Girlfriends' RECIPE Collection

1 1/2 lbs. ziti 1 onion, chopped 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef 2 (26oz.) jars of your favorite spaghetti sauce 9 oz. provolone cheese, sliced 2 cups sour cream 9 oz. mozzarella cheese, shredded 3 Tbsp. grated parmesan cheese Preheat oven to 350 degrees 1. Boil pasta in water on stove top 2. Brown meat and onion. Drain, add sauce and simmer for 15 min. 3. Spray 9x13 baking dish. Layer 1/2 noodles, 1/2 sauce, sour cream, provolone, remaining noodles, mozzarella, remaining sauce, parmesan. 4. Bake 340 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

1 lb. ground beef 1 cup fresh bread crumbs 1 T. dried parsley 1 T grated parmesan cheese 1/4 tsp. black pepper 1/8 tsp. garlic powder 1 egg, beaten Combine all ingredients and divide into 12 meatballs. Drop into spaghetti sauce and cook on stove top for 30 minutes on a low simmer.

2 large chicken breasts, cooked & shredded 1/2 small red onion, diced 1 green pepper, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 large can enchilada sauce, red or green 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 pinch of cumin 1 pinch of chili powder salt and pepper to taste 2 cups shredded cheese burrito size tortillas spanish rice black or refried beans Saute garlic, green pepper and onion in oil to desired tenderness, add chicken and seasonings. Add 3/4 of the can of enchilada sauce and cook for 5 min. Roll up in a tortilla shell: beans, rice and chicken mixture Place in pan in a row and cover with remaining enchilada sauce and sprinkle cheese on the top. Bake in 400 degree oven until cheese is melted and heated throughout.

1/4 cup soy sauce 3 Tbsp. honey 2 Tbsp. distilled white vinegar 1 1/2 tsp. garlic pwd. 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger 3/4 cup oil 2 chopped green onions 1 tsp. black pepper

1 envelope onion soup mix 4 large potatoes, cut into chunks (I use red potatoes) 1/3 cup olive oil Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Combine all ingredients and spread into 9x 13 baking pan. Bake uncovered, stirring occasionally, 40 min. or until potatoes are tender.

2-3 large baking potatoes (I use red potatoes because they are my favorite) 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. paprika 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. onion powder Mix spices. Slice potatoes into fries. Cover with spice mixture. Spread out on a baking sheet. Bake 45 min.

I went to Houston, TX to visit my sister last week and ate some very yummy Southwestern Chicken Lasagna in a little cafe there. I knew my hubby would love it so I tried recreating it for his birthday dinner last Sunday. It wasn't exactly the same, but everyone loved it and Mike immediately put it on his top ten list. So here's my version: 3 or 4 marinated, grilled chicken breasts, chunked (I used a fajitas marinate from a bottle) 12 lasagna noodles 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 green bell pepper, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 or 2 Tbsp. canned Jalapeno peppers, diced 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels 1 (15oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 (15oz.) can diced tomatoes 1/2 cup salsa 1/2 cup chopped green onion 1/2 tsp. chili powder 1/2 tsp. cumin 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided 1 cup ricotta cheese 1/4 cup sour cream 8 oz. monterey jack cheese, shredded 6 oz. mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a ...