Baked Rotini (6-8 servings)

1 lb ground sirlion
1 small onion chopped
1 small bell pepper chopped
1 4 oz can sliced mushrooms (drained)
1  28 oz. can of tomatoes (chopped, drained)
1 6 oz. can tomato paste
1 tsp. salt
1/2 package of uncooked Rotini
1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup of shredded 4 cheeses

In medium skillet, combine beef, onion, and green pepper.
Cook until beef is browned and veggies tender.
Stir in the next 8 ingredients, bring to boil.
Reduce heat; simmer 20-30 minutes.

Prepare rotini according to package instructions, drain.
Drain meat sauce and combine with rotina.  Mix well.
Layer 1/2 of mixture into 3 quart baking dish.
Top with 1 cup Mozzarela cheese.
Repeat layers with remaining mixtures and more cheese.
Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes until bubbly.

Leftovers can be frozen to microwave later.  If dry, just add water.

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Working Girl's Casserole

1 lb. ground beef
chopped onion
mashed potatoes
sliced cheese

Brown beef and onions, drain. 
Put potatoes in casserole dish with hole in middle.
  Add beef in hole.  Cover with cheese. 
Bake 400 degrees for 20-30 minutes.

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Oven fried Cod

Dip cod fillets in mik or egg and then  in corn meal.
 Add oregano and pepper.
Bake AT 450 degrees for 10 minutes.

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Oven fried Chicken

  * 8 chicken drumsticks
    * salt and pepper
    * 1/4 cup mayonnaise
    * 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
    * 1/2 to 3/4 cup corn flake crumbs
    * 4 tablespoons butter

Preeat oven to 375°.
Wash chicken and pat dry. Sprinkle all over with salt and pepper. 
Combine the mayonnaise and mustard. 
Coat thicken well with the mayonnaise and mustard mixture.
 Dip into corn flake crumbs, turning, until well crusted.
 Place in a lightly greased baking dish and drizzle 
about 1 1/2 teaspoons of butter over each drumstick.

Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until drumsticks are done.

Serves 4 to 6.
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Crunchy Onion Chicken

Dip drumsticks in egg.   Then put in bag with crushed french fried onions.
Shake bag to coat chicken.  Place in foil lined/greased pan.
Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes.
6.25 gm carb per drumstick

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Oven Fried Chicken 2

Ingredients:

   Cooking Spray

    20 whole grain, saltine-like crackers pulsed to fine crumbs in a food processor. (about 1/2 cup)
    2 1/2 cups whole grain corn flakes pulsed to fine crumbs in a food processor. (about 1/2 cup)
2 tbsp sesame seeds
3/4 tsp cayenne pepper
 1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 large egg whites
1 cup lowfat plain yogurt
1 tbsp dijon mustard
1/2 tsp salt
4 chicken breast halves, bone in, skin removed, rinsed and patted dry.
4 chicken thighs, bone in, skin removed, rinsed and patted dry.

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
Combine the saltine and corn flake crumbs, sesame seeds, cayenne and garlic powder in shallow bowl.
In a large bowl, combine the egg whites, yogurt, mustard and salt. 
Add the chicken pieces and coat thoroughly with the yogurt mixture.
 Then, one at a time, dip the chicken pieces in the cracker mixture,
 packing the crumbs evenly onto the chicken. 
Arrange the chicken on the prepared baking sheet
 and spray the tops lightly with cooking spray. 
Bake until the juices run clear when the chicken 
is pierced with a knife, 45-50 minutes. 

Serving size: 1 breast or 2 thighs. Makes 6 servings. 270 calories/serving.
 5g total fat/1g sat fat. 85mg cholesterol. 590mg sodium. 21 total carbs. 1g fiber. 33g protein.

 

 

Thanks to Julia for letting me copy this recipe from her blog:

Spinach, bacon & goats cheese frittata recipe

Serves 4

1 tbsp rapeseed or sunflower oil

75g pancetta or bacon, cut into small cubes

4 shallots (I used one med red onion coz I forgt to buy shallots)

100g spinach (or a few handfuls)

8 medium eggs (I used 6...but they were a 'large' medium! :) )

25g hard cheese (Parmesan / cheddar / etc)

A grating of nutmeg

100g soft goats cheese crumbled into biggish chunks

Sea salt & black pepper

 

Heat the oil in a 25cm non-stick ovenproof frying pan over a medium heat. Add pancetta or bacon & saute until golden, then remove; set aside.

Add the shallots to the pan, lower the heat & cook gently for about 10 mins until soft but not coloured. Add the spinach & turn until just wilted, take off the heat.

 

Lightly beat the eggs in a bowl, stir in the pancetta/bacon, spinach & shallots, grated cheese, nutmeg & seasoning. Put the frying pan back over a low heat, pour in the egg mixture & cook gently, without stirring, letting the eggs set slowly from the base up.

After about 5 mins give the pan a little shake, the bottom half should be set with a layer or wet egg still on top.

 

Dot the goats cheese over the top, then place in a pre-heated oven (180c/Gas mark 4) for 5-10 mins until just set. Or place under a medium hot grill (broiler?) ideally not too close to the heat, for about 5 mins.

Let cool slightly (or completely!) before slicing & serving.