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Meal Plan: January 4 - 10, 2015


Pork at its Peak Recipe

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A flavorful way to fix a pork loin. Marinating it the full 24 hours creates a juicy and tender entree. Serve it beside some broccoli and steamed rice to make a meal.
Pork at its Peak Recipe
PREP: 10 minutes
COOK: 2.25 hours
READY IN: 2.5 hours
Ingredients
  • 5 pounds pork loin
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 6 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons onion, minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
  • Mix all marinade ingredients. Place in large ziplock bag with pork loin. Marinade for 24 hours, turning occasionally.
  • Drain. Roast covered at 350 degrees for 2 1/2 hours until internal temperature is 170 degrees.
  • Slice and serve, using marinade as sauce (see note below).
Note: If you are going to serve with the marinade as a sauce, you should not use the marinade that the raw meat was marinating in without first boiling it. Reserve some marinade initially, make fresh marinade, or boil the marinade used for marinating the loin to make it safe to consume.

Twice Baked Ice Box Potatoes Recipe

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These make-ahead twice baked potatoes are sure to become a family favorite. The cream cheese and sour cream blend together to create a super creamy potato. Topped with cheese, you couldn't ask for potatoes with more flavor.
Twice Baked Ice Box Potatoes Recipe
PREP: 1 hour
COOK: 1.75 hours
Ingredients
  • 5 pounds russet potatoes
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 12 ounces sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Pepper to taste
  • Butter
  • Shredded Colby Jack Cheese or cheese of choice
Directions
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Wash potatoes and remove blemishes.
  • Bake potatoes in preheated oven for 1 hour or until tender when poked with a fork.
  • Allow potatoes to cool enough to handle. Slice potatoes in half lengthwise. Scrape the potato out of the skins and place in a mixing bowl; set skins aside.
  • Mash potatoes and beat in the cream cheese, sour cream, salt, and pepper; beat until creamy.
  • Fill the potato skins with the mashed potatoes and set them in a baking dish; cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
  • Before baking to serve, dot the top of the potatoes with butter and sprinkle with the cheese.
  • Bake again at 350° for 30-60 minutes or until warm and slightly browned at edges; serve.

Simple Oven Roasted Broccoli Recipe

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Keep the vegetables simple but make the interesting. Roasting the broccoli brings out a little extra flavor. Seasonsed just perfectly, you'll never steam them again.
Simple Oven Roasted Broccoli Recipe
PREP: 10 minutes
COOK: 10 minutes
READY IN: 20 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 pound fresh broccoli, rinsed and trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 425°.

Cut broccoli florets into bite size pieces. Place broccoli in mixing bowl and add remaining ingredients except cheese. Mix well. Spread on a jelly roll pan or cookie sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes.

Remove from oven and toss with the cheese, if desired. Serve immediately.


Ramen Noodle Salad 4 Recipe

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Crunchy oriental flavored salad. Don't mix it together until just before serving otherwise your cabbage will become soggy.
Ramen Noodle Salad 4 Recipe
PREP: 15 minutes
COOK: 5 minutes
READY IN: 20 minutes
Ingredients
  • 2 packages Ramen Noodles, oriental flavor
  • 3 tablespoons almonds, slivered
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup green onion
  • 1 head Napa cabbage
  • 1 cup oil
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
Directions
Crush Ramen noodles before toasting. Toast noodles, almonds and butter in frying pan until golden brown. Set aside.

Chop green onion and cabbage.

Combine oil, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce and Ramen noodle seasoning packets.

Just before serving, mix all ingredients together.


No-Bake Cheesecake Recipe

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Only the crust requires minimal baking in this easy cheesecake that's perfect when time is limited.
No-Bake Cheesecake Recipe
PREP: 45 minutes
READY IN: 45 minutes
Container: 9 inch pie plate, dish or tin
Serving Size: 1 slice
Servings:
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Ingredients
  • 18 graham cracker squares, crushed
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip
Directions

For crust, preheat oven to 350° F: Combine crushed graham crackers, sugar and butter. Bake in oven for 6 to 7 minutes. Cool completely.

 
For cheesecake:
  •  Beat cream cheese and sugar together until smooth.
  • Add sour cream and vanilla. Beat until mixed well.
  • Add Cool Whip and beat on low until well blended. Do not overbeat.
  • Pour into cooled crust and refrigerate until well chilled.

Simple Egg Salad Sandwiches Recipe

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An easy to make sandwich that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Kids love egg salad for a change of pace from hamburgers, barbecues and hot dogs.
Simple Egg Salad Sandwiches Recipe
PREP: 20 minutes
COOK: 15 minutes
Ingredients
  • 12 eggs, hard boiled
  • 3/4 cup salad dressing (not mayonnaise)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste (see note below)
Directions
  • Peel eggs and slice with an egg slicer; place in a bowl or on a plate.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and mix everything together with a fork, smashing the eggs a little more as you are mixing.
  • Chill and then spread on white, rye, wheat, or your family's favorite bread.
Note: To salt and pepper to taste, I sprinkle the eggs as if I am salt and peppering 12 individual fried eggs so that I don't over do it. You can always taste test and add more.

Two Cheese Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Macaroni and cheese with twice the cheesy flavor. This pasta dish makes a great side dish for any meal.
Two Cheese Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
PREP: 45 minutes
COOK: 45 minutes
READY IN: 1.5 hours
Container: 9 x 13 baking dish
Servings:
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Ingredients
  • 1 pound penne pasta
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic - minced
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 cups milk
  • 5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup Asiago cheese
Directions
  • Cook pasta according to directions on the package.
  • In a large saucepan, melt the butter and then add the minced garlic; cook until tender.
  • Add the flour, salt, and pepper; stir until well blended.
  • Continue to cook this mixture until lightly browned; stir constantly.
  • Gradually add the milk, whisking mixture until smooth.
  • Continue to cook unit it comes to a boil; allow to boil until it thickens, approximately 2 minutes.
  • Remove the boiled mixture from the heat and add all of the cheese except for 1 cup of the cheddar cheese. Stir until it is all melted.
  • Add the cooked pasta and stir until well mixed.
  • Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish and the pour the pasta and cheese into the dish.
  • Sprinkle the top with the remaining cup of cheddar cheese. Bake uncovered in an oven preheated to 350 degrees F. Bake for 40 minutes or until the top is lightly browned.
  • Allow to stand for 5 - 10 minutes before serving.

Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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Soft textured cookies with the great flavor combination of bananas and chocolate. Perfect way to use up ripe bananas.
Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
PREP: 15 minutes
COOK: 10 minutes
READY IN: 25 minutes
Container: cookie sheet
Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup solid vegetable shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup mashed bananas ( 2 large ripe bananas)
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 cups oats
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
Directions
  • Mix shortening, sugar, eggs, and bananas well.
  • Add flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Stir in oats and chocolate chips.
  • Drop tablespoon-size portions on cookie sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes at 400°F.

  • Creamy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole Recipe

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    Creamy and tasty chicken casserole. This makes a big batch, perfect for a crowd. Or split this recipe into 2 smaller pans, eating one and freezing the other.
    Creamy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole Recipe
    PREP: 20 minutes
    COOK: 30 minutes
    READY IN: 50 minutes
    Servings:
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    Ingredients
    • 1 pound spaghetti noodles
    • 3 cans cream of mushroom soup
    • 4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
    • 6 cups cookied chicken, diced
    • 1 can mushrooms, diced
    • 1/4 cup pimentos, drained
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
    • 2 cups chicken broth
    Directions
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

    Cook spaghetti according to package; drain.

    In a small saucepan, cook soup. Add 3 cups of cheese and stir until melted. Add chicken, mushrooms and pimentos. Season with salt and pepper.

    Add noodles and broth; stir to combine.

    Place in 3 quart casserole dish, top with cheese.

    Bake 30 minutes.


    Garlicky Peas Recipe

    Spruce up those ordinary peas into something fabulous. Those green spheres aren't just for color on your plate anymore, they taste great, too.
    Garlicky Peas Recipe
    PREP: 5 minutes
    COOK: 15 minutes
    READY IN: 20 minutes
    Servings:
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    Ingredients
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 onion , chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic , minced
    • 16 ounces frozen green peas
    • 1 tablespoon chicken stock
    • salt and pepper to taste
    Directions
    • In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Stir in onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute. Add frozen peas and chicken stock. Season with salt and pepper.
    • Cover, and cook until the peas are tender, about 6-8 minutes.

    Baked Cheesy Garlic Bread Recipe

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    Soft and buttery, this garlic bread is sure to please. A gread side to any meal, especially pasta. You could also throw it on the grill, too.
    Baked Cheesy Garlic Bread Recipe
    PREP: 15 minutes
    COOK: 15 minutes
    READY IN: 30 minutes
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    Ingredients
    • 1 loaf French bread
    • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
    • 2 cloves garlic, halved
    • 1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)
    • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    Directions
    Preheat oven to 375°.

    Cut slices down the length of bread loaf at 1" intervals without cutting all the way through. Rub slices and top of loaf with cut sides of garlic halves.

    Mince garlic.

    Combine butter, garlic, parsley and Parmesan cheese into a small bowl. Spread butter mixture between bread slices and on top of loaf.

    Wrap bread in foil, leaving top partially uncovered. Bake until heated through, about 15 minutes.


    Cheesy Sausage Manicotti Italian Recipe

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    Cheese oozing out from inside these pasta shells. This recipe is so good and worth the time to stuff the filling inside the pasta. If you prefer more sauce, you could add another jar of pasta sauce.
    Cheesy Sausage Manicotti Italian Recipe
    PREP: 30 minutes
    COOK: 40 minutes
    READY IN: 1.25 hours
    Servings:
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    Ingredients
    • 1 package manicotti
    • 1 pound Italian sausage, browned
    • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese
    • 1 package Ricotta cheese (15 ounce pkg)
    • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 1 jar spaghetti sauce
    Directions
    Cook manicotti in boiling water for 8 minutes or until al dente. Place on wax paper or aluminum foil to cool so they don't stick together.

    Brown sausage; drain and set aside.

    In a large bowl, combine cheeses and Italian seasoning. Add sausage and mix.

    Spread the bottom of a roasting pan or cake pan with a thin layer spaghetti sauce.

    Stuff cheese and sausage mixture into the manicotti. Place the stuffed manicotti in the pan in a single layer. Add sauce to the top of the manicotti. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350° for 40 minutes.


    Caesar Salad with Salad Toppins Recipe

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    Turn this classic salad into a meal by adding grilled chicken or shrimp.
    Caesar Salad with Salad Toppins Recipe
    PREP: 10 minutes
    Serving Description: Makes 5 servings.
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    Ingredients
    • 1 package (10 ounces) torn Romaine lettuce
    • 1/2 cup McCormick® Salad Toppins™ Roasted Garlic Caesar
    • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
    • 3/4 cup Caesar salad dressing
    Directions
    • Toss lettuce, Salad Toppins and Parmesan cheese in large bowl.
    • Divide salad evenly among salad plates.
    • Drizzle dressing over each salad. Sprinkle with additional Salad Toppins, if desired.

    Italian Bubble Bread Recipe

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    Tear apart garlic bread that uses ready made bread dough. Great flavor and since the pieces are smaller, the garlic and seasonings are on every bite.
    Italian Bubble Bread Recipe
    PREP: 20 minutes
    COOK: 30 minutes
    READY IN: 50 minutes
    Ingredients
    • 1/2 cup butter, melted
    • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
    • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
    • 1 package grated Parmesan cheese (5 ounce pkg)
    • 2 loaves frozen white bread dough, thawed (1 lb loaves)
    Directions
    In a bowl. combine butter and seasonings. Cut dough into pieces, dip into butter mixture then roll into parmesan cheese.

    Place bread pieces in buttered 9x13 inch baking dish.

    Cover and let rise until doubles, approximately 1 hour.

    Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees F.


    Easy Chicken Wild Rice Soup Recipe

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    A creamy soup that doesn't have any cream in it. This recipe uses boxed wild rice mixture and rotisserie chicken helps a bit, too. You're family is going to love this recipe. This is perfect for leftover chicken or turkey.
    Easy Chicken Wild Rice Soup Recipe
    PREP: 15 minutes
    COOK: 30 minutes
    READY IN: 45 minutes
    Servings:
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    Ingredients
    • 1 box Uncle Ben's original wild rice
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 1 onion, diced
    • 1 stalk celery, diced
    • 1 carrot, diced
    • 1/2 cup flour
    • 6 cups chicken broth
    • 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
    Directions
    Cook wild rice mixture according to package directions.

    In a stock pot, sauté onion, celery and carrot in butter until tender.

    Add flour and mix thoroughly.

    Slowly add chicken broth and bring to a boil, stirring until thickened.

    Reduce heat to low.

    Add rice and chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook until ready to serve.


    Chicken Salad Sandwiches Recipe

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    This recipe makes a very tasty chicken sandwich. Excellent on crescent rolls, pita bread, or potato buns. Also, delicious as a dip with crackers.
    Chicken Salad Sandwiches Recipe
    PREP: 20 minutes
    READY IN: 20 minutes
    Ingredients
    • 1 large can chicken or 2 cups of cut up chicken
    • 1/2 cup chopped onion
    • 1 - 2 stalks celery chopped
    • 1/2 cup mayo or salad dressing (Miracle Whip)
    • 1/8 teaspoon Accent seasoning
    • dash salt
    • dash pepper
    • dash garlic powder
    Directions
    • Put chicken in a bowl and use a fork to shred it up.
    • Add the rest of the ingredients. Add additional mayo or seasoning to taste.
    • Put on bread and enjoy. This recipe is good as a dip with crackers also.
    Note: This chicken salad can be made up a day ahead of time. It keeps in the refrigerator for a couple of days.

    Salted Nut Roll Bars Recipe

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    An easy recipe that creates a peanut butter flavored bar with a smooth and crunchy texture. This is a great bar recipe for any occasion. If you like the peanut butter flavor of this bar you should try our scrumptious Peanut Butter Pie recipe.
    Salted Nut Roll Bars Recipe
    PREP: 35 minutes
    COOK: 10 minutes
    READY IN: 45 minutes
    Container: 9
    Serving Size: 1 piece
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    Ingredients
    • 4 tablespoons butter or margarine
    • 1 package peanut butter chips, 12 oz.
    • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
    • 1 package miniature marshmallows, 10 oz.
    • 1 16 oz. jar of dry roasted peanuts
    Directions
    • Add the margarine and peanut butter chips to a medium sauce pan and heat until they have melted together. Stir as they are melting to combine evenly.
    • Remove from the heat and add sweetened condensed milk. Stir until well blended.
    • Stir the miniature marshmallows into the mixture.
    • Divide the jar of peanuts into thirds and evenly spread 1/3 on the bottom of the baking pan.
    • Stir 1/3 into the mixture above.
    • Spread mixture on top of the peanuts in the bottom of the baking pan. Carefully press the mixture evenly into the pan.
    • Sprinkle the remaining peanuts on top. After they are evenly distributed, press them slightly into the bar mixture so they stick to the bars.
    • Place in the refrigerator to store. To serve, cut into bars that are approximately 1" x 2 1/2" in size.

    Parmesan Tilapia Recipe

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    Parmesan Tilapia Recipe
    PREP: 5 minutes
    COOK: 10 minutes
    READY IN: 15 minutes
    Servings:
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    Ingredients
    • 6 filets tilapia
    • 4 eggs, beaten
    • 1 cup seasoned Italian style breadcrumbs
    • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
    • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon parsley
    • 6 tablespoons butter, melted
    • 1 lemon, sliced
    Directions
    Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray; set aside.

    In a shallow dish, beat eggs. In another shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs, cheese, pepper and parsley. Dip both sides of fillets into eggs, then breadcrumb mixture. Place on baking sheet, and drizzle melted butter over breaded fillets.

    Bake for 7-10 minutes, until internal temperature of 160°. Garnish with lemon slices, if desired.


    Homemade Tartar Sauce Recipe

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    This tartar sauce will amaze you at how delicious it is. Don't skip the egg as it adds just the right something. No more store bought sauce anymore.
    Homemade Tartar Sauce Recipe
    PREP: 5 minutes
    READY IN: 5 minutes
    Servings:
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    Ingredients
    • 1 cup mayonnaise
    • 1/3 cup dill pickle, finely chopped
    • 1 egg, hard boiled, finely chopped
    • 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
    • salt and pepper, to taste
    Directions
    Combine all ingredients.

    Chill until ready to serve.


    Oven Baked Potato Wedges Recipe

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    Great side dish for any meal. These potatoes are seasoned perfectly. Serve these baked wedges with ketchup and sour cream for a real treat.
    Oven Baked Potato Wedges Recipe
    PREP: 15 minutes
    READY IN: 1 hour
    Container: shallow baking pan
    Servings:
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    Ingredients
    • 4 potatoes
    • 1/2 cup oil
    • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
    • 1 tablespoon salt
    • 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
    • 1/2 tablespoon paprika
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
    Directions
    • Cut potatoes lengthwise into wedges, leaving peels on; arrange in single layer in shallow pan.
    • Combine remaining ingredients and pour over the potato wedges.
    • Bake 375 degrees for 45 minutes or until golden brown. Baste 2 times during cooking.

    Sunflower Vegetable Salad Recipe

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    Creamy dressing coats the cauliflower and broccoli, while the sunflower seeds and raisins add texture. Truly a great salad to bring anywhere.
    Sunflower Vegetable Salad Recipe
    PREP: 10 minutes
    READY IN: 10 minutes
    Servings:
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    Ingredients
    • 3 cups broccoli florets
    • 3 cups cauliflower florets
    • 1 red onion, diced
    • 1 cup raisins
    • 1 cup sunflower seeds, salted, toasted
    • 10 slices bacon, fried crisp and diced
    • DRESSING:
    • 1 cup salad dressing
    • 1/2 cup sugar
    • 2 teaspoons vinegar
    Directions
    In a large bowl, combine broccoli, cauliflower, onion, raisins and sunflower seeds.

    Mix salad dressing, sugar and vinegar together. Add to the vegetables. Refrigerate.

    Add diced bacon just before serving.


    Crock Pot Roast Beef and Vegetables Recipe

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    A simple slow cooker recipe that produces tender roast beef that is loaded with flavor. You will love the added bonus of the extra flavorful vegetables that are cooked along with the beef roast.
    Crock Pot Roast Beef and Vegetables Recipe
    PREP: 45 minutes
    COOK: 6 or more hours
    Container: 6 quart slow cooker
    Ingredients
    • 1 chuck roast
    • 5 potatoes peeled and quartered (I use more potatoes if I want leftovers)
    • 1 package mini carrots (No peeling!) or one pound of carrots peeled and cut up. (large bag)
    • 2 onions peeled and quartered
    • 1 can French onion soup (large can)
    • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
    • Salt and pepper
    Directions
    • Pour both cans of soup in crock pot and stir until mixed. Do not add water.
    • In a skillet, salt and pepper roast; brown in melted butter.
    • Place roast into soup. Salt and pepper vegetables and arrange around and on top of roast.
    • Cook 8 to 10 hours on low setting or until roast is fork tender.
    Leftovers: Cut remaining roast into chunks and place back in pot with leftover vegetables and broth. Heat and serve with rolls. It's even better the next day!

    Simple Pan Gravy Recipe

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    This is a gravy recipe that can be made from the pan drippings of most any type of meat. It can be adjusted for any quantity.
    Simple Pan Gravy Recipe
    PREP: 15 minutes
    COOK: 15 minutes
    Ingredients
    • Pan drippings
    • Flour (equal portions to water)
    • Water (equal portions to flour)
    • Potato water (reserved from boiled potatoes)
    • Optional: chicken bouillon, beef bouillon, gravy mix, and salt
    Directions
    • Reserve all the pan drippings from cooking whatever type of meat you are preparing. Use the pan that the meat was prepared in so that you are sure to get all the caramelized pieces that are in the bottom.
    • Separate the fat from the drippings; discard fat and return drippings to the pan.
    • Mix flour thickening by combining 1 cup of flour to 1 cup of cold water, or in any 1:1 proportions. Combine in a container with a tight lid. Shake vigorously until the flour and water mixture is smooth.
    • Add the potato water to the drippings and begin heating over medium high heat.
    • Begin to gradually add the flour and water thickening, making sure to stir vigorously as you are pouring it in to prevent lumps from forming.
    • Continue to add thickening until the gravy is the desired thickness. You may not need all of the thickening or if gravy isn't thick enough you may have to mix more. You want the gravy to be the desired thickness before it begins to boil, otherwise it is difficult to add the thickening without creating lumps in the gravy.
    • Be sure to bring the gravy to a complete full boil before serving.
    • Taste test the gravy to check flavor. If it needs extra flavor, add chicken bouillon for chicken, turkey or pork gravy; add beef bouillon for beef gravy. You can also add a gravy mix packet for extra flavor. Salt to taste.
    Note: Using the potato water from boiled potatoes is best because it will add flavor. If you don't have potato water you can use chicken broth, beef broth, or plain water.

    Orange Crush Salad Recipe

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    Cool and refreshing orange flavored salad. The orange crush gives the salad a slight sparkling taste that is perfect with the delicious creamy topping.
    Orange Crush Salad Recipe
    PREP: 30 minutes
    READY IN: 30 minutes
    Container: Large serving bowl
    Ingredients
    • 2 boxes orange jello (large boxes)
    • 2 cups hot water
    • 1 can crushed pineapple (20 oz.), drained
    • 3 cans mandarin oranges (15 oz.), drained
    • 4 cups orange crush soda (equals 32 oz.)
    • TOPPING:
    • 1/2 cup milk
    • 1 package instant vanilla pudding
    • 8 ounces cream cheese
    • 8 ounces Cool Whip
    Directions
    • Pour both packages of jello in a large serving bowl. Add 2 C hot water and let cool.
    • Add fruit and soda; set aside in the refrigerator to gel.
    • Once the jello has fully set, mix all topping ingredients together and smooth over the salad.
    Note: This recipe makes a large salad so be sure to use a large serving bowl. This salad can also be made up the day before serving. It will keep nice in the refrigerator.

    Grandmas Bread Pudding Recipe

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    Bread pudding just like grandma used to make. The warm vanilla sauce over the cinnamon-sweet bread pudding will be just what takes it over the edge. Of course, you could always serve it with some vanilla ice cream.
    Grandmas Bread Pudding Recipe
    PREP: 15 minutes
    COOK: 1 hour
    READY IN: 1.25 hours
    Servings:
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    Ingredients
    • 1 loaf white bread (1 lb loaf)
    • 1 1/4 cups sugar
    • 4 eggs
    • 4 cups milk
    • 1 stick oleo, divided
    • cinnamon
    • VANILLA SAUCE:
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 2 tablespoons corn starch
    • 1 cup boiling water
    • 1 stick oleo
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    Directions
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 inch pan.

    Break bread into pieces and place in prepared pan.

    Beat sugar, eggs and milk. Pour over the bread. Push down so bread is wet. Dot with oleo. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake for 50 minutes.

    For Vanilla Sauce, mix sugar and corn starch. Add to boiling water and cook until thick. Add oleo and vanilla. Pour this over hot bread pudding.


    Grocery List

    Ingredient Recipe
    5 pounds pork loin Pork at it's Peak
    1/2 cup white wine Pork at it's Peak
    1/4 cup vegetable oil Pork at it's Peak
    6 tablespoons dijon mustard Pork at it's Peak
    1/4 cup mushrooms, sliced Pork at it's Peak
    2 tablespoons soy sauce Pork at it's Peak
    2 tablespoons lemon juice Pork at it's Peak
    2 tablespoons onion, minced Pork at it's Peak
    2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted Pork at it's Peak
    1/2 teaspoon celery seed Pork at it's Peak
    1/2 teaspoon salt Pork at it's Peak
    1/2 teaspoon black pepper Pork at it's Peak
    5 pounds russet potatoes Twice Baked Ice Box Potatoes
    8 ounces cream cheese Twice Baked Ice Box Potatoes
    12 ounces sour cream Twice Baked Ice Box Potatoes
    1 teaspoon salt Twice Baked Ice Box Potatoes
    1 pound fresh broccoli, rinsed and trimmed Simple Oven Roasted Broccoli
    2 tablespoons olive oil Simple Oven Roasted Broccoli
    2 cloves garlic, minced Simple Oven Roasted Broccoli
    1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Simple Oven Roasted Broccoli
    1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Simple Oven Roasted Broccoli
    1/4 cup grated Parmesan (optional) Simple Oven Roasted Broccoli
    2 packages Ramen Noodles, oriental flavor Ramen Noodle Salad 4
    3 tablespoons almonds, slivered Ramen Noodle Salad 4
    1/2 cup butter Ramen Noodle Salad 4
    1 cup green onion Ramen Noodle Salad 4
    1 head Napa cabbage Ramen Noodle Salad 4
    1 cup oil Ramen Noodle Salad 4
    3/4 cup sugar Ramen Noodle Salad 4
    1/2 cup vinegar Ramen Noodle Salad 4
    2 teaspoons soy sauce Ramen Noodle Salad 4
    18 graham cracker squares, crushed No-Bake Cheesecake
    1/4 cup sugar No-Bake Cheesecake
    1/3 cup butter, melted No-Bake Cheesecake
    8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature No-Bake Cheesecake
    1/2 cup sugar No-Bake Cheesecake
    1 cup sour cream No-Bake Cheesecake
    2 teaspoons vanilla No-Bake Cheesecake
    8 ounces Cool Whip No-Bake Cheesecake
    12 eggs, hard boiled Simple Egg Salad Sandwiches
    3/4 cup salad dressing (not mayonnaise) Simple Egg Salad Sandwiches
    1 1/2 tablespoons sugar Simple Egg Salad Sandwiches
    1 pound penne pasta Two Cheese Macaroni and Cheese
    3 tablespoons butter Two Cheese Macaroni and Cheese
    4 cloves garlic - minced Two Cheese Macaroni and Cheese
    3 tablespoons flour Two Cheese Macaroni and Cheese
    1/4 teaspoon salt Two Cheese Macaroni and Cheese
    1/8 teaspoon pepper Two Cheese Macaroni and Cheese
    3 cups milk Two Cheese Macaroni and Cheese
    5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese Two Cheese Macaroni and Cheese
    1 cup Asiago cheese Two Cheese Macaroni and Cheese
    3/4 cup solid vegetable shortening Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
    1 cup sugar Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
    1 egg Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
    1 cup mashed bananas ( 2 large ripe bananas) Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
    1 1/2 cups flour Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
    1/2 teaspoon salt Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
    1 teaspoon baking soda Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
    1 teaspoon cinnamon Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
    1/2 teaspoon nutmeg Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
    2 cups oats Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
    1 cup chocolate chips Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
    1 pound spaghetti noodles Creamy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
    3 cans cream of mushroom soup Creamy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
    4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided Creamy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
    6 cups cookied chicken, diced Creamy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
    1 can mushrooms, diced Creamy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
    1/4 cup pimentos, drained Creamy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
    1/2 teaspoon salt Creamy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
    1/4 teaspoon pepper Creamy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
    2 cups chicken broth Creamy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
    2 tablespoons olive oil Garlicky Peas
    1 onion , chopped Garlicky Peas
    2 cloves garlic , minced Garlicky Peas
    16 ounces frozen green peas Garlicky Peas
    1 tablespoon chicken stock Garlicky Peas
    1 loaf French bread Baked Cheesy Garlic Bread
    1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened Baked Cheesy Garlic Bread
    2 cloves garlic, halved Baked Cheesy Garlic Bread
    1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional) Baked Cheesy Garlic Bread
    1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese Baked Cheesy Garlic Bread
    1 package manicotti Cheesy Sausage Manicotti (Italian)
    1 pound Italian sausage, browned Cheesy Sausage Manicotti (Italian)
    2 cups Mozzarella Cheese Cheesy Sausage Manicotti (Italian)
    1 package Ricotta cheese (15 ounce pkg) Cheesy Sausage Manicotti (Italian)
    1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Cheesy Sausage Manicotti (Italian)
    1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Cheesy Sausage Manicotti (Italian)
    1 jar spaghetti sauce Cheesy Sausage Manicotti (Italian)
    1 package (10 ounces) torn Romaine lettuce Caesar Salad with Salad Toppins
    1/2 cup McCormick® Salad Toppins™ Roasted Garlic Caesar Caesar Salad with Salad Toppins
    1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Caesar Salad with Salad Toppins
    3/4 cup Caesar salad dressing Caesar Salad with Salad Toppins
    1/2 cup butter, melted Italian Bubble Bread
    2 teaspoons Italian seasoning Italian Bubble Bread
    2 teaspoons garlic powder Italian Bubble Bread
    1/2 teaspoon garlic salt Italian Bubble Bread
    1 package grated Parmesan cheese (5 ounce pkg) Italian Bubble Bread
    2 loaves frozen white bread dough, thawed (1 lb loaves) Italian Bubble Bread
    1 box Uncle Ben's original wild rice Easy Chicken Wild Rice Soup
    2 tablespoons butter Easy Chicken Wild Rice Soup
    1 onion, diced Easy Chicken Wild Rice Soup
    1 stalk celery, diced Easy Chicken Wild Rice Soup
    1 carrot, diced Easy Chicken Wild Rice Soup
    1/2 cup flour Easy Chicken Wild Rice Soup
    6 cups chicken broth Easy Chicken Wild Rice Soup
    2 cups cooked chicken, diced Easy Chicken Wild Rice Soup
    1/2 teaspoon salt Easy Chicken Wild Rice Soup
    1/4 teaspoon pepper Easy Chicken Wild Rice Soup
    1 large can chicken or 2 cups of cut up chicken Chicken Salad Sandwiches
    1/2 cup chopped onion Chicken Salad Sandwiches
    1 - 2 stalks celery chopped Chicken Salad Sandwiches
    1/2 cup mayo or salad dressing (Miracle Whip) Chicken Salad Sandwiches
    1/8 teaspoon Accent seasoning Chicken Salad Sandwiches
    dash salt Chicken Salad Sandwiches
    dash pepper Chicken Salad Sandwiches
    dash garlic powder Chicken Salad Sandwiches
    4 tablespoons butter or margarine Salted Nut Roll Bars
    1 package peanut butter chips, 12 oz. Salted Nut Roll Bars
    1 can sweetened condensed milk Salted Nut Roll Bars
    1 package miniature marshmallows, 10 oz. Salted Nut Roll Bars
    1 16 oz. jar of dry roasted peanuts Salted Nut Roll Bars
    6 filets tilapia Parmesan Tilapia
    4 eggs, beaten Parmesan Tilapia
    1 cup seasoned Italian style breadcrumbs Parmesan Tilapia
    1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Parmesan Tilapia
    1/8 teaspoon black pepper Parmesan Tilapia
    1 tablespoon parsley Parmesan Tilapia
    6 tablespoons butter, melted Parmesan Tilapia
    1 lemon, sliced Parmesan Tilapia
    1 cup mayonnaise Homemade Tartar Sauce
    1/3 cup dill pickle, finely chopped Homemade Tartar Sauce
    1 egg, hard boiled, finely chopped Homemade Tartar Sauce
    1 dash Worcestershire sauce Homemade Tartar Sauce
    4 potatoes Oven Baked Potato Wedges
    1/2 cup oil Oven Baked Potato Wedges
    2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese Oven Baked Potato Wedges
    1 tablespoon salt Oven Baked Potato Wedges
    1/2 tablespoon garlic powder Oven Baked Potato Wedges
    1/2 tablespoon paprika Oven Baked Potato Wedges
    1/4 teaspoon pepper Oven Baked Potato Wedges
    3 cups broccoli florets Sunflower Vegetable Salad
    3 cups cauliflower florets Sunflower Vegetable Salad
    1 red onion, diced Sunflower Vegetable Salad
    1 cup raisins Sunflower Vegetable Salad
    1 cup sunflower seeds, salted, toasted Sunflower Vegetable Salad
    10 slices bacon, fried crisp and diced Sunflower Vegetable Salad
    1 cup salad dressing Sunflower Vegetable Salad
    1/2 cup sugar Sunflower Vegetable Salad
    2 teaspoons vinegar Sunflower Vegetable Salad
    1 chuck roast Crock Pot Roast Beef and Vegetables
    5 potatoes peeled and quartered (I use more potatoes if I want leftovers) Crock Pot Roast Beef and Vegetables
    1 package mini carrots (No peeling!) or one pound of carrots peeled and cut up. (large bag) Crock Pot Roast Beef and Vegetables
    2 onions peeled and quartered Crock Pot Roast Beef and Vegetables
    1 can French onion soup (large can) Crock Pot Roast Beef and Vegetables
    1 can cream of mushroom soup Crock Pot Roast Beef and Vegetables
    2 boxes orange jello (large boxes) Orange Crush Salad
    2 cups hot water Orange Crush Salad
    1 can crushed pineapple (20 oz.), drained Orange Crush Salad
    3 cans mandarin oranges (15 oz.), drained Orange Crush Salad
    4 cups orange crush soda (equals 32 oz.) Orange Crush Salad
    1/2 cup milk Orange Crush Salad
    1 package instant vanilla pudding Orange Crush Salad
    8 ounces cream cheese Orange Crush Salad
    8 ounces Cool Whip Orange Crush Salad
    1 loaf white bread (1 lb loaf) Grandma's Bread Pudding
    1 1/4 cups sugar Grandma's Bread Pudding
    4 eggs Grandma's Bread Pudding
    4 cups milk Grandma's Bread Pudding
    1 stick oleo, divided Grandma's Bread Pudding
    1 cup sugar Grandma's Bread Pudding
    2 tablespoons corn starch Grandma's Bread Pudding
    1 cup boiling water Grandma's Bread Pudding
    1 stick oleo Grandma's Bread Pudding
    1 teaspoon vanilla Grandma's Bread Pudding
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