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Menu Plan Monday

  Well, as much as I would like winter to be over, the weather this week reminded me that it's not. We got about 10 inches of snow on Friday and added yet another snow-make-up day to our school schedule. My crazy boys ran in the Yeti Set Run 5K on Saturday in the 10 inches ...

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Onion Roasted Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 envelope Lipton® Recipe Secrets® Onion Soup Mix 4 all-purpose potatoes, cut into large chunks (about 2 lbs.) 1-2 T olive oil Directions: 1. In large bowl, toss all ingredients until evenly coated. 2. In 13 x 9-inch baking or roasting pan, arrange ...

Ingredients:
1 large shallot, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/3 cup sweet vermouth
2 tablespoons butter


Directions:
Heat a small skillet on medium heat and add 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil. Add shallots, garlic and cook 2 minutes. Add sweet vermouth and reduce by half, 30 seconds or so. Add butter to the pan to finish sauce. Serve over grilled steaks.
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Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Burgers

Ingredients: 1/4 pound chopped, crisp cooked bacon (I use center cut bacon or turkey bacon) 1/2 large onion diced 1 cup shredded 2% milk cheddar cheese 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt (I often use garlic powder and pepper instead of the salt) 2 tablespoons ...

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Menu Plan Monday

We had another great week in the Matzat household. Our family has kind of made a new commitment to fitness and we have been working out a lot together lately. Corey being in cross country inspired Eric to start running a few months ago, and not to be left out, I've been doing ...

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Pizza Biscuit Bake

Makes: 8 servings Ingredients: 3 1/3 cups Reduced Fat Bisquick® mix 1 cup skim milk 2 cups Hunts Garlic and Herb spaghetti sauce 1 package (6 oz) sliced turkey pepperoni 8 oz part skim shredded mozzarella cheese Directions: 1. Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass ...

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Country Ham and Macaroni Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb cooked ham, cubed 1 large onion, diced 1 lb elbow macaroni (I used shell-shaped pasta) 2 cups shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese (8 oz) - 2 % milk kind 1 cup fat free sour cream 1 can reduced fat cream of chicken soup Directions: Heat oven to 400º. Bring 4 ...

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Easy Dump and Go Chicken

1 can Cheddar Cheese Soup 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup (reduced fat kind) 1 soup can of water 1 soup can of skim milk 1 packet dry onion soup mix 1.5 lbs. Chicken Breast Tenders or Chicken Breasts 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (2% fat kind) Dump all ingredients in the crockpot ...

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Menu Plan Monday

We had a pretty good week this week. We had a full week of school, the snow melted, and we stuck to the menu. :) I completed week 3 of the Couch to 5K program. I have to admit that I'm pretty scared of next week. The running blocks increase significantly. We'll see how it goes. ...

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Meatball Hash Brown Bake

Ingredients: cooked meatballs (I make my own recipe, but you could use frozen ones) 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed reduced fat cream of chicken soup, undiluted 1 cup fat free sour cream 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (2% fat kind) 1 large onion, chopped 1 package (30 oz) frozen shredded ...

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Chicken Lo Mein

Another great take-out Chinese alternative. Ingredients: 6 oz. lo mein noodles (substitute spaghetti or linguine noodles if you can't find lo mein noodles) 1 tbsp. oyster sauce 2 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup chicken broth Pinch red pepper flakes 1/2 T canola oil 1 ...

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Menu Plan Monday

We finally go back to school tomorrow! We had two weeks off for Christmas vacation, and then a bonus week off due to snow. We seem to rarely get real snow anymore, so this was a treat for us. Corey and the dogs had lost of fun sledding and playing snow soccer. I left the Christmas ...

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Creamy Beef, Mushroom and Noodle Soup

This recipe reminds me very much of Beef Stroganoff. It is very hearty and tasty (and tastes much better than this picture looks). Ingredients: 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped (1/2 cup) 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic 1 pkg (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (3 cups) 1 lb boneless ...

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Crockpot Angel Chicken

Ingredients: 6 boneless chicken breasts (I used 4) 1 pkg dry Italian salad dressing mix 1 can golden mushroom soup 1/2 cup white wine or 1/2 c. chicken broth 4 oz. reduced fat cream cheese 2 green onions, chopped 1 pkg angel hair pasta, cooked according to box directions Directions: Place ...

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Easy Creamy Italian Skillet Dinner

The sauce on this one was pretty bland. If I make it again, I will use spaghetti sauce that already has extra spices in it. I had a lot of leftovers, and I added in a can of Hunts Garlic and Herb spaghetti sauce which did help. Ingredients: 1/2 lb. lean ground beef 1/2 ...

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Honey and Soy Broccoli and Mushrooms

This is a GREAT alternative to take-out Chinese. Pair it with Year-Long Noodles for a great dinner. Ingredients: 1 teaspoon oil 4 ounces sliced mushrooms 2 cups chopped broccoli florettes 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons honey pinch of red pepper flakes Directions: In ...

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Year-Long Noodles

These are the best noodles when you are craving take-out Chinese. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil 1/2 cup matchstick cut carrots 2 cups shredded green cabbage 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 bunch green onions, cut into 1 inch pieces 1/2 lb. noodles, cooked according to package ...

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Menu Plan Monday - And the winner is...

Last week I posted an apron giveaway to celebrate my two-year blogiversary. Thanks to everyone who shared recipes with me. :) I'm so glad to hear that my blog is useful for other people. My son, who is currently taking a C++ programming class, wrote a quick random number generator ...

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Baked Penne with Italian Sausage

This is a very tasty dish, reminiscent of lasagna. It makes a HUGE amount, so if you have a small family, you could divide it into two dishes and freeze half. Ingredients: 1 lb turkey Italian sausages, casings removed 12 ounces lowfat ricotta cheese (about 1½ cups) 1/4 t. ground ...

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Oven-Baked Frito Pie

This is a recipe that I don't make very often (for obvious reasons). It is a treat for the boys as they LOVE Frito Pie. :) Ingredients: 1 lb. lean ground beef 1 can (16 oz) chili beans (do not drain) 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes (drained) 1 envelope ...

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Chicken Spaghetti

This is a very cheesy, yummy casserole. You can boost the health factor by adding vegetables to it. It's a very kid friendly meal. Ingredients: 3 cups cooked chicken 1 (12oz) pkg thin spaghetti noodles (I use Ronzoni Smart Taste for the added fiber) 1 Tbsp butter 1/2 ...

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Double Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies

These are the most amazing chocolate cookies you will ever taste. They are soft and chewy and melt in your mouth. The batter looks very similar to brownie batter when you are mixing them. Ingredients: 1 pkg chocolate cake mix (I used Duncan Hines Dark Chocolate Fudge) 1/4 cup ...

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Turkey Sausage Gravy

Ingredients: 1/2 pound ground turkey sausage 4 T flour 2 cups skim milk salt and pepper to taste Directions: Crumble and cook sausage in large skillet over medium heat until browned. Stir in flour until dissolved. Gradually whisk in milk. Cook gravy until thick and bubbly. Season ...

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Fluffy Whole Wheat Biscuits

I was hoping that these biscuits would be better than just using the canned biscuits. Unfortunately, they are 3 points each and the canned biscuits are 2 points each. I also thought that the wheat flour would boost the fiber content, but they only have 1 gram of fiber per biscuit. ...