Friday, July 30, 2010

Bowtie Lasagna

We just tried this recipe out this week and it was super easy and yummy. It was one of those meals that I liked even better the next day! I got it from the Tasty Kitchen on The Pioneer Woman Cooks. I did substitute the hamburger used in the original recipe for soy crumbles. Hope you enjoy it!

1 12 oz. box bowtie noodles cooked to pkg. directions
1 pkg. frozen Morningstar Grillers crumbles heated through until defrosted
1 Tbs. olive oil
1 can sliced olives (optional)
1 jar of your favorite spaghetti or marinara sauce
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mozarella cheese
1/4 to 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Pour cooked noodles over crumbles and drizzle with olive oil. Stir to combine. Next pour sauce on top, add your seasonings, sour cream, and cheeses. Stir to combine everything until well mixed. Heat on low for a few minutes until it's warmed through and the cheese is melted.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Chili Relleno Casserole

1/2 cup butter
2 cans green chili's (I used the chopped 7 oz ones)
2 cups shredded cheese
3 eggs
3/4 tsp. salt
2 cups milk
1 cup Bisquick or biscuit mix

Melt butter in a 9x13 dish. Arrange chiles in a layer over the bottom of the dish. Cover with cheese. Blend eggs, milk, salt and bisquick mix and pour over chiles and cheese. Bake at 350 for 35-40 min, or until golden.

Friday, July 16, 2010

Baked Quesadillas (Maridyn Weatherly)

1 can black beans drained
1 can corn drained
1 small can chilis (optional)
1/2 cup ranch dressing
1/2 cup salsa
1 to 1 and 1/2 cups fiesta blend cheese (or cheddar, or whatever really) and more for sprinkling.
6 taco sized tortillas

Mix together all the ingredients except for the tortillas, and save some of the cheese. I like to check the consistency and see if I think it needs more salsa, ranch, or cheese. Spread mixture on to half of each tortilla, sprinkle with a little more cheese, then fold in half and place on a cookie sheet. Bake at 375 for 12-15 min. until the tortillas have gotten crispy and golden.

It is also really easy to add cooked chicken to this for all of you aren't vegetarian. I sometimes add canned chicken to half for me and the kids!