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I was in the mood for something different and light for dinner tonight. Since I just made a new batch of salsa, I decided that I wanted to do something with chicken and salsa. Here’s what I came up with: Summer Wraps Ingredients: Romaine LettuceFresh Summer SalsaFried or Grilled ChickenRanch DressingShredded Cheese Directions: Lay down romaine lettuce leaves (whole leaves) on the plate. Drizzle lightly with ranch dressing. Place hot chicken in slices or bite size chunks on the lettuce bed. Top with shredded cheese and salsa. These can also be rolled up and eaten as tacos. Just use the…

Favorite Ingredients Friday: Freezer Edition

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Freezer Lasagna Ingredients: 1 1/2 pound lean ground beef OR Italian sausage OR mix 1 onion, chopped OR 1/2 cup celery, chopped 2 cloves crushed garlic 1 large can tomato sauce 1-6 oz. can tomato paste salt to taste 2 tsp. dried Italian spice 1-12 oz. carton ricotta 2 eggs mixed with 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon dried parsley 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 10-12 oz. gluten free lasagna noodles, uncooked 3 cups (12 oz.) shredded mozzarella cheese Directions: 1. Brown ground beef,onion/ celery and garlic in skillet, drain excess meat fat. 2. Stir in tomato sauce,tomato…

Favorite Ingredient Friday: Chicken Popovers

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Now these aren’t truly popovers, but it’s what we’ve always called them. This is something that I came up with when my husband and I were first married, and they were a hit. Ingredients: 2 Chicken breasts (once again, you can use your favorite cut)2 pats of butterItalian seasoningSaltPepper Directions: 1. Place the chicken breasts between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound thin.2. Divide each chicken breast into 2 halves.3. Place pat of butter inside of chicken breast and sprinkle with italian seasoning4. Fold edges of chicken into the middle to cover pat of butter and seasoning.5. Place chicken,…

Favorite Ingredient Friday: Popcorn Chicken

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I was requested to post the recipe for the popcorn chicken that I listed on my menu for Menu Plan Monday. So here it is (this is for 2-3 people): 2-3 Raw, Chopped Chicken Breasts (can use other cuts if you prefer) 1/2 C bread crumbs (for gluten free – use crushed gf tortilla chips) 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1/4 C grated Parmesan cheese Put ingredients in Ziploc baggy and toss until coated. Bake at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes (until cooked through). Serve with your favorite dipping sauce. (On a side note: if you prefer a more crispy chicken,…

February 5, 2007

Heather L

Mexican Bake

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This can also be made in the crockpot for those days that you’re on the go and want to have a delicious dish to come home to. Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 1 C salsa 1/2 cup mayo 2 tsp chili powder 2 C crushed tortilla chips 1 C shredded Colby cheese (or use your favorite cheese) 1 C shredded Monterey Jack cheese (or use your favorite cheese) 1 medium tomato, chopped 2 C shredded lettuce Sour Cream Recipe: 1. Brown ground beef, drain. (I like to add sauteed onions & green peppers to the beef) 2. Add salsa, mayo,…