Mexican Cornbread Casserole

 

Ingredients

1 - 8.5 box Jiffy cornbread mix

1 egg

1½ c. shredded cheese of choice 

⅓ cup milk

½ c. diced onions 

1 lb ground beef

½ tsp. garlic powder 

½ tsp. onion powder 

¼ cup water

1.5 tbs taco seasoning

1 - 15 oz can of corn or Fiesta, Mexican , Southwest Corn drained

1 - 10 oz can of Rotel Mild or Medium 

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a medium sized bowl add the Jiffy, egg, and milk. Whisk to combine then set aside.

In a skillet add the ground beef, onions, garlic and onion powder, cook through and drain the grease. Next add the taco seasoning and water stir to combine. Now add in the drained can of corn, and rotel stir everything together rand let simmer for 5 minutes. If you don't like Rotel you can substitute a can of petite diced tomatoes.

Grease a 2.5 QT baking dish. Add the ground beef mixture to baking dish next top that with the cheese. Then  carefully pour the jiffy cornbread mixture over the top. Spread out as even as possible. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cornbread is set. Enjoy with your favorite taco toppings.

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Old School Pizza Burgers

 

Who remembers getting pizza burgers in school. It was one of my favorite school lunches next to Chicken and Noodle day. This recipe is the authentic one, no fancy add in's. 

Basic Ingredients:

1 lb. Ground Beef 

1 tsp. Garlic Powder 

1 tsp. Onion Powder 

1 Tbsp. Italian Seasoning 

1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1 (14 ounce) jar pizza sauce

sliced or shredded mozzarella cheese

6 hamburger buns (English Muffins and chabata rolls make a great option to the hamburger buns)

Instructions: see **notes below 

1. Brown meat and drain.

2. Stir in seasonings and start by adding 1 cup of pizza sauce and your  cheese and blend well. If you think you would like more pizza sauce you can add more to your liking but if it's too liquidy it does make the bun soggy so I go for a dryer mixture.

3. Take 6 hamburger buns and split in half. Spoon meat mixture onto each half, top with a shredded or a slice of mozzarella.

4. Broil 4 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned.

*** Notes

Add pepperoni on top of meat mixture then mozzarella cheese on top.

If you'd like to add some diced green peppers or onions add them to ground beef while browning.

You can also dice up some fresh or canned mushrooms I add those after the pizza sauce.

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Pot Pie Pasta

 

Ingredients 

2 cans Chicken

2 reg. size cans Cream of Chicken soup or one family size can

Egg Noodles 

2 cans mixed vegetable or 2 frozen bags

Season to your liking with any or all of the following; 

Salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder,  poultry seasoning 

Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil, add some salt to taste 1-2 Tbsp add egg noodles

In another large pan add the chicken,  vegetables, soup and seasonings. Add a couple ladles of pasta water to mixture to thin out the sauce mixture.  When noodles are cooked, drain and add to soup mixture.  Serve

Pot Pie Pasta in a bag, FOOD PANTRY or FOOD BLESSING BOX full meal in one bag.

Shopping List: most items you can get at the Dollar Tree but I find Walmart and Kroger have cheaper canned items like the veggies and soup. But the chicken is best price at DT

Durable bag

2 can mixed vegetable 

2 can chicken 

2 can Cream of Chicken soup

1 bag egg noodles 

Recipe on card or hand written 

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Salmon Patties

Ingredients 

1 large can Pink Salmon

1 sleeve Saltine Crackers (crushed)

2 eggs

Salt to taste

Directions 

Drain salmon and de bone the best you can. 

**It's ok if some bones are left, they dissolve, are edible and generally not a choking hazard. 

Break up the salmon into small bits, add eggs and entire sleeve of crushed crackers and mix well. 

Heat oil up in a skillet and form the salmon mixture into patties like you would hamburgers and fry until golden brown and cooked through. 

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Egg Roll In a Bowl

Egg Roll In a Bowl

* 1 lb. ground pork (can substitute with ground chicken, Turkey, or beef)

* 1 white onion, diced

* 1 tablespoon sesame oil

* 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

* 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic

* 1 teaspoon ground ginger

* ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce

* 1 (16 ounce) bag coleslaw mix or 1 shredded cabbage & 1/2 cup grated carrots

* 2 green onions, thinly sliced

* Salt and pepper, to taste

* 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce

1. Brown pork on medium high then drain.

2. Add onion, sesame oil & rice vinegar. Cook, stirring til onion is tender.

3. Add garlic, ginger, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, cabbage & carrots. Cook, stirring, until cabbage is wilted. About 6-7 minutes.

4. Stir in green onions and salt & pepper to taste and SERVE alone or over rice/noodles or caulirice.

Serves 4

Spicy aioli: 1/2 cup Mayo, 1 Tbsp sriracha, 1/2 lime juice & zest

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 Old-Fashioned Hot Water Cornbread

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon shortening

• 1 cup cornmeal

• 1 scant teaspoon kosher salt

• 1 cup boiling water

• 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening, or oil for frying

1. In a heavy iron skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of shortening.
2. Place the cornmeal and salt in a bowl.
3. Pour boiling water over the cornmeal and salt.
4. Add the melted shortening and stir well.
5. When the mixture is cool enough to handle, after about 5 minutes, divide it into four portions.
6. Shape each portion into a cornbread cake about 3/4-inch thick.
7. Heat about 3 tablespoons of vegetable shortening or oil in the skillet over medium heat.
8. Place corn cakes in the hot oil and fry until browned, turning to brown both sides every 2 minutes, about 8 to 12 minutes total.

Tips

• Regular or self-rising cornmeal mix may be used in the recipe.
• Vegetable and canola oils are good for frying, and lard is a classic choice for this recipe.
• If you have it, fry the corn cakes in bacon drippings for an extra hint of old-fashioned flavor.

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🥦EASY BROCCOLI SALAD🥦

🥓🧀🥦EASY BROCCOLI SALAD🥦🧀🥓

2 12 ounce bags of raw broccoli

1/2 cup of red onion chopped

1 cup of mild cheddar cheese shredded

1/2 cup of cooked bacon chopped (can use bacon bits)

1 cup of creamy coleslaw dressing (I use Hidden Valley)

Here is the super easy part!

In large bowl, combine all ingredients, mix well and chill in fridge for 2 hours and your done!

The best thing about this easy broccoli salad is you can add more dressing, more cheese, etc.

This serves 4-6. Enjoy!
 

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Copycat Long Johns Batter

 

Long John Silver’s Batter - Don't Lose This Recipe

𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁:

Batter:

1 1/2 cups flour

4 tablespoons cornstarch

1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda

1/2 Teaspoon Salt

1 1/2 cups hot water

You’ll also need chicken or fish

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝘁 :

In a mixing bowl sift together the dry ingredients. Add the water and mix well. Completely coat the chicken or fish fillets with the batter and fry until golden brown

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MAID RITE Sandwiches Copycat

1 cup warm water
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon low sodium beef base (or a bouillon cube)
1 teaspoon low sodium chicken base (or a bouillon cube)
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar (white sugar can be used if brown isn't available)
2 tablespoons white or apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 pounds lean ground beef, uncooked
8 hamburger buns
Original toppings:  dill pickle chips, onions, mustard

(in the Maid-Rite Diner's they do not even have ketchup there, they are usually topped with only mustard and dill pickle chips)

DIRECTIONS

Set slow cooker to high.  Add all ingredients (except beef).  Stir to combine. Brown the beef and drain fat, add beef and stir until all combined and beef is completely coated.

Use a potato masher to mash beef with juice every 45 mins. or so to get it to a fine texture.

Cover and cook for 1 hour.  Stir occasionally to break up ground beef.  Uncover after 1 hour of cook time.  Continue cooking on high for 2 ½ - 3 hours (with cover removed), until most of the liquid has cooked off.  Continue to stir occasionally and break up any chunks of beef.

Using a slotted spoon, serve a heaping spoonful on a warm bun and

load it up with your favorite toppings.  

ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Pizza PinWheels Pizza Rolls

Ingredients:

1 batch of pizza dough, homemade or store bought
1 cup pizza sauce, homemade or store bought
1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup pepperoni, sliced and diced small
Any additional toppings that you prefer




Roll out your pizza dough into a large rectangle. Top with the sauce, then add your cheese and pepperoni, and any other topping you may want to add.

Starting with the longest end, gently roll your log, gently tucking the roll with each turn to wrap it tightly. Using a serated knife, slice the log into rolls about 1/2 inch thick.

Place on a baking sheet lined with parchement paper or a silpat. Bake at 450 for 10-15 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown. Allow them to cool slightly, and serve with pizza sauce for dipping.




Ingredients:
1 batch of pizza dough, homemade or storebought
1 cup pizza sauce, homemade or storebought
1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup pepperoni, sliced and diced small
Any additional toppings that you prefer

Directions:
Roll out your pizza dough into a large rectangle. Top with the sauce, then add your cheese and pepperoni.
Starting with the longest end, gently roll your log, gently tucking the roll with each turn to wrap it tightly. Using a serated knife, slice the log into rolls about 1/2 inch thick.
Place on a baking sheet lined with parchement paper or a silpat. Bake at 450 for 10-15 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown. Allow them to cool slightly, and serve with pizza sauce for dipping.

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Oven Baked Meatball Sandwiches

Ingredients
Sandwich rolls (cut with one side intact) 
Cooked Meatballs (your favorite recipe or frozen, pre-made meatballs) 
Pasta Sauce (homemade or jarred) 
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Instructions
1.Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 
2.Place your frozen cooked meatballs or homemade cooked meatballs in a large pot. Cover with your pasta sauce. Gently fold the meatballs with the sauce, Heat the meatballs and sauce on low-medium, stirring occasionally, until the meatballs are heated thoroughly.
3.Fill a roll with as many meatballs as you can fit (usually 4-5 meatballs, depends on size of meatballs and the size of the roll). Top with more pasta sauce from your pot. Place filled sandwich rolls closely on baking sheet. Top each sandwich with shredded mozzarella cheese.
4.Bake until cheese is melted, hot, and bubbly

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KFC Fried Chicken

1 Broiler fryer – cut up
3 C. Water
1 Tbsp. Salt
1 tsp. MSG
2 tsp. Onion Powder
2 pkg. DRY Instant Chicken Broth (Do Not Use Canned)
2 tsp. Seasoned Salt
1 tsp. fines herbs
1/2 tsp. Black Pepper
1 C. Flour


1. Cover chicken with mixture of water and salt. Chill in bowl for least 1 hour.
2. Combine herbs, onion powder, seasoned salt, instant chicken broth, and pepper in a blender and mix well. Place this mixture in a bowl. Add the flour to this bowl. Mix flour and seasonings well.
3. Remove chicken from water, and dip it into the flour mixture coat well. Place coated pieces on a plate for 5 minutes.
4. Melt enough shortening or salad oil to make 1 inch depth in a large skillet. Heat to 375 degrees. Fry chicken pieces turning once, every 5 minutes, be sure to cook chicken until done. Lift chicken out and drain on paper towels. You can keep the chicken warm in the oven by placing it in the oven, and serve when all pieces are finished cooking.
MSG stands for Monosodium Glutamate. It is a spice, found in your grocery store. It can be sold as MSG or under the brand name “Accent”. Some people are extremely allergic to MSG, over 98% of the population is not. It serves to make flavors stronger, and almost pop right out at you.
Fines herbs used to be used more frequently many years ago. Fines herbs was a poultry seasoning. Since so many people have difficultly in obtaining the herb, it has been removed from the recipe. If you can access Fines herbs add 2 teaspoons to the flour mixture.


    ***NOTE
Fines Herbs  refers to a blend of herbs traditionally used in French cooking. While there is no exact recipe for fines herbes, it usually includes parsley, tarragon, chives and chervil. Marjoram is occasionally included in fines herbes as well.

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NO DOUGH PIZZA

NO DOUGH PIZZA
Gluten Free, Low Carb, Diabetic Friendly!!!!!!
For when you absolutely want pizza but not all the carbs!!!!!!!

Crust
1 (8 oz) package of full fat cream cheese, room temperature
2 eggs
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Topping
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
toppings - pepperoni, ham, sausage, mushrooms, peppers
Garlic powder

Preheat oven to 350.

Lightly spay a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray. With a handheld mixer, mix cream cheese, eggs, pepper, garlic powder and parmesan cheese until combined. Spread into baking dish. Bake for 12-15 minutes, our until golden brown. Allow crust to cool for 10 minutes.

Spread pizza sauce on crust. Top with cheese and toppings. Sprinkle pizza with garlic powder. Bake 8-10 minutes, until cheese is melted.

 

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Diabetic Recipe - Diabetic Pizza

 

 

 

 



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10 Minute Vegetable Soup - A Clean Eating Recipe

10 Minute Vegetable Soup - A Clean Eating Recipe

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Cool Vegie Pizza

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:

2 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent rolls 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1 cup mayonnaise 1 (1 ounce) package dry Ranch-style dressing mix

1 cup fresh broccoli, chopped 1 cup chopped tomatoes 1 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 cup chopped cauliflower 1 cup shredded carrots 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions:

1.	Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2.	Roll out the crescent roll dough onto a 9x13 inch baking sheet, and pinch together edges to form the pizza crust.
3.	Bake crust for 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Once finished cooking, remove crust from oven and let cool 15 minutes without removing it from the baking sheet.
4.	In a small mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, and dry Ranch dressing. Spread the mixture over the cooled crust. Arrange broccoli, tomato, green bell pepper, cauliflower, shredded carrots, and Cheddar cheese over the cream cheese layer. Chill for one hour, slice and serve. Note** You can use any combination of chopped veggies and cheeses-whatever your family likes!

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Toasted Sandwich Tip

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BEST DARN HAM SANDWICHES

 YOU'LL EVER HAVE!!!

 


2 -12 packages of sweet hawaiian rolls (the small dinner roll looking ones)
1 1/2 lbs of virginia ham (NOT honey ham)
12 slices swiss cheese
1 stick of real butter
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Onion Powder
1 teaspoon poppy seeds

Directions:
You will need two 9 x 13 pans. Place the bottoms of 12 rolls in each pan. Place ham (about 2 shaved slices or so) on the rolls. Cut the cheese slices into 4 parts and place 2 small pieces on each sandwich. Put the dinner roll tops on. In a sauce pan, mix butter, worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder and poppy seeds. Wait until all butter is melted and then brush the melted mixture over the ham sandwiches. Cover with foil and let sit in fridge for 1 hour or over night. (If you want to bake them right away, you can also.) Preheat oven to 375 and bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve. They are great hot and even at room temperature Enjoy

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MEATBALL SANDWICH

MEATBALL SANDWICH

1 small bag or ½ large bag frozen Italian meatballs
1 large can spaghetti sauce
1 package hoagie or other hotdog-like buns
2 cups of mozzarella cheese

1. Cook meatballs in spaghetti sauce in crockpot 6-10 hours.
2. Heat buns if desired.
3. Place 5-8 meatballs on bun. Add sauce.
4. Top with cheese.

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Pizza Balls

PIZZA BALLS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:
3 cans Pillsbury Buttermilk Biscuits (10 ct)
60 pepperoni slices (2 per biscuit)

 Block of cheese (Colby/Monterey Jack or Chedder)
1 beaten egg
Parmesan Cheese
Italian Seasoning
Garlic Powder
1 jar pizza sauce

 

Directions:

Slice cheese into approx. 28 squares. Flatten each biscuit and stack pepperoni and cheese on top (Like in the picture) Gather edges of biscuit and secure on top of the roll. Line rolls in greased 9x13 pan Brush with beaten egg. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Bake at 425 degrees F. for 18 to 20 mins. Serve with warm pizza sauce for dipping. ENJOY!!

 

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