118 weeknight Recipes

uncooked whole wheat bow tie pasta, onion, chopped, sweet red pepper, chopped, olive oil, garlic clove, minced, cubed cooked chicken breast, reduced-fat sour cream, fat-free milk, salt, pepper, dried tarragon, dried thyme, shredded parmesan cheese, minced chives

raw long grain rice (or brown rice), canola oil (or butter), water, onion, diced, bell pepper, diced, stalks celery, diced, canola oil (or butter), smoked turkey sausage, sliced, red cayenne pepper (or to taste), bay leaf, minced garlic, diced tomato, red beans (or kidney beans), salt , pepper and hot sauce to taste

broad egg noodles, olive oil, onion, chopped large, red pepper, chopped large, mushrooms, sliced, mushroom soup, milk, sour cream, red pepper flakes, roasted chicken breast, chopped in large pieces (use leftover or i really like the lillydale fully cooked, seasoned chicken for this), salt and pepper

ground beef, chopped onion, enchilada sauce, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green chilies or 1 (4 1/2 oz) can hot peppers, flour tortillas

lean ground beef, green pepper, chopped, red pepper, chopped, white onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, pasta sauce (i use chunky tomato with herbs), water, italian dressing (i use kraft zesty italian), oven-ready lasagna noodles (220 g), ricotta cheese, italian cheese blend (i use 4 cheese italiano)

canned chicken, french-style green beans, cooked macaroni, cream of chicken soup, celery ribs, chopped, mayonnaise, chopped onion, diced pimientos, drained, garlic powder, shredded cheese

chicken, onion, shredded, seasoned bread crumbs, garlic salt, salt, pepper, eggs, lightly beaten, vegetable oil or canola oil

frozen cut leaf spinach, butter, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/4 thickness, bread crumbs, basil, oil, shredded mozzarella

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

boneless rib eye steak , trimmed of excess fat and sliced cross-wise into 1/2 inch strips, paprika, salt and pepper, olive oil, divided, garlic cloves, sliced, caraway seed, onion, sliced into rings, green bell pepper , cut into 1/2 inch strips, cabbage, shredded, carrots, peeled and cut into julienne strips, beef broth, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar

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

cornish hens , cut down the back with kitchen shears to butterfly (1 1/2 to 2 lb each), olive oil, dried thyme leaves, dry plain breadcrumbs, salt & fresh ground pepper, dijon mustard

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.)

uncooked angel hair pasta, minced clams, butter, garlic, minced, heavy whipping cream, monterey jack cheese, shredded, dried parsley flakes, parmesan cheese, fresh ground pepper

beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes, sliced mushrooms, dry onion soup mix, onion, sliced, cream of mushroom soup

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