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Italian Sausage with Ravioli

Published in Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Pork, Recipes on April 13, 2013

PrintItalian Sausage with Ravioli Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 25 minutesTotal Time: 35 minutes Yield: 8 servings Serve this with some green beans or broccoli, along with a tossed salad, for a complete meal.Ingredients1 pkg. frozen cheese ravioli 1 lb. Italian sausage links 1 can crushed tomatoes with basil (28 oz.) 1 can tomato puree […]

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Chicken Alfredo PIzza

Published in Chicken, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes on November 10, 2012

PrintChicken Alfredo PIzza Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 18 minutesTotal Time: 35 minutes Yield: 6 servings Another simple way to remake leftover chicken into something that isn’t boring. Add your favorite pizza toppings to make it unique.Ingredients1 refrigerated pizza crust (my favorite is the Artisan Pizza Crust with Whole Grain by Pillsbury) 1 cup diced […]

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Stuffed Acorn Squash

Published in Beef, healthy foods, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes, Turkey on November 3, 2012

PrintStuffed Acorn Squash Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 1 hourTotal Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes Yield: 4 servings Meat and vegetables in one convenient entree. Experiment with different spices, or you might even try ground chicken.Ingredients2 each acorn squash 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey 1 cup chopped onion 1 clove minced garlic 1 […]

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Calzones

Published in Beef, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes, Turkey on October 27, 2012

PrintCalzones Ingredients1 loaf frozen whole wheat bread dough, thawed 3/4 pound ground beef or ground turkey 1/2 tsp. dried basil 1 can pizza sauce 1 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 cup diced onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup diced green peppers 1/4 cup shredded carrot 1 can sliced black olives, […]

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Shredded Tex-Mex Beef Sandwiches

Published in Beef, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes, Slow Cooker Recipes, Uncategorized on October 20, 2012

PrintShredded Tex-Mex Beef Sandwiches Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 10 hoursTotal Time: 10 hours, 20 minutes Yield: 6 Ingredients2 pounds beef roast 3 cloves minced garlic 2 tsp. chili powder 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. dried oregano 1 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder 1 cup chopped sweet pepper (red or green) […]

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Cornbread Chicken Casserole

Published in Chicken, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes on October 13, 2012

PrintCornbread Chicken Casserole Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 30 minutesTotal Time: 50 minutes Yield: 8 servings A quick one-dish meal for busy schedules. Ingredients1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed 1/2 teaspoon granular garlic 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1 1/2 cups sour cream 1 cup 1% milk 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1/2 cup […]

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Hearty Beef Soup

Published in Beef, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Slow Cooker Recipes on October 6, 2012

PrintHearty Beef Soup Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 5 hoursTotal Time: 5 hours, 20 minutes Yield: 6 servings Ingredients1 pound beef stew meat 2 Tbsp. flour 1 Tbsp. canola oil 1/2 cup sliced onion 1 clove minced garlic 1 cup frozen corn kernels 1 cup sliced carrots 2 cups diced white potatoes 1 can (28 […]

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Slow Cooker Chicken with Mushroom Gravy

Published in Chicken, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes, Slow Cooker Recipes on September 28, 2012

PrintSlow Cooker Chicken with Mushroom Gravy Ingredients6 each boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 1 tsp. granular garlic 1/4 cup chopped yellow or white onion 1 3/4 cups chicken broth 1 can reduced fat cream of mushroom soup 3/4 cup evaporated milk 1 4-ounce can sliced mushrooms, drainedInstructionsSeason boneless, skinless chicken breasts with granular garlic, sea […]

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Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Shells

Published in Chicken, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes, Uncategorized on September 22, 2012

PrintCheesy Chicken Stuffed Shells Prep Time: 25 minutesCook Time: 40 minutesTotal Time: 1 hour, 5 minutes Yield: 6-8 servings A creative way to use leftover chicken and stretch your budget. Ingredients1 package jumbo pasta shells 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded 1 package frozen spinach, thawed and drained 1 egg 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup […]

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Honey Spice Barbecue Chicken Tenders

Published in Chicken, healthy foods, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes, Slow Cooker Recipes on September 8, 2012

PrintHoney Spice Barbecue Chicken Tenders Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 5 hours Yield: 6 servingsCalories per serving: 240 Make some tangy, great-tasting barbecued chicken while you go about your day. This convenient recipe lets you fix it and forget it!Ingredients2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins 1 1/2 cups bottled barbecue sauce (1 12-ounce bottle) 1/4 cup […]

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