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Angel Hair Pasta with Chicken & Vegetables

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 15 mins

Ingredients •

1 tsp olive oil •

1/2 tsp minced garlic •

1/4 cup chopped onion •

1 can (14.5 oz.) Italian-style tomatoes with juice •

1 pkg 16 oz. Birds Eye Broccoli, Cauliflower, Carrots •

1 lb grilled chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces •

4 oz angel hair pasta, cooked •

3 tbsps shredded parmesan cheese

Instructions In skillet, cook onion and garlic in oil medium heat 2 to 3 minutes or until onion is soft and transparent. Add tomatoes and frozen vegetables; cover, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in chicken and continue cooking another 2 to 3 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

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slmetcal July 3rd, 2009      Comments Off

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slmetcal April 4th, 2008      Comments Off

  I was surfing the internet today in search of some inspiration.  I was reading the yahoo food section and discovered this article on red meat.  I did not know that there were cuts of red meat that were better for you.  I love steak.  We do not eat it often but, I do love the red meat.   I do not think I could ever be a vegetarian as I like my chicken, pork  fish and beef.   I have to have a meat of some kind.

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slmetcal March 31st, 2008      Comments Off

 My dad made this for my birthday back in December and it is very delicious.  I found out later that my husband uses the same recipe when he carries breakfast casserole to work.  I also found out that my grandmother used to make this when I was growing up.  My dad actually got it from his boss well over 25 years ago.  It is certainly not low in calories but in my opinion if it was it would not taste as good.

6 slices bread
2 cups milk
1 cup cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp. pepper
6 or 8 eggs beaten
1 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. mustard
1 1/2 to 2 pound sausage
2 Tbsp. butter

Preparation

Trim the crust from the bread and spread butter on each side. Place in casserole dish. In a separate bowl, beat eggs, milk, salt, pepper and mustard well. Cut the sausage in small pieces and brown the sausage. Drain well. Sprinkle sausage over the buttered bread; add cheese. Pour egg mixture over the cheese. Place in refrigerator overnight. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes. Serves 8 to 10.


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slmetcal March 27th, 2008      Comments Off

This just happens to be one of my favorite chicken salad recipes.  We were just having a conversation about this over the weekend.  I have not made it in a long time but, plan to soon.
5 chicken breast halves, cooked and chopped
1 c chopped celery
2 c seedless red grapes (halved)
1 c slivered almonds (toasted)
1 c mayonnaise
1 c sour cream
4 hard cooked eggs, chopped

Combine first 4 ingredients in large bowl. Stir mayonnaise and sour cream together and mix with chicken, add celery, grapes and almonds, then fold in eggs. Refrigerate until ready to serve.


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slmetcal March 4th, 2008      Comments Off

I was watching Paula Deen and discovered her recipe for Red Snapper. I have made this with Salmon and now am trying with the Red Snapper.

4 (8-ounce) salmon fillets or red snapper, about 1/2-inch thick
2 tablespoons of garlic herb seasoning no salt
1 cup chopped onions
1 pkg tri color peppers chopped
1/2 cup (1 stick) garlic herb butter
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Season the fish with the salt and pepper. Spread the onions and pepper in a 13 by 9-inch glass baking dish and place the fish on top. Dot the fish with butter. Sprinkle with a little Worcestershire sauce. Bake for 20 minutes, then baste fish with pan juices. Sprinkle the fish with Parmesan and then place under the broiler for about 2 minutes or until the cheese browns. To serve, spoon the vegetables over the fish.

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slmetcal February 17th, 2008      Comments Off

I orignally found this recipe on a package of Athenos Feta Cheese. I purchase the already chopped peppers that you can get in your local supermarket.
Easy Feta Chicken Bake

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 2 lb.)
2 Tbsp. lemon juice, divided
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 pkg. (4 oz.) ATHENOS Crumbled Feta Cheese with Basil & Tomato
1/4 cup finely chopped red pepper or whatever color pepper you can get
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Arrange chicken in 13×9-inch baking dish.
DRIZZLE with 1 Tbsp. of the lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper.
Top with feta cheese; drizzle with remaining 1 Tbsp. lemon juice.

BAKE 35 to 40 min. or until chicken is cooked through. Sprinkle with red pepper and parsley.

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slmetcal January 24th, 2008      Comments Off

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.

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slmetcal January 23rd, 2008      Comments Off

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.


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slmetcal January 22nd, 2008      Comments Off

I found this recipe on the back of couscous box a few years ago, I think it is very tasty.
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups chicken breast, skinless, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1-1/4 cups water
2 tablespoons white cooking wine
1 Package (5.9 oz.) NEAR EAST Couscous Parmesan Mix
2 cups fresh or frozen broccoli flowerets, thawed, chopped
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1 cup fresh tomatoes, chopped

1. In large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook chicken and garlic for 5 to 8 minutes or until chicken is golden brown and no longer pink inside.
2. Stir in water, cooking wine and contents of spice sack; bring to a boil.
3. Stir in Near East couscous and broccoli; cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in cheese and tomatoes right before serving.

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slmetcal January 21st, 2008      Comments Off