Vegetables

Cheesy Zucchini Recipe

September 30th, 2009 at 07:47pm Under Creamy/Cheesy+ Vegetables

A great way to get the kids to eat their veggies. This has become a family tradition at our house for Thanksgiving. It is also inexpensive and would be great for a pot luck!

Rate this recipe and see reviews here!

Ingredients

5 med. zucchini or yellow squash, sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 1/3 C. FRENCH’S® Cheddar or Original French Fried Onions
1/2 C. shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tsp. canola oil
3 Tbs. melted butter

Directions

Saute zucchini with 1 tsp. butter and 1 tsp. oil until lightly browned. Set aside. Mix French Fried Onions and Parmesan cheese in a plastic bag. Crush onions with hands or rolling pin. Layer 1/3 of the zucchini with 1/3 of the French onion mixture in serving bowl. Drizzle with 1/3 of the butter. Repeat layers twice. Cover with foil. Place in 425-degree preheated oven and bake about 10 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 5 minutes.

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

By NancyRadler Add comment

Broccoli-Cheddar Casserole Recipe

August 17th, 2009 at 05:50pm Under Creamy/Cheesy+ Vegetables

Fabulous side dish for cheese-lovers. Also, a great way to get kids to eat veggies.

Rate this recipe and see reviews here!

Ingredients

2 10 oz. pkg. frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
2 eggs
1 onion, chopped
1 10 3/4 oz. can cream of celery soup
1 C. mayonnaise
1 1/2 C. shredded cheddar cheese
1 C. bread crumbs

Directions

Combine all ingredients, except bread crumbs, in a large mixing bowl; pour into a buttered 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle bread crumbs over top. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until bubbly.

Yield: 4-6 servings

Rate this recipe and see reviews here!

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

By NancyRadler Add comment

Corn Casserole Recipe

July 29th, 2009 at 08:57pm Under Vegetables

Very easy recipe that children can help with or do themselves with adult supervision. Tastes great! Recipe was given to me by my grandmother after I first got married and was not too swift in the kitchen. Now I cannot go to any family function without this dish! Great for any occasion or just a nice family dinner.

Rate this recipe and see reviews here!

Ingredients

1 box jiffy cornbread mix
1 can cream corn
1 can whole kernal corn with juice
1 egg
1 stick butter, melted
8 oz. sour cream

Directions

Mix all ingredients in bowl, pour into a lightly greased casserole dish. Bake at 400 degrees for 45 minutes. Casserole will be brown on top and set.

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

By NancyRadler Add comment

Popeye’s Spinach Lasagna Recipe

July 10th, 2009 at 11:57pm Under Vegetables

Cheese and spinach are such a good combination - what could be better than adding pasta!!

Rate this recipe and see reviews here!

Ingredients

2 boxes no cook noodles
1 large container low fat ricotta
2 boxes frozen spinach thawed and squeezed dry
2 8 oz. bags reduced fat shredded mozzarella or fresh equivalent, divided
4 C. My Mama’s Tomato Sauce (recipe link below)
1 1/2 C. grated parmesan
1 Tbs. onion powder
2 Tbs. dried parsley
1 lb. ground beef, browned and drained (optional)
2 eggs, beaten or imitation equivalent
5 grinds fresh black pepper

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

By NancyRadler Add comment

Chicken Casserole Recipe

June 25th, 2009 at 12:10pm Under Chicken+ Creamy/Cheesy

A great chicken dish using left over chicken or turkey!

Rate this recipe and see reviews here!

Ingredients

1 1-lb. bag frozen broccoli florets
8-10 oz. leftover chicken or turkey, cubed or sliced
1 10.5-oz. can fat free cream of chicken soup
3/4 C. low-fat mayonnaise
3/4 C. low-fat milk
1 Tbs. lemon juice
1 C. shredded 2-percent cheddar cheese

Directions

Place broccoli in a microwave 8×8-inch dish and microwave on high for 7 minutes. Place chicken or turkey evenly on top of broccoli. Mix together soup, mayonnaise, milk and lemon juice. Pour over chicken broccoli mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and bake in a 350-degree oven for about 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and casserole is bubbly.

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

By NancyRadler Add comment

Tater Tot Hot Dish Recipe

May 15th, 2009 at 12:52pm Under Beef+ Turkey+ Vegetables

Complete meal in a casserole. This is so easy, the whole family loves it. Great way to get your kids to eat vegetables. It is an old Norwegian recipe.

Rate this recipe and see reviews here!

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef or ground turkey
1 pkg. frozen mixed vegetables
1 can creamed chicken soup
1/2 soup can water
1/2 pkg. dry onion soup mix
1 lb. or 1/2 bag frozen tater tot potatoes

Directions

Preheat oven at 425 degrees.  Mix all ingredients except tater tots. Pour into 9-inch square pan and fill top with a single layer of tater tots. Bake at 425 degrees for 1 hour, then turn down oven to 375 degrees for 1/2 hour. Recipe can be doubled or tripled.

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

By NancyRadler Add comment

Vegetable Baked Rotelli or Ziti Recipe

April 29th, 2009 at 09:05pm Under Creamy/Cheesy+ Vegetables

I make this with reduced fat cheeses so I don’t feel so guilty and to boost the nutritional value, I added some veggies. Be creative and add what you like. Add shredded chicken or cut up meat balls for a complete meal along with a salad.

Rate this recipe and see reviews here!

Ingredients

2 C. pasta sauce
10 oz. shredded low fat mozzarella, divided in half
8 oz. low fat ricotta cheese
1 tsp. onion powder
3/4 C. grated cheese, divided
1 egg, beaten (or imitation), optional
1 lbs. cooked rotelli (or other short pasta you like)
1 Tbs. dried parsley
4 oz. shredded carrots
1 lg. zucchini, shredded and drained (place in colander so the juices can drip away)
8 oz. fresh mushrooms, sautéed with shallot in butter/oil to release liquids

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

By NancyRadler Add comment

Bobbie’s Corn Casserole Recipe

April 15th, 2009 at 02:03pm Under Creamy/Cheesy+ Vegetables

This was one of my mother’s specialties that was a real crowd pleaser. Even my youngest who is a “picky eater” loves this dish.

Rate this recipe and see reviews here!

Ingredients

1 can whole kernel corn with liquid
1 can creamed corn
1 box Jiffy (must use Jiffy) corn muffin mix
2 eggs
8 oz. sour cream
2 Tbs. sugar
8 oz. shredded mild or sharp cheddar depending on taste

Directions

It is very important to add things in order according to directions and mix each time as directed. Otherwise it will affect the end result. In a large mixing bowl. Beat eggs and add sugar. Beat well. Add sour cream and beat well. Add both cans of corn and stir well. Add Jiffy mix and about 6 oz. of the cheese. Mix well and pour into a 9×13 inch casserole that has been sprayed well with Pam. Top with remaining cheese and bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes.

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

By NancyRadler Add comment

Biscuit Topped Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

April 14th, 2009 at 01:56pm Under Chicken+ Creamy/Cheesy

A delicious creamy chicken pot pie with flaky biscuit topping. A good one dish meal to serve 6-8. Easy to make.

Rate this recipe and see reviews here!

Ingredients

Your favorite biscuit recipe or package mix (enough to make 8-12 3/4-inch biscuits)
1 C. butter or margarine
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 1/2 C. chicken broth
8 oz. cubed cream cheese
2 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. garlic powder
2-3 C. cooked cubed or shredded chicken (this can be leftover or 2-3 boneless chicken breasts, boiled or pan fried)
2 C. frozen green peas
2 C. frozen cubed carrots
1/4 C. finely chopped onion
2 cans diced potatoes, drained
8 oz. shredded cheddar cheese
water or milk, optional

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

By NancyRadler Add comment

Leftover Veggie “Quiche” Recipe

April 3rd, 2009 at 11:52am Under Breakfast+ Creamy/Cheesy+ eggs

Uses almost any vegetables in a tasty cheesy one dish anytime meal.

Rate this recipe and see reviews here!

Ingredients

3 eggs
1/3-1/2 C. fresh bread crumbs
4 tsp. butter
1 clove garlic
1/2 small onion
1/2 green or red pepper
1 C. greens of any kind (lettuce, kale, spinach, etc.)
1 C. veggies like summer squash
3/4 C. mixed cheeses, goat, cheddar, romano etc.

Directions

Cook greens in water to cover until tender, about 1/2 hour. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. When greens are done, drain and chop. Slice onions and peppers, julienne style. Grate harder veggies, like squash, turnips. Melt 1 tsp. butter in a small pan and brown chopped garlic. Add onions and peppers. Cook until onions are transparent.

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

By NancyRadler Add comment


Recent Articles
Categories
Tags
Adverts

Blogroll