Fire House Lasagna

Fire House Lasagna

1-48 oz. can tomato juice

1-28 oz. can tomatoes (crushed)

2-15 oz. cans tomato puree

1-4 oz. can mushrooms, pieces (optional)

1 large onion, chopped

3-4 cloves garlic

1 tsp. salt

2 tsp. oregano

1 ½ tsp. basil leaves

Parmesan cheese

Mix above and simmer 1 hour.  Add dash of vinegar and 1 ½ tsp. baking soda and let simmer.  Cook 4 lbs. Italian sausage (or half or all ground beef).  Mix together 1 lb. ricotta cheese, 3 eggs, 1 lb. cottage cheese, 1 tsp. garlic salt, ¾ c. parmesan cheese & 2 tsp. parsley leaves.  Grate 2 lbs. mozzarella cheese.  Make 3 layers (or 2?) in pan.  Begin with sauce, noodles, cheese mix, mozzarella cheese, sausage, sauce, parmesan cheese (or however).  Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, covered & then 15 min. uncovered.  Let stand 10-15 minutes.

Makes: 2 pans (1-9x13 pan & 1-10x15 pan works)

Oven Crepes

Oven Crepes

I experimented with a crepe recipe so I could make crepes in the oven instead of in a pan on the stove top. This recipe might still need a little tweaking for it to be "just right".

(this recipe makes about 3 12" X 17" crepes)

4 cups milk
4 large eggs
2 Tbsp butter, melted
1/2 tsp vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour
1 Tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt

Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees. Combine ingredients in a large bowl to form a thin batter. When oven is preheated, spray pan with cooking spray and pour batter into the pan. Place in oven and bake until the crepe is lightly browned on the bottom and the batter is fully set on top. Spread a thin layer of filling on the crepe and roll starting with the long side as if you are making cinnamon rolls. If you are using a sweet filling, lightly sprinkle with powdered sugar, slice into serving size pieces and serve.

Overnight Coffee Cake

Overnight Coffee Cake

1/3 cup softened butter

½ cup sugar

¼ cup brown sugar

1 beaten egg

1 cup flour

½ tsp. baking powder

¼ tsp baking soda

½ tsp cinnamon

½ cup buttermilk

Topping:

¼ cup brown sugar

¼ cup pecans (or use oatmeal)

¼ tsp cinnamon

1/8 tsp nutmeg

Cream the butter and sugars together. Add the egg; mix well. Mix remaining dry ingredients and add to the creamed mixture alternately with the buttermilk. Beat well. Spread into a greased 8” pan.

Mix the topping ingredients together and sprinkle over the batter.

Cover and refrigerate overnight. The next morning, remove it from the refrigerator for about 15 minutes and in the meantime, preheat the oven to 350f. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Sweet & Sour Sauce

Sweet & Sour Sauce

1/2 C Vinegar
1/2 C Water
1/4 C Ketchup
4 tsp Soy Sauce
1/4 C Sugar
1/4 C Brown Sugar
1/4 C Cornstarch
1/2 C Pineapple Juice

Bring vinegar, water, ketchup, soy sauce and sugars to a boil.  Combine cornstarch and pineapple juice.  Add to hot mixture and cook until thickened.

Southwestern Black Bean Salad

Southwestern Black Bean Salad
Ingredients:

• 1 15.5 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 9 oz frozen corn, thawed
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 small hass avocado, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
• 1 scallion, chopped
• 1 lime, juice of
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp cilantro
• salt and fresh pepper

Directions:
Combine beans, corn, tomato, onion, scallion, cilantro, salt and pepper. Mix
with lime juice and olive oil. Marinate in the refrigerator 30 minutes. Add avocado before serving.

Servings: 12 • Size: 1/2 cup • Calories: 106 • Old Points: 2.5 pts • Points+: 3 pts
Calories: 105.9 • Fat: 6.0 g • Protein: 3.2 g • Carb: 13.0 g • Fiber: 3.6 g Sugar: 1.2 g 
Sodium: 137.8 mg

Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken Enchiladas

• 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
• 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 3 Tbsp. butter
• 2 Tbsp. Corn Starch
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 Clove of Minced Garlic
• 1/2 Teaspoon of Salt and Pepper
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 Finely Chopped Jalapenos seeded

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9×13 pan.
2. In a medium size bowl mix – chicken, 1 cup of cheese, garlic – roll mixture into tortillas and place into pan.
3. In a sauce pan – melt the butter and stir in corn starch and cook for one minute. Add broth and whisk until smooth. Keep over heat until it bubbles and becomes thick. Stir in sour cream, chopped Jalapenos, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder,salt and pepper. Do not let it boil.
4. Pour mixture over enchiladas and top with the last cup of cheese.
5. Bake for 25 min – You will want to make sure the cheese has browned.

Honey Granola Bars

Honey Granola Bars

1 1/2 cups granola cereal (any brand)
1 1/2 cups quick cooking oats
1 1/4 cups flour
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup butter, softened to room temperature
1/2 cup honey
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup raisins

Preheat oven to 350.  Grease 9 x 13" baking pan.

Combine granola, oats, flour, cinnamon, and baking powder in a large bowl. Beat butter, honey, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla together in a medium bowl.  Fold butter mixture into flour mixture just until combined.  Mix in raisins.

Press dough firmly into prepared baking pan and bake until medium brown, 25 - 30 minutes.  Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.  The bars will firm up as they cool.  Carefully cut into 18 rectangular bars.  Cool completely.  Wrap individually (if desired) and store at room temperature.

Crunchy Baked Chimichangas

Crunchy Baked Chimichangas

1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken (Or ground beef)
1/2 cup salsa
1 cup shredded cheese
2 green onions
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp dried oregano
Six 8 " flour tortillas
2 Tbsp butter, melted

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Combine chicken, salsa, cheese, green onions and spices in a medium size bowl.  Dived mixture evenly among tortillas.  Roll filling into tortillas and place seam side down onto a baking sheet.  Brush with melted butter.

Bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes.  Garnish with sour cream, additional shredded cheese, green onions and salsa.

Recipe from Family Feasts for $75 a Week by Mary Ostyn