Zesty Lasagna

1 can spaghetti sauce
1 box lasagna noodles
1 (24 oz) container cottage cheese
16 oz mozarella/cheddar blend cheese
1 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 pkg pepperoni

Layer ingredients in a baking dish. Spread parmesan cheese on very top.

Label: Zesty lasagna. Thaw. Bake covered in oven at 350 for 45 minutes, the uncover for 15 additional minutes until cheese is melted.

Freezer-Friendly Bean & Cheese Burritos

Ingredients:
4 cans refried beans
1 jar salsa of your choice
1 package taco seasoning mix
8-12 ounces of cheddar cheese, grated
24 medium flour tortillas

Mix beans, salsa, and seasoning together in a large bowl. Spread 2-3 Tablespoons onto center of tortilla and sprinkle with cheese. Roll up.

You can lightly brown these on either side or just stick them in a freezer bag, seal well, and freeze.

Makes 24 burritos.

Label: Bean & Cheese Burritos. Pull out desired number of burritos and thaw for 1-3 hours. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes until heated through. (Optional: can top with additional cheese before baking. Serve with salsa and sour cream if desired.)

Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken

• ⅙ cups Dijon Mustard
• ⅛ cups Honey
• ½ teaspoons A1 Steak Sauce
• ⅝ pounds Chicken Tenders

Mix together Dijon mustard, honey, and steak sauce and pour over chicken in a freezer bag. Marinate chicken for at least 10 minutes. Spray grill grate with non-stick cooking spray. Grill chicken over (medium) indirect heat for 9-10 minutes, until it’s easily removed from grate. Baste with reserved sauce throughout grilling process. Turn and cook other side 9-10 minutes.

Label: Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken. Thaw completely. Grill chicken over (medium) indirect heat for 9-10 minutes, until it’s easily removed from grate. Baste with reserved sauce throughout grilling process. Turn and cook other side 9-10 minutes. 

Calzones

• 24 rhodes rolls 
• 1 cup pizza sauce 
• Favorite pizza toppings 

Let rolls thaw & slightly rise. Knead three rolls together and spread in an oval for the bottom of the calzone. Fill the calzone with whatever toppings you like best. Knead three more rolls together and spread in an oval for the top of the calzone. Cover the toppings and seal the top and bottom of the calzone together. Repeat 3 times. 

24 labels: Calzones: Thaw. Bake in oven at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. 

Sweet and Tangy Meatballs

Ingredients:
1 (12oz) jar of chili sauce
1 (16-18 oz) jar of grape jelly
1 (2 lb) package frozen meatballs

Directions:
In a bowl, combine chili sauce & grape jelly until smooth.  Place meatballs in a gallon size freezer bag.  Pour in the chili sauce mix and mix together in the bag until thoroughly combined.

Label: Sweet and Tangy Meatballs. Place in pan or crockpot and heat until warm. Serve over rice or noodles (not provided).

Yummy Crockpot Chicken

Yummy Crockpot Chicken

1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of celery soup
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Spray bottom of crockpot with Pam. Mix all the soup in a bowl. Put chicken in crockpot and pour soup over chicken. Cover and let cook for at least 6-8 hours. Serve over attached mashed potatoes.

Label: Thaw completely. Spray bottom of crockpot with cooking spray. Put chicken in crockpot and pour soup over chicken. Cover and let cook for at least 6-8 hours. Shred chicken and return to sauce. Serve over attached mashed potatoes.

Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients:

• 3 pounds chicken pieces
• 4 cups water
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp seasoned salt
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 carrots, chopped
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 1/4 cup parsley
• 1/2 tsp basil
• 1 bay leaf
• 6 ounces noodles

Directions:

Place all ingredients except noodles in the crock pot. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours. Remove chicken and bay leaf from pot; take meat from bones, dice, and return to broth, and add the noodles. Cook another hour or until noodles are done. Or, cook the noodles separately and add them just before serving.

Label: Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup. Thaw completely. Place in crockpot and add 8 cups of water. Cook soup in crockpot for 5-6 hours on low. Add the chicken and noodles 30 minutes before serving.

Pesto Ravioli

Ingredients:

2 lbs. Ravioli
1 jar Alfredo Sauce
¼ cup pesto
1 cup Parmesan Cheese
1 lb. cooked cubed chicken

Directions: Combine ingredients in pan and cook as directed below.

Label: Pesto Ravioli: Cook at 350 for an hour if frozen, 30 minutes if thawed.

Chicken Pot Pie

• 2 cups shredded chicken 
• 2 jars chicken gravy 
• 2 top and bottom pie crusts 
• 16 oz frozen hash browns 
• 16 oz frozen peas and carrots 
• Salt and pepper to taste 

Mix gravy, chicken, hash browns, and vegetables. Place the bottom pie crust in a tin. Add filling. Place the top pie crust over the mixture and pinch the edges. Poke holes in the top for venting. Cover and freeze. Bake at 350 for 35-45 minutes. Crust should be lightly browned and filling should be bubbly.

Label: Chicken Pot Pie. Thaw completely. Bake at 350 for 35-45 minutes. Crust should be lightly browned and filling should be bubbly.

Grilled Mozzarella-Stuffed Chicken

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 2 pounds)
• 3/4 cup Lawry’s® Mediterranean Herb with White Wine Marinade, divided
• 4 slices mozzarella cheese
• 1 jar (7 ounces) roasted peppers, drained

Directions:

Cut a wide pocket in each chicken breast half, taking care to not cut through back or sides of chicken. Place chicken in large resealable plastic bag or glass dish. Add 1/2 cup of the marinade; turn to coat well.

Refrigerate 30 minutes or longer for extra flavor. Remove chicken from marinade. Discard any remaining marinade. Stuff each pocket with 1 slice of the mozzarella cheese and 1/4 of the roasted peppers. Press chicken lightly to seal.

Label: thaw completely. Grill chicken over medium heat 7 to 8 minutes per side or until cooked through, turning carefully with spatula. Brush chicken with remaining 1/4 cup marinade.

Slow Cooker Easy French Dip Sandwiches

Ingredients:
2-3 pound roast
2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) beef consomme
6-8 buns (we love hoagie buns, but any kind will work)

Directions:
Place roast in greased slow-cooker. Pour consomme over the top of the roast. Cook on low 8-11 hours or on high for 5-7 hours. Remove roast and save extra juice for dipping! With 2 forks, pull apart roast (when it is done, it should pull apart easily . . . almost fall apart). Serve meat on buns and use extra juice to dip sandwiches in.

Label:
French Dip Sandwiches. Cook on low 8-11 hours or on high for 5-7 hours. Remove roast and save extra juice for dipping. With 2 forks, pull apart roast (when it is done, it should pull apart easily- almost fall apart). Serve meat on buns and use extra juice to dip sandwiches in.

Ranch Chicken Tacos

3-4 Chicken breasts 

1 Package Ranch dressing 

1 Package Taco seasoning 

1 can Chicken broth 

Label: Place in crockpot & cook 3 hrs on high. Shred chicken. Wrap in tortilla. Optional: top with favorite toppings (lettuce, cheese, sour cream, olives, avacado, etc.)

Lion House Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Lion House Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Meatballs
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. apple cidar vinegar (just not white vinegar)
2 t. prepared mustard
1/2 c. barbecue sauce
2 t. worcestershire sauce

Combine ingredients & blend thoroughly.

Label: Lion House Sweet and Sour Meatballs Thaw Completely Place Meatballs and sauce in crockpot and cook until warm. Serve over rice.

Pesto Ravioli

Ingredients:

2 lbs. Ravioli
1 jar Alfredo Sauce
¼ cup pesto
1 cup Parmesan Cheese
1 lb. cooked cubed chicken

Directions: Combine ingredients in pan and cook as directed below.

Label: Cook at 350 for an hour if frozen, 30 minutes if thawed.

Pizza Roll-Ups

2 loaves frozen bread dough
2 cups mozzarella cheese
1 cup pizza sauce (to go on pizza)
3 cups pizza sauce (for dipping)
Toppings (pepperoni, sausage, ham, pineapple, black olives, etc.)

Pizza Sauce:
2 (15 oz) cans tomato sauce
1 tsp. Italian herb seasoning
1 Tbsp. fresh parsley

Thaw dough. Using both loaves together, roll into a 14x24-inch rectangle (1/4-inch thick). Spread 1 cup pizza sauce mixture on dough. Sprinkle cheese evenly on top of sauce. Top with your choice of toppings.

Roll up lengthwise like a jelly roll and cut into twenty-four 1-inch slices. Spray cookie sheet with non-stick spray and place rolls about 1 inch apart.

Thaw completely. Bake at 400 degrees for 8-12 minutes. Heat sauce in a saucepan, and serve as a dipping sauce.

Crockpot Ranch Porkchops

6 Boneless Porkchops
1 Ranch Dry Season Packet 
1 Can of Cream of Mushroom or Cream of Chicken Soup 
1 Can of water or milk 

Mix well, combine in crockpot and cook on low for 4-6 hours. 

Label: Add contents of bag to crockpot. Add 1.5 cups water or milk and mix well. Cook on low for 4-6 hours. Serve with brown rice.

White Chicken Chili

2 Tbsp olive oil, 1 Tbsp cornstarch, 1 medium onion chopped, 1 can chopped green chiles, drained 2 cans white beans (drained), 2 tsp cumin, 2 tsp chili powder, 1 lb. chicken tenders, 2 cups chicken broth, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper. Place all ingredients except chicken broth in large freezer bag, toss to coat and freeze. When ready, place ingredients in crock pot, add chicken broth and cook on low for 4-5 hours. Remove chicken, shred and return to crockpot. Label: Place ingredients in crock pot. Add chicken broth and cook on low for 4-5 hours. Remove chicken, shred and return to crock pot.

Cranberry Meatballs

1 1/2 Lbs Meatballs

9 oz Chili sauce
1 can whole cranberries
1/4 cup brown sugar

Combine ingredients together. Place in pan or crockpot and heat until warm. Serve over rice.

Pizza Calzones

36 rhodes rolls 1 cup pizza sauce Any of your favorite pizza toppings Let rolls thaw & slightly rise. Knead three rolls together and spread in an oval for the bottom of the calzone. Fill the calzone with whatever toppings you like best. Knead three more rolls together and spread in an oval for the top of the calzone. Cover the toppings and seal the top and bottom of the calzone together. Repeat 6 times. To Serve: Thaw. Bake in oven at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Serve with pizza sauce.

Ritzy Chicken

6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

2 cups Ritz crackers, crushed (about 45 crackers)

3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/4 tsp parsley

1/4 tsp salt

1/8 tsp pepper

1/8 tsp garlic powder

1 cup melted margarine or butter

1/3 cup apple juice

Mix crackers, cheese and seasonings together. In a separate bowl, mix together margarine and apple juice. Dip chicken in margarine mixture and then coat with cracker mixture. Cover with foil and freeze. Bake at 350 degrees for one hour.