Crites Family Stuff

Ingredients for 6 servings

• 49 oz chicken broth
• 2 (10 oz) cans chunk chicken
• 26 oz Five Brothers spaghetti sauce
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• .5 tsp thyme
• 1 cup cooked rice
• Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps

1. In a large saucepan, combine broth, chicken, spaghetti sauce, and spices. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes. Add rice and simmer 10 more minutes. Serve with the cheese.

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Ingredients for 6 servings

• 1 lb ground beef
• 5 cups cooked pasta
• 30 oz jar spaghetti sauce
• .5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 8 oz shredded Mozzarella cheese

Steps

1. Cook ground beef and drain. Stir in cooked pasta, sauce and Parmesan cheese. Pour into 13x9 baking dish. Top with mozzarella cheese. Bake at 375F for 20 minutes.

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Ingredients for 6 servings

• .5 large onion
• 1.5 tsp butter
• 4 cups chopped chicken
• 10 oz can cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup sour cream
• .5 cup milk
• .5 cup chopped pimento
• 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese, divided
• 6 frozen biscuits, thawed

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Grease the bottom and sides of an 11x7 baking dish.
2. Chop onion. Heat butter in a small skillet over medium-high heat and stir in onion. Saute until tender.
3. Combine onion, soup, sour cream, milk, and pimento in a medium bowl and mix well. Spoon mixture into prepared baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven.
4. Sprinkle baked layer with 3/4 cup cheddar. Arrange biscuits in single layer over top. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
5. Bake until biscuits are golden brown and sauce is bubbly, about 20 minutes longer.

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Ingredients for 4 servings

• .5 cup A1 steak sauce
• .5 cup thick and chunky salsa, (mild, medium, or hot)
• 1 lb beef flank or bottom round steak, thinly sliced
• 1 medium onion
• 1 medium green pepper, cut into strips
• 1 tbsp margarine
• Flour tortilla, warmed (6 1/2 inches)

Steps

1. Blend steak sauce and salsa. Place steak in dish and coat with 1/4 cup salsa mixture. (Can cover and chill for 1 hour before cooking.) In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, cook onion and pepper in margarine for 3 minutes or until tender. Remove with slotted spoon, set aside. In same skillet, cook and stir meat for 5 minutes until done. Add remaining salsa mixture, onion and pepper. Cook until heated through. Serve with tortillas and your favorite fajita toppings.

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Ingredients for 12 servings

• 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
• 10 oz can mild enchilada sauce
• 1 cup shredded Four Cheese Mexican
• .5 cup minced onion
• 4 oz can diced green chiles
• 1 tsp garlic salt
• .75 cup oil
• 24 corn tortillas
• Non stick cooking spray

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine chicken, sauce, cheese, and onion and mix well. Set aside. In a small skillet, heat oil. Using tongs, dip tortillas in oil about 5 seconds on each side, drain on paper towels. Keep warm. Place 2 tbsp chicken mixture onto each tortilla, roll up. Place seam down on a baking sheet sprayed with vegetable cooking spray. Bake at 400F for 15 minutes or until desired crispness.

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Ingredients for 4 servings

• 1.5 cups miniature marshmallows
• .25 cup peanut butter
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1.5 tbsp margarine
• .75 cup quick oats
• .5 cup raisins

Steps

1. Melt margarine, honey, peanut butter, and marshmallows in double boiler, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in oats and raisins. Spread evenly in a prepared pan. Chill until firm. Cut into squares.

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Ingredients for 9 servings

• 1 cup flour
• .5 cup margarine or butter, softened
• .25 cup powdered sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• .5 tsp salt
• 2 tsp lemon peel
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• .5 tsp baking powder

Steps

1. Heat oven to 350F. Mix flour, margarine, and powdered sugar. Press into ungreased square pan (8x8x2 or 9x9x2), building up 1/2 inch edges. Bake 20 minutes.
2. Beat remaining ingredients until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Pour over hot crust and bake until no indentation remains when touched.

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Ingredients for 4 servings

• .25 cup butter
• .25 cup onions, chopped
• .25 cup flour
• 14 oz can chicken broth
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 3 small baked potatoes
• 1 tsp salt
• 4 strips bacon
• .25 cup cheddar cheese
• 3 tbsp green onions, chopped

Steps

1. Melt butter and add onion (1-2 minutes). Add flour and gradually add broth and milk Scoop potato from one and add to broth. Cook over medium heat until it boils. Dice remaining potatoes, including skins and add to soup. Garnish with crisped bacon, cheese and green onion.

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Description

My mother-in-law used to cater and this is one of her appetizers.

Ingredients for 24 servings

• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 cup Pepperidge Farm herb stuffing mix
• .33 cup ketchup
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 eggs
• .5 tsp garlic powder
• .33 cup dried parsley
• .25 tsp pepper
• 2 tbsp minced onion
• 12 oz chili sauce (Heinz)
• 1 can whole berry cranberry sauce
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp brown sugar

Steps

1. Mix beef, stuffing, ketchup, soy sauce, eggs, garlic powder, parsley, pepper, and onion. Form into 1 inch meatballs.
2. Put the chili sauce, cranberry sauce, lemon juice, and brown sugar in a saucepan and heat through. Pour over meatballs and bake at 350F for 1/2 hour or until cooked through.

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Ingredients for 8 servings

• 4 chopped carrots
• 3 chopped celery stalks
• .5 cup chopped onion
• 6 tbsp butter
• .33 cup flour
• 3 cups chicken broth
• .5 cup milk
• .5 cup cream
• 1 cup chicken cooked, cubed
• Egg noodles (not too many, just a handful-homemade style is the best)

Steps

1. Saute carrots, celery, and onion in butter until softened. Add flour to coat the vegetables. Stir in liquids to make paste. Add noodles and chicken and simmer until thick.

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