65 weeknight chops Recipes

jambalaya mix, onion, chopped, smoked sausage or 2 lbs andouille sausages, chicken, breadcrumbs

orzo pasta, uncooked, fat free chicken broth, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, crushed red pepper flakes, boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces, salt & pepper, fresh parsley, chopped, frozen spinach, parmesan cheese, grated

uncooked yolk-free whole wheat noodles, ground beef, green pepper, finely chopped, frozen mixed vegetables, thawed and drained, tomato sauce, worcestershire sauce, sugar, salt, minced fresh parsley

coleslaw mix, chopped onion, pepper, coleslaw salad dressing, pancake mix, catfish fillets, cut into 2-inch pieces, canola oil, flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed

marinara sauce, refrigerated cheese ravioli, frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry, shredded part-skim mozzarella, grated parmesan

vegetable oil, bacon , cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips (about 1/2 lb), chicken thighs (2 1/2 to 3-lb), trimmed of excess skin and fat, all-purpose flour, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, onion , thinly slice, white mushrooms, halved (about 4 oz), dry red wine, chopped fresh thyme, chopped fresh parsley, suggestion : polenta and glazed onions or roasted shallots

ketchup, brown sugar , packed, lean ground beef, ground pork, bisquick baking mix , original, pepper, onion, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup), egg

olive oil, lean ground beef (sirloin), garlic minced (4 cloves), dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes optional, dry red wine, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, pasta (shells or whatever you like), ground nutmeg, chopped basil leaves, heavy cream, parmesan cheese

mild enchilada sauce, tomato soup, undiluted, flour tortillas, ground beef, shredded cheddar (8 oz), divided, onion, chopped

ground turkey or lean ground beef, whole green peppers chopped, garlic minced, spaghetti sauce, water, kraft zesty italian dressing-fat free, oven-ready lasagna noodles broken into quarters, shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese

tomato sauce, tomato paste, butter or margarine, chopped onion, garlic, pressed, dried basil, divided, dried oregano, grated parmesan cheese, egg, lightly beaten, lean ground beef, ricotta cheese, sliced mozzarella cheese, sliced mushrooms, spaghetti or vermicelli, uncooked, white wine (optional)

red potatoes, peeled and chopped small, vegetable broth, butter, milk, sour cream

coconut oil (or olive oil), onion diced, shrimp peeled and patted dry, coconut milk ( not low fat ), green curry paste, fish sauce optional, green onions diced, fresh basil chopped, snap peas optional, brown rice optional

pork sausage, frozen hash brown potatoes, onion, chopped, chicken broth, water, cream of celery soup, undiluted, cream of chicken soup, undiluted, milk, shredded cheddar cheese

macaroni shells and cheese, olive oil, garlic clove, minced, baby spinach leaves, ham, sliced, chopped, refrigerated buttermilk biscuits

serrano peppers, diced, lime , juice of, rotel, salt, ground beef, olive oil, onion, diced, red bell pepper, diced, garlic cloves, minced, cider vinegar, chili powder, seasoning salt, cumin, black pepper, cilantro, chopped, pie crusts (refrigerated pillsbury , by the dinner and crescent rolls, and you may have some left over.)

extra lean ground beef, red bell pepper, finely chopped, frozen mixed vegetables, salt-free tomato sauce, low-sodium worcestershire sauce, sugar, yolk-free egg noodles, snipped fresh parsley, salt

good olive oil, plus extra to cook the pasta, lean ground sirloin, minced garlic (4 cloves), dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, dry red wine, divided, crushed tomatoes , preferably san marzano, tomato paste, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, dried pasta , such as orecchiette or small shells, ground nutmeg, chopped fresh basil leaves, lightly packed, heavy cream, freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving