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”
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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”
Mexican Lasagna
10 small four tortillas 1 can refried beans 1 red pepper, diced 1/2 onion, diced 1 lb ground beef 1-2 Tbsp taco seasoning 10 oz Rotel 1 can (19 oz) black beans 1 can (19 oz) corn, drained 1/2 c salsa 4 oz (1/2 c) cream cheese, cut into small cubes 1 small bunch ofContinue reading “Mexican Lasagna”
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”
Kofta Burgers
1 lean ground beef 1 onion, grated (squeeze out the juice) 1 bunch parsley, chopped 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 tsp cinnamon Combine all ingredients and form into burgers – Grill!
Lemon Rice
2 c long-grain rice Olive Oil 1 medium onion 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 c orzo 2 lemons, juiced, plus the zest of 1 lemon 2 c chicken broth 1 tsp salt 1 large handful, chopped parsley Soak rice for 15-20 minutes Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add onion and cook until translucent.Continue reading “Lemon Rice”
Easy Lasagna with Extra Veggies
I like to make a batch of roasted veggies to serve on the side of any dish I make during the week. If you don’t have any made up and don’t feel like making them, they can easily be left out. What makes this recipe ‘easy’? Well, it assumes the roasted vegetables have already beenContinue reading “Easy Lasagna with Extra Veggies”
