Firecracker Butter Bean Salad

Are you in a hurry to get to a party? Here’s a no fail recipe even your teenager can make with supervision. Happy Cooking

Preparation time: 15 min

Refrigeration time: 30 min

Servings: 6-8

Ingredients:

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

2 large stalks celery with leaves, chopped

1 large red onion, peeled and diced
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Chicken with Fruity White Sauce

Once again I was experimenting in the kitchen and I had terrific results with this chicken in a light white sauce along with some apricots and cranberries.

Preparation time: 5-10 minutes
Cooking time: on low 6 hours, high 4 hours
Servings: 4-6

Ingredients
3 pounds boneless skin less chicken breast or thighs
2 1/4 cups whole milk, add 2 teaspoons cornstarch, mix
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon all spice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package egg noodles
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Bologna Sandwich Casserole

Bologna sandwiches don’t have to be just for the lunch box anymore. Surprise your family with this casserole dish and you’ll be surprised how delicious it really tastes.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 40 minutes (refrigerate 30 minute prior to cooking.)
Serving time: 6

Ingredients
4 large eggs
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon dried dill
12 slices (old) white bread or wheat
6 slices bologna
6 slices American cheese
1 cup Potato chips, crumble (optional)
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Sweet Potato Spinach Pizza

Most of the time pizza is made with cheese and pepperoni, but not this pizza. Sweet potatoes and spinach topped on mozzarella cheese.

Preparation time: 15-20 minutes
Cooking time: 30-35 minutes
Servings: 4-6

Ingredients:
Non stick spray
1 pre-made 12 inch pizza crust
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and thinly sliced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons oil (your preference)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
1 (10 ounce) box spinach, thawed and excess water squeezed out
1 cup precooked, thinly sliced ham

Directions:
1. Follow directions on pre-made pizza crust package.
2. In medium bowl, combine sweet potato, onion, sugar, oil, and black pepper until well mixed.
3. Scatter 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese over crust. Top with spinach, sweet potato mixture, and ham, and scatter remaining cheese over pizza.
4. Place in oven on bottom rack, bake until sweet potato and onion is fork tender. (bake temperature is on crust packaging)

Tips
#1 refrigerated pizza crust can also be used
# 2 Spread pizza sauce on crust before cheese for added moisture.

Ms Recipe’s Mac and cheese-Pulled

Here is my take on an oldie, but goodie, which has always been a favorite for children and adults alike.

Pulled for upcoming book askmsrecipe: Simple Recipes that Make Cents