Recipes

Alfredo Pasta

Alfredo Pasta

A delicious pasta dish
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes

Ingredients

  • Noodles
  • Alfredo sauce
  • 1/4 cup tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup yellow pepper
  • 1/4 cup green pepper

Instructions

  • Grab a hot plate and pot
  • Add 5 cups of water to pot
  • Add a pinch of salt to pot
  • Cover pot with top
  • Turn hot plate on medium heat
  • Boil water until bubbles appear in pot
  • Once water is boiled add pasta to pot
  • Cook pasta for 10 minutes
  • Wash all vegetables
  • Grab a cutting board and knife
  • Dice 1/4 cup tomatoes
  • Chop 1/4 cup yellow peppers
  • Chop 1/4 cup green peppers
  • Grab a strainer and place it in the sink
  • Once pasta is cooked pour pasta in strainer to get water out
  • Grab a pan
  • Add 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil to pan
  • Add all vegetables to pan
  • Cook vegetables for 5 minutes
  • Add alfredo sauce to pan
  • Let sauce simmer for 8 minutes
  • Add pasta to the saucepan

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Chip Cookies

A classic and delicious dessert
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 24

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Cooking spray
  • Cookie Sheet
  • Mixing Spoon
  • Spatula

Ingredients

  • 3 cup All-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup softened butter
  • 2 eggs

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees
  • Add 3 cups of all purpose flour to bowl
  • Add 3/4 cup brown sugar to bowl
  • Add 2 eggs into bowl
  • Microwave 1 cup butter until soft
  • Add 1 cup softened butter to bowl
  • Mix ingredients together until dough is creamy
  • Add 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips to bowl
  • Fold chocolate chips into creamy mix
  • Get cookie sheet pan
  • Spray cookie sheet pan with cooking spray
  • Take spoon full of dough and roll into small ball
  • Place cookies about 2 inches apart from each other
  • Place in oven
  • Bake for 8-10 mins or until golden brown
  • Remove and let cool

NO-BAKE OATMEAL COOKIES

NO-BAKE OATMEAL COOKIES

A no-bake treat that's good all day.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour

Equipment

  • Measuring spoons
  • Medium-sized microwave-safe bowl
  • Measuring cup
  • Spoon, for stirring
  • Tablespoon
  • Baking Sheet
  • Spatula or drinking glass

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons peanut or almond butter
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3/4 cups “quick” or “1-minute” oats the smallest kind
  • 1/4 cup shredded dried coconut sweetened or unsweetened
  • Pinch of salt if your nut butter is unsalted

Instructions

  • Put the nut butter and honey in the bowl and put it in the microwave. Cook until the nut butter is melted and the honey is liquid-y, 30 seconds to 1 minute, depending on your microwave.
  • Carefully remove the bowl from the microwave.
  • Add the oats and coconut and stir well. Add the salt, if using.
  • Use a tablespoon to form the mixture into balls, and put them on the baking sheet. Use the spatula or the bottom of the glass to press down gently until they form “cookies.” (If some of the dough sticks to the spatula or glass while you’re doing this, just peel it off and use your fingers to reform the cookie.)
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  • Enjoy or store in an airtight container up to 2 days.

No-Bake Cranberry Granola Cookies

No-Bake Cranberry Granola Cookies

Ingredients

  • 11 oz Nature Valley oats ‘n dark chocolate protein granola
  • 1 cup chopped sweetened dried cranberries
  • 1 cup pistachio nuts
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  • In a bag, crush Nature Valley bars into small pieces using a rolling pin
  • Line cookie sheet with waxed paper.
  • In large bowl, mix granola, cranberries and pistachio nuts.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, mix brown sugar, corn syrup and peanut butter.
  • Heat to boiling over medium-high heat (2 or 3 setting on Hot Plate) stirring constantly.
  • Boil and stir 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat
  • Stir in vanilla.
  • Pour syrup over granola mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
  • Using a 1/4 measuring cup, scoop mixture onto waxed paper.
  • Cool completely, about 30 minutes.

Banana Smores

Banana Smores

An easy to make dessert

Ingredients

  • 1 Banana peeled
  • Miniature marshmallows
  • Semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal slightly crushed

Instructions

  • Preheat toaster oven to 400F.
  • Slice banana lengthwise and slightly open. Place on a rectangle of aluminum foil.
  • Insert marshmallows and chocolate chips into the sliced banana.
  • Wrap up banana. Bake at 400F for 5-6 minutes.
  • Top with cereal. After melt has slightly cooled eat with a spoon.

Meatball Subs

Meatball Subs

A delicious, warm sandwich.
Course Sandwich
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 1

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Medium Bowl
  • Baking Pan
  • Spoon
  • Cooking spray

Ingredients

  • 1/4 lb. lean ground beef
  • 3 RITZ Crackers finely crushed
  • 2 Tbs KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese
  • 1/3 cup Marinara Pasta Sauce
  • 1 hot dog bun

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • Mix meat, cracker crumbs, Parmesan cheese and 2 Tbs of the marinara sauce in medium bowl.
  • Shape into 3 meatballs, about the size of a golf ball
  • Place 2 inches apart, in shallow baking pan sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake for 15 min. or until meatballs are cooked through (160F).
  • Place 3 meatballs on hotdog bun
  • Top with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese (if desired)
  • Place back in oven for 5 minutes until cheese is melted
  • Wash up. Making meatballs is hands-on work, so put food safety at the top of your to-do list. Keep things clean by washing your hands before and after this recipe.

Burgers

Burgers

A classic for a reason.
Course Main Course, Sandwich
Cuisine American
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 1

Equipment

  • George Forman cooker, Griddle, or Skillet
  • Splatula

Ingredients

  • 4 oz Ground Meat Beef or Turkey
  • 1 Hamburger bun
  • 1 Pinch Salt and Pepper
  • Sliced Cheese Optional
  • Tomato Optional
  • Onion Optional
  • Ketchup Optional
  • Mustard Optional
  • Mayonnaise Optional

Instructions

  • Pre heat cooking device. (George foreman (set to 400F), Griddle (375F), Skillet (3 setting)
  • Divide the meat and gently form it into balls. (Don’t overwork the meat or it will become dry and tough.)
  • Flatten the balls into 1/2-inch-thick patties. Also flatten the top and sides of each patty to ensure that the thickness is the same throughout.
  • Use your fingers to make a shallow well in the top of each patty. Season the patties with salt and pepper.
  • Cook, with the wells facing up, until the burgers release easily, 4 to 5 minutes for medium. (Don’t press or flatten.)
  • Flip; cook 4 to 5 minutes more. If you want cheese, add a slice of cheese at this time.
  • When finished, put burger on bun, add whatever condiments (like ketchup, mustard, tomato, mayo, ect.) you like and enjoy!

Egg in a Hole

Egg in a Hole

A simple breakfast using toast and eggs.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 1
Cost 5

Equipment

  • Griddle/Pan
  • Spatula
  • Stove

Ingredients

  • 1 slice of bread
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • With a rim of a glass or cup, press a hole in the center of the slice of bread.
  • Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-low heat (about 350 degrees and melt in the butter.
  • When the butter is all spread out, place the bread in the skillet
  • Crack the egg straight into the center of the hole.
  • Sprinkle the egg with salt and pepper.
  • Cook until the egg sets a bit on the bottom. After about a minute, flip it over with a spatula and salt and pepper the other side.
  • Move the toast around in the skillet, soaking up all of the glorious butter.
  • Let it cook until the yolk feels soft. Here’s the key: golden brown toast, white (not browned/burned) whites, soft unbroken yolk.
  • Using spatula take off griddle, and transfer to plate. Enjoy!

Turkey Tacos

Turkey Tacos

Some nice tacos made of Turkey
Course Main Course
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Pan
  • Measuring cup
  • Spatula
  • Spoon

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound ground turkey
  • 1 packet packet taco seasoning
  • 1 diced Onion
  • 1 Head Lettuce
  • 6 Taco Shells
  • 2 cup Shredded Cheese
  • 1 cup Sour cream Optional
  • Tomato Optional
  • Vegtable Oil

Instructions

  • Using a knife and cutting board chop your onion into small pieces.
  • Put your onion to the side for later.
  • Place your ground turkey meat into a bowl.
  • Add your preferred seasonings (Taco seasoning, pepper, salt, onion powder, etc.)
  • Mix your ground turkey meat all together to cover it with seasoning.
  • Turn a hotplate with skillet on medium heat.
  • Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to pan to warm pan.
  • Once pan is hot add your chopped onions to the pan and cook until they are soft
  • Next, Add your seasoned turkey meat to the pan, stirring consistently
  • Cook your turkey meat for 10-15 minutes or until completely brown
  • Turn your hot plate off and place turkey meat onto a plate
  • Optional: Using a knife and cutting board dice tomatoes and shred lettuce into small pieces
  • Place taco shells in toaster oven for 5 minutes
  • Add your turkey meat, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and sour cream as desired
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Easy Pumpkin Dip

Easy Pumpkin Dip

This is a great recipe for fall. Serve with sliced apples.
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Equipment

  • Mixer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Mixing Spoon

Ingredients

  • 15 ounces Pumpkin Filling can
  • 3/4 cup low-fat cream cheese
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin

Instructions

  • Beat cream cheese, brown sugar, and canned pumpkin together with an electric mixer on medium speed in a bowl until light and creamy, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add maple syrup and cinnamon and beat until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.