Quick And Dirty Yucatan Tacos

1/4 lb Lean ground beef

1 Habanero, minced

Garlic powder- approx 1/8 Teaspoon

Lime juice 2 Tablespoons

1 oz Hot sauce

Put the meat in a skillet and add the garlic powder and cook constantly stirring the meat so it breaks up into chunks. After the outside of the meat is browned but not cooked through add the minced Hab, lime juice and hot sauce. Cook until done. Put into a taco & enjoy.

Quick And Creamy Applesauce Dessert

1/2 c Applesauce; unsweetened

1/2 c Nonfat yogurt

1/2 ts Vanilla extract

1/2 ts Apple pie spice

2 ts Sugar

Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Mix thoroughly. Serve right away or chill for later serving. This was altered to lofat from the original recipe. Also to reduce the calories you can use a sugar substitute to equal the sugar.

Quick And Comfy Macaroni And Cheese

2 c Macaroni;uncooked

2 c Mozzarella or Cheddar cheese shredded

1 1/2 c Plain yogurt or Sour cream

1 1/3 c Ham; cooked, diced, opt.

1 c Cottage cheese or ricotta

1 Egg; lightly beaten

1/4 ts -each salt & pepper

In large pot of boiling, salted water, cook macaroni until tender but firm; drain. In large bowl, combine 1 1/2 c of the mozzarella, plain yogurt or sour cream, ham, cottage cheese, egg, salt and pepper. Add macaroni and mix well. Pour mixture into greased 8" square baking pan, sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Bake, uncovered in 350F oven for 30 minutes or until bubbly. Broil for 2 minutes or till lightly golden.

SERVES:4 

Quick And Chewy Chocolate Drops

8 oz Hershey's semi-sweet baking chocolate, broken into pieces

1/4 c Butter or margarine; softened (1/2 stick)

1/2 c Sugar

1 Egg

1 1/2 ts Vanilla extract

1/2 c All purpose flour

1/4 ts Baking powder

1/2 c Chopped nuts; (optional)

Heat oven to 350 deg F. In small microwave-safe bowl, place chocolate. Microwave at high (100%) 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until chocolate is melted when stirred; cool slightly. In large mixer bowl, beat butter and sugar until well blended. Add egg and vanilla; beat well. Blend in melted chocolate, flour and baking powder. Stir in nuts, if desired. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until almost set. Cool slightly. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely. About 2 dozen cookies.

Pasta Susanna

Cooked pasta

Chopped vegetables (i.e. Mushrooms, Bell Peppers, Broccoli, Zucchini/Summer Squash)

Spinach

Onions

Garlic

Veggie broth

1 cn Diced tomatoes and broth

In large non-stick skillet, saute onions & mushrooms & garlic. After a while, add spinach if frozen. Wait until spinach thaws, then add your other veggies. You may want to add some veggie broth. Before they're quite done, add 1 can (more if you like tomatoes, or if you're feeding lots (3 or more) people) of diced tomatoes with their sauce. Stir until tomatoes start to warm up, then add the cooked pasta. Stir all together. Spice as desired. (Basil, oregano, and dill is good.) Don't forget freshly ground pepper. 

Make-it-easy Beef Potpie

Make-it-easy Beef Potpie

1 lb Boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 3/4 inch thick

1 tb Vegetable oil

8 oz Small mushrooms, quartered

1 md Onion, sliced

1 Garlic clove, crushed

1 Jar beef gravy

1 10 oz package frozen peas and carrots

1/4 ts Dried thyme

1 Can (8oz) refrigerated

Crescent dinner rolls

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Trim fat from steak. Halve steak lengthwise, then crosswise into 1/4 inch thick strips. In large ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add beef in 2 batches and stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes, until outside surface is no longer pink. Do not overcook. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; set aside. In same skillet, cook mushrooms, onion, garlic and 1/4 cup water, stirring frequently, 3 minutes, until onion is tender. Stir in gravy, vegetables and thyme. Bring to a boil; remove from heat. Stir in reserved beef. Separate crescent rolls into 8 triangles. Starting from wide ends, roll up halfway; arrange over beef mixture so pointed ends are directed toward center. Bake 17 to 19 minutes, until crescent rolls are deep golden brown. Can substitute a 9 inch square baking pan for ovenproof skillet.

Longhorn Quick Chili Dip

Longhorn Quick Chili Dip

1 c Cottage Cheese

15 oz Chili With Beans; 1 can

1 tb Hot Sauce

1 tb Lemon Juice

1 1/2 ts Cumin; Ground

3/4 c Cheddar; Sharp, Shredded

Cream the cottage cheese in a blender or food processor or with an electric mixer. Blend the chili in, mixing well. Add the hot sauce, lemon juice and cumin. Pour into a bowl and blend in the cheddar cheese, reserving a little for a garnish. Cover and chill. Makes about 3 3/4 cups of dip.