Bronco Recipe Swap

“Homecoming favorite since 1966” - submitted by Keith Rengert

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 (28 oz cans) baked beans, maple cured bacon, drained
• 2 medium yellow onions, diced
• 2 green bell peppers, diced
• 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
• 1 clove of garlic, diced
• 1 (10 oz can) diced Rotel tomatoes, drained

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Bronco Themed Eats

A favorite from WMU Davis Hall for many generations! - submitted by the Haines family

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. olive oil, or vegetable/cooking oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 5 celery ribs, diced
• 3.8 oz black olives, chopped fine
• 24 oz canned mushrooms, drained, chopped large
• 18 oz broad noodles (such as No Yolks® pasta)
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tsp. garlic powder (more to taste)
• 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper (more to taste)
• 6 oz pepperoni
• 67 oz traditional Italian tomato sauce
• 8 oz freshly grated mozzarella cheese
• Optional: fresh Italian parsley and fresh Parmesan cheese, grated liberally to finish

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Bronco Themed Eats

Perfect for anyone on a budget! - submitted by Sarah Carpenter

Ingredients:

• 4-5 medium sized russet potatoes
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1lb ground beef
• 2 cans green beans, drained
• 1 can sweetcorn, drained
• 1/2 cup milk
• 4 oz cheddar cheese

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On a Shoestring

A quick and easy snack! - submitted by Donn Fresard

Instructions:

1. Toast two pieces of bread, any kind you like!  
2. Spread on some butter. 
3. Sprinkle on garlic powder, garlic salt, or both!

On a Shoestring

A quick and easy weeknight meal. This is a family favorite! - submitted by Candy McCorkel, Ph.D.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb of smoked sausage or andouille sausage 
• 1 lb of penne pasta 
• 2 tsp. of Cajun Seasoning 
• 2 tbsp. Dried Parsley
• 2-4 tsp. Tabasco Sauce or Franks Red Hot  
• 1 (15 oz jar) of Alfredo sauce

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Quick and Easy

A quick and healthy meal! - submitted by Pam Kammer

Ingredients:

• 1 tbs. coconut, avocado, or extra virgin olive oil 
• 1/2 bunch of asparagus, washed and cut into one-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 cup your choice of cooked cubed/chopped steak, chicken, lamb, tofu, seafood, or black beans
• Your favorite spice combination: salt, black pepper, red pepper, garlic – whatever you love!
• 1-2 eggs
• 1/2 avocado
• 2 cups power greens or spinach and arugula mix
• Splash of balsamic vinegar or coconut amino acids

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Quick and Easy

Adapted from The Abitious Kitchen - submitted by Bruce Geffen

Burger Ingredients:

• 1 flax egg (1 tbs. flaxseed meal + 3 tablespoons water)
• 1 tsp. olive oil
• 1/2 red onion, finely diced
• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large carrot, shredded
• 1 (15 oz can) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 -1/3 cup oat flour, gluten free if desired
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

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Vegetarian and Vegan

Adapted from Laverle Fisher, The Upjohn Company - submitted by Penny Weller

Cake Ingredients:

• 2 cups flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
• 4 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 cups grated raw carrots
• 3/4 cup raisins, optional – see note in instructions
• 2 tsp. allspice
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

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Sweet Tooth Satisfiers

Get your chocolate banana fix! - submitted by Nicole Lambert Schutter

Ingredients:

• 1 box of brownie mix
• 3 bananas
• 1 tub of whipped cream
• 1 box vanilla instant pudding
• Maraschino cherries (optional)

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Sweet Tooth Satisfiers

Adapted from Sally's Baking Addiction - submitted by Donna Lietzau

Cake Ingredients:

• 3 large ripe bananas (about 1 and 1/2 cups mashed)
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
• 3 large eggs, at room temperature
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk, at room temperature

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Sweet Tooth Satisfiers

My go to week day recipe! - submitted by Tracy Matthews

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 4 Vegan Sausages such as Fields or Tofurkey, cut in to 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 lb. Farfalle pasta or a similar size pasta
• 2 24 oz jars of spaghetti sauce
• 2 cups of water

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Vegetarian and Vegan

An easy dip for any party! - submitted by Suzanne Schenk Schmechel 

Ingredients:

• 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
• 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 packet ranch dip mix
• 6 to 12 oz of your favorite beer

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Tailgate Time Favorites

Adapted from Fine Cooking - submitted by Jeanine Michael

Ingredients:

• 2 tbs. olive oil
• 3 medium carrots, cut into medium dice
• 1 large yellow onion, cut into medium dice
• 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups 1/2-inch-cubed peeled butternut squash (about half a 2-lb. squash)
• 1/4 tsp. ground allspice
• Pinch cayenne pepper; more to taste
• Kosher salt
• 1 quart lower-salt vegetable broth
• 1 14.5-oz. can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 cups lightly packed, coarsely chopped kale
• 1 cup lower-salt canned chickpeas

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Vegetarian and Vegan

Adapted from Yellow Bliss Road - submitted by Valorie Reid

Ingredients:

• 1 baguette French bread or similar – cut into 1/4 inch slices
• Pam olive oil spray
• 4 oz cream cheese – softened
• 4 oz goat cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 6 ripe Roma tomatoes, diced and seeds removed
• 3 tsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar
• 6-8 basil leaves, chopped, plus some for garnish
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2-3 tbs. bottled balsamic glaze

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Vegetarian and Vegan

A recipe from my favorite nurse in Chicago! - submitted by Nicole Shaheen

Ingredients:

• 1 box of chocolate cake mix
• 1 package of instant pudding mix
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup oil
• 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips

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Sweet Tooth Satisfiers

Submitted by Dee Demaso

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 tbs. white wine vinegar
• 3 tbs. Dijon mustard
• 2 lbs pre-packaged gnocchi, cooked per manufacturer's instructions and cooled. 
• 4 celery stalks, diced
• 1/2 of a red onion, diced
• Salt and pepper to taste

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Tailgate Time Favorites

A modified recipe from my mom's original Betty Crocker cookbook! - submitted by Amanda Holman

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 3/4 cup coconut oil
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 2 cups chocolate chips

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Sweet Tooth Satisfiers

Submitted by Salvatore Bordonaro

Broth:

• 64 oz chicken broth 
• 64 oz water 
• 1 escarole bunch, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup chives, chopped
• 1 lb. carrots, chopped
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 28 oz can diced tomatoes

Meatballs:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 lb ground pork
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups Italian flavored breadcrumbs
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup Romano cheese
• 1/4 cup dry mint
• black pepper, salt
• 1 lb Tubettini or Acine de pepe pasta
• Parmesan

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Featured in Macomb Now Magazine! - submitted by Tracey Moro

Ingredients:

• 1 8 oz package shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 box frozen spinach, thawed and drained 
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 jar artichoke hearts, drained

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Tailgate Time Favorites

Submitted by Sabbi Merz

Ingredients:

• 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup cocoa
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, cut into pieces
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• Optional-1 cup candy/other extra of your choice (m&m’s, peanut butter chips, nuts, etc).

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Sweet Tooth Satisfiers

Submitted by William Steinmann

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into roughly 4-oz portions (bun sized) 
• 1 tbs. garlic powder
• 1 tbs. dried oregano
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tsp. honey
• 6 tbs. apple cider vinegar
• 6 tbs. olive oil (or oil of your choice)
• Sandwich buns of your choice, lightly toasted or grilled
• Lettuce leaves
• Sliced tomatoes

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Submitted by Patricia Peters

Ingredients:

• 6 cups veggies chopped up into similar sized, bite sized, pieces (root vegetables, broccoli, cauliflower)
• 1 tablespoon dry white cooking wine 
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Seasoning packet of your choice (Sazon by GOYA or Mrs. Dash).

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Submitted by Karlee Hancock

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 cup black beans
• 1 cup corn
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 2 tbsp. lime juice
• 2 tbsp. finely chopped cilantro
• 2 tsp. chili powder

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Adapted from America's Test Kitchen - submitted by Kathie Beck

Ingredients:

• 4 Tbsp butter
• 1 cup flour
• 1/4 tsp. Cinnamon
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. Baking soda
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup oil
• 1 egg + 1 egg yolk
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 3 cups old fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 1/2 cup raisins  or craisins (optional)

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Sweet Tooth Satisfiers

Submitted by Sarah Dobes

Ingredients:

• 10 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk 
• 16 oz refrigerated breakfast biscuits, uncooked
• 2 cups shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese 
• 1 bag of refrigerated breakfast potatoes
• Salt and pepper
• Optional: sautéed green peppers, onions
• 5-6 slices cooked center cut bacon, chopped
• 6 breakfast sausage links, cooked and chopped
• 1 cup cooked diced ham

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Adapted from Better Homes and Gardens - submitted by Deb Killarney

Ingredients:

• 12 lasagna noodles
• 2 15-oz. cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• Cooking spray
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large and 1 medium can tomato sauce (about 45 oz.)
• 1/4 cup fresh snipped cilantro
• 12 oz. cottage cheese 
• 8 oz. pkg. Neufchatel cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup sour cream

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Vegetarian and Vegan

Submitted by Dan Beamer

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter or oil 
• 4 onions, chopped 
• 4 cloves garlic, minced 
• 4 bay leaves 
• 2 tsp. powdered cinnamon 
• 1 can tomatoes 
• 1/2 tbsp. salt 
• 8 whole cloves 
• 4 tbsp. curry powder 
• 1 tbsp. paprika
• 1 1/2 lbs. chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces

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Quick and Easy

Ingredients:

• 1 oz vodka
• 1 oz bourbon
• 1 oz pineapple juice
• 2 oz orange juice
• 2 oz sour mix

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