Martha’s Company Casserole

 

Company Casserole

45 minutes to prepare serves 6-8

INGREDIENTS

• 8 oz. egg noodles, cooked and drained
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, room temperature
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 2/3 cup cheddar cheese, grated
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

PREPARATION

Preheat oven to 375º F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
In a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat, sauté beef until browned and cooked through.
Drain fat, then stir in tomato sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then set aside.
In a medium bowl, stir together cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream and green onions.
Spread 1/2 cooked noodles into prepared baking dish, then top with cottage cheese mixture.
Cover with remaining noodles, then drizzle melted butter over the pasta.
Spread tomato beef mixture over noodles, then top with cheddar cheese.
Place baking dish in oven and bake for 45 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly, then remove from oven and let rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.

POTATO PANCAKES

 

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 cups cold mash potatoes
• 5 slices bacon
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 eggs well beaten
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS:

Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crisp about 10 minutes.
Remove the bacon slices, crumble set aside.Leave the bacon drippings in the skillet.
Mix mashed potatoes, eggs, onion powder, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl;
stir in the crumbled bacon and Cheddar cheese.
Form the mixture into 8 patties.
Heat the bacon drippings over medium heat, pan-fry the patties in the drippings until crisp on each side, about 4 minutes per side.

Granny’s Doughnuts

 

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp nutmeg
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablesppoon shortening
• 1 cup sour milk
• 6 cups flour
• Original recipe makes 1 Servings

Preparation

Mix sugar, nutmeg, soda, salt, eggs, milk and shortening. Add enough flour to roll out dough on a floured surface and cut with doughnut cutter. Heat shortening to 375 degrees F. and drop doughnuts in, turning several times. Drain on soft crumpled paper. Cool and dust with powdered sugar, or granulated sugar and or with cinnamon, or drizzle with glaze (see below) if desired. Repeat with doughnut centers.
Note: milk can be soured by adding 1 Tbsp vinegar to 1 cup fresh milk.
White Doughnut Glaze
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 to 6 Tbsp milk
Mix powdered sugar, vanilla and milk with a fork t
o desired consistency. Thicken with powdered sugar or thin down with milk

8-Can Chicken Taco Soup

 

8-Can Chicken Soup

15 minutes to prepare serves 6-8

INGREDIENTS

• 1 (15 oz.) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 oz.) can sweet corn kernels, drained
• 1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (12.5 oz.) can chicken breast, drained and shredded
• 1/2 (15 oz.) can green enchilada sauce (or 1, 10 oz. can)
• 1 (4 oz.) can diced green chiles
• 1 (14 oz.) can low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 (1 oz.) packet taco seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin, optional
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, optional
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, optional
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, optional
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
• Garnish options: sour cream, tortilla chips, avocado

PREPARATION

Place pinto beans, black beans, corn, tomatoes, chicken, enchilada sauce, green chiles and chicken broth in a large stock pot over medium-high.
Stir in taco seasoning, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder and onion powder, then add salt and pepper, if desired. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until desired thickness is reached.
Serve hot, garnished with sour cream, tortilla strips and avocado. Enjoy!

LEMON CHEESECAKE BARS

INGREDIENTS

CRUST:

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (or almond flour)
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 2 tablespoons sugar (or sugar substitute)

FILLING:

• 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
• 3/4 cup sugar (or substitute)
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
   Line or grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.

2. Make the crust:
   Mix crumbs, butter, and sugar.
   Press into bottom of pan.
   Bake for 10 minutes. Cool slightly.

3. Make the filling:
   Beat cream cheese until smooth.
   Add sugar, then eggs one at a time.
   Add sour cream, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla.
   Mix until smooth.

4. Pour filling over crust and smooth the top.

5. Bake 30–35 minutes
   or until center is just set.

6. Cool completely.
   Refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight.

7. Cut into bars and enjoy!

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Would you like a printable version or a sugar-free/keto variation?

Homemade Ice Cream with Only 3 Ingredients

 

Here’s a super easy 3-ingredient homemade ice cream recipe you can make without an ice cream maker:

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Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream 🍦 (No Machine!)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy whipping cream 🥛
• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk 🥫
• 2 tsp vanilla extract 🌿

Instructions:

1. Whip the heavy cream with a mixer until stiff peaks form (fluffy like clouds ☁️).
2. In a separate bowl, mix the condensed milk and vanilla extract.
3. Fold the whipped cream into the sweetened milk gently until fully combined.
4. Pour into a freezer-safe container, cover, and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight ❄️.
5. Scoop and enjoy! 🍨

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You can add chocolate chips, fruit, or cookies before freezing to mix it up. Want a chocolate or fruit-flavored version?

cheese bread recipe

 

Sure! Here's a fun and simple cheese bread recipe with some emoji flair:

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Cheesy Bread Bites Recipe 🧀🍞

Ingredients:

• 2 cups shredded mozzarella 🧀
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan 🧂
• 1 cup all-purpose flour 🌾
• 1/2 tsp baking powder 🧪
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder 🧄
• 1/4 tsp salt 🧂
• 2 eggs 🥚🥚
• 2 tbsp milk 🥛
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional) 🌿

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) 🔥.
2. In a bowl, mix the mozzarella, Parmesan, flour, baking powder, garlic powder, and salt 🌀.
3. Beat the eggs with the milk and stir into the dry mix until combined 🥄.
4. Scoop spoonfuls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet 🧻.
5. Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown on top 🟡.
6. Sprinkle with parsley if you like and serve warm! 🥰

Perfect with marinara sauce for dipping! 🍅

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Want a gluten-free or air fryer version too?

Meat Is Not as Delicious as Cabbage

 

That's a bold (and healthy!) take — and honestly, cabbage can be incredibly delicious when cooked right!

Here’s a tasty and comforting Braised Cabbage Recipe that might just convert a meat-lover:

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Savory Braised Cabbage 🥬❤️

(So good, you won’t miss the meat!)

Ingredients:

• 🥬 1 medium green cabbage, chopped
• 🧅 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 🥕 1 carrot, grated (optional for sweetness)
• 🧂 Salt & pepper to taste
• 🌶️ ½ tsp smoked paprika (for depth)
• 🛢️ 2 tbsp olive oil
• 🍅 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional)
• 🥣 ½ cup vegetable broth or water
• 🌿 Fresh dill or parsley (for garnish)

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Instructions:

1. Sauté aromatics:
   In a large pan, heat oil and sauté onion until soft. Add garlic and cook for another minute.

2. Add cabbage:
   Toss in chopped cabbage and grated carrot. Stir and cook until it begins to soften.

3. Season & simmer:
   Add salt, pepper, paprika, and tomato paste (if using). Pour in broth, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes.

4. Finish & serve:
   Remove lid, stir well, and let excess liquid reduce. Garnish with herbs. Enjoy warm!

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Let me know if you want a spicy version or something crunchy like a cabbage stir-fry!