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Cooking With Marcia/ Family Edition

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Table of ContentsBreakfasts-

1. Breakfast Quesadilla

2. Sticky But Delicious Breakfast

3. Breakfast Pizza

4. Healthy Muffins

5. Breakfast Tortilla

Lunches-

1. BLT Pasta Salad

2. Taco Pie

3. Oven Baked Fajitas

4. Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs

5. Loaded Potato and Chicken Casserole

Dinners-

1. Tator Tot Cassarole

2. Chicken and Rice

3. Chicken Salad Sandwhich

4. Beef Stronganof

5. Chicken Cassarole

Snacks-

1. Fruity Yogurt

2. Trail Mix

3. Homemade Ice-Cream

4. Veggie Dip

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BreakfastsRecipes By:

Marcia Barnes

With Help By:

Kenny Hartwick

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Breakfast Quesadilla

Will Be Ready In: 20 Minutes - Cooking Time: 10 Minutes

What Youll Need

1/2 cup Bob Evans Maple Roll Sausage

2 (10 diced

1/4 cup tomatoes, diced

Guacamole

Sour Cream

Salsa

Directions

Crumble and cook sausage until brown; drain and set aside.

Place one flour tortilla in heated 12-inch skillet.

Evenly sprinkle cheese over the top of tortilla; place scrambled eggs on top of cheese on

one tortilla.

Evenly distribute the cooked sausage over the eggs.

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Allow cheese to melt. Top with diced tomatoes and green onions.

Place second flour tortilla on top.

Remove from skillet; cut into six equal wedges.

Serve with guacamole, sour cream and salsa.

Refrigerate leftovers.

Sticky But Delicious Breakfast

What Youll Need

7 Large Potatoes

1 Large Regular Flavored Jimmy Dean Sausage

7 Large Eggs

A Quarter Cup of Milk or 2 Tablespoons of Sour Cream

Crushed Red Peppers

Pepper

Directions

Peel all 7 potatoes and dice them up into small cubes .

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Directions-

Heat oven to 425F. Spray 12-inch pizza pan with CRISCO Original No-Stick Cooking

Spray, or grease with shortening. Unroll dough; place in pan. Starting at center, press

out dough with hands to edge of pan.

In medium bowl, beat eggs, half-and-half, salt and pepper. In 10-inch skillet, melt butter

over medium heat. Add egg mixture; cook and stir until thoroughly cooked but stillmoist. Remove from heat.

Spoon cooked egg mixture over crust. Drop cream cheese by teaspoonfuls over eggs.

Arrange bacon in spoke fashion on top of pizza.

Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until toppings are thoroughly heated and crust is deep

golden brown. Garnish with green onions.

Healthy Muffins

What Youll Need

1 Lemon

1/2 Cup of Sugar

1 Cup Nonfat Buttermilk

1/3 Cup Canola Oil

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1 Large Egg

1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

1 Cup White Whole-Wheat Flour, or Whole-Wheat Pastry Flour

1 Cup All-Purpose Flour

2 Teaspoons Baking Powder

1 Teaspoon Baking Soda

1/4 Teaspoon Salt1 1/2 Cups Fresh or Frozen (not thawed) Raspberries

Directions-

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat 12 large (1/2-cup) muffin cups with cooking spray or

line with paper liners.

Use a vegetable peeler to remove the zest from the lemon in long strips. Combine the

zest and sugar in a food processor; pulse until the zest is very finely chopped into thesugar. Add buttermilk, oil, egg and vanilla and pulse until blended.

Combine whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a

large bowl. Add the buttermilk mixture and fold until almost blended. Gently fold in

raspberries. Divide the batter among the muffin cups.

Bake the muffins until the edges and tops are golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool in the

pan for 5 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack. Serve warm.

Chicken Tortillas

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What Youll Need

2 Tablespoons Refried Beans 1/2 Cup of Sugar.

2 Tablespoons Salsa

3 Eggs, Beaten

1 Tablespoon Mayonnaise

4 (6 Inch) Flour Tortillas1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce

Directions

Stir the beans and salsa together in a small bowl until smooth.

Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat.

Pour beaten eggs into pan and allow bottom to set, approximately 1 minute.

Spread bean mixture onto one half of eggs and flip other half over to make a half-circle.

Continue to cook until eggs are set.

Spread an equal amount of mayonnaise onto each tortilla.

Cut eggs into 4 equal pieces and place one piece on each tortilla.

Cover each with shredded lettuce.

Roll up tortillas and serve.

LunchesRecipes By:Marcia Barnes

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With Help By:

Kenny Hartwick

BLT Pasta SaladWhat Youll Need

12 ounce corkscrew shaped pasta

1/2 cup milk

12 ounces lean bacon

3 medium ripe tomatoes, cut into chunks

1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

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1 clove garlic, minced

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

1/2 cup Mayo (I used 1/4 cup mayo and 1/4 cup greek yogurt)

1/4 cup sour cream

4 tablespoons chopped chives

5 heads Bibb lettuce, Quartered, or 5 cups Chopped Romaine Hearts

Directions

Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water as the label directs. Drain

and toss with the milk in a large bowl; set aside.

Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp.

Drain on paper towels.

Discard all but 3 tablespoons drippings from the pan.

Add the tomatoes, thyme and garlic to the pan and toss until warmed through;

season with salt and pepper.

Crumble the bacon into bite-size pieces; set aside 1/4 cup for garnish. Toss the

remaining bacon and the tomato mixture with the pasta.

Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream and 3 tablespoons chives with the pasta until

evenly combined.

Season with salt and pepper.

Add the lettuce; toss again to coat.

Taco Pie

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What Youll Need

1/4 cup butter

2/3 cup milk

1 Package Taco Bell Seasoning Mix

2 1/2 cups mashed Potato Flakes

1 Pound Ground Beef

1/2 Cup Chopped Onion

1/2 Cup Salsa

1 cup Shredded Lettuce

1 Medium Tomato, Chopped

1 Cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Shredded

Sour Cream, Optional

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium sauce pan, melt butter. Add milk and 2

tablespoon taco seasoning.

Remove from heat and add potato flakes until incorporated. Press mixture into the

bottom of a 10-inch pan. Bake for 7-10 minutes until it just BARELY turns golden brown.

In a medium skillet, cook beef and onions until beef is browned and cooked through.

Drain. Add Salsa and remaining taco seasoning. Cook until bubbly. Pour into crust.

Bake for 15 minutes, or until crust is golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes.

Top with cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes. Cut and serve with sour cream.

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Oven Baked Fajitas

What Youll Need

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips

2 Tbsp vegetable oil

2 tsp chili powder

1 1/2 tsp cumin

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1/4 tsp seasoned salt

1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)

1 medium onion, sliced

1/2 red bell pepper, cut into strips

1/2 green bell pepper, cut into strips

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place chicken strips in a greased 139 baking dish.

In a small bowl combine the oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, dried oregano, and

salt.

Drizzle the spice mixture over the chicken and stir to coat.

Next add the tomatoes, peppers, and onions to the dish and stir to combine.

Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and the

vegetables are tender.

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Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs

What Youll Need

1 lb Ground Beef

1 lb Ground Pork or Mild Italian Sausage

1 Cup Breadcrumbs

1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning

3 Eggs

3 Garlic Cloves, Minced

1 Tablespoons of salt1/2 Tablespoon Pepper

1/2 lb Mozzarella, Cut Into Cubes

Olive Oil

Marinara (Jar or Homemade)

Directions

In a large bowl mix beef through pepper.

Form into 2" balls.

Press a cheese cube in the middle and seal the meat around it.

Heat 1/2" olive oil in a large skillet.

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Brown meatballs and then set aside on plate.

Pour marinara sauce into pan; bring to a simmer.

Add meatballs and simmer until cooked through, about 30 minutes.

Serve over spaghetti or on top of a hoagi

Loaded Potato and Chicken CasseroleWhat Youll Need

2 pounds boneless chicken breasts, cubed (1")

8-10 medium potatoes, cut in 1/2" cubes

1/3 cup olive oil

1&1/2 tsp salt

1 Tbsp. black pepper

1 Tbsp. paprika

2 Tbsp. garlic powder

6 Tbsp. hot sauce

Directions

Preheat oven to 500 degrees.

Spray a 9X13" baking dish with cooking spray.

In a large bowl mix together the olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder and hot

sauce.

Add the cubed potatoes and stir to coat.

Carefully scoop the potatoes into the prepared baking dish, leaving behind as much ofthe olive oil/hot sauce mixture as possible.

Bake the potatoes for 45-50 minutes, stirring every 10-15 minutes, until cooked through

and crispy and browned on the outside. While the potatoes are cooking, add the cubed

chicken to the bowl with the left over olive oil/hot sauce mixture and stir to coat.

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Once the potatoes are fully cooked, remove from the oven and lower the oven

temperature to 400 degrees. Top the cooked potatoes with the raw marinated chicken.

In a bowl mix together the cheese, bacon and green onion and top the raw chicken with

the cheese mixture.

Return the casserole to the oven and bake for 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked

through and the topping is bubbly delicious.

DinnersRecipes By:

Marcia Barnes

With Help By:

Kenny Hartwick

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Tator Tot Cassarole

What Youll Need

2 lbs. Ground Beef

Salt and Freshly-Ground Black Pepper, To Taste

1 10 oz. can low-sodium cream of mushroom soup

1 cup sour cream (low fat is okay)

2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Divided

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1 32 oz. package Frozen Tater Tots

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 13 pan with cooking spray.

Brown ground beef. Season with salt and pepper, while browning. Drain.

Spread ground beef in the prepared baking dish. Whisk together soup and sour cream.

Spread over ground beef in an even layer.

Sprinkle one cup of cheddar cheese over the soup layer.

Top with tater tots.

Bake 30 minutes. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Bake another 5-10 minutes until

cheese is melted.

Chicken & Rice

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What Youll Need

1 Cup Uncooked White Rice

1 (10.75 ounce) Can Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup

1 7/8 Cups Water

1 (1 ounce) Package Dry Onion Soup Mix

4 Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breast Halves

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Spread rice in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Rinse chicken and pat dry;

arrange chicken pieces on top of rice.

Mix soup and water together and pour over chicken and rice. Sprinkle dry onion soup

mix on top. Cover and seal TIGHTLY with foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 to 1 1/2

hours. Enjoy!

Chicken Salad Sandwhich

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What Youll Need

2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken, skin removed

1/2 cup diced celery

1/3 cup diced carrot

1/3 cup diced red onion

1/2 cup mayonnaise with olive oil

2 tablespoons yellow mustard

1 teaspoon celery salt

1 teaspoon granulated garlic

Pinch of paprika

Freshly ground pepper

6 whole-wheat sourdough rolls, split and toasted Lettuce and tomato, for topping

Directions

Combine the chicken, celery, carrot, red onion, mayonnaise, mustard, celery salt,

granulated garlic, paprika and 1 teaspoon pepper in a bowl. Mix until combined.

Serve the chicken salad on the toasted rolls with lettuce and tomato.

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Beef Stroganof

What Youll Need

1 1/2 pounds beef sirloin steak, 1/2 inch thick

8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced (2 1/2 cups)

2 medium onions, thinly sliced

1 garlic clove, finely chopped

1/4 cup butter or margarine

1 1/2 cups Progresso beef flavored broth (from 32-ounce carton)

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1/4 cup Gold Medal all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups sour cream

3 cups hot cooked egg noodles

Directions

Cut beef across grain into about 1 1/2x1/2-inch strips.

Cook mushrooms, onions and garlic in butter in 10-inch skillet over medium heat,

stirring occasionally, until onions are tender; remove from skillet.

Cook beef in same skillet until brown. Stir in 1 cup of the broth, the salt and

Worcestershire sauce. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 15 minutes.

Stir remaining 1/2 cup broth into flour; stir into beef mixture. Add onion mixture; heat

to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in sour cream; heat until hot

(do not boil). Serve over noodles.

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Chicken Cassarole

What Youll Need

4 Cups Chopped, Cooked Chicken Meat

1 Cup Chopped Celery

1/4 Cup Chopped Carrots

1/4 Cup Chopped Onion1/4 Cup Butter

8 Ounces Egg Noodles

12 Cups Water

9 Cubes Chicken Bouillon

1/2 Teaspoon Dried Marjoram

1/2 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper

1 Bay Leaf

1 Tablespoon Dried Parsley

Directions

In a large stock pot, saute celery and onion in butter or margarine.

Add chicken, carrots, water, bouillon cubes, marjoram, black pepper, bay leaf, and

parsley. Simmer for 30 minutes.

Add noodles, and simmer for 10 more minutes.

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SnacksRecipes By:

Marcia Barnes

With Help By:

Kenny Hartwick

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Fruity Yogurt

What Youll Need

Fruit (Blueberries, Blackberries, Pineapple, Almost Any Fruit)

Yogurt (Low Fat) (I Would Recommend Vanilla)

A Spoon

Directions

Get Out A Bowl That Is Big Enough To Fit All The Fruit You Want

Add a cup of yogurt that is the amount you will eat, DONT WASTE!

Add the fruits you want!

Get a spoon and enjoy!

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Trail Mix

What Youll Need

Trail Mix Stuff (Like dried pineapple and anything!)

A Zipped Bag (For Outside Eating)

Directions

Get a zipped up bag and open it

Add the ingredients (Anything) into the bag

Eat Anytime & Enjoy!

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Homemade Ice Cream

What Youll Need

4 Cups Half-and-Half or Light Cream

1 (14 ounce) Can EAGLE BRAND Sweetened Condensed Milk

2 Tablespoons Vanilla Extract

Directions

In large bowl, combine ingredients; mix well. Pour into ice cream freezer container.

Freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. Freeze leftovers.

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Veggie Dip

What Youll Need

Cream Cheese (Id Prefer, Low Fat)

Veggies (Peppers, Carrots, Anything)

Pita Chips

Directions

Veggie Dip

Get a bowl the size of what youll eat

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Add Cream Cheese Of How Much You Will Eat

Then, Add Veggies

Pita Chips

Pre-Heat The Oven To 350o

Get pita bread and cut it to make it look like a pizza

Then cut it into pizza slices (Almost Smaller)

Add Olive Oil To Make It Crispy

Put it on a sheet pan and put it in the oven for like 10 minutes or until crispy or goldenbrown

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About The Author(s)

Marcias Biography

Marcia Barnes is a mother of two and has almost 10 grandchildren. She enjoys visiting her cottage,

kayaking and likes to listen to Kenny G. She also likes to cook for her son, Greg and his family. Some

of her favorite dishes are beef stroganoff, tator tot cassarole and many more dishes. She also likes to

have fun with her family

Kennys Biography

Hi my name is Kenny Hartwick and I live in Portland, Michigan. I enjoy basketball and track and

sometimes football. My favorite teams are the Michigan Wolverines and Detroit Lions. I also enjoy

writing realistic fiction books. Kenny is also a cook and LOVES to cook for his family. He also likes to

spend time with his family.

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About The Editor

Abigail Louise Muste

Abby Muste is a student at Grand Valley State University studying business and marketing. She

enjoys dancing and has been a dancer since she was in the 2nd grade. She is a member of Grand

Valley Dance Troupe. She works at an elementary school tutoring students in reading. She is very

grateful to have this opportunity to be an editor on this project. She would like to thank her

friends and family.

Abby Is Also Known For Editing Kenny Hartwicks, The Last Case

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