Smoked Sausage Bean Pot

The recipe is a variation of Tex-Mex Bean Pot (with vegan alternative recipe), which includes green bell peppers and spicy bulk sausage, such as Jimmy Dean, neither of which we happened to have. The smoked sausage is very mild flavored and cannot be described as “spicy”, so we added the New Mexico Red Chile Caribe… Continue reading Smoked Sausage Bean Pot

Beef and Vegetable Barley Soup

2 tablespoons olive oil2 pounds boneless chuck steak, cubed2 small onions, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced½ teaspoon oregano8 cups boxed beef stock2 bay leaves1 bag (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables1 cup pearl barley Heat oil in large saucepan brown the beef. Stir in onion and garlic, cooking until onion is tender. Stir in oregano, broth, and… Continue reading Beef and Vegetable Barley Soup

Pork in Peanut Sauce for Pasta

1 pound ground pork1 tablespoon vegetable oil4 teaspoons sugar2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon minced peeled ginger root4 tablespoons soy sauce3 tablespoons lemon juice2 teaspoons dark sesame oil2/3 cup smooth peanut butter 1 pound spaghetti1 cup thin-sliced scallions1 cup hot water Cook pork in oil, breaking up lumps, until no longer pink. Add 2 teaspoons sugar,… Continue reading Pork in Peanut Sauce for Pasta

Spaghetti Pie (Mom)

Expert recipe. Expert writing down recipe quickly from friend or TV… Cook spaghetti (cooked al dente) mix with ricotta cheese, Parmesan, and egg, pepper, herbs, parsley – whatever (basil, oregano). In bottom of pie pan, spread out spaghetti mixture on top of a small amount of tomato sauce, make an indentation and line with mozzarella, fill… Continue reading Spaghetti Pie (Mom)

Chili Dog Chili (to make 2 full quarts)

“By KelBelAdded July 04, 2007 | Recipe #238646The method for making this chili is to boil the beef. Boiling the ground beef yields a smooth texture, perfect for chili dogs.” The first time I made this recipe, I doubled it, but everyone loved it so much that I did not have any extra to freeze,… Continue reading Chili Dog Chili (to make 2 full quarts)

Chili Dog Chili (food.com)

By KelBelAdded July 04, 2007 | Recipe #238646The method for making this chili is to boil the beef. Boiling the ground beef yields a smooth texture, perfect for chili dogs. 2 cups water1 lb ground beef1 medium onion, diced1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce2 garlic cloves, minced1 ½ tablespoons chili powder¾ teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground… Continue reading Chili Dog Chili (food.com)

Lasagna (Barilla No Boil Noodles)

1 box (9 ounces) Barilla No-Boil Lasagna Noodles2 eggs15-ounce container ricotta4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (16 ounces, divided)½ cup grated Parmesan cheese1 pound bulk Italian sausage or ground beef, browned and drained48 ounces marinara sauce (approximately 6 cups) Preheat oven to 375°. Grease a 13" x 9" x 3" pan. Remove 16 Barilla lasagna sheets… Continue reading Lasagna (Barilla No Boil Noodles)

Lasagna (Family Circle, May 1966)

This is a classic recipe where you have to boil your own noodles first. Texturewise, it comes out just like my grandma’s lasagna. I have typed the recipe exactly as I found it on the violet-bordered index card that came in May, 1966, bound between the glossy pages of Family Circle. “Always tops! Recipe makes… Continue reading Lasagna (Family Circle, May 1966)

Lemony Herb Pasta

1 container (15 ounces) part skim ricotta cheese5 tablespoons lemon juice2 teaspoons lemon zest¼ cup grated cheese1/3 cup chopped parsley1 tablespoon olive oil½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon pepper1 pound penne pasta1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1" pieces8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. In a… Continue reading Lemony Herb Pasta

Pasta with Peas and Ham

We made this for the first time the other night, all because of my blogging these recipes. I used extra virgin olive oil and a ham slice in it. We all liked it, with one criticism, that the taste of the olive oil clashed with the taste of the ham. My advice is to either… Continue reading Pasta with Peas and Ham