Rosemary Chicken and Brie en Croute

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

Rachel and Brendan’s Pizza

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

Rachel and Brendan’s Calzones

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

Pesto Pasta

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

Mediterranean Baked Chicken

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

Meatball Stroganoff

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

Linguine with Fresh Tomatoes

This recipe came from Mom & Dad. It is very tasty with tomatoes fresh from their tomato jungle! 🙂 Ingredients: 8 oz uncooked linguine 3 medium tomatoes, chopped 6 green onions, sliced 1/2 cup grated parmesan 1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 4 tsp dry basil 2 garlic cloves minced/crushed 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 3 Tbsp butter or margarine Cook pasta according to directions on box. Combine tomatoes, onions, parmesan, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Drain pasta and toss with butter. Add tomato mixture and toss to coat. Continue reading Linguine with Fresh Tomatoes

Judy’s Lasagna

Submitted by Barb (via her mom) “It sounds like a lot of work…but it’s worth it!” Ingredients: 1/2 lb. mild italian sausage 1/2 lb. ground chuck 1 large onion, chopped 1 clove minced garlic, or garlic salt 1 large jar of Prego spaghetti sauce (whichever flavor you prefer) Lasagna noodles 1 large container small curd cottage cheese 1 egg, beaten slightly 1/3 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/3 cup dried parsley Salt & Pepper Brown meat, onion, and garlic in a large skillet. Add sauce, and heat through. Meanwhile, boil water in a large pot … Continue reading Judy’s Lasagna

Fettuccini with Clam Sauce

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