Creamy Broccoli Pasta

8 c broccoli, chopped 8 oz rotini pasta, uncooked 1/3 c grated parmesan 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp lemon zest 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 clove garlic, minced 3/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add broccoli and cook for 3 minutes. Remove withContinue reading “Creamy Broccoli Pasta”

Shepherd’s Pie

Potatoes: Peel and dice 3 lbs yellow potatoes, then boil until soft Mash potatoes with butter, salt and milk Beef Mixture: 2 lbs lean ground beef olive oil 1/2 large onion, diced 1 c frozen peas and carrots 2 Tbsp flour 2 c milk salt and pepper Brown the beef. Add onion, peas and carrots.Continue reading “Shepherd’s Pie”

Hamburger Helper Casserole

1 lb lean ground beef 1/2 onion, chopped 2 Tbsp tomato paste 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp chili powder 3 c beef broth 1 c uncooked elbow macaroni 2 c shredded cheddar cheese s&p Brown beef & onions, drain excess fat. Stir in tomato paste, garlic powder and chili powder. Add in the beefContinue reading “Hamburger Helper Casserole”

Chicken Curry

1 Tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1-2 lb skinless chicken thighs, cubed 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 large piece of ginger, minced 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 3 tsp chili powder 1 Tbsp ground coriander 1/2 Tbsp cumin 1 Tbsp curry powder 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp cinnamon 1 c chickenContinue reading “Chicken Curry”

Black Pepper Chicken

Marinade: 1 Tbsp light soy sauce 1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar 1 Tbsp cornstarch Sauce: 1/2 c chicken broth 2 Tbsp light soy sauce 2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar 2 tsp dark soy sauce 1 Tbsp cornstarch 2 tsp ground black pepper Stir Fry: 1 lb chicken breast, cubed olive oil 1 Tbsp minced gingerContinue reading “Black Pepper Chicken”

Peruvian Chicken Thighs

Chicken: 2 lb chicken thighs, with skin 2-3 garlic cloves 2 Tbsp lime juice 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp ground cumin 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper Combine chicken ingredients and allow to marinate for at least 1 hour. Cook over grill or bake for 60-70 minutes at 375Continue reading “Peruvian Chicken Thighs”

Smoked Paprika Chicken Stew

Ingredients: 4 Tbsp olive oil, divided 1 Tbsp butter 2 c leeks, chopped 2 c celery, diced 2 garlic cloves 1 tsp red pepper flakes 2 lbs chicken breast, large diced 3/4 c all purpose flour 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1 Tbsp smoked paprika 4 c chicken stock 3/4 c white wine 3Continue reading “Smoked Paprika Chicken Stew”