Friday

Left Over Turkey and Broccoli Alfredo

(not tried and true, but it sounds easy & awesome)

6 ozs. uncooked fettuccine (see note)
1 C. fresh or frozen broccoli flowerets
1 (10 3/4-oz.) can cream of mushroom soup or reduced-fat cream of mushroom soup
1/2 C. milk
1/2 C. grated Parmesan cheese
2 C. cubed cooked left over Thanksgiving turkey
1/4 t. freshly ground pepper

Prepare fettuccine according to package directions. Add broccoli for last 4 minutes of cooking time. Drain.

In skillet mix soup, milk, cheese, turkey, pepper and fettuccine mixture and cook through, stirring often.

Serves 4.

Note: Substitute 8 ounces of spaghetti for fettuccine.

Meatballs for Spaghetti

2lbs of uncooked meat (can be 3 different kinds mixed together for additional flavors)
1/2 Bread Crumbs
1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese
1 egg
Italian Seasoning
Salt and Pepper
Garlic

Directions: Combine meats. Add garlic, egg, cheese and seasonings. Blend in Bread crumbs. If your meatballs are too dry add a bit of water teaspoon at a time. Meatballs should be moist and hold their shape.

Freezing: Place in Zip Lock bag and freeze for up to 3 months.

Cooking: Place frozen meatballs in a crock pot and cover with spaghetti sauce. Cook on low 7 hours. Or defrost meatballs and place in skillet and cover with spaghetti sauce; Cover and cook on medium until done.OR you can put in a covered dish in the oven and cook in the same manner. OR you can fry in oil in a skillet and add over the top of your sauce when you serve.

Italian Meatloaf

2lbs of uncooked Ground Meat
1/2 cup of Onion (or onion powder)
Garlic to taste
Italian Seasonings
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 egg
3 cups of Spaghetti sauce (or Italian tomato sauce pureed)
8 oz of your fav Italian cheese

Directions: Combine first 6 ingredients. Form a meatloaf and place it into your 9x9 pan. Slice your Italian cheese and set aside. Then slice your meatloaf long ways and insert cheese into the middle of the meatloaf. Place top back down onto the meat and seal meat around the cheese. Put sauce in a zip lock baggie and place next to the meat.

Freezing: Use Saran wrap or press and seal over the top of the pan and then Foil it all the way around to ensure air tight. OR if you have space issues, wrap in saran wrap and then aluminum foil and freeze. Store in the freezer up to 2 months.

Cooking: Defrost. Pour sauce over defrosted meat and cook covered at 350 for about an hour or until done.

Taco Soup

2 lbs Cooked Ground Beef (or any cubed meat)
1 Bag Frozen Stew Veggies (any type)
1 Can of Corn (not creamed)
Taco Seasoning
Chili Powder or Red Peppers
8 Cups of Beef Stock (or Bouillon)

Directions: Combine first 5 ingredients in a gallon sized zip lock. If using bouillon cubes, you can put the bouillon in the bag as well but do not add the water. Write on the bag “Add 8 Cups of Water” or “add 8 Cups Beef Broth”. Seal.
Freezing: Put in a double zip lock and store in the freezer up to 4 months.

Cooking: Defrost. Pour contents of the bag into a slow cooker (crockpot) and add broth or water. Slow cook for 7 to 8 hours on LOW, or until veggies are done. Or cook on stove until veggies are done. Serve with tortilla chips crushed into each bowl and topped with shredded cheese.

Mexican Lasagna

10 Flour Tortillas
1lb of cooked Ground Meat, seasoned with taco seasoning (or any seasoned meat will work)
1 LARGE Green or Red Enchilada Sauce
2 cups Spanish Rice Rice-a-roni (made with salsa not tomatoes)
1-2cups Shredded Cheese
1 can refried beans

Directions: In a large skillet, brown ground beef. Drain well. Add Taco Seasoning or seasonings to your taste. Set aside. Prepare Spanish rice omitting tomatoes and using salsa instead. Set aside. Poor 1/3 cup of Enchilada sauce in a 9x13 pan and top with two tortillas (enough to cover the bottom of the pan). Over the top of the tortilla layer spread the refried beans. Put two more tortillas on top. Spread seasoned cooked meat onto this layer. Top with tortillas. Last layer is the rice. Spread it out and top with more torilla’s. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top of the whole meal. Top with shredded cheese.

Freezing: Use Saran wrap or press and seal over the top of the pan and then Foil it all the way around to ensure air tight. Store in the freezer up to 2 months.

Baking: Defrost and bake covered for 30 minutes on 350 or until the cheese is melted and the meal is heated through. Take cover off for 5-10 minutes to brown the cheese and make is bubbles. Serve with salsa, sour cream and guacamole

Crock Pot Chili

Ingredients:
2 lbs. ground chuck
1 cup chopped onion
1 green pepper, chopped
2 to 3 ribs celery, chopped
1 large (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
2 cans kidney beans, drained
1 tsp. pepper
3 tsp. chili powder
hot pepper, to taste, cayenne
Garlic to taste

Directions: In a large skillet, brown the ground beef. Drain well. Combine all ingredients.
Freezing: Put in a double zip lock and store in the freezer up to 4 months.

Cooking: Defrost. In a slow cooker; cover and cook for 7 to 8 hours on LOW, or until done.