Italian Chicken and Rice Casserole

Ingredients

2-3 cups cooked, chopped chicken
1 cup rice, uncooked
1 red bell pepper, chopped
handful of chopped fresh parsley
1 cup Italian blend shredded cheese
2 cans chicken broth
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2-1 tsp. oregano
1/2-1 tsp. basil
1 garlic clove, minced or crushed
black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Put the chicken in the bottom of a 9×13 casserole dish. Sprinkle the rice, red pepper and parsley over the top. Spread the cheese evenly over the top.
2. In a small bowl, combine the broth, chicken soup,, oregano, basil, garlic and pepper. Pour evenly over the top of the other ingredients. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour – 1 hour and 15 minutes. Let it stand for a few minutes before serving.

Egg-stra Special Skillet Dish

Ingredients

1 lb. potatoes (about 3), peeled, cubed

6 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped

1 small onion, chopped

1/2 cup chopped red peppers

6 eggs

1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Directions

1. Cook potatoes in boiling water 5 min.; drain well.
2. Cook bacon in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet; drain on paper towels. Wipe out skillet with additional paper towel. Add onions and peppers to skillet; cook and stir on medium heat 3 min. Add potatoes; cook 10 min., stirring occasionally.
3. Make 6 small wells in potato mixture. Crack 1 egg into each well; top with bacon and cheese. Cover; cook 5 to 8 min. or until eggs are set.

Vietnam Fried Rice

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup Rice
4 tablespoons Cooking Oil
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1 large Onion, chopped
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Pepper
1 teaspoon Sugar
1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
1 cup frozen Vegetables
2 Eggs, beaten

Directions

1. Cook the rice.
2. Heat oil in the pan, add the garlic, onion, salt, pepper, sugar, and soy sauce. Stir fry until onion is cooked thoroughly.
3. Stir in the beaten eggs, stir frying until the eggs are done. They should look stringy, not like scrambled eggs.
4. Add the vegetables and stir fry until heated through. Stir in rice and mix well.

*For the meat eaters, add 1/2 lb of cooked chicken to the dish.

Fiesta with Black Beans

Ingredients

1/2 bag of Frozen Corn
1 can Black Beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon Cumin
1 teaspoon Chili powder
1 Onion, chopped
1 Green Pepper, sliced
1 can diced tomatoes
1 small can tomato paste

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a crock pot and mix well. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours.
2. Garnish with cheese and serve with cornbread or in tortillas to be used as a taco filling.

*For the meat eaters, you can also add a pound of chicken.

Stromboli

Ingredients

1 loaf Frozen Bread, thawed
2 Egg yolks, save whites
1 teaspoon Oregano
1 teaspoon Basil
1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons oil
Filling: pepperoni, sausage, veggies, etc.
2 cups Mozzarella cheese
1 jar Spaghetti sauce

Directions

1. Spread the dough out on a sprayed cookie sheet, like a pizza crust. Mix the other ingredients, minus the last three ingredients. Spread over the dough.
2. Layer the fillings on top. Cover with mozzarella cheese.
3. Roll it up, starting at the long edge. It will be a log shape. Place it seam side down on the cookie sheet. Brush with reserved egg whites.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes. Slice and serve with the sauce.

Best Granola Ever

Ingredients
1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon Canola oil
2 tablespoons Water
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
1/2 cup pure Maple Syrup
4 cups Old-Fashioned Oats
1 cup Wheat Germ
1 cup Rice Crispies
4 tablespoons Brown Sugar
1/2 teaspoon Salt
4 tablespoons ground Flaxseed
2/3 cup Almonds, chopped

Directions

1. Preheat over to 275 degrees. Coat two metal cookie sheets with cooking spray or oil and set aside.
2. Bring oil, syrup, cinnamon, and water to a simmer in saucepan over low heat.
3. Mix oats through almonds in a large bowl. Pour maple mixture over the oat mixture and stir to combine.
4. Pour mixture onto two prepared cookie sheets. Working a handful at a time, squeeze granola to form small clumps.
5. Bake for 30 minutes. Stir and continue to bake until golden brown, about 10-12 minutes longer.
6. Let cool. Store granola in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Makes about 2 quarts

Easy Chicken Noodle Dinner

Ingredients

1 can of condensed Cream of Chicken Soup
1/2 cup Milk
1/8 teaspoon Pepper
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups cooked Chicken, cubed
Cooked egg noodles

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients together and heat through.
2. Serve over mashed potatoes.