Friday, February 16, 2007

All-in-One Tuna Casserole

All-in-One Tuna Casserole

1 ea envelope golden onion soup mix
1 1/2 C. milk
10 oz. frozen peas and carrots, thawed
8 oz. medium egg noodles, cooked and drained
6 1/2 oz. tuna, drained and flaked
1/2 C. shredded cheddar cheese


Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In large bowl, blend golden onion recipe soup mix with milk; stir in peas and carrots, cooked noodles and tuna. Turn into greased 2-quart oblong baking dish, then top with cheese. Bake 20 minutes or until bubbling.

Monday, February 12, 2007

No-Bake Peanut Butter Crunchies

No-Bake Peanut Butter Crunches

1/2 C. sugar
1/2 C. Karo syrup
1 C. peanut butter
3 C. corn flakes
1 pkg. chocolate chips

Place sugar and syrup into a large pan and dissolve over heat. Add peanut butter and blend. Fold in corn flakes until fully mixed. Spread in an 8x10 oblong pan. Sprinkle chocolate chips over top while still warm. Spread to form frosting when melted.

Friday, February 9, 2007

Spinach Dip

Spinach Dip

2 10-oz. boxes chopped frozen spinach, defrosted and squeezed dry
3 Tbsp mayonnaise
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 scallions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced


Using a fork, mix the spinach with the mayonnaise until the ingredients are combined and the mixture is fluffy (not compact). Add the buttermilk, salt, pepper, scallion, and garlic and mix until well blended.

Serve with crusty bread or vegetable crudités

Serves 8

Sunday, February 4, 2007

Coney Island Hot Dog Sauce

Coney Island Hot Dog Sauce

1/4 lb ground round
1 1/2 cup water
6 oz can tomato paste
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
1 Tbsp onion, chopped
1 Tbsp prepared mustard
1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
2 tsp chili powder (up to 3)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar

Cook meat in large skillet over medium until browned, stirring to crumble meat; drain. Add water and remaining ingredients to skillet, stir well, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer mixture uncovered 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Makes about 3 cups