Lasagna Soup Judys Foodies Style

This turned out better than I hoped. Just Delicious!

1 Pound Lean Ground Beef

1 Pound Loose Italian Sausage

1 Large Onion Chopped

1 TBS Chopped Garlic

1 Box of One Pound Lasagna Noodles ( break into Squares)

1 Jar of your Favorite Spaghetti Sauce 45 Ounces

1 Can 28 Ounce Chopped Tomatoes Include the Juice

1 Box 32 Ounce of Chicken Broth

Oregano, Basil, Fresh Parsley Chopped or Dried Parsley, Salt & Pepper to Taste. The Herbs I used 1 TBS of each but went small on the salt & pepper. Use what you like! For the Herbs you may use Italian Seasoning but I had fresh on hand!

3 Cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

15 Ounce or 32 Ounce Ricotta Cheese If you are dolloping Ricotta on top you will need the 32 Ounce 

Brown the meat in a deep sauce pan along with the onion and garlic. Drain and return to the pot, Now add the tomatoes, the spaghetti sauce, and the broth. Bring to a boil. Break the noodles into squares and drop in the boiling pot. Stir each time you drop in some noodles. Stir and simmer until noodles are cooked about 12 minutes, but cook to the way you like your pasta. Now stir in all but 1 cup of the Mozzarella Cheese and 15 Ounces of the Ricotta Cheese stir until cheese is melted and blended, Stir in your herbs & seasoning and stir and cook another 10 minutes. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle the Mozzarella Cheese you set aside on top and put a dollop of  Ricotta in the center and serve! Makes 6 big servings! 

Chicken Noodle Casserole

                                                                   

Great Family Meal! Makes 6 Huge Servings!

2 Large Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast

3 Large Carrots Peeled and Chopped about 2 Cups

1, 16 Ounce Bag Frozen Peas

Seasoning to Taste, Pepper I used White Pepper Parsley, Chicken Bouillon 2 or 2 TBS Loose Chicken Broth Seasoning I used Knorr's, 1 TBS Chopped Garlic

3 Cups Milk

3 Cups Shredded Cheese, I used Mild Cheddar

Water

1 Pound Egg Noodles I used Wide

1 Cup Bread Crumbs

1/4 Cup Flour

4 TBS Butter

I a large deep pot add your Chicken Breast and cover with water. Add the garlic, the Chicken Seasoning and remaining seasoning. Cook on simmer until Chicken is done. This took about 25 minutes, Remove the chicken from the pot then dump in your carrots. Cook on simmer for 10 minutes, Now add the peas and bring to a boil, Add Noodles and cook 10 minutes. Reserve 1 Cup of the broth then drain  the noodles, peas, and carrots. I kept the remaining broth to use for another time. In the large pot place the butter and melt, stir in the flour to make a smooth paste. Now continue to cook and stir slowly adding the Milk & the 1 Cup Broth, stirring and cooking until this becomes thick and bubbling.  Remove from heat and stir 2 Cups of the shredded Cheese. Stir until melted. Now in a large casserole add the Noodle mixture, the cooled cooked Chicken that you cut into bite sized pieces. Stir well. Now add the cheese and stir until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth. Pour over the Chicken Noodle Mixture and stir well. Now, over the top spread the remaining Cup of Cheese then sprinkle over the Cheese the Bread Crumbs. Over the Bread Crumbs I sprinkled more Parsley, Onion & Garlic Powder and White Pepper. Bake at 350 Degrees Uncovered for 1 Hour. Great Meal! 

                                                                         

 

Hamburger Vegetable Soup

                                                                              

It is soup time! Hamburger Vegetable Soup is a less expensive option over Beef                            Vegetable Soup and DELICIOUS!                              

2 Pounds Lean Ground Beef

28 Ounce Can Diced Tomatoes and the Juice

32 Ounce Beef Broth

32 Ounce Bag Frozen Mixed Vegetables

32 Ounce Frozen Broccoli Cauliflower Medley

1 Onion Medium Peeled and Diced

1/4 Head of Cabbage Sliced thin like you would for Coleslaw

2 Ribs Celery Diced

5 Medium Potatoes Peeled and Diced

Salt and Pepper to taste

1 TBS Chopped Garlic

2 TBS Chopped Parsley

In a deep pot brown your beef, Drain and return to pot. Add  everything else and simmer until potatoes are done about 40 minutes but test to be sure potatoes are soft. Check your seasonings and adjust as needed. If you need more broth just add water or another can of Diced Tomatoes and the juice.  Easy and good!

Homemade Meatballs!

                                                                          

Great Big Meatballs! 

                          

Before Baking! 

 

1 and 1/4 Pounds Lean Ground Beef

1 Cup Plain Bread Crumbs

1 Egg

1/2 Cup Shredded Cheese use your favorite. I used Mozzarella

1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

2 TSP Chopped Garlic

2 TSP Chopped Fresh Basil, if using dried cut back to 1 TSP

2 TSP Chopped Fresh Oregano if using dried cut back to 1 TSP

1 TBS Chopped Fresh Parsley or Dried is fine too

1 TSP Salt

Pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 350 Degrees

In deep bowl place all of your ingredients and mix well with your hands. Combine well. Form into 8 Meatballs and place on baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes then turn Meatballs and cook another 15 minutes. Remove from oven, plate up your cooked hot spaghetti, spoon some sauce over the noodles. Now place as many of the Meatballs you want on top of the sauce, spoon over the Meatballs more sauce then sprinkle with your favorite cheese!  Dig In! You could use these for Meatball Subs too! Really Good! 

Apple Muffin Crumb Cake

                                                                          

                                                                                    

This is my Apple Muffin Recipe but made into a cake. Delicious!

Apple Filling: 

4 Large Apples Peeled Cored and Diced

3 TBS Butter

2 Heaping TBS. Flour

1/3 Cup Sugarb1 Tsp. Cinnamon

Dash of Salt. 

Melt Butter add apples and flour stir well, add remain filling ingredients and stir while cooking until apples are soft. Remove from heat and let cool at least 10 minutes. Now go to your batter instructions.     

Cake Batter:

1 Cup Sugar

1 & 1/2 Cup Flour

1 TBS Baking Powder yes, Tablespoon

1 Tsp Salt

1 Tsp Cinnamon

2 Eggs Beaten

1/4 Oil

1 Cup Plain Yogurt

1 Tsp. Vanilla

Spray 9x13 Pan  Preheat Oven to 400 Degrees.

Put all dry ingredients in a deep bowl and stir well. Add all wet ingredients and just using a heavy spoon stir until mixed well. Now go to your apple filling and add it to your cake batter stirring well. Spoon it into your prepared pan. Now Mix up those crumbs                                                                                        

Crumb Mixture:

1 Cup Flour

2/3 Cup Sugar

2 TBS Brown Sugar

Dash of Salt

1/2 Tsp. Cinnamon

1 TBS Butter

Mix all your dry then cut in butter to make crumbs. Spread evenly over cake top. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until there is no wet batter on your cake tester. 

THIS IS A MOIST TENDER APPLE FILLED CAKE! 

BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad

 

If you love BBQ Chicken then this pasta salad is for you!

2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Cooked and Diced

16 Ounce Pasta Cooked, I used Shells but next time I will use Ziti. The shells had a tendency to stick together. Cook according to package directions.

1 Onion Chopped use a Red Onion or a Sweet White Onion

2 Peppers I used 1 Red and 1 Green Pepper Chopped

1, 15 Ounce Can of Black Beans Drained

1 Cup Fresh Corn cut off the cob or cooked corn that has been drained. I used fresh corn  

2 Tablespoon Parsley Chopped

Seasoning to Taste

1 Cup of your favorite BBQ Sauce

1 Cup of your favorite Mayonnaise

Cook chicken in lightly salted water I added some fresh chopped garlic for flavor. Simmer until chicken is done, about 20 minutes. Remove from water and cool. Once cool dice into bite sized pieces. Now cook your pasta rinse and drain. In a bowl combine the BBQ Sauce and Mayonnaise until mixed well. In a large bowl place the pasta, the chicken and the veggies and beans you prepared, Stir well. Now pour the dressing over everything and stir weel. Chill for at least 4 hours but overnight really gives a chance for the flavors to marinate! This is super easy and very good. Season as you like with whatever you love best!  

Peaches and Cream Jello

                                                                                   

Peaches and Cream Jello or use the flavor you love!

1 Box Jello I used Peach

Follow the directions on the box but substitute Milk instead of Water. Do not boil the milk just heat it in the microwave until hot.  Then use cold milk instead of the cold water. The Jello separates into 2 layers like you see in the picture. Delicious & refreshing! Top with whipped cream and you could add fresh fruit too! Easy Breezy & Yummy!