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  • Chicken Ranchero Casserole

    Chicken Ranchero Casserole

    1 large onion, finely chopped
    2 celery ribs, finely chopped
    1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
    1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
    1 tablespoon canola oil
    1 garlic clove, minced
    3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
    1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
    1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
    1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
    1 tablespoon chili powder
    12 corn tortillas (6 inches), cut into 1-inch strips
    2 cups (8 ounces) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided

     

    Directions

    In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute the onion, celery and peppers in oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the chicken, soups, tomatoes and chili powder.

    Line the bottom of a 3-qt. baking dish with half of the tortilla strips; top with half of the chicken mixture and 1 cup cheese. Repeat layers. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly. Yield: 8 servings.

  • Mrs. Marcus’ Skillet Meal

    Mrs. Marcus’ Skillet Meal

    • 1 lb. ground beef
    • 1 med. onion, diced
    • 2 Tbsp. oil
    • 2 1/2 c. canned tomatoes
    • 1 tsp. salt
    • 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 1/2 c. chopped cabbage
    • 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley, optional
    • 1c. uncooked macaroni
    • 1/2 c. grated cheese

    Directions
    Brown beef and onion in skillet.  Add tomatoes, salt, Worcestershire sauce and bring to a boil. Add macaroni, parsley and cabbage. Cover and reduce heat. Simmer gently 15 minutes or until macaroni is done. Sprinkle cheese on top and serve immediately.

    Recipe by Linda K. Higgins
  • Kraut Burgers

    Kraut Burgers

    Filling:
    • 1 med. head cabbage, shredded
    • 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
    • 1 lg. onion, chopped
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Dough:
    • 1 pkg. dry yeast
    • 2 c. warm milk or water
    • 1/2 c. sugar
    • 1/2 c. shortening
    • 2 tsp. salt
    • 2 eggs, beaten
    • 7 or 8 c. flour or enough to make a soft dough

     

    Directions
    Lightly brown meat in skillet. When brown and crumbly, remove from pan. Place cabbage and onion in skillet and stir until partially cooked. Return meat to skillet with cabbage and onion, cover and simmer 15 minutes or until tender. Cool.
    Soften yeast in liquid and add rest of ingredients, except flour. Add flour, about 2 cups at a time, beating until smooth. When dough is stiff enough to handle easily, but still somewhat sticky, place in greased bowl. Cover and let rise until doubled in bulk. Punch down and let rise again. Turn out on board and divide dough. Roll half of dough at a time to about 3/8″ thickness. Cut into squares or about 5 to 6″. In center of square place 2 tablespoons or so of filling, bring corners of dough together and pinch openings securely. Turn pinched side down on well greased shallow pan or cookie sheet. Grease tops. Let rise double in bulk. Bake in 400 degree oven for about 20 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 24.

    Recipe by Adra Rietveld
  • Artichoke Dip

    Artichoke Dip

    1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts,
    drained and chopped
    1/2 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped
    spinach, thawed
    1/2 cup sour cream
    1/4 cup mayonnaise
    1/4 cup cream cheese
    1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
    1/4 teaspoon minced garlic


    Directions:

    1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
    2. In a small baking dish, mix together artichoke hearts, spinach, sour cream, mayonnaise, cream cheese, Romano cheese, and garlic. Cover dish.
    3. Bake until heated through and bubbly, about 25 minutes.
    Recipe by Valorie Scherr