Mom's Turkey Meat Loaf

1 1/2 lb ground turkey
1 lb turkey sausage
1 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup milk
12-15 soda cracker squares, crushed (about 3/4 cup)
1 egg
salt & pepper

Mix thoroughly and bake at 350 degrees for one hour.

Waldorf Astoria Stew

2 lb beef stew meat
2 cups chunked potatoes
2 cups chunked carrots
2 cups chunked celery
4 medium onions, cut into chunks
salt & pepper
16 oz can tomatoes or 1 can tomato soup
2 T tapioca
1 T sugar
1 slice white bread, broken in pieces

Place all ingredients in a baking dish and mix well.  Cover and bake in a 250 degree oven for 5 hours.  Do not stir during baking time.  Serves 6-8 people.

Mexican Lasagna

2 lb ground beef
1 pkg taco seasoning
1-2 cups diced tomatoes, canned or fresh
16 oz tomato sauce
4 oz diced green chiles
8 oz cottage cheese (or ricotta, if you prefer)
2 eggs, beaten
4-6 medium flour tortillas
2 cups shredded cheese
1/2 cup sliced olives

Cook beef and drain off any liquid.  Add seasoning, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chiles--mixing well.  Bring to a boil and simmer uncovered 5 minutes.  Combine cottage cheese and eggs.  Spray 13x9" baking dish with oil.  Spread 1/2 meat mixture, top with half the tortillas, spread 1/2 of the cottage cheese and egg mixture, and top with half of the shredded cheese.  Repeat layers.  Garnish with olives.

Bake uncovered in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.  Serve with hot sauce, if desired.

Beef Taco Bake

1 lb ground beef
1 can tomato soup
1/2 cup salsa
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup milk
6 flour or 8 corn tortillas, cut in 1" pieces OR
     4 large handfuls of tortilla chips

Brown hamburger and drain.  Add soup, salsa, half of the cheese, milk, and tortillas.  Spoon into a 2-qt shallow baking dish.  Cover.  Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.  Sprinkle with the other half of the cheese and serve.

Turkey Potato Pancakes

3 eggs
3 cup shredded potatoes
1 1/2 cup finely chopped cooked turkey
1/4 cup sliced green onions
2 T flour
1 1/2 t salt

Beat eggs.  Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.  Heat about 1/4" oil in large skillet.  Pour batter by 1/3 cupfuls into hot oil.  Fry 5-6 minutes on each side or until potatoes are tender and golden.

Corn / Bean Salad

2 cups frozen corn
1 can black beans
1 small chopped zucchini
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 T olive oil
1/2 cup finely sliced red onion
1 fresh tomato, chopped
1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
Garlic powder and salt to taste

Mix all ingredients and chill at least one hour before serving.

To make the salad a main dish, add 1 cup chopped cooked chicken and/or 1/2 cup finely chopped cheese.

Chicken Quesadillas

4 8-inch flour tortillas
2 t melted butter
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 medium chopped tomato
1 cup chopped, cooked chicken

Brush one side of each tortilla with butter.  Place 2 of them, buttered side down, on hot griddle.  Sprinkle with cheese, onion, tomato, and chicken.  Top with remaining tortillas, buttered side up.  Cook over medium heat 3-4 minutes per side.  Cut into wedges and serve.

Meat and Potato Loaf

2 eggs
1/4 cup ketsup
1/4 cup mild salsa
1/4 cup BBQ sauce
1 pkg onion soup mix
2/3 cup oatmeal
1 T Worcestershire Sauce
1 large or 2 small potatoes, chopped fine or shredded
2 lbs ground beef

Mix first 7 ingredients in a large bowl.  Add potatoes and mix well.  Gently stir in ground beef.  Bake in glass casserole dish at 400 degrees for 1 hour.

Turkey Sausage

1 lb ground turkey
3/4 t salt
1/2 t pepper
1/2 t whole fennel seeds
3/4 t dried basil
3/4 t dried oregano

Combine all ingredients in a bowl.  Cook in a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat until no longer pink.  Use as you would an commercial sausage.

Hamburger/Green Bean Casserole

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 cup chopped onions
1 t salt
1/8 t pepper
1/8 t thyme
2 or 3 cans (16 oz) green beans, drained
1 can (10 1/2 oz) cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup sour cream

Brown ground beef and onions. Add the rest of the ingredients, stirring until well mixed. Pour into a 2 qt casserole dish.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until browned.

Sauerkraut with Beef or Pork

1-2 lbs boneless beef (any cut you like), OR pork boneless country-style spare ribs

1 quart sauerkraut

2-3 large potatoes, peeled & sliced

In large kettle place the beef or pork in the bottom. Pour sauerkraut, including any juice, on top. Place potatoes on top of the sauerkraut. Add a little water if the sauerkraut is dry. Cover with lid and cook on medium stove-top heat until potatoes are done. Takes about an hour.

(Thanks for sharing the recipe, Shirley!)

Spaghetti Pie

6 oz spaghetti noodles

2 T butter

1/3 c grated parmesan cheese

2 eggs, beaten

1 cup cottage cheese

1 lb ground beef or chicken sausage

1/2 c onion, chopped

1 cup tomatoes, cut up

6 oz can tomato paste

1 t sugar

1 t dried oregano

1/2 t garlic salt

1/2 c mozzarella cheese, shredded

Cook the spaghetti noodles and drain well. Stir butter, p. cheese, and eggs into the noodles. Pour mixture into a 10" pie crust and form to bottom and sides. Spread cottage cheese over the bottom of the crust.

Cook the ground beef or chicken sausage and onion until meat is browned. Drain off any liquid. Stir in tomatoes (including any liquid), tomato paste, sugar, oregano, and garlic salt. Heat thoroughly.

Pour meat mixture into spaghetti crust. Bake, uncovered, in 350 degree oven for 20 minutes. Sprinkle M. Cheese on top and bake 5 more minutes. Makes 6 servings.

Chicken & Rice Bake

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1 cup water

3/4 cup uncooked regular long-grain rice

1/4 t paprika

1/4 t pepper

4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves

In a 2-qt shallow baking dish, mix soup, water, rice, paprika & pepper. Place chicken pieces on rice mixture. Sprinkle with additional paprika & pepper, if desired. Cover. Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes or until done. Serves 4.

Becky's Chicken and Dressing Casserole

Cook a chicken and debone. Make dressing. Make gravy. Layer the dressing and pieces of chicken. Pour gravy over all and bake at 350 degrees for one hour.

Dressing:

1/2 cup minced onion

1 cup chopped celery

1/2 cup butter

1 t salt

1/4 t pepper

3/4 t sage

1/2 t thyme

5-6 c soft bread crumbs

Saute onion and celery in butter. Stir in all other seasonings. Add bread and toss.

Gravy:

1/2 c butter

1/2 c flour

2 c chicken broth (or 2 chicken bouillon cubes and 2 c water)

1 t salt (omit if using bouillon)

1/8 t pepper

1/2 t poultry seasoning

1 c whole milk or evaporated milk

Melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook until bubbly. Add chicken brother, salt, pepper, p. seasoning, and milk. Stir until smooth and thick.

Mexicali Meat Loaf

1 large onion, finely chopped

1 large carrot, grated

4 cloves minced garlic

1 T olive oil

2 eggs

3/4 c crushed soda crackers, dry bread crumbs, or oatmeal

1/2 c mild to medium salsa

1/2 t nutmeg

1/2 t salt

1/4 t pepper

1 lb lean ground beef

1 lb ground turkey or chicken

In skillet cook onion, carrot & garlic in oil until vegetables are tender, but not brown. In large bowl beat eggs; add crackers, salsa, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Stir in cooked vegetables. Add raw meats and mix well.

Place mixture in a loaf pan or casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees 1 1/4 hr to 1 1/2 hrs. Serve with additional salsa.

Turkey Tetrazzini

2/3 cup skim milk

1/2 recipe Cream of Mushroom Soup (or one can)

1 16 oz. jar Alfredo sauce

3 1/2 - 4 cups chopped cooked turkey, or chicken

12 - 16 oz. thin spaghetti

1 pkg frozen petite peas, thawed

1 8 oz. pkg sliced fresh mushrooms

1 1/2 cups shredded baby Swiss cheese

1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided

1/4 tsp. paprika

Cook spaghetti noodles. Whisk together soup and milk, then whisk in Alfredo sauce. Stir in chopped meat, cooked spaghetti noodles, peas, mushrooms, Swiss cheese and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Pour into a lightly greased 10x15 baking dish. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan and paprika over the top. Bake, covered, at 375˚ for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 more minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Stove-top Chuck Roast

2 - 4 pounds chuck roast (chuck cut will result in fall-apart-tender roast)

garlic powder

black pepper

1/2 cup soy sauce

Trim roast (if desired) and rub garlic powder and pepper into both sides. Pour soy sauce over each side. You can leave it to marinate in the fridge for a while or stick it straight in the pot. When ready to cook, place roast in a medium-large pot with 1/2 inch of water in the bottom. Cover and bring to a boil on medium, medium-low heat (may take a while), then simmer slowly for about 4 more hours.

Crock-pot Marinated Beef

1 1/2 to 3 lbs beef (steak, roast, whatever cut you have)

1 large onion, sliced

1/3 cup water

4 oz can chopped green chilies

2 T vinegar

1 t garlic powder

1/2 t sugar

1/2 t salt

1/8 t pepper

Put the meat in the crock-pot. Top with sliced onion. Mix the rest of the ingredients, stirring well. Pour over the meat and onions. Cover and cook on low 7-8 hours. Cut meat into serving-size pieces. Serve with potatoes or rice, using the liquid as a gravy.

Cheeseburger Soup

1 lb ground beef

1 cup chopped onion

1 cup shredded carrots

1 t dried basil

1 t dried parsley

4 T butter

3 cups chicken broth

4 cups cubed potatoes

1/4 cup flour

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1 1/2 cups milk

Melt 1 T butter over medium heat. Add vegetables and beef and cook until the meat is browned. Stir in basil and parsley. Add broth and potatoes. Bring to a boil, then simmer until potatoes are tender, up to 1/2 hour.

Melt 3 T butter and stir in flour. Add the milk, stirring until smooth. Gradually add the milk mixture to the soup, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer. Stir in cheese and continue to simmer a few minutes.

Enjoy! I usually make a double batch -- one doesn't last long enough!

Omelet

Heat frying pan and melt a little butter in bottom. Crack 2-3 eggs into the pan; break yolks but do not stir the eggs--they will spread into the bottom of the pan. Gently push the eggs away from the edges as they cook.

Sprinkle cheese and chopped mushrooms over the eggs when they are still a little runny. Salt and pepper can be added as desired.

Fold the omelet over onto itself with a spatula. Press gently. Turn over to cook the other side slightly. Slide onto plate and enjoy!