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Budget Saver Beef Vegetable Soup
By ccavaletti
In a saucepan mix ground beef, vegetable juice, basil, garlic powder, tomatoes and vegetables
- 1 lb lean ground beef, cooked and drained
- 4 c vegetable juice
- 1/2 tsp basil leaves, crushed
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 (14.5) oz can tomatoes
- 1 (10 oz) pk frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 c corkscrew macaroni, uncooked
Strip Steak With Rosemary Butter
By ccavaletti
1. Stir together butter, rosemary, 1 tsp
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind, divided
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 (6-oz.) beef strip steaks (1/2 inch thick)
Caprese Burgers
By ccavaletti
In a food processor, combine the basil with the almonds and garlic and pulse until the almonds are finely chopped
- 2 cups basil leaves
- 1/4 cup salted roasted almonds
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- 1/4 cup grated Pecorino-Romano cheese
- Salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 pound ground beef chuck
- 1 pound ground beef sirloin
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into 6 slices
- 6 brioche hamburger buns, split
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
Sausage-Tortellini Soup
By ccavaletti
1. Sauté sausage, onion, and garlic in a Dutch oven over medium heat 8 minutes or until sausage crumbles and is no...
- 1 1/2 pounds hot Italian sausage, casings removed*
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 (15-oz.) cans Italian-style stewed tomatoes
- 1 (16-oz.) bag frozen cut green beans
- 1 (8-oz.) package sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 (8-oz.) can tomato sauce
- 4 beef bouillon cubes
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 medium zucchini, quartered and sliced
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1 (20-oz.) package refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Chickpea Vegetable Soup
By ccavaletti
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 c chopped onion
- 1/2 c chopped green bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (about 14 oz each) chopped tomatoes
- 3 c water (I mixed in some vegetable broth, too)
- 2 c broccoli florets
- 1 can (about 15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed, drained and slightly mashed
- 1/2 c (3 oz) uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary or 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 Tbsp lime or lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground red pepper
- 1/4 c pumpkin seeds or sunflower kernels (optional, I didn't use them)
Beef Stew
By ccavaletti
In a large bowl, toss the steak with the flour; season with salt and pepper
- 1 lb thin, boneless sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 Tbsp flour
- Salt and pepper
- 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 16 baby carrots, cut into thirds
- 1 rib celery, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1 onion, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1 c red wine
- 1 c beef broth
- 1/4 c canned diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1 yellow-fleshed potato (about 1/2 lb), peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
Beefy Tomato Soup
By ccavaletti
Brown ground beef in a large sauce pan; drain
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 c chopped onions
- 2 c carrots, sliced
- 14-1/2 oz can green beans
- 15-1/4 oz can corn
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 14-1/2 oz can stewed Italian tomatoes
- 15 oz can tomato paste
- 1 tsp celery seeds
- salt & pepper to taste
Chocolate Lover's Dream Cookies
By ccavaletti
In a bowl, beat oil, butter and sugars until well blended
- 6 Tbsp canola oil
- 1/4 c butter, softened
- 3/4 c packed brown sugar
- 1/2 c sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1-1/4 c all-purpose flour
- 1/2 c baking cocoa
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1 c white baking chips
- 1 c (6 oz) semisweet chocolate chips
Grilled Rib-Eye Steaks with Cola Steak Sauce
By ccavaletti
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring the cola, ketchup, steak sauce, lemon juice and zest, and ginger to a ...
- 1 cup cola
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup steak sauce, such as A.1
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed and finely chopped
- 1 loaf Italian bread, cut at an angle into 1-inch-thick slices
- 2 large red onions, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
- 3 14 ounces bone-in rib-eye steaks
- Extra-virgin olive oil
Thick 'N Hearty Chicken Cheese Soup
By ccavaletti
In a medium sauce pan, cook carrots and green onion in hot butter about 10 minutes or until tender but not browned
- 1 c carrots, shredded
- 1/4 c green onions, sliced
- 3 Tbsp butter or margarine
- 1/4 c all purpose flour
- 2 c milk
- 1 10-3/4 oz can chicken broth
- 1 12.5 oz can chicken
- 1 c cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/8 tsp black pepper