lasagna

first go to Target Superstore
find the frozen dinner section
buy Archer Farms frozen lasagna
follow directions on the box
serve with salad & garlic bread
seriously it is the best frozen lasagna on the market!!!!

eggplant parmesan

go to the grocery store find Maccabee Frozen Eggplant Cutlets
-jar of tomato sauce I like Newman's own any variety it's the one brand I don;t feel the need to doctor up the taste on
-mozzarella/parmesan cheese usually I buy the mixed shredded Italian cheese
-layer the stuff sauce/eggplant/cheese
-repeat
-bake about 350 30 minutes or so till cheese is melted
-serve over spaghetti with garlic bread & a salad
So much easier than doing the eggplant yourself and it is so very delicious!

been neglectful

sorry about that we have still been eating at my house
but life is busy with work & school!!!!

saucy bbq chicken

2 tsp oil
1 1/2 lb chicken boneless breasts (about 4 breasts) cut in half or thirds
1 onion sliced
1 can peas drained-I prefer Leseur
1/3 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup bbq sauce-Rendezvous spicy is what we prefer it adds decent heat to a dish
1/3 cup kraft catalina dressing
-heat oil in non-stick skillet on medium heat
-add chicken & onions cook about 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked
-mix liquids add to pan with peas
-mix well, cover & reduce heat simmer about 5-10 minutes

This was on kraft's website and I must admit to tweaking it some-the original recipe called for adding 1 lb cut & cooked red potatoes to the mix I bought a bag of frozen Ore-Ida roasted potatoes, baked them and served them on the side

pizza cups

this was a huge favorite in my house growing up but I found it lacking as an adult. my mom did not add real onion(just minced onion which I don't really care for) or any peppers so I am tweaking the recipe and think I will try it again myself this weekend

1 lb ground beef
1 6 oz can tomato paste
1/tsp oregano
1 can baking powder biscuits
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
small onion chopped
green or red pepper chopped

-preheat oven to 350
-brown beef, onion & pepper drain
-add tomato paste & simmer for about 5 minutes
-place biscuits in muffin pan pressing down and pushing dough a little up the sides of the muffin tins
-spoon a bit of meat into each muffin
-top with mozzarella
-bake for about 10 minutes or until golden brown

poppyseed chicken

a recipe of my Mom's that the boys don't like but I do

2 cups(or 1 lb) cubed cooked chicken(I generally make sure it has been seasoned with salt & pepper)
8 oz sour cream
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 1/2 cups Ritz cracker crumbs crumbled
1 tbsp poppy seeds
1/4 lb butter melted
pepper to taste

-put chicken in a casserole dish
-mix sour cream & soup mix pour over chicken
-mix crumbs and poppy seeds with butter & sprinkle over chicken
bake at 350 for about 40 minutes

meatloaf

2 lbs ground beef
1 envelope onion soup mix
1 1/2 cups bread crumbs
2 eggs
1/3 cup bbq sauce
3/4 cup water

-preheat oven to 375
-in large bowl combine all ingredients in a large bowl-go ahead and use your hands messy but the best way to incorporate everything
-shape into a loaf pan and bake for 50 minutes or until done

great with mac-n-cheese or mashed potatoes and green vegetable
also great the next day on a sandwich