My Favorite Quickies

When we just can't handle another crock pot meal, we resort to 30 minutes or less meals. These meals in particular make awesome lunches throughout the week too!

Ham and Sun-dried Tomato Alfredo
At least once a month I make a Boiled New England Diner of ham, cabbage, potatoes, carrots and onions. I prepare an 6lbs ham so I know I will be able to get at least 2lbs or more of leftover ham for meals like this!

1 box of linguine (cooked till tender)
1/2 cup oil packed sun dried tomatoes
1 jar Alfredo sauce
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham

In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, saute tomatoes for 1 minute. Reduce heat and stir in Alfredo sauce. Heat throughout
Stir in linguine and ham and heat throughout again.

Savory Onion Chicken
8 pieces of bone in chicken
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 envelope onion soup mix
1 bottle of beer
1/4 cup of flour

Place chicken in large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken a few pieces at a time and shake to coat. In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil on all sides. Remove and keep warm.
Add soup mix and remaining flour, stirring to loosen bits from pan. Gradually whisk in beer. Bring to boil stirring until thickened. Return chicken to pan, reduce heat, cover and simmer 12 to 15 minutes (until juices run clear)

My Favorite Ham and Broccoli Cheaters Frittata
I think this may be repeated in my blog but its called my favorite for a reason!
9 eggs
1 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
2 cups chopped frozen broccoli
3/4 cup milk
salt, pepper and parsley
3 cans diced potatoes

In 9x13 baking dish spread potatoes along base. In a large bowl whisk together remaining ingredients. Pour over potatoes and bake at 375 degrees for 40 minutes. (Yup I know its more then 30 minutes but TOTALLY WORTH IT)

Onion-Dijon Pork Chops
6 boneless pork chops (5oz each)
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup cider vinegar
4 Tbsp brown sugar
3 Tbsp honey Dijon mustard
salt and pepper

Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. In a large skillet cook chops over a medium heat for 4 to 6 minutes or each side. Remove and keep warm.
Add remaining ingredients to skillet, stir up loosened browned bits. Bring to a boil and stir for 2 minutes till thickened. Return chops to pan. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 4 to 5 minutes.

Southwest Beef Pie
2 cups crushed tortilla chips (I like nacho flavored best)
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 can (8oz) tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 cup shredded Monetery Jack cheese

Place tortilla chips in an ungreased pie plate. Set aside. In a large skillet cook beef over medium heat until no longer brown. Drain. Add tomato sauce, water, taco mix, and some pepper. Bring to a boil.
Spoon half of meat mix over chips. Sprinkle with cheese. Repeat layers. Bake uncovered at 375 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes.