Catherine's Recipe Box

Note: This is delicious for any meal of the day.  It also re-heats well in the toaster oven or microwave. Ingredients 1 unbaked pie shell 1/2 c  Mayonnaise  or  Miracle  Whip 1/2 c Milk 4 eggs, lightly beaten 8oz cheese (cheddar, swiss, mozzerella all work well) 14oz of cooked veggies (spinach, mushrooms, & onions is my favorite combo) 4oz cooked meat (ham or turkey) - optional Directions Set oven to 400degF. Whisk  Mayonnaise, Milk, and eggs together in a bowl. Put unbaked pie shell in a pie plate and place pie plate on a cookie sheet for easy transfer into the oven. Layer veggies, meat, and cheese into the pie plate. Slowly pour egg mixture over top of the veggies letting the egg get in between all the veggies. Bake covered for 45 minutes.  Uncover and bake for 10-15 minutes more. Remove from the oven and let set 5-10 minutes before cutting. source: inspiration from many online recipes, but I claim this as my own!

Note:  I made this for a church gathering and it was a big hit.  It also reheated well as I made it the night before. Ingredients 3 cups quick cooking oats ½ cup brown sugar 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons butter 2 eggs 2 teaspoons baking powder ¾ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon ginger ¼ teaspoon cloves ¾ cup canned pumpkin ¼ cup brown sugar (for the top) Directions In a large bowl mix together all ingredients except the ¼ cup brown sugar for the top. Spread into a greased 9×13 pan. Sprinkle remaining ¼ cup brown sugar on top. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Serve with milk and enjoy! source:   http://www.lynnskitchenadventures.com/2010/11/baked-pumpkin-oatmeal.html

Note:  This "pie" was easy to throw together and gave me some downtime while it was in the oven.  It has the veggies and the protein all mixed right in, so no need for side dishes or lots of extras.  It's great leftover, too. Ingredients 1 pkg. (14 oz.) macaroni & cheese dinner (with sauce packet) 2 cups small broccoli florets (frozen or fresh) 4 eggs 1 cup of cubed or chopped ham (could be ham steak or deli meat, whatever you have!) 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey jack works) Directions 1) Preheat oven to 350.  Spray a 9in pie plate with cooking spray. 2) Cook macaroni noodles as directed.  Steam broccoli in your preferred method 3) In a small bowl, beat eggs and stir in the cheese sauce. 4) When macaroni is cooked and drained, add cheese sauce mixture, ham, and broccoli.  Mix well. 5) Spoon mixture into pie plate and top with shredded cheese 6) Bake for 30 minutes or until macaroni is set and the t...

Note:  I had some mac and cheese on hand that just seemed too boring to make by itself.  This was a super cheesy dinner and it was loved!  Of course, I made some modifications.... Ingredients 1 pkg. (14 oz.) macaroni & cheese dinner (with cheese sauce packet) 1 lb.  ground beef (or 1 cup cooked ground beef and 1 can of black beans) 1 pkg. taco seasoning 3/4 cup sour cream (or 6oz Plain Greek Yogurt) 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided 1 cup salsa Directions 1) Spray 8in square baking dish (or equivalent) with non-stick spray. Preheat oven to 400. 2) Prepare macaroni as directed.  While macaroni is cooking, cook meat (and beans) with Taco seasoning as directed. 3) When the macaroni and cheese is finished, stir in the sour cream until well blended. 4) Spo...

Note: This was a suggestion from my friend Amy and I put my own twist on it. In particular, I didn't have an cream soup on hand, so I made my own. I also added veggies (not that you can tell by the picture). Ingredients For cream sauce: (Can replace with 1 can condensed cream soup + 1/4 cup milk) 1 tablespoon butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth 3/4 cup low-fat or fat free milk salt and pepper to taste 1 bag of Egg Noodles 1 can of Tuna Fish 1/2 cup to 1 cup of cooked veggies Italian Bread Crumbs Directions 1) Prepare Egg Noodles cooking a minute or two less than the package directions, drain, set aside. 2) Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in flour; keep stirring until smooth and bubbly. 3) Remove from heat and add the chicken broth and milk, a little at a time, stirring to keep smooth. 4) Return to heat. Bring sauce to a gentle boil; cook, stirring constantly, until it thickens. Add salt, pepper, and any other desired...

Note: Modified from The Packet Queen. We really liked this, so hopefully it will become a new addition to the menu (Sorry, no picture! Will try to get one next time I make this.) The major change that I made was to replace the salsa with crushed tomatoes. I thought it was still very flavorful and much cheaper this way! Ingredients 1 pound of ground beef 1 can of black beans 1 can of corn 1 large can of crushed tomatoes 1 pound of pasta, cooked (any kind you like, but medium sized shells work nice) 1 packet of taco seasoning (or equivalent) 2 cups shredded cheese Sour Cream (for serving) Directions Brown beef in a large skillet(drain grease if necessary). Add in the beans and then the taco seasoning and water (according to packet directions). When the beef is done, add in the corn and half a can of crushed tomatoes. Mix the beef mixture and the pasta together (you may have to transfer to a large bowl if your skillet is not large enough). Add a cup of shredded cheese and stir some...

Note: This was so super easy, and we loved it! Next time I make it, I will adjust the ratio of veggies/potatoes/meat and follow this new recipe. Ingredients 2 unbaked pie crusts 2 cans of condensed cream-of-whatever soup 1 cup of cubed potatoes 1 1/2 cups frozen veggies 1/2 cup chopped onions 2 cups of cooked chicken cut into small cubes Directions Preheat oven to 425 degrees and bring a medium pot of water to boil. Roll out 1 pie crust and place into pie plate. Bake for 10 minutes in the pre-heating oven. Set aside. Meanwhile, peel and cube potatoes (1/2 inch size) and boil until soft. In a bowl, combine chicken, frozen vegetables, onions, potatoes and soup. Mix well. Pour mixture into pie plate, top with remaining pie crust, making several small slits in the top to allow steam to escape. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until crust is golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes before serving. source: http://www.5dollardinners.com/2009/12/chicken-pot-pie.html

Note: This recipe is fantastic! It is quick and simple and turns out fantastic. Can be a dinner or breakfast side dish. If you don't want to use packaged hash browns, feel free to use fresh potatoes. This recipe was from my mom, I think she got it from the newspaper, though. Ingredients 1 (32oz) package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed 3/4 cup butter or margarine, melted & divided 1/2 cup chopped onions 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can cream of chicken soup, undiluted 1 (8-ounce) sour cream 1 cup (4 ounces) Cheddar cheese, shredded 2 cups corn flakes Lemon twist & Parsley sprigs (definitely optional) Directions Combine potatoes, 1/2 cup butter, onion, soup, sour cream, and cheese; stir well. Spoon into a greased 2 1/2-quart casserole. Crush cereal and stir in remaining 1/4 cup butter. Sprinkle over potato mixture. Bake at 350 for 50 minutes. Garnish with a lemon twist and parsley, if desired. Yield: 10 to 12 servings.

Note: This casserole goes great with Thanksgiving dinner and also with Ham. For those who do not like mushrooms, any type of condensed cream soup could be used. This is a family recipe. Ingredients 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 cup mayonnaise (use light to cut calories) 1 egg, beaten 1/4 cup onions, chopped 30 ounces frozen chopped broccoli 8 - 12 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese pepper to taste 1 dash paprika Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together condensed soup, mayonnaise, egg and onions. Place frozen broccoli into a very large mixing bowl. Break up the frozen broccoli. Using a rubber spatula, scrape soup-mayonnaise mixture on top of broccoli, and mix well. Sprinkle on cheese, and mix well. Spread mixture into prepared baking dish, and smooth top of casserole. Season with pepper and paprika. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour.