Pork Chops and Rice

Spray bottom of 13 x 9 pan with cooking spray, Add 1 cup uncooked  brown rice, add 2 cloves minced  garlic,  1/2 chopped onion,  Brown chops in  skillet and put on top of onions.   Dissolve  2 cups water with 2 bouillon cubes 1 tsp. seasoning of choice..  Pour over chops. Cover with foil. Bake @ 350 for an hour or until rice is  done.

No meat Chili

7 cups of cooked beans like pinto, anasazi, adzuki or kidney (4, 15 oz cans cooked beans or 1 lb of dry beans, cooked )  If using the cans place them in a colander and wash well to remove the excess salt. Drain well.   Dice 2 lge.  onions and brown in some olive oil.Add 5 cloves of garlic mashed, Mince and add the canned chipolte pepper.  Add 1 Tbsp. chili powder, 1Tbsp.dried whole oregano, 1Tbsp. ground cumin, 1/2 tsp. allspice. Cook for a few minutes and add 1 lge. can, 28 oz crushed tomatoes undrained and the beans. Simmer for 45 minutes or bake 45 minutes at 350 in the oven. Garnish with shredded lettuce and some grated cheese.

Steak−n−Shake Chili

2 tablespoons oil 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 can onion soup  1 tablespoon chili powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 teaspoons cocoa 2 cans kidney beans 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce 1 cup cola (Coke, Pepsi, or generic) Brown ground beef and salt in oil. Put soup in blender, blend  for 1 minute. Add all to crock pot. Drain beef and beans before adding to pot. Let simmer on low for 6 hours or on high for 2 hours.

Wendy's Chili

1 pound ground chuck 1 15−ounce can of diced tomatoes (liquid included) 1 15−ounce can of red kidney beans (liquid drained) 1 15−ounce can of pinto beans (liquid drained) 1 8−ounce can Hunt's tomato sauce 1/2 medium white onion, diced 1 4−ounce can diced green chilies (with liquid) 2 Tablespoons chopped celery 2 Tablespoons chili powder 1/2 Tablespoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 cup water 1. Brown the ground chuck over medium heat, breaking into small pieces with the spatula. Add a dash of salt and pepper while cooking. 2. Empty the cooked meat into a spaghetti strainer, and rinse well under very hot water. This removes the bulk of the fat. 3. Transfer the beef into a dutch oven, and add the remaining ingredients. Stir together to combine thoroughly. 4. Over medium heat, bring to a simmer. Reduce the burner to low, and continue simmering 50−60 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Ham and cheese bake
Spread 8 slices of bread with mayonnaise. place 4 slices in the bottom of an 8 x 8 cake pan, Top each slice with a piece of cheese and a slice of ham. Cover with the other 4 slices of bread.  Beat 4 eggs and add 2 cups of milk, 1 tsp. seasoning salt and 1 tsp. of prepared mustard. Pour mixture evenly over the bread. Let sit one hour or more in the fridge so the milk mixture can be absorbed into the bread. Bake at 325 degrees for about an hour. Let sit 5 minutes before serving.

Curry For Dinner?
Fry one large chopped onion.  Mix 1 or 2 Tbsp. curry paste, 1 or 2 Tbsp. oyster sauce, 2 Tbsp. brown sugar, 5 cloves of garlic, 1/3 cup of water, 1 tin of coconut milk.  Add to onions. Add some finely chopped celery, leaves and all. Add 1/4 cup of raisins.  Add one head of chopped cauliflower. Simmer until cauliflower is almost cooked and then add 1/2 cup of frozen peas and 1/2 lb. of prawns or shrimp. Simmer until shrimp are done. Shrimp will get tough if you over cook them.  Cut into tiny pieces: a bit of red, green and yellow peppers and add to pot just before serving over rice or put the peppers on the rice. Note! You can add any vegetables you may have on hand. Use more curry for hot, or less curry if you like it milder.

Pizza Pork chop seasoning.
Combine all ingredients in a shaker and sprinkle over pork chops. Keep the extra for next time.1 tbsp. oregano, 1 tbsp. basil, 1 tbsp. lemon pepper, 1 tbsp. garlic powder, and 1 tbsp. seasoning salt.

Teen Temptation
Cook 2 cups of rotini noodles according to package directions. Place in a casserole. Cook 2 cups of ground meat (of your choice) with !/2 tsp seasoning salt, 1/2 tsp. lemon pepper, 4 chopped garlic cloves and 1 chopped onion. When the meat is cooked add a tin of tomato soup and 1/2 a tin of water. Stir it up and ladle this over the noodles. Smooth 2 cups of frozen peas and carrots over this. Sprinkle with grated cheese and bake for 35 minutes at 350.

Ginger Beef
Combine 3/4 cup of corn starch with 1/2 cup of water and 2 eggs and mix. Add thin strips of beef. Heat oil in Wok and cook the strips just till crispy but just a few at a time as they will stick together. Remove from wok and set aside. This part can be done in the morning to make it more simpler at dinner time. Put 1 Tbsp. oil in wok Add 2/3 cup of grated carrots, 2 Tbsp. grated onion, 4 Tbsp. grated ginger root, and 4 cloves minced garlic. Cook and then add 3 Tbsp. soy sauce,  2 Tbsp. wine, 2 Tbsp. vinegar, 1 Tbsp. sesame oil and 1/2  cup of sugar. Maybe some hot chilies also.  Bring to a boil. Add  beef and heat and serve.

Deep Fried pork for sweet and sour
Mix 2 cups flour with 1 cup of cornstarch 3 eggs and 2 Tbsps. salt. Add enough water to make it the consistency of pancake batter.  1 medium roast pork cut into pieces.  Dip pieces into batter and deepfry.

Fettuccine
Mince 2 cloves garlic, add 1/2 cup butter, 1 cup water with 2 envelopes of chicken bouillon.  Boil and simmer, cool a tad and add 8 ounces of cream cheese. Cook to melt the cream cheese. Slowly add 1 cup of cream---half and half will do. No high heat, You don't want it to curdle. Add 1 and 1/2 cups of grated parmesan cheese and a dash of nutmeg. Add some cooked cubed chicken or prawns or crab or what ever you like and serve over fettuccine noodles. Top with green onions. Thanks Biffy for this recipe.

Vegetable Casserole
Mix 1 tin of cheddar cheese soup with 1/2 cup of sour cream, 1/2 cup of grated cheddar cheese. Stir in   1 cup of diced bell pepper, (Red is good). and  4 cups of  mixed frozen vegetables.  Put in a shallow dish and cover with 1 cup of buttered bread crumbs.  Bake  in a 375 oven for 35 minutes or until casserole is bubbly and vegetables are tender. This can be prepared  the night before  and baked the nest day.

Microwave Mexican Style Casserole
Lay 1, 15 oz, tin of chili in the bottom of an  8x8 casserole dish. Drain 1 tin of kernel corn and put it on top of the chili. Lay 1 cup of grated cheddar cheese over the corn. Lay 1 small bag of spicy nacho chips on top after you have crushed them. Microwave about 5 minutes on high power. Serve with buttered rice and a salad. 

Microwave cheese meat balls
Combine 1 pound of ground beef, ground chicken or veggie burger with 1/4 cup of finely chopped onion, 1 egg, 1/2 cup of dried bread crumbs and 1 tsp. of Italian seasoning. After mixing well. Have some cheese cut into 1/2 inch cubes and form each meatball around 1 cube of cheese.   Place meatballs in an 8x8 casserole dish on high in the microwave for about 7 minutes. Now add  1 can of tomato soup and  cover and microwave on high for about 5 minutes. Serve over rice and top with grated cheese.

QUICHE
This recipe is from Sheila Cameron

3 Tbsp butter in frying pan.
Garlic & onion spice or real thing
1 carrot & 1 ½ cups cauliflower.
Cook for 10 min. add ¾ cup zucchini
Cook 5 more minutes.
In bowl mix 375 ml sour cream
3 Tbsp. corn starch ½ cup of Monterey or
Swiss cheese grated
1 can of artichokes (less two)
½ cup of parmesan cheese.
Salt pepper and turmeric
Mix veggies in bowl put all in 8 or 9 inch pie crust
Add ½ cup parmesan cheese on top.
Cook 40 min. 350-400 degrees.

Barbecued Ribs
Simmer ribs  (with a tbsp  ginger root for flavour) in boiling water for 45 minutes if you are using pork and if you are using beef ribs simmer for about 2 and 1/2 hours. Drain and allow ribs to cool to room temperature. Marinate cooked ribs at least an hour in fridge, using the following sauce. 

In Large mixing bowl Combine 1/3 cup of vegetable oil, 1/4 cup soy sauce,1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp garlic minced, 1 tbsp. chopped ginger root, 2 tbsp. cornstarch, 1/4 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 cup Heinz 57 sauce, 2 tbsp. chopped green onion,1 tbsp sugar 1/4 cup white wine or vermouth, 1/2 tsp sesame oil. Barbecue or broil ribs basting with the marinade as desired, until carmelized and crispy on the outside. MMM GOOD.

Macaroni lasagna
Spread cooked macaroni in lasagna  pan.   Cover with meat sauce.  Cover with sour cream. Cover  with sliced cheddar cheese. Cover with cooked macaroni. Cover with meat sauce. Cover with sour cream. Cover with Cheddar cheese. Cover with mozzarella cheese. The meat sauce can consist of fried ground beef,  garlic,  onions, mushrooms and any thing you like, such  as peppers, celery etc. tomatoes or canned spaghetti sauce.  Bake covered  @350 for about 1 hour.  Remove cover for the last 15 minutes.

Easy Oven Stew
After cutting into bite size pieces, and shaking in bag with some flour to coat it, brown stewing beef in oil. Remove meat from pan. Fry onion in pan. Return meat to pan. Stir in 1 can of cream of mushroom soup and 3/4 cup of water. Bake at 300 for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.  Add 2 cups carrot chunks and bake for another 30 minutes. Stir in 2 cups  cauliflower florets, 1 cup green beans and 1 cup of evaporated milk.  Add salt and pepper to taste. Bake covered about 30 minutes until meat is tender and vegetables are cooked.

Oven baked Swiss Steak
1 small onion
2 stalks celery
3 cloves garlic
2 cups diced tomatoes
2 large round steaks
1/3 cup flour
1 tsp seasoning salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tbsp olive oil

Chop vegetables into chunks. Mix spices together. Cut meat into 2 inch pieces and roll in the seasoned flour. Place oil in heated pan. Brown meat. Add vegetables. Cover and bake at 350 for 1 and 1/2 hours.

Beef Rouladens
Saut'e 1 medium onion with 4 slices of diced bacon for 2 to 3 minutes. Add 3 to 4 slices of rye bread cut into small cubes. Add 3 small dill pickles diced and 3 tbsps. dill pickle juice, 3 tbsp red wine and 1 tsp dill weed. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes and remove from heat. Lay out 8 strips of beef rouladen and coat each piece with dijon mustard and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place 3 to 4 tbls. of the dressing on the thickest end of the rouladen and roll up. Saut'e  rouladen in frying pan until brown. Place in casserole dish and pour beef gravy over the top. Cover and bake at 350 for 30 to 45 minutes. The instant package of beef gravy works great if you don't have any left over from a roast.

Hawaiian Beef

1 lb hamburger
1 onion (chopped)
1 tsp salt

10 pineapple chunks
2 tins pork and beans
1 tin drained green beans
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp vinegar and 1 tsp dry mustard

Brown hamburger and onion in pan, add salt. Put into a 2 qt. casserole dish.
In bowl add pineapple chunks, pork and beans, green beans, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, and dry mustard. Mix together. pour on casserole, mix in with browned hamburger and onion.

Bake at 350⁰ for 45 minutes.

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