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Cheesy Chicken Lasagna

 

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Cheesy Chicken Lasagna
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
 

If you're looking for a way to make lasagna without the traditional red sauce, then this recipe's for you! This recipe is also good for using up your leftover rotisserie chicken.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 12 people
Author: Tracy
Ingredients
  • 12 uncooked lasagna noodles
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 2 cans cream of chicken soup
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 12 oz ricotta cheese
  • 3 cups cooked chicken
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 oz)
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 13x9 inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. Cook and drain the noodles, as directed on package.

  3. While the noodles are cooking, take a 3-quart saucepan and melt the butter over medium/high heat. Cook the onion in the butter for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.

  4. Stir in the milk, soup, and pepper.

  5. Place four noodles in the baking dish. Top with about 1 cup of the soup mixture, half of the ricotta cheese, half of the chicken, 2/3 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/3 cup cheddar cheese.

  6. Repeat your layers once, starting with the noodles. Place the remaining four noodles on top. Then top with remaining soup mix, cheeses and sprinkle parmesan cheese over top of everything.

  7. Bake uncovered 50-55 minutes or until hot in center and golden brown. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.

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Honey Maple Pork Chops

Honey Maple Pork Chop
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Honey Maple Pork Chops
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
22 mins
 
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Author: Tracy
Ingredients
  • 4 boneless pork chops
  • 2 Tbsp. honey
  • 2 Tbsp. maple syrup
  • 1/8 tsp. allspice
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
Instructions

  1. Put olive oil in skillet and heat to hot.

  2. Cook pork chops 1-2 minutes on each side to brown.

  3. Mix all ingredients except the pork chops. Pull half to the side for later.

  4. Spread first half of mixture over top of pork chops.

  5. Place pork chops in an ungreased pan. Cover the top of the pan with foil.

  6. Cook at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes, or until fully cooked.

  7. Heat second half of mixture in the microwave for 30 seconds. Spread second half of mixture over pork chops and serve.

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Oven Baked Barbecue Ribs

 

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Oven Baked Barbecue Ribs
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
 
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Author: Tracy
Ingredients
  • 4 - 6 lbs. country style pork ribs
  • 2 Tbsp. smoked paprika
  • 2 Tbsp. onion powder
  • 2 Tbsp. garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
  • 2 Tbsp. black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. salt
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. hickory liquid smoke
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.

  2. Cover the ribs with olive oil on the front and back sides.

  3. Mix all of your dry seasonings in a bowl and rub the ribs in the mixture. If you prefer your ribs to have more of a kick to them, you can add 1 1/2 tsp. of red pepper flakes as well. 

  4. Place the ribs on a cooking dish.

  5. Mix the liquid smoke and apple cider vinegar together in a bowl and brush over the ribs.

  6. Cover the ribs with foil and bake in the oven for 1 hour and 20 minutes at 375 degrees.

  7. Remove the ribs from the oven, and uncover. Brush on the barbecue sauce.

  8. Turn the oven on broil. Broil the ribs until the sauce is sticky. Remove the ribs from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes.

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Broccoli Casserole

 

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Broccoli Casserole
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 

We typically eat this as a main course, but it also makes an excellent side dish.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Steve
Ingredients
  • 20 oz. frozen broccoli
  • 2 cans cheddar cheese soup
  • 1 soup can full milk
  • 1 stick butter
  • 7 oz. box Minute Instant Rice
  • 6-8 slices American Cheese (I prefer Kraft.)
  • Lawry's Seasoned Salt (to taste)
Instructions

  1. Mix all the ingredients except the sliced cheese and cook at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

  2. Top with sliced cheese.

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Barbecue Baked Potatoes

 

Barbecue Potato
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Barbecue Baked Potatoes
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
23 mins
 

This recipe is very versatile. In this recipe we place the barbecue chicken over baked potatoes for a variation on a loaded baked potato, however it also tastes great over tortilla chips. After you've prepared the chicken simply place the chicken on top of tortilla chips, sprinkle on some shredded taco or cheddar cheese and microwave for 30 seconds to melt the cheese.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Author: Tracy
Ingredients
  • 4 large baking potatoes
  • 2 boneless chicken breasts, diced
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/4 Tbsp. salt
  • 1/4 Tbsp. pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. chili powder
  • 3/4 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions

  1. Cook your baking potatoes as normal.

  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  3. Heat the oil in a pan on high heat.

  4. Season your chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder and chili powder and cook in the hot skillet for two to three minutes.

  5. Add the barbecue sauce and cook until the sauce has been reduced by half, about five minutes.

  6. Remove from heat.

  7. Place chicken on baking dish and cook in oven for 15 minutes.

  8. Serve over baked potatoes. Add the shredded cheese to the top and microwave for 30 seconds to melt the cheese.

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Chicken Fricassee

 

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Chicken Fricassee
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
55 mins
 
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 people
Author: Steve
Ingredients
  • 2 lbs. boneless chicken breasts
  • 2 cans cream of chicken soup
  • 1 package McCormick or similar brand chicken gravy mix
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1/8 tsp. poultry seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch (with 1/4 cup water) - to thicken gravy
  • 1 large cooking bag
Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  2. Mix soup, gravy mix, water and flour in a bowl until smooth.

  3. Add chicken and mixture to the cooking bag.

  4. Cook at 350 for 45 minutes for boneless chicken or 1 hour 15 minutes for bone-in pieces, or until done.

  5. Mix cornstarch and water in a bowl until smooth. Once chicken is done pour cornstarch mixture into the sauce and stir until smooth and proper consistency.

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Oven Baked Barbecue Pork Chops

 

Barbecue Pork Chop
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Oven Baked Barbecue Pork Chops
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Author: Tracy
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 - 2 lbs. boneless pork chops
  • 1 Tbsp. barbecue rub (just use your favorite, I prefer Applewood)
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (just use your favorite, I prefer Hickory Smoke)
  • cooking spray
Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

  2. Spray the bottom of your baking dish with cooking spray.

  3. Place your olive oil in a bowl and rub the pork chops in olive oil and then cover them with the barbecue rub.

  4. Place the pork chops in the baking dish and cover with foil. Cook for 25 minutes.

  5. Remove from the oven and cover the pork chops with barbecue sauce. Leave the baking dish uncovered and return to the oven. Cook for an additional 15 minutes.

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Sweet and Spicy Meatballs

 

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Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 5 mins
 

Our family uses these meatballs for a main course, served with rice, however they also work well for appetizers.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Author: Mildred
Ingredients
  • 2 bags 14 oz. frozen original meatballs (not Italian style)
  • 2 jars chili sauce
  • 1 cup grape jelly
  • 1 Tbsp. brown mustard
Instructions

  1. Heat frozen meatballs according to package instructions.

  2. Place meatballs in crockpot.

  3. Add all other ingredients and mix together.

  4. Cook in crockpot for 3 hours on high or 6 hours on low.

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Salisbury Steak Bake

 

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Salisbury Steak Bake
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Author: Linda
Ingredients
  • 1 - 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs
Instructions

  1. Mix ground beef, onion, bread crumbs, and 1/3rd of the cream of mushroom soup.

  2. Make into 4-6 paddies.

  3. Put in glass baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

  4. Drain off any fat.

  5. Mix remaining soup with soup can of water and pour over the top of all the paddies. Bake an additional 10 minutes.

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California Beef Rice Skillet

California Beef Rice Skillet
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California Beef Rice Skillet
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 people
Author: Linda
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 medium green pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 beef bouillon cubes (or 3 Tbsp instant bouillon)
  • 1/2 tsp dry mustard
  • 1 cup Uncle Ben's Rice
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup cheddar or monterey jack cheese
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped
Instructions

  1. Chop up your onion and green pepper.

  2. Brown beef with onion and green pepper in large skillet. Drain excess fat and return to skillet.

  3. Stir in salt, bouillon, dry mustard, rice and water. Bring to boil.

  4. Reduce heat, cover and cook until liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes.

  5. Stir in tomato. Sprinkle cheese over top. Cover and remove from heat.

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