this one too...i'm putting it in the WW recipes thread too...

i omit the green beans...

Cheesy Mac-Topped Casserole

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Karen~ I think I remember you mentioning making banana bread before. Would you mind sharing your recipe?? I am having a real craving for some banana bread!! If anyone else has a recipe they like for it, PLEASE SHARE!!

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made this tonight. yummy & super easy...

Baked Ziti
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1 pkg. (16 oz.) ziti pasta
1 jar (26 oz.) spaghetti sauce
1 container (15 oz.) POLLY-O Original Ricotta Cheese
1 pkg. (8 oz.) POLLY-O Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
1/4 cup KRAFT 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water.
MIX spaghetti sauce, ricotta cheese and reserved 1/2 cup pasta cooking water in large bowl. Add pasta and 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese; mix lightly. Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and the Parmesan cheese. Cover.
BAKE 30 min.; uncover. Bake an additional 10 min. or until heated through.

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lauren YUM! I hope you dont mind but I edited your post with the recipe. I find it easier when my pc is slow and acting up just to get the receipes out of this thread. Clicking on the link etc takes forever sometimes

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Fruit stuffed Brie

OK.... Get a package of Pillsbury crescent rolls. Take about half of the triangles, spread them out with a rolling pin (make sure the seams are sealed). Make sure that it is big enough to completely wrap the brie.
Get a wheel of brie. Slice it in half cross ways so that you have two thin wheels. Put one of the wheels in the center of the pastry dough. Spread preserves on one half - what ever kind of preserves you want. I think I used raspberry. You can add chopped nuts too if you want. Place the other wheel on top.
Wrap the pastry completely around the stuffed wheel. Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 - 20 minutes - I think (until pastry is golden brown).
I don't remember if I greased my baking dish first. You might want to put the dough on a greased piece of waxed paper so that after you bake it, you can flip it over onto a serving plate.
Serve with thin slices of french bread and fruit.I basically improvise as I go along.

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i made these 2 meals the last 2 night. both REALLY easy and very good!

dh and i grew up hating meatloaf....no longer the case

Favorite Meatloaf

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Total Time: 1 hr 25 min
• Makes: 8 servings

1 cup finely chopped onions (about 1 large)
1/4 cup KRAFT Light Zesty Italian Reduced Fat Dressing
2 lb. extra lean ground beef
3/4 cup ketchup, divided
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken
1 cup water
2 egg whites
1/2 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Reduced Fat Sharp Cheddar Cheese

PREHEAT oven to 375°F. Cook onions in dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 8 to 10 min. or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; cool slightly.
COMBINE meat, 1/4 cup of the ketchup, the stuffing mix, water, egg whites and onions; mix well. Place meat mixture in 13x9-inch baking dish; shape into 10x5-inch oval loaf. Spread with remaining 1/2 cup ketchup.
BAKE 55 min. to 1 hour or until cooked through (160°F). Sprinkle with cheese; bake 2 min. or until cheese is melted.


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dh and i also don't really spinach....in this recipe we don't care this was amazing....mmmm...

tomato & spinach pasta toss

• Total Time: 20 min
• Makes: 6 servings, 1 cup each

2 cups penne pasta (7 oz.), uncooked
1/2 lb. hot or mild Italian sausage, casing removed
1 pkg. (6 oz.) baby spinach leaves (7 cups)
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
2 Tbsp. KRAFT 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese

COOK pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, crumble meat into large deep skillet. Cook on medium-high heat until cooked through, stirring occasionally; drain.
ADD spinach and tomatoes; cook 2 min. or until spinach is wilted, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.
DRAIN pasta; place in large serving bowl. Add meat mixture and cheeses; mix lightly.


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Here's something I made on Thanksgiving that was just awesome! I added a couple dashes of hot sauce as well.

Scalloped Corn:

1 (14 3/4 ounce) can cream-style corn
2 eggs
1/2 cup crushed saltine crackers (about 15)
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1 small green bell pepper, chopped (seeded and chopped)
1 celery, diced
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup corn niblets, drained
3 teaspoons sugar
seasoning salt (to taste, or use white salt)
pepper (to taste)
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated (more for top of casserole)

Cook at 350 in an uncovered buttered casserole for 30-35 minutes. You can pull it out and throw some more cheese on top and cook an additional 3-5 minutes. It is SO good. Either that, or the wine made everything taste SO good.

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I also made this cake and it was great too, though didn't make the icing, just used whipped cream and vanilla ice cream to accompany. It's a bit complicated because you have to use three bowls, but it is really good. And especially good when you put it in the fridge and eat it for breakfast the next morning!

Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake with Buttermilk Icing Recipe at Epicurious.com

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These are good to make for get togethers:
Basic Biscuit Recipe

2 cups of self rising flour
1 cup milk
1/2 cup mayo

Mix all together and pour into muffin tin. bake at 350 degrees for about 15 to 20 minute. Makes 12. I use the little tins and makes 24.

For Sausage & Cheese
Use basic recipe and add 1/2 roll raw sasage and 1 cup shredded cheese.

For Ham & Cheese
Use basic recipe and add 1 package diced ham and 1 cup shredded cheese.

For Bacon & Cheese
Use basic recipe and add 1 package Real Bacon Bits and 1 cup shredded cheese.

For Garlic & Cheese
Use basic recipe and add 1 tablespoon garlic powder and 1 cup shredded cheese.

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Any reciepes for some super easy,possibly no bake cookies...I do a cookie exchange every year with my family, but this year with finishing up student teaching and still remodeling my kitchen, i'm not really feeling it. I probably would have backed out, but preggie Crystal counts on these cookies all year, every year!!! (BTW, what am I suppose to do with 12 doz cookies... Goodness knows I don't need them??)

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super easy and super yummy Mexican cornbread recipe:


1. Cook 1-2lbs ground beef and add taco seasoning mix according to directions on packet.

2. Mix up batter for cornbread, either from a box or jiffy. If you like it spicy add some green chiles or jalapenos.

3. Pour half the cornbread batter into a greased casserole dish, then pour the taco meat on top, and sprinkle with grated cheese. Then pour the rest of the cornbread batter on top of that and bake in the oven according to the cornbread directions.

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Here is the recipe I was looking for today in my recipe book. I thought I posted this before but I cant seem to find it. I will be making this up this weekend. I normally double the recipe


Quick-Fix Beef Burrito Skillet


Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 35 min
Makes: 4 servings
1 lb. lean ground beef

1 pkg. (1-1/4 oz.) TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Taco Seasoning Mix

1 can (19 oz.) kidney beans, drained, rinsed

1 cup TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Thick 'N Chunky Salsa

1 cup water

4 flour tortillas (6 inch), cut into 1-1/2-inch squares

1 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Shredded Four Cheese

1/3 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream

1/3 cup chopped green onions (about 1 large)

BROWN meat in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat; drain.

ADD seasoning mix, beans, salsa and water; stir. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 5 min.

STIR in tortillas; top with cheese. Cover; let stand 5 min. or until cheese is melted. Top with sour cream and onions.

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Here are some recipes dh and I really enjoy.



STOVE TOP Sweet Citrus Chicken

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• Prep Time: 10 min
• Total Time: 40 min
• Makes: 6 servings

1-2/3 cups hot water


1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken


6 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1-1/2 lb.), pounded to 1/2-inch thickness


2/3 cup orange juice


1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar


3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted



PREHEAT oven to 400°F. Add hot water to stuffing mix; stir just until moistened. Set aside.
PLACE chicken in 13x9-inch baking dish. Mix juice, sugar and butter until well blended; pour over chicken. Top with prepared stuffing.
BAKE 30 min. or until chicken is cooked through (170ºF).

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One-Pan Roast Pork with Parmesan Fries

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• Prep Time: 10 min
• Total Time: 1 hr
• Makes: 4 servings

1 egg white, lightly beaten


1/4 cup KRAFT 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese


1 tsp. garlic salt, divided


1-1/4 lb. potatoes (3 medium), cut into wedges


1 pork tenderloin (1 lb.)


2 Tbsp. KRAFT Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing


1 Tbsp. honey



PREHEAT oven to 425ºF. Combine egg white, cheese and 3/4 tsp. of the garlic salt. Add to potatoes; toss to coat. Spread onto greased large baking sheet.
BAKE 15 min. Place meat on same baking sheet next to the potatoes; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 tsp. garlic salt. Bake an additional 20 min. Meanwhile, combine dressing and honey.
BRUSH meat with dressing mixture. Continue baking 10 to 15 min. or until meat is cooked through (160ºF) and potatoes are tender, brushing occasionally with any remaining dressing mixture.

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Zesty Italian Chicken with Pasta & Vegetables

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