Falafel

1 can chickpeas, drained
1 onion, roughly chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley
1/4 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
2 cloves garlic
1 egg
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
1 dash pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp baking powder
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 cup dry bread crumbs

In a large bowl mash chickpeas until thick and pasty; don't use a blender, as the consistency will be too thin. In a blender or food processor, process onion, parsley and garlic until smooth. Stir into mashed chickpeas.

In a small bowl combine egg, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, cayenne, lemon juice and baking powder. Stir into chickpea mixture along with olive oil. Slowly add bread crumbs until mixture is not sticky but will hold together; add more or less bread crumbs, as needed. Form 8 balls and then flatten into patties.

Heat 1 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry patties in hot oil until brown on both sides.

Serve in a pita with tomatoes, cucumbers, spinach or lettuce, feta or goat cheese, onions, tzatziki sauce, or whatever you like.

NOTES
Adapted from Sean's Falafel on Allrecipes.com.
The best homemade falafel recipe I've tried.
The fresh herbs really make a huge difference in flavor.

Cassoulet

1 can white beans, drained and rinsed
1 onion, chopped (doesn't need to be small)
1 lb sausage
1 lb chicken legs
2 cans diced tomatoes
1 cup dry white wine
1 quart chicken stock
1 bay leaf
parsley
thyme
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 Tbsp tomato paste
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 carrots, peeled and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the onions and sausage; sauté them for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pan and set aside.

Preheat the oven to 350F. Drain all but 4 tablespoons of the fat from the skillet. Brown the chicken legs in the skillet; remove from pan and set aside.

Combine the onions, sausage, chicken legs, tomatoes, wine, chicken stock, herbs to taste, garlic, tomato paste, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper in a large casserole dish. Cover with a lid or foil, and bake the casserole for 25 minutes. Add the carrots to the casserole, cover, and bake for an additional 20 minutes.

Add the white beans to the hot casserole and gently stir the mixture. Bake, uncovered, for 1 hour. Discard the bay leaf and serve the cassoulet hot.

NOTES
Adapted from about.com.
My amounts of some ingredients didn't quite match the recipe but it still turned out tasty anyway.

Spinach Artichoke Pizza

5 Tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 Tbsp chopped parsley
salt and pepper to taste
2 c chopped spinach
1/2 pint halved cherry tomatoes
1 can quartered artichoke hearts
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
freshly grated Parmesan cheese
pizza dough

Shape pizza dough into a large rectangle and place on a baking sheet.

Combine oil, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper. Use 3 Tbsp of oil mixture to spread on prepared dough. Toss remaining oil mixture with spinach, tomatoes and artichokes. Sprinkle cheeses over dough and top with vegetable mixture. Sprinkle a little more Parmesan on top.

Bake in a 450 degree oven for about 20 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

NOTES
Originally from Rachael Ray.
My favorite pizza, easily customizable. I like to add black olives and red onion, and often use tomato slices or skip tomatoes entirely. Often out of laziness I'll use thin slices of mozzarella instead of shredded.

Southwest Mac and Cheese with Cornbread Topping

4 poblano peppers
1 pound elbow macaroni
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cups cornbread
1/4 cup all purpose-flour
4 cups whole milk
1/2 onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons oregano
12 ounces extra-sharp cheddar, grated
10 ounces Monterey jack, grated
1 seven ounce can diced green chile peppers
1 red bell pepper, finely diced
Salt to taste

Halve poblanos lengthwise and remove core, stem, seeds, and membranes. Coat with a little oil, place skin-side up on a greased baking sheet, and roast in a 450 degree oven until skin is blackened. Remove from oven and put into a paper bag to steam and cool for about 10 minutes. Remove from bag, peel skin off peppers, and dice.

Cook the macaroni according to package directions. When cooked and drained, toss with 2 Tbsp butter.

Grate the cornbread into crumbs (you can use a food processor for this step).

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a large baking dish.

In a medium saucepan, melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat. Sprinkle in the flour and whisk pretty constantly for 3 minutes. Whisk in the milk. Add the onion, garlic, and oregano. Simmer, whisking occasionally until it begins to thicken.

Stir in cheeses gradually, mixing to incorporate as cheese melts.

Stir macaroni and all peppers into the cheese sauce. Pour into the prepared pan. Top with cornbread crumbs (good in a thick layer).

Cover with tinfoil and bake for about 30 minutes, until it is bubbling around the sides. Remove the tinfoil and bake 10 more minutes until the cornbread crumbs are turning golden brown. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.

NOTES
From Serious Eats.
Not a hit with the kiddos, but the husband and I liked this quite a lot.

Lemon Risotto with Asparagus and Salmon

4 - 41/2 c chicken or vegetable broth
1 Tbsp oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 c arborio rice
2 tsp finely grated lemon zest
3/4 c dry white wine, room temperature
3/4 lb asparagus, ends trimmed, cut into 1" lengths
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
18 oz salmon, cut into 1" square pieces
3 Tbsp grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
6 Tbsp chopped fresh chives

In a small saucepan, heat broth to a simmer over medium heat, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and continue to simmer. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat until hot, about 1 minute. Add onion and cook until translucent, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes. Add garli, rice and lemon zest and stir to coat rice. Cook until edges of rice begin to turn translucent, about 2 minutes.

Add wine, reduce heat to medium low and cook, stirring frequently, until wine is absorbed, about 2 minutes. Add 1 c warm broth and cook, stirring frequently, until it has been absorbed, about 5 minutes. Make 2 more additions of 1 c broth, cooking until it has been absorbed between each addition and rice is moist and creamy, but still a little chewy, 12-15 minutes total. If rice is not chewy at this point, add 1/4 c broth or water and stir until it's absorbed.

Add asparagus to pan with remaining broth and simmer gently for about 3 minutes. Add broth with asparagus to rice, along with salt, pepper and salmon. Stir to mix and continue to cook, stirring occasionally (and gently, to prevent fish from breaking up too much) until asparagus is tender-crisp, salmon is cooked through, and rice is tender and drier but still saucy and creamy, about 5 minutes. Add cheese, lemon juice, and 4 Tbsp of the chive, stirring gently to incorporate. Serve immediately, garnished with remaining 2 Tbsp chives.

NOTES
From Hannaford.
Untried.

Prassopita (Greek Potato and Leek Pie)

3 Tbsp olive oil
4 c cleaned, chopped leek whites and greens (about 4 leeks)
3/4 lb Idaho potatoes, scrubbed, peeled and grated
1 egg
2 Tbsp milk
2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill (or 2 tsp dried)
1/4 tsp pepper
8 sheets phyllo dough, thawed and refrigerated until ready to use
1 c crumbled feta cheese
1/4 c kalamata olives, coarsely chopped

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 9"x13" baking pan with cooking spray.

Heat 2 tsp oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, then add leeks. Cook until they have softened but are still bright green and have not caramelized, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let cool about 10 minutes. Put potatoes, egg and milk into a large bowl and mix to combine, then stir in dill and pepper.

Place remaining 2 Tbsp + 1 tsp olive oil in a small cup or bowl. Remove phyllo dough from fridge, take sheets out of box and unroll so they're flat. Cover with a sheet of plastic wrap and then a clean, damp dishtowel.

Place a sheet of phyllo on bottom of baking pan. Using fingers, lightly dot with olive oil. Place another piece of phyllo on top, gently press down, and continue until you have 4 layers. Do not oil the last sheet.

Place half the potato mixture on top and sprinkle with half the feta and half the olives. Top with 1 sheet phyllo and, using fingers, lightly dot with olive oil. Continue until you have 4 layers. Oil the last sheet, too, using up any remaining oil.

Bake at 375 degrees until golden brown, about 45 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature. May be made in advance and frozen, then reheated at 350 for 15-18 minutes.

NOTES
From Hannaford.
Untried.

Braised Chicken

3 chicken legs
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 bell peppers, sliced into strips
1 large onion, sliced
3 tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/8 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika powder
1 tsp curry powder
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
3 tbsp oil

Combine garlic, oil, paprika, curry powder, cinnamon and salt; whisk until you have a fragrant marinade.

Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste. Heat 1-2 Tbsp oil in a skillet and quickly brown the chicken legs. Transfer them to an oven dish. Brush them with half of the marinade. Spread peppers, onions and tomatoes in the pan, around, on top of, and underneath chicken. Lightly dab the vegetables with the other half of the marinade. Pour in chicken broth, but don't cover chicken.

Bake in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour. Halfway through, remove from oven, flip vegetables, and spoon sauce over chicken. Return to oven until cooked through.

NOTES
From Pioneer Woman.
Unexpectedly delicious. Way, way better than I thought it could be.
I used frozen peppers/onions and canned tomatoes.
My kids don't do peppers and onions, but they loved the chicken.

Butternut Cheese Pie

4 c coarsely shredded butternut squash (about 1 lb)
1/4 c uncooked bulgur
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp olive oil
1 c chopped onion
3/4 c (3 oz) crumbled feta cheese
1/2 c (2 oz) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1/2 c chopped fresh mint
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
8 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed and divided
cooking spray

Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl; cover and chill 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350°.

Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté 3 minutes. Add onion, feta and Parmesan cheeses, chopped mint, and black pepper to squash mixture, stirring to combine.

Working with 1 phyllo sheet at a time (cover remaining dough to prevent drying), place 1 sheet into a 10-inch deep-dish pie plate coated with cooking spray. Gently press sheet into pie plate, allowing ends to extend over edges of pan; lightly coat with cooking spray. Place another phyllo sheet across first sheet to form a crisscross design; lightly coat phyllo with cooking spray. Repeat procedure with 2 phyllo sheets and cooking spray.

Spoon squash mixture over phyllo. Place another phyllo sheet over squash, repeating crisscross design with remaining phyllo and cooking spray. Fold in edges of phyllo to fit dish and form a rim. Bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until golden brown.

NOTES
From Cooking Light.
I like this a lot, but the kids emphatically do not.
I make it without the mint.

Black Bean Mushroom Quesadillas with Mango Salsa

Quesadillas:
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 small diced onion
2 c chopped mushrooms
1 Tbsp minced garlic
1-3 jalapenos, seeded, chopped
1 (14 1/2 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 tsp chipotle powder or chipotle in adobo, or to taste
ground cumin to taste
salt and pepper to taste
3 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
6 tortillas
1 c shredded cheddar cheese

Mango Salsa:
1 pineapple, peeled, sliced into 1/2" thick rings
1 ripe mango, peeled and chopped
1 large tomato, peeled and chopped
1 small onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1-3 jalapenos, seeded and chopped
3 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Quesadillas:
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onion and mushrooms for 5 minutes or until onion softens. Add garlic and jalapenos; saute 1 minute more. Add beans, chipotle, cumin, salt and pepper; reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring, til heated through. Add cilnatro and adjust seasonings to taste.

Place 1 tortilla on a flat surface and spoon about 1/3 c of the filling onto half of the tortilla. Sprinkle with about 2 Tbsp cheese. Fold in half; set aside. Repeat until filling is used.

Grease a skillet and heat. Heat quesadillas until browned on both sides (about 3 minutes per side). Top generously with mango salsa.

Salsa:
Grill or broil pineapple rings until light brown on both sides. Chop into cubes and mix with remaining ingredients. Refrigerate overnight for best flavor.

NOTES
From Vegetarian Times.
Haven't tried the mango salsa, but I have made a version of the quesadillas and they're very good.

Chunky Vegetable Stew

2 Tbsp olive oil
1 onion, thickly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14 1/2 oz) can stewed tomatoes, undrained
2 c cooked garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
2 yams, peeled, cut into 2" chunks
3/4 tsp crushed rosemary
1 large zucchini, cut into 1/4" thick slices
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 c Parmesan cheese

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, separating slices; cook 5 minutes or until soft. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Add tomatoes and juice, beans, yams and rosemary. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. (You may need to add a little water at this point to make sure there is enough liquid to cover the bottom of pan.) Add zucchini and stir. Cover and cook 15-20 minutes or until yams are tender. Add salt and pepper to taste and top each serving with cheese to taste.

NOTES
From Vegetarian Times.
One of our favorites!
We like to add sliced kielbasa to this (add at the same time as yams etc.).
I usually use diced tomatoes instead of stewed.
When we have the time we like to cook this long enough for the yams to mush (a couple of hours). In this case we add the zucchini in the last 15-20 minutes so it doesn't also turn to mush.

Carrot Soup

1 Tbsp butter, divided
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
1 apple, peeled, cored, diced
1 1/2 lbs carrots, sliced
1/2 lb sweet potatoes, peeled, cubed
2 Tbsp rice (white or brown basmati or regular long-grain)
1/4 tsp turmeric or curry powder
5 1/2 c vegetable stock or water
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper to taste
fresh lemon juice to taste
2 Tbsp minced fresh cilantro or fresh parsley

In a large pot heat 1/2 Tbsp butter over medium heat. Toast fennel seeds until darkened (2-3 minutes). Add apple, carrot and potato and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add rice, turmeric or curry, stock or water and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, lower heat, cover and simmer until rice and vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.

Drain soup, reserving broth. Remove and discard bay leaf. Transfer mixture and small amounts of reserved broth in batches to a food processor or blender and puree until smooth. Return pureed soup and any remaining broth to soup pot.

Simmer 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Melt remaining butter and drizzle over soup; sprinkle with cilantro or parsley.

NOTES
I think this is from Vegetarian Times.
I like this a lot, but no one else in my family likes it quite as well as I do.
I usually skip the fennel, lemon juice and herbs in the interest of making the soup more kid-friendly.
I always use turmeric, never curry powder.
We like to eat this with croutons on top.

Creamy Mac and Cheese

8 oz elbow macaroni
1/4 c butter
3 Tbsp flour
2 c milk
6 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
2 tsp Dijon mustard
2 c shredded cheddar cheese
1 c bread crumbs
2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp parsley

Cook pasta according to package directions.

Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat; stir in flour and cook 1 minute until smooth and bubbly, stirring occasionally. Mix in milk, cream cheese, salt, pepper, and mustard. Melt cream cheese and cook until thickened.

Add pasta and cheddar; mix well. Pour into a 2-quart casserole dish.

Combine bread crumbs, parsley and butter; sprinkle over mac and cheese.

Bake 15-20 minutes or until top is golden brown.

NOTES
Adapted from allrecipes.com.
Great texture for homemade mac and cheese.
To save time I often skip the crumb topping and the baking, and just serve from the stovetop.

Spicy Red Lentil Chili

1 c red lentils
4 c + 2 Tbsp water, divided
2 Tbsp butter
1/2 c diced onion
1/4 c diced celery (about 1 stalk)
2 Tbsp minced garlic
1 medium tomato, cored, diced (1 c)
2 c vegetable stock
1 Tbsp Tabasco sauce
1/8 tsp turmeric
1/8 tsp cumin
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/8 tsp chili powder
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1/4 c finely diced green bell pepper
salt to taste

Bring lentils and 2 c water to boil on high; turn off heat. Remove half the lentils and liquid; place in blender or food processor and puree about 1 minute.

Melt butter in stockpot on medium low. Add onion; cook, stirring, about 2 minutes, until soft but not browned. Add celery and garlic; cook, stirring, 5 minutes, until soft but not browned. Add tomato; cook 5 minutes.

Add stock, 2 c water, Tabasco, turmeric, cumin, cayenne, salt, pepper and chili powder. Bring to a simmer.

Add reserved whole and pureed lentils plus liquid. Cook about 15 minutes, until lentils are tender.

Combine cornstarch and remaining 2 Tbsp water in a small bowl. Bring soup to a boil and add cornstarch/water mix. Stir 30 seconds to thicken slightly. Turn off heat; add green peppers. Season to taste with salt.

NOTES
From Wegmans.
Untried.

Pasta with Escarole, Beans and Sausage

1/2 lb penne pasta or similar, prepared, keep warm
2 lbs chopped escarole
1 1/4 lb Italian pork sausage patties, crumbled
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15 1/2 oz) can cannellini beans, undrained
1 c chicken stock
1/2 c shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/3 c finely chopped flat-leaf Italian parsley
salt and pepper to taste

Blanch escarole 1-2 minutes in a large pot of boiling salted water. Drain; set aside.

Cook sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring frequently and breaking up chunks with spoon, 5-7 minutes or until thoroughly cooked. Remove sausage and set aside. Drain drippings from pan.

Add oil, red pepper flakes and garlic to skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add sausage and escarole; stir to combine. Cook 1 minute; reduce heat to low. Add bean and liquid and stock; simmer 1 minute.

Add pasta; stir to combine. Add cheese and parsley; stir to combine. Let simmer 2-3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

NOTES
From Wegmans.
Untried.

Braised Chuck Roast with Stew Vegetables

2 1/2 - 3 lbs boneless beef chuck roast
salt and pepper
3 Tbsp flour, plus additional for dusting
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 1/2 lbs assorted stew vegetables (carrots, potatoes, onions, celery, etc), chopped
10 oz mushrooms
1 c red wine
1 (28 oz) can cut tomatoes with Italian seasoning
1 3/4 c beef stock
1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme
1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
salt and pepper to taste

Season roast generously with salt and pepper. Dust with flour; pat off excess.

Heat oil in large oven-safe pan on medium high until oil faintly smokes. Add roast; brown, turning to brown all sides, 10-15 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside. Discard all but 1 Tbsp drippings from pan.

Reduce heat to medium. Add stew vegetables and cook 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add mushrooms; cook 4-5 minutes, until lightly browned. Stir in wine. Simmer until reduced to syrupy consistency, 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally to loosen browned bits on bottom of pan. Add tomatoes and cook 5 minutes. Add stock; heat to simmering. Return roast to pan and cover. Braise on center rack of oven 2-2 1/2 hours, until fork tender.

Remove pan from oven and carefully remove lid. Skim fat from surface of sauce and discard. Transfer roast to platter and season to taste with salt and pepper; let rest 10 minutes.

Stir thyme, rosemary and remaining 3 Tbsp flour into pan liquid. Heat to simmering, stirring occasionally. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Slice roast and serve with vegetables and sauce.

NOTES
From Wegmans.
Untried.

Braised Chicken with Baby Potatoes

3 Tbsp flour, plus additional for dusting
3 lbs chicken (breasts, drumsticks and/or thighs)
2 Tbsp oil
3 Tbsp chopped shallots
8 oz mushrooms
1/2 c dry white wine
2 c chicken stock
3/4 pound baby potatoes (white, dutch or red, left whole)
1/2 lb escarole, chopped
2 Tbsp chopped fresh tarragon
2 roasted peppers, diced
1 Tbsp capers
juice of one lemon (2-3 Tbsp)
salt and pepper to taste

Dust chicken with flour; pat off excess. Heat oil in large oven-safe pan on medium; add chicken. Brown lightly on all sides, 8-10 minutes total. Transfer to clean platter; set aside. Pour off all but 1 Tbsp oil.

Add shallots; cook and stir 1-2 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook and stir 3-4 minutes. Add wine; cook, stirring to loosen browned bits on bottom of pan. Simmer 3-5 minutes to reduce liquids by two-thirds. Stir in remaining 3 Tbsp flour; add chicken stock. Return chicken to pan and add potatoes. Bring to a simmer.

Cover and place on center rack of oven. Braise for 1 hour at 350 degrees.

Remove pan from oven. Remove chicken from sauce and set aside. Add escarole to pan; simmer 5 minutes on medium on stove top. Stir in tarragon, peppers and capers. Return chicken to pan and add lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

NOTES
From Wegmans.
Untried.

Roasted Chicken with Maple Walnut Glaze

1 whole roasting chicken (about 6 1/2 lbs)
salt and pepper
1 c walnut halves, chopped coarsely
1 stick butter
1/2 c maple syrup

Place chicken in a roasting pan and season with salt and pepper. Place pan on center rack of oven and roast 15 minutes at 450 degrees. Reduce heat to 350 degrees. Roast until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165 degrees, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Transfer from oven to serving platter.

Heat saute pan over medium heat; add walnuts. Stir, toasting until lightly brown, 3-4 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.

Add butter to pan and melt. Remove from heat and stir in syrup. Pour over chicken. Serve extra glaze on the side.

NOTES
From Wegmans.
Untried.

Butternut Squash Soup with Cinnamon Croutons

Croutons:
4 oz French bread (1/2 loaf)
3 Tbsp melted butter
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp salt

Cut bread into 3/4" pieces (you should have about 4 cups). Toss with butter, cinnamon and salt. Spread in a jelly-roll pan and bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until golden.

Soup:
1 medium leek
3 Tbsp butter
2 carrots, coarsely chopped
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 medium butternut squash (about 2 1/2 lb), cut into 1" pieces
2 1/4 c water
1 3/4 c chicken broth or vegetable broth
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c half & half or light cream

Cut off root and trim dark top from leek. Cut leek lengthwise in half. Cut white and pale green parts crosswise into 1/4" thick slices. Discard dark green part. Rinse leek in a bowl of cold water, swishing to remove sand. Transfer to a colander to drain.

Melt butter in a soup pan over medium high heat. Add carrots, onion and leek. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion and leek are light brown (about 10 minutes). Add squash, water, broth, and salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, 15-20 minutes or until squash is very tender.

Puree until smooth in a blender or food processor. Return to soup pan and stir in half & half or cream. Heat through but do not boil. Serve hot topped with croutons.

NOTES
From Good Housekeeping perhaps? Not sure.
Untried.

Deep Dish Chicken Pot Pie

1 lb chicken, cut into cubes
1/4 c Italian dressing
4 oz cream cheese
2 Tbsp flour
1/2 c chicken broth
10 oz frozen mixed vegetables
1 pre-made pie crust

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a medium skillet, cook chicken in dressing over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add cream cheese and cook until cheese melts. Add flour and stir well. Add broth and vegetables and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Pour filling into a deep dish 10" pie plate. Top with pie crust; flute edges and slit top.

Bake 30 minutes or until golden.

NOTES
I think this comes from Kraft.
Not your ordinary chicken pot pie -- creamy and tangy and yum.

Cheesy Meatloaf

1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
1/2 c crushed crackers
3/4 c shredded cheddar cheese
1 pkg dry onion soup mix
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 c ketchup
2 Tbsp steak sauce

Mix beef, crackers, cheese and soup mix.

Mix eggs, ketchup and steak sauce.

Combine mixtures. Add water if needed.

Bake in a loaf pan, 45-60 minutes at 350 degrees.

NOTES
Don't remember where this came from.
Oatmeal makes a good substitute for the cracker crumbs.