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”

Southwest Spicy Chicken Soup

Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 garlic clove 6 c chicken stock 2 cans (287 ml) Original Rotel tomatoes & chillies (use ‘Mild’ if you don’t want it too spicy) 1 can (19 oz) black beans 1 can (10 oz) corn kernels 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded 1 Tbsp chilli powderContinue reading “Southwest Spicy Chicken Soup”

Back to School Mini Banana Loaves

Ingredients: 2 c flour 2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 3 tsp cinnamon 3 eggs 1 c vegetable oil 1 1/2 c sugar 2 tsp vanilla 2 c mashed bananas (about 5) Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a mini loaf pan. In a large bowl, whisk together flour,Continue reading “Back to School Mini Banana Loaves”

Cherry Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce

Cherry tomatoes have a high water content which is why they are not usually used to make pasta sauce because you have to cook them down a long time, but they’re nice and sweet, so one could say it’s worth it. Ingredients: 4 lbs cherry tomatoes 2 Tbsp olive oil 5 garlic cloves, chopped 1Continue reading “Cherry Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce”

Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Ingredients: 1 1/2 c all purpose flour 1/2 c unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 c canola oil 1/2 c milk 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 c white sugar 1/4 c brown sugar, packed 1 1/2 c shredded zucchini 1/2 c semi-sweet chocolate chips Directions:Continue reading “Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins”

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”