Salmon & Asparagus in Foil ***

(luckymommyto2boys ~ Amy ~ Recipezaar)

4 sheets aluminum foil, wrap (12-inch by 18-inch)
4 (5 ounce) salmon fillets
1 lb asparagus
1 fresh lemon
Fresh ground black pepper
Seasoning salt
Lemon wedge (to garnish)

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Snap the ends off asparagus spears (they will break where tender) and divide into 4 equal portions. Spray the center of each foil sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
Place one salmon fillet in the center of each sheet, top with a serving of the asparagus and drizzle with lemon juice. Sprinkle with fresh ground pepper and salt or seasoning blend as desired.
Bring up the sides of foil and fold top over twice. Seal ends, leaving room for air to circulate inside the packet. Place packets on a cookie sheet and cook in oven for 15 to 18 minutes or until salmon is opaque.
Serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Please use caution when opening the foil packs, as the steam is very hot.
* Amy’s notes: I had to sub orange juice, and it was still wonderful.

BLT Egg Salad Croissant ***

BLT EGG SALAD CROISSANT
(luckymommyto2boys ~ Amy ~ Recipezaar)

6 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1/3 cup celery, diced fine
1/3 cup mayonnaise
¼ teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup crumbled cooked bacon
4 split plain croissants
Lettuce leaves
Sliced tomatoes

Mix together eggs, celery, mayonnaise and salt and pepper.
Fold in bacon.
Place ½ cup egg salad on each croissant half.
Top with lettuce and tomato and replace top half of croissant.

Aunt Pat's Cream Cheese Lime Jello Salad ****

AUNT PAT’S CREAM CHEESE LIME JELLO SALAD
(luckymommyto2boys ~ Amy ~ from my Aunt Pat)

3 oz box Lime Jello
1 cup hot water
16 oz crushed pineapple
8 oz. cream cheese
1 cup whipped cream
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup small marshmallows

Dissolve Jello in hot water. Drain pineapples and reserve juice.
Add marshmallows and fruit juice to Jello. Chill until partially set.
Blend cream cheese into Jello.
Add whipped cream to Jello mix.
Add drained pineapple and nuts.
Return to fridge to gel.
* Amy's notes: I use fat-free Cool Whip and sugar-free Jello.

Hot Corned Beef Buns **

(luckymommyto2boys ~ Amy ~ Taste of Home)

1 pound deli corned beef, chopped
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
2/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
1 tablespoon dill or sweet pickle relish (I used dill)
2 tablespoons butter, softened
6 hamburger buns, split

In a bowl, combine the corned beef, cheese, mayonnaise, onion and relish. Spread butter over cut side of buns. Spoon corned beef mixture over bottom halves; replace tops. Place in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Cover with foil. Bake at 425° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 6 servings.

Mexican Manicotti **

(luckymommyto2boys ~ Amy ~ Recipezaar)

1 lb lean ground beef
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
3 teaspoons chili powder
3 teaspoons oregano
1 (8 ounce) package manicotti
2 ½ cups water
16 ounces picante sauce
16 ounces sour cream
1 cup shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
¼ cup sliced green onions
¼ cup sliced ripe olives

In bowl, mix uncooked beef, beans, chili powder, and oregano.
Spoon into uncooked manicotti shells.
Place in greased 13x9 baking pan.
Mix water and sauce, pour over manicotti.
Cover and refrigerate 8 hours.
Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
Cover and bake at 350* for 1 hour.
Uncover; spoon on sour cream.
Sprinkle with cheese, onions, and olives.
Bake for 8 minutes more.

Twice-Baked Potato Casserole ***

(luckymommyto2boys ~ Amy ~ Taste of Home)

1 ½ pounds red potatoes (about 6 medium), baked
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
3 cups (24 ounces) sour cream
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
2 green onions, sliced

Cut baked potatoes into 1-in. cubes. Place half in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the salt, pepper and bacon. Top with half of the sour cream and cheeses. Repeat layers.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until cheeses are melted. Sprinkle with onions. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Cheeseburger 'N' Fries Casserole **

CHEESEBURGER ‘N’ FRIES CASSEROLE
(kmc0415)

4 pounds lean ground beef
2 cans cream soup
2 cans cheddar cheese soup
1 package onion soup mix
2 packaged (20 oz each) frozen crinkle-cut French fries

In a skillet, brown the beef, drain. Stir in soups and soup mix. Pour into two 1 gallon freezer bags. Lay flat to freeze. Thaw. Place meat mixture into 9x13 baking dish. Top with frozen fries. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 50-55 minutes or until the fries are golden brown.
**This makes 2 casseroles