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Tuesday, July 24, 2012
DECEMBER 2012 MENU
Beef Stroganoff
Breakfast Burritos
Chicken Broccoli Bake
Cheesy Chicken Casserole
Chicken Gyros
Cream Cheese Chicken
Goulash
Oven Stew
Pepperoni Pasta Milano
Poppy Ham N Cheese Melts
Stuffed Taco Shells
Tator Tot Hotdish
1 cup olive oil 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup fresh garlic 2 tbsp dried mint 2 tbsp dried oregano 2 tbsp black pepper 1 tbsp salt 10 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces 24 pitas 12 oz feta cheese
Whisk together all marinade ingredients. Pour over chicken pieces and stir to combine. Marinate and refrigerate 2 hours. Affter 2 hours, in a large skillet over medium-heat, add chicken and saute until cooked through. Transfer chicken to a large bowl, removing batches with a slotted spoon. Cool. Divide evenly among one quart freezer bags and refrigerate. Wrap pitas in foil. Place feta cheese in snack bag. Place all items in a gallon freezer bag.
Yogurt-Dill Sauce: 1 1/2 lbs cream cheese, softened 4 cups natural plain yogurt 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 tsp fresh garlic 1 tbsp dried dill 2 tsp salt
Combine all ingredients in food processor. Beat or process until smooth. Place sauce in small baggies and freeze.
Serving Day:
Thaw. Preheat oven to 350. Warm foil-wrapped pitas in oven 10 minutes. Warm chicken in oven or microwave or until heated through. Stir yogurt-dill sauce. Add 1/2 large cucumber if desired. Top pita rounds with chicken, sauce, and feta. Tomatoes and onions can be added upon serving.
8 oz egg noodles 3 cups cooked chicken 1.5 cups cottage cheese 2 cups shredded American cheese 1/2 cup parmesan cheese 1/3 cup milk 1 can cream of mushroom 1 can cream of chicken
Cook noodles. Mix together rest of ingredients, stir in noodles. Place mixture in a gallon freezer bag. Label and freeze flat.
Serving Day Directions: Thaw casserole mixture and place in a greased 9x13Âpan. Sprinkle crushed potato chips. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until bubbly.
1 .7-ounce envelope Italian dressing mix 1/2 cup butter 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast 1 10.75-ounce can cream of chicken soup 1 8-ounce package cream cheese
Turn slow cooker on High. Place butter in bottom of slow cooker. When the butter has melted, add one envelope Italian dressing dry mix. Stir into butter until well mixed. Cut chicken breasts into 1" strips. Place in slow cooker and stir to coat with butter and dressing mix. Cover and cook on High for 2 hours. Remove chicken to plate to cool. Add cream of chicken soup and cream cheese. Stir to melt and mix well until smooth and creamy. Remove sauce from slow cooker and allow to cool. Place chicken and sauce into a gallon resealable freezer bag. Label. Freeze flat. To serve: Thaw. Heat until piping hot and bubbly. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or hot buttered noodles.
Tater Tot Hot Dish From Trinity Lutheran Church Cookbook
1.5 pounds ground beef 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 can French cut green beans, drained 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 small can (2.8 oz) French Fried Onions 1 small pkg frozen tater tots
Brown ground beef with onion. Drain. Return to pan and stir in salt, pepper, green beans, soup and French fried onions. Put mixture in freezer bag. Place frozen tater tots in separate bag. Combine all in a freezer bag with label including recipe name, date and cooking instructions. Freeze.
To Serve: Thaw ground beef mixture, but keep bag of tater tots frozen. Place ground beef mixture in bottom of oblong casserole dish. Arrange frozen tater tots over top. Salt & pepper top of tater tots. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until hot and tater tots are brown and crisp.
Additional ingredients (for each casserole): 1 cup salsa 1 cup taco sauce 1 cup shredded cheddar 1 cup Monterrey Jack or mozzarella 1 1/2 cups crushed Tortilla chips (I use Doritos) 1 cup sour cream 3 green onions (I don't use these)
In a skillet, cook beef until no longer pink; drain. Add taco seasoning; prepare according to package directions. Add cream cheese; cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until melted. Transfer to a bowl; chill for 1 hour. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Gently toss with butter. Fill each shell with about 3 tbsp meat mixture.
Place 12 shells in a greased 9 inch square baking dish. Cover and freezer for up to 3 months.
To serve:
Thaw shells completely. Spoon salsa into a greased 9 inch square baking dish. Top with stuffed shells and taco sauce. Cover and bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with cheeses and chips. Bake 15 minutes longer or until heated through. Serve with sour cream and onions.
6 pounds chicken breasts 1 pound fresh mushrooms 1/2 cup butter 3/4 cup flour 1 tbsp chicken bouillon granules 1 tbsp curry powder 3/4 tsp black pepper 2 cups water 4 cups milk 2 tbsp lemon juice 6 cups broccoli pieces (1 1/4 lbs) 1 1/2 cups dry bread crumbs
Cook chicken and dice. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add mushrooms and saute until softened, about 5 minutes. Add flour and stir. Mixture will be lumpy. Cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Add bouillon, curry powder, and pepper, stir. Gradually add water and milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens about 10 minutes. Whisk to make a smooth sauce. Add lemon juice only after sauce has thickened. Cool.
Place chicken and sauce in gallon freezer bags. Add 2 cups of broccoli pieces to each bag. Seal and freeze.
Place cheese and bread crumbs in separate quart bags. Freeze.
Serving day:
Thaw. Place chicken and broccoli mixture in an ungreased baking dish. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and cheese. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 to 40 minutes or until bubbly.
1 1/2 lb potatoes, cubed small and cooked � lb bacon, chopped (or 1 package REAL bacon bits) 1 small onion 1 bell pepper Salt & pepper to taste 8oz cream cheese (softened so it can be spread) 8oz cheddar cheese 6 eggs 8 large flour tortillas 1 jar salsa Aluminum foil
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef or 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey 2 tablespoons flour 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup 1 (6 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms (optional) 1 cup sour cream Directions: 1.Combine meat, flour, salt, pepper and paprika. 2.In a large skillet, cook onion in butter until golden. 3. Add meat and brown while stirring. 4. Add cream of chicken soup and mushrooms (if desired) and cook 5 minutes. 5. Add sour cream. Cool and freeze.
Serving day: Thaw. Heat on stovetop until heated through (be careful not to burn). Serve over noodles, rice, or chow mein noodles.
12 ounce Box Bowtie Pasta - uncooked 8 oz bag Pepperoni and cut into fourths 2-4 cloves garlic 8 oz package fresh Mushrooms, sliced 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic & oregano 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper Shredded Parmesan cheese
In fry pan, fry pepperoni a bit. Add garlic and mushrooms. Saute until tender. Add tomatoes, pepper and cream. Simmer for 10 minutes, being careful not to scorch.
Cool and package in freezer bag. Double bag and include a small baggie of shredded Parmesan cheese along with a label and instructions.
Serving instructions: Thaw. Heat over low heat. Prepare bowties according to package directions. Toss pasta and sauce together at serving time. Serve with fresh Parmesan on top. Serve with a salad or green veggies.
Goulash 1lb ground beef 1 can tomato soup 6 oz can tomato paste 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (I used whole wheat noodles) 2 Tbsp Italian seasoning (more to taste) 1 can (15oz) corn, drained 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1-2 cups shredded cheese (depending on your “cheesiness” preference) 1. Brown Ground beef with onion powder and garlic powder. Drain. 2. Cook noodles according to package, drain 3. In a large bowl, combine soup, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, noodles and ground beef. Stir in corn. 4. Transfer to an ungreased 8X8 freezer baking dish and top with cheese. I buy the foil pans. Easy peasy and you wont be missing a pan while this meal is in the freezer waiting. 5. Cover with foil. I like to use heavy duty foil and double wrap it to prevent freezer burn. Label and freeze. Cooking instructions: Thaw and bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes until heated through and melted cheese.
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Chicken Gyros:
*Makes 6 meals (24 servings). Please adjust accordingly!
1 cup olive oil
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh garlic
2 tbsp dried mint
2 tbsp dried oregano
2 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp salt
10 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
24 pitas
12 oz feta cheese
Whisk together all marinade ingredients. Pour over chicken pieces and stir to combine. Marinate and refrigerate 2 hours. Affter 2 hours, in a large skillet over medium-heat, add chicken and saute until cooked through. Transfer chicken to a large bowl, removing batches with a slotted spoon. Cool. Divide evenly among one quart freezer bags and refrigerate.
Wrap pitas in foil. Place feta cheese in snack bag. Place all items in a gallon freezer bag.
Yogurt-Dill Sauce:
1 1/2 lbs cream cheese, softened
4 cups natural plain yogurt
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tsp fresh garlic
1 tbsp dried dill
2 tsp salt
Combine all ingredients in food processor. Beat or process until smooth. Place sauce in small baggies and freeze.
Serving Day:
Thaw. Preheat oven to 350. Warm foil-wrapped pitas in oven 10 minutes. Warm chicken in oven or microwave or until heated through. Stir yogurt-dill sauce. Add 1/2 large cucumber if desired. Top pita rounds with chicken, sauce, and feta. Tomatoes and onions can be added upon serving.
Cheesy Chicken Casserole
8 oz egg noodles
3 cups cooked chicken
1.5 cups cottage cheese
2 cups shredded American cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/3 cup milk
1 can cream of mushroom
1 can cream of chicken
Cook noodles. Mix together rest of ingredients, stir in noodles. Place mixture in a gallon freezer bag. Label and freeze flat.
Serving Day Directions:
Thaw casserole mixture and place in a greased 9x13Âpan. Sprinkle crushed potato chips.
Bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until bubbly.
Cream Cheese Chicken
1 .7-ounce envelope Italian dressing mix
1/2 cup butter
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
1 10.75-ounce can cream of chicken soup
1 8-ounce package cream cheese
Turn slow cooker on High. Place butter in bottom of slow cooker. When the butter has melted, add one envelope Italian dressing dry mix. Stir into butter until well mixed. Cut chicken breasts into 1" strips. Place in slow cooker and stir to coat with butter and dressing mix. Cover and cook on High for 2 hours. Remove chicken to plate to cool. Add cream of chicken soup and cream cheese. Stir to melt and mix well until smooth and creamy. Remove sauce from slow cooker and allow to cool. Place chicken and sauce into a gallon resealable freezer bag. Label. Freeze flat.
To serve: Thaw. Heat until piping hot and bubbly. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or hot buttered noodles.
Tater Tot Hot Dish
From Trinity Lutheran Church Cookbook
1.5 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 can French cut green beans, drained
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 small can (2.8 oz) French Fried Onions
1 small pkg frozen tater tots
Brown ground beef with onion. Drain. Return to pan and stir in salt, pepper, green beans, soup and French fried onions. Put mixture in freezer bag. Place frozen tater tots in separate bag. Combine all in a freezer bag with label including recipe name, date and cooking instructions. Freeze.
To Serve:
Thaw ground beef mixture, but keep bag of tater tots frozen. Place ground beef mixture in bottom of oblong casserole dish. Arrange frozen tater tots over top. Salt & pepper top of tater tots. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until hot and tater tots are brown and crisp.
Taco-filled Pasta Shells:
2 pounds ground beef
2 envelopes taco seasoning
1 pkg cream cheese, cubed
24 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1/4 cup butter, melted
Additional ingredients (for each casserole):
1 cup salsa
1 cup taco sauce
1 cup shredded cheddar
1 cup Monterrey Jack or mozzarella
1 1/2 cups crushed Tortilla chips (I use Doritos)
1 cup sour cream
3 green onions (I don't use these)
In a skillet, cook beef until no longer pink; drain. Add taco seasoning; prepare according to package directions. Add cream cheese; cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until melted. Transfer to a bowl; chill for 1 hour. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Gently toss with butter. Fill each shell with about 3 tbsp meat mixture.
Place 12 shells in a greased 9 inch square baking dish. Cover and freezer for up to 3 months.
To serve:
Thaw shells completely. Spoon salsa into a greased 9 inch square baking dish. Top with stuffed shells and taco sauce. Cover and bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with cheeses and chips. Bake 15 minutes longer or until heated through. Serve with sour cream and onions.
Oven stew:
2 lb sirloin cut into strips
2 med. potatoes cubed
4 carrots
4 stalks celery, sliced
1/2 onion chopped
1 can mushrooms, drained
1/2 green pepper chopped
2 cans golden mushroom soup
In a 9x13 pan layer meat, potatoes, and veggies. Pour soup over the layers. Cover with foil and bake w/o opening oven or foil. Bake @ 325 for 3 hours.
Chicken Broccoli Bake:
Makes 3 entrees!!
6 pounds chicken breasts
1 pound fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup flour
1 tbsp chicken bouillon granules
1 tbsp curry powder
3/4 tsp black pepper
2 cups water
4 cups milk
2 tbsp lemon juice
6 cups broccoli pieces (1 1/4 lbs)
1 1/2 cups dry bread crumbs
Cook chicken and dice. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add mushrooms and saute until softened, about 5 minutes. Add flour and stir. Mixture will be lumpy. Cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Add bouillon, curry powder, and pepper, stir. Gradually add water and milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens about 10 minutes. Whisk to make a smooth sauce. Add lemon juice only after sauce has thickened. Cool.
Place chicken and sauce in gallon freezer bags. Add 2 cups of broccoli pieces to each bag. Seal and freeze.
Place cheese and bread crumbs in separate quart bags. Freeze.
Serving day:
Thaw. Place chicken and broccoli mixture in an ungreased baking dish. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and cheese. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 to 40 minutes or until bubbly.
Breakfast Burritos
1 1/2 lb potatoes, cubed small and cooked
� lb bacon, chopped (or 1 package REAL bacon bits)
1 small onion
1 bell pepper
Salt & pepper to taste
8oz cream cheese (softened so it can be spread)
8oz cheddar cheese
6 eggs
8 large flour tortillas
1 jar salsa
Aluminum foil
Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwiches
6 Rolls or buns (Hoagie size like a 6" Subway)
6 slices Colby-jack cheese
12 slices ham
Mix the following in a small bowl:
1/2 cup softened butter
2 T mustard
1 T dried minced onion
1 T poppy seeds
2-3 t sugar
Spread the above mixture on the insides of the bun. Top each roll/bun with 2 slices ham, 1 slice cheese. Replace roll tops. Place in freezer bag.
On Serving Day:
Open sandwich. Place on baking sheet. Bake frozen for 10-15 minutes at 350 degrees or until cheese melts.
Beef Stroganoff:
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef or 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 (6 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms (optional)
1 cup sour cream
Directions:
1.Combine meat, flour, salt, pepper and paprika.
2.In a large skillet, cook onion in butter until golden.
3. Add meat and brown while stirring.
4. Add cream of chicken soup and mushrooms (if desired) and cook 5 minutes.
5. Add sour cream. Cool and freeze.
Serving day: Thaw. Heat on stovetop until heated through (be careful not to burn). Serve over noodles, rice, or chow mein noodles.
Pepperoni Pasta Milano
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12 ounce Box Bowtie Pasta - uncooked
8 oz bag Pepperoni and cut into fourths
2-4 cloves garlic
8 oz package fresh Mushrooms, sliced
14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic & oregano
1.5 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
Shredded Parmesan cheese
In fry pan, fry pepperoni a bit. Add garlic and mushrooms. Saute until tender. Add tomatoes, pepper and cream. Simmer for 10 minutes, being careful not to scorch.
Cool and package in freezer bag. Double bag and include a small baggie of shredded Parmesan cheese along with a label and instructions.
Serving instructions:
Thaw. Heat over low heat. Prepare bowties according to package directions. Toss pasta and sauce together at serving time. Serve with fresh Parmesan on top. Serve with a salad or green veggies.
Goulash
1lb ground beef
1 can tomato soup
6 oz can tomato paste
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (I used whole wheat noodles)
2 Tbsp Italian seasoning (more to taste)
1 can (15oz) corn, drained
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1-2 cups shredded cheese (depending on your “cheesiness” preference)
1. Brown Ground beef with onion powder and garlic powder. Drain.
2. Cook noodles according to package, drain
3. In a large bowl, combine soup, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, noodles and ground beef. Stir in corn.
4. Transfer to an ungreased 8X8 freezer baking dish and top with cheese. I buy the foil pans. Easy peasy and you wont be missing a pan while this meal is in the freezer waiting.
5. Cover with foil. I like to use heavy duty foil and double wrap it to prevent freezer burn. Label and freeze.
Cooking instructions: Thaw and bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes until heated through and melted cheese.
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