3 -5 Awesome recipes for teachers by Peggy Landers https://padlet.com/peggylanders/pnn26x369css Made with ♥ en-us 2020-04-07 22:20:00 UTC 2020-04-29 13:57:12 UTC hello@padlet.com Salsa Chicken (serves 4) peggylanders https://padlet.com/peggylanders/pnn26x369css/wish/502447818 Serves 4

1 lb boneless chicken breasts

2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese

1 jar of salsa (your preference of heat)

Slice chicken breast lengthwise and pound thin. Roll cheese in chicken. Place in 9x9 pan. Pour salsa over top. Bake for 35 minutes.

Serve with Mexican rice and corn.

]]> 2020-04-10 19:50:28 UTC https://padlet.com/peggylanders/pnn26x369css/wish/502447818 Hamburger Casserole ( Amy H.B.) https://padlet.com/peggylanders/pnn26x369css/wish/504440730 One of my favorites! My mom's recipe! 
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 cup diced onion
Garlic (I use fresh minced- 1 TBSP - adjust for taste)
2 tsp. sugar 
1- 8 oz. can of tomato sauce
1- 8 oz. block of cream cheese 
1 cup sour cream
1 package cooked noodles ( I use medium width egg noodles) 
1 package shredded Cheddar-Jack Cheese 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brown ground beef with onions and garlic. Boil noodles in a separate pot while browning the ground beef. Let the cream cheese sit out to soften. 
Drain the noodles and add to a casserole dish. Add the ground beef, cream cheese ( I cut the block into thirds so it mixes easier), sour cream, tomato sauce and sugar. Mix thoroughly. Top with shredded cheese, cover and bake for one hour at 350 degrees. You may want to uncover for the last 5-10 minutes. Enjoy! ]]> 2020-04-13 12:36:56 UTC https://padlet.com/peggylanders/pnn26x369css/wish/504440730 Southwestern Chicken Tacos (Allison Daulton) https://padlet.com/peggylanders/pnn26x369css/wish/507080306 2 cans corn (drained)
15 oz black beans (drained)
16 oz jar of salsa (divided)
6 boneless chicken breasts
1 cup of cheddar cheese
Taco Shells/Wraps

1) Combine corn, beans, 1/2 salsa in crock pot.
2) Top with chicken-Pour remaining salsa over chicken
3) Cover and cook on high 3-4 hours or low 7-8 hours
4) Sprinkle with cheese-cover and cook 5 more minutes

Serve with taco shells]]> 2020-04-14 18:31:52 UTC https://padlet.com/peggylanders/pnn26x369css/wish/507080306 Ham Pot Pie ( Amy H.B.) https://padlet.com/peggylanders/pnn26x369css/wish/507613854 I just made this with Easter Ham Leftovers (This is a recipe I found online-Delicious)

Ingredients:
  • 2 yukon gold potatoes, cut into small chunks (I leave the peel on!)
  • 1 cup fresh carrots, sliced
  • 1 cup frozen green peas
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup fresh celery, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup white flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon fresh flat leaf Italian parsley, minced
  • 2/3 cup whole milk
  • 1 and 3/4 cup chicken stock
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 and 1/2 cups pre-baked honey ham, cubed
  • 1 large egg, separated
  • 2 (9 inches each) unbaked Simple Truth pie crusts
  • Fine sea salt and freshly cracked pepper
  • Optional: fresh thyme, additional fresh parsley
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a large saucepan, combine the cut potatoes, carrots, and peas. Cover with 2 cups chicken stock and then boil for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender. Remove from heat, drain and set aside.
  2. In a large saucepan over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once shimmering, add in the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes and then add in the garlic. Cook for 30 seconds and then add in the celery. Stir until soft and translucent. Transfer this mixture right on top of the other veggies. Return the saucepan and add in the butter. Once melted, whisk into the flour and whisk for 3-4 minutes until the mixture is a light brown (adds tons of flavor). Season with salt and pepper to taste, celery seed, Italian seasoning, thyme, and Italian parsley. Slowly stir in chicken broth and milk. Simmer over medium-low heat until thick (if you like a thinner sauce, add more chicken broth and milk a little at a time until you reach your desired consistency). Add the corn and cubed ham to the other veggies and then combine the veggies with the sauce. Stir until combined. Taste and adjust seasonings (add more salt/pepper/spices as needed to preference).
  3. Place one of the pie crusts in a 9” pie pan (use a deep-dish pie pan if you have one) and lightly brush with egg whites. Bake in the oven for about 5 minutes, remove, and pour in the sauce/veggie mix. Cover with the other crust and seal the edges. Cut some slits in the top, brush with egg whites and bake for about 35-40 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
  4. Serve if desired with fresh thyme/and or parsley.

 






 
]]> 2020-04-15 02:37:52 UTC https://padlet.com/peggylanders/pnn26x369css/wish/507613854 Chicken and Rice (Kelli) https://padlet.com/peggylanders/pnn26x369css/wish/508802183 Fast, easy, delicious!

Ingredients:
1 can cream of chicken (3/4 can of water)
1 can cream of celery (3/4 can of milk)
1/2 stick of butter
1 cup converted rice
1 pkg dry lipton onion soup
1 pkg chicken breast

Put melted butter in a 9 x 13 baking dish. Place chicken on top of melted butter. Combine soups, water, milk and rice. Pour on top of chicken. Sprinkle the onion soup of top. Cover with foil and bake at 325° for an hour and a half.]]> 2020-04-15 15:43:05 UTC https://padlet.com/peggylanders/pnn26x369css/wish/508802183 Perfect Crock Pot Roast (Kelli) https://padlet.com/peggylanders/pnn26x369css/wish/511389191 So easy, and perfect every time!

Ingredients:
1 - 3 + lb. Chuck Roast
3 T. oil
1 pkg. McCormick Au Jus Gravy Mix
1 pkg. dry ranch dressing
Carrots
Onions
Small red potatoes
Pepperoncini peppers
1 stick butter

Brown the roast for three minutes per side in oil and place in slow cooker.  Quarter the potatoes and chunk the carrots and onions - place them around the roast with the pepperoncini peppers.  Sprinkle and Au Jus and ranch packets over the top.  Cut up one stick on butter and put the pats all over the top of the roast.  Cook 8 hours on low.]]> 2020-04-16 18:25:40 UTC https://padlet.com/peggylanders/pnn26x369css/wish/511389191 Peanut Tofu Buddha Bowl https://padlet.com/peggylanders/pnn26x369css/wish/511491892 You can use chicken if tofu isn't your thing;) I double everything so we have leftovers.

Tofu Buddha Bowl
2 cups cooked brown rice
1 cups shredded carrots
2 cups spinach leaves
2 cups broccoli florets
2 teaspoons olive oil or additional sesame oil, divided
1 cup chickpeas (drained and rinsed, if using canned)
salt/pepper
16 oz extra firm tofu, pressed and drained

Peanut sauce
1–2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup 100% pure maple syrup
2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
1/4 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter

Instructions
1.  Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cube tofu and place in a single layer on a non-stick baking sheet and cook for 25 minutes. If you aren’t using a non-stick baking sheet, lightly spray with cooking spray. Remove from oven and place in a shallow bowl.

2. Whisk together the ingredients for the sauce (sesame oil, soy sauce, maple syrup, chili garlic sauce, peanut butter) until creamy and smooth. Add 1/2 of the sauce to the tofu bowl and let marinate while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.

3. Toss the broccoli with 1 teaspoon sesame or olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Place in the oven and roast for 20 minutes until just tender.

4.  Heat remaining olive or sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add tofu, in batches, along with the marinating sauce until crispy and golden browned, about 3-4 minutes.

5. To assemble, divide the brown rice among 4 bowls, top each bowl with 1/4 cup shredded carrots, 1/2 cup spinach leaves, 1/4th broccoli, 1/4 cup garbanzo beans and a few pieces of tofu. Drizzle with remaining peanut sauce.

NOTE: If you have an air fryer, use it instead of 1, 3, and 4! The tofu and broccoli come out perfect. I marinate the tofu with a little soy sauce and garlic powder, then air fry until crisp. Spritz the broccoli with olive oil and salt and pepper, then air fry to desired doneness. 
]]> 2020-04-16 19:20:23 UTC https://padlet.com/peggylanders/pnn26x369css/wish/511491892 Roasted Kielbasa & Vegetables (sub turkey sausage or plant based sausage if desired) https://padlet.com/peggylanders/pnn26x369css/wish/511513645 Super easy family favorite! The kids actually eat veggies when I make this! 

Ingredients
3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large sweet onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, halved and cut into 1-inch pieces 
1 medium yellow summer squash, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dijon mustard, optional

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400°. Divide sweet potatoes, onion and carrots between 2 greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat. Roast 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Add kielbasa, squash and zucchini to pans; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until vegetables are tender, 15-20 minutes longer. Transfer to a serving bowl; toss to combine. If desired, serve with mustard.
]]> 2020-04-16 19:33:18 UTC https://padlet.com/peggylanders/pnn26x369css/wish/511513645 Keto/Low Carb Jalapeno Popper Taquitos (Louisa) https://padlet.com/peggylanders/pnn26x369css/wish/513010135 Great snack for anyone watching their carbs!

Ingredients
6 mozzarella cheese slices
1/2 cup cream cheese
1/4 cup pickled jalapenos (diced)
1/4 cup shredded havarti cheese (or any cheese you prefer)

1. Preheat oven to 400 F.  Mix softened cream cheese with jalapenos and shredded cheese.  Mix until combined.  Warm mixture 25-30 seconds in the microwave.  
2. Cut cheese slices in half and put on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.  Bake for 4-5 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
3. Let cool for 1-2 minutes.  upside down, then place a few spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture on the edge of each shell.  Tightly roll like a cigar (do it quickly before cheese hardens).

Makes 12 taquitos.  Enjoy!]]> 2020-04-17 14:38:03 UTC https://padlet.com/peggylanders/pnn26x369css/wish/513010135 Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan (Heather W.) https://padlet.com/peggylanders/pnn26x369css/wish/513029796 Soooo good served over angel hair pasta!!

Ingredients:
Package of thin sliced chicken breasts. (I buy the Tyson ones)
Salt & Pepper
Olive Oli
Marinara Sauce (I use Rao, the best!!)
Mozzarella Slices (1 per piece of chicken)
Angel hair pasta

1. Preheat oven to 400 F.
2. Trim chicken of fat etc...
3. Salt and pepper chicken.
4. Fry chicken with olive oil in an oven proof frying pan.
5. Transfer chicken to a plate, wipe out frying pan and put chicken back in the pan. 
6. Pour marinara sauce on each piece of chicken.
7. Cut mozzarella slices in half and cover sauce on each piece of chicken.
8. Place frying pan in oven and cook for 20  minutes.
9. Make angel hair pasta.
10. Plate by adding marinara sauce onto the pasta and placing a chicken breast on top!!

]]> 2020-04-17 14:45:55 UTC https://padlet.com/peggylanders/pnn26x369css/wish/513029796 Cinnamon Coffee Cake lmoser10 https://padlet.com/peggylanders/pnn26x369css/wish/515312754 (Lea Moser)
1 Package Duncan Hines Yellow Cake
1 Package of Instant Vanilla Pudding (small)
1/2 Cup of Oil
8oz Sour Cream
4 Eggs
In A Separate Bowl:
1/4 Cup of Sugar
1/4 Cup of Brown Sugar
1 Tablespoon of Cinnamon
1.  Mix and beat first 5 ingredients together for 10 minutes.
2.  Mix sugar, brown sugar and cinnamon together in a separate bowl.  Set aside 3 tablespoons for top of cake.  Add the remainder to the batter and mix.
3.  Spray bundt pan with pam.  Add batter to bundt pan.  Sprinkle remainder of sugar mixture on the top of batter.
4. Bake @ 325 for 45 - 60 minutes.

]]> 2020-04-19 12:32:32 UTC https://padlet.com/peggylanders/pnn26x369css/wish/515312754 South of The Border Casserole (Julie Renftle) https://padlet.com/peggylanders/pnn26x369css/wish/523481220 2 tablespoons of butter
1 small onion (chopped)
4 cups corn chips / taco chips
2 cups cheddar cheese
1 can chili with out beans 
1 can dark kidney beans (drained)
2 cans mexicorn (drained)

1. Put butter and onion in 12 x8 glass casserole dish.  Microwave for 3 minutes.  (Stir once.)
2. Reserve 1 cup corn chips and 1 cup of cheese.
3. Blend remaining chips (break chips slightly), cheese, chili, beans, and corn with onions and butter.
4. Microwave covered for 8 - 9 minutes. (Rotate)
5. Sprinkle with reserved cheese and microwave uncovered for 3 minutes.
6. Ring with broken corn chips around the edge of dish.  Rest 5 minutes.
Enjoy!]]> 2020-04-22 16:06:59 UTC https://padlet.com/peggylanders/pnn26x369css/wish/523481220 Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps (Beth) https://padlet.com/peggylanders/pnn26x369css/wish/534123021 3/4 C lite Caesar Salad dressing
1/4 C grated parmesan cheese
1/2 t. garlic powder
1/4 t. pepper
1 T. lemon juice
2 C. cubed cooked chicken
2 C. romaine lettuce
3/4 C salad croutons 
Wraps or tortillas
(I also add in onion and tomato)

In medium bowl, combine dressing, cheese, garlic powder, pepper & lemon juice.  Add to remaining ingredients and toss until well coated.
Place chicken mixture in a wrap and roll.
Note: When I make this, I use more lettuce, chicken & croutons, as this recipe makes more than enough dressing.]]> 2020-04-27 16:50:57 UTC https://padlet.com/peggylanders/pnn26x369css/wish/534123021 Broccoli Confetti sstucky https://padlet.com/peggylanders/pnn26x369css/wish/539166021 My stepfather used to make this and everyone loved it!  Super easy and healthy! 
(Sam)

1 large bunch broccoli
1/2 c. roasted red peppers
1/2 c. feta cheese
1/4 c. diced red onions
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2. Tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. oregano

Clean and steam broccoli. In separate bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Add broccoli to bowl, fold everything together and serve.]]> 2020-04-29 13:42:55 UTC https://padlet.com/peggylanders/pnn26x369css/wish/539166021 Un-Fried French Fries sstucky https://padlet.com/peggylanders/pnn26x369css/wish/539186611 This is from Oprah's cookbook from 1994!  (Sam)

5 large baking potatoes (about 2 3/4 pounds total)
Light vegetable oil cooking spray
2 large egg whites
1 Tbsp. Cajun spice

Serves 4
Fat per serving=0.5 gram
Calories per serving=291

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Slice each potato lengthwise into 1/4 inch ovals, then slice each oval lengthwise into matchsticks.
Coat a baking sheet with 3 sprays of the vegetable oil.
Combine the egg whites and Cajun spice in a bowl. Add the matchstick potatoes and mix to coat. Pour the coated potatoes onto the prepared baking sheet and spread them out into a single layer, leaving a little space between.
Place the baking sheet on the bottom shelf of the oven. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the fries are crispy, turning them every 6 to 8 minutes with a spatula so that they brown evenly. Serve immediately.]]> 2020-04-29 13:49:27 UTC https://padlet.com/peggylanders/pnn26x369css/wish/539186611