Turkey Broccoli Roll-Ups

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Ingredients:

2 cups frozen broccoli cuts

1 tablespoon light sour cream

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/8 teaspoon dried dill weed

4 (1/8 inch thick) slices honey-roasted turkey breast

2 (3/4 oz.) slices Colby-Monterrey Jack cheese blend

Step-by-step

1. Microwave Directions: In microwave, cook broccoli as directed on package just until crisp-tender
2. Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine sour cream, mustard and dill; mix well.
3. Drain broccoli well; cut into smaller pieces, in necessary. Spread thin layer of sour cream mixture over each slice of turkey. Place rolls in broccoli on each. Roll turkey around broccoli, secure with toothpick. Place rolls in ungreased 8 inch square baking dish. Cover and microwave-safe waxed paper.
4. Microwave on HIGH for 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated, turning dish once halfway through cooking.
5. Cut each cheese slice crosswise in half; place half slice on each roll-up. Microwave on HIGH for 30 to 60 seconds or until cheese is melted. Remove Toothpick

2 servings

Menu Suggestion

Add a green salad with a light dressing and a dinner roll.

Jerk-Seasoned Chicken and Pepper Sauté

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Ingredients:

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into thin strips

2 teaspoons Caribbean jerk seasoning

1 (1 lb.) pkg. frozen bell pepper and onion stir fry

1/3 cup orange juice

2 teaspoons cornstarch

Step-by-step

1. Spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken and jerk seasoning; cook and stir 5 to 7 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
2. Add bell pepper and onion stir-fry; cover and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
3. Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine orange juice and cornstarch; blend until smooth. Add to mixture in skillet; cook and stir until bubbly and thickened.

4 (1-cup) servings

Menu Suggestion

This stir fry goes well with hot cooked rice.

Quick and Spicy Chicken and Rice

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Ingredients:

2 cups water

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 cups uncooked instant rice

3 cups frozen broccoli cuts

1 (8 oz.) jar pasteurized process cheese sauce with jalapeno peppers

8 oz. cooked chicken breast, cut into 1/2 inch cubes

Step-by-step

1. In large saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Add rice and broccoli; return to a boil. Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes
2. Stir in cheese sauce and chicken; cook over low heat for 2 to 4 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.

4 (1 1/2-cup) servings

Ingredient Substitution

For a less spicy version of this dish, substitute regular-flavor cheese for the jalapeno flavor

Hashbrown Casserole

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Servings: 12 

Ingredients

• 2 pounds frozen hash browns, thawed
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 can (10.75 ounces) cream of chicken soup
• 1 pint sour cream
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 11 x 14 inch casserole or baking dish with cooking spray.
2. In large bowl, combine all ingredients and stir together. Spread evenly in prepared pan. Bake for 45 minutes until top is golden brown.

Crispy Chicken Parmigiana

Makes 6 servings

·         2 large eggs

·         1 teaspoon salt

·         1/8 teaspoon black pepper

·         6 boneless, skinless chicken-breast halves

·         1 cups crushed club crackers (or Panko)

·         ½ cup vegetable oil

·         1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce

·         ¼ teaspoon dried basil

·         1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

·         1 tablespoon butter

·         ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

·         6 slices mozzarella cheese

Directions:

1.      Spray a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray

2.      Whisk eggs, salt and pepper until blended. Dip chicken in egg mixture and coat with cracker crumbs (or Panko).

3.      Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken. Cook chicken until browned on both sides, about 3 minutes per side; drain. Arrange in a single layer in prepared baking dish.

4.      Preheat the oven to 350⁰F. Wipe skillet with paper towels. Combine tomato sauce, basil and garlic powder in the skillet and mix well. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally; reduce heat.

5.      Simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thickened, about 6 minutes. Stir in butter. Pour over the chicken. Sprinkle with the Parmesan.

6.      Bake, covered, for 30 minutes; remove the cover. Top each chicken breast with mozzarella. Bake for 10 minutes longer.

Apple-Glazed Beef Brisket

Makes 4 servings

·         1 (5 lbs) beef brisket, trimmed

·         1 medium onion, cut into quarters

·         2 cloves garlic, cut into halves

·         10 whole cloves

·         1 ¼ cups apple jelly

·         1/3 cup dry white wine or white-wine vinegar

·         3 tablespoon minced green onions

·         3 tablespoons brown mustard

·         ¾ teaspoon cracked black pepper

·         ¾ teaspoon curry powder

·         ½ teaspoon salt

Directions:

1.      Place beef, onion, garlic and cloves in an ovenproof Dutch oven. Add just enough water to cover beef.

2.      Bring beef mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer until beef is tender, about 2 ½ to 3 hours. Drain, discarding onion, garlic and cloves. Return beef to Dutch oven

3.      Preheat the oven to 325^o F.

4.      Combine apple jelly, wine, green onions, brown mustard, black pepper, curry powder and salt in a small saucepan and mix well. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Brush beef with the apple glaze.

5.      Bake beef, basting frequently with apple glaze, for 45 minutes. Cool slightly. Transfer the beef to a heated serving platter. Slice and serve immediately.

Hint: Drain liquid from beef through a cheesecloth to remove onions, garlic and cloves.  

Confetti Potato Salad

Makes 6 servings

·         2 ½ pounds medium potatoes

·         1 cup chopped red bell pepper

·         1 cup sliced pitted black olives

·         1 cup frozen peas, thawed

·         ½ cup mayonnaise

·         1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard

·         ¼ cup cider vinegar

·         2 tablespoon chopped red onion

·         ½ teaspoon celery seeds

·         ½ teaspoon salt

·         1/8 teaspoon black pepper

·         Leaf lettuce, optional

Directions:

1.      Prepare elbow macaroni according to package directions, but do not add salt. Drain macaroni in colander; place under cold running water to cool. Drain thoroughly.

2.      Remove the stems and seeds from red and green bell peppers. Chop bell peppers and set aside.

3.      For dressing, in a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, cider vinegar, sugar, salt and black pepper until well blended

4.      Add cooked cooled macaroni. Chopped celery, chopped bell peppers and chopped onion to bowl. Toss with dressing to coat evenly.

5.      Place salad on serving platter. Garnish with cherry tomatoes, If desired, and serve.