Barbecued Beef

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups ketchup 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons prepared Dijon-style mustard 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 (4 pound) boneless chuck roast   Directions: In a large bowl, combine ketchup,… Continue reading Barbecued Beef

Baked Ziti with Sausage

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package dry ziti pasta 1 pound mild Italian sausage 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese 1 egg 1 large yellow onion, minced 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 1/2 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce, divided 1 (8 ounce) package shredded… Continue reading Baked Ziti with Sausage

Zesty Slow Cooker Chicken Barbecue

Ingredients: 6 frozen skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 (12 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce Directions: Place chicken in a slow cooker. In a bowl, mix the barbecue sauce, Italian salad dressing, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over the chicken. Cover, and… Continue reading Zesty Slow Cooker Chicken Barbecue

Texas Chicken Quesadillas

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 1 onion, sliced into rings 1 tablespoon honey 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into strips 1/2 cup barbeque sauce 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 8 (10 inch) flour tortillas Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).… Continue reading Texas Chicken Quesadillas

Brown Rice Fettuccini with Crimini Mushrooms and Roasted Eggplant

Ingredients: 2 round Italian eggplants 1/2 cup (125 mL) extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt, divided Pinch of pepper 3 fresh tomatoes, quartered 1 large onion, diced 4 garlic cloves, smashed 6 sprigs fresh thyme 1 bay leaf 2 cups (500 mL) quartered crimini mushrooms 1 Tbsp (15 mL) balsamic vinegar 1… Continue reading Brown Rice Fettuccini with Crimini Mushrooms and Roasted Eggplant

Slow Cooker Pork Chops

Ingredients: 6 boneless pork chops 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup ketchup 2 cloves garlic, crushed salt and pepper to taste   Directions: Place pork chops in slow cooker. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over pork chops. Cook on Low setting for 6 hours, until internal temperature… Continue reading Slow Cooker Pork Chops