Monday, September 9, 2013

Orange and Pineapple Baked Ham Steaks

Orange and Pineapple Baked Ham Steaks

2 ham steaks
1 (8 oz) can pineapple tidbits
1/4 C brown sugar
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/3 C orange juice

Place the ham steaks in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Drain the pineapple, reserving the juice. Add enough water to make 1/3 C. In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch and nutmeg. Stir in the pineapple juice and orange juice. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add in the
Pineapple and stir. Pour sauce over the ham. Bake at 350°F for 20-30 minutes or until ham is heated through.

Sunday, September 8, 2013

Crockpot Mediterranean Garlic Chicken




Crockpot Mediterranean Garlic Chicken

6 boneless, skinless chicken pieces
1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 oz) can stewed tomatoes
1 (6oz) can tomato paste
1 onion, sliced
1 (4 oz) can sliced black olives
1 whole head garlic, separated into peeled cloves, whole
salt and pepper to taste
Parmesan cheese, for garnish
1 (8oz) box angel hair pasta, cooked and kept warm

Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a crockpot. Add remaining ingredients except cheese; stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or done. Serve over angel hair pasta. Top with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Sunday, September 1, 2013

Lentil Tacos

Lentil Tacos

1 C lentils
1 onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp chili powder
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp oregano
2 1/2 C chicken broth
1 C salsa
Oil as needed
12 flour tortillas
Shredded lettuce
Diced Tomatoes
Shredded cheese

Rinse the lentils and drain, set aside. In a large skillet, sauté the onion and garlic
Together until tender. Add the lentils, chili powder, cumin, and oregano, stir together for a minute. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for about 30 minutes or until lentils are tender. Stir in the salsa before serving.

Monday, August 26, 2013

Pork Chops Topped with Pineapple, Green Pepper and Onion

Pork Chops Topped with Pineapple, Green Pepper and Onion

6 pork chops
6 onion slices
6 green pepper rings
6-12 pineapple rings
salt and pepper to taste

Place pork chops in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer the onion, green pepper and pineapple on top of each pork chop. Season with salt and pepper. Bake for 1 hour at 350°F or until pork chops are cooked through.

Sunday, August 25, 2013

Italian Sausage Bow Ties

Italian Sausage Bow Ties

1 lb. Italian sausage, casing removed, cut into bite sized pieces
1 lb. Bowtie pasta
2 (15 oz) cans diced tomatoes, lightly drained
1 green pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. basil
1 tsp. oregano
1/2 C mozzarella, shredded
1/2 C Parmesan cheese, shredded

Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Brown the sausage with the onion, garlic and green pepper. Add tomatoes and seasonings. Mix cooked pasta with the sauce and cheese.

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