8 oz. bulk pork sausage
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
2 Tbl. tomato paste
dried leaf oregano
fennel seeds
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
1 (3.75 oz.) tube of flaky-style biscuits
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Crumble sausage into a skillet, add garlic powder and cook until the sausage is browned; drain.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out each biscuit to a 3 1/2″ diameter […]

1 (12 ounce) Cuban bread loaf, cut in half crosswise
6 Tbl. yellow mustard
1/3 lb. thinly sliced cooked pork loin roast
1/3 lb. thinly sliced baked ham
1/3 lb. sliced provolone cheese
1/4 cup dill pickle chips
2 Tbl. butter, softened
Cut the bread lengthwise, but not all the way through (like a hot dog bun). Spread mustard on the top […]

Rachael Ray Magazine’s 30 Minute Meals
Spicy Sausage, Chicken and Bean Pot
Serves 4
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
3/4 pound bulk hot italian sausage
3/4 pound andouille sausage, cut on an angle into 1-inch lengths
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, about 8, cut into thirds
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Some easy recipes for a Super Bowl party.
The chicken can be served hot or at room temperature.
Oven-Fried Chicken
24 chicken drumsticks
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1/2 cup butter
Heat oven to 450 degrees.
In a gallon-sized plastic bag, combine flour, salt, pepper, paprika, chili powder, and […]

1 pkg. yellow cake mix
3 eggs
1 stick butter, melted
1 (1 lb.) box of powdered sugar
1 (8 oz.) cream cheese
Mix cake mix, one egg, and butter and press it into the bottom of an ungreased 13″x9″ baking pan.
With a mixer, mix powdered sugar, cream cheese, and 2 eggs until well blended. Pour onto the top of […]

2/3 cup sugar
2 Tbl. ground cinnamon
4 packages (10 oz. each) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
1 1/4 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen, rinsed and drained
2/3 cup sugar
1 1/4 sticks (10 Tbl.) butter
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup of blueberries, fresh or frozen, rinsed and drained
Mix sugar (you can use white or brown sugar) and 1 Tbl. cinnamon.
Cut biscuits in […]

This recipe using leftover turkey comes from the Mayo Clinic.
Turkey Chili
1 pound chopped leftover turkey
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cups unsalted canned tomatoes
4 cups canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
2 cups chopped celery
8 tablespoons fat-free sour cream
In a soup pot, add the turkey and onion. Saute over low heat […]

If you still have some leftover turkey, here’s a tasty way to help use it up.
Turkey Calzones
2 1/4 cups chopped turkey
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
1 cup shredded pizza-blend cheese
1 (8 oz.) can pizza sauce
2 (10 oz.) packages refrigerated pizza dough
In a large bowl, combine turkey, spinach, cheese, and 1/2 cup of the sauce. On […]

Chili Dog Wraps
10 (6- or 8-inch) flour tortillas
10 hot dogs
1 (16 ounce) can chili or 2 cups leftover chili
1/2 sweet onion, diced
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Cook hotdogs.
Place 1 hot dog on each tortilla. Top with 3 tablespoons of chili, a sprinkle of diced onion, and some cheese.
Roll up and secure with toothpick.

Back to school time -
Shake-it-up-salad
2 tablespoons French salad dressing
1/4 cup cubed cooked chicken
2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons shredded carrot
1 cup torn prewashed salad greens
Pour salad dressing into 1-quart plastic container with tight-fitting lid. Place cooked chicken on top of salad dressing. Place Cheddar cheese on top of chicken, and carrot shreds on top […]