Sailor's special

1 lb. extra-lean ground beef-or venison, ground turkey or tuna

1 pkg. (7-1/4 oz.) Macaroni & Cheese Dinner

1 can (14-1/2 oz.) stewed tomatoes-do not drain

1 cup frozen peas

1 cup milk

1 cup mozzarella-or any cheese you have on hand

BROWN meat in lg. skillet on med-high; drain. Return to skillet.

STIR in Macaroni, Cheese Sauce Mix, tomatoes, peas and milk. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on med-low heat 12 min. or until macaroni is tender, stirring occasionally.

TOP with cheese. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

Salsa bites

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese-softened
1/3 cup thick and chunky salsa (+additional for topping-optional)
2 eggs-lightly beaten
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 T. chopped olives
1 T. chopped green onion
1 clove garlic-pressed

Preheat oven to 350*
In lg bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
Blend in salsa and eggs.
Stir in cheddar, olives, onions and garlic.
Lightly spray 24 mini-muffin cups with veg. oil spray; fill with cream cheese mixture.
Bake 15-18 minutes or until centers are set.
Remove from oven; cool in pan 5 minutes.
Remove from pan; cool on wire rack.
Top with additional salsa just before serving, if desired.

Broccoli salad

This recipe is the best potluck salad ever! Whenever I make this one at a potluck, It always disappears! There is never any to take home! You will be amazed at how many people ask for the recipe!
1 head broccoli-cut into small flowerets
6-8 sliced cooked bacon-crumbled
1/2 c. chopped red onions
1/2 c. raisins or cranberries-I use cranberries
8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese-cut in 1/2" chunks
1 c. mayo
2 T. white vinegar
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. cherry tomatoes-halved
salt & fresh ground pepper-to taste

Place broccoli in lg. bowl, add bacon, onions, cranberries (or raisins) & cheese.
In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; stir well.
Add to broccoli mixture and toss gently.

Cheesy ham & broccoli soup

1 lg. onion
1 T. oil
3 c. milk
3/4 lb. (12 oz) Velveeta cheese-cut in 1/2 inch cubes
3 c. frozen broccoli cuts, thawed
6 oz. ham-chopped into 1/2 inch chunks
1 c. frozen corn-thawed

COOK onions in hot oil in large saucepan on medium heat 5 to 7 min. or until tender. Stir in milk. Bring to simmer, stirring frequently.

ADD VELVEETA and broccoli; cook and stir 6 to 8 min. or until VELVEETA is melted and broccoli is heated through.

STIR in ham and corn; cook 4 to 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.