Beef Cabbage and Tomato Layers

What You Need:
1/2 C of pearl barley, rinsed and drained well
1 C of water
1/2 t of salt
1/4 t of pepper
8 intact large green cabbage leaves, divided
2 (14 oz.) cans of diced tomatoes
1 T of lemon juice
2 T light brown sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, grated
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 t of parsley flakes
2 [...]

A Bowl of the Controversial Red

When talking about a bowl of red you are not only speaking of a bowl of chili but also about controversy that has been around for decades. Just the word chili brings controversy to this delicious meal. Why call it chili when it’s a warm delicious food that eaten mostly in the dead of winter? [...]

Dutch Oven Chili Bake

What You Need:
1 small onion, chopped
1 1/4 C of white rice
1 1/4 C of beef broth
1 (26 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 lbs. ground chuck
1 (4 oz.) can green chilies, drained and diced
1 t of salt
1 t of ground cumin
1 t of dried oregano
2 C zucchini, shredded
1 (14 oz.) can petite diced [...]

White Beans with Sausage and Tomatoes

What You Need:
1 onion, halved and sliced thin
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 (14 oz.) cans of Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
2 t dried thyme
1 t celery seeds
1/2 t of salt
1/4 t of pepper
6 (1 ½ lbs.) sausage links
1 zucchini, sliced thin
2 (14 oz.) cans diced tomatoes, drained
How to Make It:
Spray the bottom and sides of [...]

Hodge Podge Chicken Dinner

What You Need:
1 small onion, sliced thin
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes
1 t dried basil
1 t dried oregano
1 t dried marjoram
2 C of bow tie pasta
1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs
1/2 t salt
1/4 t of pepper
5 garlic cloves, chopped
1 C of carrots, sliced
1 C of cauliflower florets
1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into thin strips
How [...]

Big Blue Sea Stew

What You Need:
2/3 C of water
2 C rotini pasta
1 t of olive oil
16 shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 lb. sea scallops
1/2 t of salt
¼ t of pepper
1 small onion, diced
6 garlic cloves, crushed
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into slices
1 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into slices
4 fresh tomatoes, chopped
1 small zucchini, [...]

Macaroni and Vegetables with Double Cheese

What You Need:
4 C of macaroni
1 1/3 C of water
1 T olive oil
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
1 (8 oz.) pkg. mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
5 garlic cloves, chopped and divided
1 t dried oregano, divided
1/2 t salt
1/4 t of pepper
2 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into thin strips
3 C of [...]

Zucchini and Cheese Tortilla Rolls

What You Need:
4 scallions, chopped
1 large zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1 inch slices
2 T fresh cilantro, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch strips
1 (8 oz.) pkg. mozzarella cheese, finely shredded and divided
1 (26 oz.) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
3 green chilies, stemmed, seeded and chopped
3 tomatoes, chopped
4 [...]

Seasoned Tropical Shrimp

What You Need:
1/2 of an onion, sliced thin
6 garlic cloves, crushed
1 t of ginger
1 sweet potato, halved lengthwise and sliced into 1/4 in. pieces
1 1/2 lbs. shrimp
3 bananas cut into 1/4 in. slices
1 bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into thin strips
1/2 T of water
1 T of sugar
1 t red pepper flakes
4 T of white [...]

Have a Warm and Hearty Bowl of Homemade Soup

For many, soup is considered to be the main meal of the day. Homemade soups are most often concocted from the imagination instead of a recipe and are passed down through generations of many skilled cooks. Home grown vegetables, market produce, leftovers and seasonings have found their place in many of the homemade soups we [...]

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