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This blog was created as a way for my family and I to catalog our favorite recipes. Most of the recipes here were not created by me. Recipes borrowed from other sources have been sited appropriately.

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Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Crispy Cajun Potatoes with Ham

Prep: 5 min     Cook: 15 min     Serves: 4

Ingredients


  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Lb fully cooked ham steak, cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 3 Cloves Garlic, minced
  • 3 Cups frozen O'Brien potatoes
  • 1/4 tsp Cajun seasoning

Monday, November 23, 2015

MENU: November 28, 2015 - December 11, 2015

Here is our planned menu for November 28, 2015 thru December 11, 2015. Of course this is a planned menu, but plans can change. I'll update this menu to reflect any changes to our planned menu as time passes.

Date
Day
Main Dish
Side Item(s)
Saturday 28.Nov Chili Grilled Cheese
Sunday 29 BBQ Meatballs Mashed Potatoes
Monday 30 Asian Style Pork Roast Rice
Egg Rolls
Tuesday 01.Dec Tuna Casserole Corn
Wednesday 02 WNG
Thursday 03 Hunan Pork w/Peppers Crab Rangoon
Rice
Friday 04 Pizza
Saturday 05 Lasagna Garlic Bread
Salad
Sunday 06 Sweet & Sour Chicken Stir Fry Vegetables
Monday 07 Grilled Pork Chops Green Beans
Cheesy Rice
Tuesday 08 Week Night Wrap-up Fried Potatoes
Wednesday 09 WNG
Thursday 10 Pizza Burgers Chips
Friday 11 Eat Out

Friday, November 20, 2015

Texas Tater Casserole

Prep: 20 min     Total: 1 hr 10 min     Serves: 6 (1½ cups each)

Ingredients


  • 1 lb ground beef (I use ground turkey)
  • 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 1 medium celery stock, chopped (about ½ cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 cans (10 3/4 oz each) condensed Cheddar cheese soup
  • 1 can (11 oz) Green Giant® Mexicorn® whole kernel corn, red and green peppers, drained
  • 1/2 cup Thick 'n Chunky picante sauce
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 bag (16 oz) frozen potato nuggets
  • 1/2 cup shredded taco-seasoned cheese

Thursday, November 19, 2015

Chicken with Andouille and Peppers

Prep: 10 min     Cook: 15 min     Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb chicken tinders, cut into 1½-inch pieces
  • 1/4 lb andouille or other spicy smoked sausage, cut on the diagonal into 1½-inch slices
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning (optional)
  • 1 (14½-ounce) can diced tomatoes


Directions

  1. Spray a large nonstick skillet with nonstick spray and set over medium-high heat.  Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 2-3 minutes; transfer to a plate.  Add the sausage to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned. 3-4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  2. Wipe the skillet with paper towels; spray with nonstick spay and set over medium heat.  Add the onion, bell pepper, and Cajun seasoning (if using); cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.  Add the tomatoes and bring to a boil.  Ad the chicken and sausage; return to a boil, Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the chicken is cooked through, 6-8 minutes longer.



Weight Watchers. "Chicken with Andouille and Peppers." Shortcuts 130 Almost-From-Scratch Recipes. N.p.: Weight Watchers Group, 2008. 76-77. Print.

Meatball and Sweet Onion Subs

Prep: 10 min     Total: 8 hr 10 min     Serves: 6

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 can (6 oz) Italian-style tomato paste
  • 2 large sweet onions cut in half and sliced
  • 24 frozen Italian-style meatballs, 1 inch in diameter.
  • 6 submarine or hoagie buns, split
  • 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese