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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.

Main Dish

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.

Main Dish

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.

Main Dish

Creamed Chicken

Creamed Chicken

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Prep Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 c chicken; cooked
  • 1 c mushrooms; sauteed
  • 1/3 c green peppers; sauteed
  • 6 T butter
  • 6 T flour
  • 1 1/2 c evaporated milk (1 can)
  • 1 1/2 c chicken broth
  • rice or puffed pastry

Instructions

1

Melt butter and slowly blend in flour.

2

Add evaporated milk and chicken stock. Season to taste.

3

Add chicken, mushrooms, and green pepper.

4

Serve over rice or puffed pastry.

Appetizer/ Main Dish/ Snacks

Rich Cocktail Tarts (Mini Quiches)

Rich Cocktail Tarts (Mini Quiches)

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Prep Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • pie crust
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 3/4 c cream
  • 2 tsp parmesan
  • 2 T sauteed mushrooms or crab meat
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 pinch coriander

Instructions

1

Shape pie crust into tiny tarts in a muffin pan. Bake 5 minutes at 400 degrees.

2

Lower heat to 325 degrees. Fill each tart with about 1 T of the quiche mixture. Bake for 15 to 25 minutes.

Main Dish

Pancakes for Two

Pancakes for Two

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Prep Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 c flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 T melted shortening
  • 1/2 tsp soda
  • 1 egg
  • 1 c buttermilk

Instructions

1

Sift together flour, baking powder, and soda.

2

Beat egg yolks, add buttermilk and shortening.

3

Stir in flour mixture without using beater. Beat egg whites until stiff. Fold into batter. Let it stand for 8 minutes before frying.

Main Dish/ Meat

Breaded Pork Chops

Breaded Pork Chops

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Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 pork chops
  • 1/4 c milk
  • 2 T cornmeal
  • 2 T whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sage
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp paprika

Instructions

1

Mix cornmeal, flour, and spices.

2

Dip pork chops in milk, then coat with cornmeal mixture.

3

Cook in a shallow roasting pan at 425 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes.