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Main Dish

Lasagna

Lasagna

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Prep Time: 35 minutes Cooking Time: 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 1 can prego spaghetti sauce
  • 8 oz cottage cheese
  • 2 pkg mozzarella; sliced
  • 2 lbs hamburger
  • 1 onion
  • 1 c parmesan cheese
  • 6 piece lasagna noodle

Instructions

1

Brown hamburger with onion.

2

Cook noodles. Drain and cool with cold water.

3

Grease a 9x13 inch pan. Cover the bottom with noodles, then layer on half the sauce, all the hamburger and cottage cheese, and half the mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Then add another layer of noodles and the remaining sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese.

4

Cover and bake 1 hour to 1 1/4 hours at 400 degrees.

Fruit/ Salad/ Sides/ Sweets

Super Cherry Salad

Super Cherry Salad

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Prep Time: 1 hour 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 oz cherry jello
  • 1 c hot water
  • 8 oz cool whip
  • 1 can cherry pie filling
  • 2 c mini marshmallows

Instructions

1

Dissolve jello in hot water. Stir in the cherry pie filling. Cool until thick.

2

Add the marshmallows and the Cool Whip and chill for at least one hour.

Main Dish

Ham and Rice

Ham and Rice

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Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup; or cream of chicken
  • 2 1/4 c diced cooked ham
  • 2 c cooked rice
  • 2 c frozen green beans; or mixed vegetables
  • 1 tsp onion powder

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2

Combine all ingredients in a lightly greased casserole dish. Cover and bake for 20 minutes.

Bread/ Sides/ Snacks/ Sweets

Cinnamon Swirl Bread

Cinnamon Swirl Bread

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By Prep Time: 1 hour, plus 1 1/2 to 2 hours rise time Cooking Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 c milk
  • 3 T unsalted butter
  • 1/2 c sugar
  • 3 T brown sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 c flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp yeast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 egg yolks

Instructions

1

Heat milk and 3 T butter until butter is melted. Let it cool about 20 minutes.

2

Whisk together sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Put 3 T of this mixture into a large mixing bowl; set the remaining mixture aside.

3

Whisk flour, yeast, and salt into the 3 T cinnamon sugar mixture.

4

Add egg yolks to the cooled milk, and then mix the liquid into the dry ingredients. Knead about 8 minutes and form the dough into a smooth ball. Let rise in a greased bowl, covered with plastic wrap, for 60 to 90 minutes (until doubled).

5

Grease a loaf pan. Pat the dough into an 18-by-7-inch rectangle. Brush dough with water and sprinkle with 1/2 c of the reserved cinnamon sugar, leaving a 2-inch border along one short end. Roll up into a log, ending with the border end and pinching the seam and ends closed. Place loaf seam-side-down in the greased pan.

6

Cover loaf pan loosely with greased plastic and let the loaf rise at room temperature for 30 to 45 minutes, until the dough is level with the top edge of the pan.

7

Heat the oven to 350 degrees.

8

Melt 1 T butter and brush on top of the loaf. Sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon sugar.

9

Bake for 45 to 55 minutes.

10

Allow bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then remove and cool completely, about 2 hours.

Appetizer/ Sides/ Snacks/ Vegetable

Dill Dip

Dill Dip

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By Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 8 oz sour cream
  • 2 T green onion, finely chopped (1 piece)
  • 2 T fresh dill
  • 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
  • fresh vegetables, crackers, or chips

Instructions

1

Beat together the cream cheese, sour cream, green onion, dill, and salt, until fluffy.

2

Cover and chill for 1 to 24 hours.

3

If the dip is too thick after chilling, stir in 1-2 T milk.

4

Serve with vegetables, crackers, or chips.

Dessert/ Sweets

Sugar and Spice Pear Pie

Sugar and Spice Pear Pie

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By Prep Time: 35 minutes Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 5 large pears, peeled and sliced
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons quick-cooking tapioca
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
  • Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine first nine ingredients. Let stand 15 minutes.

2

Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom crust; trim pastry even with edge. Sprinkle with pecans and brown sugar; fill with pear mixture. Dot with butter. Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in pastry.

3

Bake 40-45 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cover edges with foil during the last 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary. Cool on a wire rack.

Notes

Optional: Substitute maple sugar for the sugar and brown sugar. Source: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/sugar-and-spice-pear-pie/

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.

Salad/ Sides

Loaded Baked Potato Salad

Loaded Baked Potato Salad

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Prep Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 12 ounces bacon, cooked until crisp and coarsely chopped
  • 2 cups shredded extra-sharp yellow Cheddar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions

Instructions

1

Cut up and steam the potatoes.

2

Stir together the sour cream, mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, garlic powder and onion powder in a large bowl.

3

Add the potatoes and gently toss until coated. Gently fold in the bacon and cheese, reserving 1/4 cup of each for garnish. Add salt and pepper to taste.

4

Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with the paprika, green onions and reserved bacon and cheese.

Notes

Source: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/loaded-baked-potato-salad-9871612?soc=itksocialsharedefault%7Cios%7Cp

Appetizer/ Main Dish/ Meat

Meat Balls

Meat Balls

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Prep Time: 25 minutes Cooking Time: 90 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 slices bread
  • 1/4 c onion; minced
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup

Instructions

1

Soak bread in 1/2 c milk.

2

Mix all ingredients, shape into balls, and brown in a Dutch oven.

3

Pour soup and 1/2 can water over the meatballs. Cover and bake at 325 degrees for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

Main Dish/ Soup

Real Texas Chili Con Carne

Real Texas Chili Con Carne

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Prep Time: 50 minutes Cooking Time: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs beef chuck; cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion
  • 4 clove garlic; minced
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1/2 tsps Cinnamon; optional
  • 1/4 tsps allspice; optional
  • 2 tsps dried oregano
  • 1 c chile paste
  • 2 qt chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoon maseca instant cornmeal
  • grated cheese
  • sour cream
  • green onion; chopped
  • corn chips

Instructions

1

Add dried chiles to large heavy-bottomed Dutch oven or stock pot and cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until slightly darkened with intense, roasted aroma, 2 to 5 minutes. Do not allow to smoke. Remove chiles to small bowl and set aside. Alternatively, place dried chiles on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on high power in 15-second increments until pliable and toasted-smelling, about 30 seconds total. Transfer to a 2-quart microwave-safe liquid measuring cup or bowl. Add half of chicken broth and chipotle chiles, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave on high power until gently simmering, about 5 minutes. Remove from microwave and set aside for 5 minutes. Transfer chiles and liquid to blender and blend, starting on the lowest possible setting and gradually increasing speed to high (make sure to hold the lid down with a clean kitchen towel or a potholder to prevent it from blowing out). Blend until smooth, about 1 minute.

2

Season beef cubes generously with salt and pepper. Heat oil in the base of a Dutch oven over high heat until just starting to smoke. Add half of beef cubes in a single layer and cook without moving until deeply browned, about 6 minutes.

3

Return Dutch oven to heat. Add onions and cook, stirring frequently until translucent and softened, about 2 minutes. Add garlic, and if using, cinnamon, cumin, allspice, and oregano, and cook, stirring constantly until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add all meat back to pan along with chile purée and remaining quart chicken broth. Stir to combine.

4

Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to a simmer, cover, leaving lid just barely ajar and cook, stirring occasionally until meat is completely tender, 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Alternatively, stew can be cooked in a 200° to 250°F oven with the lid of the Dutch oven slightly ajar.

5

Stir in optional fish sauce, masa harina (if using), and vinegar. Add hot sauce to taste. Season to taste with salt. For best results, allow chili to cool and store in the refrigerator at least overnight and up to 5 days. Reheat the next day to serve.

6

Serve, garnished with cilantro, chopped onions, scallions, grated cheese, avocado, and warm tortillas as desired.

Notes

Source: https://www.seriouseats.com/real-texas-chili-con-carne