Dijon Salmon

Prep and cook time: 23 minutes

Ingredients:

4 ounce fillets salmon
3 tablespoons prepared Dijon-styled mustard
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup Italian-style dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup butter, melted

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a shallow baking pan with aluminum foil. Place salmon skin-side down on foil. Spread a thin layer of mustard on top of each fillet and season with salt and pepper. Top with bread crumbs, then drizzle with melted butter. Bake in a preheated oven to 15 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.

Mexican Calzones

Prep and cook time: 27 minutes

Ingredients:

1 (15-oz.) package refrigerated pie crust, room temperature
1 pound ground beef
1 (4-oz.) can diced green chilis
1/4 cup water
1 (1.25-oz) package Taco Seasoning Mix
1 cup shredded mild Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, divided
Garnish suggestions: Salsa, shredded lettuce, soud cream, diced tomatoes, sliced green onions

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Brown beef in large skillet; drain. Add chilis, water and seasoning mix; mix well.

Place unwrapped pie crusts on cutting board; unfold. Cut each crust in half, making 4 half circles. Place 1/2 cup beef filling on half of each half circle. Place 1/4 cup cheese on top of each. Dampen edge of crust with water. Fold sides over filling; crimp edges with tines of fork. Place on ungreased baking sheet.

Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes. Garnish as desired.

Potato Crusted White Fish

Prep and cook time: 18 minutes

Ingredients:

4 boneless white fish fillets, fresh or frozen
4 medium potatoes, peeled
1 cup oil
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. garlic powder

Directions:

If using frozen fish, thaw in a dish filled with milk. Dry with a paper towel. Shred the potatoes. Heat oil in a skillet. Take the shredded potatoes and form a coating around the fish until the entire fish is encased in shredded potato. Sprinkle salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder over the fish. Place fish in frying pan and cook on each side for about 2 - 3 minutes or until each side is golden brown. Remove fish and set on a plate with paper towels to drain off any excess oil.

Suggestion: Service with rice and steamed vegetables.

Creamy Chicken And Noodles

Prep and cook time: 17 minutes

Ingredients:

1 (16 ounce) package wide egg noodles
2 (5 ounce) cans chunk chicken, drained
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Return pasta to pot with chicken, soup, garlic salt and pepper over medium heat. Heat through, 5 minutes.

Coconut Shrimp

Prep and cook time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

40 medium shrimp
2 tsp. garlic and herb seasoning
1 tsp. black pepper
1-1/2 cups flour
4 medium eggs, well-beaten
2 cups shredded coconut

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a large baking sheet with nonstick spray. Sprinkle garlic and herb seasoning and pepper evenly over the shrimp. Place the flour, egg and coconut in three small separate bowls. Dip shrimp into the egg, then the flour, then the egg again and then into the coconut. Place shrimp on the baking sheet at least 1 inch apart. Bake for about 12 - 15 minutes, or until they are crisp and golden brown. Serving suggestion: dip in mango sauce.

Glazed Microwave Chicken

Prep and cook time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts
2 tsp. paprika
8 thin lemon slices
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup spicy brown mustard
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. curry powder

Directions:

Sprinkle chicken breasts with paprika and then top with lemon slices. Place in microwave dish, cover loosely with wax paper and microwave for about 8 - 10 minutes, turning dish halfway through cooking. Remove chicken from the dish; (leave behind any liquid).

In a small microwave bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Microwave the sauce for 2 minutes. Spoon sauce over chicken and microwave again for about 2 minutes, or until the glaze is hot and a fork can be inserted into the chicken with ease.

Meatballs And Rice

Prep and cook time: 24 minutes

Ingredients:

1 package hamburger
1 package beefy onion soup mix
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
1 cup rice

Directions:

Mix hamburger and soup mix together. Roll meat into 1/2" balls. Brown in pan, until fully cooked. Add cream of mushroom soup. Cook until soup is bubbly. Cook rice according to package directions. Serve meatballs and gravy over rice. Add your favorite vegetable on the side and you've got a great meal!

Mandarin Pork Chops

Prep and cook time: 29 minutes

Ingredients:

4 pork chops
1 tablespoon oil
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 chicken bouillon cubes, crushed
11 fluid ounces Mandarin orange sections
1 green bell pepper, sliced

Directions:

In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil; remove from the pan. Add orange juice, water, brown sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch and crush chicken bouillon cubes to the skillet. Cook and stir until slightly thickened. Return the pork chops, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until tender. Add mandaring orange sections (drained) and sliced green bell pepper; heat through.

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Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Prep and cook time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
8 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
1/4 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions:

Add potatoes and garlic to a large saucepan; cover with 2 inches of water. Bring to a boil and simmer until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain well and put back in pan. Add cream, butter, salt and pepper; mash with a potato masher until creamy. Serve immediately.

Breakfast Burritos

Prep and cook time: 17 minutes

Ingredients:

4 slices turkey bacon
2 flour tortillas (7 inch)
2 Tbl. shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 large egg white
1 Tbl. chopped green chilies

Directions:

Cook turkey bacon in a nonstick skillet on medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Place 2 turkey bacon slices on each tortilla; sprinkle with cheese. Beat egg and chilies; add to hot skillet. Cook and stir 2 miuntes or until set. Divide egg mixture between tortillas; fold tortillas over filling. Top with Salsa, if desired.

Chicken Curry In A Hurry

Prep and cook time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless chicken breast halves, cut in bite-size pieces
14/5 ounces chicken broth or about 1-3/4 cups
1 1/2 cups orange juice
1 1/4 cups long grained rice, uncooked
10 ounce package frozen peas

Directions:

Combine first 5 ingredients; sprinkle 1 tbsp seasoning mixture over chicken, tossing to coat. Reserve remaining seasoning mixture. Bring chicken broth, orange juice, frozen peas, rice and reserved seasoning mixture to a boil in a large non stick skillet. Add chicken; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

Blue Ribbon Chilli

Prep and cook time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

2 pounds ground beef
1/2 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
2 1/2 cups tomato sauce
1 (8 ounce) jar salsa
4 tablespoons chili seasoning mix
1 (15 ounce) can light red kidney beans
1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans

Directions:

In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the ground beef and the onion and saute for 10 minutes or until meat is browned and onion is tender. Drain grease, if desired. Add the ground black pepper, garlic salt, tomato sauce, salsa, chili seasoning mix and kidney beans. Mix well, reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.

Beef Stew in a Hurry

Prep and cook time: 27 minutes

Ingredients:

1 can (1 lb.) sliced carrots
1 can (8 oz.) whole potatoes
1 can (8 oz.) cut green beans
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 envelope dry onion soup mix
3 cups cut-up cooked beef

Directions:

Drain vegetables, reserving liquid. Combine flour and soup mix in large skillet. Add water to reserved liquid to measure 3 cups; stir into mixture in skillet. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in vegetables and beef. Cover; cook over low heat about 10 minutes or until it is heated through. Makes 4 servings, about 1-1/2 cups each.

Angel Hair Pasta With Lemon Chicken

Prep and cook time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

1 pkg. (9 oz.) refrigerated Angel Hair Pasta
1-1/2 cups cooked diced chicken
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley)
1/4 teaspoon marjoram
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions:

Prepare pasta according to package directions. Toss pasta with remaining ingredients. Season with salt and ground black pepper.

Italian Chicken

Prep and cook time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

4 to 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 large jar spaghetti sauce of choise
2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
Parmesan cheese
Salt, pepper, garlic
Fettuccine noodles

Directions:

Grease large casserole dish. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper and garlic. Place flat in casserole dish. Bake for 20 minutes turning once. Pour spaghetti sauce over chicken and sprinkle generously with mozzarella cheese. Bake until bubbly and cheese has melted. Prepare noodles according to directions and serve chicken and sauce over noodles. Top with grated parmesan cheese.

Breakfast Bagel

Prep and cook time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

2 whole wheat bagels
4 large free-range chicken eggs
1 tsp apple cider vinegar, or any light vinegar
1 large tomato, sliced
2 TBS extra virgin olive oil
2 medium cloves garlic, pressed
salt and black pepper to taste

Directions:

Bring water and 1 tsp vinegar to a light boil in a shallow pan. Make sure there is enough water to cover eggs. While water is coming to a boil, slice bagels in half and toast. Press garlic into oil and brush on cut side of toasted bagels. Garnish bagel with arugula and sliced tomato.

To poach eggs, crack into water and cook about 5 minutes, just until the white is set and the yolk has filmed over. Remove with slotted spoon. Place on top of bagel and vegetables. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve open faced. Serves 4.

Ground Beef Stroganoff

Prep and cook time: 28 minutes

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup drained mushrooms
1-1/4 cups condensed Cream of Mushroom soup
1/4 cup water, red wine or beef broth
1/2 cup sour cream

Directions:

In a fry pan, brown the ground beef and onion; drain well. Stir in mushrooms, soup and water. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Stir in sour cream; heat through but do not boil. Serve over noodles or rice.

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Easy Enchiladas

Prep and cook time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

12 Corn tortillas
1 package enchilada sauce mix
1 lb. ground beef
2 tbl. instant minced onion or 1/2 cup chopped fresh onion
2 cups shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack Cheese
1/4 cup chopped or sliced black olives

Directions:

In a medium saucepan prepare enchilada sauce mix as directed on the package. In a large fry pan, brown the ground beef and onion. Drain excess fat. Stir 1/2 cup enchilada sauce into the meat mixture. To assemble, dip each tortilla into the sauce. Spoon about 2 tbl. meat mixture and 1 tablespoon cheese down the center of each tortilla. Roll into thirds and place seam side down in a 9 by 13 inch baking dish. When all the tortillas are assembled, pour the remaining sauce over the top. Sprinkle with olives and extra cheese. Cover with foil; bake for 20 minutes until heated through and the cheese is melted.

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Prep and cook time: 28 minutes

Ingredients:

3 (1/2 pounds) fresh chicken legs
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons jerk seasoning
2 limes, juiced

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Brush chicken with oil and sprinkle with Jerk seasoning. Place in a shallow roasting pan and bake 30 minutes or until cooked thoroughly. Sprinkle with lime juice and serve hot.

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Orange Rosemary Pork Chops

Prep and cook time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

4 (6 oz.) boneless pork chops
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 shallot, peeled and minced
1/3 cup beef broth
1/3 cup orange juice

Directions:

Season pork chops with rosemary, salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chops and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 miuntes per side. Remove to a serving platter and cover to keep warm. Add shallots to the pan; sauté until shallots are soft. Add broth and orange juice, scraping to remove any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Boil until liquid is reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Pour over pork chops and serve garnished with extra rosemary.

Crispy Parmesan Fish Fillets

Prep and cook time: 28 minutes

Ingredients:

6 (4 ounce) fine textured fish fillets (such as flounder, sole or cod)
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup cornflake crumbs
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)

Directions:

Heat oven to 450 degrees. Dip fish in egg; coat with combined cheese, crumbs and pepper. Place in greased shallow baking dish. Bake 5 to 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork. Makes 6 servings. Variation: Substitute boneless skinless chkchicken breast halves for fish. Decrease oven temperature to 400 degrees F. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.