Mississippi Cornbread Salad

1 8 1/2 oz cornbread mix

1 1-oz. ranch style salad dressing mix

1 8-oz sour cream

1 c. mayonaise

3 large tomatoes,chopped

1/2 c chopped red pepper

1/2 c. chopped green pepper

1/2 c. chopped onion

2 cans pinto beans, drained

2 cans whole corn

2 c. shredded cheese

1 pkg. cooked and crumbled bacon

Directions:

Cook cornbread: Mix dressing mix and sour cream, mayonaise and set aside. Crumble 1/2 of the cornbread in bottom of dish. add 1 can pinto beans. Add 1/2 chopped pepper, onion on top of the beans, then the corn. Add 1/2 of the tomatoes, spread 1/2 of dressing mix over tomatoes, 1/2 of bacon on dressing, then cheese. Repeat layers cover. Cover and chill for 3 hours.

Broccoli Casserole

Ingredients
1 cup uncooked instant rice

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/4 cup fat-free milk

4 ounces processed cheese, cubed (such as Velveeta )

2 tablespoons butter or stick margarine, softened

2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained

1 (10 3/4-ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted

PreparationPreheat oven to 350°.

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, and spoon into a 2-quart casserole.

Bake at 350° for 45 minutes.

Mediterranean Beef Steak-and-Salad Pizza

Servings: 4 Start to Finish: 30 minutes

Ingredients
1 pound beef round tip steaks, cut 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick
1/2 cup prepared balsamic vinaigrette
salt and pepper
4 individual prebaked pizza crusts (4 ounces each; 7-inch diameter)
1 package (8 ounces) Mediterranean escarole and leaf lettuce salad blend or European salad blend
1/2 cup chopped jarred roasted red peppers
1/2 cup crumbled herb-seasoned feta cheese

Heat oven to 325°F. Stack beef steaks; cut lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1-inch wide strips. Heat 1 tablespoon vinaigrette in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add 1/2 of beef; stir-fry 1 minute or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. (Do not overcook.) Remove from skillet with slotted spoon. Repeat with 1 tablespoon vinaigrette and remaining beef. Season with salt and pepper.

Place pizza crusts on baking sheet. Heat in 325°F oven 3 to 5 minutes or until warm.

Meanwhile combine beef, salad greens, peppers, cheese and remaining vinaigrette; toss to combine. Divide salad evenly among pizza crusts.

Cook's Tips: Recipe may be made with 1 pound beef top round steak; cut steak lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/8-inch thick strips.

source : From Better Homes & Gardens Meal Ideas...

Fanciful Fruit Pizza

INGREDIENTS
1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated sugar cookies
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup fresh or canned peach slices, drained, cut into thinner slices
1 cup halved or quartered fresh strawberries
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1/2 cup apple jelly

DIRECTIONS
1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 12-inch pizza pan or spray with cooking spray. In pan, break up cookie dough; press dough evenly in bottom of pan to form crust.

2. Bake 16 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.

3. In small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Spread mixture over cooled crust. Arrange fruit over cream cheese.

4. Stir jelly until smooth; spoon or brush over fruit. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour. Cut into wedges or squares. Store in refrigerator.