Meatloaf In Peppers

Well, since i am out of work, we no longer order out for dinner.... So tonights dinner(wich smells wonderfull by the way) is meatloaf in pepper rings. I got the idea from The Food Network, where lese?!?!

This is how I did it.... Made my favorite meatloaf recipe... thick cliced some peppers, red, yellow & green. about 3 slices per pepper. Put the peppers on a cookie sheet, stuffed the meatloaf into them. Put on my hubby's favorite meatloaf topping(KETCHUP, MUSTARD& A LIL BROWN SUGAR) 350 degrees for 35 mins..... they smell yummy!

I am also serving 3 cheese potatoes from Betty Crocker & mashed sweet potatoes, along with cranberry sauce. I am trying to use up all my boxed mix stuff! I want to get to the point where we re eating everything made from scratch!

Chicken tetrazzini

Chicken Tetrazzini

8 ounces Vermicelli, broken in half
1 can (10 1/2 ounces) cream of mushroom soup;undiluted1/4 cup half & half
3 tablespoons Dry Sherry (i left this out)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast (about 3/4 pound)
1 cup frozen peas (I USED CANNED)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup fresh coarse bread crumbs ( i used canned)
2 tablespoons butter;melted

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 8inch square baking dish with non stick coking spray; set aside.

2. Cook Pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

3. Meanwhile combine soup, half and half, sherry, salt, and red pepper flakes in large bowl. Stir in chicken, peas, & cheese. Add pasta; stir until pasta is well coated. Pour into prepared baking dish.

4. Combine Bread Crumbs and butter in a bowl. Sprinkle over casserole; Bake uncovered 25-30 minutes or until heated through and bread crumbs are golden brown.

beef Stroganoff

beef Stroganoff

8 ounces uncooked egg noodles
1/4 up flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/4 pounds beef tenderloin steaks, or tips, (even stew meat or ground beef works)
4 tablespoons butter , divided
3/4 cup chopped onion
12 ounces sliced mushrooms ( i leave these out)
1 can (10 1/2 ounces) condensed beef broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cupo sour cream (room Temperature)
fresh chives (optional)

1. cook noodles according to package directions, drain and keep arm.

2. Combine flour, salt pepper in a large resalable food storage bag.
cut steaks into 1 1/2 inch 1/2 inch strips; add half the beef to flour mixture. Seal bag; shake to coat well, repeat with remaining meat. Discard flour mix.

3. Melt one tablespoon butter in large nonstick skillet over med-high heat. Add half the meat, stir and cook until brown on all sides, transfer to bowl, repeat with 1 tablespoon butter and remaining meat. transfer to same bowl and set aside.

4. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in same skillet over med-high heat. Add onion, cook 5 mins, stirring occasionally. Add mushrooms; cook and stir 5 mins or until tender.

5. Stir in broth, tomato paste, & Worcestershire sauce ; bring to a boil, scrapping up any browned bits.

6. Return beef and any accumulated juice to the skilet; cook about 5 mins or until heated through and sauce thickens. Stir in sour cream; heat through. DO NOT BOIL.

7. SERVE BEEF MIXTURE OVER NOODLES. Garnish with chives.

Hungarian Goulash casserole

Hungarian Goulash casserole

1 lb. ground pork ( i am using ground beef)
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tablespoon veg. oil
1 cup sour cream (divided)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 can (10 1/2 oz) cream of celery soup (undiluted)
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon paprika
1 package (12 ounces) egg noodles cooked & drained

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray 3 qt casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.

2. combine meat, salt, nutmeg + pepper. Shape into 1 inch balls. Heat oil in larege skillet over med-high heat. Add meatballs; cook 10 minutes or until browned on all sides , and no longer pink in the center. Remove meatballs from skillet; discard drippings.

3. Stir together 1/4 cup sour cream + cornstarch in small bowl. Spoon into same skillet. Add remaining 3/4 cps sour cream, soup, milk & paprika. Stir until smooth!

4. spread noodles in prepared casserole dish. arrange meatballs over noodles, and cover with sauce. bake 20 minutes or until hot.