Spaghetti and Meatballs

Kittencal's Italian Melt-In-Your-Mouth MeatballsMixture of 1 pound ground beef and 1/2 pound ground pork 
1 large egg, slightly beaten
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/3 cup breadcrumbs (or use enough to hold the meat together 
1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic 
1 -2 teaspoon salt 
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/3 cup milk (can use up to 1/2 cup milk)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (optional, or to taste)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (or 2 tablespoons dried parsley)
Directions: 1 Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. 2 Shape into small meatballs (at this point you can place on a jelly-roll/baking sheet and freeze to use later, or cover with plastic wrap refrigerate up to 24 hours before using). 3 Drop the meatballs into simmering pasta sauce, do not stir for at least 20 minutes or you will risk breaking the meatballs. 4 Continue cooking in the simmering sauce for another 20 minutes (depending on how fast your sauce is simmering 40 minutes total should fully cook the meatballs). 5 After the 40 minutes cooking time continue cooking your sauce with the meatballs in for as long as desired. 6 **note** you may also bake the meatballs at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes or until cooked through

Read more at: http://www.food.com/recipe/kittencals-italian-melt-in-your-mouth-meatballs-69173?oc=linkback

Chicken and Cheese Chimichangas

2 1/2 c. shredded or chopped cooked chicken
2/3 c. Pace picante sauce
1/2 c. green onions chopped
3/4 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. oregano leaves, crushed
1/2 tsp salt
8 flour tortillas
1/4 c. melted butter or margarine
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese

Combine chicken, picane' sauce, onion, cumin, oregano and salt in a saucepan; simmer 5 minutes or until most liquid has evaporated. Brush one side of the tortillas with butter. Spoon about 1/3 cup meat mixture onto center of unbuttered sides; top with 2 T cheese. Fold 2 sides over filling; fold ends down. Place seam side down in 9x13 baking dish. Bake 475 degrees about 13 minutes or until golden brown. Top wit guacamole, picante' sauce, sour cream, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes or olives as desired!

June Navajo Tacos

June 2012
Jill
Navajo Tacos

Meat & Bean Mixture:
1 lb ground beef – cooked and crumbled
1 packet taco seasoning (follow instructions on packet and add to the beef)
2 cups pinto beans (you can use 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, or cook raw beans in a crock pot like I did. 1 cup of raw beans will make about 3 cups of cooked beans.)
Stir the beans and hamburger together

Also provided with your meal:
2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1 container of sour cream
16 frozen Rhodes rolls
¾ cup powdered sugar

You will need vegetable oil for frying rolls
Suggested toppings:
Shredded lettuce
Diced tomatoes
Chopped onions
Salsa

TO PREPARE: Thaw and heat the beef and beans. Thaw rolls and work into flat circles. Fry each side in vegetable oil at 375° until golden brown. Place desired amount of beef and beans on the scone and top with cheese, sour cream, and other desired toppings. If you have left over scones, you may shake the warm scones in a baggie with powdered sugar for dessert.

Read more at http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/2010/04/fabuless-freezer-cooking-navajo-tacos.html#jV7wt5476UfmcDBJ.99

August Turkey Burgers with Rosemary Garlic Mayonnaise

I made the Mayonnaise mixture, separated it into two parts, mixed one part with the ground turkey and set the other half aside. I added all additional ingredients to turkey mixture and froze it. 

 To complete the meal, just divide the ground turkey mixture into 8 patties and finish the recipe as directed.

Ingredients

Mayonnaise:

• 2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/6 cup dried rosemary leaves
• 1 clove garlic, minced

Burgers:

• 2 pounds ground turkey
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Buns:

• 8 sandwich rolls or burger buns
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 cups arugula, divided

Directions

For the mayonnaise: In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, garlic, and rosemary; set aside.

For the burgers: Preheat a gas or charcoal grill or place a grill panover medium-high heat. In a large bowl, add the ground chicken, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/2 of the mayonnaise mixture. Using clean hands, gently combine the ingredients and form the chicken mixture into 4 patties. Place the burgers on the grill and cook for about 7 minutes on each side. Transfer to paper towels and let rest for a few minutes.

Brush the cut side of each roll with the olive oil and 1 teaspoon of the mayonnaise mixture. Grill for 1 to 2 minutes until slightly golden.

To assemble the burgers: Spread a dollop of the remaining mayonnaise mixture on the tops and bottoms of the toasted buns. Place the chicken burgers on the bottom halves of the buns. Top each with 1/4 cup of arugula and finish with the top half of the bun.

May Chicken Crescent Bundles

May 22
Caley Shannon



Yup, I think the serving sizes were for 6-8 people.

Chicken Crescent Bundles

1pkg. cream cheese (8oz.) (I used 2/3 less fat cheese.)
 4 T. butter
 2 t. Italian seasoning (or 2 T. chives)
 2 T. milk
 1/2 t. salt
 3/4 t. pepper
 4 c. cubed cooked chicken
 1/2 c. crushed seasoned stuffing

Directions:
 1. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, 2 T. butter, chives, milk, salt and pepper until smooth. Stir in the chicken. Unroll crescent dough and separate into eight rectangles; press perforations together. Spoon about 1/2 c. chicken mixture onto the center of each rectangle. Bring edges up to the center and pinch to seal. Brush with remaining butter. Sprinkle with crushed croutons, lightly pressing down. Transfer to two ungreased baking sheets. Cover one baking sheet and freeze until firm; transfer squares to a covered container. May be frozen for up to 2 months. Bake at 350 for 20-25 min. or until golden brown. To use frozen ones: Thaw in the fridge and bake as directed.

May Chicken Tacos

May 21

Ashley Bracken



4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 lb.)
 1cup TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Thick 'N Chunky Salsa
 1can (15 oz.) black beans, undrained
 1cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Cheddar Cheese
 1 cup rice
 I made one and a half of the recipe for each meal.

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May Pulled Pork

May 21
Charity Blau Moore

I cooked the pork roasts in garlic salt and coke all day, and then shredded them and cooked them in the barbeque sauce recipe I found online on foodnetwork.com:

Ingredients

2 cups ketchup
 1 cup water
 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
 5 tablespoons light brown sugar
 5 tablespoons sugar
 1/2 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
 1/2 tablespoon ground mustard
 1 tablespoon lemon juice
 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Directions

In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to simmer. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, for 1 hour 15 minutes.