A medley of brown rice cooked in Golden Monkey tea, fried with onion, carrot, broccoli, and bits of egg, peas, and corn Yield: 6 servings Ingredients: 3 cups water*3 tablespoons Golden Monkey black tea leaves (dry)**1 1/2 cups brown rice1 stick butter, divided1 medium onion, chopped1 large carrot, peeled and… Read more »
A creamy peppery beef gravy served over egg noodles Yield: 6 servings Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef1 large onion, chopped1 clove garlic, minced (optional)1/3 cup flour3 1/4 cups milk1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or more, depending on your preference — we like lots!!)salt, to taste12 ounces egg noodles, cooked according to… Read more »
A baked spaghetti dish with a layer of creamy white cheeses inside Yield: 8 servings Ingredients: 12 ounces angel hair spaghetti*1 pound ground beef1 small-medium onion, chopped1 clove garlic, mincedsalt and pepper, to taste26 ounces spaghetti sauce8 ounces sour cream8 ounces cream cheese, softened12 ounces cottage cheese Instructions: 1. Cook… Read more »
Quick and easy tortilla wraps filled with chicken, melted pepperjack cheese, lettuce, and dressing Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 4 large flour tortillas, any flavor1 cup cooked cubed chicken8 ounces (2 cups) shredded pepperjack cheese8 cups (loosely measured) torn leaf lettuce, Romaine lettuce, or spinach (or a combination)Ceasar salad dressing* Instructions: … Read more »
Manicotti pasta with a cheesy spinach filling, topped with a white cheese sauce and baked Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 8 ounces manicotti pasta*9 ounces fresh spinach leaves, coarsely chopped OR 10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed2 tablespoons butter1/4 cup chopped onions or sliced green onions1 clove garlic, minced2 tablespoons flour1 1/3… Read more »
A flavorful beef and vegetable mixture, topped with mashed potatoes and cheddar cheese, baked until hot Yield: 6-8 servings Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef1 large onion, chopped1 green bell pepper, chopped1 clove garlic, minced1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon black pepper3 cups mixed vegetables, either frozen, canned, or… Read more »
A homemade spicy herb sausage gravy, served over biscuits or pasta Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 1 pound ground turkey (or beef)1 onion, chopped1 small clove garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground sage1 teaspoon thyme1 1/2 teaspoons course-ground black pepperpinch cayenne pepper, optional1 1/2 tablespoons butter1 1/2 cups… Read more »
An easy baked side dish of spinach, rice, and cheese Yield: 4-6 servings Ingredients: 9 or 10 ounces fresh spinach leaves1 tablespoon water1 teaspoon dried onion (or 2 tablespoons of fresh, minced onion)1 cup cooked rice (measurement is after cooking, not before)1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese1/3 cup milk2… Read more »
A savory mina, made from layered matzos with a filling of broccoli, onions, egg, and three cheeses Yield: 4-6 servings (as a main dish) or 8 servings (as a side dish) Ingredients: 4 cups of bite-sized fresh broccoli florets (or one 14-ounce bag of frozen broccoli)1 small onion, chopped8 matzo… Read more »
This recipe uses the usual noodles and cheeses that you would expect to use for everyday lasagna, but the sauce is white, rich, and buttery, and loaded with lots of sliced mushrooms! Yield: 8 servings Ingredients: 8 ounces lasagna noodles1 pound sliced, fresh mushrooms5 tablespoons butter2 cloves garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon… Read more »
