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What's for Dinner Menu Plan

After a busy week of computer trainings most days after school, I enjoyed having some to catch up on rest this weekend. I spent most of my morning today cooking for the rest of the week since I still have several computer workshops to teach. I always feel good when I can get my ...

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon black pepper
Directions:
In a small bowl, mix together chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. Store in an airtight container. Yields about 2 3/4 tablespoons.
To use: Use about 2 tablespoons of the taco seasoning for every 1 pound of meat. Use more or less depending on your preference. Brown meat and drain the fat. Add your taco seasoning along with about 1/2 cup of water. Simmer and stir until water is absorbed. If you want more of a sauce throw in about 2 tablespoons of flour with the water.
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Mexican Chicken with Salsa Rice

Ingredients: 1 pound boneless chicken breasts 1 teaspoon taco seasoning 1/2 cup enchilada sauce 4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded 3 green onions, chopped Directions: Sprinkle the chicken on both sides with taco seasoning; grill or sauté (I grill it). Cut the chicken ...

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Jalapeno Popper Chicken Soup

This is a yummy spicy soup! Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces 2 t chili powder 1 t cumin 1 t oregano 1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes 1 28 oz. can water 1 1/2 cup fat free reduced sodium chicken broth 1 7 oz. can chopped green chiles ...

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Chicken and Potato Florentine Soup

This is a copy cat recipe from Olive Garden's version of this soup. My version is very tasty and makes a HUGE pot of soup. Sometimes I leave out the cream cheese and mozzarella for a more traditional broth instead of a creamy one, which is also lower in calories. Either way you ...

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Chicken Tetrazzini

This makes a large casserole. I use it for busy nights and make it ahead of time since it takes a long time to cook. We just heat it up in the microwave on the night we plan to eat it. Ingredients: 1 whole rotisserie chicken 16 oz vermicelli pasta (I use Ronzoni Smart Taste ...

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What's for Dinner Menu Plan

This week is another busy one with computer trainings every night. The next week will be a little lighter. I'm relying on my freezer stash to feed my family this week. I can't stress how important it is to make some extra meals when you have time and put them away in the freezer ...

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Pumpkin Coffee Cake with Brown Sugar Glaze

Ingredients: 1/3 cup water 1 (15 ounce) can pureed pumpkin 2 eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1 (18 ounce) box yellow cake mix 1 teaspoon baking soda Glaze: 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup all purpose flour 4 tablespoons butter, melted Directions: Preheat ...

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What's for Dinner Menu Plan

This is going to be a quick post with just links to the recipes. I teach computer courses every night this week and have spent much of my time planning, so I'm a bit behind on my extras this week (which includes blogging). I promise to get pictures of the new items from last week ...

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What's for Dinner Menu Plan

I had a GREAT weekend this week. My mom got fabulous news on Thursday that her cancer is gone! Woo hoo! She came over on Saturday and we had a girls day out to celebrate. We went to the farmers market, went shoe shopping and bought way too many cute shoes, had lunch at Hu Hot, ...

A different take on lasagna - looks nice and fancy.

Ingredients:
1 1/2 jars of Ragu No Sugar Added Tomato and Basil Sauce
1 15 oz container Reduced Fat Ricotta Cheese
4 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
1 egg
1 T parsley
1/4 t black pepper
12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
2 oz shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions:
Preheat the oven to 375. Degrees.

Spread about a 1/2 cup of pasta sauce into the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.

Spread the noodles out on baking sheets (laying them side-by-side so they don't overlap).

Mix together the ricotta cheese, mozzarella, egg, parsley, and pepper in a large bowl.

Spread about 1/4 of the cheese mixture evenly onto each cooked lasagna noodle. Spread 1 heaping tablespoon of pasta sauce along the top of each cheese-covered noodle. Roll noodles up jelly-roll style. Place in the baking dish, seam side down. Cover with remaining sauce, and sprinkle with the 2 oz. mozzarella.

Bake for 35 minutes uncovered.
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Roast Beef and Swiss Bake

Easy hearty sandwich that makes a great lunch or dinner. Ingredients: 2 cups Heart Smart Bisquick Baking Mix 1 cup skim milk 1 T mustard 1 egg 1 package (6 oz) thinly sliced roast beef 6 slices Sargento Thin Sliced Swiss Cheese ground pepper Directions: Heat oven to 450 ...

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Kickin' Beefy Crescents

These are a fast meal, and they freeze well. Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef 1 4oz can chopped green chiles 1 8oz pkg reduced fat cream cheese 1/4 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon chili powder 3 cans reduced fat crescent rolls Directions: Heat oven to 375. Brown ground ...

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Triple Chip Blondies

Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 2 cups light brown sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 t salt 2/3 cup chocolate chips 2/3 cup white chocolate chips 2/3 cup butterscotch chips Instructions: Preheat oven to 350. Spray a 9×13 pan with ...

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Skillet Lasagna

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What's for Dinner Menu Plan - Apple Pie Day

Happy Labor Day! I hope everyone had a restful weekend. Our family had very nice time this holiday weekend. My son's girlfriend's family came to spend to the weekend with us so that the kids could have some time together. I know that might sound strange considering they are seniors ...