Saucy Meatball Marinara Sauce

Saucy Meatball Marinara Sauce is sure to be a hit with carnivores of all ages!  This easy-to-make recipe takes the favourite meatball to the next level.  As always...Kraft recipe, Kraft ingredients.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 lb. lean ground pork
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup dry Italian-style bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup Kraft 100% Parmesan Aged Grated Cheese
• 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 jar Classico Riserva Marinara Pasta Sauce
• 1/3 cup water

Directions:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Mix all ingredients except pasta sauce and water just until blended; shape into 24 (2-inch) meatballs.
• Place on rimmed baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 15 to 17 min. or until done (160°F).
• Transfer meatballs to Dutch oven or large deep skillet sprayed with cooking spray. 
• Add pasta sauce; stir to evenly coat meatballs.
• Pour water into empty pasta sauce jar; cover and shake well. 
• Add to meatballs; stir. 
• Simmer 10 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Chicken Soup With Rice

Looking for a quick and easy chicken soup recipe?  Rotisserie chicken and a good-quality chicken broth help create a comforting simple, yet tasty, soup.  As always...Kraft recipe, Kraft ingredients.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 cups 25%-less-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
• 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
• 1/2 cup frozen peas

Directions:

• Heat dressing in large saucepan on medium heat. 
• Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 5 min. or until onions are tender. 
• Add carrots, bay leaf, broth and water; stir. 
• Bring to boil; cover. 
• Simmer on medium-low heat 20 min., adding rice for the last 10 min.
• Add chicken and peas; stir. 
• Simmer, uncovered, 5 min. or until heated through. 
• Remove and discard bay leaf.

Cranberry-BBQ Turkey Potato Nuggets

This appetizer has all the flavour of the traditional turkey dinner in one easy recipe.  As always...Kraft recipe, Kraft ingredients.

Ingredients:

• 1 pkg. frozen bite-size seasoned shredded potato nuggets
• 1/2 cup Kraft Original BBQ Sauce
• 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
• 2 cups shredded leftover roasted turkey
• 1-1/2 cups Cracker Barrel Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
• 2 green onions, sliced, divided

Directions:

• Heat oven to 425ºF.
• Bake potato nuggets as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, mix barbecue sauce and cranberry sauce until blended. 
• Combine 1/2 cup barbecue sauce mixture with turkey, 1/2 cup cheese and 1 Tbsp. onions.
• Spread potato nuggets onto ovenproof platter; top with turkey mixture, remaining barbecue sauce mixture and remaining cheese. 
• Bake 5 min. or until cheese is melted.
• Sprinkle with remaining onions.

Italian Vegetable & Gnocchi Soup

I have always have been a big fan of soups.  Here is one that looks quite tasty from my recipe-a-day calendar.

Ingredients:

• 1 yellow onion
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup chopped basil, plus additional for serving
• 1 can chickpeas
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 pinches red pepper flakes
• 1 quart vegetable broth
• 1 can diced fire roasted tomatoes (28-ounce)
• 1 can diced fire roasted tomatoes (15-ounce)
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• Fresh ground pepper
• 1 1/2 cups cut green beans (fresh or frozen)
• 1 pound gnocchi
• 4 - 6 cups spinach leaves
• Parmesan cheese, for serving

Directions:

• Chop onion and mince the garlic.
• Thinly slice reserve basil for garnish.
• Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
• In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium high heat.
• Saute onion until translucent (about 5 minutes).
• Stir in the garlic and chopped basil for 1 minute.
• Add the chickpeas, red pepper flakes.broth , tomatoes, and their juices, kosher salt, and several grinds of pepper.
• Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer.
• Add the green beans, then simmer for 15 minutes.
• Add gnocchi and cook until tender (5 minutes).
• Turn off heat and stir in spinach until wilted (1 minute).
• Serve topped with parmesan and basil.
• Allow to cool slightly before diving in.

Smoky Citrus Pork Tenderloin

This grilled pork tenderloin gets a double hit of flavor.  First you marinate the pork in a garlic-citrus marinade, then you grill it with a chipotle barbecue sauce.  As always...Kraft recipe, Kraft ingredients.

Ingredients:

• Grated peel and juice from 1 each: lime and orange
• 6 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
• 2 pork tenderloins (2-1/2 lb.)
• 1/2 cup Bull's-Eye Blazin' Chipotle Barbecue Sauce

Directions:

• Mix citrus peels and juices, garlic, salt, pepper and cumin. 
• Pour over meat in resealable plastic bag. 
• Seal bag; turn to evenly coat meat with the juice mixture.
• Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate. 
• Remove meat from marinade; discard bag and marinade.
• Preheat barbecue to medium heat. 
• Place meat on one side of greased barbecue. 
• Turn off burners directly below meat; cover barbecue with lid. 
• Grill meat 30 min. or until cooked through (160ºF), turning occasionally and brushing with barbecue sauce for the last 10 min. of the grilling time.

Cowboy Beef And Bean Skillet

Cowboys and cowgirls alike will come a-runnin' when the smell of beans and sliced sirloin steak comes waftin' off the skillet.  As always...Kraft recipe, Kraft ingredients.

Ingredients:

• 1-1/2 lb. beef sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
• 2 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 1 can pinto beans, rinsed
• 1 can white kidney beans, rinsed
• 1/2 cup Bull's-Eye Bold Original Barbecue Sauce

Directions:

• Cook steak strips in large deep nonstick skillet or Dutch oven on medium-high heat 3 min. or just until no longer pink in centres. 
• Transfer to plate.
• Add bacon to skillet; cook on medium heat 1 min. 
• Stir in onions and peppers; cook 6 min. or until bacon is done and vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Add beans and barbecue sauce; mix well. 
• Simmer on medium-low heat 5 min., stirring occasionally.
• Return steak and any juices from plate to skillet; cook 1 to 2 min. or until steak strips are done, stirring occasionally.

Slow-Cooker Saucy Swiss Steak

Succulent and savoury, this Swiss steak is worth the wait!  As always...Kraft recipe, Kraft ingredients.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing
• 1 lb. beef simmer steak (blade, brisket or cross rib), cut into 4 pieces
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1/4 cup 25%-less-sodium beef broth
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Directions:

• Heat dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. 
• Meanwhile, coat meat with flour; gently shake off excess. 
• Add meat to skillet; cook 2 to 3 min. on each side or until browned on both sides. 
• Remove from heat.
• Combine tomato paste, tomatoes and broth in slow cooker. 
• Add meat and peppers; cover with lid. 
• Cook on LOW 8 to 10 hours (or on HIGH 3 to 4 hours).
• Top with cheese just before serving.