Beef Casserole Delight

Ingredients:

2 pounds ground beef
1 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup margarine
1 can (29 ounces) tomatoes
1 can (16 ounces) tomatoes
1 can (8 ounces) mushroom pieces, drained
1 can (8 ounces) water chestnuts, drained and sliced
1 cup cubed American cheese
1/2 cup chopped green olives
1/2 cup chopped black olives
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 ounces egg noodles, uncooked
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

Brown ground beef; drain.
Saute celery, green pepper, and onion in margarine.
Add tomatoes and their juices.
Add all remaining ingredients, except Cheddar cheese, and simmer 20 minutes. Pour into 13 x 9-inch pan.
Sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top and bake.

Temperature: 350 degrees
Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 12

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Flour Tortillas
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon shortening
1 to 1 1/2 cups warm water

Chile Verde
3 cups diced, roasted and peeled Anaheim peppers (see below)
or 1 (28 ounce) can whole green chiles, chopped
2 cups water
2 pounds diced lean pork or diced lean or ground beef
1 tablespoon shortening
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Heat flour tortilla on grill about 10 seconds; turn and heat another 10 seconds until hot. Add about 3/4 cup refried beans; roll. Place on serving plate. Top with Chili Verde and generous amounts of cheeses, using as desired.
Zap in the microwave until cheese is melted.

Flour Tortillas: Mix flour, baking soda, salt and shortening with hands until thoroughly combined. Add enough warm water to make a manageable dough (easy to roll). Pinch off pieces of dough about the size of a biscuit. Roll into a circle about 1/8-inch thick. Put on heated 300 degree F grill for about 6 seconds; turn and cook another 8 seconds. Repeat with remaining dough.
Makes 24 flour tortillas.

Tortillas may be frozen. Stack between sheets of waxed paper.

Chili Verde: Roast Anaheim peppers in a 350 degree F oven for about 15 minutes; turn and roast an additional 15 minutes. Remove from oven; cool. (The peppers may be frozen at this point.)
To peel roasted Anaheim chiles, steam a few minutes; cool as needed, then peel and dice. Add 2 cups water; set aside.
In a large skillet, cook pork (or beef) in melted shortening until browned and completely cooked. Add flour, garlic salt and pepper, blending well. Add Anaheim pepper mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce temperature and simmer 10 minutes.

Healthy Meals

HONEY ORANGE KISSED FRUIT SALAD

Ingredients:

1 large mango, peeled and diced
2 cups fresh blueberries
2 bananas, sliced
2 cups fresh strawberries, halved
2 cups seedless grapes
2 nectarines, unpeeled and sliced
1 kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced
- Honey Orange Sauce:
1/3 cup unsweetened orange juice
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 1/2 Tbsp honey
1/4 tsp ground ginger
- dash of nutmeg

Directions

Prepare the fruit. Combine all ingredients for sauce and mix. Just before serving, pour Honey Orange Sauce over fruit.

Yield: 12 Servings

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HIGH ROLLER SANDWICH ROLL-UPS

Ingredients

1 Bag flour tortillas or sandwich wraps (plain or flavored)
1 lg Bar of softened cream cheese
Roast beef sliced thin
Ham sliced thin
Turkey sliced thin
Colby Jack cheese, sliced thin
Lettuce shredded thin strips
Garlic powder
Sliced tomatoes very thin

Directions:

Use the back of a spatula and cover each tortilla with a thin layer of cream cheese. Sprinkle lightly with garlic powder.
Use half of the tortilla: to layer meats, cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes. Then roll up tortilla with cream cheese side rolled up last so it will seal as if using glue. Cut in 1 inch pieces and serve.

Yield: 8-10 Servings

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Pesto Garlic Cheesy Bread

Ingredients

4 tablespoons pesto
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic or garlic powder
4 slices bread
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
Red pepper, optional

Directions

Mix pesto, salt and garlic in a bowl. Spread mixture over bread. Sprinkle cheese over bread. Add red pepper if you want to spice it up. Put in oven or toaster oven for 6 minutes at 250 degrees. Remove and cut into squares of 4 for a tasty appetizer.

Notes: Good with pasta dishes.

Servings: 6-8

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PESTO CREAM VEGGIE DIP

Ingrediens:

1 (7 ounce) container prepared Pesto with Basil
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

Place pesto, cream cheese, sour cream and Parmesan cheese in food processor or blender; cover. Process until creamy and chill until ready to serve.

Yield: 1 2/3 cups

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Rice Surprise

Ingredients:

1 cup rice
Chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
1-1/2 Tablespoons Jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1-1/2 Tablespoons Jalapeno juice
1/3 cup creamy Italian dressing
1 can water chestnuts, drained and sliced
1 pound Monterey Jack cheese, grated

Directions:

Cook rice according to package directions, substituting chicken broth for water. Combine all ingredients except cheese. Pour one-half of the mixture into a 2 quart casserole; top with one-half of cheese. Repeat layer. Bake uncovered in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. (If you like very hot food, you may increase the quantity of Jalapenos.)

Serves: 8

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