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I finally got around to making Olive Gardens lasagna recipe yesterday and it is the best lasagna I have ever made. I did add chopped green pepper, 1 Package Jimmy Dean’s Hot Sausage, more Garlic and a package of Mild Italian Sausage that I cut in slices. The added ingredients made it better. I may add some sliced fresh mushrooms to it the next time I make it, other than that, I wouldn’t change a thing. I baked it in a large glass baking dish with a cookie sheet under it to catch any drippings. I baked it at 325 degrees for an hour but it could of been hotter so I will either bake it longer the next time I make it or bake it at a higher temperature. Below is the video from Olive Garden, recipe and pictures. I used a stockpot for this. 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil 1 Large White Onion, Chopped 1 Whole Bulb Garlic, Chopped In Small Pieces ***I Used More Than The Recipe Calls For 1-(1-lb.)-Pkg. Mild Italian Sausage, Cut In Slices 1-(lb.)-Pkg. Jimmy Dean Hot Sausage 1-(1.05- lbs.)-Lean Hamburger 1 Large Green Pepper, Chopped 2-(28-oz.)-Cans Crushed Tomatoes 1/4 Tsp. Dry Oregano 1/4 Tsp. Dry Basil Garlic Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper, To Taste Heat up a stockpot or large pan until medium hot. Add Olive Oil, onion and chopped garlic. Sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add Italian Sausage, Jimmy Deans Hot Sausage and hamburger; break up pieces while cooking. When the meat is done, drain grease Reduce heat to simmer and add 2-(28-oz.)-cans crushed tomatoes, 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon dry basil, garlic salt and ground black pepper, to taste and chopped green pepper. to taste Simmer, stirring occasionally for about 20 minutes. While the meat sauce is simmering, make the cheese sauce. In a large mixing bowl, add 1-(2-lb.)-container whole milk Ricotta Cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded, 1/2 cup Romano Cheese, grated, 1 T. fresh parsley, chopped, 1 T. fresh oregano, chopped, 1 egg, garlic salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; mix well Bring a pot of water to a boil; add 1 T. Olive Oil and a dash of salt. Add lasagna noodles and cook according to pkg. directions. When the noodles are done, drain and lay them flat on a piece of aluminum foil to keep their shape. Spray a lasagna pan or baking dish with Pam. Cover the bottom of the pan with meat sauce; spread it evenly. Lay 3 lasagna noodles on top of the meat sauce. Spread cheese sauce over the noodles, just to cover-not all of it! Spread evenly. Repeat layers exactly with meat sauce, 3 lasagna noodles and cheese sauce. End with a last layer of 3 lasagna noodles sand a layer of meat sauce. No Cheese Sauce! Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top. That will get it nice and brown/crusty and bubbly; spread evenly. Coat a sheet of aluminum foil with Pam to prevent cheese from sticking. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Bake until heated through, longer than an hour. Or bake at a higher temperature. When serving, sprinkle Parmesan Cheese on top. ***I let it rest for awhile before cutting. Served it with a salad and cheese bread.

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I made this for the first time the other night for dinner and we really liked it. The only thing I will do different the next time I make them, is use more taco seasoning. I only used 1 package and it could of used more seasoning. I prepared it ahead of time in the zip-loc bag and baked it later when it was time to get dinner ready. Taco Potatoes: You want enough Russet potatoes to fill your iron-cast skillet. Wash potatoes; put in cutting board and cut in half, then cut in large chunks. Put 1/4 cup Olive Oil in a zip-loc bag; add potatoes and Taco Seasoning; shake bag to cover potatoes. Put 1/4 cup Olive Oil in an iron-cast skillet; put skillet in oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. You want the oil hot before adding potatoes. Once the oven has reached 400 degrees, add potatoes that have been cut in chunks and bake for 40 minutes. Serve with Hidden Valley as a dipping sauce-(or your favorite dipping sauce)-if you want.

Someone gave us some fish that he had caught and we had it last night with hushpuppies and tater tots. It was the best fish I have ever made. Nothing beats fresh fish. I used Zatarain’s New Orlean’s Style Fish Fri Seafood Breading Mix Crispy Southern for the fish coating and used Louisiana Homestyle Hush Puppy Seasoned Cornmeal Mix for the hushpuppies; had some tater tots too. The hushpuppies turned out great, I put some chopped green onions in the batter. I prepared them ahead of time. When I made them, I formed them into balls and put them in a Tupperware container and refrigerated them until time to make them. That helps the hushpuppies to firm up before making them. I deep-fried the fish and the hushpuppies. Used some homemade Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing for a dip. Edited to say that the fish was covered first with milk and refrigerated, then I flipped the fish over to let the other side soak in milk for awhile.. Then I cut the fish on a cutting board so the pieces would fit in the deep fat fryer basket. then I put the pieces of fish in a Tupperware container and added the fish seasoning. Put the lid on and shake it to coat well. Refrigerate it until ready to deep fat fry.

Made a hoagie sandwich for lunch today and this dressing is really good, This the way I make Hoagies: On a cookie sheet, open up Hoagie Buns, be careful not to tear. Put your choice of cheese or a combo of cheeses on both buns. Put your choice of deli meat-(or a combo of deli meats)-on the top bun, then more cheese on top of deli meat. Bake in preheated 325 degree oven until cheese is melted. Take hoagies out of oven, put shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes then sliced onions on the bottom bun. Drizzle Dietz & Watson Hoagie Dressing on top of that and sprinkle Parmesan Cheese on top of the onions. I sprinkle Parmesan Cheese on top of the other deli bun too. Put top bun on and slice Hoagie in half

I saw this on the Today Show this morning and it looked great. Brown Sugar Peppered Bacon: 10 Thick-Cut Bacon Slices 1/3 Cup Packed, Plus 2 Tsp. Light Brown Sugar 2 T. Black Pepper Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place a wired rack on the foil. Place as many bacon slices as you can fit on the rack. Stir together the brown sugar and pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle the bacon with the brown sugar mixture, pressing lightly to adhere. Bake until the bacon is crispy, 35-40 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway-(on same rack)-once or twice during baking time.

I made this for dinner yesterday and we liked it. The next time I make it, I will bake it at a very low temperature. The longer it bakes, the more tender it will be. Crockpot Cubed Steaks In Mushroom & Onion Sauce: 2 Cubed Steaks Or Called Minute Steaks Flour Garlic Salt & Pepper, To Taste Garlic Powder, To Taste 1 Envelope Lipton Onion Soup Mix ***Or You Could Use Onion Mushroom Soup Mix 2 Cans Campbell’s Cream Of Mushroom With Roasted Garlic Soup Sliced White Onions, To Taste Chopped White Onions, To Taste 1/2 Soup Can Milk Kitchen Bouquet, To Taste ***Enough To Make A Brown Gravy 1 Tsp. Dry Thyme Leaves 1 Pkg. Fresh Sliced Fresh Mushrooms 1 Pkg. McCormick Mushroom Gravy Mix Fettuccini, Used A Half Of Box .***Can Sub Hot Cooked Rice Lay cubed steaks flat on a cutting board. Cover one side with flour and sprinkle garlic salt and pepper over. Flip steaks over and repeat on the other side. In mixing bowl, mix 1 pkg. McCormick Mushroom Gravy Mix, onion soup mix, soup, milk, Kitchen Bouquet, Thyme Leaves and garlic powder;,stir. Put sliced onions on the bottom of crockpot; put steak on top. Pour mushroom sauce on top: cover with sliced fresh mushrooms and diced white onions. I cooked it on low all afternoon, 6 to 8 hours. Serve over Fettuccini or hot cooked rice. I sprinkled Parmesan Cheese on top.

Grilled Artichokes: 2 large artichokes 1 lemon, quartered 3/4 cup olive oil 4 garlic cloves, chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper Trim the tops and ends of leaves from the artichokes, cut in half lengthwise and remove the fuzzy choke. Squeeze a bit of lemon on immediately to prevent browning. If preparing artichokes ahead of time, place them in a bowl of lemon water until ready to boil. If unsure how to properly prepare an artichoke, look at the video below. Meanwhile, preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Lemon Aioli Recipe 3/4 cup mayonnaise 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Stir together 3/4 cup mayonnaise and remaining ingredients. Makes 3/4 cup. Basil Pesto Mayonnaise Recipe 2⁄3 cup mayonnaise 4 tablespoons prepared basil pesto Mix well and refrigerate, preferably for at least an hour and up to 24 hours.

Sometimes it is easier just to buy it, but, then again, it is much better to take the time to make it:) Blue Cheese Dressing: 4-ozs. Danish Blue Cheese Or French Blue Cheese Or Your Favorite, At Room Temperature 1/2 Cup Olive Oil 1/2 Cup Margarine 1-1/2 T. Red Wine Vinegar Crumble the Blue Cheese into a bowl ad using a fork, whisk in the Olive Oil. Let stand for about 40 minutes. Whisk in the mayonnaise and red wine vinegar. Cover bowl and refrigerate till needed. Whisk again just before serving.

Another Good One: Quesadilla: 6 1/2 ounces combination cheese (Monterey Jack and Cheddar) 2 ounces pico de gallo butter or margarine, as needed 2 (10 inch) flour tortillas Filling: (Choose 1) 4 ounces cooked steak, cubed 4 ounces cooked chicken breast, cubed 4 ounces cooked crab meat 4 ounces cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined, cubed 4 ounces cooked assorted veggies, cubed Grate equal parts of Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses into bowl and toss until the two cheese are blended together. Measure 6-1/2 oz of combo cheese and set aside. Measure remaining ingredients and set aside. Place skillet pan or griddle on medium high heat. Place butter on heated surface and allow butter to melt. Distribute the melted butter across the cooking surface and place one flour tortilla on top of the melted butter. Distribute cheese, Pico de Gallo and optional cubed meat across the top of the tortilla and allow the cheese to melt. Place the second tortilla on top of the fillers and lightly press down to adhere the tortilla to the melted cheese. Using a spatula, flip the quesadilla and continue cooking until both sides are light golden brown. Remove the quesadilla from pan and place on cutting board. Slice the quesadilla evenly in half and continue slicing the portions in half until you have desired size wedges. Arrange the quesadilla wedges on plate and serve with your favorite Mexican garnishes and side dishes. Notes: When adding optional meat or vegetable ingredients, reduce the amount of combo cheese to 4 1/2 ounces total

This is one of my favorite appetizers to make: 16 Large Tortilla Chips 1-(8-oz.) Package Louis Kemp Crab Delights 1-(8-oz.) Package Louis Kemp Lobster Delights 1 Package Frozen Package Salad Shrimp, thawed Or Use Fresh Shrimp From The Deli-(I Prefer Shrimp From The Deli) Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese Spread tortilla chips on 10-inch wax paper-lined paper plate. Layer the crab, lobster and shrimp over the nachos. Sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack Cheese on top. Bake it on low heat until cheese is melted and it heated through You can also microwave it, but, I always use the oven. Toppings: Salsa, Picante Sauce, Sour Cream, Sliced Jalapenos, Sliced Black Olives, Guacamole, /Whatever You Prefer ****You could also make a cheese sauce and pour over it; top with your favorite toppings.

These Chicken Wings Are Good/Not Sure If I Ever Posted This One 3 Eggs 1 Cup Hot Sauce ***I Used Frank's Red Hot Wing Sauce ***Or Your Favorite Hot Sauce 2 Cups Self-Rising Flour 2-1/2 lbs. Chicken Wings ***I Used Party Chicken Wings Paula Deen's House Seasoning Heat oil in deep-fat fryer according to directions. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs; add 1 cup Frank's Red Hot Wing Sauce. Season chicken with Paula Deen's House Seasoning. Dip the chicken wings in the egg and then coat well in the flour. Place the chicken wings in the preheated oil and fry the chicken wings until brown and crisp-(8-14 minutes)-until they are crisp enough to your liking. Serve with homemade Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing/Blue Cheese Dressing/Carrot Sticks/Celery Sticks-(Opt.) Paula Deen's House Seasoning: 1 Cup Salt 1/4 Cup Black Pepper 1/4 Cup Garlic Powder Mix all the following ingredients and put in a shaker for convenience. I use this on fried chicken and on a lot of dishes.

I had some left over pork left from the other day and I am like my dad was. He hated to see good food go to waste. He always said he starved when he was in the army and he wasn't going to starve again. Anyway, I remembered when mom used to make this and it was always good so I decided to make it. This is good football food. You can make the pork roast ahead of time and stick it in the crockpot for the game. I have made the pork roast in the crockpot and in the oven. Use more sauce if you use more pork, I eyeball it according to how much pork I have. 1-1/2 Cups Cooked & Diced Pork Mix With The Following Sauce: 1 Cup Ketchup 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar 1/4 Cup Water-(I Use Bottled Water) 2 T. Vinegar 2 T. Minced Onion-(I Use Chopped White Onion & Use More) Recipe Doesn't Call For Garlic, But, I Like To Add Chopped Garlic 1 T. Mustard 1 T. Worcestershire Sauce Put the cooked and diced pork in a crockpot or oven and cook for 2-3 hours. I like to use my crockpot and cook it on low or warm and usually use a whole pork roast and more sauce of course and cook it on low all day in the crockpot. Serve on hamburger buns.

Campfire Or Baked Stuff Onions: These are easy to make and you can adjust them to your preferance, 2 Large Onions 2-lbs. Lean Ground Beef ***Sausage Would Be Good Too 1 Tsp. Garlic Powder 1 Tsp. Onion Powder 1 T. Basil 1 T. Oregano 1 T. Parsley 1 Egg, Beaten 1/2 Cup Fresh Bread Crumbs 1/2 Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheesr 1 Tsp. Salt 1/2 Tsp. Black Pepper 1/2 Cup Milk Tomato Sauce-(Optional) Peel onions and cut in half. Seperate the Onions into matching pieces. In a bowl, mix together all the remaining ingredients except for the tomato sauce. It is easier to use your hands. Do not overmix or the result will be very dense! Fill two sides of an onion, then press together; repeat. Wrap 5 to 10 onions pet foil packet. ***Use heavy duty foil and wrap at least 3 times! To cook, place them in a large amount of very hot coals for 20 minutes; flip them over and cook for another 20 minutes. Total cooking time will depend on the size of your onions and how hot your coals are. Check on them to be sure they are cooked all the way through. You can also roast them in a 350 degree oven. To serve, remove the foil and top with tomato sauce, if desired. Marinara Sauce would be good too.

My very good friend sent this to me. These are delicious and not spicy....If you like them spicier you can add more chili powder and some chopped jalapenos as well. This recipe makes about 48 appetizers...Give or take a couple. 1 Pkg. Wonton Wrappers 3 Cups Grated Jalapeno Monterey Jack Cheese 1 Cup Grated Medium Cheddar Cheese 2 Cups Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressing 2 Teaspoons Chili Powder Or To Taste 6 Green Onions, Chopped 4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Using a regular sized muffin tin, place the wonton wrappers in each muffin cup. Try not to let them fold into themselves. Bake in the oven for 5 minutes @ 350, browning them slightly. Take out to cool and place wonton cups on a baking sheet. Cook chicken and when cooled, dice. Dice green onions. Blend chicken, onions, cheeses, chili powder & ranch dressing together. When mixed thoroughly, place one tablespoon into each wonton cup. Place baking sheet with filled wonton cups into the oven and bake at 350 for 10 to 15 minutes.

This banana bread is really good. Banana Bread: 2 Cups Flour 1 Tsp. Baking Soda 1/4 Tsp. Salt 1/2 Cup Blue Bonnet Margarine-(Soften In Microwave) 3/4 Cup Brown Sugar 2 Eggs, Beaten 2-1/2 Cups Mashed Bananas ***Make Sure They Are Ripe-I Put Them In A Ziploc Bag/Seal It/Mash With My Fist/Hands 1 Tsp. Vanilla 1/2 Tsp. Cinnamon 1/2 Cup Finely Chopped Walnuts Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. Stir in eggs, mashed bananas and finely chopped walnuts. Stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir enough to moisten-(I used the mixer on low). Spray loaf pan with Pam and pour batter into it. Cover the top with brown sugar. Bake for 60 to 65 minutes. Let pan cool for 10 minutes.

You can never go wrong with shrimp and bacon, but, that’s just my opinion. These are easy to make. You can always dress them up more with some extra butter and herbs. You can also stuff the shrimp with cream cheese or stuff each shrimp with a different kind of cheese or spice it up and add some chopped jalapeños. Use your imagination and make it your own. Shrimp:Bacon & Cheese Appetizers: 16 Jumbo Shrimp, Peeled & Deveined 8 Strips Bacon, Cut In Half Lengthwise ***Frozen Bacon Is Much Easier To Cut So when You Know When You Are Going To Make It, Take The Time To Freeze It, Cut It & Thaw 1/4 Cup Butter-Style Shortening, Melted 1 Tablespoon Parmesan Cheese, Grated 1 Garlic Clove, Minced Fine 1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice Salt & Pepper, Opt. Turn on the broiler and allow it to heat while preparing the shrimp. Wrap 1 slice of bacon around each piece of shrimp and secure it with a wooden toothpick. Place the melted shortening in a mixing bowl. Stir in the Parmesan Cheese until blended. Add the garlic and lemon juice and whisk until completely combined. Brush each shrimp thoroughly with the sauce. Place in a single layer on a broiler pan. Broil for 6 minutes, turn and continue broiling 5 minutes or until the bacon is crisp. ***My Oven Has Low Broil So Keep An Eye On It! You can add salt and pepper. ***There are some great seafood seasonings you can buy. I have used those also.

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I had no idea how this was going to turn out, because I combined 2 recipes to make it. It turned out great and it is very easy to make. I like that you can make it ahead of time and bake it when needed. Smashed Potatoes: 5 Whole Large Red Potatoes 1 Stick Butter, Softened & Cut Into Pieces 1 Cup Pepper Jack Cheese, Grated 3/4 Cup Sour Cream ***It looked a little dry, so I added a little more to make it a little more creamier. 5 Slices Bacon, Cooked & Crumbled ***I Put The Cooked Bacon On A Paper Towel Plate To Drain; Next Time I Will Use The Whole Pkg. Of Bacon 2 Whole Green Onions, Sliced, Plus More For Topping Garlic, Minced In Food Processor, To Taste 1-2/3 Cup French-Fried Onions 1 Cup Pepper Jack Cheese, Grated Or Shredded Fry the bacon until crisp or done to your liking; drain. I chopped the bacon using the food processor or you can put the bacon in a plastic food bag, seal it and smash the bacon using a meat tenderizer. I microwaved the potatoes in the microwave until tender. You can also bake them in the oven until fork tender. I put the potatoes in a large bowl and added the softened butter, bacon, green onions, 1/3 cup French-Fried Onions and garlic; stirred it with a rubber spatula; added some salt and ground black pepper. I greased a baking dish and put the potato mixture in it. I topped it with more sliced green onions and 1 cup French-Fried Onions. I baked it at 350 degrees until it was completely hot, a little over a half hour.

This is one of our favorite dips to order at a restaurant so I decided to make it at home and it turned out better than any restaurant that we have ordered it at. We like spicy food, so if you don't want it so hot, use less jalapenos. This is great game time dip and easy to make. You can make this ahead of time/refrigerate it and bake it when needed. Hot Spinach Artichoke & Chile Dip: 2 Blocks Philadelphia Cream Cheese-(8-ozs. Each)/Softened To Room Temperature ***I Placed Them On The Counter For 20 Minutes/Softening The Cream Cheese Makes It Easier To Mix 1/2 Cup Kraft Real Mayonnaise ***Make Sure You Use Real Mayonnaise! 1 Cup Fresh Grated Or Shaved Parmesan Cheese ***Used Kraft Finely Shredded Cheese In A Package 1-(7-oz.)-Can Ortega Fire Roasted Diced Green Chiles 1-(12-oz.)-Can La Costena Sliced Jalapenos/I Diced Them 2-(6.5-oz.)-Jars Mezzeta Marinated Artichoke Hearts, Drained Well & Chopped/Toughed Pieces Removed 1-(10-oz.)-Bag Frozen Sunny Select Chopped Spinach, Drained Well-(It's Very Important To Have It Drained Well/I Put A Colander Over A Bowl/Put The Spinach In It & Squeezed The Moisture Out Of It In a large bowl, add softened cream cheese, real mayonnaise/cream mixture and mix until smooth. Next, add remaining ingredients; mix until well blended. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pour dip into baking dish and bake on middle rack of preheated 350 degree oven for approximately 30 minutes or until dip starts to bubble and begins to turn a light golden brown. Serve warm with your choice of chips/freshly sliced baguettes, cheese and crackers.

I have no idea if I have posted this before or not. I haven't made this in awhile, may have to make it again soon. ***I Eyeball Alot Of Recipes When I Cook, So Make Amounts According To Your Taste. Crockpot Beef Stroganoff: 2 lbs. Beef Stew Meat 1 Bay Leaf-(Opt.) 1 Pkg. Lipton's Recipe Secrets Onion Mushroom Soup Mix ***I May Try McCormick's Beef Stew Seasoning The Next Time I Make This, Just To Try Something Different Chopped White Onions, To Taste Minced Garlic, To Taste 1 Or 2 Cans Of Condensed Cream Of Mushroom Soup Or Cheddar Cheese Soup/You Want Enough To Cover The Stew Meat & How Saucy You Want It To Be 1 Green Pepper, Diced 1-(8-oz.)-Pkg. Button Mushrooms, Sliced Pepper, To Taste 1 Tsp. Seasoned Salt 2 Cups Water Or A Can Of Beef Broth-(I Use Beef Broth) 1-(8-oz.)-Container Sour Cream Cooked Egg Noodles Put soup mix in a bowl and add pepper and Seasoned Salt; mix well. Put stew meat in the bowl and stir it to cover well. Put the beef broth or water in the bottom of the Crockpot. Put the stew meat, bay leaf, mushrooms, onions, garlic and green peppers in the Crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the beef is tender. Stir in the sour cream and mix well/allow time for the sour cream to get hot. Serve on top of cooked egg noodles.