Marvelous Recipes

Everybody loves mac & cheese and this recipe is especially good! At least my family thinks so! Try it tonight and watch how fast it disappears from your dinner table!

1 (10-3/4 ounces) can cheddar cheese soup
1/2 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups rotini pasta, cooked and drained
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted

1. Stir the soup, milk, pepper, cheddar cheese and pasta in a 1-1/2-quart baking dish.

2. Mix the bread crumbs and melted butter in a small bowl; sprinkle over the pasta mixture.

3. Bake at 400 degrees F. for 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Makes 5 servings.

Emily

Perfectly seasoned pork chops without a lot of fuss! Try these with Mom’s Awesome Cheesy Potatoes and a serving of Crock Pot Green Beans for dinner tonight!

4 boneless pork loin chops (4 oz each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 bay leaf
1 large onion, sliced and separated into rings

1.Sprinkle the chops with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet; cook chops in oil for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Place browned chops in an 11×7-inch baking dish.

2. In a medium bowl, combine all the remaining ingredients except the onion; pour over the chops in baking dish. Place onion rings on top; cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Remove bay leaf before serving. Makes 4 servings.

Emily

An easy way to enjoy delicious French toast for breakfast or anytime!

Nonstick cooking spray
1 large egg
3/4 cup milk
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
8 slices French bread, cut 1/2 inch thick
Maple syrup

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Spray a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

2. In a shallow dish, whisk together the egg, milk, vanilla, cinnamon and sugar. Soak each bread slice in egg mixture about 15 seconds on each side. Place soaked bread slices on prepared baking sheet.

3. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until bread slices are lightly browned. Turn slices over; bake an additional 6 to 8 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with maple syrup. Makes 4 servings.

Emily

A spicy and flavorful rub makes this pork tenderloin extra delicious

FOR RUB:
1/4 cup paprika
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup sugar substitute, Splenda
1 (3 pound) boneless pork tenderloin roast

In a small bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients; blend well. Rub on top, bottom and sides of tenderloin roast. Place rubbed roast in roasting pan; cover and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours.

Remove from refrigerator and bake, covered at 350 degrees F for 2 hours. Uncover and bake an additional 1 hour or until meat is no longer pink. Slice and arrange on serving dish; spoon pan juices over meat slices. Makes 8 to 10 servings, each with a trace of carbohydrate.

Tender beef and hearty chunks of vegetables all cooked together in a flavorful gravy. Yum! Yum!

1 (14-1/2 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup water
3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 envelope brown gravy mix
2 pounds lean beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
4 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks
3 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 celery ribs, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
1 medium onion, cut into eighths

1. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, water, tapioca, sugar, salt, pepper, garlic powder and Worcestershire sauce. Add all the remaining ingredients and stir to blend well.

2. Pour into a greased 13×9-inch (3 quart) baking dish. Cover and bake at 375 degrees F for 2 hours or until the meat and vegetables are tender. Makes 6 servings.

If you like mashed potatoes, you are in for a real treat with this creamy baked mashed potato recipe. You may have to do as I do and make a double batch. It’s so good!!

3 cups prepared mashed potatoes (do not use instant)
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1-1/3 cups French fried onions

1. In a large bowl, combine prepared mashed potatoes, sour cream, milk and garlic powder. Spoon 1/2 the potato mixture evenly in bottom of 2 quart casserole dish.

2. Sprinkle 3/4 cup cheddar cheese on top of potato mixture and 2/3 cup French fried onions on top of cheddar cheese. Top with the remaining potato mixture.

3. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until hot. Remove from oven and top with remaining cheddar cheese and french fried onions. Bake 5 minutes more or until onions are golden brown. Serves 6.