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This page came about because I wanted something to do using XML, when I hadn't found a practical use for it (I've found plenty since). Somehow the recipe idea seemed like a good fit. Since then, I haven't devoted much time to it. There are all sorts of things like allrecipes.com and epicurious.com, so there's not a clear need. So it's got sentimental value, I guess. But then I found this desktop recipe manager, Gourmet I liked the idea that it stored my data locally and could use XML to export and import data. I wrote a script to convert my XML to their XML you can export these recipes into Gourmet

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Baked Rice With Cheese And Green Chilies

Category: Entree
Style: Southwestern
Rating: 4/5 stars
Prep Time:
Servings: 4
Cook Time:

Ingredients:

1 Tsp. Olive Oil
1 Onion
1 1/2 c. Brown Rice
8 oz. Cheddar Cheese
1 c. Ricotta
2 Jalapeno Peppers
4 oz. Green Chilis; Chopped
1/4 c., Cilantro
1/2 tsp. Cumin
2 tsp. Salt And Pepper

Instructions:

Heat the oil in a small skillet. Add the onion and saute over low heat until lightly browned.
In a mixing bowl, combine the onion with the rice and all the remaining ingredients. Stir together thoroughly.
Pour the mixture into a lightly oiled, 1 1/2-quart baking casserole.
Bake for 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.>

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Crab dip

Category: Entree
Style: Other
Rating: 4/5 stars
Prep Time:
Servings: 4
Cook Time:

Ingredients:

1 can Cream Of Shrimp Soup
8 oz Cream Cheese
1 can King Crab
2 tsp. Lemon Juice

Instructions:

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Edamame Succotash

Category: Salad
Style: Asian/Japanese
Rating: 3/5 stars
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Cook Time: 7 minutes

Ingredients:

2 tsp. Olive Oil
1/3 c. Red Onion; Chopped
1 c. Edamame; Shelled
1 c. Corn
1/2 c. Roasted Red Pepper; Chopped
1 t. Sherry Vinegar
1 Tbs. Cilantro Leaves; Minced

Instructions:

Add edamame, corn, and red pepper and saute 3-5 minutes more
Remove from heat and add vinegar>

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Eggplant Parmesan

Category: Entree
Style: Italian
Rating: 4/5 stars
Prep Time:
Servings: 4
Cook Time:

Ingredients:

1 lb. Eggplant
2 tsp. Salt
3 Egg
1 1/2-2 c. Bread Crumb
1/4 c. Olive Oil
1 c. Parmesan Cheese; Grated
1 tsp. Oregano
1/4 lb. Mozzerella; Sliced
3 c. Tomato Sauce

Instructions:

Pat dry.
Beat eggs wit 2 T water
Dip eggplant slices into eggs and then into crumbs
Heat 1/4 c. oil in large fry pan and saute eggplant slices until golden brown
Continue cooking eggplant until all is sauteed, using additional oil if needed
Place half the eggplant slices in 9 X 13 pan, sprinkle with 1/3 parmesan, 1/2 oregano, and 1/3 mozzarella. Cover with half the tomato sauce. Repeat layers, top with last of parmesan and mozzarella.
Bake in preheated 350 oven 30 min, or until bubbly.>

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Favorite Corn Bread

Category:
Style:
Rating:
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Servings:
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 eggs
1/4 cup shortening

Instructions:

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Ginger Miso Soup with Arame

Category: Soup
Style: Asian/Japanese
Rating: 4/5 stars
Prep Time: 1/2 hour
Servings: 2
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

2 Tbs. Seseme Oil
1 c. Onion; diced
1/2 lb. Button Mushrooms; Sliced
3 Tbs. Ginger; Peeled and Minced
1 Vegetable Boullion Cube
4 c. Water
1/4 c. Arame Seaweed; Soaked and Drained (or substitute Hijiki)
2-3 Tbs. Red Miso
4 Scallions; Sliced
1 c. Extra Firm Tofu; Diced small

Instructions:

Saute onion and mushrooms for 3 minutes, add ginger and saute 2 minutes more
Add 4 c. water, bring to boil, and simmer for 5 minutes
In a small bowl, disolve miso in some of hot liquid.
Add dissolved miso, tofu, and soaked and drained arame to pot
Simmer for 5 minutes, careful not to boil>

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Hot mushroom cheese spread

Category: Entree
Style: Other
Rating: 4/5 stars
Prep Time:
Servings: 4
Cook Time:

Ingredients:

1 C. Mayonaise
1/2 package Italian Dressing Mix
1 c. Cheddar
8 oz Mushrooms

Instructions:

Bake 20-25 min. 350 deb.>

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Karen Massey's Cheese Ball

Category: Entree
Style: Other
Rating: 4/5 stars
Prep Time:
Servings: 4
Cook Time:

Ingredients:

16 oz Cream Cheese
1/4 c. Green Peeper
2 tsp. , Onion
1 tsp. Seasoned Salt
8 oz Crushed Pineapple
1 1/2 Grated Pecans

Instructions:

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Maine Lobster Lasagne

Category: Entree
Style:
Rating: 4/5 stars
Prep Time: 1 hour
Servings:
Cook Time: 55 minutes

Ingredients:

1 15 oz. container ricotta cheese
2 eggs
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 medium onion, minced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 16 oz. jars Alfredo pasta sauce
16 no-boil lasagna noodles
2 pounds cooked and cubed lobster meat
1 10 oz. package baby spinach leaves

Instructions:


In a large bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese, eggs, half of the Cheddar, half of the mozzarella cheese and half of the Parmesan cheese. Mix in the onion, garlic, parsley and pepper.

Spread 1 1/2 cups of Alfredo sauce in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with a layer of lasagna noodles. Arrange 1/3 of the lobster meat over the noodles, cover with 1/3 of the ricotta cheese mixture, then 1/3 of the spinach and then another layer of Alfredo sauce. Repeat this process two more times ending with sauce on top. Sprinkle the remainder of the Cheddar, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over the top. Give the whole pan a gentle shake to get everything settled in.

Bake, covered loosely with aluminum foil, for 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes or until the top is browned. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.>

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Mock Chicken and Rice Casserole

Category: Entree
Style: Other
Rating: 4/5 stars
Prep Time:
Servings: 4
Cook Time:

Ingredients:

1 Onion; Chopped
1 c. Rice; Uncooked
1 c. Celery; Chopped
1 c. Carrots; Chopped
1 c. Soy Chicken; Diced
1/4 c. Oil
2 c. Water
1 Veggie Boullion Cube
1 tsp. Vegex Or Spike
14 oz. Mushroom Soup

Instructions:

Combine remaining ingredients. Cook 3 minutes over medium heat.
Pour over other ingredients.
Cook at 350 degrees for 1 hour.>

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Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Category: Entree
Style: Italian
Rating: 4/5 stars
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 5
Cook Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. Parmesan Cheese; grated
2 eggs
1 tsp. Garlic; minced
2 Tbs. Parsley; minced
6 Chicken Breasts
2 Tbs. Olive Oil

Instructions:

2. Coat each chicken breast in egg mixture then dredge through flour mixture
3. Heat oil in saute pan over medium heat
4. Cook each chicken breast 6-10 min. on each side>

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Penne Pasta with Pupmkin Sauce

Category: Entree
Style: Other
Rating: 4/5 stars
Prep Time:
Servings: 4
Cook Time:

Ingredients:

4 Tsp. Olive Oil
2 diced Onions
1 diced Red Bell Pepper
4 cloves, Garlic
1 C. Pumpkin Puree
3 C. Vegetable Broth
1 large Nutmeg
1 Lb. Farfelle
Parsley; Parmesan Cheese
2 C, White Beans

Instructions:

Heat olive oil in large skillet
Saute onion and pepper until soft (~3 min)
Add garlic and saute another 2 minutes
Mix in broth, puree, nutmeg, and beans and simmer for 10 minutes
Mix pasta with sauce and garnish with parsley and parmesan>

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Red Beans and Rice

Category: Entree
Style: Cajun
Rating: 5/5 stars
Prep Time:
Servings: 4
Cook Time:

Ingredients:

2 c. Dried Kidney Beans
14 oz. Vegetable Broth
14 oz. Whole Tomatoes
3 Tsp. Veggie Bacon Bits
1 Tsp. Veggie Worcestershire Sauce
3 cloves Chopped Garlic
2 Bay Leaves
1 Tsp. Ceyenne Pepper

Instructions:

In large pot, place beans covered in water until it boils. Simmer on low heat for 30 minutes. Rinse and drain well.
In a large saucepan, place the beans and other ingredients and simmer over very low heat for two or more hours, until most of the liquid has evaporated. Stir frequently during this process so that the bottom does not burn.
Remove the bay leaves.
With a slotted spoon, serve beans over a bed of rice.>

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Seafood Enchiladas

Category: Entree
Style: Mexican
Rating: 4/5 stars
Prep Time:
Servings: 4
Cook Time:

Ingredients:

1/4 c. Butter
1/4 c. Flour
8 oz. Krab Or Crab; Flake
10 oz. Chikin Broth
8 oz. Sour Cream
4 oz. Green Chiles; Chopped
10-12 Tortillas; 12" or Fajita
1/2 c. Celery; Diced
1 Onion; Diced
8 oz. Montery Jack Cheese; Shredded

Instructions:

When roux is thick (or not, it
Cover bottom of 9x13 casserole dish with sauce.
Warm tortillas.
Sprinkle krab, celery, onions, most of the cheese in each tortilla and roll.
Pour rest of sauce on top and bake at 425 degrees 20 minutes.
Sprinke remaining cheese on top and cook for 5 more minutes.>

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Seafood Fettuccini

Category: Entree
Style: Italian
Rating: 4/5 stars
Prep Time:
Servings: 4
Cook Time:

Ingredients:

6 oz. Fettuccini
1/4 c. Butter
2 cloves Garlic
1 c. Whipping Cream
1/2 c., Parmesan Cheese
1/4 tsp. Black Pepper

Instructions:

Heat butter and garlic in skillet on medium until garlic is slightly browned.
Add Krab, whipping cream, and pepper. Heat 3 min. or until mixture
Add Parm. cheese, stir for 1 minute
Toss with fettuccini.>

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Southwestern Stuffed Pepeprs

Category: Entree
Style: Southwestern
Rating: 4/5 stars
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

4 Bell Peppers; large
2 c. Corn
15 oz. Black Beans
1 c. Cheddar Cheese; shredded
1/2 tsp. Salt
1 Jalapeno Pepper; diced
1 Tbs. Cilantro; chopped
1 c. Salsa
1 c. Cooked Rice
1 Tbs. Butter
1 tsp. Paprika

Instructions:

Bring stock pot of water to boil
Cut peppers in half or cut off tops
Remove seeds and inner ribs and blanch in boliling water for 4 min.
Combine corn, beans, cheese, salt, jalapeno, cilantro, salsa, and rice
Stuff each pepper with filling and place on baking dish. Add enough water to fill bottom of baking dish
Sprinkile each pepper with a dab of butter and pinch of paprika
Bake for 20 min.
Top with salsa or sour cream and serve with corn chips>

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Spaghetti Casserole

Category: Entree
Style: Italian
Rating: 4/5 stars
Prep Time:
Servings: 4
Cook Time:

Ingredients:

6 oz. Spaghetti
1 Onion; Chopped
1 Green Bell Pepper; Chopped
8 oz. Tomato Sauce
14 oz. Corn
1/2 c. Red Wine
Tobasco
1 1/2 Marjoram
1 lb. Firm Tofu; Chopped
2 oz. Parmesan Cheese

Instructions:

Cook spaghetti.
Saute onion, green pepper, and tofu in olive oil.
Add tomato sauce, wine, corn, tabasco, salt, and pepper.
Put cooked spaghetti in bottom of casserole dish and top with the sauce and parmesan cheese.
Bake for 25-30 minutes>

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Spinach Veggie Casserole

Category: Entree
Style: Other
Rating: 4/5 stars
Prep Time:
Servings: 4
Cook Time:

Ingredients:

1 c. Rice
2 c. Water
2 Tsp. Butter
2 Tsp. Flour
2 c. Milk
2 Garlic Cloves; Minced
1 Onion; Chopped
1 Red Bell Pepper; Chopped
15 oz. Corn; Drained
2 tsp. Vegetable Oil
2 c. Swiss Cheese; Shredded
2 10 Spinach; Chopped
1 tsp. Hot Pepper Sauce
1/2 c. Dried Bread Crumbs

Instructions:

Cook rice in water
Make a roux with the butter, flour, and milk. To make a roux, melt the butter, add flour, stir until smooth, wait a minute, and then slowly add the milk a little at a time, stirring all the time, bring the liquid near a boil before adding more.
Saute garlic, onion, pepper, corn, and oil in skillet.
When roux has thickened, add 3/4 cheese, salt, pepper, and hot sauce.
Add spinach and stir.
Combine rice, cheese mixture, and and sauteed veggies and poor in casserole dish.
Sprinkle breadcrumbs and remaining cheese on top and cook until cheese melts.>

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Spinach artichoke dip

Category: Entree
Style: Other
Rating: 4/5 stars
Prep Time:
Servings: 4
Cook Time:

Ingredients:

14 oz Artichoke Hearts
1 c Mayonaise
8 oz Cream Cheese
1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder
3 oz. Romano Cheese
1 box, Frozen Spinach
2 oz Mozzerella

Instructions:

Top with mozzerella
Bake at 350 for 30 min>

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Sweet Potato Burritos

Category: Entree
Style: Chinese
Rating: 4/5 stars
Prep Time:
Servings: 4
Cook Time:

Ingredients:

3 tsp. sp Vegetable Broth
1 lg, Onion
4 cloves, Garlic
4 C., Sweet Potatos
3 Tsp. bs, Chili Powder; Cumin
12 Tortillas; 10" Flour
4 tsp. sp Prepared Mustard
1 pinch Cayenne
3 Tsp. bl Tamari
8 oz, Cheddar
1 C Pinto Beans

Instructions:

Combine everything except torillas and half cheddar
Spoon mixture evenly into tortitillas in casserole dish
Top with remaining cheddar
Cook for 25-30 minutes.>

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Sweet and Sour Meatball Sauce

Category: Entree
Style: Other
Rating: 4/5 stars
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

2 Tbs. Olive Oil
3 Tbs. Apple Cider Vinegar
10 Tbs. Apricot Jam
6 Tbs. Ketchup
1 Tbs. Yellow Onion; minced
1/4 Tbs. Dried Sage
1/4 Tbs. Dried Oregano
1/4 tsp. Hot Sauce

Instructions:

Serve over Vegetarian Meatballs>

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Sweet-n-sour Chikin

Category: Entree
Style: Chinese
Rating: 4/5 stars
Prep Time:
Servings: 4
Cook Time:

Ingredients:

10-12 oz. Veggie "chikin"; Diced
1 large Carrot; Diced
1 Onion; Diced
16 oz. Pineapple Chunks In Juice
2-3 tsp. Brown Sugar
2-3 tsp. Soy Sauce
2-3 tsp. Corn Starch
1 c. Rice

Instructions:

Add soy sauce to taste and cornstarch to desired thickness and stir.
Fry up chikin, carrot, and onion (I use peanut oil). When close to done add sauce and stir for a minute or so.
Mix in pineapple and serve over rice>

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Tandoori Chicken Skewers

Category: Entree
Style: Asian/Indian
Rating: 4/5 stars
Prep Time: 3 hours
Servings: 4
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

24 oz. Boneless Chicken Breasts
1/4 c. Onion; Chopped
1/4 c. Yogurt
1 Tbs. Canola Oil
1/2 tsp. Coriander; Ground
1/4 tsp. Black Pepper
1/4 tsp. Tumeric
1/2 tsp. Cumin
1/4 tsp. Salt
3/4 tsp. Ginger; Chopped

Instructions:

Cut chicken into 1/2 inch strips or cubes
Marinate chicken in puree for 2 hours
Broil chicken for 6 minutes or so on each side
Serve with rice and Traditional Indian Dipping Sauce>

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Thai Peanut Noodles

Category: Entree
Style: Other
Rating: 4/5 stars
Prep Time:
Servings: 4
Cook Time:

Ingredients:

8 oz Rice Or Spiral Noodles
1 1/2 c. Peanut Butter (natural)
14 oz Coconut Milk
tsp. astsp. e Tamari Or Soy Sauce
tsp. astsp. e Sesame Oil
chopped Tofu
1 medium, Carrot
1 medium Broccoli
1 tsp. sp Peanut Oil

Instructions:

Add peanut butter to coconut milk a little at a time while stirring until smooth
Add tamari and sesame oil to taste
Stir fry tofu, carrot, and brocolli in peanut oil
Combine>

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Tortilla-Black Bean Casserole

Category: Entree
Style: Chinese
Rating: 4/5 stars
Prep Time:
Servings: 4
Cook Time:

Ingredients:

12 or Tortillas; 6" Corn
1 diced Green Pepper
1 diced Onion
3/4 c. Salsa
16 oz Stewed Tomatoes
32 oz Black Beans
1 Tsp. Cumin
Chili Powder
Oregano
8 oz, Cheddar

Instructions:

Combine everything except tortillas into a sauce
Layer tortillas, then sauce, tortillas, sauce, tortillas
Top with cheddar
Cook for 30 minutes or til cheese is melted>

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Traditional Indian Dipping Sauce

Category: Entree
Style: Asian/Indian
Rating: 4/5 stars
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Cook Time: 1 minute

Ingredients:

1/2 cup PLain Yogurt
1/2 c. cucumber; peeled and seeded
2 1/2 Tbs, Cilantro; fresh chopped
3 tsp. Green Onions; chopped
1/4 tsp. Coriander; ground
1/4 tsp. Cumin; ground

Instructions:

Chill until ready to serve>

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Vegan Sheppard's PIe

Category: Entree
Style: Other
Rating: 4/5 stars
Prep Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

6 Potatoes
1/4 c. Coconut Milk
3 Tbs. Canola Butter
3/4 c. Dill; fresh, chopped, divided
1 Tbs. Sage; fresh, chopped
1 can Chickpeas
1 can Red Beans
1 can Baked Beans
1/2 head Cauliflower
1/2 bunch Asparagus
1 Leek
1 Onion
2 Carrots
1/2 tsp. Black Pepper
1/2 tsp. Sea Salt
2 tsp. Worstestershire Sauce
1 tsp. Hot Sauce
1/2 tsp. Curry Powder
1/2 tsp. Cumin
3 Tbs. Apricot Jam
1/2 c. Soy, Rice or Almond Milk
2 Tbs. Flour
2 1/5 oz Marmite or Vegemite
6 tbs. Parsley; fresh, chopped, divided

Instructions:

2. While potatoes are boiling, chop otehr vegetables and steam
3. Mix marmite or vegemite and flour in a large saucepan and combine with a fork. Add almond, roce, or soy milk; jam; cumin; curry powder; hot sauce; Worstershire sauce, salt and pepper. Bring to boil while whisking constantly, then remove from heat.
4. When potatoes are bolied mash with coconut milk, conola butter, 3 Tbs. dill, 3 Tbs. parsley
5. Add steamed vegetables to gravy mix. Add beans, rest of parsley and dill, and sage
6. Pour vegetable/bean/gravy mix into greased 11x18 in. casserole dish
7. Top with mashed potatoes, carefully using a spoon
8. Draw a fork across potatoes horizontally and vertically to create a ridged matrix. Spray lightly with canola oil
9. Broil for 15-30 minutes until potatoes are goldden and crispy on top.>

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Vegetarian Meatballs

Category: Entree
Style: Other
Rating: 4/5 stars
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Cook Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

2 eggs
1 Tbs. Olive Oil
1/2 c. Colby Cheese; shredded
2 Tbs. Yellow Onion; minced
1/2 tsp. Dried Basil
1/2 tsp. Dried Sage
1/4 tsp. Salt
1 c. Herbed Stuffing Mix
1/4 c. Cottage Cheese
6 Tbs. Pecans; ground

Instructions:

2. Oil casserole dish
3. Mix all ingredients. Roll into 2 in. balls. Place in pan.<b> </b>Bake 15 minutes, turn and bake another 15 minutes.
4. Add meatball sauce and bake another 15 minutes.>

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Vegetarian Taco Casserole

Category: Entree
Style: Mexican
Rating: 4/5 stars
Prep Time:
Servings: 4
Cook Time:

Ingredients:

2 c. Tortilla Chips; Crushed
1 Large Onion; Chopped
1 Bell Pepper; Chopped
1 Tsp. Canola Oil
2 Garlic Cloves; Minced
1 c. Frozen Hash Browns
8 oz.can Chopped Green Chiles
3 c. Brown Rice; Cooked
1 c. Salsa
3 Tsp. Chili Powder
2 Tsp. Cumin
1 Tsp. Oregano
14 oz. Black Beans
8 oz. Cheddar Cheese

Instructions:

Saute onion, pepper, garlic, and hash browns.
Combine chiles, rice, salsa, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and black beans.
Combine with vegetable mixture and heat until warm.
Transfer to casserole dish, top with cheese, and bake at 350F for 20 minutes.>

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Veggie Lasagne

Category: Entree
Style: Italian
Rating: 4/5 stars
Prep Time:
Servings: 4
Cook Time:

Ingredients:

Onion; Zuchini; Carrot; Broccoli; Mushroom
3 Tsp. Garlic
14 oz Tomato Sauce
1/2 tsp. Oregano
1/4 tsp. Pepper; Thyme; Basil
10-12 Lasagne Noodles
1/2 lb Ricotta
8 oz, Mozzeralla
1/4 c, Parmesan

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 deg
Saute veggies
Combine with tomato sauce and spices
Spread thin layer of sauce
layer noodles, sauce, ricotta, mozzerella, noodles, sauce, ricotta, mozzerella, noodles
Top with remaining mozzerella and parmesan
Cook for 30-40 minutes>

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