Zesty Southwest Burgers with Cilantro Slaw

(burger minus the cilantro slaw)

I originally found this recipe in the Sunday coupon insert years ago.  You can find the original here:  Zesty Southwest Burgers with Cilantro Slaw.

Ingredients:

1 bag Success® White Rice, Success® Brown Rice, or Success® Jasmine Rice 
1/2 C. Ranch salad dressing 
2 C. shredded cabbage 
3 T. cilantro, minced 
1 lb. ground chuck 
2 1/2 T. hot and spicy taco seasoning mix 
2 T. vegetable oil 
4 each hamburger buns

Directions:

1. To make the cilantro slaw:  In a large bowl combine ranch salad dressing, cabbage and cilantro. 
2. Toss to combine; cover and refrigerate until serving.
3. Prepare rice according to package directions. 
4. Let cool for 5 minutes.
5. In a large bowl, combine rice, ground chuck and taco seasoning mix. 
6. Form into four patties sized slightly larger than hamburger buns. 
7. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. 
8. Add patties and cook 10 to 12 minutes for medium well doneness (165°F), turning once.
9. To serve, on each hamburger bottom bun, place a cooked patty, an equal amount of slaw and top bun. 

Italian Pork and Vegetable Saute

 

Ingredients

1 lb. boneless pork sirloin chops, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 T. olive oil, divided
1-2 large diced bell peppers, cored and cut into ½-inch pieces
10 oz. cremini mushrooms, sliced
3 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced
Coarse salt
Fresh ground black pepper
1 T. all-purpose flour
½ c. dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio, or non-alcoholic varietal grape juice

Directions

1. Heat 1 T. oil in large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add red pepper and cook, stirring often, until it begins to soften, about 1 minute.
3. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until juices evaporate, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in scallions and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
5. Transfer to plate.
6. Season pork with ½ t. salt and ¼ t. pepper.
7. Add remaining 1 T. oil to skillet and heat.
8. Add pork and cook, turning occasionally, until browned and meat is slightly pink when pierced to the center with tip of sharp knife, about 5 minutes.
9. Sprinkle with flour and stir with wooden spoon to coat pork.
10. Add wine and ½ c. water and bring to a boil, scraping up browned bits in pan with wooden spoon.
11. Return vegetables to pan and cook until sauce is thickened, about 1 minute.
12. Season with salt and pepper.
13. Serve hot. 

Paula Deen's Favorite Lasagna Recipe

Ingredients:

12 oz. lasagna noodles
 2 T. olive oil
 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
 1 lb. ground beef
 ½ t. salt
 ¼ t. black pepper
 1 jar (24 ounces) spaghetti sauce
 5 oz. cream cheese, cut into bits
 1 lb. fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
 1 ½ C. grated Parmesan cheese (about 6 ounces)

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2. Lightly grease a 13x9 inch baking dish with butter, oil, or cooking spray.
3. In a large pot of boiling salted water, parboil the lasagna noodles according to the package directions.
4. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
5. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
6. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
7. Add the beef and cook, breaking it up with a fork, until browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
8. Sprinkle with the salt and black pepper.
9. Add spaghetti sauce and cream cheese.
10. Stir until the cheese has melted into the sauce.
11. Spoon ½ cup of meat sauce into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
12. Top with a single layer of noodles, 1 cup of sauce, ⅓ of the mozzarella, and ½ cup of Parmesan.
13. Repeat the layering two more times, until all of the ingredients have been used, ending with a layer of mozzarella and Parmesan.
14. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking until golden on top and bubbling, about 20 to 25 minutes.

I found this recipe on the NBC website after watching the Tonight Show segment.

Grandma's Homemade Meatballs

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground lean beef
1 clove garlic (minced)
1 C. parmesan cheese
1 egg
1/2 C. bread crumbs
1/8 C. milk
chopped parsley to taste
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 C. canola oil

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix thoroughly.
3. Begin to roll meatballs to desired size.
4. Heat a non-stick skillet and add canola oil.
5. Fry each meatball to golden brown (it is okay if they are not yet cooked through).
6. Remove meatballs to a paper towel covered plate to drain while cooking the remaining meatballs.
7. Place meatballs on tray and bake for 30 minutes.

Note:

This recipe will also make great hamburgers.  For every pound of ground beef it makes 4 good sized hamburgers.

Teriyaki Chicken

Ingredients

1 clove garlic, chopped
1/4 cup plus 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
8 bone-in chicken thighs (2 1/2 pounds)
1 cup long-grain white rice
 

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the garlic and 1/4 cup of the teriyaki sauce.
2. Add the chicken, turn to coat, cover, and let marinate for 30 minutes
3. Cook the rice according to the package directions.
4. Meanwhile, heat oven to 450 degrees F.
5. Place the chicken o a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet and roast, basting with the remaining 1/3 cup of teriyaki sauce, until cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes.
6. Serve over cooked rice.

Tip:
To make your own teriyaki sauce, whisk together 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, 1 clove garlic (chopped), and 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger.

Easy Cheesy Pizza Casserole

Ingredients

1 lb ground Italian sausage
1/2 cup ricotta
pinch of oregano
pinch of basil
1 tbs grated Parmesan cheese
1 - 26 oz jar of pasta sauce
1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Pepperoni slices (about 1/2 a bag)
2 cups shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup shredded aged Provolone
Herbed Parmesan Drop Biscuits
Additional Parmesan cheese for topping

Herbed Parmesan Drop Biscuits

2 1/4 cup baking mix
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning
2/3 cup milk

Directions

1. Brown sausage in skillet; drain fat.
2. Mix in pasta sauce and pepper flakes; set aside.
3. Mix ricotta cheese with the herbs and Parmesan in a separate bowl; set aside.
4. Mix the dry ingredients for the biscuits.
5. Add milk and stir until combined
6. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
7. Spray a 13 x 9 pan with non-stick spray.
8. Drop biscuit dough by teaspoons in the bottom of pan, spacing evenly. It's OK if there is space between the dough--it will expand as it's cooked.
9. Top with sausage mixture and dot with the ricotta cheese mixture.
10. Bake at 375 for about 20 min or until biscuits are puffed and beginning to get golden brown.
11. Top with mozzarella and provolone cheeses and distribute pepperoni slices evenly over top, increase oven temperature to 425 degrees.
12. Return to oven and bake until cheeses are melted and beginning to bubble. This should take about 10 minutes.
13. Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
14. May be topped with the additional Parmesan cheese.

Cheesy Chicken Meatballs

Ingredients

1 pound ground chicken
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup roasted garlic light cream cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil, and spray with cooking spray.
3. Combine the chicken, eggs, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, vegetable oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; mix well.
4. Form mixture into 20 meatballs; place on prepared pan.
5. Bake in center of preheated oven until juices run clear, 17 to 18 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

This recipe also makes for great chicken patties.  Makes 5 or 6 patties depending on what size you make them.  Put on a bun with lettuce, mayo, and tomato.

Chicken Pot Pie With Bisquick

Filling Ingredients

1/3 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup Bisquick
1/3 cup onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon thyme
1/2 cup chicken broth
2/3 cup milk
1 3/4 cup chicken, cooked, and diced or torn
10 oz. pkg. frozen peas and carrots

Crust Ingredients

1 1/2 cup Bisquick
3 tablespoons hot water
3 tablespoons butter, softened

Directions

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. In a saucepan, combine butter, Bisquick, onion, pepper and thyme; bring to a boil.
3. Stir in the chicken broth and milk.
4. Bring to a boil again, stirring constantly.
5. Boil for 1 minute.
6. Add in the chicken and frozen vegetables.
7. Mix thoroughly and take pan off of the heat.
8. Pour mixture into a 9-inch square baking dish.
9. Make crust and place over pie.
10. Bake 45 minutes or until crust is a light, golden brown.

Frank's RedHot Buffallo Chicken Dip

Ingredients

8 oz. pkg.cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup blue cheese or ranch salad dressing (Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe)

1/2 cup Frank's® RedHot® Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce

1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or shredded mozzarella cheese

2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. Place cream cheese into deep baking dish.
3. Stir until smooth. 
4. Mix in salad dressing, Frank's RedHot Sauce and cheese.
5. Stir in chicken. 
6. Bake 20 min. or until mixture is heated through; stir.
7. Garnish as desired.
8. Serve with crackers or vegetables.

Blue Cheese Dressing

Ingredients

1 cup regular mayonnaise

1 cup sour cream

6 oz blue cheese

1 Tablespoon apple cider or wine vinegar

1/ 2 teaspoon pepper

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce (optional)

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

Directions

Crumble the blue cheese, and mix it all together. Thin with water if desired.


Note:  This worked well for the Franks RedHot Buffalo Chicken Dip

90-Minute Dinner Rolls

Ingredients

2 to 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 envelope active dry yeast
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons butter or margarine

Directions

1. Mix 3/4 cup flour, sugar, salt, and undissolved yeast.
2. Heat milk, water and margarine to 120 - 130 degrees F. 
3. Gradually add to dry ingredients and beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer.
4. Add 1/4 cup flour.  Beat at high speed of electric mixer 2 minutes.
5. Stir in enough additional flour to make a soft dough.
6. On a floured surface knead 2 to 3 minutes.
7. Divide dough into 12 equal pieces.
8. Shape into balls.
9. Place in greased 8-inch round pan.
10. Pour a 1-inch depth of boiling water into large pan on bottom rack of cold oven.
11. Cover rolls with a cloth.
12. Set rolls on rack above water.
13. Close oven door; let rise 30 minutes.
14. Uncover rolls; remove pan of water.
15. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
16. Bake 20-25 minutes, or until done.
17. Remove from pan.
18. Serve warm.

Yield:  1 Dozen
Proof Time:  30 minutes
Bake Time:  20-25 minutes

Beef and Potato Casserole

Ingredients

2 1/2 to 3 cups diced roast beef

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 cup beef gravy or prepared brown gravy

2 tablespoons dry white wine

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled

1/4 teaspoons dried rosemary, crumbled

dash garlic powder

1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

beef broth or water, if needed

2 cups prepared mashed potatoes, seasoned

2 tablespoons butter

1 egg

1/2 to 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

 

Directions

1. Grind or finely chop the beef and onion.
2. Add gravy, wine, and seasonings.
3. Add broth, if necessary, to make a moist mixture.
4. Put beef mixture in a shallow 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
5. Combine mashed potato with butter and egg; mix well then spread over the meat mixture.
6. Sprinkle with the cheese.
7. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes, or until browned and bubbly.

 

Serves 6

Ravioli Lasagna

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium onion, peeled and diced

2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced

1 pound ground Italian sausage

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

28-ounce can crushed roma tomatoes

1 cup prepared pesto sauce, divided

4 ounces fresh baby spinach, stack the leaves and thinly slice (about 2 cups)

15-ounce container ricotta cheese

1 cup grated or shredded Parmesan cheese, divided

1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Two 16 to 18-ounce packages frozen cheese-filled raviloli

3 cups grated Mozzarella cheese

 

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add onion and saute until soft, add garlic and cook about 4 minutes longer, transfer to a small plate.
3. Add the sausage to the same skillet and cook, stirring often to break up for about 12 minutes or until sausage is browned.
4. Drain off any grease, then add the onion-garlic mixture back to the pan and season with salt and pepper.
5. In a medium bowl, stir together the crushed tomatoes and 1/2 cup of the pesto sauce.
6. In a separate medium bowl, mix together the sliced spinach and the remaining 1/2 cup pesto sauce.
7. In a third medium bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese and 3/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese (reserve remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan for sprinkling on at the end), stir in the nutmeg and season with salt and pepper.
8. In a 9 x 13-inch baking pan, spread 1/2 cup of the tomato-pesto sauce on the bottom and the pan and lightly coat the sides of the pan with the sauce as well, to prevent the lasagna from sticking after baking.
9. Top with 1/2 of the sausage-onion mixture, then 1/2 of the spinach mixture.
10. Top with 1 package of the ravioli, laying out evenly in a single layer.
11. Dollop 1/2 of the ricotta mixture over ravioli, then top with 1/3 of the mozzarella.
12. Spread with 1/2 of the remaining tomato sauce, top with remaining sausage, then with remaining spinach.
13. Top with second package of ravioli, dollop with remaining ricotta and 1/3 of the mozzarella.
14. Spread on the rest of the sauce.
15. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
16. Remove from oven, discard foil and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and the reserved 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
17. Return to oven and bake another 12 minutes.