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Meal Plan: May 31 - June 6, 2015


Garlic Herb Seasoned Tilapia Recipe

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Tilapia gets a coating of seasoned lemon butter before broiling for a quick, easy and healthy dinner.
Garlic Herb Seasoned Tilapia Recipe
PREP: 5 minutes
COOK: 10 minutes
Serving Description: Makes 4 servings.
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Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Perfect Pinch® Salt Free Garlic & Herb Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon McCormick® Onion Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Black Pepper, Ground
  • 1 pound tilapia fillets
Directions

1. Mix butter, lemon juice, Seasoning, onion powder and pepper in small bowl until well blended.

 

2. Place fish on broiler pan. Brush butter mixture over fish.

 

3. Broil 10 to 12 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Test Kitchen Tip: Substitute red snapper, striped bass, flounder or sole for the tilapia.

Broccoli Cauliflower and Rice Casserole Recipe

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This dish is a great side dish to accompany any meal. You can make it a day or two in advance, too. Who doesn't love cheesy broccoli and cauliflower?
Broccoli Cauliflower and Rice Casserole Recipe
PREP: 20 minutes
COOK: 30 minutes
READY IN: 50 minutes
Container: 9x13 baking dish
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Ingredients
  • 1 cup rice - uncooked
  • 10 ounces broccoli - chopped
  • 10 ounces cauliflower
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 onion - chopped
  • 1 pound processed cheese
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • salt and pepper - to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups crackers - crushed
Directions
  • Cook rice according to package directions.
  • In a large saucepan, simmer broccoli and cauliflower in boiling water for 8-10 minutes, or until softened but still crunchy. Drain and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large saucepan, melt butter and saute onion until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in cauliflower, broccoli and rice until combined. Add in the cheese, chicken soup and milk. Transfer the entire mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish and sprinkle the crackers on top.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.

Lettuce Wedge Salad Recipe

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Iceberg lettuce is back with its crisp texture and light flavor. The homemade dressing is full of flavor and tastes from scratch even though a little help is used with the packet of ranch dressing.
Lettuce Wedge Salad Recipe
PREP: 25 minutes
READY IN: 25 minutes
Ingredients
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 packet ranch dressing mix (2 oz packet)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce, cored and cut into 4 large wedges
Directions
Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crisp; remove bacon and drain on paper towels, reserving 1 tablespoon of drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon.

Saute onion in reserved hot drippings over medium heat for 10 minutes or until tender and lightly browned. Remove from heat; cool.

Process onion, buttermilk, sour cream, ranch dressing mix, basil and garlic cloves in food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.

Top each lettuce wedge with dressing; sprinkle with bacon. Top with additional shredded basil if desired.

NOTE: You can make the dressing ahead of time and store in refrigerator. This recipe take more time to make the dressing from scratch, but it's well worth it.


Lemon Velvet Cake Recipe

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Lemon Velvet Cake Recipe
PREP: 30 minutes
COOK: 10 minutes
READY IN: 40 minutes
Ingredients
  • CAKE:
  • 1 package cake mix - lemon flavored
  • 1 package instant lemon pudding
  • 2/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup water
  • FROSTING:
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Directions
  • Mix all cake ingredients together (do not follow box instructions on the cake mix).
  • Beat for 7 - 10 minutes and bake according to the cake box.
  • When done, immediately poke entire cake with a fork to create holes and pour frosting over hot cake.
  • Taste great warm.

Spaghetti with Meatballs and Sauce Recipe

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This homemade spaghetti recipe is perfect for any weeknight. Add a quick salad and garlic toast for a complete and satisfying meal the whole family will enjoy.
Spaghetti with Meatballs and Sauce Recipe
PREP: 45 minutes
COOK: 45 minutes
Container: Stock pot or dutch oven
Ingredients
  • MEATBALLS:
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 eggs
  • 14 saltine cracker squares
  • 1 teaspoon onion salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • SAUCE:
  • 1 can tomato juice (46 oz.)
  • 1 can tomato soup
  • 1 medium onion, cut into quarters (separate pieces)
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon onion salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
  • Mix the ground beef, eggs, crackers, onion salt, salt, and pepper. Mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
  • Take a large spoonful of the ground beef mixture and roll into a ball. Place the meatballs in the bottom of a Dutch oven or stock pot; brown until they are no longer pink in the middle.
  • Remove the meatballs from the pan and set aside. Drain the grease from the pan and then put back on the burner; add about a half inch of the tomato juice to the pan and cook to loosen the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Once the browned bits are all loosened, add the remaining tomato juice.
  • Add the tomato soup, onion, sugar, butter, onion salt, garlic salt, and salt. Stir and cook until mixture is simmering.
  • Add the meatballs back in the sauce and allow everything to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Cook the vermicelli while the sauce and meatballs are simmering.
  • When the vermicelli is done cooking, drain the water and serve it topped with the sauce and meatballs.

Easy Oreo Cookie Salad Recipe

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Kids will eat every last bite of the sweet salad. Creamy whipped topping, tangy buttermilk and instant pudding all mixed around everyone's favorite Oreo cookie crumbs!
Easy Oreo Cookie Salad Recipe
PREP: 15 minutes
READY IN: 15 minutes
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Ingredients
  • 1/2 package Oreo cookies
  • 2 packages instant vanilla pudding (3 oz pkgs)
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 8 ounces whipped topping, thawed
Directions
  • Crumble the Oreos and set aside.
  • Mix pudding with buttermilk. Fold in thawed whipped topping and Oreos.
  • Garnish with crumbled or mini Oreos.

Simple Garlic Toast Recipe

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Super simple garlic toast that goes great with lasagna, spaghetti, chili, salads, and much more. It only takes three ingredients to make this tasty toasted garlic bread.
Simple Garlic Toast Recipe
Ingredients
  • 1 pound French bread - plain or seasoned
  • 8 tablespoons to 12 tablespoons of butter or margarine, softened (use more if needed)
  • Garlic salt
Directions
  • Slice the bread into 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick slices.
  • Butter each side generously with the softened butter.
  • Lay buttered slices on a baking sheet and sprinkle the tops lightly with garlic salt.
  • Place under the broiler in your oven until lightly toasted on top.
  • Turn the slices over once the tops are toasted and toast the bottom side.
  • Remove from the baking sheet when they are toasted on both sides.
  • Serve and enjoy!
Note: As you are toasting the bread, the slices will not toast evenly so watch closely and take the baking sheet out and turn the slices as they get done on one side. Remove them from the pan as they get toasted on both sides. They toast pretty quickly under the broiler once they get started so be sure to watch them closely so they do not burn.

Cheese and Beef Taco Casserole Recipe

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Tortilla chips are layered with taco seasoned beef, then cheese and topped with more chips. A simple weeknight meal that is sure to please. Serve it with a side salad and you're done.
Cheese and Beef Taco Casserole Recipe
PREP: 45 minutes
COOK: 30 minutes
READY IN: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings:
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Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 package taco seasoning
  • 2 cans tomato sauce (8 oz cans)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 package tortilla chips
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
  • Brown ground beef and onions in butter; drain.
  • Stir in seasoning, tomato sauce and water; simmer 30 minutes.
  • Layer tortilla chips, meat mixture, Cheddar cheese and more chips.
  • Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees F.

Mexican Rice Side Dish Recipe

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A quick-and-easy to make Mexican side dish. This rice is a nice accompaniment to any Mexican meal.
Mexican Rice Side Dish Recipe
PREP: 5 minutes
COOK: 25 minutes
READY IN: 30 minutes
Servings:
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Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup instant brown rice
Directions
  • Add the tomato sauce, onion salt, cumin, and water to a saucepan and heat to a boil.
  • Once the water and other ingredients begin to boil, add the butter and rice; reduce heat so mixture is at a slow simmer.
  • Cover the rice and allow to cook for 20 to 25 minutes. Check rice for tenderness.
  • Remove from heat and let the rice stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.

Apple Dessert Enchiladas Recipe

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Similar to hot apple pie, this apple enchilada is sure to be a hit. It is a delicious way to end any of your Mexican style meals.
Apple Dessert Enchiladas Recipe
PREP: 30 minutes
COOK: 45 minutes
Container: 9 x 13 baking dish
Serving Description: 1 enchilada
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Ingredients
  • 10 floured tortillas (small)
  • 1 can apple pie filling
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 1/2 sticks butter
  • Cinnamon (1 teaspoon) & sugar (1/4 cup) for sprinkling
Directions
  • Put apple pie filling in tortilla and roll like an enchilada. Note: It is easier if you heat the tortilla for about 10 seconds in the microwave before rolling.
  • Place in the baking dish with the open flap side down.
  • Combine sugar, water and butter in a small sauce pan; bring to a boil.
  • Pour over tortillas. Let stand for one hour.
  • Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. Bake at for 45 minutes in an oven preheated to 350° F.
  • Let stand for about 5 minutes before serving. Serve on their own or with a scoop of ice cream.
Note: You may not need the whole 1/4 cup of cinnamon & sugar mixture. Use to your own taste.

Chicken Tater Tot Hotdish Recipe

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Tater tot hotdish made with chicken. This tater tot hotdish is flavored with ranch dressing mix and includes peas and corn for a complete meal. It is topped with cheese and bacon for an extra special touch of flavor.
Chicken Tater Tot Hotdish Recipe
PREP: 45 minutes
COOK: 1 hour
Container: 9 x 13 or 11 x 13 baking dish
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Ingredients
  • 8 slices bacon
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup ranch salad dressing (bottled dressing)
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 cups diced cooked chicken
  • 1 can chicken with rice soup (26 oz.)
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen corn
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 package tater tots (2 lb. pkg.)
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Directions
  • Cook the bacon and then cut into small pieces; set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350° F. Grease the bottom and sides of the baking dish.
  • Combine the sour cream, ranch dressing, and milk together in a large bowl. Stir until blended.
  • Add the chicken, chicken with rice soup, corn, and peas; stir to mix into the creamed mixture.
  • Pour this mixture into the prepared baking dish. Distribute the tater tots on top evenly.
  • Sprinkle the cheese over the tater tots and the bacon on top of the cheese.
  • Place in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour.
Note: The mixture may seem a little soupy before adding the tater tots but it will not be that way once it is baked. Also, using rotisserie chicken from the deli at the super market makes the preparation of this recipe a lot easier.

KFC Cole Slaw Recipe

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A tasty cole slaw recipe with a sweet and creamy dressing. Perfect side dish for serving with your favorite sandwich, fish, chicken, or any other entree.
KFC Cole Slaw Recipe
PREP: 20 minutes
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Ingredients
  • 8 cups cabbage, shred or finely chopped (A 14 oz. bag of pre-shredded cole slaw mix is about the right amount.)
  • 1/4 cup carrot, shredded
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
Directions
  • Shred cabbage and carrots; or cut cabbage and carrots into small pieces about the size of rice kernels. (The food processor is great for this!) Prepare it according to your family's likes.
  • In salad bowl, combine the sugar, salt, pepper, milk, mayonnaise, buttermilk, vinegar and lemon juice. Beat until smooth.
  • Add the cabbage and carrots. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate.

Bacon Ranch Pull-Aparts Recipe

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Flavorful little bites of bread that are a nice addition to any meal or on their own they make a delicious savory snack.
Bacon Ranch Pull-Aparts Recipe
PREP: 30 minutes
COOK: 25 minutes
READY IN: 25 minutes
Container: Baking sheet
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Ingredients
  • 1 pound frozen bread dough
  • 12 bacon strips
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 packet ranch salad dressing mix (1 oz.)
Directions
  • Thaw dough as directed on package.
  • Dice bacon and cook for 5 or 10 minutes in a skillet. Do not cook until crispy, just cook partially; drain on paper towels and set aside.
  • Roll or press dough out into a rectangle that is about 1/2 inch thick. Coat top with 1 tbsp. of olive oil.
  • Cut dough into 1-inch wide strips and then cut crosswise at 1-inch widths to form 1-inch pieces; place in a large bowl.
  • Add the bacon pieces, dressing mix, and the other tablespoon of olive oil. Toss everything together until evenly distributed.
  • Place the pieces on a baking sheet so that they are just touching or not quite touching. Make sure all the bacon is distributed throughout.
  • Cover lightly with plastic wrap and set in a warm place for about 30 minutes or until pieces have doubled in size.
  • Have oven preheated to 350° F. Place in the oven uncovered and bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and lightly cover with foil and return to the oven; bake for 5 to 10 additional minutes or until golden brown.

Easy White Sloppy Joes Recipe

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A creamy and delicious new take on the classic tomato-style sloppy joe. You'll be amazed at how tasty AND easy it actually is.
Easy White Sloppy Joes Recipe
PREP: 15 minutes
COOK: 10 minutes
READY IN: 25 minutes
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Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 onion, diced
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup, undiluted
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
  • 1 package hamburger buns
Directions
Brown ground beef and onion in a skillet; drain.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix the soup, ketchup and mustard.

Pour soup mixture over ground beef mixture and stir. Heat through.

Serve with on hamburger buns.


Macaroni Salad Recipe

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A basic macaroni salad that can be adjusted to your taste. You can substitute chicken, crab, or shrimp for the ham and add pepper, carrots, or cucumbers to make it just the way you like it.
Macaroni Salad Recipe
PREP: 1 hour
COOK: 10 minutes
Ingredients
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni (or favorite salad pasta), uncooked
  • 3 cups salad dressing (or mayonnaise, if preferred)
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 cup diced ham
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 2 slices Velveeta cheese, cubed
Directions
  • Cook macaroni, rinse with cold water, drain, and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, add the salad dressing, milk, onion salt, pepper, and sugar; stir together until well mixed.
  • Add the drained macaroni to the dressing mixture; stir to evenly coat the macaroni.
  • Add the ham, celery, and cheese; stir to evenly distribute. Taste test and add more onion salt, pepper, or sugar as needed.
  • Note: Add or substitute desired ingredients. You could substitute chicken, crab, or shrimp in place of the ham. If desired, you could add other vegetables, such as peppers, carrots, and cucumbers. If you add other ingredients you may need to add a little more salad dressing so that the salad does not get too dry.

Easy Baked Beans with Bacon Recipe

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A sweet barbecue beans recipe with the savory flavor of bacon. If you like your baked beans a little sweet, this is the perfect recipe for you. It has just the right combination of sweet and savory flavor.
Easy Baked Beans with Bacon Recipe
PREP: 15 minutes
COOK: 2.5 hours
Container: 2 quart casserole
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Ingredients
  • 2 cans pork and beans (16 to 18 ounce cans)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard (can use 1 T. prepared mustard)
  • 6 slices uncooked bacon, cut inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
Directions
  • Empty 1 can pork beans into greased casserole.
  • Combine brown sugar and dry mustard; sprinkle half over beans.
  • Top with remaining beans, sprinkle rest of sugar mixture, add chopped bacon and ketchup over beans.
  • Bake uncovered for 2 1/2 hours at 325° F.
    • Note: The beans can also be cooked in a slow cooker. Cook for 6 hours on low or 1 hour on high and 4 hours on low. If beans seem runny towards the end of cooking time, cook on high, with the cover off, for an hour.

Hershey Syrup Brownies Recipe

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These moist and scrumptious brownies are the perfect treat for anyone that loves chocolate or has a sweet tooth. The Hershey Syrup gives the brownies their nice chocolaty flavor and super moist texture.
Hershey Syrup Brownies Recipe
PREP: 45 minutes
COOK: 30 minutes
READY IN: 1.25 hours
Container: 10 1/2
Ingredients
  • 1 stick margarine
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 eggs (1 at a time)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup plus 1 T. flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 dash salt
  • 1 Hershey Syrup (16 ounce )
  • FROSTING:
  • 6 tablespoons shortenings or margarine
  • 6 tablespoons milk or half -n- half
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Directions
  • Cream together melted margarine and sugar; beat in eggs one at a time.
  • Add the vanilla.
  • Add in the flour, baking powder, and salt; then add Hershey's syrup.
  • Pour in a greased 11x15-inch jelly roll pan.
  • Bake at 325° for 30 minutes.
FROSTING:
  • Combine the margarine, milk, and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; allow to boil for 30 seconds.
  • Add chocolate chips and beat until creamy.
  • Cool frosting until it has thickened enough to spread on the brownies.

Brats in a Blanket Recipe

Wrapped in crescent rolls for a different twist to your grilled brats. The grilled crescent is a creative and tasty way to dress up your next brats.
Brats in a Blanket Recipe
PREP: 30 minutes
COOK: 10 minutes
READY IN: 40 minutes
Ingredients
  • bratwurst
  • 1 package refrigerated cresecent-roll dough (use the large size crescent rolls)
Directions
  • Grill bratwurst sausages until the grill-marks are slightly visible, but not prominent.
  • Remove brats from the grill and allow them to cool just slightly. Roll lightly on a paper towel to remove some of the grease from the surface of the brats.
  • Wrap each brat in a triangle of refrigerated crescent-roll dough.
  • Return the wrapped brats to the grill and turn frequently (every 1 or 2 minutes) until the dough is golden brown.
Note: If you wrap the brats immediately after removing from the grill, the high heat and grease on the brats make it harder to wrap in the crescent rolls.

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
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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.

Fried Green Beans Recipe

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Green beans fried in butter until slightly browned, adding a boost of flavor to this popular vegetable. Your family will love this easy and tasty method of cooking green beans.
Fried Green Beans Recipe
PREP: 10 minutes
COOK: 20 minutes
READY IN: 30 minutes
Container: Large skillet
Ingredients
  • 1 pound green beans
  • 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
  • Snap ends of beans and leave whole.
  • Boil or steam green beans until just crisp-tender. Beans should still have a little bite to them. Do not overcook.
  • Drain off any moisture and pat dry with paper towels.
  • In a large skillet, heat the butter or margarine until sizzling.
  • Add the green beans and fried over medium-high heat until beans are lightly browned. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve immediately while still warm.

Round Steak and Gravy Recipe

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A perfect recipe for cooking round steak. This less expensive cut of meat can be made into a tasty meal that your family will request time after time.
Round Steak and Gravy Recipe
PREP: 45 minutes
COOK: 45 minutes
READY IN: 1.5 hours
Container: Large skillet
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Ingredients
  • 3 pounds tenderized round steak
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup margarine
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • Water (or milk)
Directions
  • Remove most of the excess fat from the tenderized round steak and cut the steak into serving size pieces. If using round steak that is not tenderized, pound it with a tenderizing mallet.
  • Mix the flour, salt, and pepper together in a shallow bowl.
  • Heat about a tablespoon of the margarine in the skillet over medium to medium-high heat until sizzling.
  • Dredge the steak pieces in the flour and place in the skillet. Only add enough pieces to cover the bottom without crowding.
  • Cook until nicely browned on both sides. Remove from the skillet and place on a plate. Set them aside and fill the skillet with more steak pieces. Continue this process until all the pieces have been browned. You will have to add more margarine in between each batch and maybe a little just before turning each batch. You may end up needing a little more than a 1/4 cup of margarine.
  • Once all the pieces have been browned, place all the browned steak pieces back in the skillet. Pieces will have to be layered.
  • Spread the can of cream of mushroom soup over the top of the steak, cover, and heat until soup is bubbling around the edges. Then turn the heat down to a simmer and allow it to cook, covered, for 45 to 60 minutes.
  • Once the steak is done, remove it from the pan, scraping off some of the soup from its surface back into the pan. Place the steak on a serving platter.
  • Once the steak has been removed, add a little water (or milk) to the skillet, being careful not to add too much or it will thin the gravy too much. Mix it into the soup, scraping the sides and bottom to blend the flavorful piece into the gravy. Bring to a boil and then remove from the heat and pour into a serving bowl.
  • Serve the gravy over mashed potatoes (homemade or instant), along with the tenderized round steak.
Note: If you would like more gravy you can add more milk or water and then thicken it with a flour and water thickener. Season as needed with salt and pepper.

Simple Mashed Potatoes Recipe

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Simple Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients
  • 5 pounds potatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup half and half, warmed
  • 1/2 cup butter
Directions
  • Peel and slice potatoes; cut into cubes. Put potatoes in saucepan, and pour in enough water to barely cover them. Bring to a boil, and turn heat down to medium. When potatoes are tender, drain well and put them back into the saucepan.
  • Add the butter and warm half and half. Mix with potato masher or electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Salt to taste.
Note:Milk could be substituted for the half and half if desired.

Frozen Sweet Corn not Precooked Recipe

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Avoid the hassle of precooking sweet corn when you are freezing it with this easy frozen corn recipe. Just cut off the cob, and mix with ice water, sugar, and salt.
Frozen Sweet Corn not Precooked Recipe
Container: Freezer-safe containers or bags
Ingredients
  • 15 cups Fresh sweet corn cut off the cob - per batch
  • 5 cups ice water
  • 1/2 cup sugar - per batch
  • 2 tablespoons salt - per batch
Directions
  • Husk and clean sweet corn, removing as much silk as possible.
  • Prepare a large bowl of ice water and set up a workspace where the water, sugar and salt are located. Also, allow enough space for a large bowl for mixing the corn and an area where you can fill freezer containers or bags.
  • Slice the corn kernels from the cob into a thoroughly cleaned sink.
  • Combine 15 cups of corn with 5 cups of ice water, 1/2 cup of sugar, and 2 tablespoons of salt.
  • Stir mixture together and the scoop into freezer containers or bags. You can fill pint, quart or gallon size containers. Use whatever you feel is appropriate for your use. Divide liquid evenly between the containers. The liquid is used when you cook the corn before serving.
  • Seal the containers or bags tightly. Be sure to leave room for expansion when the corn freezes.
  • Place the corn in the freezer as soon as possible.
  • TO SERVE: When you are going to serve the frozen corn, place the entire contents in a pan and boil until cooked thoroughly. You will know when it is done by its flavor. If it is done it will have the sweet flavor of sweet corn. If it isn't it will have a raw corn flavor, which means you just need to cook it longer. It can also be cooked in the microwave. Just place frozen corn in a covered microwave-safe dish and make sure there is plenty of room in the dish for when the corn boils. Cook on high for 5 minutes; take out and break up frozen pieces. Return to microwave and cook for 10 minutes; remove and stir. Microwave for 5 more minutes; drain juices and serve.
Note: If you use freezer bags be sure to place them in the freezer standing up so the juices don't leak out. Once they are frozen you can lay them down to store.

Super Easy Fruit Salad Recipe

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Easy and yummy! The peach pie filling keeps the bananas from browning so you can make this in advance.
Super Easy Fruit Salad Recipe
PREP: 15 minutes
COOK: 0 minutes
READY IN: 15 minutes
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Ingredients
  • 2 cups strawberries, sliced
  • 2 cups green grapes
  • 3 kiwi fruit, peeled, sliced
  • 3 bananas, peeled, sliced
  • 1 can peach pie filling (21 ounce can)
Directions
In large bowl combine strawberries, grapes, kiwi, and bananas.

Gently mix in peach pie filling.

Chill for 1 hour before serving.


Layered Strawberry Pound Cake Recipe

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A dense and moist pound cake layered with strawberries and a wonderful cream cheese frosting. This Strawberry Pound Cake won't last long at your next barbecue or pot luck dinner.
Layered Strawberry Pound Cake Recipe
PREP: 30 minutes
COOK: 45 minutes
READY IN: 1.5 hours
Container: 8 or 9 inch cake pan
Serving Description: 1 slice
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Ingredients
  • CAKE:
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 9 tablespoons butter - at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 3 eggs - large and at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup sour cream - at room temperature
  • 1 pound strawberries - fresh
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • FROSTING:
  • 16 ounces cream cheese - at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup butter - at room temperature
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
Directions
  • Sift the flour, cornstarch and salt together.
  • Cream the butter and sugar on medium speed with an electric mixer.
  • Add in the eggs one at a time making sure that each is incorporated before adding the next.
  • Add in the vanilla and sour cream.
  • Slowly add in the sifted dry ingredients into the mixture until well combined.
  • Pour into a buttered and floured cake pan.
  • Bake in a preheated 350° oven for 45-50 minutes or just until it is set. You don't want to over bake it because it will dry out.
  • Meanwhile, clean the strawberries and dice them.
  • Place them into a bowl and add in the 4 tablespoons of sugar. Place into the refrigerator until ready to use.
  • Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool on a cooling rack. Remove the cake from the pan and slice the cake in half horizontally.
  • Mix together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar and vanilla with an electric mixer until nice and creamy.
  • Spread half of the strawberries over the top of the bottom layer of the cake.
  • Take the top half of the cake and frost the TOP of the cake and then place the frosted side on top of the bottom half. This will give you a nice flat topped cake when finished.
  • Spread the remaining strawberries over the top of the cake and then frost the entire cake. You may not need to use all of the frosting. You should be able to see pieces of the strawberries showing through the frosting.
  • Place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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