What is your favorite family-friendly meal?!

Here are a few E-Z recipes you might want to try!. Good Luck & enjoy!.

COLA CHICKEN
(And more variations of recipe)
(My personal favorites!.!.!.Wings or Ribs)

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 cup catsup
1 12oz!. can cola (pepsi, coke, etc!.)

Put chicken in a non-stick pan!.
Mix together catsup and cola, pour over chicken!.
Bring to a boil!. Cover, reduce heat and cook 45 minutes!.
(turning chicken a few times, while cooking!.!.!.to prevent from sticking to pan)
Uncover, turn up the heat and continue to cook until the sauce
becomes thick and adheres to the chicken!.
It turns into the most incredible BBQ sauce!. Yummmm!

You can double the recipe and use more pieces of
chicken!.!.!.!.wings!.!.!.would be ideal!.!.!.add some hot sauce!.!.!.!.presto "Hot Wings"!

I have used Ribs, just as good!.

I tried this recipe with 'meatballs'!.!.!.!.was equally
as good!.!.!.served over rice!.

I found another variation!.!.!.!.!.omit the catsup and add a small jar of Salsa (any variety)!.
I have tried using Salsa (omitting the catsup!.!.!.!.not)!.
You'd think a recipe with only '3' ingredients couldn't be messed up!.!.!.!.wouldn't you!?!?
Well!.!.!.while I was preparing to fix the 'Cola Chicken' recipe
using Salsa!.!.!.!.!.I was also trying to carry on a conversation with my
husband!.!.!.(just proves!.!.!.I can't do two things at once)!.!.!.!.mixed Salsa & Catsup (before I realized I was supposed to leave out the catsup) & Cola!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.still turned out really tasty (to me)!.!.!.might be a little sweeter than some of you like!.

I fixed chicken wings, (using the above recipe)
but!.!.!.I added the spices from a MILD (I don't care for "HOT") Buffalo Wings packet!.!.!.(the kind you get to bake in the oven)!.!.!.!.!.I thought it was really good!.!.!.!.!.(but you/I can't find a 'bad' way to fix chicken)!.

Finally!.!.!.!.!! I fixed the 'SALSA' chicken!.!.!.!.!.!.that's good , too!.

Another (bright)idea!.!.!.!.!.I thought of trying!.!.!.!.!.!.replace the
catsup with a bottle of Shrimp Cocktail Sauce!.!.!.and add a bag of (pop corn) shrimp!.!.!.!.!.!
Fixed the shrimp with cocktail sauce!.!.!.!.!.!.eh!.!.!.wasn't all that
great!.!.!.was OK!.!.!.probably won't be fixing it again!.

also tried beef stew cuts!.!.!.!.!.!.that was pretty good!.!.!.!.!.I can see
myself making this again!.
Served both over rice!.!.!.!.!.think the stew cuts would have been just as
good over noodles!.

Try little cocktail wieners/sausages…for appetizers!.



CRUNCHY ONION CHICKEN

1 1/3 cups French’s Original French Fried Onions
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 egg, beaten

LIGHTLY CRUSH:

Onions in a plastic bag!.

DIP:
Chicken in egg

COVER:
With onion crumbs, press firmly to adhere to chicken!.

BAKE:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees!.
Place chicken on lightly greased baking pan!.
Sprinkle with additional onion crumbs, if desired!.
Bake for 20 minutes or until no longer pink in center!.


Mushroom Chicken

4 boneless/skinless chicken breast (or any pieces you like)
1 can cream of mushroom soup!.
1 can water

Place chicken in crock pot (or sauce pan for stove top cooking)
mix soup & 1 can of water together
pour over chicken
cook on medium heat until boiling then reduce heat and cook until chicken is really tender & falling apart!.

Serve over noodles or rice or dressing!.!.!.!.or!?!?!?

POT ROAST
Your choice of beef (to fit crock-pot)
1 pkg!. dry Ranch dressing mix
1 pkg!. dry Italian dressing mix
1 pkg!. dry Brown Gravy mix
1 cup water
Put beef in pot!.
Mix together all the dry mixes…!.then add water …pour over meat and cover & cook on high 4-6 hours!.
Until meat is tender!.
The first time I mad it I didn’t have the Italian Dressing mix…!.so I added a pkg!. of Onion Soup Mix…!.I have to say I liked that better!.
If you use more water you might want to add more Brown Gravy mix…!.to make a thicker sauce!. Was gonna add
potatoes and carrots…but never got around to it!.


OLD SETTLER’S BEANS
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 lb!. ground beef1/2 lb!. bacon
1 chopped onion
Brown in skillet and drain excess grease!.

ADD:
16 oz!. can Red Kidney Beans (drained)
24 oz!. can Pork & Beans (drained)
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup Catsup
2 TBLS!. Molasses
1/2 tsp!. dry mustard

Mix Thoroughly !
Cook in a crock pot until!.!.!.hot!.!.!.hot!.!.!.hot!


Kreamy Kool-Aid Pie

1-(6 g) package un sweetened Kool-Aid powdered drink mix
1-(14 oz!.)can sweetened condensed milk
1-(8 oz)container Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed!.
1-(9 inch) Graham Cracker Pie Crust (or Cookie crust)
Cool Whip for top (optional)


1!. In a medium bowl mix Kool-Aid and condensed milk, thoroughly!.
2!. Fold in Cool Whip!.
4!. If desired, spread more Cool Whip on top!.
5!. Chill for a minimum of 4 hours!.

I’ve used: Strawberry…Cherry…Lemon-lime (Key-Lime Pie)…!.Lemonade (Lemon Pie…might add some yellow food coloring for a more lemony look!.)

E-Z Cake Recipes

NO EGGS,NO OIL ,NO WATER !.!.!.!.!.!.!.JUST SODA AND MIX!.

CHOCOLATE CAKE MIX!.!.!.!.!.!.!.CHERRY SODA (BLACK FOREST)
ORANGE CAKE MIX…!.ORANGE SODA
PINEAPPLE MIX…!.PINEAPPLE SODA
SPICE MIX…!.!.ROOT BEER SODA ETC

POUR CAKE MIX IN BOWL
ADD SODA USE LOAF CAKE PAN
BAKE 350 DEGREES AS BOX SAYS!.
(P!.S!.PREPARE PAN WITH SPRAY)
Your choice of frostings or use cool whip!.

ROBERT REDFORD DESSERT

INGREDIENTS & INSTRUCTIONS FOR BOTTOM LAYER:
Melt 1 stick butter
Add 1/2 cup nuts and 1 cup flour!.

Press into bottom of lightly greased 9 x 13 baking pan!. Bake 20 minutes at 350 degrees!.

MIDDLE LAYER:
Blend together 1 8oz!. package cream cheese and 1 cup sugar!. Fold in 1/2 small tub Cool Whip!. Mix well!.

TOP LAYER:
Mix together until mixture begins to thicken:
1 large package vanilla instant pudding & 1 large package instant chocolate pudding with 3 cups milk!.

Spread on middle layer and chill to set!. Spread remaining cool whip on top & garnish with nuts & grated chocolate if desired!.


DIRT PUDDING

INGREDIENTS:
1 pound bag of Oreo’s
1 large box of instant vanilla pudding
1 small container of Cool Whip
1 Tablespoon powdered sugar

INSTRUCTIONS:
1!.) Crush 3/4 bag of Oreo’s and spread in 9 x 13 baking dish!.
2!.) Make pudding as directed on package!.
3!.) Add Cool Whip & sugar, spread over crushed Oreo’s!.
4!.) Crush remaining Oreo’s and sprinkle on top of pudding mixture!. Refrigerate!.


Banana Pudding

I usually double the recipe!.!.!.!.never any left-overs!.

Ingredients:
Bananas
Use instant Banana pudding or vanilla pudding fix by directions on box!.
Cool Whip!.!.!.add to pudding mix thoroughly!.
Vanilla wafers
Toasted coconut!.

Line serving dish with a layer of vanilla wafers (a row up the sides of dish, also!.)
Add a layer of sliced of bananas
Gently cover with a layer of 1/2 pudding mixture!.
Make a second layer of wafers, bananas & pudding!.

Top with some toasted coconut and/or crushed vanilla wafers!.



If you like these recipes……

Find more quick – simple – E-Z – few ingredient…!.recipes…at E-Z Cookin’ group:

http://groups!.yahoo!.com/group/e-zcookin/

Lots of interesting ‘stuff’ in files & links…come join & check it out!.

Pat in Indiana…!.

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These three main dishes can be used for main dishes in three different meals!.

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Ten Minute Dinner

1 Pound ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
* 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) cream of mushroom soup, undiluted*
*1 can ( 10 3/4 ounces) cream of chicken soup, undiluted*
1 can (15 ounces) mixed vegetables, drained
1 can (5 ounces) chow mein noodles

Brown beef and onion; add both soups, mixed vegetables and 3/4 can of chow mein noodles!. Pour into casserole dish!. Top with remaining chow mein noodles!. Bake at 400 degrees F!. for 10 minutes or until hot!.

NOTE: *Golden Mushroom with Sliced Mushrooms Soup can be substituted for the Cream of Mushroom soup OR Chicken Rice soup can be substituted for the Cream of Chicken soup!.*

*THIS 10 Minute casserole is GOOD! GOOD! GOOD!*
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Ramen Noodle Veggie Skillet Dish

Cook the Ramen Noodles!. Add in your chopped vegetables and combine with the noodles!. Cook until done!. Do NOT use the flavor packet but season with Greek seasoning!. YUMMY!!!

Optional: You can add in chopped pieces of meat also!.
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Hot Dog Casserole

You take hot dogs and cut them up!. Add in mixed vegetables, chopped onion, tator tots, and a cheese sauce!. Pour into casserole dish and bake until done!.

***If you do not want cheese sauce, you can add in a can of undiluted creamed soup of your choice!.***
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I'd say spaghetti and meatballs!. it has protein, it has mild carbs, it's easy on the stomach, and it's delicious! That's by popular vote for world-wide foods though!. if your going all American, try grilled hamburgers and hotdogs!Www@FoodAQ@Com

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Chicken and rice!. It's filling, tasty and they always look forward to it!. If you make extra, you can have leftovers for lunch the next day and it tastes even better!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

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classic mac and chees and spaghetti with meatballs!. yum!Www@FoodAQ@Com

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Saucy Foil Packet Barbecue Ribs Serves: 10

2 sheets (18x24-inches each) Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil
3/4 cup BULL′S-EYE? Original Barbecue Sauce
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
4 pounds pork baby back ribs

PREHEAT grill to medium heat!. Mix together barbecue sauce, marmalade and pepper sauce until well blended; set aside!. CUT ribs into 2- or 4-rib sections!. Center half of the ribs in single layer on each sheet of Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil!. BRING up long sides of foil!. Double fold top and one end to seal!. Pour 1/4 cup water (or 3 to 4 ice cubes) into foil packet through opening on side!. Double fold remaining end, leaving room for heat circulation inside packet!. Repeat with remaining ribs to make 2 packets!. GRILL covered 45 minutes or until ribs are cooked through!. Remove from foil!. Make drainage holes in a sheet of Reynolds Wrap Release Non-Stick Foil with a grilling fork!. Place foil sheet on grill grate with non-stick (dull) side facing up!. Immediately place ribs on foil!. Brush ribs with barbecue sauce mixture!. CONTINUE GRILLING uncovered an additional 10 to 15 minutes; turning every 5 minutes and brushing with the remaining sauce!.

Carolina-Style Pork Roast Serves: 12

1 sheet (18x24-inches) Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil
3 pound boneless pork loin roast
Seasoning Rub*

Vinegar-Pepper Sauce:

1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

PREHEAT grill to medium!. Center roast on sheet of Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil!. Combine Seasoning Rub* ingredients; rub over roast!. BRING up foil sides!. Double fold top and one end to seal packet!. Combine Vinegar-Pepper Sauce ingredients; add to packet through open end!. Double fold remaining end to seal, leaving room for heat circulation inside!. GRILL 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours in covered grill!. Remove foil, reserving sauce for basting!. Place roast on grill!. CONTINUE GRILLING roast in uncovered grill 10 to 15 minutes, brushing with reserved sauce every 5 minutes, until meat thermometer reads 160°F!.

Crab Salad Sandwiches Serves: 18

Parchment Paper
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed (1/2 of pkg!.)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese
8 oz!. crabmeat
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped red pepper
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1 clove garlic, minced
Dash pepper

PREHEAT oven to 400°F!. Line cookie sheet with Reynolds Parchment Paper!. UNFOLD pastry on parchment paper!. Brush pastry with olive oil!. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; cut into 3 strips along fold marks!. Cut each strip into 6 rectangles!. Place on parchment-lined cookie sheet 1 inch apart!. BAKE 12 minutes or until golden brown!. Cool!. Split pastries into 2 layers; set aside!. MIX remaining ingredients in large bowl until well blended!. Divide crab mixture evenly over pastry bottoms!. Top with remaining pastry layers!. Serve immediately or refrigerate!.

Antipasto Appetizer Squares Makes 32

Parchment Paper
1 can (13!.8 oz!.) refrigerated pizza crust
1 jar (6 oz!.) marinated artichoke hearts, drained, coarsely chopped
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1 cup thinly sliced deli salami
1 cup shredded Italian style blended cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

PREHEAT oven to 425°F!. Line 15x10-inch cookie sheet with Parchment Paper!. UNROLL pizza crust on parchment paper!. Press out dough to form a 15 x 10 inch rectangle!. Generously prick dough with fork!. BAKE 11 minutes or until golden brown!. Remove from oven!. SPREAD artichoke hearts, tomatoes, salami, cheese and basil evenly over baked crust!. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and garlic powder!.BAKE 7 to 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted!. Cut into squares and serve warm!.
KITCHENS TIP: For crispier crust, pre-bake crust an additional 2 to 3 minutes before adding toppings!.

Chocolate Cappuccino Cupcakes Makes 2 dozen

24 Baking Cups
1 package (about 18 oz!.) chocolate cake mix
1/4 cup instant coffee, divided
2 teaspoons hot water
1 container (16 oz!.) ready-to-spread cream cheese frosting
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels
2 teaspoons vegetable oil

PREHEAT oven to 350°F!. Place baking cups in muffin pans; set aside!. Prepare cake mix following package directions for 24 cupcakes, adding 2 tablespoons instant coffee before mixing!. Spoon batter into baking cups!. Bake as directed!. Cool!. DISSOLVE remaining instant coffee in hot water!. Stir frosting into coffee mixture until smooth!. Frost cupcakes!. MICROWAVE chocolate morsels and oil on HIGH power in a small microwave-safe dish, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, stirring once, until chocolate is melted!. DRIZZLE melted chocolate over frosted cupcakes!. Let stand until chocolate sets!.

Orange Basil Roast Chicken Serves: 9-12

1 Oven Bag, Large Size
1 tablespoon flour
5 to 7 pound whole roasting chicken
8 large fresh basil leaves
1 large orange, thinly sliced, divided
1 medium onion, sliced
Vegetable oil
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

PREHEAT oven to 350°F!. SHAKE flour in Oven Bag; place in 13x9x2-inch baking pan!. LOOSEN skin of chicken over breast area by slipping your fingers or a knife under the skin!. Place basil leaves and 4 orange slices under the skin!. Divide onion slices and remaining orange slices between cavity of chicken and bottom of oven bag!. Tuck the wings under the chicken and tie legs together, if desired!. Brush chicken with vegetable oil; sprinkle with pepper!. Place chicken in oven bag on top of onion and orange slices!. CLOSE oven bag with nylon tie; cut six 1/2-inch slits in top!. BAKE 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours, until chicken is tender and meat thermometer reads 180°F!. For easy slicing, let stand in oven bag 10 minutes!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

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