26 Jun 08 Tortellini and Ham Salad

Ingredients
1 9oz Package Fresh Cheese Tortellini
1/4 Cup Olive Oil
2 Tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
1/2 Teaspoon Dried Rosemary
1/2 Teaspoon Minced Garlic
1/2 Teaspoon Sugar
1 1/2 Cups Ham diced
1 Cup Red Bell Pepper diced
1 4oz. Jar Marinated Mushrooms drained
1/2 Cup Black Olives chopped
4 Scallions white and green parts, chopped
Grated Parmesan Cheese

Directions
1. Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add tortellini and cook according to the package directions.
2. Drain and rinse tortellini under cold water.
3. In a large bowl whisk together the oil, vinegar, rosemary, garlic and sugar.
4. Add the tortellini, ham, bell pepper, mushrooms, olives, and scallions to the dressing and toss to coat.

25 Jun 08 Beefy Burrito Casserole

Ingredients
1 1/2 pound Lean Ground Beef
1 16oz Can Refried Beans
1 Medium Onion chopped
1 Bell Pepper chopped
1 pack Burrito or Taco Seasoning Mix
1 Jalapeno Pepper minced, or use 1 Can Chopped Mild Green Chiles
2 Cups Salsa
1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
6 to 8 Corn Tortillas cut into strips

Directions
1. Brown ground beef
2. Stir in onion, jalapeno pepper, bell pepper, taco seasoning and refriend beans.
3. Spread about 3 tablespoons of salsa over the bottom of crock pot.
4. Place a layer of tortilla strips over the salsa, then a layer of ground beef mixture, then some cheese.
5. Repeat layers ending with salsa.
6. Cook low 5-7 hours. Serve with rice.

18 May 08 Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry

Ingredients
2 servings of rice
1 cup broccoli florets
1 clove garlic minced
1/2 pound medium frozen cooked shrimp, thawed
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon oil

Instructions
1. Prepare rice as normal.
2. Heat oil in skillet, add broccoli and garlic, stir for 2 minutes.
3. Add shrimp and teriyaki cook and stir addition 2 minutes.
4. Add rice to shrimp mixture in skillet, mix well. Serve.

18 May 08 Barbecue Beef and Rice

Ingredients
1/2 pound boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into strips
1 red pepper cut into strips
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup barbecue sauce, any flavor
2-4 servings of rice.
1 tablespoon oil

Directions
1. Cook rice as normal.
2. Heat oil in skillet, cook steak, peppers, and onions 4-5minutes until steak is cooked through.
3. Add barbecue sauce to steak mixture, cook until heated through.
4. Serve rice topped with steak mixture.

17 May 08 Easy Pizza Casserole

Ingredients
1 1/2 pound ground beef
1 Cup Onions Chopped
1 Cup Green Pepper Chopped
2 Garlic Cloves Minced
16oz. Spaghetti Sauce
8oz. Mozzarella Cheese
Parmesan Cheese
1 Cup Milk
1 Tablespoon Oil
2 Eggs
1 Cup Flour
1/2 teaspoon Salt

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400.
2. Brown ground beef, drain.
3. Stir in onion, pepper, garlic, spaghetti sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. In bowl, combine milk, oil and egg, beat 1 minute at medium speed.
5. Add flour and salk, beat 2 minutes.
6. Pour beef mixture into ungreased 13/9 pan.
7. Top mixture with mozzarella cheese.
8. Pour batter over cheese covering it completely.
9. Bake at 400 for 25-30 minutes until puffed and deep golden brown.