Broccoli & Cheese Bites

Rating: 6 Stars
Everybody loves this tasty little appetizer!

Ingredients:
1 - 16 oz package frozen chopped broccoli; thawed and drained
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3 large eggs

Directions:
Heat oven to 375. Combine all ingredients and mix well. Shape into small balls and place on baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Serve warm. Yields about 32 perfect appetizers!

Turkey Chili

This is a healthier version of an old favorite.
Rating: 2 Stars. Alex and I are the only Chili lovers...

Ingredients:
2 medium onions, Chopped (1 cup)
1 Tablespon vegetable oil
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
2 pounds ground turkey
2 tablespoon gound cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 can (4 oz) chopped green chilies, drained (optional)
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
About 4 cups water
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained
Salt
Pepper

Directions:
Cook onions in oil in large pan over medium heat about 10 minutes until tender. Add green and red bell peppers and garlic; cook 2-3 minutes. Add turkey; cook 4-5 minutes until turkey is no longer pink. Add cumin, oregano, chili powder, green chilies, tomatoes and water; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer about 30 minutes.

Add beans; simmer 15-20 minutes longer (thin chili to desired consistency if necessary with additional water). Season with desired salt and pepper.

Serve with grated cheese and corn bread!

Japanese Cabbage Salad

Rating: 2 Stars (Only the adults like this one...But it's GOOD! Thanks, Amy!)













Salad Ingredients:
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
2 T sesame seeds
1/2 head medium cabbage, thinly sliced
1 can (10 oz) bean sprouts, drained
2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup sunflower seeds

Dressing Ingredients:
Seasoning packet from Raman noodles
1/2 cup olive oil
4 T soy sauce
3 T apple cider vinegar
1 T sugar
1/4 t pepper

Topping Ingredients:
3 oz. Raman noodles, uncooked and broken into pieces (oriental or beef flavored)
Small or Large can chow mein noodles

Directions:

Combine salad ingredients. Chill until serving time. Shake dressing ingredients and toss with salad immediately before serving. Top with topping ingredients.

Very Berry Muffins

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Rating: 3 Stars
The younger children didn't care for the mixed berries and picked them out, but I LOVE eating one of these muffins with my morning coffee.

Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 1/2 t baking powder
1/4 t baking soda
1/4 t salt
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 1/3 cups fresh (or frozen, thawed) berries such as blueberries, raspberries, blackberries or a combination.

Directions:
Preheat to 400. Lightly butter 12 muffin cups or place paper muffin liners in them.

In medium bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt to combine and make a well in the center. In another medium bowl, whicsk the milk, oil and eggs. Mix well and pour into the well. Stir just until blended. Fold in the berries. Spoon equal amounts of the batter into the muffin cups. They will be FULL, but don't worry, they won't spill over.

Bake until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, 15-20 minutes. Coll in pan for 5 minutes.

Ham, Potato & Broccoli Casserole

Rating: 6 Stars
Everyone loves this one!
Ingredients:
2 T chopped onion
4 minced garlic cloves
1/4 cup butter + 2 T
5 T all-purpose flour
1/4 t pepper
1/4 t salt
2 1/2 cups milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2 1/2 pounds red potatos, peedled and thinly sliced
2 cups julienned fully cooked ham
2 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed and drained

Directions:
In large skillet, saute onion and garlic in 1/4 cup butter until tender. Stir in flour, pepper and salt until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes until thick. Stir in 1 cup of cheese. Reduce heat; cook for 1-2 minutes.

Remove from heat; gently stir in the potatoes, ham and broccoli. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Dot w/ 2 T of butter. Cover and bake at 350 for 40 minutes. Then stir once and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender and cheese in melted.