FOOD

Favorite Recipes~~these are not my own, I have discovered them along the years and love them!

TUNA CAKES

2 cans (6oz each) light tuna in water, drained and flaked
1 pkg (6oz) stuffing mix for chicken
1 C Cheddar cheese-shredded
1/2 C shredded carrots
1/3 C mayo
2 tbsp. sweet relish
3/4 C water

Mix all inredients together, refrigerate 10min.  Heat skillet, spray with cooking spray, medium heat.  Shape each tuna cake into tight patty.  Cook 3 min each side until golden brown~ serve and enjoy:)


OATMEAL WAFFLES

1 1/2 C flour               2 eggs
1 C rolled oats            1 1/2 C milk
1 tbsp baking powder   6 tbsp butter, melted
1/2 tsp cinnamon           2 tbsp brown sugar
1/4 tsp salt

Stir flour, oats, baking powder, cin. and salt in bowl.  IN another bowl, stir eggs, milk, butter and brown sugar.  Add it to flour mixture; Stir until blended.  Pour batter onto  preheated, lightly greased waffle iron~enjoy!


ONE-PAN TACO BEEF NOODLE SKILLET
1lb lean gr beef
1 pkg taco seasoning
2C water
1pkg Mac and Cheese Box dinner
1/3 C sour cream
1 large tomato
1C shredded lettuce
1C tortilla chips-broken up

brown meat in skillet;drain. Add seasoning mix, water,  and macaroni; Mix lightly, bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, simmer 7min.  Stir in sour cream and cheese mix until well blended.  Top with tomatoes, lettuce, and chips. Enjoy~

 BACON CHEESEBURGER RICE

1 lb gr. beef                                 1C shredded cheddar cheese
1 3/4 C water                               1/3 C chopped dill pickles
2/3 C barbeque sauce                  5 bacon strips-cooked and chopped
1 tbsp prepared mustard
2 tsp dried minced onion
1/2 tsp pepper
2C uncooked instant rice


In large saucepan over medium heat, cook the beef until no longer pink;drain.  Add water, barbeque sauce, mustard, onion and pepper.  Bring to boil; stir in rice. Sprinkle with cheese. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5minutes. Sprinkle with pickles and bacon.  Yield 4-6 servings


CHINESE CHICKEN

3tbsp frozen OJ concentrate
2 tbsp soy sauce
2tbsp water
3/4 tsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp garlic powder
2carrots, sliced
cooking spray
12oz package of broccoli &cauliflower florets
2tsp canola oil
3/4 lb boneless,skinless chicken breats-cut into bit size pieces
1 1/3C hot cooked rice

1. Stir OJ, soy sauce, water, cornstarch and garlic powder;set asied
2. spray nonstick large skillet. Add carrots, stir fry over high heat 1 minute. Add broccolia dn cauliflower. Stir fry 2-3minutes more or until veggies are crisp-tender. Remove veggies from skillet and set aside.
3. Add oil to skiller. Stir fry chicken in oil for 2-3minutes or until no longer pink.  Push chicken to sides of pan-add sauce mixture. Cook and stir until boiling. Return veggies; cook and stir until heated through.  Serve over hot, cooked rice.  Makes 4 servings