This time of year many people are working on light meals and eating healthy what better way then to eat fish. Fish is good brain food as well.

Preparation time: 5-10 minutes

Cooking time: 10-15 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:
4 salmon fillets
2 teaspoons mustard (preferable Dijon)
2 Tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 1/2 Tablespoons pancake syrup
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Salt to taste after cooked
Directions:
1. Preheat the broiler.
2. Mix mustard, hoisin sauce, pancake syrup, and black pepper
in small bowl together.
3. Lightly spray broiler pan with non-stick cooking spray. Place
fish in pan skin side down.
4. Brush syrup mixture onto each piece every five minutes.
5. Broil 10-15 min or until fish flakes easily.
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By Nina Marana

Lemon pepper peeks out of the Italian seasoning to create a delicious homemade chicken tenders recipe topped with garden fresh roma tomatoes.

Ingredients:

Olive oil spray
3 lbs chicken tenders
8 roma tomatoes, sliced into rounds
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
3 teaspoons dried minced garlic
3 teaspoons lemon pepper
3 teaspoons sea salt or 2 teaspoons table salt

How to:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2 Spray a non-stick shallow dish with olive oil.
3. Rinse chicken, pat dry, and place in shallow pan.
4. Slice tomato into rounds, lay across chicken.
5. Sprinkle all spices across tomatoes, and chicken.
6. Place in oven uncovered on middle rack and bake 30-35 minutes.

Tips:

We served with baked beans and fresh broccoli.

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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

Directions
1. Rinse chicken, pat dry, and  place in slow cooker.
2.In a large bowl, mix milk with cornstarch.
3. Add remaining  ingredients then pour into slow cooker. Stir, cover and  cook on low for 6 hours or on  high 4 hours.
4. Cook egg noodles  for 30 minutes before serving. Serve chicken and sauce over noodles.

Tips:
#1 Substitute  rice with noodles.
# 2 Check flavor for ideal taste while cooking. Add extra seasoning if needed.

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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.

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

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When most people think of meatloaf they think of tomato sauce and oatmeal. Not this meatloaf; it is made with stringy mozzarella cheese and a mixture of ground pork and ground beef.

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If you love lasagna and fish, you will love this recipe. Made with a delicious blend of creamy white sauce and specially chosen herbs and spices from my garden it is sure to make any lasagna lover think twice the next time they cook lasagna.

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6-8

2 pounds fresh cod, bite-size pieces
1  box (16 ounces) lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups whipping cream
2 cups Swiss cheese, grated
1 tsp minced garlic
1/4 tsp thyme
1/4 tsp curry powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp dried parsley

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Melt margarine on low heat in a large skillet. Place fish in a large skillet; sprinkle garlic, thyme, curry powder, salt,  black pepper, and parsley on fish. Cook on medium heat for 5 minutes then flip over and cook for 5 additional minutes or fish starts to flake with a fork; set aside on a large platter.
2. Place remaining margarine into the same skillet. Add flour and salt; stir frequently until mixture comes to a boil and turns into a thick, smooth golden brown sauce. Then gradually add cream; bring to a second boil; stir frequently until thickens.
3. Place a layer of lasagna noodles, cod, white sauce then cheese into a greased large baking dish. Repeat layers until no ingredients remain; end with cheese on top. Cover and bake for 30 minutes then remove cover; bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Tip: Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting to prevent cheese from running.

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If you’re looking for that ordinary beef stroganoff you will not find it here. What you will find here is a perfect blend of noodles and spices to cook up that perfect meal for any night of the week.

Preparation time: 10-15 minutes
Cooking time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cans (4 ounces) mushrooms, undrained
3 tablespoons margarine/butter
1 large onion, diced
1/8 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 packages ramen noodles
1/2 cup frozen or can peas (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Combine chicken, pepper, flour and salt in a large ziploc bag or medium bowl. In a large skillet, brown chicken in melted margarine. Cut into bite size pieces and set aside on plate.

2. Saute  mushrooms (do not drain), chicken broth, lemon juice, garlic,peas (optional) and onion on low-medium heat for five minutes. Add chicken; stir frequently.

3. Pour chicken mixture into 4-5 quarts baking pan; cover bake 25 minutes; mix in uncooked Ramen noddles; bake for an additional ten minutes. Before serving, stir in sour cream and sprinkle with paprika.

Tip: Serve with salad or fruit salad.

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Are you trying to find a simple flavorful recipe that’s kid friendly and budget friendly too? Just tell the little one’s its logs in a river, but you’ll know the truth its homemade barbecue sauce with hot dogs. The great thing is you’ll be making your own sauce, which is healthier for your family and easy to make too.
Prep 10 min
Cook 30 min
Serves 2-4

Ingredients

10 hot dogs
1 large onion
3/4 cup celery with leaves chopped
1/4 cup water
1 cup ketchup
3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
Salt to taste
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 Tablespoons margarine/butter
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
2 Tablespoons light brown sugar
2 Tablespoons white vinegar

Directions
1. Sauté in a large skillet onions and celery in butter/margarine until soft on low-medium heat.
2. Add water, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, garlic powder, lemon juice, brown sugar, and vinegar. Cook for 5 minutes and stir occasionally.
3. Place hot dogs poked with a fork into skillet with sauce. Cover and cook on low-medium heat for 10 minutes.
Tip #1: Goes great with macaroni cheese or on a toasted bun.
Tip #2: Add a vegetable and starch then ring the dinner bell.

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In a hurry or having a busy day? Use your slow cooker to save yourself a lot of time and energy. Prepare the meal in the slow cooker the night before and let the slow cooker do all the work, your meal is ready before your home. Happy Cooking

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