Stovetop Italian Macaroni Serves 5 Guide to Career Education lists three popular culinary degree options for those interested in cooking schools. 1 Pound Ground Beef 1 Can (28 Ounces) Diced Tomatoes, Undrained 2 Cups Water 1 Envelope Onion Soup Mix 1 Teaspoon Italian Seasoning � Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes, Optional 2 Cups Uncooked Elbow Macaroni � Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese 1 Cup (4 Ounces) Shredded Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese Cook beef over medium heat in a Dutch oven until no long … [Read more...]

Chili PecansServes 161 � Tablespoons Chili Powder1 � Teaspoons Ground Cumin1 Teaspoon Ground Coriander1 Teaspoon Paprika1 Teaspoon Brown Sugar� Teaspoon Garlic Powder2 Cups Pecan Halves1 � Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce� Teaspoon SaltPreheat oven to 275�F.  Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.Combine chili powder, cumin, coriander, paprika, brown sugar and garlic powder in a small bowl.Toss pecans and Worcestershire sauce in a large bowl.  Sprinkle the spice mixtur … [Read more...]

Black Bean Soup with Shredded PorkServes 81 Pound Dried Black Beans, Rinsed and Picked Over2 Bone-In Center-Cut Pork Chops (About 1 � Pounds)2 Slices Bacon, Chopped1 Onion, Finely Chopped2 Cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped1 Tablespoon Chopped Canned Chipotle Chilies in Adobo Plus 1 Tablespoon Adobo Sauce1 Teaspoon Ground Cumin1 � Teaspoons SaltCombine 6 cups water, beans, pork chops, bacon, onion, garlic, chilies, adobo, cumin and salt in slow cooker.  Cook on low until beans are tender a … [Read more...]

Ultimate Spaghetti and MeatballsServes 4� Pound Ground Beef, Preferably Chuck� Pound Ground Veal or Turkey� Pound Ground Pork2 Tablespoons Grated Onion1 Large Egg� Cup Dry Bread CrumbsSalt and Pepper2 Tablespoons Olive Oil1 (28 Ounce) Jar Pasta Sauce� Pound SpaghettiGrated Parmesan, OptionalCombine meats, onion, egg, bread crumbs, salt and pepper in a large bowl.  Mix gently with your hands until well-blended (do not overmix).  Shape mixture into 8 meatballs, about 2 � inc … [Read more...]

Easy Parmesan CrescentsServes 81 (8-Ounce) Can Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls3 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese1 Egg, BeatenHeat oven to 375�F.  Separate dough into 8 triangles.  Sprinkle each with scant 1 teaspoon Parmesan cheese.  Roll up each, starting at shortest side of triangle and rolling to opposite point.Place rolls, point side down, on ungreased cookie sheets; curve each into cresecent shape.  Brush each with beaten egg; sprinkle with remainin … [Read more...]

Zesty Grilled SandwichesPrep/Total Time: 25 MinutesYield: 4 Servings8 Slices Sourdough Bread16 Slices Deli Ham4 Slices Provolone Cheese1 Cup Deli Coleslaw1 Cup (4 Ounces) Shredded Cheddar Cheese2 Tablespoons Olive Oil1. On four slices of bread, layer the ham, provolone cheese, coleslaw and cheddar cheese.  Top with remaining bread slices.  On a griddle, toast sandwiches until bread is lightly browned on both sides.Credit: Taste of Home … [Read more...]

Peanut Butter Cookies with Butterscotch BitsMakes 2 Dozen1 ? Cups All-Purpose Flour� Teaspoon Baking Soda� Teaspoon Salt8 Tablespoons (1 Stick) Unsalted Butter, At Room Temperature1 � Cups Chunky Peanut Butter (Not �All Natural�)1 Cup Sugar1 Large Egg1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract1 11-Ounce Package Butterscotch MorselsIn a large bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt.Beat butter and peanut butter until smooth.  Gradually add sugar, beating to blend.  Beat in egg and vanilla.  St … [Read more...]