Easy
Chicken Stir-Fry
1
Tbsp. oil
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cups frozen broccoli florets
4 oz. jar sliced mushrooms, drained
1-3/4 cups water
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
2 pkgs of chicken
flavor ramen soup mix
Slice chicken into thin strips. Heat oil in a nonstick
skillet over medium heat. Add chicken. Stir fry until
chicken is no longer pink in center.
Add broccoli, mushrooms, water, soy sauce and 1 seasoning
packet from ramen noodles. Stir to mix well and bring to a
boil. Break noodles in half and add to chicken and
vegetables.
Stir and bring to a boil again. Reduce heat to low. Cover
skillet and simmer 7 to 10 minutes or until broccoli is
tender and chicken is thoroughly cooked, stirring
frequently. Serves 4
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Monkey Nut Rice |
3 tbs
Butter
1/4 tsp crushed, dried hot red peppers
1/3 cup chopped macadamia nuts
3 cups cooked long-grain white rice, heated
Melt
the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in
the
dried red peppers according to taste and the macadamia
nuts. Cook,
stirring constantly, until the nuts begin to turn
golden, 3-4 min.
Reduce the heat and lightly toss in the cooked rice.
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Fruit Slushies |
1 cup
chunky or regular apple sauce
10 oz pkg frozen strawberries thawed
11 oz can mandarin orange segments, drained
1 cup grapes, if desired
2 tbs orange juice concentrate
In
medium bowl, combine all ingredients. Spoon fruit
mixture into individual dishes or paper cups. Freeze
until firm. Remove from freezer about 30 minutes before
serving. Makes 7 (1/2 cup) servings |
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One
Pot Pasta
1
onion, chopped
1 Tbsp. olive oil
10 oz. can ready to serve beef broth
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 lb. frozen cooked meatballs
14 oz. can Italian flavored diced tomatoes, undrained
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
In
large skillet, cook onion in olive oil under tender.
Add beef broth and bring to a boil. Stir in orzo,
meatballs and tomatoes. Mix together. Return to boil.
Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer 7-8
minutes until liquid is reduced, stirring
occasionally. Add plum tomatoes and cook 5-8 minutes
until orzo is tender, stirring frequently. Sprinkle
with cheese and serve. Serves 4-6
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Baked Mac and
Cheese |
1 pound macaroni
1 can condensed tomato soup
1 1/4 cups milk
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
8 tablespoons butter, cut up
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs Preheat
oven to 350 degrees. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water
to a boil. Pour in pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes; drain. In large bowl, combine cooked macaroni, soup,
milk, cheese and 6 tablespoons butter. Pour into 9x13 baking
dish. Top with bread crumbs and dot with remaining butter.
Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
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