Chili

2 (15 oz) cans red kidney beans, drained 2 (14 oz) cans diced or crushed stewed tomatoes, (flavored stewed tomatoes are becoming available, tomatoes with peppers and onions would be yummy) 2 lb lean ground beef, browned...

Balsamic Chicken

2-3/4 cup olive oil 1 cup balsamic vinegar salt and pepper to taste 1 tsp red pepper flakes 1 cup fresh basil, minced or 1-2 Tbl dried Italian seasoning 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch strips 1...

Sweet Potato Soufflé

Sweet Potato Soufflé 6 sweet potatoes 6 oz butter 1 cup sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 4 eggs 1 cup 2% milk 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper ½ teaspoon nutmeg Topping: 1 cup flour 1 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar ½ cup...

Dee’s Favorite Cookie

Dee’s Favorite Cookie 1 C Raw cane sugar 1 1/4 C Brown sugar 3/4 Butter 1/4 C Baking Soda 1/4 tsp Salt 1/2 tsp Vanilla 3 Large eggs 1/2 C Water 1 1/4 C Bread flower 1 1/4 C Whole wheat flour 1 1/4 C Dee’s...

Minestrone Soup with Parmesan Cheese

Minestrone Soup with Parmesan Cheese 1 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup chopped celery 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 pound diced lean ham (approx 1 1/2 cups) 1/4 cup cooked crumbled bacon* 1 can (15 oz) navy...

Herb-Crusted Pork Loin

1-2 Tbl olive oil 2Tbl dried Italian seasoning 1 tsp minced garlic 1 package pork tenderloin, 2-3 lb 1. Mix oil, Italian seasoning and garlic in a small bowl. 2. Rub tenderloin with herb mixture. Place in large baking...

Crumble Top Apple Pie

Crumble Top Apple Pie 1 uncooked pie crust: 1 cup flour ½ teaspoon salt 1/3 cup vegetable shortening 2 tablespoons cold water 5 ½ cups sliced cooking apples (peeled, cored, and sliced) 1 Tablespoon lemon juice ½ cup...

Lion House Rolls

Lion House Rolls 2 cups warm water (110 to 115 degrees) 2/3 cup nonfat dry milk (instant or non-instant) 2 tablespoons dry yeast 1/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1/3 cup butter, shortening, or margarine 1 egg 5 to 5 ½...

Spicy Stir Fry with Chicken

2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon minced ginger root 1 bunch green onion, chopped and separated from chive 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut bite size Or you can use shrimp...

Simple Lasagna

1 pound ground beef ½ pound sweet Italian sausage, optional 1 onion, chopped 1 ½ tablespoon dried Italian seasoning 3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 5oz package ricotta cheese 1 egg 1 32oz jar spaghetti sauce or...