Tuna Noodle Casserole

So I threw this together with some ingredients I found in the cupboard last night. I wasn't up for a trip to the grocery store in the rain and this was the result. Turns out, it was awesome!

Ingredients :

-egg noodles
-2 cans of tuna drained
-1 can of peas drained
-1 can cream mushroom soup
-1 cup milk
-1/2 cup of sour cream
-sea salt
-pepper
-1/2 cup grated parm cheese

Optional Ingredients :

-dry onion
-basil
-minced garlic
-pesto
-fresh cilantro
-seasoned bread crumbs

Method :

-Preheat oven to 350 degrees
-Boil noodles and drain
-Mix all ingredients accept bread crumbs
-Top with a thin layer of bread crumbs
-Bake for 45 min.

Stuffed Acorn Squash

I could eat this stuff everyday! Great for a hearty fall dinner. There are so many different recipes for acorn squash, but it's great just baked and on it's own as well!

Ingredients :

-Acorn Squash
-Veggie Burger (You could use ground turkey, beef, etc. I used MorningStar Tomato Basil Veggie Burger)
-Grated Parm Cheese (Just a pinch)
-Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese (A few pinches)

Method :

-Preheat Oven to 350 degrees
-Slice acorn squash in half
-Scoop out seeds and middle section
-Cover a cookie sheet with water and place squash halves cut-side down
-Bake for 30 min. or until tender
-Flip halves over and reduce oven temp to 325 degrees
-Mush up your veggie burger or meat and place half in each half of squash
-Sprinkle cheeses on top
-Place back in oven for 5-10 min.

All I have to say is YUUUUMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!

Fried Green Tomatoes

Fried green tomatoes..............are the best! My first time making them leaves me wondering why I never tried before. They're so easy and great anytime of year! They are a great appetizer or side dish!

Ingredients :

-Green Tomatoes - Firm
-Olive Oil
-Panko, Bread Crumbs or Cornmeal (I used Panko and Seasoned Bread Crumbs)
-Flour (I didn't use, but you can)
-Salt
-Pepper
-Garlic Powder

(Be creative and add any seasonings!)


Method :

-Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl
-Slice tomatoes to your liking
-Dip tomato slices into olive oil
-Coat slices with dry ingredients on both sides
-Place a skilled on stovetop, medium heat, add a little olive oil and cook slices for 4 min. per side


You can serve plain or with a remoulade or vinaigrette. I just used a little creamy Caesar. Enjoy!

Ann's Tasty Taco Wraps

My good friend Ann really knows how to make a great party better!!!!

Ingredients :

- 1 package wraps (I use Mission spinach or garlic herb)
- 2 / 8 oz low fat cream cheeses
- 1 package dry taco seasoning
- 1/2 small can diced green chilies (drained)
- 1/2 can diced tomatoes with green chilies (drained and I use Rotel brand)
- diced jalapenos (drained) , more or less whatever temp of heat you like

Method :

- Microwave cream cheese for about 1.5 min. to soften
- Mix cream cheese in a bowl with other ingredients
- Spread evenly onto wraps, roll up firmly, cover and put in fridge for
about 2 hours.
- Take out, slice and CHOMP!!!!

Mom's Potato Casserole

BEST COMFORT FOOD EVER!!!!!

Ingredients :

- 32 oz. bag of frozen tater tots or cubed potatoes
- 16 oz. container sour cream (i like the reduced fat)
- 10.75 oz. can of cream of chicken
- 10.75 oz. can of cream of celery
- 2 cup package of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 single DRY package of hidden valley ranch salad dressing and seasoning

Method :

- mix all in a large, greased bowl
- heat at 350 degrees for 45 min. - 1hr.

This makes a great side dish for a cold day, holiday dinner or picnic. I like to have them as my main dish with just a side salad too ;)

Asian Green Beans

I was really impressed with these! I came across a recipe that had some of the ingredients I used, but I added some and took some out to make it my own. It's always fun to play around and create something that tastes great!

Ingredients -

- 1 lb. (or any amount) of fresh or frozen green beans
- olive oil
- balsamic
- soy sauce
- terriyaki sauce
- sea salt

Method -

- Place green beans in a sautè pan
- Sprinkle with sea salt and add all other ingredients to you liking
(You may need to add a little water if your using fresh green beans)
- Sautè over medium-high heat - don't let green beans get soggy
- Drain off excess juices


Enjoy! Great side dish that doesn't take long!

Kristy's Guacamole

Ingredients :

-2 Avocados
-1 Small Handful Diced Tomato
-1 Small Handful Diced Onion
-2 Chopped Garlic Cloves
-Fresh Chopped Cilantro
-Juice of Half or Whole Lime
-Dash of Black Pepper

Spicy -

-Add Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

Mix It :

- Mix all together and allow avocado to be chunky.

Kristy Keller really knows her guacamole! Thanks for this awesome recipe Kristy!!!!!