Appetizers- Fried mozzarella sticks

Prep:15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes, Be ready in:30 minutes
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/fried-mozzarella-cheese-sticks/
Ingredients:
2 eggs beaten
1/4 cup of water
1 1/2 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon of garlic salt
2/3 cup all purpose flour
1/3 cup cornstarch
1 quart oil for deep frying
1(16 ounce) package mozzarella cheese sticks
Directions:
In a small bowl, mix eggs and water
Mix the bread crumbs and garlic salt in a medium bowl. In a medium bowl, blend the flour and cornstarch
In a large heavy saucepan, heat the oil to 365 degrees
One at a time, coat each mozzarella stick in the flour mixture, then the egg mixture,then in the bread crumbs and finally into the oil. Fry until golden brown for about 30 seconds. Remove from heat and drain on a paper towel. Yield:8 servings

Appetizers- Honey Barbaque Chicken

Prep:20 mintues,Cook time:10 minutes/batch Yeild:24sevings

http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/honey-barbecue-chicken-wings

Ingredients:

2 1/2 lbs whole chicken wings

1/2 cup of reduced-sodium soy sauce

1/2 cup honey

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons salt 

2 teaspoons paprika

1/4  teaspoons pepper

Oil for deep-fat frying

Directions:

1. Cut wings into three sections; discard wing tip sections. In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, barbecue sauce and honey. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to about 1 cup.

2.Meanwhile, in a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt, paprika and pepper. Add wings a few at a time, and shake to coat.

3.In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry wings, a few at a time, for 3-4 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Drain on paper towels. Transfer wings to a large bowl; add sauce and toss to coat. Serve immediately. Yield: 2 dozen.

Appetizers- Blooming onion

Prep: 54 minutes,Cook: 6 minutes, Total time: 1 hour Yield: 4 sevings
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/almost-famous-bloomin-onion-recipe/index.html
Ingredients:
For the dip:
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 1/2 teaspoons ketchup
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Pink of cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the onion:
1 large sweet onion
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons paprika 
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs
1 gallon soy or corn oil
Kosher salt
Directions:
Combine all of the dip ingredients in a bowl, cover and refrigerate.

Slice the onion (see below). Whisk the flour, cayenne, paprika, thyme, oregano, cumin and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a bowl. In a small deep bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and 1 cup water.

Place the onion in a separate bowl, cut-side up, and pour all of the flour mixture on top. Cover the bowl with a plate, then shake back and forth to distribute the flour. Check to make sure the onion is fully coated, especially between the "petals." Lift the onion by the core, turn over and pat off the excess flour; reserve the bowl of flour.

Using a slotted spoon, fully submerge the onion in the egg mixture (spoon on top, if necessary). Remove and let the excess egg drip off, then repeat the flouring process. Refrigerate the onion while you heat the oil.

Heat the oil in a large deep pot over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 400 degrees. Pat off excess flour from the onion. Using a wire skimmer, carefully lower the onion into the oil, cut-side down. Adjust the heat so the oil temperature stays close to 350 degrees. Fry about 3 minutes, then turn the onion over and cook until golden, about 3 more minutes; drain on paper towels. Season with salt and serve with the dip.

Main Dishes-Beef Asparagus Stir-Fry

 Ingredients:

1 lb beef tenderloin roast, cubed

1 green onion, sliced

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon of pepper

1 tablespoon canola oil

2 garlic cloves,minced

1 lb fresh asparagus trimmed & cut into 2 inch pieces

1/2 lb sliced fresh mushrooms

1/4 cup butter, cubed

1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce

1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice 

Hot cooked rice

Directions:

• In a wok or large skillet, stir-fry the beef, onion, salt and pepper in oil for 3-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove and keep warm.
• • In the same pan, stir-fry asparagus and mushrooms in butter until asparagus is tender. Return beef mixture to the pan. Stir in soy sauce and lemon juice; heat through. Serve with rice. Yield: 4 servings.

Main Dishes-Homemade Cheeseburger Macaroni Hamburger Helper

Ingredients:
1)1 lb of lean ground beef
2)1 cup of hot water
3)2 cups of milk
4)1 1/2 cup of elbow macaroni
5)1 cup of cheddar cheese(shredded cheese, more for topping if desired)
Sauce pack:
1)1 tablespoon of cornstarch
2)2 teaspoons of paprika
3)1 teaspoon of onion powder
4)1 teaspoon of garlic
5)1 teaspoon of salt
6)1 teaspoon of sugar
Directions:
1)Brown ground beef in skillet and then drain
2)Add hot water, milk, pasta,sauce packet ingredients
3)Bring to a boil,cover,reduce heat & simmer 12 minutes or until pasta is tender
4)In the last few minutes of cook time, add cheese, stir and recover
5)When pasta is tender and cheese is melted, remove heat and uncover
6)Let stand for about 5 minutes. Sauce will thicken as it stands
7)Top with additional cheese if you like

Casseroles-Taco Casserole

Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 envelope taco seasoning
1/2 cup water
1 cup crushed tortilla chips
1 can refried beans
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Toppings: Lettuce, Tomatoes, Black Olives, and Sour Cream
Directions:
In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Cook and stir until thickening, about 3 minutes; set aside.
Place chips in a greased 8 inch square baking dish. In a small bowl, stir refried beans; spread over chips. Top with beef mixture and cheese.
Bake, uncovered at 375 for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Top with lettuce

Casseroles-Green Bean Casserole

Ingredients:
1/3 stick of butter
1/2 cup diced onions
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cups sliced green beans
3 cups chicken broth
1 can of cream of mushroom
1 can of french fried onions rings
1 cup of graded cheddar
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
Melt the butter into a large skillet. Saute the onions and mushrooms in the butter. Boil green beans in chicken broth for 10 minutes and drain. Add the green beans, mushroom soup, onion rings, and housing seasoning to taste the onion mixture. Stir well. Pour into a greased 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes, then top the casserole with the Cheddar and bake for 10 minutes longer, or until the casserole is hot and cheese is melted.