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

From Cooking Light Magazine Ingredients: 2 Tbsp minced shallots (we use green onions) 1 Tbsp chopped fresh or 1 tsp dried thyme 3 Tbsp honey 1 Tbsp dijon mustard 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground red pepper 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets about 1 inch thick Prepare grill or broiler. Combine the first 6 ingredients in a small bowl. Brush honey mixture over skinless side of fish. Place fish on a grill rack or broiler pan coated with cooking spray, and cook 6 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Watch carefully- the … Continue reading Honey Glazed Salmon

From Cooking Light Magazine Ingredients: 1 1/4 lb. flank steak 1 cup fresh lime juice (about 6 limes) 2/3 cup beer 4 tsp chili powder 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/4 lb. skinned, boned chicken breast Cooking spray 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 cups vertically sliced onion (about 2 large onions) 2 cups red bell pepper strips (about 2 peppers) 12 (10-inch) flour tortillas 1 1/2 cups diced, seeded tomato (about 1 large tomato) 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro Trim fat from steak, and score … Continue reading Fajitas