Tortellini and Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 lb unpeeled medium shrimp
• 1 (9 ounce) package fresh tortellini, with cheese filling uncooked
• 1/3 cup butter or margarine
• 1 shallot, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions

Peel/de-vein shrimp and set aside.  Cook the tortellini by following the package directions; drain and set aside.  In a big skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter.  Add in the shrimp, shallot, and basil.  Saute/stir for about 5 minutes.  Add tortellini and parmesan cheese; toss; season with salt and pepper if desired, then serve.

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Fried Pork Chops

• Ingredients
• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
• 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt, or to taste
• Dash of garlic powder
• Dash of minced onions
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 (3/4 inch) thick pork chops

Directions

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Combine flour, seasoning salt, salt and pepper in a paper or plastic bag. Place pork chops into the bag, and shake to coat.  When the oil is nice and hot, shake off excess flour from pork chops, and fry in the hot oil. Cook on each side for about 4 to 5 minutes, or until golden on the outside, and juices run clear.

As for the potatoes in the picture, I cut on some red skinned potatoes, skinned them and roasted them for 50 minutes with a little salt.  They are THE YUM!

Honey and Soy Glazed Salmon

Ingredients

2 tablespoons honey

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon water

2 teaspoons vegetable oil

2 6-ounce salmon fillets

Directions 

In a small bowl whisk together honey, soy sauce, lime juice, mustard, and water.  In a small non-stick skillet heat oil over moderately high heat and cook salmon 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until golden and just cooked through. Transfer salmon to 2 plates.  Add honey glaze to skillet and simmer, stirring, 1 minute. Pour glaze over salmon.

Meoooow!

Chicken Parmesan

Come on now, everyone loves chicken parm.  I especially love this recipe because you do not have to put anything in the oven.  To spice up a jar of spaghetti sauce, saute 1/4 cup onion, 1 clove garlic and 2 tablespoons of olive oil for about 5 minutes in a small saucepan.  Add the spaghetti sauce and simmer for about 10 minutes.  Enjoy!

Preparation: 10 min.   Cooking: 10 min.   Total: 20 min.

Ingredients

• 3/4 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
• waxed paper
• 1/4 cup milk (skim, 1%, 2% or whole)
• 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/3 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
• 2 tsp all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce

Directions


Place chicken between two sheets of waxed paper and pound lightly with a mallet or other heavy flat object to flatten to .25 in. thickness. Combine buttermilk and Parmesan in a bowl. Place breadcrumbs on a piece of waxed paper. Dust chicken with flour and season with salt and pepper to taste. Dip both sides of chicken in buttermilk mixture. Dredge both sides of chicken in breadcrumbs. Heat oil in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic 1 minute. Discard garlic and sauté chicken 4-5 minutes, or until golden. Turn and sauté another 3-4 minutes, or until browned and chicken is cooked throughout. Garnish with shredded mozzarella cheese and spaghetti sauce.  Serve with pasta.

Haddock Divan

• This is seriously yum and one of my new favorites.  I know, I know...the ingredients look a little creepy all together.  But trust me, when you take it out of the oven - it's just delicious! 
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• Preparation: 15 min.   Cooking: 20 min.   Total: 35 min.
  
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Ingredients

• 10 oz frozen broccoli spears, cooked and drained, or 1 lb fresh, cut into spears, cooked and drained
• 1 lb haddock fillets, or cod or scrod fillets ,fresh or thawed
• 1 can condensed cream of broccoli soup
• 1/3 cup milk, 2% reduced fat, or skim milk
• 1/4 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 tbsp dry breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1/8 tsp paprika
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Directions 

Preheat oven to 450°F. Arrange broccoli in a shallow baking dish. Top with fish. Combine soup and milk in a bowl and pour over fish. Sprinkle cheese over soup mixture. Combine breadcrumbs, butter and paprika in a bowl and sprinkle over cheese. Bake 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.

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Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients

1/2 cup of bread crumbs
1 tablespoon melted butter
2 tablespoons butter (not melted)
8 ounces uncooked pasta (any shape)
1/4 cup diced onion
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Directions


Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 2 quart casserole dish


Boil pasta as directed on package

While pasta is boiling, melt two tablespoons of butter in small saucepan.  Add onion and cook on low until it is translucent (should take about 5 minutes).

Stir in flour, salt, pepper and milk.  Simmer on low for 10 minutes.

Remove saucepan from heat and stir in cheddar cheese until melted.

Mix cheese with pasta and pour into casserole dish.  Sprinkle evenly with bread crumbs.

Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.




    My friend thought the macaroni and cheese was a bit too "oniony".  I really enjoyed it.  I love me some onions.

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Enchilada

Ingredients

2 cans crushed tomatoes in puree (approximately 30 ounces)

1 cup prepared chunky salsa (I use mild)

6 ounces of tomato paste

1 15 ounce can of black bean, rinsed

1 15 ounce can of kidney beans, rinsed

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon of garlic

5-6 corn tortillas

1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

Combine first 7 ingredients in a bowl. Mix thoroughly. Pour about 1 cup of mixture into the bottom of an electric slow cooker on low heat. Spread evenly and top with 1-1/2 tortillas, cutting to fit pot. Spread 1/3 of remaining tomato mixture over top. Repeat layering process, ending with tomato mixture. Spread top evenly and cover with shredded cheddar cheese. Cover and cook about 5 hours. Serve hot.