What could I cook for my friends tonight?!


Question: What could I cook for my friends tonight!?
I need something reasonably original thats not too long or hard to prepare!.!.!.

Theyre around 25-30 years old, its not a sit-down dinner, there will be about 3 or 4 of us, and we had a bit to drink last night, so nothing too greasy!

Recently Ive made them Pad Thai, Beef Satay, Osso Buco, Humitas, and Mustard Chicken!.

Any ideas!?Www@FoodAQ@Com


Answers:
World's Best Lasagna

Ingredients:

1 pound sweet Italian sausage
3/4 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup minced onion
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
2 (6!.5 ounce) cans canned tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
12 lasagna noodles
16 ounces ricotta cheese
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 pound mozzarella cheese, sliced
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a Dutch oven or large pot, cook sausage, ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until well browned!. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water!. Season with sugar, basil, fennel seeds, Italian seasoning, 1 tablespoon salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons parsley!. Simmer, covered, for about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally!.

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil!. Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes!. Drain noodles, and rinse with cold water!. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese with egg, remaining parsley, and 1/2 teaspoon salt!.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)!.
To assemble, spread 1 1/2 cups of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish!. Arrange 6 noodles lengthwise over meat sauce!. Spread with one half of the ricotta cheese mixture!. Top with a third of mozzarella cheese slices!. Spoon 1 1/2 cups meat sauce over mozzarella, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese!. Repeat layers, and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese!.

Cover with foil: to prevent sticking, either spray foil with cooking spray, or make sure the foil does not touch the cheese!.

Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes!. Remove foil, and bake an additional 25 minutes!. Cool for 15 minutes before serving!.

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Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

Ingredients
24 ounces medium raw shrimp or shrimp, peeled
12 garlic cloves, peeled and cut in half
6 green onions, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
16 ounces fettuccine
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons cornstarch
seasoning salt
fresh ground pepper

Directions

In large pot of boiling water, cook fettucini until it's al dente, about 10 minutes!. Drain well, and return to pot!.
Mean while, whisk cornstarch into milk and set aside!.

On medium heat, heat oil and butter in a large frying pan!.
Cook garlic for about 5 minutes or until soft but not browned!.
Mash soft garlic with the back of a fork!. Add peeled shrimp and onions!.
Cook just until shrimp turns pink, about 2 minutes (shrimp will continue to cook as you add the rest of the ingredients)!.

Slowly stir milk mixture and pour into frying pan!.
Cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes!.
Pour mixture over fettucini!.

Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese!. Add salt and pepper to taste!. Stir to combine!.

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Spicy Chicken Caesar Salad

3-4 boneless, skinless, chicken breasts
1 head romaine lettuce, washed,dried & torn
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup garlic flavor croutons
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 & 1/2 cups caesar dressing!.
1 tsp hot sauce
1 lemon cut in wedges
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
more black pepper

Directions

Combine cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and oil to form a paste, adding more oil if needed!. Rub all over the chicken breasts; place in a food storage bag and refrigerate for at least 1 hour!.

Preheat oven to 375!. place chicken in baking dish, bake 25-30 minutes!.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix lettuce, garlic, croutons, hot sauce, ceaser dressing and parmesan cheese!.
Slice chicken breast, toss with salad, add more black pepper and serve with lemon wedges!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

Some ideas:

- Risotto with salad and crusty bread
- Chili with cornbread (you can make it veggie chili so its not too greasy)
- Grilled fish tacosWww@FoodAQ@Com

Kalpeplo Ferdinondo with shwezel sauce should be sufficient!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

beef brisket,Ham burgers,or u know wat take em to Chinese restaurant or somewhere or cook chicken stir fry :)Www@FoodAQ@Com

Grill some hamburgers, hotdogs and make some potato salad and baked beans!Www@FoodAQ@Com

Pasta with chicken





1 pkg!. of fresh linguine noodles

1lb!. chicken

Sun-dried tomatoes- chopped

Capers (drained)

Fresh Basil/or dried

Mushrooms-chopped

Fresh Parmesan cheese

Balsamic Vinegar

Garlic & Herb seasonings

Butter

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Sea salt & black pepper to taste





1!. Pre-heat oven to 350!.

2!. Let the chicken brown on both sides in a cast iron pan with olive oil, Tablespoon of butter, and Garlic & Herb Seasoning!.

3!. Add balsamic vinegar, and place in oven for about 20-30 minutes!.

4!. While baking, chop mushrooms, basil, and sun dried tomatoes, and shred cheese!.

5!. Sauté mushrooms in butter and salt and pepper!.

6!. Set aside!.

7!. When chicken is done, cut into pieces and boil noodles!.

8!. Drain water when the noodles are done!. ( Leave the noodles in the pot)

9!. Add olive oil, salt and pepper!. Mix well!.

10!. Then add the mushrooms, basil, chicken, sun dried tomatoes, and capers to the noodles!.

11!. Combine well!.

12!. Serve warm with dipping spices and French bread!.

Pizza





1 pre-done pizza dough

1 ball of mozzarella

Package of pre-shredded mozzarella

1 bottle of pizza sauce

Bell peppers-chopped

Green onions-chopped

Sun-dried tomatoes-chopped

Pepperoni- sliced

Chicken-chopped

Broccoli- chopped

Mushrooms- sliced/chopped

Banana peppers

Fresh/dried basil

Basil pesto

Red pepper flakes





1!. Pre-heat oven to 350!.

2!. Place dough on a pre-greased (a bit of olive oil) cookie sheet!.

3!. Spread evenly!.

4!. Top with a little drizzle of olive oil!.

5!. Poke holes and place in oven!.

6!. While in oven, chopped the meats, vegetables, cheeses!.

7!. Bake for about 6 -7 minutes or until lightly browned!.

8!. Place fresh ingredients as desire!.

9!. Place back into the oven for about 10-15 minutes!.



Florida Key Lime Pie





4 eggs

1 can (14 oz) Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk

3 oz!. Key Lime juice

1 graham cracker pie crust



1!. Separate 4 eggs

2!. Combine egg yolks and one can (14 oz) Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk!.

3!. Mix well

4!. Slowly add 3 oz!. Key Lime juice and stir until filling is smooth and creamy!.

5!. Pour into graham cracker pie crust!.

6!. Place into 350 degrees oven for 10 minutes

7!. Serve chilled topped with whipped cream !.( See recipe below)

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Whipped Cream

1 cup heavy cream

1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

1!. In a chilled bowl, whip the cream until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes!.

2!. Add the sugar!.

3!. Whip to fluffy peaks, about 2 more minutes!.

Chicken Enchilada Dip





1lb!. Rotisserie chicken (breast meat)

2 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, soften

*10-12 chopped jalape?os

2 (4!.5 oz) cans chopped green chilies

1 lb!. shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1 cup mayonnaise

1 cup sour cream

* Or 2 tablespoon of chopped jalape?os





1!. Preheat oven to 350°

2!. Mix all ingredients together

3!. Bake in 9x13 pan until bubbling, warm and lightly browned

4!. Bake for 25 minutes

5!. Serve with warm tortillas and tostadas!.



Original Nestlé Toll House

Chocolate Chip Cookies





2 ? cups all purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup (2 sticks) butter- softened

? cup granulated sugar

? cup packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 large eggs

2 cups Nestlé Semi-Sweet Chocolate morsels

1 cup chopped nuts



1!. Pre-heat oven 350 F

2!. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt into a small bowl!. Beat butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla in large mixer bowl until creamy!.

3!. Add eggs (one at a time) beating well after each addition!. Gradually beat flour mixture !.Stir in morsels and nuts!. Drop by tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets!.

4!. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely!.

Easy Red Beans and Rice





2 (16 oz!.) cans red kidney beans

? cup chopped onion

1 bay leaf

? cups chopped bell pepper

1lb smoked sausage (cut into 1- inch pieces)
? lb!. Bacon

1 garlic clove, minced

1 tsp!. fresh ground black pepper

? tsp!. crushed thyme

Hot red pepper seasoned to taste

Cooked Rice



1!. Combine beans, onion, bay leaf, bell pepper, sausage, bacon, garlic, pepper and thyme in a electric slow cooker!.

2!. Cook on low for 6-8 hours!.

3!. Season with pepper sauce!.

4!. Serve over rice!.

5!. Makes 6-8 servings!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

Backyard Burgers:
* 1 (1 pound) package Bob Evans? Original Recipe Sausage Roll
* 1 pound ground beef
* 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
* 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
* 1/3 teaspoon ground pepper
* 8 hamburger buns
* Lettuce, sliced tomato, sliced onion (suggested toppings)
1!. In a large bowl, combine first five ingredients!. Form into 8 patties!. Over medium heat on grill, cook burgers on each side until done (no longer pink), about 10 to 15 minutes!. Serve with buns and favorite toppings!.
http://allrecipes!.com/Recipe/Backyard-Bu!.!.!.

Gourmet Grilled Cheese:
* 2 eggs, beaten
* 1 1/2 cups grated Romano cheese
* 1 (8 ounce) package fresh chevre (goat) cheese
* 8 slices bread
* 8 slices tomato
1!. Place the beaten eggs in a wide, shallow bowl, and set aside!. Place the grated Romano cheese in a wide, shallow dish, and set aside!.
2!. Spread the goat cheese onto one side of each slice of bread!. Sandwich two tomato slices between two pieces of bread, then dip both sides into the beaten egg!. Allow the excess to drip off, then press the sandwiches into the grated Romano cheese, coating well on each side; set aside!. Repeat to make 4 sandwiches!.
3!. Heat a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat!. Cook the sandwiches until golden brown and crisp, about 3 minutes per side!.
http://allrecipes!.com/Recipe/Gourmet-Gri!.!.!.

Ham and Cheese Crescent Sandwiches:
* 1 (8 ounce) can Pillsbury? refrigerated crescent dinner rolls or Pillsbury? Crescent Recipe Creations? refrigerated flaky dough sheet
* 4 thin slices cooked ham
* 4 thin slices Swiss cheese
1!. Heat oven to 375 degrees F!.
2!. If using crescent rolls: Unroll dough; separate dough into 4 rectangles!. Firmly press perforations to seal!. On ungreased cookie sheet, press or roll each to form 7x5-inch rectangle!. If using dough sheet: Unroll dough; cut into 4 rectangles!. On ungreased cookie sheet, press or roll each to form 7x5-inch rectangle!.
3!. Place one ham slice and one cheese slice on each rectangle!. For each rectangle, fold dough in half over filling; press edges firmly to seal!.
4!. Bake 10 to 13 minutes or until golden brown!.
http://allrecipes!.com/Recipe/Ham-and-Che!.!.!.

Crescent Dogs:
* 8 hot dogs
* 4 slices American cheese, each cut into 6 strips
* 1 (8 ounce) can Pillsbury? refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1!. Heat oven to 375 degrees F!. Slit hot dogs to within 1/2 inch of ends; insert 3 strips of cheese into each slit!.
2!. Separate dough into triangles!. Wrap dough triangle around each hot dog!. Place on ungreased cookie sheet, cheese side up!.
3!. Bake 12-15 min or until golden brown!.
http://allrecipes!.com/Recipe/Crescent-Do!.!.!.

Gary's Turkey Burritos:
* 1 pound ground turkey
* 2 (7 ounce) cans hot tomato sauce
* 1 (15!.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
* 1/2 small onion, diced
* 1 (16 ounce) can fat-free refried beans
* 1 (16 ounce) container fat free sour cream
* 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
* 6 (10 inch) flour tortillas
1!. In a large skillet over medium high heat, brown ground turkey!. Stir in tomato sauce, corn and onion!. Reduce heat to medium and let simmer, stirring occasionally, until liquids reduce (about 20 minutes)!.
2!. In a separate medium skillet, heat beans over medium-low heat!. Prepare sour cream and cheese for sprinkling into burritos!. One by one, heat tortillas over stove burner for 1 to 2 minutes, flipping a few times!. Top with beans, then meat mixture, then sour cream and cheese!. Fold over and serve while still warm!.
http://allrecipes!.com/Recipe/Garys-Turke!.!.!.

Chicken Alfredo Pizza:
* SAUCE
* 4 tablespoons butter
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1 dash ground black pepper
* 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
* 1 cup milk
* 3/4 cup grated Romano cheese
* GARLIC BUTTER
* 2 tablespoons butter
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 1 pinch dried rosemary
* 1 pinch salt
* DOUGH
* 1 cup warm water
* 1 (!.25 ounce) package instant yeast
* 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
* 1 tablespoon white sugar
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
* 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
* 3 cups all-purpose flour

* 2 boneless chicken breast halves, roasted
* 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
* 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
* 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
* 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
1!. To Make Sauce: Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat!. Blend in salt, pepper and flour, then stir in the milk and Romano cheese!. Simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened!. Remove from heat, cover and set aside!.Www@FoodAQ@Com





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