swagdaddy spence's cookbook
by:jesse parks
mac and cheese
Cook macaroni as directed on package, omitting salt. Drain.
Microwave VELVEETA and tomatoes in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 5 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 3 min. Stir in milk.Add macaroni to VELVEETA sauce; stir to evenly coatfrench onion soup
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread
- 2 medium sweet onions, thinly sliced
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tsp. fresh thyme, crushed
- 5 1/2 cups water
- 2 tubs Beef
- 2 Tbsp. dry sherry (optional)
- 6 slices (1/2-in.-thick ea.) French bread
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
Directions
- Melt Spread in large saucepan over medium heat and cook onions, stirring frequently, until golden, about 15 minutes. Stir in garlic and thyme and cook, stirring constantly, until onions are browned and very tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in water and Knorr® Homestyle Stock - Beef, scraping up brown bits from bottom of saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring until Stock is melted. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered 8 minutes. Stir in sherry.
- Arrange 6 broiler-proof bowls on baking pan. Evenly ladle soup into bowls, then top with bread and cheese. Broil 1 minute or until cheese is melted.
caramelized onion rice
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp. Country Crock® Spread, divided
- 2 large onions, very thinly sliced
- 1 cup uncooked regular rice or converted rice
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 2 cups water
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. Chicken flavor Bouillon
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
Directions
- Melt 2 tablespoon Country Crock® Spread in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook onions, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes or until golden.
- Meanwhile, melt remaining 1 tablespoon Spread in 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat and cook rice, stirring frequently, 2 minutes or until rice is golden. Stir in garlic and cook, stirring frequently, 1 minute. Add water and Knorr® Chicken flavor Bouillon and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Combine onions with rice, then turn into 1-1/2-quart casserole. Sprinkle with cheese, then broil until cheese is melted and golden brown.
asian-style fried rice
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. PLUS 1 tsp. vegetable oil, divided
- 1 cup uncooked regular or converted rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 Tbsp. Chicken flavor Bouillon
- 1/8 tsp. ground ginger (optional)
- 2 cups frozen stir-fry vegetables, thawed
- 1 tsp. soy sauce
Directions
- Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook rice, stirring frequently, 2 minutes or until rice is golden. Stir in water, Knorr® Chicken flavor Bouillon and ginger. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Stir in remaining 1 tsp. oil, vegetables and soy sauce. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, 8 minutes or until rice is golden and vegetables are crisp-tender
cheesy bbq cups
Ingredients
2Pull each biscuit apart into 2 layers; press each into 4-inch round. Place 1 round in each of 8 greased regular-size muffin cups. Firmly press in bottom and up side, forming 1/4-inch rim. Fill with beef mixture; sprinkle with cheese.
3Bake at 375°F 13 to 15 minutes or until edges of biscuits are golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from pan.
cajun chicken pasta
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 1/8 tsp. ground red pepper
- 1/2 lb. kielbasa
- 2 medium red and/or green bell peppers
- 1 box (10 oz.) frozen cut green beans or sliced okra, thawed
- 2 cups water
- 1 package Pasta Sides™ - Butter flavor
Directions
- Season chicken with cayenne pepper and, if desired, salt.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken and sausage, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until chicken and sausage are thoroughly cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Heat additional 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet over medium heat and cook red peppers, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes or until tender. Add green beans and water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in Knorr® Pasta Sides™ - Butter flavor and return to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook covered, stirring occasionally, 6 minutes or until pasta is tender. Stir in chicken and sausage and serve immediately.
avocado soup
Directions
- For Avocado Soup, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook onion about 10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in garlic and cook about 30 seconds. Add water and Knorr® Reduced Sodium Chicken flavor Bouillon Cubes and bring to a boil. Stir in avocado, reduce heat and simmer about 5 minutes, or until avocado is very soft. Remove from heat. Process, in batches, in a blender or food processor until smooth. To serve, garnish with Chipotle Cream.
- For Chipotle Cream, combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
alfredo noodle paella
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. Country Crock® Spread
- 1 lb. uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 links chorizo, sliced
- 2 medium red and/or green bell peppers, chopped
- 3 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup milk
- 2 packages Pasta Sides™ - Alfredo
- 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
- Melt Spread in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp and chorizo, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes or until shrimp just turn pink. Remove shrimp and chorizo; keep warm.
- Cook red peppers in same skillet, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes or until beginning to soften. Stir in water and milk and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in Knorr® Italian Sides™ - Alfredo, reduce heat to low and simmer covered 7 minutes. Return shrimp and chorizo to skillet and cook 1 minute or until noodles are tender. Let stand 2 minutes. To serve, garnish with cilantro.
bruschetta chicken
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1 package Knorr® Rice Sides™ - Creamy Chicken flavor
- 2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped (about 2 cups)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella Cheese
- 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil leaves
Directions
- HEAT oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken, stirring frequently, until chicken is thoroughly cooked, about 4 minutes, adding garlic during the last 30 seconds of cook time. Remove and set aside.
- PREPARE Knorr® Rice Sides™ - Creamy Chicken flavor in same skillet according to package directions.
- STIR in chicken and tomatoes. Sprinkle with mozzarella and basil
pb&j cresents
Ingredients
1can (8 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons jam or preserves 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1 teaspoon sesame seedSteps
1Separate dough into 8 triangles. Spread each triangle with peanut butter and jam.
Roll up loosely as directed on can. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Brush with melted butter; sprinkle with sesame seed.