Monday, August 18, 2008

Prego Skillet Chicken Parmesan

This is another easy recipe and is good for summer (because it's on the stove top).

1/4 c. grated parmesan cheese
1 1/2 c. Prego traditional Italian sauce
1 T. olive oil
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella

1. Stir 3 T. Parmesan cheese into sauce.
2. Heat oil in 12' skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 10 min. or until it's well browned on both sides.
3. Pour sauce mixture into skillet. Turn chicken to coat. Reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook for 10 min. or until chicken is cooked through.
4. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and remaining Parmesan cheese over chicken. Let stand for 5 minutes or until cheese melts.
5. Serve on top of spaghetti noodles (or linguine)

Tuna Salad

This is another great summer salad! However, it makes a lot (it's intended for a big gathering) so I always half the recipe!

12 oz. elbow or small shell pasta, cooked, drained and cooled.
4 cans tuna, drained
2 c. celery chopped
2 cans olives, sliced or chopped
1/2 red pepper
1/2 green pepper
1 c. cubed cheddar cheese
1-2 c. frozen peas, thawed (depending on how much you want)

Dressing:
1 1/2 c. miracle whip
3/4 c. sour cream
1/2 c. milk
1 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper
1 t. basil
1/2 t. dill weed
1/2 t. paprika
1/2 t. onion powder

Sweet and Sour Meatballs over Rice

This is Allison's recipe. I thought it was really good and very easy!

Frozen Meatballs (Allison said she just eyeballs it. I used 1/2 of the big package.)
1 cup brown sugar
3 tsp corn starch
1 cup water
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 tsp paprika

Mix together brown sugar & corn starch. Add other ingredients. Heat in the microwave 2-3 minutes. Pour over frozen meatballs. Cook in the crock pot on low 2-4 hours, until meatballs are heated through. Serve over rice.