Southwest Cornbread Layered Salad

1 (6-8 ounce) package cornbread mix, cooked according to package instructions and cooled (or your favorite recipe of cornbread)
2 cups mayonnaise
3 teaspoons Mexican chili powder or mild chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2-3 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro, optional
1/2 head torn iceberg lettuce or 2 heads Romaine lettuce chopped (or you can substitute a bag of torn lettuce)
1 (14-ounce) can shoepeg or yellow corn, drained
1 (14-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
6 Roma tomatoes, chopped
1/2-3/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 cups shredded cheese (Colby jack, Mexican blend, cheddar, etc.)

Crumble cornbread into fine crumbs; set aside. Stir together the mayonnaise, chili powder, salt, and chopped cilantro, if desired. In a 4-quart glass bowl or trifle dish, place half of the lettuce, then sprinkle with half of the cornbread crumbs. Spread half of the mayonnaise mixture on the cornbread layer. Layer half each of the corn, black beans, tomatoes, onions, and cheese. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

　
　

　

Tomato Casserole

Just in time for summer... Try this refreshing tomato casserole...


2 cups stewed tomatoes
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp.pepper
a sprinkle of onion powder, garlic powder and oregano to taste.
1 tbsp. sugar
1 cup croutons
 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
Sprinkle with parmesan cheese

Mix all ingredients except the parmesan cheese in a greased baking dish. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30- 45 minutes.

Quick and Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole

1lb. ground beef or turkey
1 bad tatertots
1 can cream of mushroom soup
2 cups shredded cheese, divided
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup chopped onion

Brown and drain ground beef or turkey. Put all ingredients minus 1 cup cheese and mix well. Pour into a 9x13 baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Put remaining cheese on top and bake an additional 10 minutes.

Ricotta Stuffed Shells

20 Jumbo Pasta Shells
15 oz Ricotta Cheese
2/3 cup Parmesan Cheese
1/2 - 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
Directions
1 Tb. olive oil
20 jumbo pasta shells (half a 12 oz. box)
1 pinch of crushed pepper flakes
3 cups homemade marinara (or one large jar)
1 15 oz. container of ricotta cheese
2/3 cup parmesan cheese
1 egg
2 Tb. chopped Italian parsley
1 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary
¾ tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper
½-1 cup mozzarella cheese

If making your own marinara, follow the instructions below. Add 1 pinch of crushed red pepper to the homemade or jarred sauce.
Lightly oil or spray a 9X13 pan and set aside. Preheat the oven to 350*. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Partially cook pasta shells in water—4-6 minutes. Strain the shells and lay on the pan.
Mix the ricotta, parmesan, egg, parsley, rosemary, salt and pepper together in a medium bowl. Fill each shell with 1-2 Tb. of the cheese mixture.
Spoon the sauce on and around the shells. Top with mozzarella cheese. Bake until bubbly and golden—about 25 minutes. Serves 4-5.

*I like to make this marinara in double and triple batches. Then I freeze some and pull it out when I need it!
Basic Marinara

2 Tb. olive oil
1 medium onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tb. fresh chopped thyme (2 tsp. dried)
½ carrot, finely grated
1 28 oz. can crushed or diced tomatoes
Salt and Pepper

In a medium sauce pan; heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and carrots, saute for 8-10 minutes. Then add the garlic and thyme and cook another 5 minutes
Add the tomatoes and bring to a boil. Lower heat and cook another 20 minutes to thicken. Salt and pepper to taste. Makes 3 cups.
Stuffed shells are easy to freeze–make a double batch and wrap some up for next week!
Thanks for sharing this recipe Jada Love

Friendship Recipe

Colossians 3:12- Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

All of these are qualities you would want in a friend. Someone that will have compassion when you are in pain, someone that shows kindness when you are in need, someone that will lift you up when you are down in the dumps, someone that will be gentle when you disappoint them and patient enough to let you try again. If you have a friend that has these qualities, thank God for her or him...But, most important!!!!! Be this friend for someone in your life.

Easy Breakfast Bake

2 tubes bulk pork sausage
1 cup chopped bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 cups frozen hash browns
2 cups shredded cheese
1 cup bisquick mix
2 cups milk
dash pepper
4 large eggs

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 13x9 glass baking dish with cooking spray. In skillet cook sausage, onion, and bell pepper for 8 to 10 minutes on medium heat. Cook until sausage is well done. Mix sausage, hash browns, and 1 1/s cup cheese in baking dish. In a bowl, stir bisquick, milk, pepper, and eggs with a wire whisk until blened. Pour in baking dish. Bake uncovered 45 minutes or until a knife inserted comes out clean. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and bake 2 minutes longer.