Juicy Roasted Chicken

Ingredients: 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, giblets removed salt and black pepper to taste 1 tablespoon onion powder, or to taste ½ cup margarine, divided 1 stalk celery, leaves removed Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place chicken in a roasting pan, and season generously inside and out with salt and... » read more

Kim’s Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 pound bulk Italian sausage 1 pound ground beef 1 cup chopped onion 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce 1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes 1 (14 ounce) can Italian-style crushed tomatoes 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 teaspoons... » read more

Sloppy Joes II

Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef ¼ cup chopped onion ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper ½ teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard ¾ cup ketchup 3 teaspoons brown sugar salt to taste ground black pepper to taste Directions: In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, onion, and green... » read more

Stuffed Peppers My Way

Ingredients: 1 cup water ½ cup uncooked Arborio rice 2 green bell peppers, halved and seeded 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 green onions, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon salt 1 pinch ground black pepper 1 tomato, diced ½ cup crumbled feta cheese Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees... » read more

Lemon Chicken Tenders

Ingredients: ½ teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch pieces 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs ½ cup sugar ½ cup lemon juice 1 ½ teaspoons curry powder Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In a bowl, stir... » read more

Super-Delicious Zuppa Toscana

Ingredients: 1 pound bulk mild Italian sausage 1 ¼ teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 1 large onion, diced 1 tablespoon minced garlic 5 (13.75 ounce) cans chicken broth 6 potatoes, thinly sliced 1 cup heavy cream ¼ bunch fresh spinach, tough stems removed Directions: Cook the Italian sausage... » read more

Grilled Chicken Salad Sandwich

Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder ⅛ teaspoon celery salt 4 cups chopped leftover grilled chicken 2 celery stalks, sliced ½ cup sweetened dried cranberries ⅔ cup salted cashews 8 slices bread, toasted 4 tablespoons mayonnaise 4 large red leaf lettuce leaves 1 ripe tomato, sliced Directions: Whisk... » read more

Spicy Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 4 slices white bread 2 slices American cheese 1 roma (plum) tomato, thinly sliced ¼ small onion, chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped Directions: Heat a large skillet over low heat. Spread butter or margarine onto one side of two slices of bread. Place both pieces buttered side down in... » read more

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Ingredients: 8 ounces orzo pasta 1 teaspoon olive oil 3 medium carrots, chopped, or more to taste 3 ribs celery, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ teaspoon dried thyme ½ teaspoon dried oregano salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 bay leaf 3 (32 ounce) cartons fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth... » read more

Beet Salad with Goat Cheese

Ingredients: 4 medium beets – scrubbed, trimmed and cut in half ⅓ cup chopped walnuts 3 tablespoons maple syrup 1 (10 ounce) package mixed baby salad greens ½ cup frozen orange juice concentrate ¼ cup balsamic vinegar ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 ounces goat cheese Directions: Place beets into a saucepan, and fill with... » read more