Tasty Cook Recipes

Creamy Broccoli Casserole

PREP TIME 5 Min
COOK TIME 40 Min
READY IN 45 Min
SERVINGS - 8

INGREDIENTS

* 1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli, thawed
* 2 tablespoons butter
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
* 2 cups milk
* 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
* 1 cup crushed buttery round crackers

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. Place broccoli in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, about 4 to 6 minutes; drain.

3. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in salt, flour, and milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbly. Stir in cream cheese until melted. Remove from heat, and stir in broccoli.

4. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of crushed crackers over the bottom of a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Slowly pour the broccoli mixture into the dish, and top with remaining crushed crackers.

5. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.

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Creamy Broccoli Casserole

Tags: broccoli, casserole, Vegetarian

24.Sep.08 Casseroles, Vegetarian Comments (0)

Raisin Rye Muffins

PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 15 Min
READY IN 30 Min
SERVINGS - 6

INGREDIENTS

* 1 cup rye flour
* 2 teaspoons baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 cup water
* 2 tablespoons honey
* 2 tablespoons canola oil
* 1/2 cup raisins

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Combine the water, honey and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in raisins.

2. Fill six muffin cups coated with nonstick cooking spray two-thirds full. Bake at 400 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

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Raisin Rye Muffins

Tags: muffins, rye

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Mexican Style Meatballs

PREP TIME 25 Min
COOK TIME 45 Min
READY IN 1 Hr 10 Min
SERVINGS - 20

INGREDIENTS

* 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
* 1 1/2 pounds ground pork
* 2 eggs
* 1 1/2 cups plain dried bread crumbs
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1/2 cup water
* 2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
* 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
* 4 teaspoons vegetable oil
* 2 small onions, minced
* 4 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 teaspoons ground cumin
* 2 cups chicken broth
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef and pork, eggs, bread crumbs, 1 teaspoon of salt, pepper, 2 cloves of minced garlic, and water using your hands. Form into 1 inch meatballs, and set aside on a piece of waxed paper.

2. Pour the diced tomatoes into the container of a blender along with the chipotle peppers. Blend until smooth, and set aside.

3. Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion; cook and stir until tender. Stir in the remaining garlic and cumin, and cook for a few minutes to release the aromas. Pour in the tomato mixture and chicken broth. Season with the remaining teaspoon of salt, and mix well. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat while you brown the meatballs.

4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Spray with cooking spray. Add meatballs, but do not crowd them. Fry them in two batches if necessary. Cook, stirring occasionally until browned on the outside. Remove from the skillet, and place into the pot of simmering sauce. Let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for about 30 minutes. Longer will not hurt them.

5. For special occasions, serve the meatballs in a chafing dish with the sauce, and garnish with cilantro.

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Mexican Style Meatballs

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Easy Pumpkin Muffins

PREP TIME 5 Min
COOK TIME 25 Min
READY IN 30 Min
SERVINGS - 12

INGREDIENTS

* 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
* 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
* 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12 cup muffin pan or line with paper liners.

2. In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves until smooth. Spoon equal amounts of batter into the prepared muffin cups.

3. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted in the center of one comes out clean.

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Easy Pumpkin Muffins

Tags: muffins, pumpkin

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Simple Thanksgiving Meatloaf

PREP TIME 20 Min
COOK TIME 1 Hr
READY IN 1 Hr 20 Min
SERVINGS - 4

INGREDIENTS

* 2 1/2 pounds ground turkey
* 1 1/2 cups chicken-flavor stuffing mix
* 2 eggs
* 1/3 cup milk

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. Mix together turkey, stuffing, eggs, and milk in a large bowl. Mixture will be lumpy. Spread mixture in 9×5 inch loaf pan.

3. Bake for 1 hour until temperature reads 165 degrees F in center of loaf.

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Simple Thanksgiving Meatloaf

Tags: meatloaf, Thanksgiving, turkey

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