Quick and Easy Dinner Recipes

3-Cheese Baked Ham and Tortellini Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons minced onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1-1/2 Tablespoons butter or margarine 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour 1-1/2 cups milk 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese 1 cup finely chopped cooked ham 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 4 cups cooked cheese-filled […]

Quick and Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu      Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon butter 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 10-3/4 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup 2 Tablespoons water 2 Tablespoons Chablis or other dry white wine 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese 1/2 cup chopped cooked ham 4 cups medium egg noodles, cooked and drained Directions: 1. […]

Italian Au Gratin Potatoes Ingredients: 1 pound Italian Ground Sausage 16 ounces processed cheese, cubed 1 cup medium chunky salsa 1-1/2 teaspoons fennel seed, crushed 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon dried basil 2 pounds potatoes, boiled, peeled and sliced   Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2. In a skillet, […]

Bacon Tomato Pasta Ingredients: 8 slices bacon, crumbled into large pieces 1/2 cup diced cherry tomatoes 8 ounces chive and onion soft cream cheese 1 cup milk 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 6 cups hot cooked penne pasta Directions: 1. Cook bacon in skillet 5 min. or until bacon is crisp, stirring occasionally. 2. Drain […]

Pork with Spicy Orange Cranberry Sauce Ingredients: 2 cups whole grain rice 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 4 boneless pork chops, (about 1 pound) 1 Tablespoon canola oil 1 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel 1/4 teaspoon ground […]

Broccoli and Pasta Casserole   Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil for cooking 1 pound broccoli florets, cooked and drained, sprinkled with salt to taste 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic pepper seasoning 8 ounces fusilli pasta 3 Tablespoons plus 1½ teaspoons all-purpose flour 4 cups whole milk ¼ cup ricotta cheese 4 ounces finely […]

Pasta Pizza Pie   Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil for cooking Vegetable cooking spray 1 large onion, chopped 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1 egg, beaten 1/4 cup milk 3 1/2 cups cooked corkscrew-shaped pasta 4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese 1 1/2 cups tomato, basil & garlic Italian pasta sauce Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to […]

Zucchini Lasagna Sauce Ingredients: 2 cans (14 ounces each) diced Italian style tomatoes, with juice 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes salt “Lasagna” Ingredients: 2 medium zucchini (about 1 pound total), ends removed 1 cup (8 ounces) ricotta cheese ¼ teaspoon olive oil ground pepper   […]

Crock Pot Meatless Sloppy Joes No one will know that these are meatless unless you tell them. Not only do they have the tangy taste of sloppy joes, but they also have the texture of the traditional ground beef recipe.If you’re trying to save money or just want to cut back on meat, give these […]

There are few things I love more than some good barbecue ribs. But they can be a time-consuming affair, most often cooked on the grill. We most often make them in the summer, when my husband can be the grill master. Imagine my joy to discover that I can have barbecue ribs any time of […]

Mmmmm…. bacon… mmmm …cheese! Most would agree that these ingredients are irresistible by themselves and when they are combined… they are simply divine! If you love bacon and cheese, our bacon and cheesy potato casserole will be a meal you won’t be able to resist. Read on to find out how you can make this […]

Pork chops make a delicious base for any meal. When it comes to the sides you serve them with, the possibilities are endless, but if you are looking for a hearty comforting meal, a side of stuffing can’t be beaten. In this recipe, we take the stuffing to the next level with an apple cornbread […]

Mmmm…who doesn’t love a nice hearty lasagna dish? Packed with noodles, cheese, and meat or veggies, these are dense bricks of ooey, gooey goodness that are just about irresistible. When we think of the meat that is typically used in lasagna, ground beef usually comes to mind. But for this recipe, we are going to […]

Mmmm….who doesn’t love macaroni and cheese? And you know what makes macaroni and cheese even better? Bacon! While chopping up bacon and adding it to mac and cheese can give it that great addition of a smoky, meaty taste explosion, this dish is more sophisticated. We’ve added elements that work to bond the ingredients and […]

When pasta is combined with Italian sausage, it gives dishes a flavor that is hearty, rich and authentically Italian. In this Italian sausage and pasta bake dish, all the ingredients come together to make a lasagna like meal that is both filling and delicious. Read on to find out how you can make it for […]

When preparing ham, or any type of pork dish, the meat can really benefit from a sweet, fruity taste. The recipe we have here takes it to the next level with the addition of sweet red wine and dried cherries. Read on to find out how the ingredients come together to make a meal that […]

There is no denying that sausage and pasta make a great base for any meal. They give meals a hearty texture that can go well with any number of ingredients. When Italian sausage is used, the meal can have an authentically Italian taste that can take you back to the old country…even if you’ve never […]

When we think of Bavarian pretzels, we think of those bready pretzels that are sold in malls, amusement parks and county fairs. Rich and bready, these are comforting bits of deliciousness. Not limited to snacks alone, pretzels can also be used to make bread. Pretzel bread gives sandwiches a great buttery taste that can take […]

Pork chili sounds delicious enough but to earn the name belly-busting, it’s got to be special. The chili in this recipe uses a wide range of hearty ingredients that take it to that belly-busting level. Read on to find out how you can make it for your family. Pork Chili Recipe To make the recipe […]

Mu Shu Pork Brown Rice Tonight’s entrée can be paired with your family’s favorite brown rice or Chinese noodle. Prepare the marinade the night before or the morning of so the tender pork can soak in all that delicious flavor. Start your rice or noodles right before beginning the cooking process so you can have […]

Mac and Cheese Bake This kid-favorite dinner is given a healthy makeover with whole-wheat pasta and frozen spinach. The delicious blend of flavorful cheeses makes this a new mom and dad favorite too. Mac and Cheese Bake Ingredients: ⅓ cup dry whole-wheat bread crumbs 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 package (16 ounce) frozen spinach 3½ […]

Lasagna Roll Ups with Pesto Cream Sauce Cherry Tomato and Greens Salad Lasagna Roll Ups with Pesto Cream Sauce Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped 1 teaspoon minced garlic ½ pound sliced mushrooms ½ cup finely chopped carrots 1 pound ground sirloin 1 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained 1 egg white […]

Italian Stuffed Meatloaf Creamy Mashed Potatoes Honey Glazed Carrots Italian Stuffed Meatloaf Ingredients: 2 pounds ground sirloin 1 large egg white 1 cup tomato juice Salt and pepper to taste 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1 onion, chopped 4 ounces sliced, part-skim Mozzarella or provolone cheese ½ cup frozen spinach, cooked […]

Hot and Spicy Goulash Hot and Spicy Goulash Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 pounds extra-lean ground beef 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 onion, diced 2 jalapenos, seeded and minced Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 3 cans (15 […]