Skillet Ramen

Skillet Ramen

1 lb ground beef

2 pkgs Ramen, any flavor

1 (15oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained

1 (15 oz) can corn, undrained

1 C frozen peas

Brown ground beef. Add tomatoes, ramen seasoning packet, corn, and peas. Break up the noodles and add. Add water if needed to cover the noodles. Bring to a boil then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer 10 minutes or until noodles are fully cooked.

Oven Baked Chicken Drumsticks

Oven Baked Chicken Drumsticks

1 C flour

Salt free seasoning to taste

1 tsp paprika

½ tsp pepper

12 chicken drumsticks

½ C butter, melted

Heat oven to 425°F. Mix flour and seasonings together. Dip drumsticks into butter and then into flour to coat. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 45-50 minutes or until cooked through.

Salmon Patties

Salmon Patties

1 (15 oz.) can salmon, reserve liquid

1 egg

1 small onion, diced very fine

1/2 C flour

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

Lemon pepper to taste  

Oil as needed

Drain the salmon, reserving 2 Tbsp of the liquid in a small bowl, remove any skin and bones. 

In a separate bowl, combine salmon, egg, and onion. Stir in the flour and lemon pepper seasoning. Stir the baking powder into the reserved salmon liquid. It will fizz up. Add the fizzed liquid to the salmon mixture and stir until just combined. Add a small amount of oil to a skillet and heat over medium heat. Form into 6 patties and place into skillet. Brown one side about 4 minutes and then turn, frying until other side is brown about 4 minutes.

Chili Casserole

Chili Casserole

1 (15 oz) can chili

1 lb ground beef

1 (15 oz) can kidney or pinto beans, rinsed and drained

1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes

1 (15 oz) can corn, drained

1 onion, chopped

1 box cornbread mix, 8x8 pan size

Prepare cornbread mix according to directions on package and set aside. Brown ground beef with onion in a large skillet. Once ground beef and onion are cooked add in chili, beans, tomatoes, and corn. Mix thoroughly and pour into a 2-3 quart casserole dish, pack down slightly, making the top as even as possible.Top with cornbread batter. Bake according to cornbread directions, this is done when a toothpick comes out clean about 24-30 minutes.

Cheesy Baked Ziti

Cheesy Baked Ziti

1 (12 oz) box ziti or penne

2 (25 oz) jars pasta sauce

2 tsp Italian seasoning

3 C mozzarella cheese, shredded, divinded

1 egg

1 (16 oz) container ricotta cheese

1/4 C Parmesan cheese grated

1 Tbsp parsley

1/2 tsp salt

Nonstick cooking spray

Spray a 3 quart baking dish. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a medium bowl combine pasta sauce and Italian seasoning seasoning. Remove 2 C and set aside. Stir remaining sauce into pasta. Place half of the pasta mixture in baking dish. Sprinkle 1 C of the mozzarella cheese on top.

In a medium bowl, beat egg and stir in ricotta, Parmesan, parsley and salt until blended. Spread in the baking dish over mozzarella cheese. Top with remaining pasta. Sprinkle with 1 C of the mozzarella cheese. Spread remaining pasta sauce evenly to edges of dish, coating all pasta. Bake, uncovered, in a preheated 350°F oven for 30 minutes or until very hot in center and edges are bubbly. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake 3 to 5 minutes longer or until cheese melts.