Lasagna by Lynn

Lasagna


3/4 pound ground beef

1 cup chopped onion

2 cloves garlic

1 jar spaghetti sauce

2 teaspoons dry basil

1 teaspoon oregano

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

5 ounces lasagna noodles

1 beaten egg

2 cups ricotta cheese

1/2 cup grated parmesan

1 table spoon dried parsley

1 8 ounce package of sliced mozzarella cheese
To serve: Refrigerate for 24 hours, cover with foil and bake on 375* for 35 minutes. Uncover and bake about 20 more minutes or until heated through.

Greek Chicken Pasta

Submitted by Leigh
1 pound uncooked pasta (wheat)
1 tablespoon olive oil

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1/2 cup chopped red onion


1 pound skinless, boneless chicken


breast meat - cut into bite-size pieces


1 (14 ounce) can marinated artichoke


hearts, drained and chopped


1 large tomato, chopped

1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (will look for FF or RF)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons dried oregano

salt and pepper

1.

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.



2.

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onion, and saute for 2 minutes. Stir in the chicken. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 5 to 6 minutes.



3.

Reduce heat to medium-low, and add the artichoke hearts, tomato, feta cheese, parsley, lemon juice, oregano and cooked pasta. Stir until heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, season to taste with salt and pepper

Spinach Stuffed Shells

Spinach Stuffed Shells w/ Red Sauce, by Ellen


Ingredients

1 box jumbo pasta shells

1 10 oz package frozen spinach, thawed

1 24 oz container cottage cheese

1 15 oz container ricotta cheese

1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

2 teaspoons oregano

8 slices mozzarella cheese

any red pasta sauce

Chicken Gourmet

Gourmet Chicken: by Kate
This recipe is a family fave - so simple but so flavorful (and kid-friendly!)


Trust me, I am not a fan of mushrooms AT ALL. but this chicken is the bomb! -Kate

6 thin chicken breasts

1 c. light sour cream

1 can Golden mushroom soup (not to be confused with cream of mushroom!!!; much, much different, no mushroom chunks)

1/2 c. creme sherry

extra mushrooms, if desired

served over long grain or wild rice.

Chicken Pot Pie by Leigh

Deep Dish Chicken Pot Pie


1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 in pieces

1/4 cup Kraft Light Done Right Zesty Italian reduced Fat Dressing

4 oz Philadelphia Neufchatel Cheese (RF cream cheese)

2 Tbsp. flour

1/2 cup fat free reduced sodium chicken broth

1 pkg 10 oz frozen mixed veggies

1 ref. pie crust

Preheat oven to 375F. Cook chicken in dressing in large skillet on med. heat 2 min. Add cheese, cook and stir until melted. Add flour, mix well. Add broth and veg. simmer 5 min. Pour mixture in deep dish pie plate. Arrange pie crust over filling flute edges. Cut four slits in crust to allow steam to escape. Bake 30 min. or until crust is golden brown. 6servings

Steak Fajitas

Steak Fajitas have an awesome marinade of soy sauce, lime juice, chili powder and some other stuff. Also comes with (whole wheat?) tortillas, (RF?) cheese, peppers and onions.


submitted by Jessica

Chili

submitted by Lauren
Chili

Half pound of hamburger
Big can red beans
Big can crushed tomatoes
Chili powder – more
Garlic powder – less
Basil – less
Salt – less
Brown burger. Drain.
Add everything and heat.