spicy chicken and pasta

Directions

1.
Cook the pasta according to the package directions; drain. Heat the olive oil in a nonstick skillet. Brown the onion over medium high heat for about 1 minute. Mix the flour and the water. Add the chicken, chili powder, sauce, and flour mixture to the skillet. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Serve over the pasta.
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Nutritional Facts per serving

CALORIES464.3 CAL

whole wheat pasta with vegetables

Directions

1.
Prepare the pasta al dente according to package directions for. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water before draining.
2.
Heat the oil in a deep, wide nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add the garlic, carrots, and onions. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes or until the vegetables start to soften. Add the peas and artichokes. Cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes, just until heated. Add the broth. Keep warm over low heat.
3.
Add the pasta and the basil to the skillet and toss to combine. Add some of the reserved pasta water to moisten if necessary. Allow to sit for 1 minute so flavors will blend. Add the cheese and toss. Serve right away. Season with pepper at the table.
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Nutritional Facts per serving

CALORIES302.3 CAL
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sour cream potatoes

Ingredients








How to make it

  • Grease 9x13 baking dish and preheat oven to 350
  • In large bowl combine soups, sour cream, cheese, onions, and the 1/2 cup of melted butter.
  • Gently fold hash browns into mixture.
  • Pour mixture into pan.
  • Combine crushed corn flakes and the 2 Tbs. of melted butter and sprinkle on top of potato mixture.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.
  • *If wanting to, you can use cubed potatoes instead of hash browns but you will need to increase baking time to 55 minutes.

apple dumplings


straight from pioneer woman

Ingredients

  • 2 whole Granny Smith Apples
  • 2 cans (8 Oz. Cans) Crescent Rolls
  • 2 sticks Butter
  • 1-1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
  • Cinnamon, To Taste
  • 1 can (12 Oz.) Mountain Dew Soda

Preparation Instructions

Peel and core apples. Cut each apple into 8 slices each. Roll each apple slice in a crescent roll. Place in a 9 x 13 buttered pan.
Melt butter, then add sugar and barely stir. Add vanilla, stir, and pour entire mixture over apples. Pour Mountain Dew around the edges of the pan. Sprinkle with cinnamon and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Serve with ice cream, and spoon some of the sweet sauces from the pan over the top.
WARNING: Prepare this dish at your own risk. It is beyond imaginable.

grandma dee's chocolate chip cookies

grandma dee's chocolate chip cookies
1 cup oil
2 cups sugar
1 cup brown sugar
3 eggs
1/4 cup water
4 cups flour
2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup coconut
1/2 cup nuts (i used walnuts)
preheat oven to 350 degrees.
bake for 10-12 minutes. (mine took about 9 minutes)
the rest of the directions are for you to figure out, that's all i had on my recipe card. :)
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Brickle Drop Cookies

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1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1-1/3 cups (8oz. package) Heath Bits 'O Brickle toffee bits
1. heat oven to 350 degrees. lightly grease cookie sheet.
2. beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla and salt in a large bowl until blended. add eggs, beat well. in a separate bowl, stir together flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; gradually add to butter mixture, beating until blended. stir in toffee bits.
3. drop by heaping teaspoons onto prepared cookie sheet. bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. cool slightly, remove to wire rack. cool completely.

makes about 6 dozen cookies
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Peanut Butter Blossoms

REESE'S Creamy Peanut Butter




  • 48 Hershey's Kisses Milk Chocolates
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • granulated sugar


1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Remove wrappers from chocolates.

2. Beat shortening and peanut butter in large bowl. Add 1/3 cup granulated and brown sugar; beat until fluffy. Add egg, milk and vanilla; beat well. Stir together flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into mixture.

3. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in sugar; place on ungreased cookie sheet.

4. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately press a Hershey kiss into center of each cookie. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely. Makes about 4 dozen cookies.
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Healthified Calico Bean Chili


Healthified Calico Bean Chili
recipe from eatbetteramerica.com

prep time:5 min
start to finish:
makes:2 Servings
1cup water
1(14.5) ounce can Muir Glen® no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1cup canned organic no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained
3/4cup canned black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1cup chopped onion
1/4cup no-salt added tomato paste
1tablespoon chili powder
1/4teaspoon ground cumin
1/4cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (optional)
1.In a medium saucepan, combine water, undrained tomatoes, beans, black-eyed peas, onion, tomato paste, chili powder, and cumin. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Ladle chili into bowls. If desired, sprinkle each serving with cheese.

Nutritional Information
1 Serving: Calories 270 (Calories from Fat 10); Total Fat 1g (Saturated Fat 0g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg;Sodium 440mg; Total Carbohydrate 56g (Dietary Fiber 16g, Sugars 14g); Protein 14g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 50%; Vitamin C 50%; Calcium 15%; Iron 30% Exchanges: 3 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 2Vegetable Carbohydrate Choices: 4
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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