Week of Nov 25, 2012

Sun -  Brie or Goat Cheese Sliders

Chicken Broccoli Bake

Mon - Chicken and Broccoli Bake
Tue - Alferdo with Ham and Peas
Wed - Chili Skillet
Thur - Ramen and Vegetables On Pot Dish
Fri - Oven Beef Strogenoff

Brie or Goat Cheese Sliders
Follow recipe here for Sliders
I will be using leftover homemade rolls and cheese from Thanksgiving, instead of using buns and Mayo.

Chicken and Broccoli Bake
http://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/chicken-and-broccoli-bake/d479785c-7500-47dd-87f3-e698dd371914

Alfredo with Ham and Peas  

1 tsp. olive oil

1 Ham Steak, cut into cubes, any bone or fat discarded

1 cup frozen green peas, thawed

1 jar (1 lb.) Alfredo Sauce

1/8 tsp. ground black pepper

8 ounces linguine, cooked and drained

Directions

Heat olive oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat ham and peas, continue cooking, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Stir in Alfredo Sauce and black pepper.

Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until warmed. Serve over hot linguine (prepared according to package).

Three Bean Chili

1 lb ground beef

1 can refried beans

1 15.5 oz can Kidney beans

1 14 oz cans diced tomatoes with jiuce (use ones with chilis, for hotter chili)

1 tbsp tomato paste

1/2 onion, diced

2 small cloves garlic

1/2 green and/or red bell pepper

Salt and pepper to taste

1 tbsp cummin

1 tsp chili powder

2 tsp onion powder

1 tbsp oil

In a large skillet, brown beef, drain. Remove. Sauté onions and bell peppers in oil on medium until onions are translucent. Add garlic, cook until fragrant. Add beef, beans, tomatoes with the juice, paste, and seasoning to the skillet. Bring to a boil. Serve with shredded cheddar cheese and/or fresh chopped onions on top, if desired.

Ramen and Vegetables On Pot Dish
2 (3 oz) Ramen Noodle Soup
1 (12-16 oz) package frozen Asian mixed vegetables or stir fry mix
1-2 lb of your favorite stir fry meat (thinly sliced chicken, pork, or beef) (or whole shrimp)
2 tbsp oil
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp water
1 tsp honey
1 tsp rice whine vinegar
1/2 tsp ground (powdered) ginger
Chopped scallions (green onions, optional)
Boil Ramen noodles and veggies for 3 minutes, until noodles are tender. Drain. Mix together water, soy sauce, honey, vinegar  ginger, and the flavor packets from Ramen packages in a small bowl. Heat a skillet on medium-high heat, add oil and cook meat until done. Stir in noodles, veggies, sauce mix. Top with chopped scallions.