Cheesy Tuna and Noodles

Ingredients

2 cans tuna, drained
1 can of cream of mushroom soup, regular or 98% fat free
half to three quarter a soup can of milk
2 Cups of Cheddar Cheese
8 oz medium egg noodles, cooked al dente (not overly soft, they will cook some more in the oven)
2 C frozen peas

Directions

Heat oven to 350. After noodles are cooked mix everything together, can reserve a bit of cheese to sprinkle on top. Put in a casserole dish and bake for 20-30 minutes or until heated through and bubbly.


**Note**

Do not have to add peas, I serve them on the side because Olivia does not like them in it.

Black Bean Chili

Makes 10 servings


It is great served with homemade flat bread or cornbread.

Ingredients
2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 lb ground beef, extra lean
1 can or 12 oz tomato juice
2 cans tomatoes, diced, do not drain
1 clove, garlic
1 cup onions
1 cup green peppers
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
2 tablespoons basil, dried
2 tablespoons cilantro, dried
2 tablespoons lime juice

Directions

1. Brown the beef in a non stick pan and drain if necessary.

2. Stir everything together in a heavy pot. Simmer covered for 30 minutes.

3. If the chili is too thick, add tomato juice or V8 as needed.



Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 296.7g (I figured this to be between 2-3 Cups, not sure if this is accurate though)
! Some items from this recipe could not be found or sized. This estimate is incomplete.

Amount Per Serving

Calories
480
Calories from Fat
41

% Daily Value*
Total Fat
4.6g
7%
Saturated Fat
1.5g
7%
Trans Fat
0.0g
Cholesterol
40mg
13%
Sodium
133mg
6%
Total Carbohydrates
73.8g
25%
Dietary Fiber
17.9g
72%
Sugars
6.5g
Protein
38.3g
Vitamin A 19% • Vitamin C 44%
Calcium 15% • Iron 41%

Black Bean, Rice, & Chicken Burrito

This is something else that went very well in our house. It is very filling and tastes great.

Ingredients:

3 chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cooked and shredded
options for seasoning for chicken: taco seasoning OR garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper
1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups of rice, cooked according to package
salsa of your choice
taco sauce of your choice
2 C cheddar cheese or taco blend cheese
Chi-Chi's Flour tortillas, burrito size


Direction:

Heat 1 T of olive oil in pan, sprinkle each side of chicken with seasoning of your chice. Cook chicken 5-10 min or until done. Cool for a bit and then pull apart so it is shredded.

Put black beans in a microwave safe container and cook on high for 2-3 minutes.

Place Tortilla on a plate and spoon a layer of rice, beans, salsa and/or taco sauce, chicken, and cheese. Feel free to layer however you want. Roll up into a burrito.

Broccoli, Spinach, & Chicken Bake

This went over very well in my house. It is in my husband's top 5 favorite dishes now.




2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cooked and cut into bite size pieces, about 1 lb
2 (10-oz.) pkg. frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
1 (10-oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
2 (10 3/4-oz.) cans cream of mushroom soup, regular or 98% fat free
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 small onion, diced
2 cups (8 oz.) sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup mayonnaise, regular or light
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 garlic clove
1 T olive oil
20-36 round buttery crackers, crushed

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350.

Cooking chicken:
Heat the olive oil in a pan. Sauté onion and garlic for 5 min and then add the cut up chicken. Cook for 5-10 min and then remove from heat when done.

Mix the first 11 ingredient together until combined. Spoon into a lightly greased 13x9 baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with crushed crackers. Bake 45-50 minutes.

One Dish Chicken and Rice Bake

This is one of our favorite meals. I got this from a Campbell's soup label and have been making it for years. I think next time I make it I am going to use pork chops instead of chicken.

From: Campbell's Kitchen
Prep: 5 minutes
Bake: 45 minutes
Serves: 4

Chicken and rice paired with a creamy mushroom sauce bake together for a delicious one-dish meal that's easy to clean up.

Ingredients:

1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (Regular or 98% Fat Free)
1 cup water *
3/4 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound)

Directions:

Stir the soup, water, rice, paprika and black pepper in a 2-quart shallow baking dish. Top with the chicken. Season with additional paprika and black pepper. Cover the baking dish.

Bake at 375°F. for 45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.

*For creamier rice, increase the water to 1 1/3 cups.

Serving Suggestion: Serve with a steamed vegetable blend and crusty whole wheat rolls. For dessert serve fresh apple slices and store-bought caramel sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Information

Using Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup : Calories 331, Total Fat 7g, Saturated Fat 2g, Cholesterol 76mg, Sodium 601mg, Total Carbohydrate 33g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Protein 30g, Vitamin A 2%DV, Vitamin C 0%DV, Calcium 2%DV, Iron 14%DV

Using Campbell's® Condensed 98% Fat Free Cream of Mushroom Soup : Calories 312, Total Fat 5g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 75mg, Sodium 454mg, Total Carbohydrate 33g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Protein 30g, Vitamin A 2%DV, Vitamin C 0%DV, Calcium 4%DV, Iron 14%DV

Pumpkin Muffins

RECIPE FOR PUMPKIN MUFFINS
From Gourmet November 2006
Adapted from the American Club
Makes 1 dozen
Active time: 15 min.
Start to finish: 1 hour


INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 cup canned solid-pack pumpkin (from a 15-oz can) (I accidentally put the entire 15 oz. can in, with no ill effects at all)
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 tsp pumpkin-pie spice (a combo of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and allspice)
(1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger, 1/8 teaspoon of ground allspice or ground cloves, 1/8 teaspoon of ground nutmeg. Makes 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice)

1 1/4 cups plus 1 Tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon

Equipment: 12 foil or paper muffin liners; a muffin pan with 12 (1/2-cup) muffin cups


DIRECTIONS:

Put oven rack in middle positioned preheat oven toe 350F. Put liners in muffin cups.
Whisk together flour and baking powder in a small bowl.
Whisk together pumpkin, oil, eggs, pumpkin-pie spice, 1.25 cups sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl until smooth, then whisk in flour mixture until just combined.

Stir together cinnamon and remaining 1 tablespoon sugar in another bowl.

Divide batter among muffin cups (each should be about 3/4 full), then sprinkle tops with cinnamon-sugar mixture. Bake until puffed and golden brown and a wooden pick or skewer inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.

Cool in pan on a rack 5 minutes, then transfer muffins from pan to rack and cool to warm or room temperature.

Taco Soup

This soup is very filling and has a bite to it. I think next time I make it I am going to add another can of corn to it.

Makes 8

4 cans Navy or Northern Beans
1 can Mexican tomatoes
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can corn (drained)
1 package taco seasoning
1 package fat free ranch dressing mix

Mix in a large saucepan. Heat and serve.