Jen, This is for you! :)

My friend Jen "tagged" me to post some of my favorite recipes. I am not known for my cooking abilities like some. But these recipes are some of my favorites; so here goes:

Spaghetti Pie -adapted from my Mom's recipe
(This makes 2 pies.......great to take for dinner for someone)

2 pounds hamburger meat (or ground turkey)
1 jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce
12 ounce package of thin spaghetti noodles
1/2 stick of margarine or butter
2 eggs
2 cups of cottage cheese
1 cup parmesan cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese

Cook spaghetti; drain; stir in butter, eggs and parmesan cheese. Cook meat; drain and add sauce. Put 1/2 of spaghetti mixture in bottom of large pie pan or casserole dish. Add 1/2 of cottage cheese (do not mix). Put 1/2 of meat sauce on top of cottage cheese. Add 1/2 of mozzarella cheese to top of pie. Cook @350 for 30 minutes.



Taco Soup -this is from my sister Jenny
(this also makes a lot and is good to take to someone else)

2 pounds gound beef (browned and drained)
1 large onion (chopped)
2 envelopes Taco seasoning
2 envelopes Ranch dressing mix
2 cans corn drained
2 cans diced tomatos
1 can Rotel tomatos (undrained)
1 can black beans (undrained)
1 can pinto beans (undrained)
1 can kidney beans (undrained)
2 cups water

Simmer 2 hours. Serve with grated cheese, chopped green onions, sour cream, salsa, tortilla chips.


Hot Artichoke Appetizer
(this is a yummy dip to take to Caregroup)

1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
8 ounces cream cheese
1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 cup mayonaise
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Mix all ingredients well; then sppon into a lightly greased baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes. Serve with melba toast or tortilla chips.