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December 13, 2007 at 10:58 pm #254709
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Szechuan Pork with Orzo
Prep Time:20 min
Makes:4 servings
3/4 cup uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta (5 oz)
1 lb coarsely ground pork (chow mein meat)
1 bag (1 lb 5 oz) Green Giant Create A Meal frozen Szechuan stir fry
Peanuts, if desired
Chopped green onion, if desired
2. Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add
pork; cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until brown.
stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender and sauce
block is melted. Stir in pasta. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring
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Chicken and Biscuits
Start to Finish:30 min
Makes:6 servings
2/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 bag (1 lb) Green Giant frozen mixed vegetables
1. Heat oven to 450°F. In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix and milk
until soft dough forms. On ungreased cookie sheet, drop dough by 6
2. Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high
heat. Cook chicken, thyme and pepper in oil, stirring occasionally,
3. Stir in remaining ingredients; reduce heat to medium. Cover; cook
6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot. Split biscuits;
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Tomato-Basil Pasta with Fresh Mozzarella
Start to Finish:40 min
Makes:4 servings (1 1/2 cups each)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
garlic; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is
crisp-tender. Stir in tomatoes. Heat to boiling.
20 to 25 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in
basil.
3. Stir pasta into sauce. Cook until thoroughly heated.
Into large
nuts.
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Prep Time:20 min
Start to Finish:30 min
1 3/4 cups Original Bisquick mix
1/2 cup milk
1 can (10 oz) condensed French onion soup
10 oz deli sliced cooked beef, cut into thin strips
1/2 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend
1 1/3 cups water
1. Heat oven to 450°F. In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, milk and
cheese with fork until soft dough forms; beat 20 strokes. Place dough
Bisquick mix to coat. Shape into a ball; knead 10 times. Roll 1/4
inch thick. Cut into 6 biscuits with 3-inch round cookie cutter.
until golden brown.
3. Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, mix soup, beef, bell peppers,
medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low. In small bowl, stir
remaining 1/3 cup water and the flour until mixed; stir into beef
4. Split biscuits. Serve beef mixture over biscuits.
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Prep Time:1 hr
Start to Finish:1 hr
1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker peanut butter cookie mix
1 tablespoon water
1 egg
Sugar
Betty Crocker white decorating gel
Assorted holiday candy sprinkles
1. Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, water, oil
and egg until dough forms.
inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
3. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until light golden brown. Immediately
sheets. Cool completely, about 20 minutes. Decorate as desired using
remaining ingredients.
Holiday Cookie OrnamentsPrep Time:1 hr 15 min
Start to Finish:2 hr 15 min
1 pouch Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 egg
36 small candy canes
vanilla frosting
1. Heat oven to 375°F. Line cookie sheets with cooking parchment
soft dough forms.
2. On floured surface, roll dough until about 1/8 inch thick. Cut
cookie sheets.
3. Bake 5 minutes. Meanwhile, break off top of each candy cane to
4. Remove cookies from oven; press 1 candy piece on top of each
cookie to make a loop. Bake 1 to 2 minutes longer or until edges are
cooling rack. Cool completely, about 20 minutes.
5. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper. Place 1 container of
on High 45 to 60 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds, until melted.
Dip each cookie in frosting, allowing excess to drip off. Place
frosting is set, about 1 hour.
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