Brownie Cheesecake

This is a quick dessert that looks fabulous!!

1 box of Brownie mix
8oz cream cheese
1 egg
1/3 cup sugar

Prepare brownies as directed on mix (with eggs,water & oil). Pour into greased 9x13 pan. Beat cream cheese, egg & sugar together, until smooth. Place drops of cream cheese mixture on top of brownie batter, and use a knife to swirl. Bake as directed on brownie mix.

Feta Cucumber Salad

This is my most favorite summer salad. My kids just gobble this one up! It's also done in under 10 minutes!! It is SO good with Greek marinated steaks & lemon potatoes (we are not Greek, but sure eat like it, lemon juice, Greek seasoning, olives, Feta, mmm, Fetaaa.......). A perfect summer meal!!

2 medium cucumbers
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup sliced green onion
1 cup crumbled Feta cheese
2 TBSP lemon juice
1 TBSP olive oil
1/8 - 1/4 tsp pepper

Cut cucumbers in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, remove seeds. Cut cukes into 1/2" cubes; place in a bowl. Sprinkle with salt. Stir in onions. Whisk together cheese, lemon juice, oil & pepper; add to cucumber mixture & stir gently.

Teriyaki

I made this for supper last night & it was a HUGE hit. I may have to triple the recipe next time!! It's so quick & easy, so it is perfect after sitting in the rink until 5pm!! We had it with rice, & then I bought egg rolls, mmmmm. I want more just typing this out!!

1 lb beef, chicken or pork (I used stirfry beef, it came pre-sliced from the meat department)
1 tsp ginger powder
1 TBSP minced garlic
2 stalks of celery, sliced
3 large carrots, sliced
1 onion cut into chunks
1/2 cup brown sugar
4 TBSP soy sauce

Cook beef until done. Add ginger & garlic & mix together. Add veggies & stirfry until tender crisp. Whisk sugar & soy sauce together in a bowl, & pour over mixture in pan. Stir together. If too runny, I added a tiny bit of cornstarch to thicken it up. Serve over rice. Seriously, the YUMMIEST thing ever!!

Smothered Chicken

4 chicken breast
garlic powder to taste
seasoning salt to taste
1 TBSP oil
1 can mushrooms, drained
1 cup shredded cheese
1/2 cup green onions, chopped
1/4 cup bacon bits

Flatten chicken to 1/4" thickness. Sprinkle with garlic powder & seasoning salt. Over med heat, brown chicken in oil for 4 minutes; turn. Top with mushrooms, cheese, onions & bacon. Cover; cook until chicken juices run clear & cheese is melted, about 4 minutes.

Italian Steak Sandwiches

2 TBSP olive oil
2 cloves minced garlic
1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
Thinly sliced roast beef
1/2 cup + 2 TBSP beef broth
2 tsp ea basil & parsley
1/4 tsp ea salt & oregano
1/8 tsp pepper
Panini rolls
Sliced Mozza cheese

Saute garlic & pepper flakes in oil. Add broth, beef & seasonings, heat through. Place beef slices on buns, drizzle with broth mixture. Top with cheese.

You can also make this in the slow cooker. When I do it in the SC, I add chunks of onion & green pepper, YUM!!!

Pasta Salad

3 cups Fuseli
1/2 chopped green pepper
1/3 cup sliced green onion
6 TBSP dried parsley
8-10 sliced olives
1 1/2 cups cubed Feta
1/2 cucumber, chunked
8-10 cherry tomatoes, halved
3/4 cup Italian dressing.

Cook pasta according to instructions. Drain & rinse in cold water to cool. Combine pasta with pepper, onion, parsley, olives, cheese, tomatoes & cucumbers. Add dressing & toss to coat.