Quilters' Recipes Blog : Quick-to-table, Main Dish

Susan’s Peppers and Beef

QuiltersRecipes — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:06:00 GMT

Submitted by Susan Getman

1 lb gr beef
1 green & 1 red pepper chopped
2 tsp oil
2 c cooked quick rice
1 16 oz stewed tomatoes chopped
1 24-26 oz mild salsa
grated cheese
Brown ground beef in oil. Add chopped vegs and cook until soft. Drain. Add tomatoes and salsa. Simmer 5-10 min. Add rice and mix all well. Cover and simmer on low 15 min. Serve with grated cheese on top. I made a quick pan of corn bread to complete meal.

Pork Chops in Orange Juice

QuiltersRecipes — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:02:00 GMT

Submitted by Karen Miklosey

4 or more pork chops (at least 1/2 inch cut)
Brown in saute pan with garlic, onion, and olive oil (you can use butter or margarine, if preferred). After browning, add orange juice to cover, some Worcestershire sauce (amount you desire) and simmer for about 10 minutes or so. Serve with Betty Crocker Au Gratin Potatoes. Great for even picky eaters!

Beef and Noodles

QuiltersRecipes — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 23:58:00 GMT

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1 roast (English cut or pot roast)
1 package frozen noodles
1-2 Beef bouillon cubes (optional)
Salt & Pepper

Cut roast into chunks and brown in a little oil in your pressure cooker. When nicely browned, add water to cover. Follow your pressure cooker instructions on length of time to cook meat. (I usually cook mine 15-20 minutes on medium heat) After meat is cooked bring back up to a boil and add noodles…(No lid needed). At this time you may add the bouillon if desired. Cook until noodles are done. (Takes about 20 minutes).

Makes a nice fall dinner!

Macaroni and Cheese Casserole

QuiltersRecipes — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 23:57:00 GMT

Submitted by Patricia Matson

1 box Kraft Macaroni & Cheese
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can sweet peas, drained
1 can tuna, drained
shredded cheddar cheese, optional
Prepare macaroni & cheese as directed on box. Add cream of mushroom soup, tuna and peas. Place in casserole dish and cover with shredded cheese. Heat in oven just long enough to melt the cheese. Quick, easy & delicious!!

Linguini and Clam Sauce

QuiltersRecipes — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 23:48:00 GMT

Cheri’ A. Hofeldt, The Quilter’s Retreat

I always keep a can of chopped clams and a box of linguini in the pantry for “THOSE” days. We have to replace the chlorestrol we use up during a day of hot quilting. (Cheri’s Justification #3) Here is the recipe:

Clam Sauce
(6.5oz) cans CHOPPED clams - reserve the liquid
2 cloves garlic or some garlic crystals to taste
2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
Chopped parsley (yeah like quilters have that!)

Start boiling the water for linguine and prepare as per box. In a small sauce pan, melt butter or heat olive oil. Cook garlic until tender or add garlic crystals and dissolve. Add clam juice and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer while linguine is cooking. Add clams to sauce and heat. When linguine is tender, drain and pour clam sauce over the linguine. Sprinkle on a little parmesan if you have it and the parsley. This only takes about 10-12 minutes so you should be back to quilting in 30 minutes.

Black Bean Quesadillas - Quick & Easy

QuiltersRecipes — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 22:27:00 GMT

Submitted by Penny Schwickerath

2 cans (15 oz. Each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 jar (8 oz.) salsa, divided
10 flour tortillas (8 inches)
2 cups (8 oz.) shredded cheddar or Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
sour cream

In a bowl, mash the beans; add 1 cup salsa. Place five tortillas on ungreased baking sheets; spread with bean mixture. Top with the remaining tortillas; sprinkle with cheese.
Bake at 350 degrees for 15-18 minutes or until crisp and heated through. Cut into wedges. Serve with sour cream and remaining salsa. Yield: 5 servings.