Main Dish

Crockpot Beef Roast

Posted on July 11, 2008. Filed under: Beef, Main Dish, Slow-Cooker |

~Crockpot Beef Roast~
1 3-lb. beef roast
2 packets Good Seasons dressing mix (the original recipe called for one Italian and one Garlic-Herb, but I’ve mixed and matched with great success)
1 12-oz bottle or can of beer- any, just not dark
Sprinkle 1 packet of dressing mix in the bottom of the crock. Put the roast in. Sprinkle [...]

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Luau Chicken Sandwiches

Posted on June 23, 2008. Filed under: Chicken, Main Dish, Sandwiches |

Luau Chicken Sandwiches
1 can (20 ounces) sliced pineapple
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
6 lettuce leaves, optional
6 kaiser rolls, split and toasted
Drain pineapple, reserving 1 cup juice and six pineapple slices (save remaining juice [...]

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Zesty Corn Quesadillas and Spinach Salad

Posted on June 16, 2008. Filed under: Main Dish, Meatless, Quick & Easy, Salads, Sandwiches |

Zesty Corn Quesadillas

Prep Time: 10  Minutes
Cooking Time: 15  Minutes
Servings: 4

Nutritional Information
Per Serving
Calories:300
Total Fat:13 g
Saturated Fat:6 g
Cholesterol:25 mg
Sodium:530 mg
Carbohydrates:34 g
Fiber:3 g
Protein:12 g
% Daily Value
Vitamin A:4 %
Vitamin C:6 %
Calcium:25 %
Iron:10 %

Ingredients

4  (7 to 8 [...]

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Mexican Shepherd’s Pie

Posted on March 27, 2008. Filed under: Beef, Casseroles, Main Dish |

Mexican Shepherd’s Pie
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste
1 medium to large tomato, diced
1 can Ranch Style Beans or 1 can drained pinto beans
1 8-oz can tomato sauce
1 can corn, drained
1 package taco seasoning
1 packages corn muffin mix (plus ingredients to make them)
1 to 1 1/2 cups shredded [...]

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Orange Stir-Fry Chicken

Posted on February 7, 2008. Filed under: Asian, Chicken, Main Dish |

INGREDIENTS:

4 boneless, skinless organic chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch cubes

Marinade:

2 tablespoons Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Sauce:
1/3 cup orange juice* (*If this flavor is too overpowering, mix orange juice and water to make the 1/3 cup)
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon [...]

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Too Easy Tortellini Soup

Posted on January 1, 2008. Filed under: Main Dish, Meatless, Reviewed, Soups |

source: Kell from Family Corner
4 c chicken broth
1 9 oz. pkg. refrigerated cheese tortellini (frozen work too, simply adjust your cooking time)
1 15 oz can drained white beans (Great Northern or canellini, etc.)
1 14.5 oz can Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
1 1/2 tsp dried basil or 1/4 c. ribboned fresh
1 Tb. balsamic vinegar
Shredded parm and [...]

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Three Cheese Lasagna

Posted on December 3, 2007. Filed under: Main Dish, Meatless, Pasta |

Three-cheeses lasagna.
1 box lasagna noodles
8 0z Sharp cheddar cheese. shredded
8 0z Montery Jack Cheese,shredded
8 0z Mozzarella xheese, shredded
Cook noodles according to directions on the box. Drain and fill the pan with cold water and leave the noodles for a few minutes, so they don’t stick together.
Using a 9 x 13 x 2 pan, [...]

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Turkey Empanadas from Frugal Hacks

Posted on November 23, 2007. Filed under: Hispanic, Leftovers, Lunch, Main Dish, Reviewed, Sandwiches |

Because of the amount of cheese in these, they aren’t exactly frugal, but they are delicious and they will use up a lot of turkey at once.
Filling:
Equal amounts of chopped up cooked chicken or turkey and grated cheddar or jack cheese (or combination)
2 or 3 cans of diced green chiles, or to taste.
Pastry pocket:
Combine:
5 cups [...]

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Spicy Orange Chicken

Posted on August 6, 2007. Filed under: Asian, Chicken, Main Dish |

“Spicy” Orange Chicken

2 oranges
1/4 C mild-flavored molasses
1 TBSP soy sauce
2 TSP cornstarch
3/4 C all-purpose flour
1/2 TSP salt
1/4 TSP baking powder
3/4 C water
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 inch pieces
3 C vegetable oil, for frying
1 TSP chili oil (if using chili sauce substitute 2 TBSP)
4 whole dried chili peppers
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 [...]

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Spice Glazed Chicken

Posted on June 25, 2007. Filed under: Chicken, Main Dish, Reviewed |

Spice Glazed Chicken
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon vinegar
3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
8 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup thinly sliced onion, separated into rings after measuring
Preheat oven to 350F. Place chicken in a [...]

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