2 lb. ground beef 1 onion, diced 1 Tbs. butter or olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 Tbs. minced) 1 8 oz. box cream cheese 1 cup sour cream 2 cans diced tomatoes 1 can olives sliced 2 tsp. fish sauce or Worcestershire Sauce 2 tsp. rosemary (fresh is best) 2 tsp. oregano…
Beef Chili
I’ve noticed that busy days come in pairs. This meal makes plenty so you can put some away in the freezer or save some for lunch the next day, which is likely to be busy as well. 3 pounds ground beef 2 onions, chopped 2 cans (15 oz.) kidney beans, rinsed 2 cans (15 oz.)…
Caesar Dinner Salad
1 large head romaine lettuce Parmesan cheese, shredded 4 slices of homemade bread (or one slice per person) Butter Garlic powder 4 cooked chicken breasts (or one per person) 1 lemon 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 clove garlic 1/2 cup…
Spinach Chicken Lasagna
This dish costs a little more than some of the others, but it’s easy for company or a special family dinner. 1 can (4 oz.) mushrooms 1 can (15 oz.) diced tomatoes 1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste 3/4 cup water 2 teaspoons dried basil 2 teaspoons dried oregano 2 teaspoons dried thyme 1 pound…
Turkey Sausage
1 pound ground turkey 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon sea salt 1 teaspoon dried sage 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Brown turkey with butter in a skillet. Add seasonings and simmer 5 minutes.
Pizza
We’ve found that we can have this pizza on the table almost as fast as we can call take-out. It’s delicious and easy to customize. 1/2 pound homemade turkey sausage 1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste 3/4 cup water 2 teaspoons dried basil 2 teaspoons dried oregano 2 teaspoons dried thyme 4 cups shredded mozzarella…
Bruschetta Chicken Skillet
2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 1 onion, chopped 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 green pepper, chopped 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves 1 can (15 oz.) diced tomatoes 1 tablespoon dried basil 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar Juice of 1 lemon Cooked rice Shredded mozzarella and/or parmesan…
Pot Roast (Oven or Crockpot)
We typically use a rump roast when making roast beef. You can also use a round roast or a sirloin tip. Choose a size that will feed your family, plus a little for leftovers. Boneless rump roast, approximately 3 1/2 pounds 2 cups water 2 tbsp. dried, minced onion 1 tablespoon dried basil 1 tablespoon…
Sunday Dinner Casserole
2 pounds leftover cooked roast beef 4 medium potatoes 3 medium carrots 1 onion 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 tablespoons butter Steak seasoning Preheat oven to 400°F. Grab a cutting board and a big knife and cut the roast into bite-size pieces. Scrub the potatoes and cut them into bite-size pieces as well. Scrub the…
Goulash
The celery seed makes the difference in this simple comfort food. 2 pounds ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon celery seed 2 teaspoons sea salt 2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper 2 cans (15 oz.) diced tomatoes 2 cans (6 oz.) tomato paste 1 1/2 cups water 1 (1 lb.) package…
