Microwave Lasagna

2 lbs. lean gr. beef, cooked & crumbled
1/2 teas. pepper
1 teas. season salt
1 tbsp. minced onions
1 teas. italian seasoning
2 cans (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, Basil, Garlic & Oregano
1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
1 envelope Spag sauce mix
dash tobasco sauce
1 lb. cottage cheese
1 c. grated parm. cheese
2 eggs
1/4 teas. garlic pow.
1 teas. season salt
1 teas. oregano
2 tbsp. parsley flakes
1 lb. grated mozzarella cheese(+ or -)
9 Lasagna Noodles
In large pot, cook pasta according to directions.
In second large pot brown and crumble ground beef, drain fat. Add tomatoes, sauce, salt, pepper, onions, sauce mix & Tabasco. Simmer 5 min.
In bowl, combine cottage cheese, Parmesan. cheese, garlic, salt, parsley, & eggs.
Grate cheese.
Lightly spray lasagna pan with cooking spray. (I often split into 2-4 pans). Spoon enough meat sauce to cover bottom of pan. Top with lasagna strips. Spread 1/2 cheese mixture, 1/2 moz. cheese. Repeat layers, ending in meat sauce. Top with mozz. cheese. Cook in Microwave for 10-12 min, let stand 5 min. Can bake traditionally in oven for 30-45 min. at 350 degr., let stand 5-10 min.
*I prefer to bake in the microwave, I think it taste better and it is tons faster!!!

Ski Party Chili

2 lbs. lean ground beef cooked & crumbled
1 29 oz. can tomato sauce
1 29 oz. can pinto or red beans, drained & rinsed
1 c. diced onion
1/2 c. diced green chili
1/4 c. diced celery
3 med. tomatoes, chopped
2 teas. cumin
1 1/2 teas. chili powder
1 1/2 teas. red pepper (this is the part to adjust for hotness - 1/4 teas. and up)
2 teas. pepper
2 teas. salt
2 c. water
Combine all ingr. in crock pot, cook high 2-3 hrs.

Sweet Potato Souffle

5 c. Mashed sweet potatoes

3/4 c. sugar

1/2 stick real butter

1 c. milk

1/2 teas. salt

1 tsp. vanilla

Mix well. Pour into buttered pan.

Topping:

1 c. Brown sugar

1/2 c. flour

1/3 c. butter, melted

1c. chopped pecans

Crumble topping evenly over potato mixture. Bake at 350 degr. for 35-45 min. uncovered.

Joan's Clam Dip

1 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 tbsp. mayo.
1 teas. lemon juice
1/2 teas. worch. sauce
1 can minced clams & part of juice
2-3 tbsp. onion juice
Combine and serve with chips.

Joan's Potato Salad

Mix together:
3 c. mayonnaise
2-3 tbsp. pickle juice
2 tbsp. ketchup
2 tbsp. mustard
1 teas. Lawry's season salt
1c. dill pickles cut in small pieces
Add:
8 potatoes, cooked, peeled, cut in small cubed
8 eggs, cooked and chopped

Hamburger Stroganoff

Brown together:
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 tbsp. minced onion
1/4 teas. garlic powder
Add:
3 tbsp. flour
1/2 teas. Lowery season salt
1 beef bullion cube
1/4 teas. pepper
1 c. milk
1c. sauted mushrooms
Heat and simmer for 10 min. Add 1 c. sour cream. Serve over, buttered noodles, rice or baked potatoes.

Terri's Granola

Stir in very large bowl:
1 42-oz. container Old Fashion Quaker Oats
1 14-oz. pkg. flaked coconut
1/2 lb. each: almonds, pecans, walnuts
Heat in microwave for 1 minute and stir:
1c. olive oil
1c. honey
2/3 c. brown or white sugar
4 teas. vanilla
Pour over oat mixture and stir well.
Spray Pam on 2 large cookie sheets. Divide mixture onto sheets.
Place 2 racks in the middle of the oven. Bake both cookie sheets together at 250 degr. for 80 min. Alternate cookie sheets after 40 min. Take out of the oven and stir , let cool. Store in airtight container or ziplock bags.
Variation: decrease sugar by 4 teas. and vanilla by 2 teas. Add 2 c. raisins or 1/2 raisins and 1/2 dried cranberries. Cook as directed.