562728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041681167817095368.post-41790204880528185802011-02-10T17:16:00.000-08:002011-02-10T17:16:15.926-08:00Sarah's February Meal - Cincinnati ChiliOk, you read <b>Chili</b>, but before you eat this dish, get all your prior knowledge of chili out of your mind! <u>This isn't regular chili.</u> In fact you don't eat it like you would chili. As the name gives away, it is famous in Cincinnati! There are whole restaurants dedicated to serving just Cincinnati Chili! <br />
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So, as a tribute to our 5 years in Ohio I feed you . . . Cincinnati Chili!!! <br />
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Here is more information for you from Wikipedia (they say it better than me!) <br />
<b>Cincinnati chili</b> (or "Cincinnati-style chili") is a regional style of chili characterized by the use of unusual ingredients such as cinnimon, cloves<a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloves" title="Cloves"></a>, allspice or chocolate, and by the absence of chili peppers or chili powder. It is commonly served over speghetti or as a hot dog sauce<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sauce" title="Sauce"></a>. The chili is mostly served in restaurants in the greater Cincinnati area, with locations in Ohio, Kentucky<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kentucky" title="Kentucky"></a>, and Indiana. This type of chili is also served in some restaurants in the Cleveland, Columbus, Ohio, and Indianapolis areas as well as in Florida.<br />
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There are different ways to eat Cincinnati Chili, but I have given you ingredients for all the ways. (just not the cheese coney!)<br />
2 Way - Chili seved over spaghetti<br />
3 Way - Chili served over spaghetti and topped with cheddar cheese.<br />
4 Way - Chili served over spaghetti and topped with onions <b>or</b> red beans and cheddar cheese .<br />
5 Way - Chili served over spaghetti and topped with red beans, onions and cheddar cheese.<br />
Cheese Coney - hot dog topped with chili, onion, mustard all in a bun topped with grated cheese.<br />
At the restaurants they always serve this with oyster crackers, so I threw them in for the experience of it!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Ingredients:</b></span><br />
1 lb ground beef<br />
1 pkg cincinnati chili seasoning<br />
1 can tomato sauce (8oz)<br />
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In a large skillet, add 1 lb of ground beef with 1 cup water. Stir until the meat is browned. Add spice pack, stir and let simmer for 10 minutes. Add 3 cups of water, bring to a boil. Add one 8oz can of tomato sauce. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 1 hour.<br />
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From Frozen:<br />
Thaw in refrigerator, heat in a sauce pan till warm. Cook your Spaghetti noodles (the ones i gave you said to cook for 10 to 11 minutes). Layer on your plate : noodles, chili, red beans(I drain and heat them up in the microwave), chopped onions, and lots and lots of cheese on top! <br />
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I hope you enjoy your trip to Cincinnati! (Don't tell any of Blake's family you are having this for dinner or you just might find yourself with extra dinner guests!)Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355554024353284787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041681167817095368.post-39840228069399032552011-02-10T09:53:00.000-08:002011-02-10T09:55:01.632-08:00Feb. Freezer meal Pineapple Chicken Burritos by Becca<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; line-height: 24.0px; font: 16.0px Georgia"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b>Pineapple Chicken Burritos (Freezer meal)</b></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; line-height: 24.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b>This recipe makes 12 servings!</b></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">6 fresh or frozen chicken breasts</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">2 cups medium salsa (needs to be medium or it will be too bland)</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">2-3 cups cooked rice</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">1 Tsp. Cumin</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">1/2 Tsp. Garlic salt</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">1/2 Tsp Onion salt</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">10-12 burrito sized flour tortillas</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">2 (10 oz) cans green enchilada sauce</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">2 cups shredded cheddar/monterry jack blend</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px 'Trebuchet MS'; min-height: 12.0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></p> <ol style="list-style-type: decimal"> <li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Place the chicken in the crock pot and top with the pineapple, beans, and salsa. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Remove the chicken and shred. Mix the chicken back into the crock pot with the rest of the ingredients.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Mix in the cooked rice, cumin, garlic salt, and onion salt.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Use half of the mixture to fill 5-6 of the burrito tortillas. Allow the other half of the mixture to cool.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Place the 5-6 burritos in a 9×13 pan. Pour 1 can of the green enchilada sauce over the burritos.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Top with 1 cup of the shredded cheese and place under the broiler on the middle rack until the cheese is nice and melted. Enjoy.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">With the remain cooled filling mixture, place it in a gallon sized freezer bag and freeze for another meal. You can also place the remaining tortillas and shredded cheese in separate freezer bags to freeze along with the mixture for a future meal. To use the frozen meal, thaw the filling, tortillas and cheese and reheat the filling mixture. Then follow steps 4-6.</span></li></ol>Becca Juhaszhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14981877226808562728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041681167817095368.post-31943661049878630962011-01-07T18:14:00.000-08:002011-01-07T18:24:51.737-08:00Claudine's January Meal: Breakfast Casserole with Banana Chocolate Chip MuffinsBreakfast Casserole<br /><br />1 (10.75 oz.) can condensed cream of chicken soup<br />1 (16 oz.) container sour cream<br />1 (2 pound) package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed<br />1 cup cubed, cooked chicken meat (I used 1 12 oz. can of chicken)<br />1 cup diced ham<br />3 green onions, chopped<br />1/3 of a green pepper, chopped<br />3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese<br />1 cup crushed potato chips<br />1/4 cup butter, melted<br /><br />1. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Combine</span> undiluted soup, sour cream, hash browns, cubed chicken and ham, onions, and cheese. Pour into a lightly greased 9X13 inch pan.<br />2. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Top with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">crumbs</span>, and drizzle with melted butter or margarine. Bake for another 15 minutes.<br /><br />Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins<br /><br />1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour<br />1/4 cup sugar<br />2-1/2 tsp. baking powder<br />3/4 tsp. salt<br />1 egg<br />1/2 cup milk<br />1/3 vegetable oil<br />1/2 cup mashed ripe banana (about 1)<br />1/2 cup applesauce<br />1 cup chocolate chips<br /><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Combine</span> the egg, milk, oil, banana, and applesauce. Stir in dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the chocolate chips. Fill lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.Claudinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04209673568368855379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041681167817095368.post-40201897796209335842011-01-06T16:25:00.000-08:002011-01-06T16:34:34.754-08:00Sarah's January Meal - Hawaiian Teriyaki ChickenHawaiian Teriyaki Chicken<br />
( I found this recipe at freezerdinner.com )<br />
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1 cup soy sauce<br />
1 cup water<br />
1 cup brown sugar<br />
1 cup white sugar<br />
1/2 tsp sesame oil<br />
2 tsp minced ginger (i used ground ginger, i couldn't find fresh as winco)<br />
3 green onions, chopped<br />
2 tsp minced garlic<br />
1 1/2 lbs chicken tenders or breasts (i used tenders, there should be 10-12 in each dinner more than 1 1/2lbs)<br />
1/2 keilbasa sausage, sliced (optional, i didn't have any when i made it for the fam, but added for the swap)<br />
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Place all ingredients except chicken and sausage into zip-top bags. Stir to create marinade. Add the raw chicken and sausage squeeze all the air out of the bag. Label and freeze.<br />
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To Serve: Defrost frozen meat and marinade in the microwave and then cook together in a hot skillet until chicken is cooked through (5 min on each side.) Serve with rice. To turn marinade into a sauce, bring to boil on the stove and add 3 T cornstarch mixed with 1/2 cup cold water. (Mix the cornstarch with water before pouring into the sauce or it will be lumpy.) Stir until sauce thickens, and then pour on rice. You can garnish with sesame seeds.<br />
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OR: Place all ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on low for 3 hours. Serve with rice.Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355554024353284787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041681167817095368.post-52179732431142895342011-01-06T14:12:00.000-08:002011-01-06T14:12:01.463-08:00Julie's January Meal--Chicken Spaghetti<b>Chicken Spaghetti</b><br />
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2-3 chicken breast cooked and chopped<br />
1 jar Rinaldi spaghetti sauce(I have tried lots and this is my favorite brand)<br />
1 can tomato soup<br />
2-3 shakes of chili powder<br />
salt and pepper to taste<br />
sliced fresh mushrooms, onions and zucchini if desired<br />
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-Cook chicken in skillet. Chop chicken and saute vegetables. Return chicken to pan and add all other ingredients. Heat and serve over cooked noodles. (I interchange the chicken for hamburger meat for a traditional spaghetti). This was my mom's recipe and we love it!<br />
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<b>If frozen:</b><br />
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Thaw by running under warm water or you can put it directly in a pot, put the lid on, and let dethaw on low heat, stirring occasionally so the bottom doesn't burn. Sister Kaylie Victoria Croftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228635470616219024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041681167817095368.post-5383967511054371762011-01-05T13:09:00.000-08:002011-01-05T21:15:20.619-08:00Ericka's January Meal - Chili and Sweet Corn Muffins<strong>Chili</strong><br />1 lb ground beef<br />1 green pepper, chopped<br />1 can petite diced tomatoes<br />1 can tomato sauce<br />2 cans black beans<br />Palm full of chili powder, cumin, coriander, and curry<br />Sprinkle of cayenne pepper<br />1/4 cup sugar<br /><br />Brown ground beef and chopped pepper, drain, and put in crock pot. Add the rest of the ingredients. Cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 6-8 hours. The longer it cooks, the better it tastes. Can serve with cheese and sour cream. Also good on baked potatoes.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Sweet Corn Muffins<br /></strong>1 1/2 cups all purpose flour<br />2/3 cup sugar<br />1/2 cup ALBERS Yellow Corn Meal<br />1 Tbsp baking powder<br />1/2 tsp salt<br />1 1/4 cup milk<br />2 large eggs, lightly beaten<br />1/3 cup vegetable oil<br />3 Tbsp butter or margarine, melted<br /><br />Preheat oven to 350. Grease or paper-line 18-20 muffin cups.Combine dry ingredients in medium bowl. Combine milk, eggs, vegetable oil, and butter in small bowl; mix well. Add to flour mixture; stir just until blended. Pour into prepared muffin cups filling 2/3 full.<br /><br />Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks for 5 minutes; remove from wire racks to cool slightly. Serve warm.<br /><br /><em>Frozen cornbread can be thawed at room temperature or reheated in the oven. </em>Erickahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06764465595618325816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041681167817095368.post-37467758295722066452011-01-04T14:18:00.000-08:002011-01-04T14:21:49.325-08:00January Meal-Baked Potato Soup by Becca<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px 'Times New Roman'"><span style="text-decoration: underline ; letter-spacing: 0.0px"><a href="http://freezerfriendz.blogspot.com/2008/10/baked-potatoe-soup-by-wendy.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Baked Potato Soup by Rebecca</span></a></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 16.0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Times New Roman'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Ingredients:</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Times New Roman'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">1-(2lb) bag hash brown potatoes, or 6 left over baked potatoes with skin peeled off and coarsely mashed.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Times New Roman'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">1/2 cup celery, chopped</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Times New Roman'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">1 1/2 cans chicken broth (14 1/2 oz. each) or make your own</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Times New Roman'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">2 cups milk</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Times New Roman'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">1 garlic clove, pressed</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Times New Roman'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">3/4 teaspoon salt</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Times New Roman'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Times New Roman'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">1 cup light sour cream</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Times New Roman'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Times New Roman'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">1-8 oz. package diced ham</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 16.0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Times New Roman'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Assembly:</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Times New Roman'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Mix thawed hash brown potatoes with celery, chicken broth, milk, garlic, salt and pepper. Place mixture in a 1 gal. freezer bag, letting all air out of bag. Shred 1 cup cheddar cheese into Sandwich size freezer bag and place in freezer. Have container of sour cream and ham in fridge to go with this recipe.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 16.0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Times New Roman'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Serving Day:</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Times New Roman'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Place thawed mixture from gallon freezer bag into 6 qt. pan. Add ham and sour cream and heat till boiling. Tastes great with bread and a salad.</span></p>Becca Juhaszhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14981877226808562728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041681167817095368.post-91034869368087023892010-12-08T19:08:00.000-08:002010-12-08T19:40:42.229-08:00Sept. Meal-Chicken Tetrazzini by Becca<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:Trebuchet, 'Trebuchet MS', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><h3 class="post-title entry-title" style="margin-top: 0.25em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 20px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.4em; color: rgb(148, 15, 4); "><a href="http://freezerfriendz.blogspot.com/2010/04/chicken-tetrazzini.html" style="color: rgb(148, 15, 4); text-decoration: none; display: block; font-weight: normal; "></a><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><a href="http://freezerfriendz.blogspot.com/2010/04/chicken-tetrazzini.html" style="color: rgb(148, 15, 4); text-decoration: none; display: block; font-weight: normal; "><span style="text-decoration: underline ; letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span></a><a href="http://freezerfriendz.blogspot.com/2010/04/chicken-tetrazzini.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Chicken Tetrazzini by Becca</span></a></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'; min-height: 15.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Ingredients:</span></b></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">1 (12 oz.) package of medium egg noodles (I used bow-tie pasta) cooked about 1/2 the recommended time on the package directions.</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">4 chopped cooked chicken breasts</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">2 Tbsp. of butter or olive oil</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">1 (8 0z.) package of sliced Bella mushrooms</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">1 cup diced onions (optional)</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">2 (10 3/4 oz.) cans cream of chicken soup</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">1 pint sour cream</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Parmesan cheese</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'; min-height: 15.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'; min-height: 15.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Assembly:</span></b></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Saute mushrooms in the butter or olive oil. Mix all ingredients, except the cheese, together. Place mixture in a slightly greased 9x13 pan. Sprinkle cheese on top. Place plastic wrap and then foil on top. Seal tightly.</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'; min-height: 15.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'; min-height: 15.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Serving Day:</span></b></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Thaw completely. Bake in a preheated oven of 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes or </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">until bubbly</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">.</span></span></p></h3></span>Becca Juhaszhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14981877226808562728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041681167817095368.post-8372008908935449462010-12-08T19:02:00.000-08:002010-12-08T19:28:08.521-08:00Oct. Meal- Pesto Minestrone Soup with Tortellini- By Becca<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:Trebuchet, 'Trebuchet MS', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><h3 class="post-title entry-title" style="margin-top: 0.25em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 20px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.4em; color: rgb(148, 15, 4); "><a href="http://freezerfriendz.blogspot.com/2010/04/chicken-tortelllini-soup-by-jen.html" style="color: rgb(148, 15, 4); text-decoration: none; display: block; font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 76px; font-size:-webkit-xxx-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:6;color:#940F04;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 28px;font-size:20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: normal; font-size:14px;"><h3 class="post-title entry-title" style="margin-top: 0.25em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 20px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.4em; color: rgb(148, 15, 4); "><a href="http://freezerfriendz.blogspot.com/2010/02/pesto-minestrone-soup-with-tortellini.html" style="text-decoration: none; display: block; font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><a href="http://freezerfriendz.blogspot.com/2010/02/pesto-minestrone-soup-with-tortellini.html" style="text-decoration: none; display: block; font-weight: normal; "><span style="text-decoration: underline ; letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span></a><a href="http://freezerfriendz.blogspot.com/2010/04/chicken-tortelllini-soup-by-jen.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Pesto Minestrone Soup with Tortellini by Becca</span></span></a></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="text-decoration: underline ; letter-spacing: 0.0px"><a href="http://freezerfriendz.blogspot.com/2010/04/chicken-tortelllini-soup-by-jen.html"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Ingredients</span></span></b></a></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="text-decoration: underline ; letter-spacing: 0.0px"><a href="http://freezerfriendz.blogspot.com/2010/04/chicken-tortelllini-soup-by-jen.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">2 tsp Olive Oil</span></span></a></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="text-decoration: underline ; letter-spacing: 0.0px"><a href="http://freezerfriendz.blogspot.com/2010/04/chicken-tortelllini-soup-by-jen.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">2 C Chopped Onion</span></span></a></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="text-decoration: underline ; letter-spacing: 0.0px"><a href="http://freezerfriendz.blogspot.com/2010/04/chicken-tortelllini-soup-by-jen.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">4 1/2 C Water</span></span></a></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="text-decoration: underline ; letter-spacing: 0.0px"><a href="http://freezerfriendz.blogspot.com/2010/04/chicken-tortelllini-soup-by-jen.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">2 bags frozen Vegetables- I used a regular mixed veggie and one that contained Zucchini</span></span></a></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="text-decoration: underline ; letter-spacing: 0.0px"><a href="http://freezerfriendz.blogspot.com/2010/04/chicken-tortelllini-soup-by-jen.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">1 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano</span></span></a></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="text-decoration: underline ; letter-spacing: 0.0px"><a href="http://freezerfriendz.blogspot.com/2010/04/chicken-tortelllini-soup-by-jen.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">1/2 tsp Black Pepper</span></span></a></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="text-decoration: underline ; letter-spacing: 0.0px"><a href="http://freezerfriendz.blogspot.com/2010/04/chicken-tortelllini-soup-by-jen.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">4 cloves of Garlic</span></span></a></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="text-decoration: underline ; letter-spacing: 0.0px"><a href="http://freezerfriendz.blogspot.com/2010/04/chicken-tortelllini-soup-by-jen.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">2 14.5 oz cans of diced tomatoes, undrained</span></span></a></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="text-decoration: underline ; letter-spacing: 0.0px"><a href="http://freezerfriendz.blogspot.com/2010/04/chicken-tortelllini-soup-by-jen.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">2 14.5 oz cans of Vegetable or Chicken Broth (I used Chicken.)</span></span></a></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="text-decoration: underline ; letter-spacing: 0.0px"><a href="http://freezerfriendz.blogspot.com/2010/04/chicken-tortelllini-soup-by-jen.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">4 Tbsp Commercially Prepared Pesto</span></span></a></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="text-decoration: underline ; letter-spacing: 0.0px"><a href="http://freezerfriendz.blogspot.com/2010/04/chicken-tortelllini-soup-by-jen.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">18 oz Cheese Tortellini,</span></span></a></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="text-decoration: underline ; letter-spacing: 0.0px"><a href="http://freezerfriendz.blogspot.com/2010/04/chicken-tortelllini-soup-by-jen.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">uncooked </span></span></a></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Trebuchet MS'; min-height: 19.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Assembly:</span></b></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Heat Olive Oil in a large Dutch Oven (5 Qt). Add Onion and saute 4 min, or until tender. Add water and next seven ingredients, through broth. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. </span><a href="http://freezerfriendz.blogspot.com/2010/04/chicken-tortelllini-soup-by-jen.html"><span style="text-decoration: underline ; letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Add Pesto and Tortellini. Cover and simmer until heated, just a few minutes. At this point you can serve or allow it to cool and freeze.</span></span></span></a></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Trebuchet MS'; min-height: 19.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">On Serving Day:</span></b></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Thaw, Reheat and enjoy. (Great with Corn Bread.)</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 32.0px 'Trebuchet MS'; min-height: 37.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://freezerfriendz.blogspot.com/2010/04/chicken-tortelllini-soup-by-jen.html" style="color: rgb(148, 15, 4); text-decoration: none; display: inline !important; font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I adjusted this recipe so that the tortellini might not turn to mush if done this way. - Becca</span></a></span></p></span></h3></span></span></span></span></span></a></h3><div class="post-footer" style="margin-top: 0.75em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-left: 0px; color: rgb(50, 82, 122); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; font: normal normal bold 78%/normal 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4em; "></div></span>Becca Juhaszhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14981877226808562728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041681167817095368.post-56102636441918628372010-12-08T18:58:00.000-08:002010-12-08T19:26:23.140-08:00November Meal-Mexican Dinner Dip - by Becca<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 22px; font-family:Trebuchet, 'Trebuchet MS', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><p face="'trebuchet ms'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b></b></span></p><b><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'; color: #333233"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b>Mexican Dinner Dip - by Becca</b></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'; color: #333233"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b>This works well as a dinner or as an appetizer for a party!</b><br /><br /><b>Ingredients:</b></span></p> <ul> <li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'; color: #333233"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Deep square aluminum pan <b>OR </b>deep round Corning Wear dish <b>OR </b>shallow 9x13 pan.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'; color: #333233"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">1 lb. of ground beef</span></li> <li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'; color: #333233"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">1 pkg. taco seasoning</span></li> <li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'; color: #333233"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">1 bag shredded cheddar</span></li> <li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'; color: #333233"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">1 can refried beans</span></li> <li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'; color: #333233"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">8-10 oz. of your favorite salsa</span></li> <li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'; color: #333233"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">sour cream</span></li> <li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'; color: #333233"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">large bag of your favorite taco chips</span></li> <li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'; color: #333233"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Optional: chopped tomatoes and shredded lettuce</span></li> <li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'; color: #333233"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Optional: substitute taco shells for the taco chips</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'; color: #333233; min-height: 15.0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'; color: #333233"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b>Procedure:</b></span></p> <ol style="list-style-type: decimal"> <li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'; color: #333233"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">I used a deep square pan for a thicker dip. You can also use a 9x13" pan for a shallow dip -- either works fine!</span></li> <li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'; color: #333233"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Grease your pan!</span></li> <li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'; color: #333233"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Spread out the refried beans to be the bottom layer.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'; color: #333233"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Brown and drain the ground beef. Add in taco seasoning and water according to taco pkg. directions.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'; color: #333233"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Spread out the ground beef on top of your refried beans.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'; color: #333233"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Spread the salsa out on top of the ground beef.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'; color: #333233"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Spread out whole bag of cheddar cheese on top of beef.</span></li> </ol> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'; color: #333233"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b>To Bake Immediately:</b> Bake at 350 for 10 minutes covered with aluminum foil. Then bake for 10 minutes uncovered until cheese is melted.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'; color: #333233"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b>To Freeze for later:</b> Cover with a couple layers of plastic wrap and foil, and freeze. On cooking day, thaw first, (remove any plastic wrap!), then bake at 350: 10 minutes covered with foil and 10 minutes uncovered until cheese is melted.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'; color: #333233"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Add globs of sour cream on top of dip - or you can have people add this to their own plates. Scoop out big spoonfuls of the meal (be sure to get all of the layers!), and use your taco chips to dip.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'; color: #333233"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">You can also add chopped tomatoes, onions, or shredded lettuce to make taco salads. You could scoop up the mixture into taco shells for a fancy taco as well.</span></p></b><p></p></span>Becca Juhaszhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14981877226808562728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041681167817095368.post-71571936713489637462010-12-08T18:56:00.000-08:002010-12-08T19:27:26.793-08:00December Meal-Creamy Bow~Tie Pasta with Chicken by Becca<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:Trebuchet, 'Trebuchet MS', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><h3 class="post-title entry-title" style="margin-top: 0.25em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 20px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.4em; color: rgb(148, 15, 4); "><a href="http://freezerfriendz.blogspot.com/2010/10/creamy-bowtie-pasta-with-chicken-by.html" style="color: rgb(148, 15, 4); text-decoration: none; display: block; font-weight: normal; "></a><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><a href="http://freezerfriendz.blogspot.com/2010/10/creamy-bowtie-pasta-with-chicken-by.html" style="color: rgb(148, 15, 4); text-decoration: none; display: block; font-weight: normal; "><span style="text-decoration: underline ; letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span></a><a href="http://freezerfriendz.blogspot.com/2010/10/creamy-bowtie-pasta-with-chicken-by.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Creamy Bow~Tie Pasta with Chicken by Becca</span></a></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'; min-height: 15.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Ingredients:</span></b></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">3 cups (8 oz.) Farfalle (bow-tie pasta) uncooked</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">4 cups broccoli florets</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">3 Tbs. Kraft Roasted Red Pepper Italian with Parmesan Dressing</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">6 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">1 tsp. minced garlic ( I bought it in the tiny jar.)</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">2 cups tomato-basil spaghetti sauce</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">4 oz. (1/2 of 8 oz. pkg.) Philadelphia Cream Cheese</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">1/4 cup Kraft Grated Parmesan Cheese</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'; min-height: 15.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Assembly:</span></b></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Boil pasta and broccoli about 5 minutes. Drain completely and transfer to freezer bag. Meanwhile, heat dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken and garlic; cook 5 minutes. Turn chicken over, continue cooking 4 to 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Add pasta sauce and cream cheese to chicken in skillet; cook on medium-low heat 2-3 minutes or until cream cheese is completely melted, mixture is well blended and chicken is coated with sauce, stirring occasionally. Transfer chicken to a separate freezer bag. Freeze both.</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'; min-height: 15.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Serving Day:</span></b></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Thaw completely. Throw pasta and broccoli into hot water to heat back up. Taste for desired tenderness. Reheat sauce and chicken in a non-stick skillet. Remove chicken and keep warm. Add sauce to pasta, mix well. Transfer to bowls. Cut chicken crosswise into thick slices; fan out chicken over pasta mixture in each bowl. Sprinkle evenly with Parmesan cheese.</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'; min-height: 15.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">ENJOY!!!</span></span></p></h3></span>Becca Juhaszhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14981877226808562728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041681167817095368.post-68288825638956307402010-12-08T16:34:00.000-08:002010-12-08T16:43:39.126-08:00Ericka's December Meal - Chicken Taco Soup1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast<br />1 can petite diced tomatoes, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">undrained</span><br />3 cans black beans, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">undrained</span><br />1 envelope or 3 Tbsp ranch dressing mix<br />1 envelope taco seasoning<br /><br />Mix together and cook in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">crock pot</span> for 4hrs on high or 8hrs on low. Shred chicken when done.<br /><br />Serve with sour cream and cheese.Erickahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06764465595618325816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041681167817095368.post-1355400803750224432010-12-08T12:23:00.000-08:002010-12-08T12:40:36.640-08:00Ericka's October Meal - Navajo Tacos3 cups cooked chicken<br />1 15oz can refried beans<br />1/4 cup water<br />2 cups chicken broth<br />1/3 cup flour<br />1/2 cup butter<br />1 4oz can chopped green chilies<br />1 10oz can tomatoes with chilies<br />1 pkg flour tortillas<br />2 cups shredded cheddar cheese<br /><br />Shred chicken, set aside. Heat refried beans and mix 1/4 cup water to make spreadable, set aside. In saucepan combine chicken broth and flour. Add butter, green chilies and tomatoes with chilies. Heat until butter is melted and continue cooking until sauce is thick and bubbly. In greased foil *pan make the following layers: torn tortilla, refried beans, cheese, chicken and sauce. Repeat layers using remainder of all ingredients. Cover with heavy foil and freeze.<br /><br />To serve: Thaw. Bake 1 hour at 350. Top with cheese. Serve with lettuce, sour cream and salsa.<br />*Makes 1 9x13 pan or 2 9x9 pans.<br /><br />Recipe from Dinner is Ready by Deanna BuxtonErickahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06764465595618325816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041681167817095368.post-81659522291969480162010-12-07T18:42:00.000-08:002010-12-08T19:06:55.337-08:00Julie's December Meal: Shephard's Pie1 lb ground beef<br />
1can tomato soup<br />
1 can of corn, drained<br />
1can of beans, drained<br />
1/4 cup catchup<br />
salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste<br />
5-6 potatoes cooked and mashed<br />
grated cheddar cheese<br />
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Brown beef. Drain and add soup, corn, beans, catchup, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Spread out on bottom of 9X13. Spread mashed potatoes over top and top with grated cheddar. Bake 350 covered 20-30 minutes till bubbly.<br />
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<b>If Freezing </b><br />
Assemble but do not bake. Cover with plastic and tinfoil and freeze. Take out of freezer night before and let completely thaw. Remove plastic. Bake at 350 30-40 till bubbly.Sister Kaylie Victoria Croftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228635470616219024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041681167817095368.post-53282042049930879612010-12-07T18:38:00.000-08:002010-12-08T19:22:21.663-08:00Julie's November Meal: Beef and Broccoli1-2 lbs of thin sliced beef cut into bite sized pieces<br />
3 cups of broccoli<br />
1 small onion<br />
1-2 cups of sliced mushrooms<br />
2 pkg of Sunbird brand Beef and Broccoli seasoning mix (found in the oriental section)<br />
soy sauce and water according to seasoning mix directions. (You can use 1pkg, but I like my stir-fry Saucy!)<br />
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Cook beef until almost done; remove from pan. In beef drippings cook onion, mushrooms, broccoli (add last) until tender. Return beef to pan. Mix seasoning, water and soy sauce together and add to beef and veggie skillet. Heat on medium until sauce is thickened. Serve over rice.<br />
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<b>If Freezing</b><i><br />
</i>Assemble stir-fry and sauce together.Put into ziplock freezer bag. Thaw and heat before serving.Sister Kaylie Victoria Croftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228635470616219024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041681167817095368.post-40039374704786544932010-12-07T18:33:00.000-08:002010-12-08T19:09:06.949-08:00Julie's October Meal: Chicken and Broccoli CasseroleCover bottom of 9X13 pan with cooked broccoli.<br />
Put a layer of cooked, cubed chicken on top of broccoli (about 4-5 breasts)<br />
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Combine 2 cans cream of chic soup with 3/4 cup of mayo, 1 tsp lemon juice and 1/2 tsp curry powder<br />
Pour over chicken. Sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese<br />
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Bake covered @ 350 for 35 minutes<br />
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<b>Freezing</b><br />
Assemble, but do not bake. Cover with plastic and tinfoil. When ready to use, remove plastic and thaw completely before serving.Sister Kaylie Victoria Croftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228635470616219024noreply@blogger.com0