Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Roasted Breakfast Pears Oven Recipe

Roasted Breakfast Pears Oven Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 4 large ripe yet firm Bosc or red Anjou pears
* 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
* 1 tablespoon butter, softened
* 2 tablespoons of packed brown sugar
* ¼ teaspoon of salt
* 2 teaspoons finely shredded orange peel (set aside) or orange liqueur
* ¼ cup of orange juice
* 1 teaspoon of vanilla
* 1 cup of plain Greek yogurt
* 2 tablespoons of pure maple syrup
* ¼ cup of granola
* 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Preparation steps:

* Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut pears in half lengthwise. Using a melon baller, scoop out a 1-inch indentation in the center of each pear. Brush cut sides with lemon juice.
* Spread butter in the bottom of a 2-quart rectangular baking dish. Sprinkle with brown sugar and salt; add orange juice. Arrange pear halves, cut sides up, in the baking dish.
* Bake, uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes or just until pears are tender, spooning cooking liquid over pears several times during baking.
* Remove from oven; stir vanilla into cooking liquid. Cool completely. Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours, turning pears in liquid at least once during chilling.
* To serve, in a small bowl stir together yogurt and maple syrup. Spoon mixture into indentations in pear halves; sprinkle with orange peel.
* Serve with granola and toasted almonds.

Enjoy

Sunday, November 10, 2013

Tomato, Sausage & Cheddar Bread Pudding Oven Recipe

Tomato, Sausage & Cheddar Bread Pudding Oven Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 3 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
* 1 can of diced tomatoes, drained
* 1 lb. bulk Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
* 4 green onions, thinly sliced
* 1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon of dried basil
* 1/4 cup of packed brown sugar
* 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
* 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
* 3 cups of cubed French bread
* 6 eggs
* 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
* 1/2 teaspoon of salt
* 1/2 teaspoon of pepper
* 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation steps:

* Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine first 8 ingredients. Stir in bread. Transfer to a greased 13x9 inch baking dish.
* In the same bowl, whisk eggs, cream, salt and pepper; pour over bread mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake for 45 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

Serve and enjoy.

Friday, November 8, 2013

Thanksgiving Dinner Pie Oven Recipe

Thanksgiving Dinner Pie Oven Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 lb ground turkey breast
* 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
* 1/2 teaspoon of salt
* 1/2 teaspoon of pepper
* 1 package of refrigerated mashed potatoes
* 2 to 3 teaspoons of prepared horseradish
* 1 cup of shredded provolone cheese
* 1/2 cup of Original Bisquick mix
* 1 cup of milk
* 2 eggs
* 1/4 cup of chopped fresh Italian parsley
* 1 can of whole berry cranberry sauce
* Fresh parsley sprigs, if desired

Preparation steps:

* Heat oven to 400 degrees. Spray 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray. In 12-inch skillet, cook turkey, onion, salt and pepper over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink. Remove from heat. Sprinkle turkey mixture in pie plate.
* Cook mashed potatoes in microwave as directed on package. In a small bowl, mix 2 cups of the potatoes and the horseradish. (Reserve remaining potatoes for later use) Spread potatoes evenly over turkey mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.
* In a small bowl, stir Bisquick mix, milk, eggs and chopped parsley until blended. Pour over cheese.
* Bake for 30 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand for about 5 minutes before cutting. Top individual servings with cranberry sauce. Garnish with parsley springs, if desired.

Enjoy

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Spinach and Herb Stuffed Pork Oven Recipe

Spinach and Herb Stuffed Pork Oven Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 box of Green Giant frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
* 1 package of cream cheese, softened (approximately 3 ounces)
* 4 medium green onions, chopped
* 1/4 cup of chopped fresh basil leaves
* 2 to 3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
* 1 1/2 teaspoons of chopped fresh tarragon leaves
* 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
* 1 boneless pork loin roast (3 to 4 lb), trimmed of fat
* 1/4 teaspoon of salt
* 1/8 teaspoon of pepper

Preparation steps:

* Heat oven to 325 degrees. Spray rack in roasting pan with cooking spray.
* In a small bowl, stir together spinach, cream cheese, onions, basil, garlic, tarragon and red pepper.
* Cut pork lengthwise, cutting to but not through other side. Open cut piece; pound to 1/2-inch thickness. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. Spoon spinach mixture evenly over pork. Beginning with long side, roll up; tie securely with heavy kitchen string at 2-inch intervals. Place pork on rack in pan. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is in thickest part of pork and does not rest in stuffing.
* Bake uncovered for 1 hour. Increase oven temperature to 375 degrees. Bake 20 minutes longer or until browned and thermometer reads 145 degrees. Cover loosely with foil; let stand at least 3 minutes. Remove string before slicing.

Serve and enjoy

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Chicken and Vegetable Casserole Oven Recipe

Chicken and Vegetable Casserole Oven Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 can of condensed Cheddar cheese soup
* 1 cup of milk
* 2 tablespoons of dried minced onion
* 2 cups of Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers frozen mixed vegetables (12-oz bag), thawed, drained
* 1 1/2 cups cut up cooked chicken
* 2 cups of Original Bisquick mix
* 4 medium green onions, sliced (approximately 1/4 cup)
* 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise or salad dressing
* 1 egg

Preparation steps:

* Heat oven to 400 degrees in 3-quart saucepan, heat soup, milk and dried minced onion to boiling, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in vegetables and chicken. Pour into ungreased 11x7-inch glass baking dish.
* In medium bowl, mix remaining ingredients with fork until crumbly. Sprinkle over chicken mixture.
* Bake uncovered about 25 minutes or until bubbly and topping is golden brown.

Enjoy

Bacon Cornbread Stuffing Oven Recipe

Bacon Cornbread Stuffing Oven Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
* 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
* 1/2 cup chopped onion
* 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
* 2 1/4 cups water
* 4 cups seasoned cornbread stuffing
* 1/2 teaspoon of seasoned salt
* 1/4 teaspoon dried majoram leaves

Preparation steps:

* Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 8-inch square glass baking dish with cooking spray.
* In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until browned but not crisp. Stir in bell pepper and onion. Cook for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in cranberries. Add water; heat to boiling. Remove from heat.
* Stir in stuffing, seasoned salt and marjoram until well mixed. Spoon into baking dish.
* Cover with foil; bake for 30 minutes.

Enjoy

Almond Creme Caramel Oven Recipe

Almond Creme Caramel Oven Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1/2 cup of sugar
* 4 eggs
* 1 teaspoon vanilla
* 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
* 1 can of fat-free sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
* 1 can of evaporated fat-free milk
* 1/4 cup coarsely chopped almonds
* Toasted sliced almonds (optional)

Preparation steps:

* Heat oven to 350 degrees. Pour sugar into 9-inch round cake pan. Place cake pan over medium heat. Cook 6 minutes, shaking pan occasionally with tongs, until sugar is dissolved and golden. Immediately remove from heat; set aside.
* In a medium bowl, stir eggs with whisk until foamy. Add vanilla, almond extract, condensed milk and evaporated milk; stir with whisk. Stir in chopped almonds. Pour mixture over sugar in cake pan.
* Cover with foil; place pan in large shallow roasting pan. Place roasting pan in oven; add 1 inch hot water to roasting pan.
* Bake for 55 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Remove cake pan from water; place on cooling rack. Remove foil. Cool 30 minutes. Run knife or rubber spatula around edge of custard to loosen. Place serving plate upside down over pan; turn plate and pan over. Let stand 1 minute so syrup drizzles over custard. Remove pan. Sprinkle custard wih sliced almonds.

Serve and enjoy

Monday, November 4, 2013

Ranch Turkey Ravioli Casserole Oven Recipe

Ranch Turkey Ravioli Casserole Oven Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed
* 1 can of petite diced tomatoes, drained
* 1/2 cup of chopped fresh cilantro
* 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
* 2 cups of green enchilada sauce
* 2 packages of refrigerated cheese ravioli (9 oz. each)
* 2 cups of chopped cooked turkey
* 1/2 cup sliced green onions
* 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Preparation steps:

* Heat oven to 400 degrees. Spray 11x7-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
* In medium bowl, stir together beans, tomatoes, cilantro and cumin.
* Spread 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce in baking dish. Arrange half of the ravioli over sauce. Top with half of the bean mixture, half of the turkey and half of the onions; pour 1/2 cup enchilada sauce over top. Repeat layers. Top with remaining 1/2 cup enchilada sauce and the cheese.
* Bake uncovered for 30 minutes. Top should be lightly browned. Let stand for about 15 minutes prior to serving.

Enjoy

Cheesy Tuna Noodle Casserole Oven Recipe

Cheesy Tuna Noodle Casserole Oven Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 3 cups of dried wide egg noodles
* 1/4 cup of butter
* 1 cup of chopped red sweet pepper
* 1 cup of chopped celery (2 stalks)
* 1/4 cup of chopped onion
* 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour
* 2 tablespoons of Dijon-style mustard
* 1/2 teaspoon of salt
* 1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper
* 2 1/4 cups of milk
* 1 12-ounce can chunk white tuna, drained and broken into chunks
* 1 cup of cubed cheddar cheese
* 1/2 cup of soft bread crumbs
* 1/4 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese
* 1 tablespoon of snipped fresh parsley
* 1 tablespoon of butter, melted

Preparation steps:

* Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
* Lightly grease a 2-quart rectangular baking dish; set aside. In a large saucepan, cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Return noodles to pan.
* In a medium saucepan, heat the 1/4 cup butter over medium heat until melted. Add sweet pepper, celery and onion; cook for 10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in flour, mustard, salt, and black pepper. Gradually stir in milk. Cook and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly.
* Gently fold sauce, tuna, and cheddar cheese into cooked noodles. Transfer noodle mixture to the prepared baking dish. In a small bowl, stir together bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and parsley; stir in the 1 tablespoon of melted butter. Sprinkle crumb mixture over noodle mixture.
* Bake uncovered for 70 to 75 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes.

Serve and enjoy
(serves 6)

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Veggie Stuffed Pasta Shells Oven Recipe

Veggie Stuffed Pasta Shells Oven Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 16 dried jumbo shell macaroni
* 2 tablespoons of olive oil
* 1 1/2 cups coarsely shredded carrots (3 medium)
* 1 1/3 cups shredded zucchini
* 1/2 cup of finely chopped onion (1 medium)
* 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained
* 1 1/2 cups shredded Italian-style cheese blend (6 ounces)
* 1/2 of a 15-ounce carton ricotta cheese (about 1 cup)
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/8 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
* 1 16 ounce jar of tomato pasta sauce

Preparation steps:

* Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again.
* Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
* In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add carrots, zucchini, and onion; cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in spinach; cook and stir for 1 minute more. Transfer spinach mixture to a large bowl. Stir in 1 cup of the Italian-style cheese blend, the ricotta cheese, salt, and cayenne pepper.
* Spread pasta sauce in the bottom of an ungreased 3-quart rectangular baking dish. Spoon a rounded 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture into each cooked shell; arrange filled shells in the baking dish.
* Bake, covered, for 30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup Italian style cheese blend.

Enjoy
(Serves 16)

Shrimp and Crab Stuffed Manicotti with Garlic Cream Sauce Oven Recipe

Shrimp and Crab Stuffed Manicotti with Garlic Cream Sauce Oven Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 12 dried manicotti
* 6 ounces fresh peeled and deveined cooked shrimp, chopped
* 1 6-ounce can of crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed, or 5 ounces of cooked lump crabmeat, flaked
* 1 1/2 cups of shredded Italian-style cheese blend (6 ounces)
* 1/2 of a 15-ounce carton ricotta cheese (about 1 cup)
* 1/2 cup snipped fresh Italian parsley
* 1 egg, lightly beaten
* 2 cloves of garlic, minced
* 1/2 teaspoon of finely shredded lemon peel
* 1 recipe for Garlic Cream Sauce
* Thinly sliced green onions (optional)
* Lemon slices (optional)

Preparation steps:

* Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
* Cook manicotti according to package directions; drain. Place manicotti in a single layer on a sheet of greased foil.
* In a medium bowl, combine shrimp, crabmeat, 1 cup of the Italian-style cheese blend, the ricotta cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, and lemon peel. Using a small spoon, fill manicotti with shrimp mixture; arrange filled manicotti in an ungreased 13X9X2-inch baking dish. Pour Garlic Cream Sauce over filled manicotti. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup Italian-style cheese blend.
* Bake, covered, for 25 minutes. Bake, uncovered, about 10 minutes more or until heated through and cheese is melted. If desired, garnish with green onions and lemon slices.

Garlic Cream Sauce Preparation steps:

* In a medium saucepan, heat 3 tablespoons of butter or olive oil over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup of sliced green onions and 3 cloves of garlic, minced. Cook about 2 minutes or until onions are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour. Add 1 1/2 cups of whole milk all at once. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Stir in half of a 15-ounce carton ricotta cheese (about 1 cup), 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper.