Tasty Treats 'N' Eats

Alfredo Sauce

2011-04-12T13:20:00.000-07:00

1 cube Butter
1 c. Heavy Cream
2 c. grated Parmesan
1 lb. Fettucini
Salt and Pepper, to taste

Melt butter and add cream and salt and pepper. Add parmesan a little at a time. Reserve 1/2 c. for topping. Stir until parmesan cheese is melted and sauce has thickened slightly.

From: Annette Gardner

Weeknight Ravioli Bake

2011-04-12T13:17:00.000-07:00

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

1-26 oz. jar Spaghetti Sauce
1-14.5 oz. can diced Tomatoes, undrained
1/2 c. Water
2-1 lb. pkg. Cheese Ravioli, frozen
1-8 oz. pkg. Italian 3 Cheese blend, shredded
2 T. grated Parmesan

Mix sauce, tomatoes and water. Spoon 1 c. onto bottom of 9 x 13 pan. Layer half of the ravioli and 1 c. shredded cheese or sauce. Top with remaining ravioli and sauce mixture. Sprinkle with remaining shredded cheese. Cover. Bake for 30 minutes at 400 degrees. Uncover. Continue baking for 15 minutes or until Ravioli is tender and heated through. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Let stand 10 minutes.

From: Kraft Foods

Creamy Pumpin Pie

2011-04-12T13:11:00.000-07:00

1-1/4 c. Milk
1 c. canned Pumpkin
2 pkgs. (4-serving) Cheesecake Instant Pudding
1 tsp. Pumpkin Pie Spice
1-8 oz tub Whipped Topping
1 Graham Cracker Crust

Stir milk and pumpkin in large bowl until smooth. Add pudding mixes and spice. Beat with wire whisk until well blended. Gently stir in 1/2 of the whipped topping. Spoon into crust. Refrigerate 4 hours until set. Prepare streusel topping if desired.

Topping:
Walnuts, chopped
Brown Sugar
Butter

Mix walnuts, brown sugar and butter in a small microwavable bowl. Microwave on high for 2-1/2 minutes or until bubbly, stirring once. Be careful not to burn. Cool and sprinkle over refrigerated pie just before serving.

From: Kraft Foods

Candy Bar Pie

2011-04-12T12:59:00.000-07:00

1-4 oz. pkg. Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
1 T. Milk
1 tub Whipped Topping, thawed
2-2.7 oz. Snickers Candy Bars, chopped
1-3/4 c. Cold Milk
2-4 serving pkg. Instant Chocolate Pudding
1 Chocolate Pie Crust

Mix cream cheese with 1 T. Milk in bowl with a wire whisk until smooth. Gently stir in 2 c. whipped topping and candy bars; set aside. Pour 1-3/4 c. milk into another bowl. Add pudding mixes. Beat with wire whisk for 1 minute. Gently stir in 1/2 c. whipped topping. Spread 1/2 of pudding mixture into pie crust. Spread cream mixture over pudding in pie crust. Top with remaining pudding. Refrigerate 4 hours or until set. Garnish with remaining whipped topping.

From: Kraft Foods

Modesto Rolls

2011-04-12T12:46:00.001-07:00

1 pkg. Dry Yeast
1/4 c. warm Water (not hot)
1 T. Sugar

1 c. Milk
1 cube Butter or Margarine
1/2 c. Sugar
3/4 tsp. Salt
3 Eggs, well beaten

4 c. Flour

Mix first three ingredients in small bowl and set aside. Scald milk and butter. Cool slightly then add sugar, salt and well-beaten eggs. Add the yeast mixture and mix well. Add 4 c. flour, mix well and set aside to rise for 3-4 hours. DO NOT KNEAD. Dough will be sticky. Turn out half the dough on a very well floured surface and knead until it is no longer sticky to roll out. Roll in a circle and with knife or pizza cutter cut into wedges like a pizza. Roll beginning with large end and place on greased cookie sheet. Let rise for about 2 hours. Bake at 325 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

From: The Hamiltons (Modesto, CA)

Pumpkin Bread

2011-04-12T12:42:00.000-07:00

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2 c. canned Pumpkin
4 Eggs
1 c. Vegetable Oil
1/3 c. Water
3-1/2 c. Flour
3 c. Sugar
1 T. Pumpkin Pie Spice
2 tsp. Baking Soda
1-1/2 tsp. Salt
1 pkg. Chocolate Chips* (optional)

Combine pumpkin, eggs, oil and water. Add flour, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and baking soda. Mix until well blended. Add chocolate chips if desired. Pour into 2 greased bread pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

Makes 2 loaves.

*If using chocolate chips, toss in flour before adding to batter to prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the pan.

Cheddar Biscuits

2011-04-12T12:38:00.000-07:00

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2-1/2 c. Bisquick Baking Mix
3/4 c. cold Whole Milk
4 T. cold Butter
1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder
1 heaping c. Cheddar Cheese, grated

2 T. Butter, melted
1/4 tsp. dried Parsley Flakes
1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder

Combine bisquick with cold butter in a medium bowl using a pastry cutter or large fork. (You don't want to mix too thoroughly.) There should be small chunks of butter in there that are about the size of peas. Add cheddar cheese, milk and 1/4 tsp. garlic. Mix by hand until combined but don't over mix. Drop approximately 1/4 c. portions of the dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet using an ice cream scoop. Bake for 15-17 minutes at 400 degrees or until the tops of biscuits just being to turn light brown. When you take the biscuits out of the oven, melt 2 T. butter in a small bowl. Stir in 1/2 tsp. garlic powder and dried parsley flakes. Use a brush to spread this garlic butter over the tops of biscuits using all of the butter.

Makes 1 dozen biscuits.

From: Online Source

Banana Bread

2011-04-12T12:34:00.000-07:00

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

1/2 c. Butter
1 c. Sugar
2 Eggs
2 Mashed Bananas
1/2 c. Nuts (optional)
2 c. Flour
1 tsp. Baking Soda

Mix all ingredients and pour in greased bread pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

From: The Manning Cookbook

Monkey Bread

2011-04-12T12:32:00.000-07:00

18-24 frozen Dinner Rolls
1/2 small pkg. Butterscotch Pudding (not instant)
1 c. Brown Sugar
1/2 c. Butter, melted
1/2 c. Nuts, chopped (optional)
1/4 c. Sugar
1 T. Cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place frozen rolls in bundt pan. Sprinkle brown sugar and pudding mix over the top. Pour melted butter on top. Mix cinnamon and sugar together. Sprinkle nuts and cinnamon mixture over top. Bake for 30-40 minutes. Invert immediately on serving plate. Serve warm!

Butterscotch Butterballs

2011-04-12T12:29:00.001-07:00

1/2 c. Pecans (optional)
18-20 Rhodes Rolls
3 oz. pkg. Butterscotch Pudding (not instant)
6 T. Butter, melted
1/2 c. Brown Sugar
3/4 tsp. Cinnamon

Mix melted butter, brown sugar and cinnamon together, set aside. In a bundt pan, layer pecans, Rhodes rolls and butterscotch pudding powder. Drizzle cinnamon mixture over the dry pudding and the rolls. Let rise until double in size or to the top of the bundt pan. Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes at 350 degrees.

Cinnamon Rolls

2011-04-12T12:26:00.000-07:00

Combine and set aside:
1 pkg. Yeast
1/4 c. Warm Water

Combine:
1 c. Hot Milk
2 T. Sugar
2 T. Shortening
1 tsp. Salt
1/4 c. Flour
1 Egg
3-1/4 c. Flour

Add yeast to mixture and let rise 1-1/2 hours. Roll out to a square. Spread the following mixture on dough:

1 c. Sugar
1/2 c. Melted Butter
3 tsp. Cinnamon

Roll up and slice. Let rise for 1/2 hour. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Frost.

From: The Manning Cookbook

Whole Wheat Pancakes

2011-04-12T12:24:00.001-07:00

Beat 2 egg whites in a bowl.

Sift:
1 c. Whole Wheat Four
Dash of Salt
1 tsp. Baking Soda

Add:
2 Egg Yolks
1-1/2 c. Buttermilk

Fold in egg whites and cook on hot, greased griddle.

Makes 8-10 pancakes.

From: The Manning Cookbook

Waffles

2011-04-12T12:21:00.001-07:00

2-1/4 c. Flour
4 tsp. Baking Powder
3/4 tsp. Salt
1-1/2 T. Sugar
2 beaten Eggs
2-1/4 c. Milk
1/2 c. Vegetable Oil

Mix ingredients with a wire whisk and cook in waffle iron.

From: The Manning Cookbook

Pancakes

2011-04-12T12:19:00.000-07:00

1-1/4 c. Flour
3 tsp. Baking Powder
1 T. Sugar
1/2 tsp. Salt
1 beaten Egg
1 c. Milk
2 T. Oil

Mix ingredients and cook on griddle.

From: The Manning Cookbook

German Pancakes

2011-04-12T12:16:00.001-07:00

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

1/3 c. Margarine
6 Eggs
1 c. Flour
1 c. Milk
Dash of Salt

Melt margarine in 9 x 13 glass pan. Meanwhile mix and beat eggs, flour milk and salt. Pour batter into center of pan once butter is melted. Place pan in oven leaving plenty of room for batter to rise. Bake for 25 minutes at 400 degrees or until golden brown.

Top with powdered sugar and/or syrup.

From: The Manning Cookbook

French Pancakes

2011-04-12T12:14:00.001-07:00

3/4 c. Flour
1/2 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Baking Powder
2 T. Powdered Sugar
2/3 c. Milk
2 Eggs
1/3 c. Water
1/2 tsp. Vanilla

Sift together flour, salt, baking powder and powdered sugar. Add milk, eggs, water and vanilla. Mix ingredients together lightly. Add a small amount of batter to a hot greased skillet. Tip pan to spread batter. Brown both sides and serve with powdered sugar.

From: The Manning Cookbook

Farmer's Brunch Casserole

2011-04-12T12:11:00.001-07:00

3 c. Frozen Hashbrowns
3/4 c. shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 c. diced cooked Ham, Sausage or both
1/4 c. Onion, diced
4 Eggs, beaten
1-12 oz. can Evaporated Milk
1/4 tsp. Pepper
1/8 tsp. Salt

Grease 8-inch square pan. Arrange potatoes evenly on bottom. Sprinkle with cheese, meat and onion. Combine eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Pour egg mixture over potato mixture. (Can be refrigerated several hours or overnight.) Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes or 60-65 minutes if made ahead and chilled. Bake till center is set. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

From: Cidne Richards

Coffee Cake

2011-04-12T12:08:00.001-07:00

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

1 c. Pancake Four
1/3 c. Sugar
1/3 c. Milk
1 Egg
1/4 c. Melted Butter

Mix the above ingredients and top with below mixture.

1/4 c. Brown Sugar
1/4 c. Flour
1/4 tsp. Cinnamon
1 T. Butter

Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

From: The Manning Cookbook
Difficulty: Easy

Scrumptious-Diddly-Umptious

2011-04-12T12:07:00.000-07:00

6 Butter Croissants
6 Eggs
Thick Deli-sliced Ham
American Cheese slices

In skillet, cook eggs in melted margarine, sunny-side up. Break yokes and cook until firm. Slice croissants with serrated knife crosswise. On one half put ham. On the other, a cheese slice, arranging cheese to cover croissant. Microwave open croissants for 20 seconds. Remove and add an egg on top of cheese. Cover with ham-covered croissant and microwave for 20 seconds more.

From: The Richards Family
Difficulty: Easy

Big Easy Breakfast

2011-04-12T12:03:00.001-07:00

1/2 lb. Smoked Sausage, cut in 1/2-inch-slices, quartered
2/3 c. Oil
8 c. frozen Southern-style Hashbrown Potatoes
1/2 c. Green Pepper, chopped
6 Velveeta Slices, cut diagonally in 1/2.

Cook sausage in large skillet over medium heat until lightly browned. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon. Add oil; heat over medium heat. Add potatoes and peppers. Cover and cook 8-10 minutes or to desired crispiness. Stir in sausage. Remove from heat and top with cheese slices.

Makes 8 servings.

From: Unknown
Difficulty: Easy

Apple Turnover

2011-04-12T12:01:00.000-07:00

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Oatmeal
2-1/2 c. Flour
1 T. Sugar
1 c. Shortening
1 tsp. Salt
1 Egg Yolk (save egg white)
2/3 c. Milk
Apple Pie Filling

Glaze:
2 T. Milk
1 c. Powdered Sugar
1 T. Butter
1 tsp. Vanilla

Blend flour, sugar, shortening and salt. Add egg yolk and milk. Roll dough out onto floured surface. Sprinkle 2 handfuls of oatmeal to cover dough. Spoon apple pie filling onto half of the dough leaving 1/2 inch lip around edge of crust. Sprinkle filling with cinnamon and sugar. Fold over other half of crust on top of filling. Seal edges. Beat egg white until foamy and spread over crust. Slit top. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Spread with glaze while still hot.

From: The Manning Cookbook
Difficulty: Easy

Granola

2011-04-12T11:57:00.000-07:00

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

6 c. Quick Oats
1/2 c. Brown Sugar
3/4 c. Wheat Germ or Wheat Flour (optional)
1/2 c. Coconut
1/3 c. Sunflower Seeds
1 c. Slivered Almonds
1/2 c. Nonfat Dry Milk
2/3 c. Honey
2/3 c. Vegetable Oil
2 T. Water
1-1/2 tsp. Vanilla
1 c. Raisins (optional)
Orange Rind, to taste

Combine. Spread in bottom of baking dish. Bake at 300 degrees for 25 minutes. Stir twice while baking.

From: The Manning Cookbook
Difficulty: Easy

Buttermilk Syrup

2011-04-10T21:59:00.000-07:00

(It will bubble A LOT so use a big pan.)

1 c. Butter
3/4 c. Sugar
1 T. Karo Syrup

Melt together and bring to a boil, then add:
1/2 c. Buttermilk*
1 tsp. Vanilla

Bring to a boil again and then add:
2 tsp. Baking Soda

*Can substitute for 1/2 tsp. lemon juice and 1/2 c. regular milk.

From: Cidne Richards

Cidne's Pumpkin Waffles

2011-04-10T21:53:00.000-07:00

Mix in a bowl:
2 c. Flour
2 T. Baking Powder
1 T. Cinnamon
1 T. Sugar
1/2 tsp. Nutmeg
1/4 tsp. Coriander (optional)
1/4 tsp. Salt

In a separate bowl mix:
4 Egg Yolks (place egg white in another bowl to beat in)
1 c. Pumpkin
3/4 c. melted Margarine
1 T. Vanilla
1-1/2 c. Milk

Beat 4 Egg whites until stiff peaks form.

Add dry ingredients to pumpkin mixture and mix together. Fold in beaten egg whites. Bake in waffle iron until golden brown. Serve with buttermilk syrup.

From: Cidne Richards

Warm Artichoke Dip

2011-04-10T21:47:00.000-07:00

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2 can artichoke hearts (Reese/bottoms)
1-8 oz. Cream Cheese, softened
1 c. Mayonnaise
1 pkg. Parmesan Cheese, shredded
1 small can chopped Green Chiles
Slivered Almonds (optional)

Mix all together. Top with slivered almonds, if desired. Bake at 350 degrees until hot and bubbly. You can also heat in microwave. Serve with crackers, tortilla chips or fritos.

From: Cidne Richards

White Pizza

2011-04-10T21:44:00.000-07:00

Preheat oven to bake crust according to instructions on package.

1-13.8 oz. Pillsbury Pizza Crust
1 c. Garlic Alfredo Sauce
Mozzarella Cheese
Parmesan Cheese
1/2 of a Red Onion, sliced
Seasoned Chicken Breast strips, fully cooked
Cilantro, chopped

Bake crust according to directions on package. Top partially baked crust with toppings and return to oven finishing baking as directed.

From: Tricia Richards
Difficulty: Easy

Sweet and Sour Chicken

2011-04-10T21:42:00.000-07:00

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

3 lbs. b/s Chicken Breasts
Garlic Salt
Salt and Pepper
3 Eggs, beaten
1/2 c. Cornstarch
1/2 c. Flour
Cooking Oil

Sauce:
3 T. Soy Sauce
1-1/2 c. Chicken Broth
2-1/4 c. Sugar
3/4 c. Ketchup
1 c. White Vinegar
1-20 oz. can Pineapple, crushed or chunked

Cut chicken. Rinse and dip into beaten eggs and then into mixture of cornstarch and flour. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and garlic salt. Brown chicken in a frying pan with enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan. Place chicken in 9 x 13 pan. Mix all sauce ingredients together in a bowl and pour over chicken. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour at 350 degrees uncovered or until sauce thickens.

From: Lianne Walker
Difficulty: Intermediate

Stuffed Peppers

2011-04-10T21:38:00.000-07:00

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Green Peppers
1 lb. Hamburger
1 c. cooked Rice
1/2 c. chopped Onion
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. Pepper

Sauce:
Milk
1 can Tomato Sauce

Clean peppers. Bowl until tender. Brown hamburger and onion. Combine in mixing bowl with rice and salt and pepper. Stuff into boiled peppers. Bake at 325 degrees for 40 minutes. Meanwhile, heat milk and tomato sauce in sauce pan. Serve over cooked peppers.

From: The Manning Cookbook
Difficulty: Easy

Parmesan-Crusted Chicken in Cream Sauce

2011-04-10T21:34:00.000-07:00

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2 c. Instant Brown Rice, uncooked
2-14 oz. cans Chicken Broth
6 Ritz Crackers, finely crushed
2 T. Grated Parmesan Cheese
4 small b/s Chicken Breast halves
2/3 c. Philadelphia Chive and Onion Cream Cheese Spread
3/4 lb. Asparagus Spears, trimmed and steamed (optional)

Cook rice as directed, using 1-1/4 c. chicken broth and 1/2 c. water.

Meanwhile, mix cracker crumbs and parmesan cheese on a plate. Rinse chicken in cold water; gently shake off excess. Dip chicken in crumb mixture, turning each piece over to coat evenly on both sides. Place evenly in single layer in lightly greased baking pan. (Discard any remaining crumb mixture.) Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until chicken is cooked through.

In a large skillet, add 1 c. chicken broth and cream cheese spread. Cook on medium heat just until mixture comes to boil, stirring constantly. Simmer 3 minutes or until sauce is thickened, stirring frequently. Spoon sauce over cooked chicken and rice to serve. Serve with asparagus if desired.

From: Kraft Foods
Difficulty: Easy

Saucy Stir-Fried Pork

2011-04-10T21:28:00.000-07:00

2 c. White Rice, uncooked
1/4 c. Zesty Italian Dressing
1 lb. Pork Tenderloin, cut into thin strips
1 c. Red Pepper Strips (about 1 medium Red Pepper)
2 c. Sugar Snap Peas
3/4 c. Diagonally Sliced Green Onions
2 T. Soy Sauce
1 tsp. Cornstarch
1/2 tsp. Ground Ginger

Cook rice. Heat dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add meat; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add peppers and peas; cook 3 minutes stirring frequently. Add onions; cook and stir 1 minute.

Mix soy sauce, cornstarch and ginger until well blended. Add to meat mixture in skillet; cook 1 minute or until sauce thickens stirring frequently. Serve over rice.

Makes 4 servings.

From: Kraft Foods
Difficulty: Easy

Ribs

2011-04-10T21:24:00.000-07:00

Ribs
Barbecue Sauce
Honey

Trim any large chunks of fat from ribs. Season with salt and pepper. Place ribs in oven on broil to brown, turning to brown both sides. Put a layer of ribs in bottom of crock pot. Mix 2-3 T. honey with barbecue sauce. Pour some sauce over ribs. Top with another layer of ribs and barbecue sauce until crock pot is full. Cook on low 7-8 hours.

Difficulty: Easy

Ranch Chicken

2011-04-10T21:20:00.000-07:00

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

1/2 c. Ranch Dressing
2 T. Flour
1/4 c. Cheddar Cheese, shredded
1/4 c. Parmesan Cheese
4 b/s Chicken Breasts

Mix 1/2 c. Ranch Dressing with flour. Dip chicken in dressing mixture turning to cover both sides. Put chicken in lightly greased pan and sprinkle with parmesan and cheddar cheeses. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

From: Annette Gardner
Difficulty: Easy

Pork Roast

2011-04-10T21:18:00.000-07:00

1 Pork Roast
1 lrg. Onion
4 cloves Garlic, chopped
Water
Salt and Pepper

Brown outside of pork roast on stove top, seasoning with salt and pepper. Place half of the onions on bottom of crock pot. Place roast on top. Fill crock pot halfway with water. Top with remaining onions and garlic. Cook on low for 7-8 hours.

Another option: Place one can cream of mushroom soup on top of roast. I've heard it keeps the roast from drying out and also makes a creamier gravy.

From: Combined Sources
Difficulty: Easy

Pepper Steak

2011-04-10T21:12:00.000-07:00

1-1/2 lbs. Steak
1 c. chopped Onion
1 c. Beef Broth
3 T. Soy Sauce
1 clove Garlic, minced
2 Green Peppers, chopped
2 T. Cornstarch
1/4 c. cold Water
2 Tomatoes, peeled and cut up

White Rice

Cut steak into 4-6 pieces. Brown thoroughly on both sides. Push meat to one side and add chopped onion. Cook onion until tender. Stir in beef broth, soy sauce and minced garlic. Cover and simmer until meat is tender (approximately 10 minutes). Add chopped green pepper. Cover and simmer 5 minutes. Blend cornstarch and cold water and add to meat mixture. Cook until thickened. Add tomatoes and cook until heated through.

Serve over rice.

From: The Manning Cookbook
Difficulty: Easy

Parmesan Shells

2011-04-10T21:09:00.000-07:00

2 1/2-3 c. small Shells, uncooked (or 10 oz. lrg. shells)
1/2 c. Butter
1 b/s Chicken Breast, uncooked and cut into strips
4 oz. can Mushrooms (or 1/4 lb. fresh, sliced and sauteed)
2 T. Flour
3/4 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. Pepper
1 Chicken Bouillon cube
2-1/2 c. Half and Half
1/2 c. grated Parmesan Cheese
Chopped Parsley (optional)

Cook noodles. Drain and return pan. Add 1/4 c. butter and toss until melted. Saute chicken strips in another pan in remaining 1/4 c. of butter. Add drained mushrooms and heat through. Remove chicken and mushrooms from melted butter and place in pan with noodles. To remaining melted butter in pan, stir in flour, salt, pepper and bouillon. Add half and half and cook and stir until thick. Add parmesan cheese. Pour over noodles and toss. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

From: Annette Gardner
Difficulty: Intermediate

Meatloaf

2011-04-10T21:04:00.000-07:00

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

1.5-2 lbs. Extra Lean Ground Beef
1 large Egg (or 2 small Eggs)
Almost 1 c. Oatmeal
Salt and Pepper
1 can Tomato Sauce
1 medium Onion, chopped
1 tsp. Garlic Salt

Combine all ingredients in large bowl. Spread in a bread pan and bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours. Top with tomato soup or ketchup.

From: The Manning Cookbook
Difficulty: Intermediate

Hawaiian Hay Stacks

2011-04-10T21:01:00.000-07:00

Toppings:
Chinese Noodles
Tomatoes, diced
Celery, chopped
Crushed Pineapple
Shredded Coconut
Slivered Almonds
Black Olives, chopped or diced
Green Onion, chopped
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Chicken, cooked and cut into pieces or strips

Gravy:
3 cans Cream of Chicken Soup
1 can Water

White Rice, cooked (can cook in chicken broth for extra flavor)

Cook rice as directed. mix xoup and water in sauce pan and heat until hot. Prepare desired toppings. (Any of the above toppings can be used, or whatever sounds good to you as a topping!) Top rice with gravy and toppings to serve.

From: The Manning Cookbook
Difficulty: Easy

Deviled Ham Pie

2011-04-10T20:57:00.000-07:00

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Prepare a single pie crust recipe. Roll out half to a square or circle. Spread with 4.5 oz. can deviled ham to 1/2 inch of edge. Top with 1-3 oz. can chopped mushrooms. Roll out other half of pastry and place on top. Crimp the edges. Place on cookie sheet. Bake at 425 degrees for 14 minutes. Cook 1-10 oz. pkg. frozen broccoli or fresh asparagus spears. Drain. Combine 1/4 c. milk with 1 can cheddar cheese or cream of mushroom soup. Heat. Cut pastry into serving-size squares. Arrange broccoli or asparagus on top and top with sauce.

Serves 4

From: The Manning Cookbook
Difficulty: Easy

Creamy Crock Pot Pork Chops

2011-04-10T20:53:00.000-07:00

6 Pork Chops
1 medium Onion, sliced
1 can Cream of Celery Soup
1/4 c. Water
Pepper, to taste
Pork Stuffing Mix* (optional)

Place pork chops in crock pot. Cover with sliced onions, soup and water. Add pepper to taste. Cover and cook 7-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high.

*If using stuffing, add box of dry stuffing mix on top of pork chops first and then top with onions, soup and water. Stuffing can also be prepared separately and served as a side dish.

From: Online Source
Difficulty: Easy

Chicken with Mushroom Sauce

2011-04-10T20:50:00.001-07:00

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

3 lbs. b/s Chicken Breasts
1/4 c. Margarine
1 can Cream of Chicken Soup
1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup
1/2 c. Pineapple or Apple Juice
1 can Mushrooms or 1/2 lb. fresh Mushrooms, sliced
1 Onion, chopped
Flour

Roll chicken in flour and brown in margarine. Place in large, flat casserole dish one layer deep. Saute onions and mushrooms in same pan in which chicken was browned. Add soup and juice and heat until well blended. Pour over chicken. Cover with foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until chicken is cooked through.

From: Charlotte Richards
Difficulty: Intermediate

Baked Ziti

2011-04-10T20:46:00.000-07:00

This recipe makes LOTS!! (2-9 x 13 pans worth!) Half recipe if only cooking for one family.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2 lbs. Ground Beef
1 lrg. Onion, chopped
7-1/2 c. Spaghetti Sauce
1-1 lb. pkg. tube-shaped Pasta (Ziti) (about 6 c.)
3 c. shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1/2 c. grated Parmesan Cheese

Cook and drain pasta. Set aside. Cook ground beef and onion in an 8 qt. sauce pot over medium heat until beef is well browned, stirring often to separate meat. Pour off any fat. Stir the sauce, pasta and 2 c. mozzarella cheese into sauce pot. Spoon mixture into 2-9 x 13 pans. Top with remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until beef mixture is hot and cheese is melted.

To make ahead: Prepare as directed above but do not bake. place in 2 foil pans and cover with foil. Freeze. Bake the frozen ziti uncovered at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until hot.

Serving suggestion: Serve with zucchini cut into thinly sliced ribbons (use veggie peeler) and sauteed in olive oil. Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese.

From: Online Source
Difficulty: Easy

Cafe Rio Rice

2011-04-10T20:34:00.001-07:00

3 c. Water
4 tsp. Chicken Bouillon
4 tsp. Garlic, minced
1/2 bunch Cilantro
1 can Green Chiles
3/4 tsp. Salt
1 T. Butter
1/2 Onion
3 c. Rice

Blend cilantro, green chiles, and onion together in food processor. Bring water to boil and add all ingredients. Simmer covered for 30 minutes.

From: Online Source

Cafe Rio Chicken

2011-04-10T20:32:00.000-07:00

1 small bottle Zesty Italian Dressing
1 T. Chili Powder
1 T. Cumin
3 cloves Garlic, minced
5 lbs. b/s Chicken Breast

Add all ingredients to crock pot. Cook for 4 hours, shred meat and cook 1 additional hour.

From: Online Source

Sweet Crock-Pot Pork

2011-04-10T20:21:00.000-07:00

1 medium-sized boneless Pork Roast Sirloin
1 c. mild Salsa
1 c. Brown Sugar

Cook in slow cooker for 4-8 hours.

Serve over rice with shredded cheese and sour cream or use in Cafe Rio Burritos or Sweet Pork Salad.

From: KayLynne Manning
Difficulty: Easy

Creamy Green Chile Rice

2011-04-10T20:19:00.000-07:00

White Rice, prepared as directed
1 can chopped Green Chiles
Sour Cream
Cilantro, chopped

Place prepared rice in large mixing bowl. Add green chiles, cilantro and sour cream to taste. Stir until well mixed.

From: Tricia Richards
Difficulty: Easy

Cafe Rio Burrito

2011-04-10T20:08:00.000-07:00

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Burrito-size Tortillas
1 can Black or Refried Beans
1 pkg. Chicken Rice-A-Roni, prepared (or substitute for Green Chile Rice)
2-3 Chicken Breasts, seasoned* and cooked or substitute Sweet Crock-Pot Pork
Sour Cream
1 can Green Mild Enchilada Sauce
Shredded Cheese
Fresh Pico de Gallo
Guacamole

Warm enchilada sauce in sauce pan. Cut chicken into strips. If using rice-a-roni, mix sour cream with prepared rice-a-roni to taste. Spread black or refried beans, chicken and rice mixture on each tortilla. Roll burrito-style and place in a 9 x 13 pan. Pour warm enchilada sauce over top of burritos. Sprinkle with shredded cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until center of burrito is hot and cheese is melted. Top with pico de gallo and a dallop of sour cream.

*Can season with salt and pepper, onion salt and garlic salt. Or season to desired taste.)

From: Unkown
Difficulty: Easy

Bean-Bacon-Carrot Dinner

2011-04-10T20:00:00.001-07:00

1/2 lb. Bacon, chunked
1 can Carrots, drained
1 can Green Beans, almost totally drained

Cook and drain bacon. Add carrots and beans and simmer until thoroughly heated.

From: The Manning Cookbook
Difficulty: Easy

Teriyaki Chicken Wings

2011-04-10T19:59:00.000-07:00

3 lbs. Chicken Drummettes
1 lrg. Onion, chopped
1 c. Brown Sugar
1 c. Soy Sauce
1/4 c. Chicken Broth
2 tsp. Ground Ginger
1 T. Honey
2 cloves Garlic, minced

Rinse chicken and pat dry. Place on broiler pan. Broil 4-5 inches from heat 10 minutes on each side for 20 minutes total or until golden brown. Transfer to crock pot. Mix remaining ingredients in bowl and pour over wings. Cover and cook on low 5-6 hours or on high 2-3 hours. Stir wings once during cooking to ensure even coating.

From: Online Source
Difficulty: Easy

Garlic-Parmesan Chicken

2011-04-10T19:56:00.001-07:00

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

1/2 c. grated Parmesan Cheese
1 pkg. dry Italian Dressing Mix (I prefer Good Seasons)
1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder
6 b/s Chicken Breast halves

Mix parmesan cheese, dressing mix and garlic powder. Moisten chicken with water and coat with cheese mixture. (Discard any remaining.) Place in shallow baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Bake uncovered at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

From: Kraft Foods
Difficulty: Easy

Creamy Tortellini Alfredo

2011-04-10T19:52:00.000-07:00

1-14.5 oz. can Chicken Broth
1 c. Water
2-9 oz. pkg. refrigerated Cheese Tortellini
4 oz. Cream Cheese, cubed
1 c. Frozen Peas
3/4 c. finely shredded Italian 5 Cheese Blend
6 slices Bacon, cooked, drained and crumbled (optional)

Pour broth and water into large saucepan; stir. Bring to boil on medium high heat. Add tortellini. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover. Simmer 8 to 9 minutes or until tortellini is tender. Do not drain.

Add cream cheese and peas; stir. Heat 2 to 3 minutes or until cream cheese is completely melted, stirring occasionally. Stir in shredded cheese and bacon.

(Makes 6-1 c. servings.)

From: Kraft Foods
Difficulty: Easy

Asian Noodle Salad

2011-04-05T21:48:00.000-07:00

1 lb. b/s Chicken Breasts, chunked
1/4 c. + 1 T. Teriyaki Marinade
3 cloves Garlic, minced
8 oz. pkg. multigrain Spaghettie, uncooked
1/2 c. Kraft Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
1 tsp. ground Ginger
1 lrg. Red Pepper, cut into match-like sticks
1 c. Carrots, cut into match-like sticks
1/4 c. fresh Cilantro, divided

Place chicken in medium bowl. Add 1/4 c. of the marinade and the garlic, toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 20 minutes to marinate. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti as directed on package.

Mix dressing, remaining marinade and ginger. Set aside. Remove chicken from marinade mixture, discard remaining marinade. Stir-fry chicken, peppers and carrots in large nonstick skillet on medium heat for 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Stir in dressing mixture. Drain spaghetti and return to pan. Add chicken mixture and 3 T. of cilantro, mix lightly. Sprinkle with remaining 1 T. of cilantro.

From: Kraft Foods
Difficulty: Easy

Tin Foil Dinners

2011-04-05T21:23:00.000-07:00

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

1 lb. Ground Beef
1 Onion
Carrots
Potatoes (Red or Russet)
Cream of Mushroom Soup

Break ground beef apart and divide among pieces of foil. Slice onion into desired sized pieces. Cut carrots into bite-sized pieces and do the same for the potatoes. Pile veggies on top of beef. Spoon several spoonfuls of cream of mushroom soup on top. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with another piece of tin foil and fold edges over to create a foil packet. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until veggies are fully cooked.

From: The Manning Cookbook
Difficulty: Easy

Hamburger and Rice Casserole

2011-04-05T21:18:00.000-07:00

1 lb. Hamburger
1/4 c. Onion, diced
1/4 c. Green Pepper, diced (optional)
3 c. Cooked Rice
1 can Cream of Chicken Soup
1 can Mushrooms (optional)
1/4 c. Evaporated Milk
Soy Sauce
Salt and Pepper, to taste
1/2 c. Cheddar Cheese, shredded

Brown hamburger with onion and green pepper. Set aside. In large bowl, mix together rice and soup. Add hamburger, onion and green pepper. Add milk to desired consistency. Add soy sauce and salt and pepper to taste. Cover and microwave on high for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and cover until melted.

From: Charlotte Richards
Difficulty: Easy

Easy Lasagne

2011-04-05T21:13:00.000-07:00

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

1/2 lb. Ground Beef
3/4 c. Water
16 oz. Spaghetti Sauce
1 tsp. Salt
1-8 oz. pkg. Lasagne Noodles
1 c. Ricotta or Cottage Cheese
12 oz. Mozzarella Cheese, grated

Brown ground beef. Drain. Add water, spaghetti sauce and salt. Bring to a boil. In an 11 x 7 casserole dish layer ingredients in the following order: sauce, uncooked noodles, ricotta/cottage cheese and mozzarella. Continue layering ending with a layer of sauce on top of the last layer of mozzarella. Cover tightly and bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour*. Let stand 10 minutes. Garnish with parmesan cheese.

*Place casserole dish on cookie sheet to avoid dripping in oven.

From: Annette Gardner
Difficulty: Easy

Chicken Chile Casserole

2011-04-05T21:08:00.000-07:00

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

1 can Chicken Soup with Rice
1 can chopped Green Chiles
1 lrg. can Tomatoes, drained
1 lb. Hamburger*, cooked and drained
1 bag Corn Tortilla Chips
1 lb. Cheese, grated
1 Onion, diced
1 T. Shortening

Saute onion in shortening. Add chicken soup, green chiles and tomatoes. Cook a few minutes and add hamburger. Alternate layer of corn chips, cheese and hamburger mixture. Top with chips and then cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

*Can substitute chicken for hamburger.

From: The Manning Cookbook
Difficulty: Easy

Fiesta Sandwiches

2011-04-05T21:01:00.001-07:00

1 medium Tomato, diced
1 small Onion, diced
1 Green Pepper, diced
Vinegar
Slices of Monterey Jack Cheese
1 can diced Green Chiles
Bread
Eggs

In a medium bowl, combine tomato, onion and green pepper. Add vinegar to moisten vegetables. Place slices of cheese on bread. Spoon green chiles over cheese and top with another piece of bread to make a sandwich. Crack eggs into pie tin or plate. Mix yolk and whites with a fork and dip whole sandwich into the egg. Place on griddle or frying pan. Brown both sides and top with vegetable mixture.

From: The Manning Cookbook
Difficulty: Easy

Gooey Buns

2011-04-05T20:58:00.000-07:00

WARNING: If you think this looks and sounds disgusting, I'd have to agree with you. But somehow, someway it tastes DELICIOUS! It's the perfect thing to take to eat on the sidelines of a sporting event. Trust me. It's a Manning favorite.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

1 lb. Hot Dogs, grated
3/4 lb. Cheese, grated
1/4 c. Mustard*
1/2 c. Mayonnaise
1 T. Onion, chopped
2 T. Sweet Pickles, chopped

Mix all ingredients together and spread on hot dog buns. Wrap in foil and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

*I usually use the mustard sparingly in this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of mustard. It's one of those "add a certain amount" recipes.

From: The Manning Cookbook
Difficulty: Easy

Pat's Creamy Chicken

2011-04-05T20:50:00.001-07:00

4-6 b/s Chicken Breast halves
1/4 c. Butter, melted
Salt & Pepper, to taste
Dried Leaf Thyme, to taste
1 clove Garlic, minced
1 can Cream of Chicken Soup
1-8 oz. pkg. Cream Cheese, cubed
1/2 c. Chicken Broth
1 c. Onions, chopped
1 c. Celery, chopped

Rice, cooked (I prefer brown rice with this recipe.)

Place chicken in bottom of crock pot. Brush chicken with melted butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add herbs and remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours. Shred chicken and serve over rice.

From: Online
Difficulty: Easy

Clam Dip

2011-04-04T22:08:00.000-07:00

2-8 oz. pkg. Philadelphia Cream Cheese
1 can Minced Clams
Hot Sauce, to taste

In a medium mixing bowl, place cream cheese and drain clam juice from can onto cream cheese. Mix cream cheese mixture with electric mixer until smooth. Add minced clams and hot sauce* to taste. Stir until mixed through. Serve with potato chips.

*Add small amounts of hot sauce, tasting occasionally.

From: Steve Manning
Difficulty: Easy

Citrus Fruit DIp

2011-04-04T22:05:00.000-07:00

1-6 oz. container Plain Low-Fat Yogurt
1/2 c. Light Whipped Topping, thawed
2 T. Powdered Sugar
2 tsp. finely shredded Lime, Orange and/or Lemon Rind
1 T. Orange Juice

In a small bowl, combine yogurt, whipped topping, powdered sugar, orange juice and zest. Serve with fruit.

From: Nancy Drury
Difficulty: Easy

Salsa Pico de Gallo

2011-04-04T22:01:00.000-07:00

2 Tomatoes
1/2 small Red onion
1/4 Green Pepper
1 Lemon
1/4 c. Cilantro
1 tsp. Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper to taste

Dice tomatoes, red onion, green pepper and mix together. Squeeze the lemon juice into mixture and add cilantro. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add the olive oil and mix. (Ingredients can also be combined in a food processor.)

Difficulty: Easy

Tomatillo Ranch Dressing

2011-04-04T21:57:00.001-07:00

1 pkg. Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing
1 c. Cilantro
3 Tomatillos, quartered
3 Garlic cloves, diced
1/4 tsp. Cayenne or Red Pepper

Mix ranch dressing according to instructions on package. Put all ingredients in food processor or blender and mix until smooth or to desired consistency.

Difficulty: Easy

Sweet Pork Salad

2011-04-04T21:53:00.000-07:00

To make pork:

1 medium-sized boneless Pork Roast Sirloin
1 c. mild Salsa
1 c. Brown Sugar

Cook in slow cooker for 4-8 hours

Flour Tortillas
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Black Beans or Refried Beans
Creamy Green Chile Rice, prepared
Lettuce
Pico de Gallo
Guacamole
Crispy Tortilla Strips
Fresco Cheese, crumbled
Tomatillo Ranch Dressing
Sweet Pork, prepared

Heat flour tortilla with cheese on top until cheese melts. Pile on other ingredients and top with dressing.

Difficulty: Easy

Super Skins

2011-04-04T21:50:00.000-07:00

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

6 medium Baking Potatoes (about 2 lbs.), baked*
2 T. Oil
1/2 lb. (8 oz.) Velveeta Cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
4 slices Bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 c. Sour Cream
1/4 c. Green Onions, sliced

Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; scoop out centers leaving 1/4-inch thick shells. Cut shells in half cross-wise. Place shells, skin-side down, on ungreased baking sheet. Brush insides of shells lightly with oil. Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown. Top evenly with velveeta and bacon. Bake an additional 4 minutes or until velveeta is melted. Top evenly with sour cream and garnish with green onions.

Makes 2 dozen.

*Potatoes can be baked and then refrigerated a day before preparing to save time. (Store, covered, in the refrigerator until ready to use. Cut in half to prepare the potato shells and continue as directed.)

From: Kraft Foods
Difficulty: Easy

Sauerkraut

2011-04-04T21:45:00.000-07:00

1 can or jar Sauerkraut*
1 Apple, diced
1 Onion, diced
Karoway Seed
Sugar

Put sauerkraut in large skillet or frying pan. Cut up part of apple and onion and dice (about 1/4-1/3 c. of each.) Add to sauerkraut. Add desired amount of karoway seed. Sprinkle sugar on top, stir in and cook until sauerkraut has a sweet-n-salty flavor adding more sugar if needed. Heat on medium to medium-high heat for 45 minutes (or until tender-not mooshy or chewy.) Add water if sauerkraut starts to dry out while cooking.

*Rinse sauerkraut with water before cooking for less of a vinegar taste.

From: Steve Manning
Difficulty: Intermediate

Perfect Pasta Salad

2011-04-04T21:40:00.000-07:00

8-10 oz. pkg. Pasta (Penne, Curly Roni, etc.)
1 lrg. Cucumber, diced
1 lrg. Tomato, diced or halved cherry tomatoes
1 can large Olives, sliced
1 c. Mayonnaise
1 packet dry Ranch Mix

Cook pasta as directed on package. Chill. Combine pasta, cucumber, tomato and olives in large bowl. In a separate bowl, combine mayo and ranch mix. Stir together then add to vegetables and pasta. Stir well and chill before serving.

From: Annette Gardner
Difficulty: Easy

Hash Brown Navajo Potatoes

2011-04-04T21:36:00.000-07:00

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2 lbs. frozen shredded Hashbrowns*
1 pint Sour Cream
1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 c. shredded Cheddar Cheese + some for topping
1/4 c. Butter, melted
1 T. Onion, minced

Combine all ingredients in large bowl. Place in greased 9 x 13 baking dish. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Top with cheddar cheese to serve if desired.

*Do not thaw hashbrowns.

From: The Manning Cookbook
Difficulty: Easy

Manning Salad

2011-04-04T21:29:00.003-07:00

1 lrg. tub Cool Whip
1 lb. Cottage Cheese
1 Jello (undissolved)
1 can crushed Pineapple, drained

Mix all ingredients and serve.

From: The Manning Cookbook
Difficulty: Easy

Macaroni Salad

2011-04-04T21:25:00.000-07:00

4 c. Shell or Elbow Macaroni, cooked,drained and chilled
2 c. Lunch Meat, cubed
1/2 c. Carrots, grated or diced (optional)
1/2 c. Celery, chopped
1 c. Mayonnaise
4 Eggs, hard-boiled
2 tsp. Mustard
1/4 c. Sweet Pickle liquid
1/2 c. Sweet Pickle, chopped
1/4 c. Red Onion, minced
Black Pepper, to taste
Parsley, to taste
2 c. Cheddar Cheese, cubed

Add all ingredients to large mixing bowl. (Make sure mixture is completely cool before adding cheese to prevent it from melting.) Gently stir until evenly mixed.

From: Nancy Drury
Difficulty: Easy

Homemade Fries

2011-04-04T21:20:00.000-07:00

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

1 lrg. Baking Potato
2 T. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Paprika
Garlic Powder
Seasoned Salt

Cut potato into wedges of desired thickness. (The thicker the wedges the longer they will take to cook.) Spray cooking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Spread wedges evenly on cookie sheet. Brush wedges with oil and sprinkle with seasonings. Bake at 400 degrees until fries are cooked through turning with spatula ever 5-10 minutes to avoid burning.

Makes 2 servings

From: Annette Gardner
Difficulty: Easy

Holiday Salad

2011-04-04T21:16:00.000-07:00

2 Bananas
2 Golden Delicious Apples, chunked
2 Gala Apples, chunked
1 Pineapple, chunked
2 Pears, chunked
2 Oranges, chunked
2 c. Grapes
2-6 oz. Raspberry Yoplait Yogurts
1/4 c. Sweetened Condensed Milk
Walnuts or other Nuts (optional)

Chunk produce and mix with yogurt, sweetened condensed milk and nuts.

From: Mark Seipert
Difficulty: Easy

Chicken Bow-Tie Pasta Salad

2011-04-04T21:12:00.000-07:00

2 c. Bow-Tie Pasta
2 c. fresh Broccoli Florets
6 oz. b/s Chicken Breast, cooked and cut into strips
1 c. halved Cherry Tomatoes or 1 lrg. Tomato, chunked
1/2 c. Zesty Italian Dressing
1/2 c. Colby and Monterey Jack Cheese, cubed
1/4 c. sliced Olives
1/4 c. Grated Parmesan Cheese

Cook pasta as directed on package, adding broccoli during last 2 minutes of cooking time. Drain. Toss chicken, tomatoes, dressing, cheese and olives in large bowl. Add pasta and broccoli to mixture and mix lightly. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until chilled.

From: Kraft Foods
Difficulty: Easy

Chicken Salad

2011-04-04T21:07:00.000-07:00

18 oz. Chicken*, cooked and diced
1-1/2 c. Cheddar Cheese, grated
3 stalks Celery, diced
1 bunch Green Onions, diced
1/2 small Tomato, diced (optional)
1 c. Mayonnaise**
Seasoned Salt to taste

Mix ingredients together. Serve on crackers, croissants or cream puffs. (For variety try adding diced olives, almonds, or sliced green grapes.)

*Can use meat from a rotisserie chicken, canned chicken or cooked b/s chicken breast.

**Add less if you prefer drier salad and more if you prefer it moist.

From: Nancy Drury
Difficulty: Easy

Apple Raspberry Jello

2011-04-04T21:02:00.000-07:00

1 large pkg. Raspberry* Jello
Raspberries*

1 pkg. Dream Whip
3 oz. Cream Cheese, softened
1/4 c. Powdered Sugar
1 Apple, chunked

Prepare jello according to instructions on package. Pour into 9 x 13 pan. Add raspberries once jello is dissolved and refrigerate until set. Prepare dream whip according to instructions on package. Add cream cheese and powdered sugar and mix until smooth. Add tiny apple chunks and spread topping over prepared jello. Refrigerate until set (about 1 hour).

*May be substituted for strawberry jello and sliced strawberries.

From: The Manning Cookbook
Difficulty: Easy

Anything Goes Pasta Salad

2011-04-04T20:58:00.001-07:00

Pene, Bow-Tie or Rigatoni Noodles, cooked and drained
Feta, Monterey Jack, or Cheddar Cheese, crumbled or cubed
Zesty Italian Dressing

Add-Ins:
Tomatoes, chunked (or halved cherry tomatoes)
1 can Olives, sliced
Cucumber, cut in bit-size pieces
Brocolli, uncooked and cut in bite-size pieces

Chill cooked noodles. In a large mixing bowl, mix cheese, noodles, any and or all add-ins, and Italian dressing to taste. Refrigerate until cold and serve.

Difficulty: Easy

Crescent Dogs

2010-12-08T22:52:00.000-08:00

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

8 hot dogs
4 slices (3/4 oz each) American cheese, each cut into 6 strips
1-8 oz. can Pillsbury refrigerated crescent dinner rolls

Slit hot dogs to within 1/2 inch of ends; insert 3 strips of cheese into each slit. Separate dough into triangles. Wrap dough triangle around each hot dog. Place on ungreased cookie sheet, cheese side up. Bake at 375°F. for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Pillsbury Tip: If using Pillsbury® Big & Flaky large refrigerated crescent dinner rolls, use large hot dogs and bake at 350 degrees for 16 to 20 minutes.

See original recipe here.

Difficulty: Easy
From: Pillsbury.com

Mozzarella-Stuffed Turkey Meatloaf

2010-12-08T22:40:00.000-08:00

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

1 1/2 lb ground turkey breast
1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed well to remove any excess water
1/2 cup minced onion
1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 oz grated part-skim mozzarella cheese (1 cup)
2 T ketchup
2 T Dijon mustard

In a large bowl, combine turkey, spinach, onion, bread crumbs, parsley, oregano, egg whites, salt and pepper. Mix well with a wooden spoon (or your clean hands).

Press half of mixture into an 8-inch loaf pan. Top bottom half with grated mozzarella cheese. Press remaining turkey mixture over top and flatten to make an even layer. Whisk together ketchup and mustard and spread mixture over prepared meatloaf.

Bake 1 hour, until top is golden and loaf has pulled slightly away from sides of pan. Let stand 10 minutes, then slice into 6 equal pieces and serve.

See original recipe here.

Difficulty: Easy
From: Shape.com

Sigrid's Carrot Cake

2010-12-08T22:29:00.000-08:00

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

FOR CAKE:
2 c. Sugar
1 c. Vegetable Oil
4 whole Eggs
2 c. All-purpose Flour
1/2 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Baking Soda
1 tsp. Baking Powder
1 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
2 c. Grated Carrots

FOR ICING:
1 stick Regular Butter, Softened
1 package (8 Oz) Cream Cheese
1 pound Powdered Sugar
2 teaspoons Vanilla
1 cup Pecans, Chopped Finely

Mix together the sugar, oil and eggs in a large bowl. In another bowl sift together flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon. Add to first mixture and combine. Then add carrots and mix well. Pour into a greased and floured (Baker’s Joyed) pan (bundt, sheet cake, 9 x 13 pyrex) and bake at 350F until done, 25 (sheet cake) to 50 (Bundt pan) minutes, depending on the pan you use.

Cool completely.

Icing:

In larger bowl, cream butter and cream cheese. Add sugar and vanilla and blend, then mix in the nuts. Spread on cooled carrot cake.

Eat. Faint. Repeat as needed.

See original recipe here.

Difficulty: Moderate
From: The Pioneer Woman

Tator Tot Casserole

2010-02-18T22:17:00.000-08:00

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Tator Tots
1 lb. Ground Beef
10 oz. chopped Broccoli, cooked
1 can French Fried Onions (optional)
1 can Cream of Celery Soup
1/3 c. Milk
1 c. Cheddar Cheese, shredded
1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder

Line square casserole dish with tator tots. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, brown ground beef and drain. Place first beef, then broccoli and then half of the can of french fried onions in dish on top of tator tots. Combine soup, milk, garlic powder, and half of the cheddar cheese. Pour over ingredients in casserole and bake uncovered for 20 minutes. Top with remaining cheddar cheese and onions. Put back in the oven until cheese is melted.

Difficulty: Easy
From: The Manning Cookbook

Grandpa's Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

2010-02-18T22:09:00.000-08:00

(Photo courtesy of KayLynne Manning)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

3 c. Flour
2 c. Shortening
2 tsp. Salt and Baking Soda
1-1/2 c. Sugar
1-1/2 c. Brown Sugar
6 Eggs
2 tsp. Hot Water
2 tsp. Vanilla
1-1/2 big tsp. Ginger
2 tsp. Nutmeg
6 tsp. Cinnamon
Chocolate Chips
6 c. Oatmeal

Combine all ingredients and bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes.

Difficulty: Easy
From: Wallus Manning

Chicken Roll-Ups

2010-02-18T22:00:00.000-08:00

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Stuffing:
4 T. Butter or Margarine, melted
1/2 tsp. Pepper
2/3 c. Mushrooms, chopped
2 Celery Stalks, chopped
2-3 oz. pkg. Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 small Onion, diced
1 T. Pimento (optional)

Rolls:
2 cans Pillsbury Rolls
6 T. Butter or Margarine, melted
2/3 c. dry Herb or Chicken Stuffing Mix, slightly crushed
1/2 c. Walnuts, finely chopped (optional)

Sauce:
1 c. Turkey or Chicken Broth
1 can Cream of Chicken Soup

Combine 4 T. melted butter, pepper, mushrooms, celery, cream cheese, onion and pimento. Roll out crescent rolls until thin. Spoon cream cheese mixture into center for filling, fold roll over and seal edges. Roll in remaining 6 T. melted butter and then in dry stuffing mix. Bake in 9 x 13 inch pan at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes. While baking, combine turkey or chicken broth and cream of chicken soup in sauce pan. Heat and serve over cooked rolls.

Difficulty: Easy
From: The Manning Cookbook

Stroganoff

2010-02-18T21:42:00.000-08:00

1 lb. Ground Beef
1/2 Onion, diced
1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 small can Mushrooms (optional)
1/4 c. Cheddar Cheese, shredded
Garlic Powder, to taste
Salt & Pepper, to taste
8 oz. Sour Cream

Brown ground beef and onion. Add soup, mushrooms, cheese, garlic powder, and salt & pepper. Simmer on low for 10 minutes. Sit in sour cream and continue to simmer until hot. Serve over cooked rice or noodles.

Difficulty: Easy

Easy Caramel Corn

2010-01-06T20:33:00.000-08:00

1 c. Karo Syrup
1 c. Butter
2 c. Brown Sugar
1 can Sweetend-condensed Milk
1 bag Barrel o' Fun Corn Pops

Boil karo syrup, butter, and brown sugar for 4 minutes. Add sweetend condensed milk and boil for 2 more minutes. Pour over corn popps and stir until evenly coated.

Difficulty: Easy

Cranberry Meatballs

2010-01-03T15:47:00.000-08:00

For a 4 qt crock-pot:

Frozen Meatballs*
2 cans Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce
1 1/2 c. Ketchup
1 c. Beef Broth
6 T. Brown Sugar
6 T. Onion, chopped
4 T. Apple Cider Vinegar

Combine sauce ingredients in pan and heat to a simmer. Fill crock-pot 2/3 of the way with frozen meatballs. Pour sauce over top and cook on low for 4-5 hours.

From: KayLynne Manning
Difficulty: Easy

*You can also use homemade meatballs. I use the large bag of frozen meatballs sold at Costco for an easyily made recipe.

Cinnamon Roasted Almonds

2009-12-27T13:31:00.000-08:00

Preheat oven to 270 degrees.

3 lbs. raw Almonds* (about 8 c.)
3 Egg Whites
3 tsp. Vanilla
1 1/2 c. White Sugar
1/2 tsp. Salt
3 tsp. Cinnamon
1 1/2 c. Brown Sugar

Place parchment paper inside a large 10 x 15 inch pan. Lightly beat egg whites. Add vanilla and beat until frothy but not stiff. Pour almonds into a large mixing bowl and pour egg mixture over almonds. Stir until well coated. In a seperate bowl, mix brown sugar, white sugar, salt and cinnamon. Sprinkle over nuts, tossing to coat. Spread evenly on prepared pan. Bake for 1 hr. stirring every 15 minutes until golden. Allow to cool and store in air tight container.

Difficulty: Easy

*Costco sells a large 3 lb. bag of almonds that I use when I make this recipe. It's the perfect amount for a nice coating on the almonds.

Cowboy Salsa

2009-12-27T13:10:00.000-08:00

1 pkg. Good Seasons Italian Dressing Mix
1 can Black Beans, drained and rinsed
2 cans Corn, drained
1/2 a Red Onion, chopped
3 Tomatoes, chopped
3 Avocados, chopped
1 bunch Cilantro, chopped

Prepare italian dressing according to directions on package and set aside. In a large bowl, gently stir together remaining ingredients adding desired amount of cilantro. Make sure dressing has not seperated and pour over salsa. Chill and serve with tortilla chips, as a salad or on hamburgers.

From: Modesto, CA
Difficulty: Easy

Easy Many Way Meatballs

2009-12-07T19:00:00.000-08:00

I adapted this recipe from one my mom made growing up. I adapted it because I'm usually too lazy to make meatballs from scratch...

Frozen Meatballs*
2 cans Cream of Mushroom Soup
Milk
Parsley, to taste
Rice, cooked

Cook desired number of meatballs as directed on package. Meanwhile, mix cream of mushroom soup and milk in skillet. (Add enough milk to create a sauce-like consistency. As my mom would say, "A certain amount til it looks right.") Heat to a simmer. Add meatballs and stir until coated. Add parsley to taste. Simmer for 15 minutes stirring occasionally. Serve over cooked rice.

*I use either the meatballs you can buy in the frozen section at Costco or a brand I found at target called Rosina's Italian-style Meatballs. Both have excellent flavor and are great in this dish.

Here is my mom's original recipe if you're ambitious enough to make meatballs from scratch:

1 lb. Hamburger
1/4 c. fine dry Bread Crumbs
1/4 c. Onion, minced
1 Egg, slightly beaten
1/4 tsp. Salt
1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup
1/2 c. Water (I substitute milk for a creamier sauce)
2 T. chopped Parsley

Mix hamburger, dry bread crumbs, onion, egg and salt. Shape into balls and brown in skillet. Pour off grease and add cream of mushroom soup, water and parsley. Cook over low heat for 15 minutes.

From: The Manning Cookbook
Difficulty: Easy

One Dish Chicken And Stuffing

2009-12-07T18:48:00.000-08:00

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

4-6 boneless/skinless Chicken Breast Halves
1 can Cream of Chicken Soup
1/3 c. Sour Cream
1 pkg. Chicken Stove Top Stuffing, prepared

Spray 9 x 13 pan with non-stick cooking spray. Arrange chicken in bottom of pan. Mix sour cream and soup together and pour over chicken. Top with stuffing. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until chicken is cooked through.

From: The Richards Cookbook
Difficulty: Easy

Homemade Chicken Pot Pie

2009-11-22T12:50:00.001-08:00

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

12 oz. canned chunky Chicken (white meat)
16 oz. Mixed Vegetables*
1-8 oz. can Cream of Chicken Soup
1/2 c. Milk
1/3 c. Water
2-regular 9" frozen Pie Shells, slightly thawed

Mix chicken, vegatables, soup, milk and water in a bowl. Pour mixture into one of the pie shells carefully. Remove the other shell from the tin pan and layer over the top. Seal around the edges. Bake at 450 degrees for 30 minutes.

Difficulty: Easy

*I used Archer Farms frozen mixed vegetables with carrots, peas, corn, and beans. I really liked the way they turned out in this. I just threw them in the microwave to unthaw them just a bit before I mixed them with the other ingredients.

Three Layer Casserole

2009-11-22T12:41:00.000-08:00

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

1-1/2 lbs. Hamburger
1 med. Onion, diced
1/2 c. Carrots, grated (optional)
1/2 bottle Ketchup
1 T. Worchestershire Sauce
Salt & Pepper
Mashed Potatoes*
2 cans French-style Green Beans
Shredded Cheddar Cheese

In skillet, brown hamburger, onion and carrots. Drain. Add ketchup, worchestershire sauce and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 10 minutes. Put meat mixture in the bottom of a 9 x 13 pan. Layer beans on top of meat mixture and top with buttered mashed potatoes. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Sprinkle with cheese and cover utnil melted.

From: The Richards Cookbook
Difficulty: Easy

*I use 2-3.5 oz. pkg. of Hungry Jack mashed potatoes. They are super easy to make since you just stick them in the microwave. They are the best brand I have found. They come out very creamy with a very good flavor.

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies

2009-11-17T09:56:00.000-08:00

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2 1/4 c. Flour
1 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Baking Soda
2 stick (1 c.) Butter or Margarine, softened
1 c. Sugar
1 c. Brown Sugar, packed
2 large Eggs, beaten
1 T. Vanilla
1/2 c. Cocoa
2 c. Chocolate Chips or 2 c. M&Ms or 2 chopped Hershey's Bars*
1 c. Walnuts, chopped (optional)

Stir together flour, salt and baking soda in a medium bowl. In another bowl, stir together butter, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla and cocoa. Gradually stir flour mixture into butter mixture and mix until combined. Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts until distributed evenly.

For cookies: Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees for about 8 minutes. Do NOT overbake.

For bars: Pat dough into a greased 9 x 9 square baking pan and bake 20-25 min. Cut into squares when cooled.

From: The Food Network
Difficulty: Easy

*Can substitute 1 c. Chocolate Chips for 1 c. Andies Mint Chips. (This makes it a great holiday cookie with the mint chips. Serve with a glass of hot chocolate.)Or you can substitute part or all of the chocolate chips for dark chocolate chips.

Dinner In A Pumpkin

2009-11-04T14:26:00.001-08:00

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

1-10 or 12" pumpkin, seeded and cleaned out
3 c. Cooked Rice
1 lb. Hamburger, browned
1/4 c. Soy Sauce
2 T. Brown Sugar
1-4 oz. can Sliced Mushrooms
1 can Cream of Chicken Soup
1 1/2 c. Celery, chopped
1 c. Onion, chopped
1 T. Butter

Saute chopped celery and onion in butter (but
not until brown.) Mix with other ingredients and place inside pumpkin. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. (With lid on it may take a little longer.)

From: The Manning Cookbook

Broccoli Chicken Cheese Casserole

2009-11-04T08:57:00.000-08:00

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Sauce:
1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 can Cream of Chicken Soup
1 T. Lemon Juice
1 c. Mayonnaise
1 c. Sour Cream
1 c. Grated Cheese
Dash of Garlic Salt

Broccoli (cut or florets)
Chicken, thawed and chopped
Cooked Rice

Combine ingredients for sauce in medium mixing bowl. Layer in 9 x 13 inch baking dish with chicken on bottom followed by broccoli and then sauce mixture. Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Serve over cooked rice.

From: The Manning Cookbook
Difficulty: Easy