Mac & Cheese w/An Attitude

1 pkg. (7 oz.) elbow macaroni 1 jar (8 oz.) mild Mexican seasoned or plain cheese sauce 1 1/2 cups ham, fully cooked and chopped 1 can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple, drained 1/2 cup green pepper, finely chopped 1/4 cup...

Mediterranean Orzo & Chicken Salad

1 lb. box orzo pasta, cooked “al dente” 1/2 cup julienned sun dried tomatoes 4 oz. feta cheese, crumbled 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups cooked and diced chicken breasts 1 cup coarsely chopped or frozen...

Chicken w/Artichokes & Shrimp

2 6-oz. boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/4 cup flour salt & pepper to taste 1 diced Roma tomato 1 6-oz. can artichoke hearts, drained and cut in quarters 8 raw, cleaned shrimp 2...

Chocolate Praline Torte

1 cup brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup butter (no subsitutes) 1/4 cup whipping cream 3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans 1 pkg. (18 oz) devil’s food cake mix TOPPING: 1 3/4 cups whipping cream 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1/2...

Jelly Muffins

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg, beaten 3/4 cup milk 1/3 cup vegetable oil Jam or jelly of choice Add flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt...

Sour Cream Potato Salad

SALAD: 6 to 7 medium cooked potatoes, cooled and chopped 2 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar 1 to 2 tablespoons sweet pickle juice fresh ground black pepper to tates 2 to 3 celery stalks, thinly sliced 1...

Deep Fried Halibut

6 2-ounce pieces of fresh halibut 6 cups vegetable oil 4 cups Krusteaz tempura flour 1 can non-alcoholic beer In a stock pot or electric fryer, heat oil until it is at 350 degrees. Mix 2 cups of the tempura flour with...

Easy Swiss Steak

1 1/2 pounds tenderized minute steak 1/4 cup flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon dried mustard 1-2 tablespoons oil Sauce: 1 can (14.5 oz) stewed tomatoes, crushed or cut 1/2 cup celery, sliced thin...

Marshmallow Brownie Cookies

1/2 cup butter or margarine 1 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 3/4 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup cocoa 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup chopped nuts (opt.) Large marshmallows, cut into...

Chinese Dumpling Soup

FILLING: 1 bunch green onions including tops 1/4 cup water chestnuts 1 10 oz. package frozen spinach, or 3 stalks bok choy 1 egg 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/2 pound lean pork, ground 1 4 oz. can canned shrimp, drained 2...