Chef Boyardee Ravioli Lasagna recipe

Image via WikipediaA number of us writers from Devour Dayton were recently chosen to host parties for Chef Boyardee by House Party. One of the most fun aspects of these parties were the recipes that Chef Boyardee and House party shared with us. By using many ingredients that were already in our kitchens, we were able to create quick, easy and delicious meals for our families. Here is one of the recipes shared with us and our guests.

RAVIOLI LASAGNA
Ingredients

• Pam non stick cooking spray
• 1 cup frozen loose cut leaf spinach
• 2 cans (15 ounce each) Chef Boyardee beef ravioli
• 1 can (14.5 ounce) Hunt's diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1 cup 1% low fat cottage cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup shredded Italian blend cheese

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 8X8 glass baking dish with cooking spray. Place spinach in microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Squeeze spinach dry. Combine ravioli, tomatoes and seasoning in a medium size microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high 3-4 minutes or until mixture is hot. Combine cottage cheese, spinach and black pepper in small bowl. Place half of ravioli mixture in bottom of baking dish. Top with half of cottage cheese mixture and 1/2 cup shredded cheese. Repeat layers. Bake 15 minutes or until cheese is hot and bubbly.

NUTRITION INFORMATION
Recipe makes 6-1 cup servings.

• Calories: 240               
• Total fat: 9 g                 14% DV
• Saturated fat: 4 g         22% DV
• Cholesterol: 24 mg       8% DV
• Sodium 847 mg           36% DV
• Carbohydrates 23 g    8% DV
• Dietary fiber 2 g         10% DV
• Sugars 5 g                   1% DV
• Protein 15 g                29% DV
• Vitamin A                   16% DV
• Vitamin C                   10% DV
• Calcium                      20% DV
• Iron                            8% DV

Bangers and mash recipe

Image via WikipediaBANGERS AND MASH
Ingredients

• 8 large potatoes
• 2 teaspoons butter, divided
• milk, as needed
• 1-2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, to taste
• salt and pepper to taste
• 8 large sausage links
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• packet brown gravy mix
• 1 cup water

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Peel and quarter potatoes, place in saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and 20 until fork tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and mash potatoes with half of the butter and enough milk to achieve your desired consistency. Season with mustard, salt and pepper and continue mashing until smooth. Prick sausages and cook over medium heat until cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside. Add remaining butter and onions to pan and cook until tender. Add gravy mix and water. Cook according to the directions on the package, stirring as needed, to make a thick gravy. Pour half of gravy into a 9X9 baking dish, swirling to coat the bottom. Top gravy with sausages then pour remaining gravy over the sausage. Top with mashed potatoes. Bake 20-30 minutes, until potatoes brown.

Chicken fajitas recipe

Chicken Fajitas
Ingredients:

• 10 Mission® Small/Fajita Flour Tortillas
• 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 2 Tbsp fresh Lemon Juice
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Black Pepper
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 20 oz Chicken Breasts, boneless, skinless
• 1 1/4 C Cheese, fat free, shredded
• 1 1/4 C Iceberg Lettuce, shredded
• 1 1/4 C Tomatoes, small dice
• 1/2 C +2 Tbsp Sour Cream, fat free
• 1/2 C +2 Tbsp Green Onions, sliced
• 1/2 C +2 Tbsp Cilantro, chopped

Directions
1.Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and cumin in a large Ziploc bag. Add the chicken breasts and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 to 45 minutes. (A large Ziploc bag works great for marinating food, saves on refrigerator space and is easy to clean up – no mess).
2.Grill the chicken until it is cooked through, turning occasionally, approximately 7 to 8 minutes. When cooked, slice diagonally.
3.Assemble all of the other ingredients (garnishes).
4.Warm the flour tortillas.
5.Serve the chicken on a platter with the garnishes and warmed tortillas.
*Recipe and photo used with permission

After you have enjoyed your fajitas, please visit TerraCycle and join in their mission to outsmart waste. TerraCycle has partnered with Mission Foods to collect the usually non-recyclable wrappers from tortillas, chips, and other food products and, indeed, recycle them. These food wrappers can be turned into backpacks, plant grow kits and mini speakers (anda whole lot more!). School and community groups can join the "Brigade" and earn 2 cents per item for the charity of their choice!