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Meatloaf
By GrandmaFred
Boston Market meatloaf
- 1 c. tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 tbl. Kraft barbeque sauce
- 1 tbl. sugar
- 1 1/2 lb. ground beef (7% fat is best) (can add some mild Italian sausage)
- 1/2 c. wheat germ (optional)
- 6 tbl. flour
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- dash garlic powder
Roasted Cauliflower Steaks
By GrandmaFred
Cauliflower steaks are roasted in the oven in a drizzle of olive oil and baked until golden brown and served with a...
- 2 heads cauliflower
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, torn
Spanish Omelet
By GrandmaFred
Spanish Omelet
- Sauce:
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 c. canned tomatoes
- 1 small green pepper, chopped
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- 2 tbl. olive oil
- salt, pepper to taste
- 1/4 c. wheat germ (optional)
- leftover chicken, ham or roast beef
- Omelet:
- 3 eggs
- 2 tbl. water
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- pepper to taste
- 1 tbl. margarine
Crispy Chicken Thighs with Poblanos and Onions
By GrandmaFred
Southern Living JANUARY 2013
- 3 1/2 to 4 lb. skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (about 7 thighs)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 3 large poblano peppers, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 large white onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup crumbled queso blanco
Pasta e Fagioli
By GrandmaFred
Pasta, beef and vegetable soup
- 1/4 c. olive oil
- 1/2 lb. ground beef (7% fat is best)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 10 c. low salt chicken broth
- 1 can cannellini beans, drained
- 1 can kidney beans, drained
- 4 stalks celery, thinly sliced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1/2 c. minced Italian parsley
- 1/2 c. minced basil leaves
- 2 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tbl. tomato paste
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 lb. ditalini pasta
- salt and pepper to taste
Eggplant Parmigiana
By GrandmaFred
Italian Eggplant Casserole
- 1 large eggplant
- salt,pepper
- 1 c. Italian dry bread crumbs
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- olive oil
- 1 1/2 c. marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 c. tomato sauce
- 1/2 lb. mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1 tsp. basil
- 1/4 c. grated Parmesan (fresh is best)
Crusty Beef, Cheese and Noodle Casserole
By GrandmaFred
Crusty beef, cheese and noodle casserole
- 2 tbl. oil
- 1 chopped onion
- 2 lbs. ground beef (7% fat is best)
- 40 oz. meatless mushroom marinara sauce
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 lb. fine noodles, cooked and drained
- 1 lb. sharp cheddar, shredded
- seasoned salt
Turkey Stuffing
By GrandmaFred
Turkey stuffing
- 1 loaf of bread
- 1 c. chopped onion
- 1 c. chopped celery
- 1 c. raisins (optional)
- 4 eggs, slightly beaten
- salt, pepper, poultry seasoning, sage, and thyme to taste
Elegant Beef and Vegetable Platter
By GrandmaFred
Elegant Beef and Vegetable Platter
- Dressing:
- 1-2 heads leaf, bibb or Boston lettuce
- 1 1/2 lb. lean cold rare roast beef, very thinly sliced
- 6 c. seasonal vegetables (e.g., blanched whole green beans, julienned carrots, broccoli florets, asparagus spears, cherry tomatoes, whole button mushrooms, sweet onion sliced into rings)
- 1 c. French dressing
- 2 tbl. finely chopped green pepper
- 2 tbl. sweet pickle relish
- 2 tsp. chives
- 1 tsp. paprika
Instant Gazpacho
By GrandmaFred
Cold spicy tomato soup instantly
- Mr. and Mrs. T's Bloody Mary Mix, chilled
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1/4 c. chopped cucumber, unpared
- 2 tbl. chopped green pepper
- 2 tbl. chopped onion