Easy Lasagna

 No-boil lasagna noodles

For the meat layer:

1 lb. ground beef, browned

Garlic, to your liking

One jar of spaghetti sauce

For the cheese layer:

24 oz. cottage cheese

2 c. mozzarella cheese

1/2 c. parmesan cheese

2 eggs

1 T. basil

2. T parsley

Spray 9x9-inch pan. Add thin layer of meat. Then add no-boil lasagna noodles. Add a layer of meat over then add a layer of cheese and then another layer of noodles. Then add a layer of meat and top with remaining cheese. The dish will be really full so you may bake with a cookie sheet underneath it. Cover with foil. Bake 60 to 90 minutes. Take cover off for the last 15 minutes. Let sit 15 minutes before eating. 

Peach Crisp

 2  15-oz. cans sliced peaches (or 4 to 5 large apples, sliced)

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup oats

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 tsp. cinnamon

14/ cup butter or margarine

Preheat oven to 375. Lightly coat an 8x8 inch pan with non-cooking spray. Place fruit in prepared pan. In a large bowl, mix together flour, oats, sugar and cinnamon. Add butter and 'cut in' with pastry blender. Sprinkle topping over fruit. Bake for 30 - 45 minutes or until fruit is tender and topping is golden brown. 

Meat Balls

1 lb. ground beef

1 lb. ground pork

1 can (6 oz.) tomato sauce

1 c. milk

3/4 c. oatmeal

1/4 tsp. pepper

1/2 tsp. salt

Sauce:

4 T. brown sugar

1 T. minced onion

1 c. ketchup

1 T. Worcestershire sauce

1/2 T. soy sauce

Combine the meatball ingredients, mix well. Form into balls and arrange in a 9x13 pan. Combine the sauce ingredients and put on top of meatballs. Bake at 350 degrees for one hour.

Tomato Herb Soup

 

• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper
• 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
• 1 (6oz.) can tomato paste
• 1 T. brown sugar
• 1 (28oz.) can crushed tomatoes
• 3 cups vegetable broth

• In a sauce pot add garlic powder with the olive oil, oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, red pepper flakes, and freshly cracked pepper. Turn the heat on to medium-low and sauté for about 2 minutes.
• Add the tomato paste and brown sugar. Stir until everything is mixed (the oil may stay partially separated). Cook the mixture while stirring continuously for 3-5 minutes, or until the tomato paste takes on a darker, almost burgundy hue.
• Add the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Whisk the mixture together until smooth. Turn the heat up to medium and heat through, stirring occasionally. Serve hot.

Copycat Chicken Nuggets

 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

3 T. dill pickle juice

1 c. cornstarch

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 tsp. paprika

1/4 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

2 egg whites

2 T. soy sauce

2 T. Dijon mustard

In a bowl, add the chicken and pickle juice, toss to coat. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients to form a thick batter. Add water to mix but don't make too runny. Add the batter to the chicken mixture and toss to coat. 

In a deep skillet or electric skillet, heat oil to 375 degrees. Fry chicken pieces until browned on each side and juices run clear. Drain on paper towels. 

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken

 3 large chicken breasts

1 tsp. salt

2 tsp. onion powder

1 tsp. paprika

1 tsp. celery seeds

3/4 cup water

For chicken tenders, 8 minutes. For chicken breasts, 10 minutes. Shred, then cook for another 2 minutes. 

Baked Oatmeal

 2 cups old fashioned oats

1/3 cup packed light brown sugar

1 1/2 tsps. ground cinnamon

1 tsp. baking powder

1 1/2 cups milk

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

2 T. unsalted butter, melted

1 egg, beaten

1 tsp. vanilla

Preheat oven to 350. Grease an 8x8 inch pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. In a large bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, cinnamon and baking powder. In a medium bowl, combine the milk, applesauce, melted butter, egg and vanilla. Add the milk mixture to the oat mixture; stir well. Pour the oatmeal mixture into prepared pan and top with raisins, diced fruits, nuts or chocolate chips if desired. Bake for 40 minutes or until oatmeal is set and golden brown.