Chicken and Stuffing Bake

Chicken and Stuffing Bake
Difficulty 1

4 Chicken Tenders, cooked and chopped up
1 box Stove Top stuffing mix, prepared according to directions

Mix together

Top with 1 can of Cream of Chicken soup.

Bake at 350 for 20 mins.

Tweaks:
1. Substitute pork in place of chicken

2. Top with cheddar cheese and bread crumbs.

3. Substitute cream of mushroom soup in place of cream of chicken.

4. Add 1/2 c mayonnaise with chicken and stuffing. Fill precooked large shells with mixture. Top with soup. Bake at 350 for 40 mins.

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Difficulty 1

1 Pork Roast
BBQ rub

Rub pork roast with BBQ. Cook in Crock Pot on high heat for 4-6 hours. Drain. Pull apart and return to crock pot. Top with Sauce.

Sauce:
4 c ketchup
1 c brown sugar
1 small onion
1/4 c vinegar
2 tblsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp garlic powder
splash of hot sauce

Saute onion in saucepan. Add other ingredients. Simmer until well blended.

Tweaks:
1. Use sauce over chicken.

2. Cook pork roast in oven on 200 for 4-6 hours rather than in Crock Pot.

3. Use store bought sauce in place of homemade.

Granny's Meatballs

Granny's Meatballs
Difficulty 1

1 lb hamburg
1 egg
2 tblsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 c chopped onion
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 c bread crumbs
Splash of milk
Salt and pepper

Mix all ingredients until well blended. Scoop and form even rounded balls. Bake at 400 for 30 mins.

Tweaks:
1. Add 1/2 c chopped green or red pepper.

2. Substitute ground turkey in place of beef.

3. Pan fry rather than bake.

4. Serve with spaghetti sauce.

5. Serve with grape jelly and chili sauce.

Stir Fry

Stir Fry
Difficulty 1

2 lbs skinless boneless chicken, cubed
1 c red peppers, chopped
1 c mushrooms, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 pkgs Oriental flavored Ramen noodles

Sauce:
1/2 c chicken or beef broth
1/4 c soy sauce
1/8 tsp sesame oil
2 tblsp minced garlic
the zest of 1 orange
2 pkgs Oriental flavoring from Ramen noodles


In a large skillet heat 2 tblsp Wok oil. Add chicken and cook 3-5 mins. Add veggies. Saute 3 mins. Add Ramen noodles and sauce. Cover and steam 5-7 mins, until noodles are soft.

Tweaks:
1. Substitute beef or pork in place of chicken.

2. Add 1 c peas, snow peas, or lightly steamed broccoli or carrots.

3. Substitute any flavor of Ramen noodles in place of Oriental ones.

Mexican Pinwheels

Mexican Pinwheels
Difficulty 1

4 large flour tortillas
4 oz cream cheese, softened
8 oz salsa

Mix together cream cheese and salsa. Spread on Tortillas. Chill until cream cheese is solid. Slice into pinwheels.

Tweaks:
1. Substitute salsa for fresh tomatoes and jalapenos

2. Add 2 tblsp taco seasoning to cream cheese. Top with lettuce, tomato, and cheese

3. Sprinkle salsa with Mexican or cheddar cheese before rolling

4. Substitute sour cream in place of cream cheese

Broccoli Salad

Broccoli Salad
Difficulty 1

2 bunches broccoli
1 lb bacon, fried crisp
1 med onion, chopped
2c cheddar cheese

Mix together and top with dressing. Chill before serving.

Dressing:
1 c Miracle Whip

1/2 c sugar

2 tblsp vinegar

Tweaks:
1. Add 2 c chopped carrots

2. Add 1/2 c raisins

3. Add 1/2 c chopped celery

4. Add 1/2 c chopped nuts

5. Substitute half the amount of broccoli with cauliflower.

Dirt Cake

Dirt Cake
Difficulty 1

1 lb pkg Oreo cookies
8 oz pkg cream cheese
1/2 c margarine
1/2 c powdered sugar
8 oz Cool Whip
2 sm pkgs vanilla instant pudding
3 c milk
1 tsp vanilla

Crush cookies and set aside. Mix cream cheese and margarine until smooth. Mix in powdered sugar. Fold in thawed Cool Whip. In separate bowl, mix together pudding, milk, and vanilla. Fold cream cheese mixture into pudding mixture. Layer crushed cookies and filling in large bowl.

Tweaks:
1. Substitute Vienna Finger cookies in place of Oreo cookies to create Sand Cake.

2. Substitute chocolate or cheese cake flavored pudding in place of vanilla.

3. Top with gummy worms.

4. Layer in individual cups for children or bake sales.