Baked Potato Halves

Baked Potato Halves

6 small potatoes1/4 cup (half stick) butter or margarine1/2 cup Parmesan cheese1 Tbsp. dried parsleyOther herbs or spices, as desired (I suggest garlic flakes) Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Put the butter in a 9×13 inch baking pan and place in oven while preheating. When butter is melted, spread…

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Southwestern Chicken & Rice Casserole

1 lb. chicken, cooked and cubed 3 cups rice, cooked according to package directions 16 oz. sour cream 1/2 lb. shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese 1 4-oz. can green chilies, chopped Parmesan cheese black olives for garnish (optional) Spray a casserole baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Layer first…

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Cheese Lover’s Dip

1 8 oz. pkg. Cream Cheese w/ chives 1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder 3 Tbsp. Milk 1/4 tsp. Pepper 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan Cheese 1/2 cup shredded Provolone Cheese 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese Combine cream cheese, garlic powder and pepper. Mix well. Gradually add milk until blended. Add other cheeses,…

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Green Beans with Water Chestnuts

4 cups cut fresh green beans (2-inch pieces)* 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 2 tablespoons chopped onion 1 garlic clove, minced 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 1/3 cup sliced water chestnuts 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese Place…

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Fresh Basil Pesto

We always have more basil than we can eat in our herb garden, so this recipe helps keep it from going to waste. Make the pest and freeze it in ice cube trays to add to pasta later.

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