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 »
A homemade pizza crust topped with sauce, spicy taco meat, mozzarella, and pepperjack cheeses Yield: 12 slices Ingredients: Crust Ingredients: 1 cup warm water (110-112 degrees F)1 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon oil3 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon dry yeast Meat topping: 1/2 pound (8 ounces) ground beef (about 1 1/4… Read more »
Linguine, chicken, snow peas, and red peppers, tossed in a flavorful sauce! Yield: 6 servings Ingredients: 12 ounces linguine12 ounces chicken, cut into 1-inch cubes2 teaspoons vegetable oil1 1/2 cups snowpeas1 1/2 cups thinly sliced red bell pepper Sauce Ingredients: 1 cup chicken stock3 tablespoons soya sauce3 tablespoons brown sugar… Read more »
A flavorful Italian sauce of beans, meat, and vegetables, served over freshly cooked tube pasta Yield: 10-12 servings Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef2 large carrots, peeled and shredded (or finely chopped in food processor)2 large celery ribs, washed and finely chopped1 large onion, chopped4 cloves garlic, minced4 cups diced tomatoes… Read more »
A moist and flavorful meatloaf, perfect for slicing and eating hot or using for cold sandwiches! Yield: 10-12 slices Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds 80-85% lean ground beef1/2 cup finely chopped onion1/2 cup quick-cooking oats OR 1 slice of bread, torn into small pieces plus 1/4 cup quick-cooking oats1 large or… Read more »
Baked seasoned chicken breast topped with squash and spinach, layered with cheese and broiled Yield: 6 servings Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, each cut into about 4 strips (about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds)Garlic saltLemon pepper seasoning10 cups yellow squash, washed and sliced 1/4-inch thick (cut large slices… Read more »
