30 Minute Skillet Spaghetti

1 pound ground beef
3 cups water
2 cans (11 1/2 oz each) tomato juice (about 2 3/4 cups)
1 (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 T. dried dried minced onion
1-2 T. chili powder
1 1/2 t. dried oregano
1 t. sugar
1 t. salt
1 t. garlic salt
1 package (7 oz.) spaghetti
grated Parmesan cheese

In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat no longer pink; drain. Add the water, tomato juice, tomato paste, and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Add uncooked spaghetti. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until the spagetti is tender. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Yield: 4-6 servings

Chicken Salad

6 cups cooked cut up chicken
2 cups Swiss cheese grated
3 ribs celery chopped
1 ½ cups slivered almonds
Salt, pepper
1 to 1 ½ cups Salad dressing(miracle whip)
2 Tbsp dried or fresh onion

Bake in 9 X 13 Pan at 350 for 25-25 minute until cheese melts

Cool

Fold in:
2 cups halved red or green grapes
1 cup Craisins

Cover and refrigerate overnight
Serve on lettuce or in a roll.

Italian Green Salad

Italian Salad Mix (Romaine & Rachicchio)
Mandarin Oranges
Fresh strawberries sliced
Sunflower seeds
Craisins
Mozzarella Cheese (grated)
Pre-cooked chicken (optional)

Dressing
1 container strawberry yogurt
1 cup salad oil
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/3 cup vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1 Tbsp. Dry mustard
1 1/2 Tbsp. Poppy seeds
1 Tbsp. Onion juice or onion powder

Combine sugar, mustard, salt, onion juice & vinegar in a medium bowl. Beat oil in gradually until mixture is thick and smooth. Mix in Yogurt and poppy seeds. Store covered in refrigerator. Makes 2 cups

Potato Vegetable Quiche

Of all the recipes my mom used to make, this was the best. Now whenever I make it, I'm reminded of the comforts of home.

3 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 egg lightly beaten
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1-1/2 cups sliced zucchini
3/4 cup diced sweet red pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup diced fully cooked ham
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup milk
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
salt and pepper to taste
3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

In a bowl, combine the hash browns, egg and Parmesan cheese. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 400 for 16-20 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, in a skillet, sauté the zucchini and red pepper in butter until crisp-tender. Remove sautethe heat. Stir in the ham, eggs) milk, basil) salt and pepper. Pour into crust. Sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese.

Bake at 400 for 15-20 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting. Yield: 4-6 servings.

Hawaiian Chicken

1/3 cup oil
1/2 tsp. Parsley flakes
1/4 tsp. Garlic salt
1/2 tsp. Pepper
1/4 cup water
2 T. brown sugar
1 tsp. Worcestershire
2 tsp. vinegar
1/2 cup catsup
3 chicken breasts

Place chicken in pan, meat side down, with other ingredients. Cook 20 minutes on each side. Add a can of pineapple chunks with juice and ½ of green bell pepper. Cook 15 minutes longer. Serve with rice.

Chicken Mostaccioli

4-5 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Basil
Garlic
Oil
Salt & Pepper
1 small carton Fresh already sliced Mushrooms
1 can whole olives
1 qt. half and half
16oz. Penne or Mostaccioli
½ cup Parmesan
3-4 cups Mozzarella
Optional: artichoke hearts

-Use a large frying pan!
-Fry chicken in oil w/garlic, basil, salt & pepper. Cube chicken
-When chicken is golden brown add olives and mushrooms.
-When mushrooms are soft add ¾ qt. of half and half, boil add more salt, pepper & basil.
-Cook noodles; simmer chicken sauce until noodles are ready.
-Add sauce & noodles together.
-Add mozzarella & parmesan use left of half and half to thin out sauce.
-Optional you can also add in artichoke hearts

Serve with garlic bread and salad or vegetable--it’s so yummy!

Chicken & Broccoli

3-4 chicken breast halves
2 lbs fresh broccoli, well trimmed cooked until tender crisp (I use frozen it works just as well)
1 can cream of chicken
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup miracle whip
1 cup grated cheese
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 cup buttered crumbs or Parmesan cheese

Simmer chicken breasts in water just to cover for about 30 min. or until tender.
Remove chicken from broth and cool enough to handle.
Cut or shred chicken into bite size pieces.
In a 9x13x2 inch pan spread broccoli and chicken out to cover the pan.
Make sauce: soup, milk, mayo, sour cream, & cheese. Stir until smooth. Add milk if necessary. Add lemon juice.
Pour over chicken and broccoli.
Sprinkle the buttered crumbs or Parmesan cheese over the top. Cover and heat @ 350 for 1 hour. Serve with rice.

Homemade Pizza

Pizza Dough

1 cup water
2 Tablespoons Oil

2 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1 Tablespoon Yeast

Mix wet with dry and let sit for 5 minutes. Put on the pizza sauce and toppings. Bake for 15 minutes on bottom rack @ 425 degrees.

Pizza Sauce you can either buy pizza sauce or make your own

1 small can of tomato sauce
a pinch of italian seasoning
1 garlic clove minced

Mix together and pour evenly over the crust
Add any desired toppings!