Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Fish Tostadas



1 lb tilapia
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 lime, halved
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 tsp garlic powder
8 6-inch tostada shells
2 cup shredded cabbage mix
1 avocado, sliced (optional)
1 cup cherry tomatoes (optional)

Preheat broiler. Place fish on a broiler dish and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp of the chili powder and
salt. Bake fish 4 inches from heat for 4-6 minutes per 1/2 inch of thickness, fish will flake with a fork when done. Break into chunks when done.
In a bowl squeeze 2 tsp juice from the lime. Stir in sour cream, garlic powder, and remaining chili powder. Set aside.
Serve warm tostadas with cabbage mix, fish, the cream mixture and avocados and tomatoes if desired. Serves 4

Sunday, May 16, 2010

Original Chex Mix


6 TBSP butter
2 TBSP worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
3 c Corn Chex cereal
3 c Rice Chex cereal
3 c Wheat Chex cereal
1 c mix nuts
1 c bite size pretzels
1 c garlic flavor bagel bites

Heat oven to 250 degrees. In ungreased large roasting pan, melt butter in oven. Stir in seasonings. Gradually stir in remaining ingredients until evenly coated. Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool. Store in airtight container.

Muddy Buddies

1 c semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 c peanut butter
1/4 butter
1 tsp vanilla
9 c chex cereal, any variety
1 1/2 c powdered sugar

In 1-quart microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter uncovered for 1 minutes. Stir. Microwave 30 sec longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla.
In a large bowl, place cereal. Pour chocolate mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into 2-gallon bag. Add powdered sugar. Seal bag, shake until well coated.

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Lasagna


1 lb hamburger
1 onion, chopped finely
1 cup cottage cheese
1 bottle Prego Pasta Sauce
4 slices Provolone Cheese
1 1/2 c shredded Mozerella Cheese
8 cooked Lasagna noodles

Cook hamburger and onion until done. Add pasta sauce to meat, heat. In a 9X13 pan put a little sauce mixture on bottom. Now you are going to layer with 4 noodles ontop the sauce then add more sauce ontop the noodles. Layer all cottage cheese, then all provolone cheese, then half mozerella cheese. Layer again with noodles, meat sauce, and the rest of mozerella cheese. Bake for 45 minutes uncovered at 350. Let it sit for a couple minutes before serving to let it set up a bit. Serve with CRAZY BREAD.

Crazy Bread


2 loaves French Bread, cut in half long way
2 cubes butter, softened
1/2 c mayonaise
1 c shredded cheese
3 green onions, chopped
garlic powder, sprinkle
salad supreme, sprinkle

Mix it all together, except bread, and then spread it on the bread! Broil on high for 2 minutes MAYBE. Watch it carefully! It will burn easily!

Monday, May 3, 2010

Home Made Mac 'N Cheese


1 bag pasta
2 TBSP butter
2 TBSP flour
1-2 c heavy cream
1-2 c shredded cheese
Season All to taste

In a medium saucepan boil water. Add pasta, cook until tender. Drain in colander. Set aside.

In a large saucepan melt butter. Whisk in flour. Whisk in cream until mixture is smooth. Add cheese. Stir until melted. Add cooked pasta to cream mixture. Add season all to taste. Serve with a veggie. Makes 6-8 servings.