January 29th, 2009 
admin Tacos Ingredients: 1 lb. lean ground beef 1 small white onion, finely chopped 1 t. ground cumin 1/2 t. ground cardamon 4 T. chili powder 1 t. ground black pepper 1/3 C. tomato sauce In large skillet, saute ground beef until well browned, stirring occasionally. Drain fat. Add onion and seasonings. Reduce heat, cook while [...]
January 26th, 2009 admin Spaghetti with Meatballs Meatballs: 1 small onion 2 cloves garlic 1 lb. lean ground beef (or veal) 1 egg 1/3 cup breadcrumbs 1 tbsp. fresh parsley 1 tsp. dried oregano 1 tsp. salt (or to taste) 1/2 tsp. fresh black pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 400F. Finely chop onion and garlic and place in a [...]
January 22nd, 2009 admin Pasta Primavera This is a (virtually) fat free recipe that tastes great! Source: Cooking Without Fat Ingredients: 1 cup chopped onion 4 cloves garlic, chopped 4 Tbsp fat-free chicken broth 2 cans no-salt tomato sauce (15 oz each) 4 Tbsp honey 2 tsp crushed dried oregano 2 tsp crushed dried basil pinch white pepper (optional) [...]
January 19th, 2009 admin Macaroni Salad Ingredients: 2 12oz packages of elbow macaroni 6 hard boiled eggs 1 cup thinly sliced celery 1 red bell pepper, medium chopped 1 green bell pepper, medium chopped 2 tomatoes, medium chopped 1 can drained tuna fish 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise or Miracle Whip salt and pepper to taste Directions: Boil the macaroni [...]
January 18th, 2009 admin INGREDIENTS: 2 1/2 lbs ground beef or chuck (or turkey!) 2 large peppers, red or green, coarsely chopped 1 16 oz can diced tomatoes 1 large sweet onion, chopped 4 slices bacon 1 1/2 cups Italian breadcrumbs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons minced or pressed garlic 1/2 teaspoon basil 1/3 teaspoon oregano 1/3 [...]
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Tags: Ground Turkey, Italian Meatloaf, Meatloaf 
No Comments » January 17th, 2009 admin INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. beef, cut into cubes 2 tbsp. brown sugar 3 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 6 tbsp. ketchup 3 tbsp. flour 2 med. onions, minced 1 1/4 tsp. paprika 1 1/4 tsp. salt 3/4 tsp. vinegar 1 1/2 c. water 1 (6 oz.) pkgs. noodles DIRECTIONS: Brown meat on all sides in fry pan; add [...]
January 16th, 2009 admin This is quick, easy and very delicious! INGREDIENTS: 1 pkg. herb Rice A Roni mix 1 chicken pieces and seasoned 1/4 c. butter 1 (10 oz.) can cream of chicken soup 1/2 c. celery 1/2 c. chopped onion DIRECTIONS: Prepare Rice A Roni. Brown seasoned chicken slowly in butter. Spoon rice into casserole dish. Top [...]
January 15th, 2009 admin Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 2 lbs ricotta cheese 1 pkg non-spaghetti pasta (I used radiatore… looks like those Escher creatures that roll up into a ball.) 1 small can tomato sauce (or larger, depending on your tastes) Optional: Garlic, oregano, etc. to taste Grated mozzarella cheese in conjunction with the ricotta An ounce or [...]
January 15th, 2009 admin INGREDIENTS: 2 pounds beef stew cubes 1 (32 ounce) can tomato juice or V-8 cocktail 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 onion, sliced 1 stalk celery, sliced 1/4 teaspoon oregano 1 beef bouillon cube (optional) 3 or 4 carrots, sliced 4 or 5 potatoes, cubed 1 tablespoon flour 1 tablespoon sugar (optional) 1 1/2 tsp. salt [...]
January 14th, 2009 admin This is a protein packed food with a good serving of vegetables! INGREDIENTS: 1 pack firm tofu 1 broccoli head, cut into florets ½ colored bell pepper, diced 1 celery stack, diced ½ onion, sliced 2 roma tomatoes, chopped pepper flakes (optional) 2 cloves of garlic, minced ½” ginger, minced 2 tablespoons oil 1/3 cup [...]
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