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This looks like Mock lassanga that my Mom use to make.
YUM

This looks like Mock lasanga that my Mom use to make.
YUM

Really? It is the bomb!!! I made some other mock lasagna the other night too, with Kraft Mac n cheese, hamburger meat, tomato sauce,and mozzerella cheese LOL. Surprisingly that was good too!

I'm always look for things to make with groung beef. I think it's the only thing my oldest will eat

LOL picky kids huh!!!! I know that feeling. I'm always looking for quick and simple recipes myself. Got anything good?? :)

This something I used to make for my kids...
Brown 1 lb. ground beef with onion,green & red bell pepper, season with salt and pepper...drain all fat and put back in the frying pan..over medium heat add 2 eggs scrambled...cook until egg is done...serve with hash browns...

Yummy Morning or u can add cooked rice also, and it's kinda like fried rice! (have to leave a little of the oil from ground beef)
ANd Sass, i LOVE lasagne, go figure, huh? Now that ya mention it, this DOES sound a LOT like lasagne! Am gonna make that over the weekend too! :D
Love new recipes, keep em coming ladies, but make em easy! ;)
Ang

This is one of my families favorites.

Tacos in Pasta Shells

1-1/4 lb. ground beef
One 3oz. pkg cream cheese with chives
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. chili powder
18 uncooked jumbo pasta shells, cooked, drained & rinsed.
2 Tbsp. butter, melted
1 c. taco sauce - I add more
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips
1 c. sour cream
3 green onions, chopped

cook beef in large skillet and drain. Lower heat to medium low and add cream cheese, salt and chili powder; simmer 5 minutes. Toss pasta shells with butter; fill with beef mixture. Arrange shells in 13x9 pan. Pour taco sauce over each shell. Cover with foil and bake in preheated 350 deg. oven for 10 minutes. Uncover; top with cheddar cheese and chips and back for 15 minutes more or until bubbly. top with sour cream and onions. May garnish with lettuce, olives, tomatoes or anything else you like on your tacos.

Wow that sounds yummy too! I'll have to try this one too! Ok but u can buy cream cheese with chives already in it? Or do u add the chives??
Ang

It comes with the chives already in it

Ok thnx, never saw that before but sounds yummy! Lately every time i come to this forum i start getting hungry! U all are gonna make me gain wieght! ha ha
thanks,
Ang

Ok..Here's something cheap and easy that my boy will eat..

POP UP PIZZA

3 tubes refridgerated buttermilk bisquit
1 jar spagetti sauce
2 cups shredded cheese(or more if you're a cheese freak)
pizza toppings..pepperoni. mushrooms, onion..The more toppings you use the better this is

Pre-heat oven to 350. Spray a 9x13 glass pan. Take one can of the bisquits and half of another and cut each circle into 4ths. Lay the pieces on the bottom of the pan..The bottom will not be completely covered. Mix sauce and pizza toppings in a bowl. If you're using pepperoni, it works best to cut each slice in half. Put half of the sauce/topping mix on top of bisquits in pan. Cover with half of cheese. Repeat with remaining bisquits, sauce and cheese. Bake for 30 minutes.

OMG..this bubbles up and is so good!! And very cheap to make.

OMG! I need to stop readin this!! My stomach is growling and it's only 8:50am! YIKES!
But keep em coming, love easy new recipes!
Ang

fins....do you cut each bisquit in 4ths?? Somehow I don't get that part...LOL...but it sounds delish!!! I want to try it..would be a great snack when my older ones drop by.

Yep, you know, the little cans of bisquits that are like 39 cents each? You'll know them when you see them..They come out in circles, I think there are ten in a can. Well, you cut each little circle into 4ths.

Everything sounds so good!! I am making the taco salad from the "dinner thread" tonight and taco pasta shells tomorrow! I just spent $60 at Kroger getting stuff for all these recipes and my family is so excited that I am actually going to cook! :)

I know what you mean..between running kids to 4H meetings this time of year..getting ready for the fairs, karate lessons and horseback riding lessons, I barely have time to cook. I try to make a couple of good meals a week with enough for leftovers. When I do the kids are sooo happy. Makes me sound like a bad mom huh?

nah...back when my kids were younger...we had so much to do all the time...and as a single mom I worked 2 jobs for almost 6 years...I was off both jobs on wed. and sun....so one day I week I would cook 3 or 4 different things and freeze them in small quantities...that way during the week I could just pop stuff into the microwave...we rarely ate what I cooked on the day I cooked it...LOL.

Well I cooked Sass's recipe yesterday and wow! It was a huge hit! And SOOOOOOOOOO easy! Just my kinda meal! :D
Thanks everyone for the new recipes! Will try another one tonight, not sure which yet, might do the pizza one!
Ang

I did the taco salad last night. I used Catalina dressing cause hubby didn't want the zesty Italian, and I also used black beans instead of kidney beans. We crushed Doritos up and put the salad on top of them. I also used 2 bags of cheese instead of one. It was SOOOOOOO good. Except picky a$$ stepdaughter didn't like it because "I don't like lettuce or beans...." whatever. She had an egg sandwich instead. Ang I'm glad you liked that. That is what they want me to make for dinner today.

Ya know Sass... btw G'Morninnnnnnnnnn SASSY PANTS! ;) I thought about using black beans too! We also used tostidos chips in it. Was a huge hit!
And also ur recipe, they LOVED!!! It was very much like lasagne and i cooked the meat with paste for a longggggggggg time, almost all day! It was AWESOME to say the least!
I like this thread! :D
Ang

Good Morning Ang!!!!!! I am glad everyone liked that recipe. I can't wait to make it again today. Hubby is eating leftover taco salad for breakfast as we speak!!!!! I'm not a big fan of kidney beans and hubby suggested the black beans.....I think they are lower in fat also.........it was really good that way.

Well go figure we DO think alike! lol I thought of it but didn't use em, next time i will and hubby ate the leftovers from the salad for lunch yesterday! I alos made another pineapple upside down cake, they love it! and it's SO easy to make!
:D
Gaining weight as we type,
Ang

Now how about an SUPER easy desert..

Chocolate Eclair Torte

2 pkg. (3oz. each) vanilla instant pudding
1 box graham crackers (honey grahams)
1 (8oz. tub Cool Whip)
1 can ready spread chocolate frosting

mix pudding as directed. Add Cool Whip and mix together thoroughly. Layer a 9x13" pan with graham crackers, broken in squares. Add a layer of pudding mixture, then another layer of graham crackers and another layer of pudding mixture, then crackers. Refrigerate for 2 hours, then put frosting on tip. Might want to soften frosting in microwave. Refrigerate 24 hours and serve.

So easy and so good.

I have this recipe and it is AWESOME! Only thing different is i use the chocolate that hardens for topping. Ya know the one for ice cream?? It's creamy then hardens on top once it sets! Oopps and also, i use the "French" vanilla instead of original vanilla.
This is SO easy and DELICIOUS!
Ang

OMG Sass!! The request for dinner tonight is the SAME recipe i cooked yesterday! ha ha They're ALL disappointed that we have no left overs! And my family hardly EVER will eat leftovers! This is too funny that i'm gonna cook the same meal 2 days in a row! ha ha
GUess that means it was a hit!
Ang

That's funny cause I was just telling Dave I could eat that taco salad again for dinner, too!!! I guess you and I are having the same thing for dinner today!!!!! :):) Stacy wasnt here when I made the lasagna stuff so she wants that for dinner today. I am making a double batch so I am sure to have leftovers for lunch tomorrow if I am lucky!! :) Tuesday I will make the taco pasta shells.

Ha ha, these new recipes are AWESOME! :D Already have my meat browned and am letting it cook again all day! Still laffing that i'm cooking the same thing 2 days in a row! ha ha
Ok here a recipe for u Sassy Pants!

Nacho Bake:

1 pkg Velveeta shells & Cheese Dinner
1 lb groud beef
1 pkg Taco seasoning mix
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup Sour cream
3/4 cup shredded cheese (any kind u like)
3/4 cup salsa
1/2 cup coarsely crushed tortilla chips

1. Prehat oven to 400 F. Prepare dinner following basic directions. While pasta is cooking brown ground beef; drain, add taco seasoning mix and water to meat; simmer 5 mins
2. Stire sour cream into prepared dinner. Spoon half of the dinner mixture into 8 inch square baking dish; top with layers of the meat mixture, half of the cheese and the remaining dinner mixture. Cover.
3. Bake 15 minutes; top with salsa, remaining cheese and the crushed tortilla chips. Bake, uncovered an additional 5 mins.
Makes 6 servings and is YUMMICILOUS!
;)
Ang

Also we try not to eat too much red meat here, hubby doesn't eat it at all! So i substitute with ground chicken or turkey and now u can also buy the Non fat cheese, just in case anyway wants to count calories or watch fat intake!
:D
Ang

OMG I am going to make that this week too Ang if I can still afford to buy the stuff to make it after I have to get new damn keys for this van!!!!!!!!!! That sounds so good!!!!!!

I think I'll double that recipe (nacho bake)..sounds real good and easy

Ok, so i cooked Sass' recipe again today! ha ha IT was even better today! I added a few extras in it, trying to make it a little different! Everyone again loved it! That is SO simple yet so good!
And btw... the recipe i posted is from the back of the Velveeta mac n cheese box! ha ha But it's VERY good!!
Looks like a lot of us like Mexican too! But i was always looking for something to make with ground turkey and now i have loads!
Thanks everyone keep em coming!
Ang

Since I have not been on in a while, I am way behind, but everything sounds good. Will definitly have to try some.

One real quick dish we make is with Polish sausage or Kabaska and either Augratan or Scalloped potatoes.

I use 2 boxes of potatoes
Mix as directed on box
Then cut up your Kabaska or sausuage, I usually but slice it (circles) and then cut it in 1/2 again.
Add to the potatoes and cook as directed on the box.

Quick, easy and all in one dish! We very seldom have any leftovers

I have got several recipes I use, but they are at home because I can't remember the exact amounts, but will try to post some of them when I can get a chance.

What kinda potatoes do ya use 2n??
And hey girlie! ltns!
Welcome back!
Ang - who should be working! ha ha

Most of the time I use the boxed scalloped, but sometimes the Augratin (sp).

Yeah, I should be working too, but am just out of it today. Have to take my son to meet the AF recruiter tonight about taking his ASVAB test. Plus been working late this week since will have to take off a couple hours tomorrow to pick my daughter up from the airport.

Oooh he is finally gonna take the plunge and take that ASVAB? Good for him!! Hope your daughter has a safe trip back!

Ok help me here... ASVAB?? I'm trying i'm trying... coming up empty!
ANd what a day! whewwwwwwwwwwww....
Just spilled my WHOLE DP all over my desk! SIGHS!
Shoulda known it was gonna be one of those days!
Ang

Armed Service Vocational Aptitude Battery (I think) :)

Oh no....not on the new laptop I hope!!!!!!!
Told ya you should have stayed home! :)

Cheesy Chicken Encilada

1 lb boneless chicken ****, chopped
1 jar salsa, divided
1 pkg. Kraft Mexican Style Shredded 4 cheese Blend, divided
10 flour tortillas

SPRAY skillet with Pam. Add chicken, cook on medium heat until cooked thorough. Stir in ???? cup salsa and 1 cup cheese.

SPREAD 1 cup salsa in 13 x 9 baking dish. Place ???? cup chicken mixture down center of each tortilla, roll up. Place tortillas, seam side down, on salsa. Top with remaining ???? cup salsa and 1 cup cheese.

BAKE at 350 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Bon' appetite!
Ang

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Chicken N Peppers Pasta Skillet

1 lb boneless chicken breasts, chopped
1 green pepper, cut into thin strips
1 small onion, cut into thin wedges
1 jar (14oz) spaghetti sauce
2 cups rotini, cooked, drained
1 pkg Kraft Italian Style Shredded Cheese, divided

COOK chicken in large skillet sprayed with Pam, 5 minutes. Add green pepper and onion; cook until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.

STIR in sauce, rotini and 1 cup of the cheese. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese, cover. Let stand 1 or 2 minutes or until cheese is melted

Enjoy,
Ang

P.S. I made the biscuit pizza tonight! SO easy and very good!! :D

The tacos in pasta and the sicilian casserole sound great...will def. have to try.

Easy alfredo sauce:

Equal parts heavy whipping cream and sour cream.
Heat and stir.
Add parmesan cheese and pepper to taste.
Serve over noodles and stuff.

Good with grilled chicken, asparagus and stuff.

Easy choc. mousse:

1 14-oz can Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 4-serving size chocolate pudding mix
1 Cup cold water
1 Cup whipping cream, whipped in large mixer bowl

Beat sweetened condensed milk, pudding mix and water; chill 5 minutes.

Fold in whipped cream.

Thanks Morningstar, I am always trying out new alfredo recipes. Haven't found the perfect one yet. I will try this one next!

I haven't tried the taco pasta shells yet because of a busy week but I want to very soon. Let me know if anyone tries them. The sicilian casserole is so good and very easy!

Thanks for the new recipes Ang and Morningstar! I hope some more people post some recipes, too. I have loved trying this stuff out!

Yet another mac n cheese recipe especially for our "Guest"! lol
Cheesy Chicken Skillet

1lb boneless chicken breast, cubed
1 pkg. (12 oz.) Velveeta shells & cheese dinner
1 cup milk
1 cup water
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup sliced carrots

SPRAY large skiller with Pam (i always use olive oil). Add chicken, cook on medium high heat 5 mins or until chicken is cooked through, stirring occasionaly.

ADD shell pasta, milk and water, stir. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low; cover. Simmer 10 mins. Add broccoli and carrots, cover. Continue cooking 5 mins. Remove from heat.

STIR in Velveeta cheese sauce until well blended.

Makes 4 servings and is easy to make!
Enjoy,
Ang

I made two of my kids favorite things yesterday...easy summer stuff you can keep in the fridge for a few days:

Tuna Salad:
Toss and Mix

Cooked macaroni
Chopped onion
Halved black olives
precooked and chilled green peas
chopped celery
4 cans of water packed tuna
(can also use chicken or shrimp)
Toss in a bowl with mayo,parmesan cheese, salt and pepper to taste
Chill before serving
(we also serve this with cubed pineapple on the side..)

Quick Fruit Salad...for desert or snacks
Cube or cut up
apples, peaches,kiwi,pears,strawberries,melon and sliced bananna
all in a big bowl add 1/2 cup of your favorite juice (we use orange) and let set overnight in the fridge..

We had the fruit for desert yesterday after the tuna salad and I ate it again this morning for breakfast.
Enjoy...

Does anyone have a recipe for Mostacolli?? (Spelling) My ex's mom used to make it and I LOVED it!! It has some kinda of pasta, cucumbers, pinto's maybe and you mix the 'dressing' in a blender.. sugar and can't think what else..

It has an 'italian' dressing... :oops:

SWEET AND SOUR GROUND BEEF SKILLET

Because you use frozen vegetables and canned pineapple, there is no chopping or mincing of any ingredient. The whole dish can be prepared in about 20 minutes.

INGREDIENTS:

* 1 lb. lean ground beef
* 1 lb. pkg. frozen broccoli and carrots
* 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
* 1/2 tsp. ginger
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1/8 tsp. pepper
* 8 oz. can pineapple tidbits, drained, reserving juice
* 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
* 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
* 1 Tbsp. sugar
* 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
* 3 Tbsp. water

PREPARATION:
Brown ground beef in large skillet, then drain. Add vegetables, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, pepper, reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce, and vinegar and stir well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover skillet; simmer for 6 minutes until vegetables are crisp tender. Add pineapple and stir.

Combine cornstarch and water in small bowl and stir until smooth. Add to skillet; cook and stir until sauce thickens and boils. Serve over rice or noodles. 4 servings