This is a great go-to meal. Easy to make and yummy to everyone.
1 lb. ground meat
1/2 C. chopped onion
1 pkg. dry enchilada seasoning
1 1/2 C. water
8 oz. tomato sauce
16 oz. refried beans
1/2 C. evaporated milk
Toppings:
Cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, olives, gr. onion, chips, etc.
Brown meat & onion. Drain if necessary. Stir in enchilada seasoning, water and tomato sauce. Simmer 15 min.
Stir in beans & milk, heat through. Let it sit a bit if you want it to thicken up.
Serve over chips and add toppings.
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Carbonara
My whole family loves this recipe. Even the kids ask for seconds of this one
1 lb. pasta (bowtie or something fun)
1 lb. bacon
1 onion chopped
4-5 cloves pressed garlic
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
1 C. chicken stock/broth
2 egg yolks
1 C. parmesan cheese
1/2 C. cream, I used milk and thought it was fine
1-2 tsp. parsley
pepper to taste
The recipe doesn't call for it, but I think pieces of chicken or sliced mushrooms would also be great with this.
Get pasta boiling
Cut bacon into small pieces, 1/2 - 1" squares. Saute bacon, onion and garlic. Just before bacon is crispy, add red pepper flakes and cook until bacon is crisp.
Add chicken stock and simmer until it's reduced by half.
Beat yolks, 2/3 parmesan cheese, cream, parsley, and pepper together. Slowly add a ladel-full of pasta water to it.
Add cream mixture to bacon mixture and heat through. Let simmer a couple minutes until it thickens. Add to pasta and enjoy!
1 lb. pasta (bowtie or something fun)
1 lb. bacon
1 onion chopped
4-5 cloves pressed garlic
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
1 C. chicken stock/broth
2 egg yolks
1 C. parmesan cheese
1/2 C. cream, I used milk and thought it was fine
1-2 tsp. parsley
pepper to taste
The recipe doesn't call for it, but I think pieces of chicken or sliced mushrooms would also be great with this.
Get pasta boiling
Cut bacon into small pieces, 1/2 - 1" squares. Saute bacon, onion and garlic. Just before bacon is crispy, add red pepper flakes and cook until bacon is crisp.
Add chicken stock and simmer until it's reduced by half.
Beat yolks, 2/3 parmesan cheese, cream, parsley, and pepper together. Slowly add a ladel-full of pasta water to it.
Add cream mixture to bacon mixture and heat through. Let simmer a couple minutes until it thickens. Add to pasta and enjoy!
Grilled pineapple
just stumbled onto this recipe somewhere online, and it is soooooo good. It's a great side for a night of BBQ, or pretty much any other dish.
1 pineapple, skinned, cleaned and cut into spears.
3 Tbsp. honey
1 Tbsp. lime juice
1/4 tsp. black pepper
I ususally end up cutting the pineapple into 8 pieces lengthwise, then those into halves or thirds. You want the chunks big enough to grill without falling between the slats.
Combine honey, lime juice and black pepper in small bowl. Baste all sides of pineapple and (if you have time) let it marinate for a couple hours.
Place chunks on hot grill. You want it to cook hot enough that the outsides get carmelized and have nice grill marks, without making the inside mushy. Keep basting honey mixture onto the pineapple as it cooks.
1 pineapple, skinned, cleaned and cut into spears.
3 Tbsp. honey
1 Tbsp. lime juice
1/4 tsp. black pepper
I ususally end up cutting the pineapple into 8 pieces lengthwise, then those into halves or thirds. You want the chunks big enough to grill without falling between the slats.
Combine honey, lime juice and black pepper in small bowl. Baste all sides of pineapple and (if you have time) let it marinate for a couple hours.
Place chunks on hot grill. You want it to cook hot enough that the outsides get carmelized and have nice grill marks, without making the inside mushy. Keep basting honey mixture onto the pineapple as it cooks.
Garden pasta
I kind of made this up, but it turned out really good and is a great way to use up those home-grown tomatoes.
Fun pasta (my kids are more likely to eat bow-tie than anything else)
About 4 C. cut up tomatoes. (I cut cherry tomatoes in half, but I'm sure it'd work with other kinds)
2-5 cloves crushed/chopped Garlic
thyme
basil
oregano
rosemary
montreal steak seasoning
15 oz. ricotta cheese (I only had about half that and it was good, but a full container would be better probably)
1/2 - 1 C. parmesan cheese
Cook pasta.
Place tomatoes into pan heated with olive oil. Add spices. I just did a couple sprinkles of each. Let that heat and simmer for about 15 min. Tomatoes should break down a bit and make it liquidy.
Add cheeses to tomatoes and heat through. Pour over pasta.
Sausage would also really be good in this I bet.
Fun pasta (my kids are more likely to eat bow-tie than anything else)
About 4 C. cut up tomatoes. (I cut cherry tomatoes in half, but I'm sure it'd work with other kinds)
2-5 cloves crushed/chopped Garlic
thyme
basil
oregano
rosemary
montreal steak seasoning
15 oz. ricotta cheese (I only had about half that and it was good, but a full container would be better probably)
1/2 - 1 C. parmesan cheese
Cook pasta.
Place tomatoes into pan heated with olive oil. Add spices. I just did a couple sprinkles of each. Let that heat and simmer for about 15 min. Tomatoes should break down a bit and make it liquidy.
Add cheeses to tomatoes and heat through. Pour over pasta.
Sausage would also really be good in this I bet.
Pumpkin pancakes with apple cider syrup
I got this from Studio 5. It was a perfect (easy, quick and yummy) Halloween dinner and will be a new tradition in our house. Would be great for any breakfast too. Get the syrup started first so it'll be ready in time.
SYRUP
Ingredients:
1 ½ c. apple cider or juice
1 c. packed brown sugar
1 c. corn syrup
4 T. butter or margarine
1 t. lemon juice
¼ t. ground cinnamon
¼ t. ground nutmeg
Method:
In a saucepan, combine the syrup ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until slightly thickened. Let stand for a few minutes before serving.
PANCAKES
Ingredients:
2 c. all-purpose flour
2 T. sugar
4 t. baking powder
1 t. salt
1 t. ground cinnamon
4 eggs, separated
2 c. milk
1 c. canned pumpkin
4 T. canola oil
Method:
For pancakes, combine the dry ingredients in a bowl. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks, milk, pumpkin and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form; fold into batter.
Pour batter by ¼ cupfuls onto a hot greased griddle. Turn when bubbles form on top of pancakes. Cook until second side is golden brown. Serve with apple cider syrup. Garnish with whipped cream and sprinkle with nutmeg, if desired.
SYRUP
Ingredients:
1 ½ c. apple cider or juice
1 c. packed brown sugar
1 c. corn syrup
4 T. butter or margarine
1 t. lemon juice
¼ t. ground cinnamon
¼ t. ground nutmeg
Method:
In a saucepan, combine the syrup ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until slightly thickened. Let stand for a few minutes before serving.
PANCAKES
Ingredients:
2 c. all-purpose flour
2 T. sugar
4 t. baking powder
1 t. salt
1 t. ground cinnamon
4 eggs, separated
2 c. milk
1 c. canned pumpkin
4 T. canola oil
Method:
For pancakes, combine the dry ingredients in a bowl. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks, milk, pumpkin and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form; fold into batter.
Pour batter by ¼ cupfuls onto a hot greased griddle. Turn when bubbles form on top of pancakes. Cook until second side is golden brown. Serve with apple cider syrup. Garnish with whipped cream and sprinkle with nutmeg, if desired.
Pizza Crust
2 1/2 - 3 1/2 C. flour
1 Tbsp. yeast
1 tsp. salt
2-3 Tbsp. sugar
2 Tbsp. oil
1 C. hot water
Combine yeast, salt, sugar and 1 C. flour. Add water and oil. Mix and let rest about 5 min. Add remaining flour while mixing until a nice dough forms. Should be elastic but not too sticky. Knead in stand mixer for 3-5 minutes.
Cover and let rise at least 30 minutes. Roll out and make pizza or breadsticks.
Makes 1 large pizza. Bake at 425 for 15-20 min., until dark golden brown.
1 Tbsp. yeast
1 tsp. salt
2-3 Tbsp. sugar
2 Tbsp. oil
1 C. hot water
Combine yeast, salt, sugar and 1 C. flour. Add water and oil. Mix and let rest about 5 min. Add remaining flour while mixing until a nice dough forms. Should be elastic but not too sticky. Knead in stand mixer for 3-5 minutes.
Cover and let rise at least 30 minutes. Roll out and make pizza or breadsticks.
Makes 1 large pizza. Bake at 425 for 15-20 min., until dark golden brown.
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