Ingredients: 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed 1 cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 5 cups beef broth 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup red wine 4 large tomatoes – peeled, seeded and chopped 1 cup thinly sliced carrots 1/2 tablespoon packed fresh basil leaves 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1 (8 ounce) can tomato… Continue reading Italian Sausage Soup with Tortellini
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Stuffed Jack-O-Lantern Bell Peppers
Ingredients: 6 bell peppers, any color 1 pound ground beef 1 egg 4 slices whole wheat bread, cubed 1 small onion, chopped 1 small tomato, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup chili sauce 1/4 cup prepared yellow mustard 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees… Continue reading Stuffed Jack-O-Lantern Bell Peppers
Old Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie
Ingredients: 2 pounds cooked chicken, chopped 1 (15 ounce) can mixed vegetables 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of potato soup 1/4 cup milk 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley salt to taste 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie Directions: Preheat oven to 350… Continue reading Old Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie
Caramel Apple Pork Chops
Ingredients: 4 (3/4 inch) thick pork chops 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 2 tablespoons brown sugar salt and pepper to taste 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tart apples – peeled, cored and sliced 3 tablespoons pecans (optional) Directions: Preheat oven to 175 degrees F (80 degrees C).… Continue reading Caramel Apple Pork Chops
Stuffed Zucchini with Chicken Sausage
Ingredients: 2 zucchini, ends trimmed 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 links Italian-style chicken sausage, casings removed 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (optional) salt and ground black pepper to taste 1/2 sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, drained and chopped 1/2 cup dry bread… Continue reading Stuffed Zucchini with Chicken Sausage
Grilled Brown Sugar Pork Chops
Ingredients: 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1/2 cup apple juice 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger salt and pepper to taste 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/2 cup water 6 boneless pork chops Directions: Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, apple… Continue reading Grilled Brown Sugar Pork Chops
Boston Baked Beans
Ingredients: 2 cups navy beans 1/2 pound bacon 1 onion, finely diced 3 tablespoons molasses 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 cup ketchup 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup brown sugar Directions: Soak beans overnight in cold water. Simmer the beans in the same water until tender, approximately… Continue reading Boston Baked Beans
Mongolian Beef from the Slow Cooker
Ingredients: 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 1/2 pounds beef flank steak 3/4 cup water 3/4 cup soy sauce 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup shredded carrots 3 green onions, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root Directions: Spread cornstarch into a wide, shallow bowl. Dredge flank steak… Continue reading Mongolian Beef from the Slow Cooker
Spiced-Up Grilled Tater Wedges
Ingredients: 4 small baking potatoes, scrubbed 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/8 teaspoon mustard powder 1/8 teaspoon granulated garlic 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon celery salt 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley vegetable oil cooking spray 1/2 cup sour cream Directions: Place potatoes into a pot and fill… Continue reading Spiced-Up Grilled Tater Wedges
Canadian Pork Loin Chops
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard 1/4 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds 6 boneless pork loin chops, 1/2 inch thick 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, preferably dark amber (Grade B)… Continue reading Canadian Pork Loin Chops