Thursday, September 20, 2007

Campbell's Healthy Request Chili & Rice



From: Campbell's Kitchen
Prep/Cook Time: 25 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

3/4 lb. lean ground beef (85% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tbsp. chili powder
1 can (10 3/4 oz.) Campbell's® Healthy Request® Condensed Tomato Soup
1/4 cup water
1 tsp. vinegar
1 can (15 oz.) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
4 cups hot cooked rice, cooked without salt

Directions:

COOK beef, onion and chili powder in skillet until beef is browned. Pour off fat.
ADD soup, water, vinegar and beans. Heat to a boil. Cook over low heat 10 min. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Information

Nutritional Values per Serving: Calories 513,Total Fat 11g, Saturated Fat 4g, Cholesterol 50mg, Sodium 532mg, Carbohydrates 75g, Fiber 7g, Protein 28g, Vitamin A 16%DV, Vitamin C 11%DV, Calcium 6%DV, Iron 32%DV

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Vegetable Soup



1 Large Bottle of V8 Juice
1 Large Bag Mixed Veggies
1 Small Bg Mixed Veggies
1 Small Bag Lema Beans
3 can whole potates, diced
1 cube beef or chicken bouillion
2 stalks celery
1 large Onion
Salt & Pepper
Seasonings to taste
Water as Desired

Place all ingredients in large crock pot. Simmer on low heart for 6 to 8 hours. Taste occasionally and add water and seasoning as needed.

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Warm Peanut Butter Pudding



From: Kraft Kitchens
Prep Time: 5 min
Total Time: 5 min
Makes: 4 servings, 1/2 cup each


2 cups cold milk
1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding & Pie Filling
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

POUR milk into medium bowl. Add dry pudding mix. Beat with wire whisk 2 min. or until well blended.

SPOON evenly into four microwaveable dessert dishes. Top each with 1 Tbsp. peanut butter.

MICROWAVE on HIGH 30 sec. or until peanut butter begins to melt and pudding is heated through. Top each serving with 1 Tbsp. of the whipped topping.

KRAFT KITCHENS TIPS:

Note
For best results, heat 1 or 2 servings at a time. Pudding can also be served cold.

Healthy Living
Save 80 calories and 3 grams of fat per serving by preparing as directed with JELL-O Chocolate Flavor Fat Free Sugar Free Instant Reduced Calorie Pudding & Pie Filling, reduced fat peanut butter and COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping.

NUTRITION INFORMATION
Nutrition (per serving)


Calories 270
Total fat 12 g
Saturated fat 4 g
Cholesterol 10 mg
Sodium 540 mg
Carbohydrate 35 g
Dietary fiber 2 g
Sugars 26 g
Protein 9 g
Vitamin A 4 %DV
Vitamin C 0 %DV
Calcium 15 %DV
Iron 6 %DV



* Very Good Must Try.

Monday, September 17, 2007

Russian Tea



INSTANT RUSSIAN TEA

1 (1 lb. 2 oz.) jar Tang
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1 tbsp. cinnamon
3/4 c. instant tea
1 1/4 c. sugar
Dash of salt

Combine all ingredients; mix well. Store in airtight containers. Yield: 2 cups mix.

DIRECTIONS: For one serving, combine 2 tablespoons of the Russian Tea Mix with 1 cup boiling water in a cup or mug.

Saturday, September 15, 2007

Slow Cook Cheesy Chicken



Serves: 4

4 Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breast
2 (10.5) Broccoli Cheese Soup
1 Small Can Tomato Paste
Baby Carrots (as much or as little as you like)
Season with your favorite Spices

Place all above ingredients in a crock-pot. Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours until Chicken is tender. Serve over pasta or rice.

Sunday, September 9, 2007

Supreme Pasta Salad


Supreme Pasta Salad is an easy, flavorful addition to any picnic, cook-out or party. It is sure to get compliments from your guests.



From: McCormick's
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Refrigerate: 4 hours
Makes 10 (1-cup) servings

Ingredients:
1 package (16 ounces) rotini, fusilli or shell pasta
5 cups assorted vegetables, such as broccoli flowerets, sliced carrots, bell pepper strips, cherry tomato halves and red onion slices
1 bottle (8 ounces) Italian or ranch-style salad dressing
1/4 cup McCormick® Salad Supreme® Seasoning

Directions:
1. Cook pasta as directed on package. Rinse under cold water; drain well.
2. Place pasta and vegetables in large salad bowl. Add dressing and Seasoning; toss gently to coat. Cover.
3. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or until ready to serve. Toss before serving.

Saturday, September 8, 2007

Hot & Spicy Chessy Dip



Servings: 36
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours

1 lbs. (16 oz.) VELVEETA Pasturized Prepared Cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 lb. Hot Sausage
1 jar Hot Spicy Salsa


Directions:
Place cube cheese into a slow cooker. Add cooked sausage and salsa on top of cheese. COOK on LOW for 2 hours until Velveeta is melted and edges are bubbling. Set slow cooker control to WARM setting. CAREFULLY remove lid to allow steam to escape. Stir mixture gently using a wooden or plastic spoon until blended. Serve dip from slow cooker with assorted vegetables or tortilla chips.

TIPS:
- For a thicker dip, drain salsa before adding to slow cooker.
- For a less spicy flavor, use mild sausage and salsa.

Friday, September 7, 2007

Fast & Easy BBQ Meatballs




2 (8 oz.) Apricot Jelly
3 (16 oz.) Bottle BBQ Sauce
1 (96oz.) Bag DiBertacchi Meatballs

Mix BBQ sauce and Apricot Jelly together. Place meatballs in a crock pot, pour sauce over meatballs. Cover and Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.

Great for large get together.

*You can purchase the Casa Italian Meatballs at your local Sam's Club.

Thursday, September 6, 2007

Layered Enchilada Bake



From: Kraft Food
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 40 mins
Serves: 8

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
2 cups TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Thick 'N Chunky Salsa
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, drained, rinsed
1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
2 Tbsp. TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Taco Seasoning Mix
6 flour tortillas (8 inch)
1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Mexican Style Shredded Four Cheese

PREHEAT oven to 400ºF. Brown meat with onions in large skillet on medium-high heat; drain. Add salsa, beans, dressing and seasoning mix; mix well.

ARRANGE 3 of the tortillas in single layer on bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish; cover with layers of half each of the meat mixture, sour cream and cheese. Repeat all layers. Cover with foil.

BAKE, covered, 30 min. Remove foil. Bake an additional 10 min. or until casserole is heated through and cheese is melted. Let stand 5 min. before cutting to serve.

KRAFT KITCHENS TIPS:

Healthy Living
Save 70 calories and 9 grams of fat per serving by preparing with extra lean ground beef, KRAFT Light Zesty Italian Reduced Fat Dressing, BREAKSTONE'S Reduced Fat or KNUDSEN Light Sour Cream and KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Reduced Fat Four Cheese Mexican Style Cheese.

Make Ahead
Line 13x9-inch baking dish with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides of dish. Assemble recipe in prepared dish as directed. Cover with foil. Freeze up to 3 months. When ready to serve, preheat oven to 400ºF. Bake, covered, 1 hour. Remove foil. Bake an additional 15 to 20 min. or until casserole is heated through and cheese is melted. Let stand 5 min. before cutting to serve. To decrease the baking time, thaw casserole in refrigerator overnight, then bake, uncovered, 45 min. or until casserole is heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 470
Total fat 24g
Saturated fat 12g
Cholesterol 80mg
Sodium 1110mg
Carbohydrate 39g
Dietary fiber 6g
Sugars 5g
Protein 25g
Vitamin A 25%DV
Vitamin C 10%DV
Calcium 30%DV
Iron 20%

*I fixed this last night and the family loved it.

Wednesday, September 5, 2007

Chocolate Chip Pudding Cake


From: Mixing Bowls & Measuring Spoons
Bake Time: 30 to 35 Min.
Serves: 14 to 16

3.5 oz. pkg. non-instant chocolate pudding mix
18.25 oz. pkg. chocolate cake mix
12 oz. pkg. chocolate chips

Prepare pudding mix according to package directions. When done, remove from stove top and stir in dry cake mix until just blended. Spread mixture into a greased and floured 13"x9" baking dish. Sprinkle chocolate chips over all. Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees.

Tuesday, September 4, 2007

School House Fudge


Makes: 3 dozen Cookies

2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup cocoa
1/2 cup milk
3 cups quick cooking oats
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Mix sugar, butter, cocoa and milk in saucepan. Bring to boil quickly. Reduce heat to medium and boil 3-4 mins. Remove from heat; stir in oats, nuts and vanilla. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper; let stand until hardened. Store in refrigerator, if desired.

Monday, September 3, 2007

Broccoli & Raisin Salad



1 pkg. (16 oz.) bite size pieces fresh broccoli
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup real Bacon Bits
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup Sunflower Kernels
1 bottle (8 oz.) Coleslaw Dressing

Refrigerate: 30 min.
Makes: 4 to 6 Servings

Great Substitute:
1 cup FF Mayo
2 tbsp. splender
2 tbsp. vinegar

Sunday, September 2, 2007

Corn Casserole



Prep Time: 10 mins.
Bake Time: 1 hour.


1 can whole corn (drain)
1 can cream style corn
1 8 oz. sour cream
1 stick butter (melted)
1 box Jiffy Corn Bread Mix (dry Mix Only)

Mix all above ingredients together in a casserole dish. Bake on 350 for 1 hour or until Golden Brown.

Saturday, September 1, 2007

Chicken Pot Pie



From: Campbell's Kitchen
Prep Time: 10 mins.
Bake Time: 30 mins.
Serves: 4

1 can Campbell's Cream of Chicken Soup or 98% fat free Cream of Chicken Soup
1 pkg. frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
1 cup cubed cooked chicken
1/2 cup milk
1 egg
1 cup Bisquick

Preheat oven to 400. Mix soup, vegetables and chicken in 9 " pie plate. Mix milk, egg and bisquick. Pour over chicken mixture. Bake 30 min. or until golden.

Tip: I used skim milk, RF Bisquick, and 98 % FF soup.

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