Author Archives: kathy

Ranch Noodles

Ingredients: 1 bag of wide egg noodles 3/4 cup mushrooms, sliced 2 TBS margarine 4 TBS chopped sweet onion salt to taste black pepper to taste 1 cup Buttermilk Ranch dressing Directions: Cook noodles and drain. Saute mushrooms and onions in margarine. Combine noodles, mushrooms and onions in a bowl. Blend well. Add salt and…

French Bread and Veggie Appetizer

Ingredients: 2 large tomatoes, finely chopped 1 cucumber, finely chopped 1/2 sweet onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup olive oil 1 TBS vinegar 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 large loaf of French bread, sliced Mozzarella cheese Directions: Combine tomatoes, cucumber and onion. In another bowl combine olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Blend oil…

Yummy Fruit Dip

Ingredients: 1 8 oz package cream cheese 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar Directions: Combine cream cheese, sour cream and sugars. Beat until you have a smooth consistency. Chill until ready to serve. Tip:  Serve with fruit such as apple slices or strawberries

Cheesy Meat Loaf

Ingredients: 2 lbs hamburger 1/4 onion, chopped 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 tsp celery seed 1 1/2 cups milk 1 cup dry bread crumbs 3/4 cup American cheese 3/4 cup Mozzarella cheese Directions: Mix all ingredients together, except the cheese. Mix ingredients thoroughly. Then add the cheese and…

Mexican Casserole

Ingredients: 3/4 lb ground chuck 3/4 lb lean ground pork 2 cups cooked wide egg noodles 1 8 oz can tomato sauce 2 cups cubed mild cheddar cheese 1/4 cup pimento 1 green pepper, diced 1/2 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp chili powder 1 tsp salt black pepper to taste 4 strips bacon, cut into small…

Stuffed Peppers with a Twist

Ingredients: 4 large green peppers 1/4 cup chopped onion 2 TBS butter 1/2 lb ground turkey, cooked 1 cup packaged herb-flavored bread stuffing 1 1/2 TBS parsley flakes 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 can diced tomatoes 6 slices Swiss cheese Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut stem ends of peppers and remove seeds. Cook…

Rice Fajita

Ingredients: 1 TBS oil 1/2 lb sirloin, cut into strips 1 medium onion, sliced 1 medium green pepper, sliced 1 medium red pepper, sliced 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup lime juice 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 1/2 cups cooked white rice Directions: In hot oil, cook sirloin, onion, green pepper, red…

Tuna Casserole

Ingredients: 1 can water-packed tuna 1/4 cup pimiento 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup diced celery 1 small sweet onion, diced 1/2 cup milk 1 cup grated milk cheddar cheese 4 cups wide noodles, cooked Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine tuna,…

Nutty Glazed Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 cup margarine 1/4 tsp salt 6 large sweet potatoes, cooked and peeled 1/3 cup chopped walnuts Directions: Combine sugar, cinnamon, margarine and salt in skillet. Cook and stir over medium heat until bubbly. Add cooked and peeled sweet potatoes and cover skillet. Cook…

Easy Chili Con Carne

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped green pepper 2 TBS oil 1 lb ground beef 1 clove garlic 1 1/2 tsp salt 4 tsp chili powder 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp cumin 1 large can diced tomatoes 1 large can red kidney beans (or pinto beans) Directions: Saute onion and green pepper in…