Eggcellent Sandwich

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Basic but still one of my favourite sandwiches for lunch!

4 Hard boiled eggs chopped up
1/4 cup of miracle whip
1 tsp of ground mustard
salt and pepper to taste

to add more zip dice up a pickle and add to egg salad

Pizza Casserole

Ingredients
1 bag of egg noodles
1 jar of tomato sauce
3 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 package of pepperoni

Instructions
1.Brown the meat and drain the grease.
2.Boil Noodles until soft. Drain the water.
3.Preheat oven to 350 degrees
4.In a 9×13 casserole dish, first, spread a thin layer of tomato sauce on the bottom.
5.Second layer half of the noodles over the sauce. Then half of the meat and the rest of the noodles.
6.Next layer half of the cheese, the remaining meat, the rest of the sauce, and then the remaing cheese.
7.Last top with pepperoni
8.Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes.
9.Take it out of oven and let if sit for 10 to 15 minutes.

Success, always pleased when the whole family enjoys the same meal!!!!

Easy Taco Casserole

Ingredients
1 packet of taco seasoning, add to taste
1 can of black beans
1 cup of frozen corn
tortilla chips
1 cup shredded marble cheese divided
1 cup shredded Monterey jack divided

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cook and stir ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease. Stir salsa, onion,  black beans, corn and seasoning into the beef. Remove from heat.
  • Spread about half the ground beef mixture into the bottom of a 2-quart casserole dish. Spread about half the tortilla chips in a layer atop the beef mixture. Layer about half of each of the marble and Monterey Jack cheeses over the tortilla chip layer. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients, ending with Monterey Jack cheese. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the cheese is melted in the middle, about 30 minutes.
  • Easy Bolognese Recipe

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    Ingredients
    1 3/4 cups chopped onion
    2/3 cup chopped celery
    1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
    6 garlic cloves, minced
    375 grams ground beef, extra lean
    1 1/2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
    1 cup lower-sodium beef broth
    1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
    2 tablespoons tomato paste
    2 teaspoons sugar
    1 teaspoon dried thyme
    1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
    1/4 teaspoon salt

    Preparation

    1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery, carrot, and garlic to pan; sauté 4 minutes. Add beef, to vegetable mixture. Cook 5 minutes or until browned; stir to crumble. Drain meat mixture; place in a 6-quart electric slow cooker. Stir in tomatoes and remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours. Remove and discard .

    Quinoa with Chopped Prunes, Apples and Plums

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    To help the weight loss, we did the Dr. Oz’s 48-Hour Weekend Cleanse http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/48-hour-weekend-cleanse. This is the breakfast. It tastes OK. I felt great during and after the cleanse and was 2lbs lighter in 48 hours. Actually, I still make this for breakfast, in advance and reheat in the morning. Hope you enjoy this high fibre and protein breakfast.

    Ingredients
    Makes 1 serving

    1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
    1 cup water
    1 pinch nutmeg
    1 tsp grated ginger
    1 tbsp flax seed oil
    1/3 cup chopped prunes
    1/4 cup rice milk

    Directions

    In a small pot, stir 1/2 cup quinoa, a pinch of nutmeg and 1 tsp of grated ginger into a cup of water.
    Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover the pot and simmer for 10 minutes.
    Stir in the prunes and rice milk. Cover again and cook another 5 minutes.
    Before serving, stir in 1 tbsp of flaxseed oil.

    http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/48-hour-weekend-cleanse

    Ravioli with Rose Sauce and Fresh Tomatoes

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    This was so quick and easy, I thought I would share. Truth be told it was a treat from the New Years Diet but, everyone (the kids) enjoyed it!! Victory!

    Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings
    Cook time:5 Minutes
    Prep time:10 Minutes

    Ingredients
    1 (20-oz.) package refrigerated spinach and cheese ravioli
    1 (16-oz.) container of rose sauce
    2 medium-size fresh tomatoes, chopped
    1/2 cup chopped fresh basil, optional
    1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

    Preparation

    1. Prepare pasta according to package directions.

    2. Meanwhile, pour Rose sauce into a medium saucepan. Stir in chopped tomatoes and 1/2 cup chopped basil, and cook over medium-low heat 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Toss with pasta, and top evenly with 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Garnish, if desired.

    Cabbage Soup, wait…it actually tastes good

    Not an April Fool’s joke!! This weight loss resolution is taking a serious turn, I’m making cabbage soup. My poor kids. I visited my mother in law at work with my son. I told her that dinner that night was cabbage soup, followed by “part of the weight loss routine”. An older man nearby responded with “blah, cabbage soup”. At least I am losing weight! Lucky 13 so far….

    Prep Time: 20 Minutes
    Cook Time: 25 Minutes
    Ready In: 45 Minutes
    Servings: 15

    Ingredients:
    5 carrots, chopped
    3 onions, chopped
    2 (16 ounce) cans whole peeled
    tomatoes, with liquid
    1 large head cabbage, chopped (I used a precut bag of cabbage- if I am eating cabbage I’m taking the easy route)
    1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
    2 quarts tomato juice
    10 stalks celery, chopped
    1 (14 ounce) can beef broth

    Directions:
    1. Place carrots, onions, tomatoes, cabbage, and celery in a large pot. Add onion soup mix, tomato juice, beef broth, and enough water to cover vegetables. Simmer until vegetables are tender.

    May be stored in the refrigerator for several days.