Category Archives for Convenience Foods

Penne with Roasted Tomatoes and Garlic

Makes 4 servings 1/4 cup olive oil or vegetable oil 8 to 10 roma (plum) tomatoes, cut into half 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper 1 bulb garlic, unpeeled 2 cups uncooked penne pasta (8 ounces) 1/4 cup chopped fresh or 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled 1. […]

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Corn Dogs and Sweet Corn

Makes 6 servings 1 pound corn dogs (about 6) 1 20-ounce package sweet corn Prepare the corn dogs as instructed on package.  Prepare sweet corn as directed on package.  Serve together and enjoy! Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if […]

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Creamy Chicken Pasta Stew

Makes 4 servings 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 cup milk 1 3-ounce package cream cheese, soften 1 (1-pound) bag frozen pasta, broccoli and carrots in creamy cheddar sauce 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 1. Melt butter in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. […]

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Deep Dish Mexican Pizza

Makes 6 servings 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce 1 4-ounce can green chilies diced, drained 1 tablespoon dried minced onion 1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 15-ounce package corn bread and muffin mix 3/4 cup water cold 2 eggs beaten 1/2 green bell pepper medium cut in […]

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Pasta Primavera

Makes 4 servings 2 cups broccoli florets 1 can low fat cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken) 1 carrot julienned 1/2 cup skim milk 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 clove garlic minced 1/8 teaspoon pepper 3 cups cooked spaghetti 1.  In a large saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients.  Cook uncovered over […]

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Cheesy Beef Spirals

Makes 8 servings 2 cups spiral pasta 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1 onion chopped 1 clove garlic minced 1 26-ounce jar spaghetti sauce 1 4 1/2-ounce can sliced mushrooms drained 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 pound process American cheese cubed (such as Velveeta) 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1.  Cook pasta according to package […]

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Vegetables Lo Mein

8 ounces dry spaghetti 3 to 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 onion, sliced 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 pound package of frozen stir-fry vegetables or 3-1/2 cups fresh chopped veggies 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon sesame oil Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions. When it is tender, drain it well and […]

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Macaroni & Cheese

2 cups dry macaroni 3 cups water 1 cup instant dry milk powder 1/4 cup margarine, melted (1/2 a stick) 2 medium eggs 3 cups shredded cheese (Colby is traditional) 4 oz of Velveeta type cheese, cut into chunks OR the equivalent of sliced sandwich cheese, torn into smallish pieces a pinch of dry mustard […]

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Quick and Easy Pizza

For the Crust 2-1/2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dry yeast 3/4 cup water 1/4 cup oil For the Sauce 8 ounce can of tomato sauce 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning OR 1/2 teaspoon basil & 1/4 teaspoon oregano 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1  teaspoon EACH sugar & onion powder […]

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Homemade Pizza

Pizza Dough Bread Machine Pizza Dough Italian Tomato Sauce Quick and Easy Pizza Begin by preparing the crust from one of the recipes above. While the dough is resting, make the sauce, or use canned spaghetti sauce to save time. By the time the sauce is done, the dough will be ready to press in […]

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Cream Cheese Basil Sauce

1 pound spaghetti or fettucini 1/4 cup margarine, softened 2 tablespoons dry basil 2 tablespoons dry parsley 8 ounces cream cheese, softened or 1 cup Yogurt Cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup olive oil or other oil 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup boiling […]

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