Ingredients: 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 lb uncooked shrimp, large-size, peeled and deveined 1 cup grape tomatoes, cut in half 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes Salt and pepper 3 cloves garlic, minced 8 ounces spaghetti 1/2 cup reserved pastaContinue reading “Garlicky shrimp, zucchini and tomato pasta”
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Chicken Ragú
Ingredients: 16 ounces dry spaghetti 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 medium onion, chopped 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped 1 medium stalk celery, chopped 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/4 cup beef broth 4 cups marinara sauceContinue reading “Chicken Ragú”
Tomato paste leftovers
You know how recipes call for one tablespoon of tomato paste? Yet, they are most often sold in these cans with more than one tablespoon!! Here’s a trick for saving the leftovers. I spray an ice cube tray with non-stock spray. Spoon one tablespoon into each cube. Freeze. Pop out and into a freezer bag.Continue reading “Tomato paste leftovers”
Best homemade everyday cleaner!
I’m telling you! This is the best homemade everyday cleaner ever! One of my boys eats a clementine every morning when he wakes up. I kept some of the rinds, added vinegar and voila!! It is not sticky at all! Quart size mason jar with lid 10ish clementine peels. Or oranges. Makes sure the peelsContinue reading “Best homemade everyday cleaner!”
Cubano tacos
My youngest son, Dax, recently became obsessed with the idea of taco Tuesday. A phrase that I have used his whole life, but at almost eight years old, it’s now very important that we eat tacos on Tuesdays. 🤦🏽♀️ I love a taco! I also don’t like to eat any meal that regularly. I’ve hadContinue reading “Cubano tacos”
Beef skillet with celery root and leeks
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice 1 celery root, peeled and chopped into 1” pieces 2 large leeks, cut into 1” half moon pieces 1 lb ground beef 3 cloves of garlic, minced Salt and pepper 1/4 cup light soy sauce 1/4 cup water Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and season with ground pepper.Continue reading “Beef skillet with celery root and leeks”
40 clove pot roast
I have made 40 clove chicken in the past and loved it! Thought I would try it with beef. I believe 40 cloves of garlic will make anything taste good….maybe. 😉 Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil 3 pounds boneless beef chuck Salt and pepper 2 medium onions, peeled and chopped 1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeledContinue reading “40 clove pot roast”
Cranberry sauce
Ingredients: 12 oz fresh or frozen cranberries 1 cup sugar 1 strip lemon zest 2 Tbsp water Pinch of salt Empty a 12-ounce bag of fresh or frozen cranberries into a saucepan and transfer 1/2 cup to a small bowl. Add 1 cup sugar, 1 strip orange or lemon zest and 2 tablespoons water toContinue reading “Cranberry sauce”
Easy no-bake pumpkin cheesecake
Ingredients: 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened 1 cup canned pumpkin 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice 1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided 1 ready-to-use graham cracker crumb crust (6 oz.) Directions: 1) Beat cream cheese, pumpkin, sugar and pumpkin pie spice with mixer until blended. Gently stirContinue reading “Easy no-bake pumpkin cheesecake”
Butternut squash pasta with sage and brown butter
Ingredients: 1 small butternut squash, (1 to 1 1/2 pounds) seeded, peeled, and cut into 1-inch cubes 1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for the pasta water 4 ounces sliced bacon 1 pound short cut pasta 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 10 fresh sageContinue reading “Butternut squash pasta with sage and brown butter”
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