Stick on those pecans
~1/2 cup pecan halves (pulverized)
~4 (6-oz.) fresh tilapia fillets
~1 tsp salt
~1/2 tsp garlic powder
~1/4 tsp pepper
~3 tbsp butter
Here's to fish!
1.Process pecans in a food processor until finely chopped.
2.Sprinkle fish fillets with salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
3.Dredge fish in finely chopped pecans.
4.Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add fish, and cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until well browned and fish flakes with a fork.
Some Variations
+Add some green onion for some extra flavor
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Throw it in the crockpot
~2 cups sliced carrots (about 4 medium)
~1 1/2 cups chopped onion (3 medium)
~1 cup chopped celery (2 stalks)
~2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
~1 bay leaf
~11/2 -2 pounds boneless, skinned chicken breast partially cooked
~2 10.75-ounce cans reduced fat condensed cream of chicken soup
~3/4 cup water
~1 tsp dried thyme, crushed
~1/4 tsp black pepper
~8 oz dried wide noodles
~1 cup frozen peas
~dash of salt and pepper
Put it in the pot...
1.Place carrots, onion, celery, parsley, and bay leaf into the crockpot.
2.Cut chicken into small pieces and place chicken on top of vegetables.
3.In mixing bowl stir together soup, water, thyme,and dash of pepper and salt.
4.Pour over chicken and veggies in cooker.
5.Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or on high for 4-4 1/2 hours.
6.Cook noodles according to package and drain.
7.Stir peas and noodles into soup mixture.
8.Discard bayleaf before serving.
Some Variations:
+ Garlic, garlic its good for the heart.
+ The more veggies the better and some corn when adding peas.
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~2 cups sliced carrots (about 4 medium)
~1 1/2 cups chopped onion (3 medium)
~1 cup chopped celery (2 stalks)
~2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
~1 bay leaf
~11/2 -2 pounds boneless, skinned chicken breast partially cooked
~2 10.75-ounce cans reduced fat condensed cream of chicken soup
~3/4 cup water
~1 tsp dried thyme, crushed
~1/4 tsp black pepper
~8 oz dried wide noodles
~1 cup frozen peas
~dash of salt and pepper
Put it in the pot...
1.Place carrots, onion, celery, parsley, and bay leaf into the crockpot.
2.Cut chicken into small pieces and place chicken on top of vegetables.
3.In mixing bowl stir together soup, water, thyme,and dash of pepper and salt.
4.Pour over chicken and veggies in cooker.
5.Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or on high for 4-4 1/2 hours.
6.Cook noodles according to package and drain.
7.Stir peas and noodles into soup mixture.
8.Discard bayleaf before serving.
Some Variations:
+ Garlic, garlic its good for the heart.
+ The more veggies the better and some corn when adding peas.
Raise your forks!
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A little of the north with a big southern twist
~ 5 medium sized potatoes, cubed ( I leave the skins on, wash good!)
~ 1/4 cup of milk
~ 1/3 cup of sour cream ( I use fat free)
~ 1/3 cup of Miracle Whip
~ Heaping tablespoon of butter
~ A few shakes of salt and pepper
Mix it all up
1. Boil potatoes in water until a can poke with a fork and remove easily.
2. Drain potatoes.
3. Add milk, sour cream, MircaleWhip, butter, salt and pepper.
4. Mix with hand mixer.
Some Variations
+ Add garlic, to give the potatoes a hearty flavor
+ Use red potatoes instead of russet
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~ 5 medium sized potatoes, cubed ( I leave the skins on, wash good!)
~ 1/4 cup of milk
~ 1/3 cup of sour cream ( I use fat free)
~ 1/3 cup of Miracle Whip
~ Heaping tablespoon of butter
~ A few shakes of salt and pepper
Mix it all up
1. Boil potatoes in water until a can poke with a fork and remove easily.
2. Drain potatoes.
3. Add milk, sour cream, MircaleWhip, butter, salt and pepper.
4. Mix with hand mixer.
Some Variations
+ Add garlic, to give the potatoes a hearty flavor
+ Use red potatoes instead of russet
Raise your forks!
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Just like crab cakes
~2 cans of tuna, drained
~1 cup cheddar cheese
~1/2 cup ranch salad dressing
~1 egg, lightly beaten
~1/4 cup chopped onion
~1/4 cup chopped green pepper
~1 cup bread crumbs
~1 tbsp olive oil
Make the patties
1. Combine tuna, 3/4 cup bread crumbs, cheese, egg, ranch dressing, onion, and pepper.
2. Form patties coat each side with the remaining bread crumbs.
3. Heat olive oil in a small pan on stove.
4. Cook each patty 3-5 minutes on each side.
Some Variations:
+ You may leave out the veggies or add others of your favorites.
+You may need more olive oil.
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~2 cans of tuna, drained
~1 cup cheddar cheese
~1/2 cup ranch salad dressing
~1 egg, lightly beaten
~1/4 cup chopped onion
~1/4 cup chopped green pepper
~1 cup bread crumbs
~1 tbsp olive oil
Make the patties
1. Combine tuna, 3/4 cup bread crumbs, cheese, egg, ranch dressing, onion, and pepper.
2. Form patties coat each side with the remaining bread crumbs.
3. Heat olive oil in a small pan on stove.
4. Cook each patty 3-5 minutes on each side.
Some Variations:
+ You may leave out the veggies or add others of your favorites.
+You may need more olive oil.
Raise your forks!
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Something to wake up for.
~ 1 box of yellow cake mix
~ 1 can of apple pie filling
~ 3 eggs
Topping
~ 1/4 cup margarine,melted
~ 3/4 cup brown sugar
~ 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
~ 2 tsp. cinnamon
Here is your breakfast
1. Beat eggs in large bowl and stir in cake mix.
2. Then add apple pie filling, stir.
3. Pour into greased 13x9 pan or 2 round pans.
4. Stir all topping ingredients together and spoon on top of cake batter.
5. Swirl with a knife to evenly distribute the topping.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes.
Some Variations:
+ Get nutty... add a 1/2 cup of pecans or walnuts.
+ Switch up the fruit, cherry or peach pie filling.
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~ 1 box of yellow cake mix
~ 1 can of apple pie filling
~ 3 eggs
Topping
~ 1/4 cup margarine,melted
~ 3/4 cup brown sugar
~ 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
~ 2 tsp. cinnamon
Here is your breakfast
1. Beat eggs in large bowl and stir in cake mix.
2. Then add apple pie filling, stir.
3. Pour into greased 13x9 pan or 2 round pans.
4. Stir all topping ingredients together and spoon on top of cake batter.
5. Swirl with a knife to evenly distribute the topping.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes.
Some Variations:
+ Get nutty... add a 1/2 cup of pecans or walnuts.
+ Switch up the fruit, cherry or peach pie filling.
Raise your forks!
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You need a really big mixing bowl
~ 1 pkg refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts)
~ 16 oz chunky salsa
~ 1 can Cream of Chicken soup
~ 1 cup sour cream
~ 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
~ 1 pkg frozen whole kernel corn
~ 2 cans (9.75 oz. each) Chunk Chicken Breasts in water, drain
~ 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
Mix it all up:
1. Stir salsa, soup, sour cream, cheese, corn, chicken, and beans in a large bowl.
2. Pour mixture into a 13x9 baking dish.
3. Roll out pie crusts to form a rectangle. Approx. 14x10. Place on top of chicken mixture and cut slits in crusts.
4. Bake 40 minutes at 400 degrees or until crust is golden brown.
Some Variations:
+My husbands adds extra heat with Texas Pete.
+Not a chicken fan? Add in shredded pork or cooked ground beefor turkey.
+Pour in 1/2 cup of rice to add more texture.
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~ 1 pkg refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts)
~ 16 oz chunky salsa
~ 1 can Cream of Chicken soup
~ 1 cup sour cream
~ 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
~ 1 pkg frozen whole kernel corn
~ 2 cans (9.75 oz. each) Chunk Chicken Breasts in water, drain
~ 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
Mix it all up:
1. Stir salsa, soup, sour cream, cheese, corn, chicken, and beans in a large bowl.
2. Pour mixture into a 13x9 baking dish.
3. Roll out pie crusts to form a rectangle. Approx. 14x10. Place on top of chicken mixture and cut slits in crusts.
4. Bake 40 minutes at 400 degrees or until crust is golden brown.
Some Variations:
+My husbands adds extra heat with Texas Pete.
+Not a chicken fan? Add in shredded pork or cooked ground beefor turkey.
+Pour in 1/2 cup of rice to add more texture.
Raise your forks!
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Halfway easy...
~1 lb ground turkey or beef
~1/4 cup chopped onion
~1/4 cup green pepper
~1/4 cup rolled oats
~1 egg, beaten
Sauce
~1/2 cup ketchup
~2 tbsp brown sugar
~2 tspprepared mustard
Roll em'
1.Combine first five ingredients for meatballs.
2.Shape balls and brown in skillet. Drain off fat; place in slow cooker.
3.Mix sauce ingredients and pour over meatballs.
4.Cook for 4 to 6 hours on low.
Some Variations:
+Use breadcrumbs insteard of oats
+Not crazy about veggies? Leave them out.
+Italian? Use your favorite spaghetti sauce instead of the BBQ sauce
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~1 lb ground turkey or beef
~1/4 cup chopped onion
~1/4 cup green pepper
~1/4 cup rolled oats
~1 egg, beaten
Sauce
~1/2 cup ketchup
~2 tbsp brown sugar
~2 tspprepared mustard
Roll em'
1.Combine first five ingredients for meatballs.
2.Shape balls and brown in skillet. Drain off fat; place in slow cooker.
3.Mix sauce ingredients and pour over meatballs.
4.Cook for 4 to 6 hours on low.
Some Variations:
+Use breadcrumbs insteard of oats
+Not crazy about veggies? Leave them out.
+Italian? Use your favorite spaghetti sauce instead of the BBQ sauce
Raise your forks!
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Scrumdiddlyumptious!
~1 cup of slivered almonds
~1 cup dried cranberries
~12 oz semisweet chocolate chips
~2 cups rolled oats
~2 cups all purpose flour
~1 tsp baking powder
~1 tsp baking soda
~1/2 tsp salt
~2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
~1 cup packed dark brown sugar
~1 cup granulated sugar
~2 eggs
~1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
I can smell them already...
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2.In a large bowl combine cranberries, chocolate chips, and oats, and set aside.
3. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, and set aside.
4. In large mixing bowl, beat butter until creamy. Add sugars and beat until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, beat until well combined.
5.Add dry ingredients, beat on low speed.
6.Add cranberries, chocolate chips, oats,and almonds. Using a sturdy spoon, mix well by hand.
7. Spoon cookies out onto a cookie sheet.
8. Bake for 12-14 minutes
Some Variations:
+Want to go into a chocolate coma? Add an extra 4oz of chopped bittersweet chocolate.
+Need som tartness? Add cherries instead of cranberries.
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~1 cup of slivered almonds
~1 cup dried cranberries
~12 oz semisweet chocolate chips
~2 cups rolled oats
~2 cups all purpose flour
~1 tsp baking powder
~1 tsp baking soda
~1/2 tsp salt
~2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
~1 cup packed dark brown sugar
~1 cup granulated sugar
~2 eggs
~1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
I can smell them already...
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2.In a large bowl combine cranberries, chocolate chips, and oats, and set aside.
3. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, and set aside.
4. In large mixing bowl, beat butter until creamy. Add sugars and beat until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, beat until well combined.
5.Add dry ingredients, beat on low speed.
6.Add cranberries, chocolate chips, oats,and almonds. Using a sturdy spoon, mix well by hand.
7. Spoon cookies out onto a cookie sheet.
8. Bake for 12-14 minutes
Some Variations:
+Want to go into a chocolate coma? Add an extra 4oz of chopped bittersweet chocolate.
+Need som tartness? Add cherries instead of cranberries.
Raise your forks!
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As easy as 1,2,3... with the help of a crockpot
~ 4-6 bonless pork chops
~ 6 medium red potatoes or 3 russet potatoes sliced thickly
~ 1 pkg of Italian dressing mix
~ salt and pepper
The way to the pork chops:
1. Place potatoes in bottom of crockpot mix with salt and pepper.
2. Lay chops on top of potatoes and sprinkle with Italian dressing mix.
3. Turn crockpot on low for 7-9 hours.
Some Variations:
+ Want more flavor? Add in onions, carrots, or celery
+More zest? Toss the potatoes with chopped up garlic.
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~ 4-6 bonless pork chops
~ 6 medium red potatoes or 3 russet potatoes sliced thickly
~ 1 pkg of Italian dressing mix
~ salt and pepper
The way to the pork chops:
1. Place potatoes in bottom of crockpot mix with salt and pepper.
2. Lay chops on top of potatoes and sprinkle with Italian dressing mix.
3. Turn crockpot on low for 7-9 hours.
Some Variations:
+ Want more flavor? Add in onions, carrots, or celery
+More zest? Toss the potatoes with chopped up garlic.
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No this is not sushi.
~2 cans of drained tuna
~ mayo (however much you like)
~1/4 cup chopped celery
~1/4 cup chopped onion
~1/3 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
~ a dash of salt and pepper
~ a couple shakes of dill (if you don't like it or don't have it no big deal)
~ 2 pkgs of crescent rolls
The way to the Tuna Roll:
1. Mix all ingredients in a medium sized bowl...except the crescent rolls :)
2. Lay out crescent rolls on a lightly greased cookie sheet
3. Spoon tuna mixture onto crescent ring.
4. Wrap crescent rolls over tuna mixture.
5. Place in 350 degree oven for approx. 12 mintutes or until golden brown.
Some variations:
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~2 cans of drained tuna
~ mayo (however much you like)
~1/4 cup chopped celery
~1/4 cup chopped onion
~1/3 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
~ a dash of salt and pepper
~ a couple shakes of dill (if you don't like it or don't have it no big deal)
~ 2 pkgs of crescent rolls
The way to the Tuna Roll:
1. Mix all ingredients in a medium sized bowl...except the crescent rolls :)
2. Lay out crescent rolls on a lightly greased cookie sheet
3. Spoon tuna mixture onto crescent ring.
4. Wrap crescent rolls over tuna mixture.
5. Place in 350 degree oven for approx. 12 mintutes or until golden brown.
Some variations:
+ I only use 1 pkg of crescent rolls to save on calories from bread.
+You do not have to use all the veggies, my brother only uses tuna, mayo, and cheese for the filling.
Raise your forks!
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