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Zesty Grilled Vegetables

slmetcal — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:00:00 +0000

4 zucchini (1-1/2 lb.), cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices

3 each red and yellow peppers (1-3/4 lb.), cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips

1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing

1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Make It!

HEAT grill to medium heat. Place vegetables in grill basket.

GRILL 10 min. or until crisp-tender, turning occasionally. Place in large bowl.

ADD dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.

Capellini Caprese

slmetcal — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:54:00 +0000

This sounds like a nice dish to make sometime. Found it over at Kraft.

Prep Time:

10 min

Total Time:

25 min

Makes:

4 servings, 1-1/2 cups each

What You Need!

1/2 lb. capellini or spaghetti, uncooked

1/2 cup KRAFT Tuscan House Italian Dressing and Marinade

1 onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

3 cups halved grape or cherry tomatoes

1 cup KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese

1/3 cup fresh basil, finely sliced

Make It!

COOK pasta as directed on package.

MEANWHILE, heat dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 2 min. Add tomatoes; cook 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

DRAIN pasta. Add to tomato mixture; mix lightly. Sprinkle with cheese and basil.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Substitute

Substitute 3 tomatoes, chopped, for the grape or cherry tomatoes.

Special Extra

Add 2 pkg. (6 oz. each) OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Grilled Chicken Breast Strips with the tomatoes.

Bruschetta Chicken Bake

slmetcal — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:06:00 +0000

A few years ago I discovered this recipe over at Kraft. It is so easy and tasty. I also season to mine and my husbands tastes.

Prep Time: 10 min

Total Time: 40 min

Makes: 6 servings,
1 cup each

Ingredients

1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained

1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken

1/2 cup water
2 cloves garlic, minced

1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces

1 tsp. dried basil leaves

1 cup KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese

PREHEAT oven to 400°F. Place tomatoes in medium bowl. Add stuffing mix, water and garlic; stir just until stuffing
mix is moistened. Set aside. PLACE chicken in 13×9-inch baking dish; sprinkle with the basil and cheese.
Top with stuffing mixture. BAKE 30 min. or until chicken is cooked through.

KRAFT KITCHENS TIPS

Serving Suggestion

Serve with cooked green beans and a bagged salad tossed with your favorite KRAFT Light Reduced Fat Dressing.

Substitute

Prepare as directed, omitting the garlic and using STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix Italian Style with Roasted Garlic.

Raspberry Marinated Salmon

slmetcal — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 06:35:56 +0000

I originally found this recipe at Kraftfoods.
I also combined it with another favorite salmon recipe of ours by adding the spinach and mushrooms.
It is quick and easy to make also.
3 Tbsp. KRAFT LIGHT DONE RIGHT! Raspberry Vinaigrette Reduced Fat Dressing
4 salmon fillets (4 oz. each)
1 bag Spinach
1 pkg Mushrooms

POUR dressing over salmon in resealable plastic bag; seal bag. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.
PREHEAT oven to 375 Remove salmon from marinade; discard bag and marinade. Also combine spinach and mushrooms with salad dressing and pour over marinated fish.
Bake salmon, 30-35 minutes. or until salmon flakes easily

Creamy Beef Stroganoff

slmetcal — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:07:13 +0000

I originally found this recipe over at Kraft. As with all of my recipes I alter the seasonings to my taste. I season my meat with the Mrs dash no salt steak seasoning.
Prep Time: 5 min
Total Time: 25 min
Makes: 6 servings, 1 cup each

Ingredients

1 lb. beef sirloin steak, cut into strips
1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
1 Tbsp. oil
1 can (8 oz.) mushroom pieces and stems, undrained
2 beef bouillon cubes
4 cups (8 oz.) medium egg noodles, uncooked
1 container (8 oz.) BREAK STONE’S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream

Directions

BROWN steak with onion in hot oil in large skillet. STIR in 1-1/2 cups water, mushrooms and liquid, the bouillon cubes and noodles. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover. Simmer 10 to 12 min. or until noodles are tender. STIR in sour cream; cook an additional 2 min., stirring occasionally.
KRAFT KITCHENS TIPS

Round Out The Meal
Try serving with cooked baby carrots and a quick bagged salad tossed with your favorite KRAFT Dressing, such as CATALINA.

Vegetable Beef Stroganoff
Omit mushrooms. Prepare as directed, adding 3 cups fresh or frozen cut-up vegetables with the noodles.

Cheesy Chicken and Vegetable Bake

slmetcal — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 12:08:51 +0000

I originally found this over at Kraft. I have not made it in a while but, think I may try again soon.
Cheesy Chicken and Vegetable Bake
Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 40 min
Makes: 6 servings, about 1-1/3 cups each
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken
1 cup hot water
1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 can (10-3/4 oz.) low-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup
1/3 cup BREAKSTONE’S Reduced Fat or KNUDSEN Light Sour Cream
1-1/4 cups KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Reduced Fat Mild Cheddar Cheese
1 bag (16 oz.) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed, drained

PREHEAT oven to 400°F. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the dry stuffing mix evenly on bottom of 13×9-inch baking dish; set aside. Add hot water to remaining stuffing mix; stir just until moistened. Set aside.
PLACE chicken over dry stuffing mix in baking dish. Mix soup, sour cream, cheese and vegetables; spoon over chicken. Top with the prepared stuffing.
BAKE 30 min. or until chicken is cooked through.

Raspberry Marinated Salmon

slmetcal — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:07:34 +0000

I originally found this recipe at Kraftfoods. I also combined it with another favorite salmon recipe of

ours by adding the spinach and mushrooms. It is quick and easy to make also. 3 Tbsp. KRAFT LIGHT DONE

RIGHT! Raspberry Vinaigrette Reduced Fat Dressing
4 salmon fillets (4 oz. each)

1 pkg Spinach

1 pkg Mushrooms

POUR dressing over salmon in resealable plastic bag; seal bag. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.
PREHEAT oven to 375 Remove salmon from marinade; discard bag and marinade.
Bake salmon, 30-35 minutes. or until salmon flakes easily

Beef Taco Salad

slmetcal — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:30:03 +0000

I originally found this over at Campbell’s Kitchen. It is easy to make and has quickly become one of my husbands favorite dishes. I have modified this version a little just by making the olives optional as I do not care for them.
Prep/Cook Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 4
1 lb. ground beef
2 tbsp. chili powder
1 can (10 3/4 oz.) Campbell’s® Condensed Tomato Soup
8 cups salad greens torn in bite-size pieces
2 cups tortilla chips
chopped tomato
Sliced green onion
Shredded Cheddar cheese
Sliced pitted ripe olives (optional)

COOK beef and chili powder in skillet until browned. Pour off fat. ADD soup and heat through. PLACE salad greens and chips on platter. Spoon meat mixture over salad greens. Top with tomato, onions, cheese and olives.

Crsipy Salsa Chicken

slmetcal — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:19:03 +0000

I originally found this over at Kraft.
Of course I also season my chicken with Mrs Dash salt free chicken seasoning before I coat with the Shake N Bake.
Crispy Salsa Chicken
4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 lb.)
1 pouch SHAKE ‘N BAKE Extra Crispy Seasoned Coating Mix
1/2 cup TACO BELL HOME ORIGINALS Salsa
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
PREHEAT oven to 400°F. Coat chicken with coating mix as directed on
package. Place on ungreased baking sheet.
BAKE 20 min. or until chicken is cooked through (170°F).
TOP each chicken breast with 2 Tbsp. salsa. Sprinkle evenly with cheese.
Bake an additional 5 min. or until cheese is melted.