Cherry Crisp

Cherry Crisp

Monday, January 31, 2011

Asian Sesame Stir Fry

225 g (1/4 of 900-g pkg.) spaghetti, uncooked
1/2 cup Kraft Signature Asian Sesame Dressing
3/4 lb. (340 g) uncooked peeled deveined large shrimp or whatever meat you like
1 Tbsp. grated ginger root (I used a few dashes of ground ginger)
1/2 lb. (225 g) snow peas, stems removed or your favourite veggie blend (I used a frozen Thai veggie blend instead of fresh veggies)
1 red pepper, cut into thin strips
2 Tbsp. lite soy sauce
4 Tbsp. Kraft Smooth Peanut Butter
2 green onions, sliced
1 Tbsp. sesame seed (I used 1/4 cup toasted whole almonds)

COOK spaghetti as directed on package. Stir together dressing, peanut butter and soya sauce. Add ground ginger, if using ginger root fry with meat when meat is almost done.Meanwhile, fry meat in frying pan. Once cooked add veggies and sauce. Cook on medium heat about 5 minutes or until veggies are tender crisp. Add last two ingredients when ready to eat.

DRAIN spaghetti. Serve topped with shrimp mixture.

Thursday, January 6, 2011

"Mennonite Lasagna"

9 Lasagna Noodles either boiled as per directions on box or the ready bake variety
2 cups creamed cottage cheese
1 egg
1/4 tsp. dried onion flakes or onion salt
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
2 cups cooked mashed potatoes
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. dried onion flakes or onion salt
1 tbsp. Epicure cheese chives and bacon dip mix (optional)
1/8 tsp. pepper

Line 8x10 baking dish with 3 noodles. In medium bowl mix cottage cheese, egg, and first amount of onion flakes. Spoon over noodles and spread. I saved about 1/2 cup of the cottage cheese mixture for the top of the lasagna. Other topping option is to put fried onions on top. Cover with another layer of noodles. Mix together cheddar cheese, seasonings and mashed potatoes. Spread over noodles. Cover with layer of noodles. Top with left over cottage cheese and grated cheddar cheese or fried onions. Bake 30 minutes in 350 degree oven. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. Can be served with sour cream if desired.

Cheesy Pepperoni Bake

1 - 3.5 oz. package sliced pepperoni, divided (I have used farmer sausage cubed or summer sausage sliced instead of pepperoni)
1 - 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes
1 - 10.5 oz. can cream of mushroom soup
1 - 8 oz. package of elbow macaroni (I've used what ever small sized pasta I have)
1 - 8 oz. package shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup water

Reserving several pepperoni slices for garnish, combine remaining pepperoni, tomatoes, soup, uncooked macaroni, 1 cup cheese and water in a 2 quart baking dish. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese on top. Garnish with reserved pepperoni. Cover and refrigerate overnight or at least 6 hours ( I usually prepare this around 10 am and am able to have supper around 5 pm) to allow macaroni to absorb liquids. Bake covered casserole in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is bubbly. Serves about 6.