From: Pillsbury Best of the Bake-Off YUM! Ingredients: 1 (8 oz) can refrigerated crescent dinner rolls 2 Tbsp finely chopped green onions 6 oz brie cheese, rind removed, cubed 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast 1 egg, beaten 1 tsp crushed dried rosemary leaves 1 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese Heat oven to 350 degrees. Separate dough into 4 rectangles; firmly press perforations to seal. Spoon 1/4 of chopped green onions onto the center of each rectangle; top with 1/4 cheese cubes. Top each with 1/4 of chicken, pressing into cheese. Fold short ends over chicken, overlapping slightly. Fold open … Continue reading Rosemary Chicken and Brie en Croute

Our specialty! We modified this recipe from one that came with a deep dish, Chicago-style pan that Pam, Paula, and Angie gave Brendan before he moved to Purdue. Toppings: 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained 3-4 large cloves garlic, minced/crushed 1 Tbsp sugar 1 tsp Tabasco 1-1 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms 1/4 tsp rosemary, crushed 1 tsp basil 1 tsp oregano 1/8 to 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1/2 lb. hamburger 1/4 tsp seasoned salt 1/8 tsp onion powder 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp basil 1/2 tsp oregano 1 tsp Tabasco 1/8 tsp cayenne 1/8 tsp black pepper 3 … Continue reading Rachel and Brendan’s Pizza

Ingredients: 4 strips bacon 1/3 cup pepperoni (we like the whole pepperoni, which we cut into chunks) 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1/4 cup chopped carrots 1/3 cup chopped sweet red pepper 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper 1/8 tsp black pepper 1/2 can diced tomatoes 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce Mozzarella cheese Olive oil Start by making calzone crust (see recipe). While dough is rising, cook bacon and pepperoni in a frying pan until they’re crisp. Remove from pan and crumble bacon. Cook onions over medium heat in grease left over from cooking meat until caramelized. Add vegetables and … Continue reading Rachel and Brendan’s Calzones

Donated by Pam Ingredients: 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp garlic salt 1/2 tsp oregano 1/4 tsp pepper 1/4 cup chopped onion 8 oz bag shredded mozzarella cheese 1 1/4 lb hamburger 4 buns Combine, squish, and squeeze ingredients (besides buns). Split and form into patties. Broil in preheated broiler 5-10 inches below flame until brown. Continue reading Pizza Burgers

From Cooking Light Ingredients: 4 cups fresh basil leaves 2 Tbsp pine nuts 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/2 tsp salt 2 garlic cloves, peeled 1/2 cup (2 oz) grated fresh parmesan cheese 2 Tbsp grated fresh romano cheese 2 tsp butter, softened 2 cups uncooked penne pasta (about 8 oz) Combine the first 5 ingredients in a food processor; process until finely minced. Place in a large bowl. Stir in cheeses and butter until blended. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 3 Tbsp cooking liquid. Add … Continue reading Pesto Pasta

Ingredients: 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1 large frying chicken, cut into serving pieces (or leg quarters) 1 tsp salt 1 tsp dried oregano leaves, crumbled 1/2 tsp white pepper 1 lb. tomato sauce 2 cups chicken stock, hot 1 cup hot water 1/2 lb. dry fusilli pasta (or pasta shells) 1 Tbsp parmesan cheese Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Combine oil and lemon juice in a bowl and rub over chicken pieces. Arrange chicken in the bottom of a 9×13 flameproof casserole or baking pan. Season with salt, oregano, and white pepper. Bake 30 minutes, … Continue reading Mediterranean Baked Chicken

We copied this one off of the Food Network. MMMMMMMMM! Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic 1 lb. ground chuck 2 egg yolks 3/4 cup onion, divided 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs (can make by putting bread in the blender!) 1-2 cups sliced mushrooms 1/4 cup sherry 2 cups chicken or beef broth 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2 Tbsp butter, softened 2 Tbsp flour 1/4 cup sour cream Mix garlic, ground chuck, egg, 1/4 cup onion, salt, pepper, and breadcrumbs; form 1- to 1.5-inch meatballs. Brown them in hot oil and remove them from the pan (DON’T … Continue reading Meatball Stroganoff

From Cooking Light This is one from Cooking Light that is SO quick yet has LOTS of flavor! Ingredients: 3 (6.5 oz) cans minced clams, undrained 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic 1 1/3 cup chopped tomato 2 Tbsp fresh minced parsley 1 tsp crushed red pepper 1/2 cup dry white wine 4 cups hot cooked fettuccini (about 8 oz uncooked pasta) 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil Drain clams in a colander over a bowl, reserving the liquid. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add tomato, parsley, … Continue reading Fettuccini with Clam Sauce