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Easy as hell pizza balls by ~1wolfmadien on deviantART. Foodbuzz 24, 24, 24: Chinese Buffet at Home. It is no secret that I have an obsession with Chinese cuisine. The place that started it all was a local Chinese buffet here in Michigan. After frequent visits to the buffet over the years, I finally decided to take a stab at cooking my own Chinese dishes at home. The majority of the dishes were delicious and I began cooking different Chinese meals every week, but I had always wanted more variety just like the buffet. I had always wondered, “what if I could create a Chinese buffet at home?” I have wanted to do this for along time so I was very excited when I was chosen to be part of the 24,24,24 event presented by Foodbuzz. In this article I will explain how to create your own Chinese buffet at home. The Menu:Main course- Sesame Chicken Orange Chicken Kung Pao Chicken Meat on a Stick (Chicken Skewers)Appetizers- Crab Rangoons Egg RollsSide Dishes- Garlic Green Beans Fried Rice Egg Drop SoupDessert- Buffet Style Doughnuts The Recipes: Sesame Chicken- Cooking Instructions: Orange Chicken-

Olive Garden Pasta E Fagioli Recipe #1927 from CDKitchen. Ingredients 3 teaspoons oil2 pounds ground beef12 ounces onion, chopped14 ounces carrots, slivered14 ounces celery, diced48 ounces tomatoes, canned, diced2 cups cooked red kidney beans2 cups cooked white kidney beans88 ounces beef stock3 teaspoons oregano2 1/2 teaspoons pepper5 teaspoons parsley, (fresh chopped)1 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce48 ounces spaghetti sauce8 ounces dry shell pasta, or other pasta directions Saute beef in oil in large 10-qt. pot until beef starts to brown.

Add onions, carrots, celery and tomatoes and simmer for about 10 minutes. Drain and rinse beans and add to the pot. Also add beef stock, oregano, pepper, Tabasco, spaghetti sauce, and noodles. Cook's notes Just cut the recipe in 1/2 for smaller family needs! Nutrition 219 calories, 9 grams fat, 24 grams carbohydrates, 10 grams protein per cup. ratings & reviews Jan 28, 2014 Lightpoint1 Love this recipe. Jan 14, 2014 Yourmom415 I LOVE this recipe and have shared it with so many people! Jan 12, 2014 Mo I love this recipe. Dee. Chicken Pot Muffins Recipe. Alright y’all. It’s the last week in the H-E-B Meal Maker Challenge and soon I’ll be done begging for votes. I can’t thank you ALL enough for voting for me.

I really appreciate your support. If things continue like they are, it looks like I’ll be one of the finalists that will compete in the final challenge and get to meet Celebrity Chef, George Duran! But, let’s get to the recipe. When I first learned that this weeks special ingredient was H-E-B Frozen Vegetables, I was anything but inspired. I’m glad this ingredient was last because it gave me a few weeks to ponder on my recipe. And then it happened. I remembered doing my Pepperoni Pizza Muffins and decided to do something along the same lines — except reinvent the Chicken Pot Pie into a Chicken Pot Muffin. And that’s what I did. Chicken Pot Muffins A new twist on the Chicken Pot Pie. Author: Crystal @ SimplyBeingMommy.com Recipe type: Main Serves: 8 Ingredients Instructions Heat oven to 375.Cook frozen vegetables as directed on the bag. Notes. Under 300 Calorie Dinner Healthy Shepherd's Pie. I am a huge fan of shepherd’s pie.

There is something about the meat and vegetable filling covered with cheesy mashed potatoes. I know there are so many variations of the dish, but mine seems to be loved by everyone who visits. While we are very basic and use peas and carrots, you can really add whichever vegetables your family prefers; whether that is beans, corn or something else. I took my original recipe and made improvements to make this a bit healthier. This is an under 300 calorie dinner and low in fat as well as filling. Eat with a side salad for a satisfying dinner. Enjoy. Healthy Shepherd’s Pie Lower calorie and lower fat shepherd’s pie with ground sirloin, vegetables topped with healthy mashed potatoes Author: Nichol@KiddiesCorner Deals Type: Entree Serves: 8 Ingredients Instructions Preheat oven to 375°Place potatoes, and garlic in a pot of water.

Nutrition Information Cals: 263 Fat: 8 Carbs: 29 Protein: 19. Baked Crab Rangoon. Pasta Fagioli. Recipe: sweet & sour chicken. I was ridiculously excited when I came across this recipe for homemade sweet and sour chicken. You guys, it is SO GOOD. It’s a little involved with several steps (coating chicken, frying a little bit, then baking) but it is all worth it. Trust me. Start with a plate of chicken breast, cut into chunks. Mix up your sauce: ketchup, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic powder. Dip the chicken into cornstarch and then in beaten egg. Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and coat all the pieces with the sauce. Bake that for about an hour, turning the pieces once or twice. Serve it all together and enjoy! Sweet and Sour ChickenIngredients 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Salt and pepper 1 cup cornstarch 2 eggs, beaten 1/4 cup canola oilFor the sauce (1 batch) 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup ketchup 1 cup vinegar 2 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon garlic powderPreparation Cut boneless chicken breasts into chunks, season with salt and pepper.

Cheesy Florentine Biscuit Cups. March 22, 2011 1:37 pm · Posted by Lauren G I looove refrigerated Pillsbury biscuits, mostly because I like popping open the can, but they're also delicious and easy to make. I wanted something different than just your everyday biscuit, so I looked up some recipes on the Pillsbury website. I had most of the ingredients on hand (with a few substitutions) so I chose this one. 2 tablespoons unsalted or salted butter 1 box (9 oz) frozen chopped spinach 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 can (16.3 oz) Pillsbury® Grands!

4 oz thick-cut slices Canadian bacon, cut into 1/4-inch cubes (I used ham lunchmeat) 4 eggs 2 cups shredded mild Cheddar cheese (8 oz) Heat oven to 350°F. In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Separate dough into 12 biscuits by peeling apart the layers. Break eggs into bowl and beat with a fork to mix whites and yolks evenly.

Bake 15-20 minutes or centers feel firm when touched and biscuits are golden brown. Chicken Enchilada Puffs. Broccoli Bites for Kids. File this under the Onion Soup Mix Recipe category, though there is no Lipton onion soup mix in site. I may even serve these at my next dinner party, they were that good! While babysitting for my 6 year old picky eater niece, I had to come up with a good lunch that would be fun for the two of us to make together. She is not a big broccoli fan (or any vegetable fan), but I told her we would add melted gooey cheese and form the patties with our hands. She was sold. Please don't laugh when you read this recipe, it is terrific and easy.

This would be a great vegetarian dinner along with a soup or salad. I made it my own by adding homemade breadcrumbs and fresh chopped steamed broccoli along with lowfat mozzarella cheese mixed with the cheddar. Broccoli Cheese Bites (adapted from My Tasty Treasures & WholeSomeBabyFood.com): Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl. With your hands, form small patties and lay on a parchment lined baking sheet. Let cool and enjoy! How to Make Crêpes Without a Crêperie. A brief tutorial on how to make crêpes at home, no crêperie required. Just you, your stove and a bit of batter and you’ll have a plate full of thin pancakes in no time at all. I’ve always wanted to live abroad, even if just for a short time. While the dream of leaving and exploring was there, the reality was and is that I remain fully rooted in the Midwest.In college I was a single parent. In order to declare my Spanish major, I had to get the mandatory study abroad waived.

Rather than live somewhere new and explore, I sat in my apartment and cooked, dreaming of leaving. I volunteered at an ESL school teaching English instead.One of my younger sisters, Rachel, lived in France for a year. Last year my youngest brother spent the year in Australia and Thailand. To the eggs and milk, add in flour, melted butter and a bit of salt. When it’s time to cook, heat a pan with rounded edges over medium-high heat. Cook the crêpe for 30 seconds or so.

And that’s it. Copyright © Food for My Family. Favorite Family Recipes: Mongolian Beef. I LOVE P.F. Changs but it can be a little pricy for what you actually get. I have been making this recipe for YEARS now and I always get rave reviews. Most people who have it say they actually like it MORE than P.F. Changs. You can make this dish for the entire family for the same price as one of these as a menu item!

It really does taste JUST like P.F. Chang’s Mongolian Beef! Ingredients 4 tsp. vegetable oil 2 tsp. ginger, minced 2 Tbsp. garlic, minced 1 c. soy sauce 1 c. water 1 c. brown sugar (packed) 2 c. vegetable oil 2 Lb. flank steaks ½ c. cornstarch 3 large green onions Instructions Make the sauce by heating 4 tsp. vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium/low heat. Butternut Squash Gnocchi. Nothing quite captures the flavors of butternut squash like these pillowy dumplings.

Dressed in a poppy seed and butter sauce, this dish is bound to be a fall-time favorite. Enjoy it with good friends and a nicely chilled bottle of Chardonnay. 1 small butternut squash1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese1 cup of flour, more as needed1 egg1 teaspoon of nutmeg1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt 1. Remove the end of the squash with the stem and then divide the whole thing in two by cutting it near the bulbous base.

Then halve both of those sections lengthwise. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Gnocchi is best served with a lightweight sauce. Visit the Green Wine Guide for more vegetarian recipes and wine pairings. What’s for Dinner: Mexican Taco Pasta Shells. I was going to finish my chevron toy box last night that I’ve been working on for a couple of days but it was 100 degrees outside. Yeah, not gonna happen. So, guess I had to cook a yummy meal for my hubby since he was actually home for dinner! Ok, one of his favorites: Mexican Taco Pasta Shells. I first stumbled upon a similar recipe from one of my mom’s cookbooks back in the day (Great American Favorite Brand Name Cookbook).

Ingredients: 1 1/4 pounds of ground beef1 package Philadelphia Cream cheese1 tablespoon chili powder1 box jumbo pasta shells, cooked & drained1 cup taco sauce2 cups taco blend shredded cheese1 cup crushed tortilla chips1 cup sour cream1/2 cup salsa1/2 cup sliced black olives (optional) Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly butter 13×9 inch panCook beef in large skillet until brown. Here’s some photos to guide you through the recipe! That’s about it!