~ Shopping List ~ 4 medium ripe tomatoes 4 cloves garlic 2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded & chopped 2 tender celery stalks 1 medium red onion 1 red bell pepper, chopped 4 cups tomato juice 1/4 cup balsamic or red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil Worcestershire sauce to taste Optional: tabasco sauce ~ What to…
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Sharon’s pasta chili
Landing somewhere between a chili and spaghetti, this non traditional chili is always a favorite for kids and adults alike. ~ Shopping List ~ 1lb ground beef1 can chili beanstomato sauce (4 cans)1 medium to large onionchili pepper (to taste)spaghetti (to taste)water Optionals: cheese, corn chips ~ What to do ~ Brown ground beef with…
Shrimp Burgers
~ Shopping List ~ 1 lb raw shrimp 1 celery stalk with greens 1/2 small onion finely chopped 1/2 small green bell pepper 1 clove garlic 1 handful of fresh parsley leaves 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper zest of 1 lemon salt and pepper to taste olive oil for sauce 1/4 cup mayonnaise…
Roast Pork Loin
~ Shopping List ~ 3 teaspoons garlic, chopped 3 tablespoons fresh sage leaves, chopped 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3 lbs center cut boneless pork loin 1 cup good dry white wine (not cooking white wine) ~ What to do ~ Preheat oven to…
Fettuccine with Shrimp and Zucchini
~ Shopping List ~ 1 lb Fettuccine, dry 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1 medium zucchini 1 lb large shrimp 1 cup dry white wine (not cooking wine) 3/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon black pepper 4 tablespoons butter 6 lemon wedges dash chopped parsley ~ What…
Italian Bake
~ Shopping List ~ 3 lbs chicken breast (cooked and shredded) 6 sausages (cooked), optional 2 jars spagetti sauce 1 lb penne 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese (or italian cheese mix) 500 grams ricotta cheese 300 grams fresh, chopped, cooked spinach 1 medium onion 1 medium bell pepper ~ What to do ~ Cook pasta according…
Classic Chicken-Spinach Lasagna
~ Shopping List ~ ~ What to do ~ Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Cook lasagna noodles according to package. Sauté onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add chicken. Stir in pasta sauce and parsley. Simmer for 5 minutes. In a separate bowl combine ricotta cheese, spinach and egg. Assemble the lasagna: Spread…
Tuna Burgers
~ Shopping List ~ 1 (16 oz) can of tuna (packed in water not oil) 1 small onion 1/2 cup bread crumbs 2 eggs pepper to taste 1/4 cups peanut or vegetable oil buns ~ What to do ~ Mix first 5 ingredients together. Shape into patties. Heat oil and fry on each side 3-6…
Meatloaf
~ Shopping List ~ 1 lb ground meat (beef, pork and veal mix is excellent) bread crumbs 1/3 cup ketchup 1/4 cup water (or broth or beer) 5 dashed tabasco sauce 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce salt 1 package Lipton’s French Onion Soup Mix 1 egg slightly beaten ~ What to do ~ Preheat oven to…
Broccoli Soup
~ Shopping List ~ 1.5 cups broccoli, chopped 1/4 cups diced celery 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 cup chicken broth 2 cups milk 2 tablespoons cornstarch salt to taste pepper to taste dash ground thyme 1/4 cup cheddar cheese (optional) 3 tablespoons butter ~ What to do ~ Place vegetables in chicken broth, bring to…