All American Chicken Pasta Salad

chk_pst_sal All American Chicken Pasta Salad - This meaty chicken pasta salad recipe is very hearty, and comes with it’s own salad dressing recipe, that is overflowing with fresh flavors! So quick and easy, it is one of the best ways to use up leftover chicken, while giving it a zesty, garlicky taste. Or simply, use the dressing for another fresh salad you may be making. We know you are going to love it!

Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Main Ingredient: Chicken, Pasta
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make All American Chicken Pasta Salad

Basil Vinaigrette Salad Dressing:
4 lg Garlic cloves
2 T Dried basil
1 1/2 t Sugar
1 T Dry mustard
3 T Fresh lemon juice
6 T Red wine vinegar
2 t Kosher salt
1 t Freshly ground black pepper
1 1/4 c Olive oil

2 ea Zucchinis, halved lengthwise, 1/2-inch pieces
6 oz Dried fusilli pasta
3 Cooked chicken breast halves,1/2-inch cubes
2 md Tomatoes, diced
3 Green onions, chopped
12 Black olives
1/4 c Toasted pine nuts
1/2 c Grated fresh parm cheese

Directions to make All American Chicken Pasta Salad

Step 1:Basil Vinaigrette Dressing: Mince garlic in a food processor. Add 1 1/2T basil, sugar, mustard, lemon juice, 2t salt and 1t pepper. Process 10 seconds. With the machine running, drizzle in oil until slightly thickened. The vegetables and chicken will dilute the intense flavor of the dressing. Makes 1 3/4c.
Step 2:Steam zucchini 1 minute and drain. Cool under running water. Cook pasta al dente, cool under running water, drain and dry.
Step 3:In separate bowls, toss chicken, zucchini, pasta and tomatoes with 1/4 cup dressing each. Gently combine chicken, zucchini, pasta and green onions. Adjust seasonings and dressings to taste. Spoon salad onto a platter. Sprinkle tomatoes, olives and pine nuts on top. Pass cheese separately.

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Cheater Chicken Cacciatore

meat_cacc Cheater Chicken Cacciatore - This very simple, “cheater” chicken cacciatore recipe is a very convenient weeknight meal, especially when in a hurry. The delicious convenience comes from your basic box of macaroni and cheese dinner, add some fresh, colorful veggies for crunch, and leftover chicken for protein, and there you have a healthy, quick, and easy recipe that we guarantee kids will love!

Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Chicken, Macaroni and Cheese
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Cheater Chicken Cacciatore

1 Box Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1/4 Cup margarine
1/4 Cup milk
1 Cup chopped, cooked chicken
1 Cup chopped canned seasoned tomatoes
1/3 Cup chopped green pepper

** If you don’t have seasoned tomatoes on hand, add your own seasonings Eg: Garlic, Onion Powder, Italian Seasoning

Directions to make Cheater Chicken Cacciatore

Step 1:Prepare Dinner as directed on package using margarine and milk. Stir in remaining ingredients

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Best Beef Scallop Saute

meat1 Best Beef Scallop Saute - This super speedy, super hearty, recipe for beef and scallop recipe saute, is out of this world. Fresh herbs and vegetables, are stir fried with the melt in your mouth beef and scallops, in 10 minutes or less! A very fast and filling recipe that tastes like you spent hours preparing it.

Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 5-10 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Beef, Scallops
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Best Beef Scallop Saute

2 tb Peanut oil
1 t Minced garlic
1 lb Beef cut for stirfry
1 pn Red pepper flakes
3/4 lb Sea scallops
1 pn Red pepper flakes
1 1/4 c Sliced green onion
1 tb Water
1 pn Fresh ginger
1 pn White pepper
1 t Salt

Directions to make Best Beef Scallop Saute

Step 1:Heat oil in wok or large skillet until almost smoking. Add garlic and beef, then scallops, and stir-fry about 30 seconds.
Step 2:Add remaining ingredients and stir-fry beef and scallops another 20 to 30 seconds.

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Extra Meaty Meatloaf

mtlf Extra Meaty Meatloaf - This hearty, fix it fast, meatloaf recipe has three different meats in it! A country style, rustic, blend of pork, lamb, and veal create the hearty, and a wonderful, slightly different taste than beef alone. For this simple recipe we even threw in some vegetables, and a little spice!

Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Cook Time: 90 mins
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Pork, Lamb, Veal
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Extra Meaty Meatloaf

1 lb Ground pork
1/2 lb Ground lamb
1/2 lb Ground veal
2 Carrots (grated)
1 Onion (chopped)
1/4 c Soda crackers (crushed)
1/4 c Oatmeal
1/4 c Bread crumbs (or less)
1 ts Salt
1/2 ts Black pepper
1/4 ts Cayenne pepper
1/2 c Sour cream
1 Egg
1/2 ts Dried sage

Directions to make Extra Meaty Meatloaf

Step 1:Preheat the oven to 350 deg. Cook carrot & onion in microwave on high for 3 or 4 min. to soften.
Step 2:Combine all ingredients in large bowl and mix well. Add only enough bread crumbs so that the loaf holds together well. Form into a loaf & place into an Au gratin or shallow baking pan, large enough to hold it.
Step 3:Bake loaf for 1 1/2 hrs. or until internal temp. reaches 170 deg. Serve with salsa ketchup or your favorite sauce.

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Ground Beef In Pita

meat6 Ground Beef In Pita - These meaty, Greek recipe for pita sandwiches, is made with seasoned ground beef and fresh, juicy tomatoes. A hearty, “Less Than 30 Minute Meal”, these quick and easy stuffed sandwiches are good for lunch or dinner. The filling also freezes and reheats well.

Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 10-15 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Ground Beef
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Ground Beef In Pita

4 pita bread
2 Tablespoons butter
2 Tablespoons chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2 Tablespoons minced green pepper
1 pound ground beef
1 Tablespoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes

Directions to make Ground Beef In Pita

Step 1:Heat the bread in a low oven.
Step 2:Heat the butter in a skillet and saute\’ the onion, garlic and pepper until just soft; do not brown. Add the beef, mustard, oregano, salt and a generous amount of pepper. Cook, stirring, until the meat is no longer red.
Step 3:At the last minute stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook briefly. Cut the pitas in half and stuff the pouches.

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Herb Swiss Steak

October 27, 2009 by Camp Cook  
Filed under Easy Meat Recipes

swiss Herb Swiss Steak - A round steak, meat recipe with tomatoes, herbs, onion, celery, and other seasonings.

Cook Time: 150 mins
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Steak
Difficulty Level: 3

Ingredients to make Herb Swiss Steak

1 1/2 pounds round steak, 1/2-inch thick
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
salt and pepper
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 medium onion, quartered and sliced thinly
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 teaspoon ground marjoram
dash thyme
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions to make Herb Swiss Steak

Step 1:In a large heavy skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cut beef into 6 serving-size pieces
Step 2:Pound with pointed side of meat mallet to tenderize and flatten slightly.
Step 3:Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Brown in oil until browned.
Step 4:Pour off excess fat. Add remaining ingredients and reduce heat to low.
Step 5:Cover and cook for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or until meat is fork-tender. Check frequently and add water or beef broth if necessary.

Cheesy Tomato and Turkey Bake

turk_cass1 Cheesy Tomato and Turkey Bake - This very tasty, simple meat recipe for leftover turkey, is very filling, and is an “All In One” meal. Packed with cooked pasta, some fresh, crunchy veggies, and 2 different cheeses; cottage cheese and cheddar cheese. Add a little spice and herbs, and this quick easy recipe is good to go! A nice slice of still warm homemade bread goes perfectly with this turkey dinner.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Turkey
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Cheesy Tomato and Turkey Bake

1 lb Pasta, tubular ie macaroni, cooked
2 c Turkey, 1 inch cubes, cooked
1 cn 28 oz Tomatoes, drained, chopped
500 ml Cottage cheese, low fat
1 c Cheddar cheese, shredded
4 Green onions, chopped
1 ts Marjoram, dried
1/2 ts Pepper, freshly ground
1/2 c Bread crumbs, fresh
1 tb Butter, cut in tiny cubes

Directions to make Cheesy Tomato and Turkey Bake

Step 1:In lightly buttered 9×13 inch baking dish, toss together cooked pasta, turkey, tomatoes, cottage cheese, cheddar, green onions, marjoram and pepper. Sprinkle crumbs on top, dot with butter. (Casserole may be prepared up this point, covered and refrigerated for up to 4 hours.)
Step 2:Bake at 350F till casserole is bubbling and top is lightly browned, about 30 minutes.

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Tasty Turkey

meat1 Tasty Turkey - This yummy, simple, stove top turkey meat recipe is a “Melt In Your Mouth” favorite. Quickly pan fried to start, then slowly simmered ensuring an unbelievable moist tenderness when done. Very versatile, as we did not list any seasonings, we left that up to you, and if you like, you can even make some gravy, with thwe pan drippings. A simple, easy turkey recipe, we know you are going to love.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 90 mins
Main Ingredient: Turkey
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Tasty Turkey

2 lb Turkey drumsticks
1/8 ts Poultry seasoning
1/16 ts Salt
1 ds Pepper
1 1/2 c Water

Directions to make Tasty Turkey

Step 1:Brown drumsticks in hot frypan–about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with seasonings.
Step 2:Add water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until tender–about 1-1/2 hours. Turn drumsticks halfway through cooking. Measure cooking liquid Spoon off as much of the fat Add water to liquid, if necessary, to make 1-1/2 cups. Save 1/2 cup for Braised Turkey with Gravy. Separate meat from skin and bones.

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Best Turkey Stuffing

meat_stf Best Turkey Stuffing - Calling all turkey dressing lovers! If you can’t eat the turkey meat without the stuffing, this bountiful, baked, “BEST” turkey stuffing recipe, makes so much, some of it has to be cooked seperately and mixed in later, which makes ideal for family Christmas or Thanksgiving dinners. An exceptional, quick, easy recipe that everyone will love!

Servings: 10
Main Ingredient: Breads, Spice
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Best Turkey Stuffing

1 qt Day-old bread crumbs
1 qt Day-old crumbled corn bread
1 qt Day-old biscuits
1 c Chopped onion
1 c Chopped celery
1/4 c Chopped gr onion with tops
1/4 c Chopped parsley
1 1/2 ts Sage
1 ts Salt
1/4 ts Pepper
2 c Turkey Broth defatted
1/2 c Melted butter
2 Slightly beaten eggs

Directions to make Best Turkey Stuffing

Step 1:In a large mixing bowl, combine crumbs, corn bread, crumbled biscuits, onion, celery, parsley, sage, salt and pepper. Toss well. Add broth, butter and eggs. Mix well, but lightly. (You may add extra broth) Mixture should be extra moist.
Step 2:Loosely stuff neck and body cavities of turkey, or for ease in preparation and serving, cook separately in a well-greased baking dish or casserole during the last 45 minutes of turkey roasting time.
Step 3:Before serving, blend stuffing from turkey with that baked separately.

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Grilled Calico Burgers and Homemade Sauce

meat_burg Grilled Calico Burgers and Homemade Sauce - Here we have another “2 For 1″ , hamburger and sauce recipe, that is 100% homemade, and oh so scrumptious! Theses meaty burgers are grilled for that magnificent outdoor flavor, and have a few “extras” added, then they are topped with a thick, rich homemade BBQ sauce, recipe included, that is as yummy as it is quick and easy!

Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 15-20 mins
Servings: 4-6
Main Ingredient: Ground Beef, Rice
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Grilled Calico Burgers and Homemade Sauce

1 1/2 pounds Ground beef
1/2 cup Cooked rice
1/4 cup Onion, chopped
1/4 cup Green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon Parsley flakes
1 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Garlic powder
ds Pepper

**BBQ Sauce
2/3 c Water
1/4 c Ketchup
3 tb Chili sauce
1 ts Worcestershire sauce
1/4 ts Dried basil

Directions to make Grilled Calico Burgers and Homemade Sauce

Step 1:In a bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; mix well. Shape into four to six oval patties. Grill over hot coals until meat reaches desired doneeness, about 15 - 20 minutes.
Step 2:**BBQ SAUCE: Combine all sauce ingredients in a saucepan; simmer for 15 minutes. Serve with burgers..

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