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Chana Masala

Chana Masala

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By Prep Time: 90 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • cooked rice or naan
  • 10 sprigs cilantro
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 can (14 oz) tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tsps paprika
  • 1 tsps cumin
  • 1/2 tsps turmeric
  • 1/2 tsps ginger
  • 1/2 tsps fennel seeds
  • 2 can (15 oz) chick peas
  • 1.5 tsps garam masala
  • 1/2 tsps Salt

Instructions

1

Separate cilantro leaves and stems. Use a chef's knife to chop the leaves; set aside. Cut stems into 1-inch pieces.

2

Add cilantro stems, onion, and garlic to food processor and process until finely chopped, about 10 seconds. Remove from food processor and scrape the mixture into a large saucepan.

3

Process tomatoes with their liquid in the food processor until smooth, about 30 seconds.

4

Add oil to the onion mixture in the saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, for 5-7 minutes, until the onions are softened and beginning to brown.

5

Add paprika, cumin, turmeric, ginger, and fennel seeds. Cook and stir for one minute.

6

Stir in chickpeas and their liquid along with the processed tomatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.

7

Stir in garam masala and salt. Cook uncovered for 10-12 minutes, until sauce thickens.

8

Serve with rice or naan and sprinkle with cilantro leaves.

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Rodeo Dinner

Rodeo Dinner

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Prep Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg macaroni and cheese
  • 1 lb hamburger
  • 1/2 c chopped green pepper
  • 1/2 c chopped onion
  • 16 oz tomato sauce
  • 1/2 c water
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/8 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

1

Brown ground beef. Add pepper and onion and cook until tender.

2

Add tomato sauce, water, and seasonings. Simmer uncovered for 5 to 10 minutes.

3

Cook macaroni and add it along with the cheese packet.

Main Dish/ Meat

Garlic and Rosemary Shrimp

Garlic and Rosemary Shrimp

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Prep Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp; uncooked
  • 2 T butter
  • 1/4 c olive oil
  • 1 bulb garlic
  • 1/2 c white wine
  • 2 T white wine vinegar
  • 1 T lemon juice
  • 3 dried red chili peppers
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 T fresh rosemary; chopped
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper

Instructions

1

Peel shrimp.

2

Melt butter with oil. Cut garlic bulb in half crosswise. Separate and peel cloves. Add to butter mixture and saute two minutes.

3

Stir in wine, vinegar, lemon juice, peppers, bay leaves, salt, rosemary, oregano, and crushed red pepper. Cook and stir one minute.

4

Add shrimp. Cook 5-6 minutes, just until pink.

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Cheese Spaghetti

Cheese Spaghetti

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Prep Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb hamburger
  • 2 T onion
  • 1 can tomato soup
  • 1/2 lb velveeta
  • 1 T butter
  • 1 c fine egg noodles

Instructions

1

Brown onion and hamburger. Add soup and simmer for 30 minutes.

2

Add cheese (sliced or grated) and butter. Simmer 5 minutes longer.

3

Add cooked noodles just before serving.

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Cheeseburger Biscuit Pie

Cheeseburger Biscuit Pie

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Prep Time: 25 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3/4 c flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 2 tsps butter
  • 1 1/2 c milk
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 lb hamburger
  • 1 onion
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • tomato
  • cheese

Instructions

1

Mix flour, baking powder, salt, butter, milk, and eggs. Fry hamburger together with onion, salt, and pepper.

2

Grease a pie pan. Pour hamburger mixture in, and then pour the biscuit batter over it.

3

Bake for 25 minutes at 400 degrees.

4

Top with tomato slices and cheese. Return to over to melt the cheese.

5

Serve with pickle slices and ketchup.

Main Dish/ Soup

Chili Soup

Chili Soup

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By Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 2 hours

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 cans tomato soup
  • 2 cans kidney beans; drained
  • 1 qt tomato juice
  • 1 qt diced tomatoes
  • 2 T chili powder
  • 1 T minced dried onion

Instructions

1

Combine all ingredients in a crockpot.

2

Cook on high for 2 to 3 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.

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Tuna White Sauce

Tuna White Sauce

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Prep Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c butter
  • 1/2 c flour
  • 2 2/3 c milk
  • 2 cans tuna
  • 2 c peas
  • bread
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

1

Melt butter in saucepan over low heat.

2

Blend in flour, salt, and pepper. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly.

3

Add milk; heat to boiling, stirring constantly.

4

Add peas and tuna; boil and stir one minute.

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Tacos

Tacos

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Prep Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • taco shells
  • 1 lb hamburger
  • 3/4 c water
  • 1/2 c onion
  • 2 T chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 clove garlic
  • lettuce
  • cheese
  • tomato
  • taco sauce

Instructions

1

Brown hamburger.

2

Stir in water, onion, and spices. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3

Serve in shells with lettuce, tomato, cheese, and taco sauce.

Main Dish/ Meat

Chicken Schnitzels

Chicken Schnitzels

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By Prep Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breast tenderloins
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1/2 c flour
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 3 T butter
  • 2 T oil

Instructions

1

Pound chicken breasts to flatten them slightly.

2

Season with salt and pepper and dust with flour.

3

Heat butter and oil together in a large skillet. Quickly dip each chicken breast into the beaten egg before placing them in the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.

Main Dish/ Pasta

Phenomenal Chicken and Pasta in Creamy Pesto Sauce

Phenomenal Chicken and Pasta in Creamy Pesto Sauce

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Prep Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • ----PESTO----
  • 2 cups fresh basil
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/3 cup parmesan; freshly grated
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts
  • 1 medium tomato; chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • ----MARINADE----
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 2 tablespoons dried basil
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 cloves garlic; minced
  • 6 chicken breast halves; cut into strips
  • 16 oz penne pasta
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 large onion; diced
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 jar (8 oz) sun-dried tomatoes in oil; drained and sliced
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • salt to taste

Instructions

1

Place basil, garlic, Parmesan, pine nuts, and tomato in a food processor. Gradually add olive oil, while pulsing, until mixture is smooth and creamy.

2

In a bowl, stir together chicken broth, 1 cup white wine, dried basil, oregano, and minced garlic. Stir in chicken pieces.

3

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook until just al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain, and rinse under cold water. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Set aside.

4

Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions, and sprinkle with sugar. Cook until the onions are soft and translucent. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and pine nuts, and cook about 3 minutes. Stir in chicken and marinade. Stir in 1/2 cup white wine. Simmer chicken pieces, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.

5

Add pasta and pesto to the skillet. Stir in cream, and cook until the sauce is thickened. Adjust salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, and serve with freshly grated Parmesan.