Squashta aka Squash Pasta

Butter, for baking dish 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 large onions, halved and thinly sliced 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped, divided 1 pound rotini (radiatori also works well) 12 ounces winter squash puree 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, divided 1/2 cup Ritz crackers, crushed Salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 400°F. […]

Spaghetti Sauce

2 28-ounce cans tomato sauce 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes 1 28-ounce can tomato puree 2 6-ounce cans tomato paste 1 1/2 tablespoon dried basil 1 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano 1 pound ground pork 1 pound sausage 1 tablespoon fennel seed 2 cloves garlic, minced, divided 2 medium yellow onions, finely chopped 1 pound […]

Refried Beans

1 15-ounce can pinto beans 1 tablespoon oil 1 small clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon chili powder salt to taste

Saute bean in oil. Mash the beans and add chili powder and garlic. Continue to saute for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Allow some of the beans to brown. Add water as needed to keep […]

Lasagna

Sauce:

1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1/2 pound sausage 1 cup onions, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes 15 ounce can tomato sauce 1 1/2 tablespoon parsley flakes 1 1/2 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon crushed basil

Cheese mixture:

2 pounds cottage cheese 2 eggs, beaten 1/4 cup […]

Five Bean Stew

1 can garbanzo beans 1 can great northern beans 1 can pork ‘n’ beans 1 can kidney beans 1 can navy beans 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup yellow mustard 3/4 cup ketchup 1 1/2 cup diced ham 1/2 pound bacon 1 pound ground beef […]

Chicken Rolls

Rolls:

3 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons milk 1 tablespoon green onion, chopped 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped 8 ounce can refrigerated crescent rolls 1 tablespoon butter, melted 3/4 cup Ritz crackers, crushed 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage

Filling:

4 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons […]

Vegetable Soup

1/4 cup olive oil 1 small onion, minced or grated 2 cloves garlic 4 cups quality chicken broth 1 can tomato sauce 1 can diced tomatoes 2 cups water 2 carrots, peeled and sliced 2 stalks celery, sliced 1/2 head cauliflower, chopped 1 bunch broccoli, chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt pepper to taste 1 teaspoon […]

Homemade Soup Noodles

1 beaten egg 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons milk 1 cup flour Combine egg, salt, and milk. Add the flour to make a very stiff dough. Roll very thin on a floured surface, taking breaks to let the dough relax. Let stand for 20 minute. Cut the noodles into 3/8″ strips and 2-3″ long […]

Chicken Noodle Soup

2 cups milk 2 tablespoons flour 1 quart quality chicken broth (see note below) 1 tablespoon dried minced onions salt and pepper to taste 2-3 cups cooked chicken 8 ounces fresh or dried soup noodles Add milk to a large stock pot and whisk in the flour. Add the chicken broth, onions and salt […]

Clam Chowder

3 6-1/2 oz cans diced clams 2 ribs celery (about 1 cup, diced) 1 medium yellow onion (about 1 cup, diced) 2 medium potatoes, (about 2 cups, 1/2″ cubes) 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup flour 1 quart half-and-half 1/2 tablespoon salt pepper to taste 1/2 teaspoon sugar Drain clams, saving juice. Chop the vegetables […]