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Tomato Cheese Pizza
Tomato Cheese Pizza topping
2 c. flour 1 t. Oregano
1 T. spoon B Powder 1/2 t. salt
1 t. salt 1/2 t. black pepper
2/3 c. Milk
1/3 c. oil 1/2 lb. Old English
1-6oz. can tomato Paste Pasteurized
1/4 c. Water Cheese shredded
1/2 c. Shredded
Parmesan cheese
over
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sift flour B Powder salt into
bowl add milk & oil work into
ball. roll out between wax
paper fits 14 inch pan
combine tomato P. Water oregano
salt & pepper. spread add
cheese bake in 425° oven for
15 to 20 min. remove add
Parmesan cheese bake 3 to 5 min
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# Tomato Cheese Pizza
## Ingredients
### Crust
- 2 cups flour
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1/3 cup oil
### Sauce
- 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
### Topping
- 1/2 lb Old English Pasteurized Cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
## Instructions
### Crust
1. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into a bowl.
2. Add milk and oil; work into a ball.
3. Roll out between wax paper to fit a 14-inch pan.
### Sauce & Assembly
1. Combine tomato paste, water, oregano, salt, and pepper.
2. Spread sauce over crust.
3. Add shredded Old English cheese.
4. Bake in a 425°F oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
5. Remove from oven, add shredded Parmesan cheese, and bake an additional 3 to 5 minutes. -
Lasagne
sagne
Lasagne after boiling
½ lb hamburger
½ c. chopped onion
pinch oregano
shake of garlic salt
1 can tomato sauce
3 tablespoons catsup
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon vinegar
salt & pepper
8oz lasagne
cook lasagne in 1 qt water
until tender. Drain.
alternate lasagne &
sauce v. serve a can
bake 15 min. for 300°
sprinkle
Brown hamburger in greased
frying pan until all
kernals are separate.
add onions & orguin.
Brown. Add salt, pepper,
catsup, tomato
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# Lasagne
## Ingredients
- 1/2 lb hamburger
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- Pinch of oregano
- Shake of garlic salt
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 3 Tbsp catsup
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 oz lasagne noodles
## Instructions
1. Brown hamburger in a greased frying pan until all kernels are separate.
2. Add onions and oregano. Brown.
3. Add salt, pepper, catsup, and tomato sauce.
4. Add brown sugar and vinegar.
5. Cook lasagne noodles in 1 qt water until tender. Drain.
6. Alternate layers of lasagne noodles and sauce in a baking dish.
7. Bake 15 minutes at 300°F.
8. Sprinkle with cheese and/or chopped herbs -
Clam Sauce for Linguine/Fettuccine
Clam Sauce for Linguinie/Fettacini
2 T olive oil or Salad Oil
1/2 tsp garlic Powdr
1/4 tsp crumbled Oregano leaves
1 T. dried parsley flakes
1 Can Minced Clams
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1 Pkg 8oz Spaghetti
Parmesan Cheese
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3 min
1/2 c.
- heat oil
- Med. heat 3 min
- 1/2 c. butter
- add clam juice - bring to boil
- 3 butter boil sauce
- lower heat - add clams
- clams Parmesan spread
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# Clam Sauce for Linguine/Fettuccine
## Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil or salad oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp crumbled oregano leaves
- 1 Tbsp dried parsley flakes
- 1 can minced clams
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 pkg (8 oz) spaghetti
- Parmesan cheese
## Instructions
1. Heat oil in pan over medium heat for 3 minutes.
2. Add 1/2 cup butter; bring to a boil with clam juice from can.
3. Boil sauce for 3 minutes.
4. Lower heat and add clams.
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Meatball and Bean Stew
MEATBALL AND BEAN STEW
(Basic Recipe yields 10
servings)
1 pound ground
chuck
½ cup fresh bread
crumbs
¼ cup minced onion
3 tablespoons
minced fresh
parsley
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dried
oregano leaves
¼ teaspoon dried
basil leaves
1 egg
¼ cup milk
2 tablespoons
cooking oil
1 cup green pepper
strips (1-inch)
2 (15-ounce) cans
red kidney beans
1 (28-ounce) can
Italian tomatoes,
cut up
1 (15-ounce) can
tomato sauce
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon dried
oregano leaves
½ teaspoon dried
basil leaves
Shredded
Cheddar cheese
RANGE TOP METHOD:
(1 hour cooking time)
Combine ground chuck,
bread crumbs, onion, pars-
ley, salt, ½ teaspoon ore-
gano, ¼ teaspoon basil,
egg and milk in bowl. Mix
lightly, but well. Shape the
mixture into 32 meatballs.
Heat cooking oil in 4-
quart Dutch oven over me-
dium-high heat, about 2
minutes. Brown meatballs,
16 at a time, in hot oil
about 6 minutes. Remove
meatballs. Add remaining
meatballs and brown,
about 6 minutes.
oven
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Pour off all but 2 table-
spoons of pan drippings.
Saute green pepper in 2 ta-
blespoons pan drippings
over medium heat until
tender, about 6 minutes.
Stir in undrained kidney
beans, tomatoes, tomato
sauce, bay leaf, ½ tea-
spoon oregano and ½ tea-
spoon basil. Add meatballs
and mix well.
Cook over medium heat
until mixture comes to a
boil, about 10 minutes. Re-
duce heat and simmer 30
minutes, stirring occasion-
ally. Ladle into bowls and
serve topped with shred-
ded cheese.
PRESSURE COOKER
METHOD: (42 minutes
cooking time plus 20 min-
utes waiting time) Use in-
gredients as listed in basic
recipe, but add 2 table-
spoons cornstarch and ¼
cup water. Prepare meat-
balls as for range-top
method. Heat oil in 4-quart
pressure cooker over medi-
um-high heat, about 2 min-
utes. Brown the meatballs,
16 at a time, in hot oil
about 6 minutes.
Remove meatballs. Add
remaining meatballs and
brown, about 6 minutes.
Pour off all but 2 table-
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# Meatball and Bean Stew
*Yields 10 servings*
## Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chuck
- 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup minced onion
- 3 Tbsp minced fresh parsley
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves
- 1/4 tsp dried basil leaves
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 Tbsp cooking oil
- 1 cup green pepper strips (1-inch)
- 2 (15-oz) cans red kidney beans
- 1 (28-oz) can Italian tomatoes, cut up
- 1 (15-oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves
- 1/2 tsp dried basil leaves
- Shredded Cheddar cheese, for serving
## Instructions
### Range Top Method
*(1 hour cooking time)*
1. Combine ground chuck, bread crumbs, onion, parsley, salt, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/4 tsp basil, egg, and milk in a bowl. Mix lightly but well. Shape the mixture into 32 meatballs.
2. Heat cooking oil in a 4-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat, about 2 minutes.
3. Brown meatballs, 16 at a time, in hot oil about 6 minutes. Remove meatballs. Add remaining meatballs and brown, about 6 minutes.
4. Pour off all but 2 Tbsp of pan drippings. Sauté green pepper in 2 Tbsp pan drippings over medium heat until tender, about 6 minutes.
5. Stir in undrained kidney beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, bay leaf, 1/2 tsp oregano, and 1/2 tsp basil. Add meatballs and mix well.
6. Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Ladle into bowls and serve topped with shredded cheese.
### Pressure Cooker Method
*(42 minutes cooking time plus 20 minutes waiting time)*
1. Use ingredients as listed in basic recipe, but add 2 Tbsp cornstarch and 1/4 cup water.
2. Prepare meatballs as for range-top method.
3. Heat oil in a 4-quart pressure cooker over medium-high heat, approximately 2 minutes.
4. Brown meatballs, 16 at a time, in hot oil approximately 6 minutes per batch. Remove meatballs and set aside.
5. Pour off all but 2 Tbsp of pan drippings. Sauté green pepper in remaining drippings over medium heat until tender, approximately 6 minutes.
6. Stir in undrained kidney beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, bay leaf, 1/2 tsp oregano, and 1/2 tsp basil.
7. Mix cornstarch with 1/4 cup water until smooth; stir into the pot.
8. Add meatballs and stir gently to combine.
9. Close cover securely according to manufacturer's directions.
10. Place over high heat and bring to 15 pounds pressure, approximately 10 minutes.
11. When pressure is reached and control begins to jiggle, reduce heat immediately and cook 12 minutes.
12. Remove from heat. Allow pressure to drop of its own accord — approximately 20 minutes. Do not force-release.
13. Remove bay leaf. Ladle into bowls and serve topped with shredded cheese. -
Zucchini Quiche Italiano
ZUCCHINI QUICHE ITALIANO
2 cups zucchini or other summer
squash, thinly sliced
1 cup onion, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
2 fresh tomatoes, peeled and
chopped
1 cup tomato sauce
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon tarragon
2 cups cottage cheese (small curd)
3 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup Moazzarella cheese, grated
1 (10-inch) pie crust
Saute squash, onion and garlic in olive
oil. Season with salt. Remove. Simmer
tomatoes, sauce, oregano and tarragon un-
til tomatoes are soft.
Mix well the cottage cheese, eggs and
milk. Place squash mixture in pie shell.
Add egg mixture and 4 tablespoons toma-
to sauce. Bake 35 minutes in preheated
350-degree oven. Sprinkle grated Moz-
zarella cheese on top and return to oven
until cheese melts. Serve quiche with re-
maining tomato sauce. Serves 6.
To make in the microwave oven: Place
butter in a flat 1 1/2-quart microwave-
proof dish. Heat on high until melted. Stir
in onion and zucchini. Cover with plastic
wrap. Microwave on high for 6 to 7 min-
utes or until tender. Stir after 4 minutes.
Pour egg mixture over vegetables. Sprin-
kle with remaining cheese. Cover with
paper towel. Microwave on medium for 8
to 10 minutes or until firm.
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# Zucchini Quiche Italiano
*Serves 6*
## Ingredients
- 2 cups zucchini or other summer squash, thinly sliced
- 1 cup onion, thinly sliced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp tarragon
- 2 cups cottage cheese (small curd)
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
- 1 (10-inch) pie crust
## Instructions
1. Sauté squash, onion, and garlic in olive oil. Season with salt. Remove from heat.
2. Simmer tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, and tarragon until tomatoes are soft.
3. Mix together the cottage cheese, eggs, and milk until well combined.
4. Place squash mixture in pie shell. Add egg mixture and 4 Tbsp of the tomato sauce.
5. Bake 35 minutes in a preheated 350°F oven.
6. Sprinkle grated mozzarella cheese on top and return to oven until cheese melts.
7. Serve quiche with remaining tomato sauce.
### Microwave Method
1. Place butter in a flat 1 1/2-quart microwave-proof dish. Heat on high until melted.
2. Stir in onion and zucchini. Cover with plastic wrap.
3. Microwave on high for 6 to 7 minutes or until tender, stirring after 4 minutes.
4. Pour egg mixture over vegetables. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
5. Cover with paper towel. Microwave on medium for 8 to 10 minutes or until firm. -
West Claims Chili Native Soup
West claims chili native soup
1 medium white onion, chopped
1 ripe tomato
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (8-ounce) can green chili salsa (sauce)
1 (8-ounce) can green chili peppers, seeded, diced
1 teaspoon dried leaf oregano
1 teaspoon Tabasco pepper sauce (yes, one
teaspoon)
1 tablespoon hot chili powder (if varying
strengths of chili powder aren't available, use 2
tablespoons of most common chili powder to
substitute for this and the next two ingredients)
1 tablespoon medium strength chili powder
1 heaping tablespoon mild chili powder
½ to 1 teaspoon salt
In separate skillets, cook pork and beef 10 minutes.
Add ½ teaspoon cumin to each skillet. In a 6-quart
saucepot, combine celery, onion, tomato, garlic, chili
salsa, chili peppers, oregano and Tabasco sauce. Combine
chili powders in a small bowl; add a small amount of
water to form a paste; add to saucepot, mix well. Cook,
covered, 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain juice
from meat, reserving ¼ cup; add meat and
reserved meat juice to chili mixture. Cook, stirring fre-
quently, 1 to 1½ hours, or until meat is tender. Before
serving, add salt to taste. Yields 4 to 6 servings.
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# West Claims Chili Native Soup
*Yields 4 to 6 servings*
## Ingredients
- 1 medium white onion, chopped
- 1 ripe tomato
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 (8-oz) can green chili salsa (sauce)
- 1 (8-oz) can green chili peppers, seeded, diced
- 1 tsp dried leaf oregano
- 1 tsp Tabasco pepper sauce
- 1 Tbsp hot chili powder*
- 1 Tbsp medium strength chili powder*
- 1 heaping Tbsp mild chili powder*
- 1/2 to 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cumin (for pork skillet)
- 1/2 tsp cumin (for beef skillet)
*If varying strengths of chili powder are not available, substitute 2 Tbsp of standard chili powder for all three chili powder ingredients.
## Instructions
1. In separate skillets, cook pork and beef for 10 minutes. Add 1/2 tsp cumin to each skillet.
2. In a 6-quart saucepot, combine celery, onion, tomato, garlic, chili salsa, chili peppers, oregano, and Tabasco sauce.
3. Combine chili powders in a small bowl; add a small amount of water to form a paste. Add paste to saucepot and mix well.
4. Cook, covered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Drain juice from meat, reserving 1/4 cup. Add meat and reserved meat juice to chili mixture.
6. Cook, stirring frequently, 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until meat is tender.
7. Before serving, add salt to taste. -
Citrus Chicken Iberia
CITRUS CHICKEN IBERIA
1 chicken (about 3 pounds), cut in
quarters
2 tablespoons flour
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 can (6 ounces) frozen
concentrated orange juice,
thawed, undiluted
½ cup chicken broth or water
1 teaspoon dried leaf oregano
1 green pepper, cut in strips
1 red onion, sliced
½ pound mushrooms, sliced
½ cup black olives, sliced
Wash chicken, pat dry. Combine flour,
salt and pepper; dredge chicken in flour
mixture. In large skillet, heat butter and
oil; saute garlic until lightly browned. Add
chicken and brown on both sides. Com-
bine concentrated orange juice, chicken
broth and oregano; pour over chicken.
Cover. Cook 15 minutes. Baste chicken
with pan juices. Add green pepper and
onion; cover, cook 5 minutes longer. Add
mushrooms and black olives; cover, cook
5 minutes or until chicken is tender.
Makes 4 servings.
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# Citrus Chicken Iberia
*Makes 4 servings*
## Ingredients
- 1 chicken (about 3 pounds), cut in quarters
- 2 Tbsp flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 2 Tbsp butter or margarine
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 can (6 ounces) frozen concentrated orange juice, thawed, undiluted
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
- 1 tsp dried leaf oregano
- 1 green pepper, cut in strips
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
## Instructions
1. Wash chicken and pat dry.
2. Combine flour, salt, and pepper; dredge chicken in flour mixture.
3. In a large skillet, heat butter and oil; sauté garlic until lightly browned.
4. Add chicken and brown on both sides.
5. Combine concentrated orange juice, chicken broth, and oregano; pour over chicken.
6. Cover. Cook 15 minutes.
7. Baste chicken with pan juices.
8. Add green pepper and onion; cover and cook 5 minutes longer.
9. Add mushrooms and black olives; cover and cook 5 minutes or until chicken is tender. -
Taco Sauce
TACO SAUCE
2 cups chopped hot red peppers
2 quarts peeled, chopped tomatoes, about 4
pounds
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups cider vinegar, divided
½ cup sugar
4 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
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Wear rubber gloves to prevent burning hands when
preparing peppers. Combine chopped peppers with to-
matoes, onion, garlic and 2 cups of the vinegar in large
saucepan. Cook 15 to 20 minutes or until vegetables are
soft. Press through a colander or sieve.
Combine sieved vegetables, the remaining 2 cups vine-
gar, sugar, salt, seasoned salt, oregano and basil in large
saucepan. Simmer about 1 hour or until thick. Or, cook in 250
degree oven with oven door slightly ajar until thick.
Ladle into hot, sterilized jars while hot and seal im-
mediately. Or, process in boiling water bath 10 minutes.
Yields 4 half pints.
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# Taco Sauce
## Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped hot red peppers
- 2 quarts peeled, chopped tomatoes, about 4 pounds
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups cider vinegar, divided
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 tsp salt
- 2 tsp seasoned salt
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
## Instructions
1. Wear rubber gloves to prevent burning hands when preparing peppers.
2. Combine chopped peppers with tomatoes, onion, garlic, and 2 cups of the vinegar in a large saucepan.
3. Cook 15 to 20 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
4. Press through a colander or sieve.
5. Combine sieved vegetables with the remaining 2 cups vinegar, sugar, salt, seasoned salt, oregano, and basil in a large saucepan.
6. Simmer about 1 hour or until thick. Alternatively, cook in a 250°F oven with the oven door slightly ajar until thick.
7. Ladle into hot, sterilized jars while hot and seal immediately. Alternatively, process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
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Zucchini and Potatoes Provençale / Fresh Tomato Sauce
FRESH TOMATO SAUCE
6 to 8 ripe tomatoes, peeled, cored
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup water
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons margarine
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Chop tomatoes; measure 4 cups. Place
tomatoes in blender container; cover.
Blend at medium speed 30 seconds or until
liquefied. In a 3-quart saucepan stir
together cornstarch and water until
smooth. Add tomatoes, onion, margarine,
salt, basil and pepper. Stirring constantly
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ZUCCHINI AND POTATOES PROVEN-
CALE
1 recipe Fresh Tomato Sauce
(recipe follows)
2 tablespoons oil
1 cup sliced celery
1/3 cup sliced green onions
1 clove garlic, minced
4 large zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch
slices (5 cups)
4 large zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch
slices (5 cups)
2 cups diced, peeled potatoes
(about 2 medium)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
Prepare Fresh Tomato Sauce. In a large
skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add
celery, onions and garlic; cook 1 minute.
Stir in zucchini, potatoes, tomato sauce,
oregano and salt. Cover. Stirring occa-
sionally, cook 20 minutes or until vegeta-
bles are tender-crisp. Yields 6 servings.
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# Zucchini and Potatoes Provençale
## Ingredients
### Fresh Tomato Sauce
- 6 to 8 ripe tomatoes, peeled, cored
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 Tbsp margarine
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp dried basil leaves
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 Tbsp chopped parsley
### Zucchini and Potatoes
- 1 recipe Fresh Tomato Sauce (see above)
- 2 Tbsp oil
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 1/3 cup sliced green onions
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 4 large zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices (5 cups)
- 4 large zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices (5 cups)
- 2 cups diced, peeled potatoes (about 2 medium)
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves
- 1/2 tsp salt
## Instructions
### Fresh Tomato Sauce
1. Chop tomatoes; measure 4 cups.
2. Place tomatoes in blender container; cover. Blend at medium speed 30 seconds or until liquefied.
3. In a 3-quart saucepan, stir together cornstarch and water until smooth.
4. Add tomatoes, onion, margarine, salt, basil, and pepper.
5. Stirring constantly, [continue cooking until thickened — instructions cut off on card].
### Zucchini and Potatoes
1. Prepare Fresh Tomato Sauce (see above).
2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
3. Add celery, onions, and garlic; cook 1 minute.
4. Stir in zucchini, potatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, and salt.
5. Cover. Stirring occasionally, cook 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender-crisp.
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Beef-Eggplant Combo, Italian Style
BEEF-EGGPLANT COMBO,
ITALIAN STYLE
(Basic Recipe — Makes 6 servings)
1½ pounds ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (1-pound) can tomatoes, cut up
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
⅛ teaspoon pepper
1 (!-pound) eggplant, peeled and
cubed (about 4½ cups)
1 cup water
1 cup quick-cooking rice
½ cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
RANGE TOP METHOD: Cook beef, on-
ion and garlic in a large skillet until beef
is browned, about 10 minutes. Drain off
excess fat. Stir in tomatoes, salt, oregano,
pepper, eggplant and water. Bring to boil-
ing and stir in rice. Reduce heat and sim-
mer, covered, 25 minutes or until eggplant
and rice are tender. Stir occasionally.
Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and continue
cooking until cheese is melted, 3 to 5 min-
utes.
ELECTRIC SKILLET METHOD: Use in-
gredients listed in basic recipe. Heat skil-
let to 350 degrees. Add beef, onion and
garlic and cook until beef is browned,
about 5 minutes. Drain off excess fat. Stir
in tomatoes, salt, oregano, pepper, egg-
plant and water. Bring to boiling and add
rice. Reduce heat to simmer, 220 degrees.
Simmer, covered, with vent closed, until
eggplant and rice are tender, about 30
minutes. Stir occasionally. Sprinkle with
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cheese. Cover and continue to cook until
cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes.
MICROWAVE OVEN METHOD: Use
ingredients listed in basic recipe, but de-
crease water from 1 to ¾ cup. Crumble
ground beef into 3-quart glass casserole.
Stir in onion and garlic. Microwave on
high, covered, until meat is cooked, about
8 minutes. Stir every 2 minutes to break
up ground beef. Add tomatoes, ¾ cup
water, salt, oregano and pepper.
Microwave, covered, 10 to 12 minutes
or until boiling. Stir in eggplant and rice.
Microwave, covered, until eggplant and
rice are tender, about 15 minutes. Stir
every 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese.
Return to oven and microwave until
cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Let
stand, covered, 5 minutes before serving.
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# Beef-Eggplant Combo, Italian Style
*Serves 6*
## Ingredients
### Base Recipe
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 can (1 lb) tomatoes, cut up
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 1 eggplant (1 lb), peeled and cubed (approximately 4 1/2 cups)
- 1 cup water (reduce to 3/4 cup for microwave method)
- 1 cup quick-cooking rice
- 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
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## Method 1 — Range Top
1. Cook ground beef, onion, and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat until beef is browned — approximately 10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
2. Stir in tomatoes, salt, oregano, pepper, eggplant, and water.
3. Bring to a boil and stir in rice.
4. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 25 minutes or until eggplant and rice are tender, stirring occasionally.
5. Sprinkle Mozzarella over the top.
6. Cover and cook until cheese is melted — 3 to 5 minutes.
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## Method 2 — Electric Skillet
1. Heat electric skillet to 350°F.
2. Add ground beef, onion, and garlic; cook until beef is browned — approximately 5 minutes. Drain excess fat.
3. Stir in tomatoes, salt, oregano, pepper, eggplant, and water.
4. Bring to a boil and stir in rice.
5. Reduce heat to simmer setting (220°F). Cover with vent closed and cook until eggplant and rice are tender — approximately 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Sprinkle Mozzarella over the top.
7. Cover and cook until cheese is melted — 3 to 5 minutes.
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## Method 3 — Microwave
*Reduce water to 3/4 cup for this method.*
1. Crumble ground beef into a 3-quart glass casserole. Stir in onion and garlic.
2. Microwave on high, covered, until meat is cooked — approximately 8 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes to break up beef. Drain excess fat.
3. Add tomatoes, 3/4 cup water, salt, oregano, and pepper.
4. Microwave covered 10 to 12 minutes or until boiling.
5. Stir in eggplant and rice.
6. Microwave covered until eggplant and rice are tender — approximately 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
7. Sprinkle Mozzarella over the top.
8. Microwave until cheese is melted — 1 to 2 minutes.
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Italian Chicken and Eggplant
ITALIAN CHICKEN AND
EGGPLANT
1 broiler-fryer
chicken, cooked
and boned
1/2 teaspoon garlic
salt
1 1/2 pounds eggplant,
peeled and sliced
1/4-inch thick
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups soft bread
crumbs
1/2 cup oil
1 teaspoon salt,
divided
1/8 teaspoon white
pepper
1/4 cup minced green
pepper
1 tablespoon grated
onion
1 (15-ounce) can
tomato sauce
1/2 cup chicken
broth
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 cup Parmesan
(over)
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cheese
1 (8-ounce)
package
Mozzarella
cheese, sliced
Cut cooked chicken into
bite-sized pieces. Sprinkle
with garlic salt and set
aside. Dip eggplant slices
into beaten eggs. Roll in
crumbs. In a large skillet,
heat oil over medium heat.
Brown eggplant on both
sides and drain on paper
towel. Sprinkle with 1/2
teaspoon salt and white
pepper.
Reserve 2 tablespoons
oil in skillet. Saute pepper
and onion for about 2 min-
utes. Add tomato sauce,
chicken broth, oregon, ba-
sil and remaining salt. Boil
for 2 minutes.
In greased shallow bak-
ing dish, layer a third of
eggplant slices. Add half of
cooked chicken, spreading
evenly over eggplant. Pour
a third of tomato sau[ce]
over chicken; sprink[le]
wit[h] a third of Parmesa[n]
cheese; top with a third o[f]
Mozzarella cheese slices.
Repeat layers. Top with
third layer of eggplant and
remaining tomato sauce.
Sprinkle with remaining
Parmesan cheese and top
with last of Mozzarella
slices. Refrigerate, covered
until 45 minutes before
serving time.
Bake in a preheated 350-
degree oven for 45 min-
utes. Yields 6 servings.
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# Italian Chicken and Eggplant
*Serves 6*
## Ingredients
### Eggplant
- 1 1/2 lbs eggplant, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups soft bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup oil (for frying)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp white pepper
### Chicken
- 1 broiler-fryer chicken, cooked and boned, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 tsp garlic salt
### Tomato Sauce
- 2 Tbsp reserved oil (from eggplant frying)
- 1/4 cup green pepper, minced
- 1 Tbsp onion, grated
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp basil
- 1/2 tsp salt
### Cheese Layers
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 package (8 oz) Mozzarella cheese, sliced
## Instructions
### Prepare Chicken
1. Cut cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
2. Sprinkle with garlic salt and set aside.
### Prepare Eggplant
1. Dip eggplant slices in beaten egg, then roll in bread crumbs to coat.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Brown eggplant slices on both sides until golden; drain on paper towels.
4. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt and white pepper.
5. Reserve 2 Tbsp of the frying oil in the skillet.
### Make Tomato Sauce
1. In the reserved oil, sauté green pepper and onion over medium heat for approximately 2 minutes.
2. Add tomato sauce, chicken broth, oregano, basil, and remaining 1/2 tsp salt.
3. Bring to a boil and cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
### Assemble
1. Grease a shallow baking dish.
2. Layer one third of the eggplant slices on the bottom.
3. Spread half the chicken evenly over the eggplant.
4. Pour one third of the tomato sauce over the chicken.
5. Sprinkle with one third of the Parmesan cheese.
6. Top with one third of the Mozzarella slices.
7. Repeat layers — eggplant, remaining chicken, one third sauce, one third Parmesan, one third Mozzarella.
8. Top with the final layer of eggplant and remaining tomato sauce.
9. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and top with remaining Mozzarella slices.
10. Cover and refrigerate until 45 minutes before serving.
### Bake
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes until bubbling and cheese is golden.
3. Let rest 5 minutes before serving. -
Green Bean Stuffed Peppers
GREEN BEAN STUFFED PEPPERS
2 small green peppers
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 small onion, sliced
2 tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1 1/2 cups thawed frozen cut green
beans (one 9-ounce package)
Salt
Slice tops from peppers below crown
and remove seeds. Chop tops of peppers.
Drop peppers into boiling salted water
and parboil for 5 minutes. Drain.
In a skillet, heat butter and saute onion
and chopped green pepper for 5 minutes.
Chop one of the tomatoes and add to the
skillet. Stir in the oregano, green beans
and salt to taste.
Place peppers side by side into a 1 1/2-
pint ovenproof casserole. Fill peppers
with green bean mixture. Cover and bake
at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Serve
garnished with remaining tomato cut into
slices. Serves 2.
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# Green Bean Stuffed Peppers
## Ingredients
- 2 small green peppers
- 2 Tbsp butter or margarine
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 tomatoes
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- 1 1/2 cups thawed frozen cut green beans (one 9-ounce package)
- Salt
## Instructions
1. Slice tops from peppers below crown and remove seeds. Chop tops of peppers.
2. Drop peppers into boiling salted water and parboil for 5 minutes. Drain.
3. In a skillet, heat butter and saute onion and chopped green pepper for 5 minutes.
4. Chop one of the tomatoes and add to the skillet. Stir in the oregano, green beans, and salt to taste.
5. Place peppers side by side into a 1 1/2-pint ovenproof casserole. Fill peppers with green bean mixture.
6. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.
7. Serve garnished with remaining tomato cut into slices. Serves 2.