2 lbs chicken breasts (cut to similar sizes)

1/2 cup Italian dressing

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 garlic cloves (crushed)

1 medium onion diced

1/2 teaspoon pepper (cracked)

1/2-1 teaspoon hot sauce

Directions

1. Mix marinade ingredients and place chicken and marinade in a gallon ziplock bag.

2. Marinate 30 minutes to 24 hours. I would recommend overnight.

3. Grill breasts till juices run clear and chicken reaches 165 degrees.

Serve with potatoes or a cold salad and enjoy!

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Dressing

1 cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons vinegar

1 tablespoon mustard

1 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Combine and mix

1/2 pound rotini, rainbow, cooked and drained

1 cup sliced celery

1/2 cup chopped green pepper

1/2 cup chopped red pepper

1/2 cup chopped green onion

1 8oz package imitation crab pieces

Directions

1. Combine dressing ingredients.

2. Mix in the prepared dressing

3. Cover and chill.

Enjoy!

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10 whole black peppercorns

4 whole cloves

3 garlic cloves (optional)

6 Brat buns

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2. Bring to a boil and simmer the brats 15 minutes.

3. Drain (you can do this early in the day and have them on standby for grilling)

4. Grill till golden brown

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Ingredients

1lb ground beef
1 package taco seasoning
1 4 once package cream cheese
12 large pasta shells
1 cup salsa
1 cup taco sauce
1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
1 cup Monterey jack cheese (shredded)
1 ½ cups tortilla chips (crushed)
3 green onions (chopped)
1 cup sour cream

Directions

1. In a fry pan cook ground beef and add taco seasoning and prepare according to package directions. Add cream cheese cover and simmer until cheese is melted. Blend well. Set aside and allow to fully cool.
2. While burger is cooking cook the pasta shells.

  
3. Pour salsa in the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
4. Stuff each shell with the meat mixture. Place the stuffed shells in the baking dish and cover the tops of the shells with taco sauce.

   
5. Cover and bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
6. After 30 minutes, uncover, and sprinkle crushed chips and shredded cheddar and Monterey jack cheeses on top.
7.Cook until cheese is melted-for about 15 more minutes.
8. Serve with sour cream.

Enjoy!

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1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 tablespoon minced chili

1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar

Directions

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2. Mix thoroughly.

3. Add chicken and leave to marinate at least one hour, preferably longer.

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Ingredients

2 cups dry macaroni, cooked -I used shells in this recipe-your choice

2 5 oz bags of cooked shrimp

1/2 cup chopped sweet onion

1 cup chopped celery

1 cup chopped green pepper

4 radishes, thinly sliced

1 cup mayonnaise

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 1/2 teaspoons horseradish

1 dash cayenne pepper

1 dash salt

1 dash black pepper

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2. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise with the horseradish and lemon juice, then add spices to taste.

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You and your Family will Love It.

Enjoy.

Ingredients

1 regular Pizza Crust

1 8 oz bag unseasoned Pizza Cheese

½ lb Steak your choice ( I used sirloin with this recipe )

1 can Campbell’s Beef Gravy-Regular Size

½ cup water

1/8 teaspoon salt

½ large onion sliced

1 8 oz can of sliced mushrooms or fresh if you wish

Instructions

1.Slice steak as thinly as possible into strips

2. Brown the steak strips adding the 1/8^th teaspoon of salt or to taste.

3. Add the water and cook until just enough liquid is left to cover the steak strips and keep them moist

4. In a separate skillet add the onions and mushrooms and cook until the onions are translucent and set aside

5. Spread the gravy over the pizza crust and sprinkle on a light coating of cheese.

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Directions

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Ingredients

2 lb ground beef

2 eggs

1 medium onion sliced

16 ounces of fresh mushrooms sliced or 2 cans

1 cup breadcrumbs, finely minced

1/2 cup milk

1 package dry onion soup mix

2 ounce gravy mix, one envelope

Directions

1. Combine the beef, bread crumbs, milk, eggs and onion soup mix in a large bowl and mix thoroughly with your hands. Shape into eight 3 1/2 inch patties, each about 1/2 inch thick.

2. In a large skillet brown the patties until golden brown and firmed up. Remove them onto a platter.

3. In the same skillet sauté the mushrooms and onions until the onions are translucent.

4. Place the chopped steak patties back into the skillet on top of the mushrooms and onions.

5. Place the brown gravy mix in a 4 cup or larger measure. Add the amount of water called for on the envelopes and whisk until well blended. Pour over the chopped steak patties.

6. Cooked covered until the patties are done.

Serve with Mashed Potatoes-Enjoy

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1 lb mild pork sausage

1 large onion, medium size chopped

2 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce (I used Bertolli’s Mushroom and Garlic)

1 lb cubed cooked ham

1/2-1 lb of sliced pepperoni

3 (8 ounce) bags of shredded mozzarella cheese

6 tablespoons of grated parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons chopped garlic

1 teaspoon dried oregano

Directions

1. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dent é.

2. Cook sausage, garlic powder and oregano with onions until the juices run clear.

3. In a lightly greased 9x13x3 inch pan, pour a small amount of sauce to lightly coat bottom.

4. Layer ingredients in the order listed below.

5. 1st layer-1/3 of the pasta, 1/3 remaining sauce, 1 bag of mozzarella cheese, 2 Tablespoons parmesan cheese, sausage and onions.

6. 2nd layer-1/2 of the remaining pasta, 1/2 remaining sauce, 1 bag of mozzarella cheese, 2 Tablespoons parmesan cheese, ham.

7. 3rd layer-all remaining pasta, all remaining sauce, 1 bag of mozzarella cheese, 2 Tablespoons parmesan cheese, all the pepperoni(completely covering the entire top with pepperoni).

8. Bake at 375°F for 40 minutes.

9. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

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