Recipes

Mexican Lasagna

- Ingredients:

9 large flour burrito shells
1lb ground meat
1 14.5oz can of black beans
1 small jar of salsa
1 1lb package of pepper / fajita mix
1 can of diced tomatoes
1lb of shredded Mexican cheese
1 package of taco seasoning
Cilantro, Cumin, and Chili Powder to taste

- Instructions:

1) Prepare the rice and veggies per package directions in separate pots. Remove veggies and rice from heat once cooked Ground the meat and drain.
2) Add the meat back into the pot. Drain the beans, and add them, tomatoes, and salsa. Add the taco seasoning, and mix together. Season with Cilantro, Cumin, and Chili powder to taste.
3) Preheat oven to 375F
4) Spray a 9'X13" casserole dish with Pam.
5) Layer as follows:
Burrito Shells, Rice, Veggies, Meat, Cheese. Repeat till all gone, or the tray is full. I end up with two layers, and three shells covering it.
6) Bake for 30 minutes. Remove and let it set for 10 minutes.

-Options / Suggestions:

Can use fresh veggies. I used frozen so don't have to worry about the veggies going bad before cooking.
Can serve topped with sour cream, cheese, and salsa.
Can add heat as you see fit: jalapenos, hot sauce, etc. The list makes it mild. I generally used diced tomatoes with chilies for some kick.


Bianco Pollo

- Ingredients:

1 Box of tube pasta - Ziti, penne, etc
1lb of boneless, chicken breasts
1 1lb package of frozen Normandy mix (broccoli/cauliflower/carrot) or broccoli
1 jar of white sauce - I prefer Ragu's Roasted Garlic Parmesan
1lb of shredded Italian mix cheese
Garlic, black pepper, and Italian Seasoning

- Instructions:

1) Cook veggies and pasta. Only cook pasta for 5 minutes max. Tip: I found it best to save time by using a large pot for this. Boil the water, and place veggies over the water with a colander and cover. Once the veggies are done, cook pasta.
2) Dice up chicken into about 1' cubes, and coat with seasonings till taste. Cook till done. Combine with the sauce
3) Preheat oven to 375F
4) Spray a 9'X13" casserole dish with Pam.
5) Layer as follows:
Pasta, Veggies, Meat, Cheese. Repeat till all gone, or the tray is full. I end up with two layers with the top layer being cheese
6) Bake for 30 minutes. Remove and let it set for 10 minutes.