Roasted Potatoes with Thyme

4 med potatoes sliced 1/4 in thick
3 tbsps vegetable oil
1 tsp dried thyme leaves, crushed
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 jar franco-american slow roast chicken gravy

Put the potatoes on a sallow sided baking pan. Top with the oil, thyme and black pepper. Toss to coat. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 mins. Turn the potatoes. Bake for 15 mins more or until the potatoes are browned. Put potatoes in serving dish. Heat the gravy according to the package directions and serve over potatoes.

Chili con Queso

1 pkg pasteurized processed cheese spreed, cubed
1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 c sliced green onions
2 tsp ground coriander
2 tsps ground cumin
3/4 tsp hot pepper sauce
Jalapeno slices (opt)
Tortilla chips

Combine everything in crockpot slow crocker, stir until well blender. Cover, cook low 2-3 hours or until. Add jalapenos slices if desired. Serve tortilla chips.

Pizza Fondue

1/2 lb bulk Italian sausage
1 c chopped onion
2 jars meatless pasta sauce
4 oz thinly sliced ham, chopped
1 pkg (3 oz) sliced pepperoni, chopped
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 lb mozzarella cheese, cut into 3/4 in cubes
1 loaf Italian or French bread, cubed

Cook sause and onion in large skillet over medium-high heat until sausage is brown. Drain fat. Transfer mixture to crockpot. Stir in pasta sauce, ham, pepperoni and pepper flakes. Cover, cook on low 3-4 hours. Serve with cheese and bread cubes.

Cabbage Rolls

8-12 cabbage leaves
1 c cooked rice
1 lb ground beef
1 onion
salt/pepper
1/8 c milk
1 egg, beaten
1 can tomato soup

Bring water to a boil, cook cabbage leaves until slightly wilted. Drain. Mix ground beef, rice, onion, salt, pepper, milk and egg in a bowl. Place some of the mixture in the cabbage leaves, tuck each side then roll the leaf. Place in a 9x13 pan seam side down. Repeat until all of mixture is gone. Mix tomato soup with 1/2 can of water. Pour over the cabbage rolls. Put in the oven at 350 degrees for 1 hr. Baste periodically.

Chicken Parm

Kind of easy recipe from the Food Network and SUPER good...

4 breasts of chicken, pounded thin
Salt/Pepper
2 c flour seasoned with Salt/Pepper
4 eggs beaten w/ 2 tbsp water, s/p
2 c bread crumbs (panko were suggested)
1 c vegetable oil
Tomato sauce
Shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 c Parmesan Cheese

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Season chicken w/ salt and pepper. Dredge chicken in the flour, then egg, then bread crumbs. Put oil in saute pan and heat until smoking. Add Chicken to pan (usually 2 at a time) until brown - about 2 mins per side. Put on a baking sheet when done and top with sauce, mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Bake 5-7 minutes in the oven.

**This recipe is perfect as is :)**

Zesty Potatoes with Sour Ceam and Chives

4 medium potatoes
1/2 c chopped onion
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp salt
Addtl salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp chopped chives
Sour cream (optional)

Combine all ingredients in a large Ziploc Steam bag. Seal and shake to mix ingredients. Place bag in microwave. Cook for 7 mins or until potatoes ar etender. Alow bag to stand 1 min. Gently shake bag to distribute seasoning. Put in to serving bowl, season with salt, pepper and chives. Serve with sour cream if desired.

Bacon and Bean Bundles

16 whole fresh green beans trimmed
1 bacon strip, cut in half
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
2 tsp butter

Place beans in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover and cook 5-8 mins or until crisp tender. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, cook bacon over med heat until partially cooked but not crisp, about 3 mins. Remove to paper towels to drain.

Drain beans; place 8 beans on each piece of bacon. Wrap bacon around beans and secure with toothpick. Place in ungreased shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with garlic, salt and pepper, dot with butter. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 10-15 mins or until bacon is crisp.