Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 60 minutes
Servings: 6-8, depending on appetite
This white lasagna is a little different than the usual suspects... and with a couple of short cuts, easier than most. Fits perfectly in an 8"x8" pan. Freezes beautifully.
Good idea: Assemble day ahead, refrigerate, pop in oven for baking the next day. (This dish is headed out both through cyberspace and in person to Lizz, new mom to Baby Sam.)
Mix together:
1 jar light Alfredo Sauce
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
Get out:
2 c. baby spinach, no need to chop (get the pre-washed kind, duh!)
2 thinly sliced Roma tomatoes
1 package oven ready lasagna noodles (the no-precook kind)
2 c. shredded (or diced) cooked chicken, can now find frozen cooked strips
2 c. shredded mozarella cheese (divided)
Spray pan with cooking spray... or else.
Assembly:
One ladle of sauce in bottom of pan,
Layer of noodles, break to fit, can overlap
Ladel of sauce,
Layer of noodles,
Lay in tomato slices,
Cover with baby spinach,
Ladel of sauce,
1 c. of the shredded mozarella,
Last layer of noodles,
Ladel of sauce,
Remaining 1 c. of shredded mozarella.
Cover with foil, bake about an hour at 375 degrees, pull the foil off the last 10 minutes to brown. Let stand 10 minutes to firm up before slicing.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Breakfast-For-Dinner, Takes 1 through 4!
Breakfast-For-Dinner, Take 1: Above-and-Beyond French Toast
Or lunch, brunch, or breakfast, for that matter!
Remember wheat germ? Yeah, they still make the stuff and it’s not only crunchy and tasty, it is so good for you!
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 (two slices each)
8 slices cinnamon swirl bread (day old ((or more!)) is best)
Beat together:
4 eggs
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp. cinnamon (yes, I know, the bread already has some…)
2 T. wheat germ
Pour egg mixture into a rimmed baking sheet. Put bread slices into mixture, turn once, let soak 10 minutes.
Melt 1 T. butter in large non-stick skillet or griddle. Cook over medium heat, until lightly brown on each side. Serve with maple syrup, warmed in the micro, of course.
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Breakfast-For-Dinner, Take 2: Eggy Casserole
This casserole can easily be assembled the night before, refrigerated and popped in the oven for baking. (For those of us who like to sleep in when we can!) It’s also easy to double or triple for a crowd.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
8 ounces pre-cooked breakfast sausage
6 eggs
½ can cream of mushroom soup
½ soup can milk
16 ounces frozen potatoes (rounds, tater tots or hash browns)
1- 4 ounce can mushrooms
½ c. shredded cheese, plus a little more to sprinkle on top
Mix all together. Pour into well-greased baking dish. Bake in a preheated oven (350 degrees) 50-60 minutes until done. Sprinkle extra cheese on top for an additional five minutes of baking.
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Breakfast-For-Dinner, Take 3: Hash Brown Skillet
Not even almost low-fat, this is a once-in-awhile easy, tasty skillet supper.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
1T. olive oil to grease skillet
Brown 12 ounces frozen hash browns (with or without peppers, your choice)
When potatoes are almost crispy, add 1/2 c. chopped frozen onions to the pan.
As soon as onions are soft, add 4 beaten eggs and turn heat down to low.
Stir gently until eggs are cooked.
Sprinkle on 1/2 c. of your fav shredded cheese and stir once more.
A bit of chopped parsley or slivered chives is a pretty, but very optional, touch.
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Breakfast-For-Dinner, Take 4: Burritos Eggscetera
(Sorry about the title...)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Whip up 8 eggs, salt and pepper to taste - be generous, eggs can be boring. Spray a micro-wave safe bowl with cooking spray so clean-up isn't too bad. Microwave, stirring frequently, 3-4 minutes until eggs are soft set.
Stir in 1/2 c. shredded cheese (will melt upon standing) and 1 c. diced ham (or cooked sausage)(or bacon).
Warm four large flour tortillas 1 minute in microwave. Fill each tortilla with 1/4 of eggscetera (ok, last time...) mixture. Fold up, seam-side down. Top with sour cream and salsa.
Or lunch, brunch, or breakfast, for that matter!
Remember wheat germ? Yeah, they still make the stuff and it’s not only crunchy and tasty, it is so good for you!
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 (two slices each)
8 slices cinnamon swirl bread (day old ((or more!)) is best)
Beat together:
4 eggs
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp. cinnamon (yes, I know, the bread already has some…)
2 T. wheat germ
Pour egg mixture into a rimmed baking sheet. Put bread slices into mixture, turn once, let soak 10 minutes.
Melt 1 T. butter in large non-stick skillet or griddle. Cook over medium heat, until lightly brown on each side. Serve with maple syrup, warmed in the micro, of course.
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Breakfast-For-Dinner, Take 2: Eggy Casserole
This casserole can easily be assembled the night before, refrigerated and popped in the oven for baking. (For those of us who like to sleep in when we can!) It’s also easy to double or triple for a crowd.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
8 ounces pre-cooked breakfast sausage
6 eggs
½ can cream of mushroom soup
½ soup can milk
16 ounces frozen potatoes (rounds, tater tots or hash browns)
1- 4 ounce can mushrooms
½ c. shredded cheese, plus a little more to sprinkle on top
Mix all together. Pour into well-greased baking dish. Bake in a preheated oven (350 degrees) 50-60 minutes until done. Sprinkle extra cheese on top for an additional five minutes of baking.
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Breakfast-For-Dinner, Take 3: Hash Brown Skillet
Not even almost low-fat, this is a once-in-awhile easy, tasty skillet supper.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
1T. olive oil to grease skillet
Brown 12 ounces frozen hash browns (with or without peppers, your choice)
When potatoes are almost crispy, add 1/2 c. chopped frozen onions to the pan.
As soon as onions are soft, add 4 beaten eggs and turn heat down to low.
Stir gently until eggs are cooked.
Sprinkle on 1/2 c. of your fav shredded cheese and stir once more.
A bit of chopped parsley or slivered chives is a pretty, but very optional, touch.
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Breakfast-For-Dinner, Take 4: Burritos Eggscetera
(Sorry about the title...)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Whip up 8 eggs, salt and pepper to taste - be generous, eggs can be boring. Spray a micro-wave safe bowl with cooking spray so clean-up isn't too bad. Microwave, stirring frequently, 3-4 minutes until eggs are soft set.
Stir in 1/2 c. shredded cheese (will melt upon standing) and 1 c. diced ham (or cooked sausage)(or bacon).
Warm four large flour tortillas 1 minute in microwave. Fill each tortilla with 1/4 of eggscetera (ok, last time...) mixture. Fold up, seam-side down. Top with sour cream and salsa.
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