LOL Ahorsesoul. That's one way to go about helping a fellow adult act his age. :haha: I think it's important to be a partner, not a parent.
Since last posting, DH and I have some new favorite casseroles and summer dishes I thought you might like to browse:
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Tuna Croquettes
2 cans (6 oz each) light tuna, drained, flaked
1 pkg (6 oz) stuffing mix for chicken
1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 Tbs sweet pickle relish
3/4 cup water
Prep:
1. Mix ingredients. Cover. Refrigerate ~10 min.
2. Shape 1/3 cup mixture each into patties.
3. Cook in skillet on Medium High ~3 min each side until golden brown.
Since it's so easy to cook, I saved uncooked leftover mix in the fridge for later. DH doesn't like pickles, but loved the relish.
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which we ate with
Poppyseed Noodles
1 lb extra-wide egg noodles
4 Tbs butter
1 Tbs poppy seeds
2 Tbs freshly chopped chives
salt & pepper
Prep:
1. Cook egg noodles.
2. Melt butter in skillet on med-high.
3. Toss all together.
4. Serve.
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Broccoli Beef Casserole
2 boxes frozen chopped broccoli (thaw & drain) or a few cups fresh cooked
1 Tbs mayo
1/2 cup cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup mild cheddar cheese
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
1 lb ground beef
1 egg
salt & pepper
24 saltine crackers, crushed
1/2 stick butter
Prep:
1. Brown meat, drain.
2. Combine mayo, mushroom soup, and egg. Stir/mix thoroughly.
3. Combine broccoli, ground meat, cheese, & soup mix all together.
4. In separate bowl, combine crackers & butter.
5. Pour meat mix in casserole, top with crackers/butter mix. Bake 350F ~10-15 min until topping is golden.
Great w/wild rice or sour cream/scallion potatoes!
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Zucchini "Crab" Cakes
2 cups grated zucchini (~4 medium)
1 egg, beaten
1 Tbs butter
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
2 Tbs minced onion
1 Tbs Old Bay Seasoning (or if you don't have this in your area, find a recipe online)
Prep:
1. Grate zucchini into colander. Squeeze out as much water as possible. Place on paper towel & salt. Let sit 30 min. Again, squeeze out water w/paper towel.
2. In medium bowl, combine zucchini, egg, butter. Stir in breadcrumbs, onion, Old Bay. Mix well.
3. Shape into patties, place on cookie sheet. Bake 400F ~12-15 min on each side (24-30 min total).
Tastes a lot like crab cakes; goes well with the next actual crab pasta...
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Crab Pasta
8 oz. extra wide spiral egg noodles
2 garlic cloves, chopped fine
1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
16 oz. flaked imitation crab (I just used regular & was exquisite...)
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheese
1. Cook & drain pasta
2. In skillet, sauté garlic in butter.
3. Mix in drained pasta, sour cream, & crab.
4. Place in 9x13 bake dish. Sprinkle w/cheese.
5. Cover w/foil & bake 350F ~20 min.
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Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo Bake
8 oz. penne pasta, cooked & drained
2 cups broccoli florets
1 1/2 cups chicken, cooked & diced
1 jar alfredo sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shreddd
2 Tbs butter
Prep:
1. Coat med bake dish w/thin layer of alfredo.
2. In mix bowl, combine pasta, broccoli, chicken, garlic, & alfredo sauce.
3. Pour in dish & top with cheeses.
4. Cut butter & scatter on top.
5. Bake 350F ~20 min until bubbly & hot.
I skipped the first step and just tossed all of the alfredo together; made no difference for me.
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And for almost-summer fun:
Fruit Salad
1 can pineapple wedges, UNdrained
1 can pear chunks, drained
1 cup strawberries, halved
1 banana, sliced
Prep:
1. Combine, making sure pineapple juice covers all fruit.
2. Serve.
ink:
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Next we're going to try
Chicken and Dumplings. We'll see.
ETA cited sources...
Eggplant Pomodoro (which goes great w/
Tofu Basil Ricotta), Tuna Croquettes from Kraft Food & Family, Poppyseed Noodles from Paula Deen, Hometown Chicken Pot Pie was from the old recipe archive (originally from Gooseberry Patch perhaps?), Broccoli Bake from Cooking Light, Zucchini "Crab" Cakes and the rest are from family/friends but there are recipes identical or similar all over the nets, so no clue.
