Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta

I made this up. Actually I was trying to copy the Firehouse version. It tastes pretty close, I think.

12 oz pkg penne pasta, cook
While it's boiling make this sauce:
Whisk together 1/2 c. sour cream with 1/4 c. flour. Add to 2 c. milk. Cook on med heat until thick. Then add 1/2 grated swiss cheese and 2 T. grated parmesan cheese.
In a 9x13 pan put the following:
2 c. diced cooked chicken (I used a rotisserie, but you can George Foreman your own)
6 slices deli ham, cubed
The penne pasta that you cooked.
Pour the sauce over the top.
Then top with 1 c. more grated swiss cheese and 1/4 c real bacon bits.
Broil on high until cheese is browned and crispy. Serve.

Tomato Leek Tart for 2 (MIchaelene Grassli)

1 pkg (15 oz) refrigerated pie crust (Pillsbury)(comes with 2)
4 oz of combined cheese: Gruyere, Provolone (Shredded)
1 lb Leeks, white portion only, thinly sliced
6 med Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
1/4 c grated parmesan cheese
1/4 t. garlic powder
1/8 t fresh ground pepper
1 c shredded Mozzarella cheese

Place parchment paper on cookie sheets. Place a pastry on each pan. sprinkle each with all cheeses, leaving 1" around the edges clear of filling.
Arrange leeks and tomatoes on the cheese. Sprinkle garlic powder and pepper on top. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese. Fold edges in over the filling to make a side crust. bake at 425 for 18 to 22 minutes. Serve warm.

Grilled chicken teriyaki pasta salad (Janine Rogers)

Make the dressing first and sit it out at room temperature so the sugar can dissolve.
Dressing:
1 T. fresh garlic, grated
3/4 c. vegetable oil
1/2 c. sugar
1 t. salt
3 T. soy sauce
1 T. sesame oil
2 T. rice vinegar

Salad:
1 small bag baby spinach
1 (12 oz) pkg. bow tie pasta - cooked and cooled
2 - 4 T toasted sesame seeds
1/2 c. sunflower seed (salted)
1 can chopped water chestnuts
3 grilled chicken breasts, seasoned w/ lemon pepper ( or rotisserie chicken)
1 can bean sprouts

Don't pour the dressing until ready to serve or spinach will wilt.

Spinach Bow Tie Pasta Salad

Note: this makes a huge salad so I half it

3/4 cup canola oil
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
6 T sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 (16 oz) bow tie pasta
1 can water chestnuts
1 1/2 bags spinach (fresh)
1 6 oz bag craisins
2 can mandarin oranges
1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
6 oz honey roasted peanute (optional)
1/2 c. fresh parsley (optional)
add chicken for a main course salad

Buttermilk Banana Bread

Mix Together:
3 cups flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
Stir these together and add:
3 eggs
3/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
4 large mashed bananas
Mix well.
Butter pans.
Make a "sling" out of parchment paper and put in each pan before filling.  This helps them come out easily.
Bake at 350 dgrees for 30-35 min for small loaf pans. Makes 6-7 small loaves. Add more cooking time for regular size loaves.

Chicken Enchilada Nachos

This recipe was on Studio 5, I think.

1 can chicken breast
1 can enchilada sauce
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can of corn
1 can of black beans
1 small can diced green chilies

Heat in a saucepan and serve over tortilla chips. Garnish with cheese, olives, sour cream. (And I put some diced tomatoes on mine, too)

Best part of this, it can be made in minutes. And it is actually great as a main dish or a snack.

Grilled apple and cheese sandwich and other variations.

Thinly slice an apple ( the more tart, the better)
Cheese - you could use any kind but Gruyere or Swiss is REALLY yummy.
Bread - once again any kind will work, but that dark rye-type from Costco or Sourdough are so good.
Butter the bread, put on the cheese and apples, grill. Serve.

Variations: Grilled chedddar cheese and fresh tomato, with fresh sage is good, too.
Another good one - Grilled turkey (deli or sliced), sliced artichokes, spinach leaves and provolone. (I stole this idea from Zuppas)