CHICKEN, BROCCOLI & RICE CASSEROLE

Ingredients

2 cups water

2 cups uncooked instant rice

2 (10 ounce) cans chunk chicken, drained

1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup

1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup

1/4 cup butter

1 cup milk

1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli

1 small white onion, chopped

1 pound processed cheese food

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Mix in the instant rice, cover, and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.

In a 9x13 inch baking dish, mix the prepared rice, chicken, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, butter, milk, broccoli, onion, and processed cheese.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Stir halfway through cooking to help cheese melt evenly.

Caramel Apple Dump Cake

•2 cans of apple pie filling (you can also use cherry, blueberry, etc.)

•1 box of yellow cake mix

•2 sticks of butter, melted (1 cup)

•1/2 cup caramel sauce (like you would put on ice cream)

•1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)

•1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

•Whipped cream for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1.In a greased 9x13 dish, mix apple pie filling and caramel sauce.

2.You may add in the 1/2 tsp cinnamon if desired.

3.Spread evenly in pan.

4.Pour dry cake mix directly on top of the pie filing and spread evenly.

5.Top with melted butter and pecans (optional).

6.Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes or until top is golden brown and apple filling is bubbly around the edges.

7.Serve with ice cream or whipped cream and another drizzle of caramel sauce.

Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Dessert

Serves 8

Ingredients

1. 20 Oreo cookies, divided
2. 2 tablespoons butter, softened
3. 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
4. 1/2 cup peanut butter
5. 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar,divided
6. 1 carton (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
7. 15-20 miniature peanut butter cups, chopped
8. 1 cup cold milk
9. 1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix

Instructions

1. Crush 16 cookies; toss with the butter. Press into an ungreased 9-inch square dish; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, peanut butter and 1 cup confectioners' sugar until smooth.
3. Fold in half of the whipped topping. Spread over crust.
4. Sprinkle with chopped peanut butter cups.
5. In another large bowl, beat the milk, pudding mix and remaining confectioners' sugar on low speed for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set.
6. Fold in remaining whipped topping. Spread over peanut butter cups.
7. Crush remaining cookies; sprinkle over the top. Cover and chill for at least 3 hours.

CHEESY VEGGIE QUESADILLAS

Ingredients: 

1 onion diced, 

1 each red and green pepper, seeded and diced, 

6 tortillas medium size, 

1 tbsp. canola oil, 

4 cups of shredded cheese, 

sour cream and salsa optional

1Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Add onion and peppers stirring for 4 to 8 minutes until vegetables are tender and lightly browned. Remove vegetables from pan and set aside.

2Lightly coat one side of the tortilla with canola oil and place oil side in  a skillet over medium heat. Add 2/3 cup of cheese evenly on the tortilla, followed by 1/3 of the vegetable mixture. Next layer2/3 cup of cheese evenly on top of the vegetables. Place a second tortilla on top and brush lightly with oil.

3Cook quesadilla for 4  to 6 minutes flipping once, until cheese  is melted and tortillas are lightly browned. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

4Cut each quesadilla into eight pieces, and serve warm with sour cream and salsa

HONEY MUSTARD MEATBALL DINNER SUB

INGREDIENTS:

3tbsp chili sauce or ketchup, 

1egg,  

1/4 cup dry seasoned  bread crumbs, 

1 small garlic clove minced, 

1tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 

1tsp dried oregano, 

1/2tsp dried thyme, 

1/4 tsp pepper, 

1 lb extra lean ground beef, (Personalize  by using ground chicken, pork, turkey or veal)

2tsp canola oil, 

1 small onion, minced, 

1/4 cup honey mustard, 

1/4 cup water, 

6 small whole wheat sub buns,

1 cup chopped lettuce, 

1 tomato, chopped

1 In a large bowl. using fork stir together chili sauce, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic,  Worcestershire sauce, oregano, thyme and pepper until well combined. Add beef and mix together using hands to distribute evenly.

2 Using hands, roll meat mixture into about 30, 1 inch meatballs and place on parchment paper lined plate or tray.

3 Heat non stick skillet over medium - high heat, and brown meatballs in batches if necessary, turning occasionally on all sides for about 8 minutes or until browned. Remove.

4 Wipe skillet with paper towel and return to medium heat and add oil and cook onion for about 5 minutes or until softened. Add mustard and water; return meatballs to skillet and toss to coat, stirring occasionally with sauce for 3 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink inside.

5 Divide meatballs and sauce among sub buns and top with lettuce and tomato

Crock Pot Parmesan Honey Pork Roast

Ingredients:

1 boneless whole pork loin roast (4 pounds)

2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup honey

3 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons dried basil

2 tablespoons minced garlic

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1/4 cup cold water

Directions:

Cut roast in half. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the cheese, honey, soy sauce, basil, garlic, oil and salt; pour over pork. Cover and cook on low for 5-1/2 to 6 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 160°.

Remove meat to a serving platter; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer to a small saucepan. Bring liquid to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Slice roast; serve with gravy. Yield: 10 servings.

MYO Brownie Mix

Never buy boxed brownie mix again! Follow the recipe below and make brownies for approximately .30 a mix!

So simple, so easy. Not just frugal but cuts out the unknown ingredients.

1 Cup Sugar, 

1/2 Cup All-Purpose Flour, 

1/3 Cup Cocoa, 

1/4 tsp Salt, 

1/4 tsp Baking Powder.

Put mix in plastic zip-lock bags or mason jars, and Label:

At Baking Time Add: 2 Eggs, 1/...2 Cup Vegetable Oil, 1 teaspoon Vanilla.

Bake @ 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes in an 8x8 or 9x9 pan.