September, 2015 Recipes

Cheddar Cracker Chicken

 

16 buttery crackers (such as Ritz), crushed (about 3⁄4 cup)
6 ounces sharp Cheddar, grated
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1-2 stalks scallions, thinly sliced
kosher salt and black pepper
4 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Heat oven to 350° F.

In a bowl, combine the crackers, cheese, garlic, scallions and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper.

Pound the chicken to about 1/4 - 1/2 inch thickness with a meat mallet. Dip the pounded chicken in the butter, then in the cracker mixture, pressing gently to help it adhere, and place on a foil-lined baking sheet.

Sprinkle any remaining cracker mixture on the chicken and drizzle with any remaining butter. Bake until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, 20-25 minutes.

* To make ahead/freezer meal - Prepare the chicken as directed above. After coating it in the cracker mixture, place chicken in a gallon sized freezer bag, seal and freeze flat in your freezer. When ready to prepare, place on a baking sheet and drizzle with melted butter. Bake as directed above from frozen until cooked through, possibly 30-35 minutes depending on thickness

 

Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna

Cooking Time: 1 hr 20 min
What You'll Need:

• 1 container (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 package (8 ounces) shredded mozzarella, divided
• 1 jar (28 ounces) spaghetti sauce
• 1/2 pound (1/2 of a 16-ounce box) uncooked lasagna noodles
• 1 box (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 cup water, divided

What To Do:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
    
2. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, and 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese; set aside.
    
3. Pour half of the spaghetti sauce on the bottom of a 9" x 13" baking dish that has been coated with cooking spray. Cover the sauce with half of the uncooked noodles; spread the cheese mixture over the noodles, then layer over that the spinach, mushroom, and the remaining cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, remaining noodles, and remaining sauce.
    
4. Pour 1/4 cup of water into each corner of the pan. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 1-1/4 hours. Do not unseal the top until cooking time is complete.
    
5. Remove from the over, uncover, and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Teriyaki Chicken

Fill a freezer bag with:

1 and 1/2 pounds chicken breasts, sliced
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup Teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 carrots sliced
1 green bell pepper sliced
1 teaspoon ginger paste
1 cup chicken broth
3 cloves garlic, minced

To Cook: Place thawed contents in a slow cooker and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4 hours. Optional: To thicken sauce at the end, whisk together 1/2 cup of the cooked sauce with 2 tablespoons cornstarch and pour back in the slow cooker. Turn cooker on high for an extra 10-15 minutes so sauce can thicken. Serve on top of rice and garnish with sesame seeds if desired.

Sausage with Onions & Peppers

Fill Freezer Bag with:
1-16 oz. package Sausage, sliced
1 onion sliced
3 Bell Peppers (one green, one yellow, and one red) sliced
2 cans diced tomatoes, fire roasted and not drained
1 chicken bouillon cube
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

To Cook: Place thawed contents in the slow cooker for about 5-6 hours on low or 3 hours on high. Serve on top of rice.

Creamy Italian Chicken

Fill freezer bag with:

1 and 1/2 pounds chicken breasts, cut up in one inch pieces
1 bar of cream cheese
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 packet zesty Italian salad dressing mix
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cup green beans, frozen or fresh

To Cook: Place thawed contents in the slow cooker on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4 hours. Serve chicken on top of noodles and garnish with Parmesan cheese.

Cilantro Lime Chicken

Fill Freezer Bag with:

1 and 1/2 pounds chicken breasts, chopped
1/2 white onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup black beans, drained
1 cup frozen corn, drained
4 oz. can green chilies
1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
juice of two limes
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup cilantro, chopped
2 teaspoons cumin

To Cook: Place thawed contents in slow cooker and cook on low 7-8 hours or high for 4 hours. Serve on top of tortillas for tacos or serve on top of rice. Garnish with extra lime or cilantro if desired.

 

February 2013 - Thanks Karen and Nancy

Pepperoni Spaghetti Pie

Serves: 6

Preparation Time: 15 min

Cooking Time: 30 min

What You'll Need:

• 1/2 pound cooked spaghetti
• 2 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
• 2 large eggs, well beaten
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup spaghetti sauce
• 1/4 cup sliced pepperoni, about 20 slices
• 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese

What To Do:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 10-inch pie plate with cooking spray.
    
2. In a large bowl, toss spaghetti with olive oil. In a small bowl, combine eggs and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese . Stir into spaghetti then pour into prepared pie plate, and form into a "crust."  Spread ricotta evenly over crust, but not quite to edge. Top with spaghetti sauce and pepperoni slices.
    
3. Bake uncovered 25 minutes, then top with mozzarella; bake 5 more minutes, or until cheese melts.
    
4. Remove from oven and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Cool 10 minutes before slicing into wedges.

Chicken Pasta Bake

Serves: 6

What You'll Need:

• 1 pound penne pasta
• 2 pounds ricotta cheese
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 (12-ounce) can fat-free evaporated milk
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and well drained
• 1 (10-ounce) package or 2 cups cooked chunked chicken breast
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

What To Do:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Prepare penne pasta according to package directions; drain. Coat a 9" x 13" baking dish with cooking spray.
    
2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese , evaporated milk, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; mix until well combined.
    
3. Stir in broccoli and cooked chicken; mix well. Add penne and toss gently until well mixed; pour into baking dish and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese .
    
4. Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes then remove foil and bake 5 more minutes.

 

South of the Border Chicken Chowder

2 cans chicken broth
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of potato soup
1 can cream style corn
1 can Mexi-corn
2 cups cooked diced chicken
1 can (4 oz.) diced green chilies
½ bag frozen cubed potato hash browns
½ tsp. cumin
1 tsp. chili powder

** In a separate bag ** 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

Combine all ingredients except cheese, and freeze.

Thaw, bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat and simmer 8-10 minutes until heated through. Mix in cheese, stir just until melted.

Parmesan meatloaf

2 large eggs

1 Tbsp. minced garlic
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground black pepper
3 tsp. dried basil
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1/3 cup Panko breadcrumbs
2 lbs. lean ground beef (I used 90% lean.)
1 cup shredded mozzarella
2-2/3 cup marinara sauce, separated (I used Classico Tomato and Basil.)

Assembly:

In a large bowl, stir eggs, garlic, salt, and pepper until blended. Mix in 2/3 cup marinara sauce, basil, Parmesan, onion and panko. Add beef and mix well with hands. Form 1 in thick loaf and place in an aluminum 9x13”baking pan. Lay a sheet of Reynolds Non-stick aluminum foil over meat. Pour remaining 2 cups marinara into quart size Ziploc freezer bag. Place shredded mozzarella into Ziploc quart size freezer bag. Place both bags gently on top of wrapped meat. Cover pan with lid or double wrap it with foil.

Mini Sausage Pizza

1/2 bulk pork sausage (cooked)

1 jar (5 ounces each) sharp American cheese spread

1/8 cup butter or margarine soften

6 English muffins split

¼ teaspoon pepper

Assembly;

Mix cheese spread, butter and pepper stir in sausage. Spread on ½ of cut muffin. Wrap individually.

To Serve:

To bake unwrap and place on a baking sheet. Bake at 425 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.

Teriyaki Beef

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lb. flank steak

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 T. white wine

1 T. sesame or olive oil

1/2 c. soy sauce

6 T. sugar

1/2 t. pepper

1 green onion, chopped

1 bag frozen stir fry vegetables

Assembly:

Cut thin strips of steak against the grain. Mix all other ingredients in gallon bag. Add meat and marinate for 1 hour or freeze.

Serving Day:

Defrost meat and vegetables. Discard marinade. Stir fry 2-4 min in hot wok or skillet turning to brown on each side. This works best if you do a few pieces at a time. Next stir fry veggies to desired doneness, then return meat to pan to mix and heat through. Serve over rice.

Saucy Mexican Chicken

Ingredients:
1 1/2 lb. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast halves
1-24 oz. Jar Salsa
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed
1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese

To Freeze: Place frozen chicken in pan. Add salsa and beans. Cover with foil. Place a 1 cup of cheese in Ziploc bag and freeze everything.

To Cook from Frozen: Thaw completely. Bake at 375 for 40-50 minutes or until chicken is done (165 degrees). Top with cheese. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered or until cheese is melted.


Tastes great served over rice! Makes 6 servings.

January, 2013 - Thanks Kandice and Chris

BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA

1 pizza crust (store bought or homemade)

2 c. mozzarella cheese

½ Red onion

2 Chicken breasts

2-3 c. BBQ Sauce

Cilantro

TO FREEZE

Cook chicken and cut into small slices or shred. When pizza dough is room temp, roll, or hand press onto foil pizza pan (I love my stone too – so hang on here with me), spread out BBQ sauce, top with chicken and onion; finish with sprinkling cheese and cilantro. Wrap with foil.

TO PREPARE AFTER FREEZING

It was super easy to take my pizza of the disposable foil pan and put it on my pizza stone. Bake @ 400 for 20 min (from frozen).

Slow Cooker French Dip

4 lb Rump Roast
1 Can beef broth
1 Can French onion Soup
1 (12 ounce) Beer
6 French Rolls
Provolone Cheese
Mix Beef broth, French onion soup, and Beer in large Ziploc. Add meat and
Freeze.

From Freezer- Place in crockpot - cook on low for 7 hours.
Preheat oven to 350, place rolls and bake for 10 minutes. Place
meat in roll with cheese and serve with dipping sauce

COFFEE CAKE FOR THE FREEZER

1/2 c. butter 1 c. sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 1 c. sour cream 2 c. flour 1 tsp. soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking powder 2 c. raw apples or blueberries, peeled and chopped or sliced Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla and mix well. Add sour cream. Mix flour, soda, salt and baking powder. Mix gently. Stir in apples and pour into two 8" cake pans which are greased and floured. Put on topping. TOPPING: 2 tbsp. butter, melted 1 tsp. cinnamon 3/4 c. brown sugar 3/4 c. nuts, chopped Sprinkle over top. Cover with foil and freeze. Bake right from freezer for 40 to 45 minutes at 350 degrees.

Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

1 lb. shredded, cooked chicken
1 tsp. chili powder
1 (4 oz) can chopped green chili peppers
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 (10) pkg frozen corn
1 Tbsp. chopped cilantro
1 (14.5 oz) can chicken broth
1 (15 oz) can whole peeled tomatoes, mashed
1 tsp. cumin
1 (10 oz) can enchilada sauce
1 med. onion
1 bay leaf
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 c. water
1 tsp. salt

Optional toppings: tortilla chips, sour cream, shredded lettuce

Directions:
1. If cooking tonight, place all ingredients in a slow-cooker. Cover, and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
2. Top with your favorite tops individually in bowls and serve!
3. If freezing, dump all ingredients (minus optional toppings) into large gallon sized Ziploc bag and freeze. (Label bag BEFORE filling). Thaw overnight then follow step one to cook.

Cornflake Chicken Tenders

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 tablespoons (1/2 cup) butter, melted
2 cups finely crushed corn flakes cereal

Combine the flour and spices in a small bowl; set aside. Place melted butter in another small bowl; set aside. Place the crushed cereal in a medium-sized bowl or pie plate.

Dip the chicken pieces in the seasoned flour, then the butter, then the cereal. Place the coated chicken strips carefully in Ziploc or into 9x13 pan.

Bake the coated chicken pieces in the preheated 400 oven and bake frozen for 35-40 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink. Serve with your favorite sauce.

 Ravioli & Cheese Bake

1 (16 oz.) jar spaghetti sauce

1 (14 oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained

1 (10 oz.) can beef broth

¼ C. Zesty Italian dressing

18 oz. frozen cheese-filled ravioli

1 C. shredded mozzarella cheese

Combine spaghetti sauce, tomatoes, broth and dressing in 9 X 13 pan. Add ravioli. Cover with foil and freeze.

Serving day: Thaw. Bake @ 375 with foil on for 50 minutes or until ravioli are tender. Remove foil and stir. Sprinkle with cheese and let stand 5 minutes before serving.

November, 2012 - Thanks Nancy and Landry!

Twice Baked Potato Casserole

10 large russet baking potatoes (about 7 pounds total)

8 tablespoons (1 stick) plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature

1 cup sour cream

½ cup heavy cream

2 teaspoons salt

11/2 teaspoons pepper

¾ lb bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled

½ lb sharp white cheddar, cut into ½ inch cubes

¾ lb mild cheddar, grated (3 cups)

½ cup finely chopped green onions

3 eggs lightly beaten

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees

Scrub the potatoes and rinse under cool running water.  Pat dry and prick the potatoes in several places with a fork.  Place the potatoes in the oven and bake for 1 hour to 1hour and 15 minutes or till tender.  Let cool on wire rack.

Cut potatoes and spoon out of skin.  Place in a large bowl and 1 stick butter, the sour cream, heavy cream, salt and pepper and mash until chunky-smooth.  Add the bacon, cubed white Cheddar, half of the grated Cheddar, the green onions and eggs and mix thoroughly.

Butter/Spray 9x13 pan with remaining tablespoon of butter and reduce the oven to 375 degrees.

Top the casserole with the remaining grated Cheddar.  Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until bubbly around the edges.

Baked Ziti

1 lb box of ziti or rigatoni noodles

2 cloves garlic minced

1 t. Italian seasoning

2 t. salt

1 jar spaghetti sauce

8 oz pkg cream cheese

1 cup sour cream

3 T. Parmesan cheese

4 green onions chopped

2 cups mozzarella, grated

Cooking spray

Directions:  Boil noodles until 3 minutes before packaged directions, drain.

Mix spaghetti. Sauce, seasoning, salt and garlic

Add noodles and mix

Soften cream cheese and blend thoroughly with sour cream and parm. cheese.  Add green onions.  Mix cheese mixture into pasta mixture In sprayed 9x13 (or 2 8x8) pans spoon mixture.

Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top

To Freeze:

Spray foil with non-stick cooking spray and cover casserole. 

To serve: Place frozen in fridge the night before and bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes uncovered.  If frozen, bake at 350 for 50 minutes covered and 30 minutes uncovered.

Hamburgers in Marinade (Hananers)

3 lb ground beef

½ cup vinegar

½ cup catshup

4 Tbsp. olive oil

4 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

11/2 tsp. dry mustard

4 cloves garlic, minced

½ tsp. salt

½ tsp. pepper

Mix all ingredients except for ground beef in bowl.  Form beef patties and place flat in zip lock bags.  Pour marinade over patties in bag.  Freeze flat.  Thaw completely and grill.

Stromboli

Italian bread, sliced in half

6 slices mozzarella cheese

6 slices provolone cheese

1 lb. Italian sausage browned w/onion

Assemble sandwiches, wrap tightly in Press & Seal wrap. Freeze.

From frozen: Thaw, bake until hot and cheese is melted.

Easy Pizza Pasta
1 lbs ground beef
½ large onion, chopped
½ clove garlic, minced
½ tsp. crushed Italian seasoning
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 (26 oz.) jar spaghetti sauce
8 ounces rigatoni pasta, cooked and drained
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
4 ounces sliced pepperoni

Assembly: Brown ground beef, onion, garlic and seasoning in oil. Drain. Stir in pasta, spaghetti sauce and 1 1/2 c. cheese. Place mixture in greased 9x13x2 inch baking pan. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Top with pepperoni. Cover and freeze up to 3 months.

To cook now: Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, until heated through

Ravioli and Cheese Bake

1 (16oz) jar spaghetti sauce

1 (14oz) can diced tomatoes, un-drained

1 (10oz) can beef broth

¼ cup Zesty Italian dressing

18 oz frozen cheese filled ravioli

1 C shredded mozzarella cheese

Combine spaghetti sauce, tomatoes, broth and dressing in 9 x 13 pan.  Add ravioli.  Cover with foil and freeze.

Serving day:  Thaw.  Bake @ 375 with foil on for 50 minutes or until ravioli are tender.  Remove foil and stir.  Sprinkle with cheese and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

October 19, 2012 - Thanks Anna Marie!

Sausage & Egg Breakfast Casserole

1 pound sausage browned and drained
6 slices bread cubed
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups milk
6 eggs beaten
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard

Mix all ingredients well and pour into greased 9 x 13 baking pan. Bake at 325 for 1 hour until brown and set.

Can be make night before, refrigerated and baked the next morning.

Cornflake Chicken Tenders

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 tablespoons (1/2 cup) butter, melted
2 cups finely crushed corn flakes cereal

Combine the flour and spices in a small bowl; set aside. Place melted butter in another small bowl; set aside. Place the crushed cereal in a medium-sized bowl or pie plate.

Dip the chicken pieces in the seasoned flour, then the butter, then the cereal. Place the coated chicken strips carefully in Ziploc or into 9x13 pan.

Bake the coated chicken pieces in the preheated 400 oven and bake frozen for  35-40 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink. Serve with your favorite sauce.

Twice Baked Potatoes

6 large potatoes, baked
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups sharp cheddar, shredded
8 ounces bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled (if desired)

Cut potatoes in half. Carefully remove the pulp without breaking the skins leaving a thin shell of potato and skin. In a bowl, mash the pulp until smooth. Beat in the sour cream, 1 cup cheese, garlic powder, salt, pepper and butter. Stir in Cheese and bacon (if desired). Fill shells.

Wrap potatoes individually and place in Ziploc bag.
From frozen: Remove wrap from each potato and place on cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until golden and heated through.

South of the Border Chicken Chowder

2 cans chicken broth
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of potato soup
1 can cream style corn
1 can Mexi-corn
2 cups cooked diced chicken
1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
½ bag frozen cubed potato hashbrowns
½ tsp cumin
1tsp chili powder
** In a separate bag ** 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

Combine all ingredients except cheese, and freeze.  Thaw, bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat and simmer 8-10 minutes until heated through. Mix in cheese, stir just until melted.  Or cook thawed soup on low in crock pot for 4 hours.

Mexican Beef Stew
3/4 pound lean beef stew meat, or an inexpensive piece of beef roast-- cut into 3/4 " cubes
½  large onion -- chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced or a large spoonful of chopped garlic from a jar
1 can Rotel tomatoes
1- 15 oz. can whole-kernel corn -- undrained
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves -- crushed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal

Put all the above ingredients into your Ziploc except the cornmeal.  After thawing, cook in crock pot on low for about 8 hours or until the meat is tender.  Turn the crockpot to high and stir the cornmeal in and allow to cook and thicken for about 25 minutes.  Serve with tortilla chips or cornbread or even rice.

Delicious Italian Casserole1 lb. ground Italian sausage
1 lb hamburger
*note: you can also use all sausage or all hamburger
½ onion, chopped
2 cups spaghetti sauce
1½ c. mozzarella cheese, shredded
½ c. sour cream
1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed  
2 T. butter
1/3 c. Parmesan cheese

To begin with, brown your sausage/hamburger with the onions. Drain excess fat. Combine meat and spaghetti sauce. Spoon into ungreased 9 x 13 baking dish. Combine mozzarella cheese and sour cream. Spoon over meat sauce. Roll out bread dough and lay across top of casserole. Melt butter and combine with Parmesan cheese. Spread this over the dough. When thawed, bake this in a 350 degree oven for about 35 to 40minutes, or until bread is cooked and casserole is heated and bubbly.

June 8, 2012 - Gracias Senora Moore

Twice Baked Potato Casserole

10 large russet baking potatoes (about 7 pounds total)

8 tablespoons (1 stick) plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature

1 cup sour cream

½ cup heavy cream

2 teaspoons salt

11/2 teaspoons pepper

¾ lb bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled

½ lb sharp white cheddar , cut into ½ inch cubes

¾ lb mild cheddar, grated (3 cups)

½ cup finely chopped green onions

3 eggs lightly beaten

Directions

Preheat  oven to 400 degrees

Scrub the potatoes and rinse under cool running water.  Pat dry and prick the potatoes in several places with a fork.  Place the potatoes in the oven and bake for 1 hour to 1hour and 15 minutes or till tender.  Let cool on wire rack.

Cut potatoes and spoon out of skin .  Place in a large bowl and 1 stick butter, the sour cream, heavy cream, salt and pepper and mash until chunky-smooth.  Add the bacon, cubed white Cheddar, half of the grated Cheddar, the green onions and eggs and mix thoroughly.

Butter/Spray 9x13 pan with remaining tablespoon of butter and reduce the oven to 375 degrees.

Top the casserole with the remaining grated Cheddar.  Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until bubbly around the edges.

Steak Marinade

In bowl mix together

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 minced garlic clove

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1 teaspoon yellow mustard

1 tablespoon soy sauce

Pepper

Then place steaks in ziplock bag and add marinade to bag.  Lay flat to freeze.

Thaw completely and grill.

Baked Ziti

1 lb box of ziti or rigatoni noodles

2 cloves garlic minced

1 t. Italian seasoning

2 t. salt

1 jar spaghetti sauce

8 oz pkg cream cheese

1 cup sour cream

3 T. Parmesan cheese

4 green onions chopped

2 cups mozzarella, grated

Cooking spray

Directions:  Boil noodles until 3 minutes before packaged directions, drain.

Mix spag. Sauce, seasoning, salt and garlic

Add noodles and mix

Soften cream cheese and blend thoroughly with sour cream and parm. cheese.  Add green onions.  Mix cheese mixture into pasta mixture

In sprayed 9x13 (or 2 8x8) pans spoon mixture.

Sprinkle mozz. cheese on top

To Freeze:

Spray foil with non-stick cooking spray and cover casserole. 

To serve: Place frozen in fridge the night before and bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes uncovered.  If frozen, bake at 350 for 50 minutes covered and 30 minutes uncovered.

Island Chicken

6 chicken breasts

¼ cup pineapple juice

3 Tbsp. rum

1 Tbsp. chipotle chili powder

1 Tbsp. brown sugar

1 Tbsp. lime juice

1 clove of garlic, minced

Mix marinade, reserve 3-4 Tbsp. for cooking. Put the chicken in a zip lock bag and mix to coat.  Let marinate all day or overnight.  Cook the chicken on the grill over medium heat with grill closed for 15-20 minutes, brushing chicken with marinade after 10 minutes.  Turn chicken over and brush with reserved marinade and continue to cook until done.

Hamburgers in Marinade (Hananers)

3 lb ground beef

½ cup vinegar

½ cup catshup

4 Tbsp. olive oil

4 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

11/2 tsp. dry mustard

4 cloves garlic, minced

½ tsp. salt

½ tsp. pepper

Mix all ingredients except for ground beef in bowl.  Form beef patties and place flat in zip lock bags.  Pour marinade over patties in bag.  Freeze flat.  Thaw completely and grill.

Cheddar & Cracker Chicken

¾ cup Ritz crackers

6 oz sharp Cheddar, grated

1 clove garlic, minced

1-2 green onions, sliced thin

Kosher salt and black pepper

4-6oz boneless skinless chicken breasts

4 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted

Heat oven to 350 degrees.

In bowl, combine the crackers, cheese, garlic, green onion and ¼ tsp each salt and pepper.

Dip the chicken in the butter and then the cracker mixture.  Place in zip lock bag and freeze flat. 

To serve, place chicken on baking sheet and drizzle with melted butter.  Bake until chicken is golden brown and cooked through, 30-35 minutes, depending on thickness.