Tuesday 25 September 2007

Taco Cornbread Pizza

Ingredients:

1 (8.5 ounce) package corn muffin mix
1 pound ground beef
1 package taco mix
1 package shredded cheddar, divided

Method:
  1. Prepare corn muffin mix as directed on the package. Spread batter intoa 12-inch pizza pan. Bake at 200 degrees C for 8 to 10 minutes.
  2. Brown meat; drain. Stir taco seasoning into the meat. Sprinkle half thecheese over baked crust. Top with meat mixture and remaining cheese.Bake for 4 to 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
  3. Serve with lettuce, onions, black olives, tomatoes and salsa or hotsauce.

Tortellini in Parmesan Cheese Sauce

Ingredients:

1 (16 ounce) package frozen cheese tortellini
1/3 cup butter or margarine
1 teaspoon flour
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup grated Parmesan, mozzarella,Romano or Monterey jack cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Method:
  1. Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile,for sauce, heat milk in a medium saucepan.
  2. While milk is heating, melt butter in a separate bowl in microwave.Stir flour and butter together. Add mixture to milk; cook and stiruntil slightly thickened and bubbly.
  3. Add cheese; cook and stir until well blended. Salt and pepper totaste. Pour over tortellini; stir gently. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.