Fesenjoon

This is a simple version that works on the stovetop or in a slow cooker. Plan to let this stew simmer for a long time. This recipe calls for chicken but ground meatballs are also very good. Ingredients: 2 large onions, thinly sliced 0.9kg skinless chicken legs or other chicken pieces (= 2 pounds) 2…

Spicy Beef Lentil Soup

Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 large onion, chopped salt & pepper, to taste 2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 3 celery ribs, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 large potato, chopped 2 tsp curry powder 1 tsp cumin 2 cups dry red lentils 2.5 cups beef, cubed 1 cup…

Italian Meat Loaf

Ingredients & Method: 1. In large bowl, combine: 1/2 cup cracker crumbs (11 crackers) 1 1/2 lbs ground  beef 16 oz can tomato paste (2/3 cup) 2 eggs 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper 3/4 tsp salt dash pepper Put 1/2 of mixture in the bottom of the pan. 2….

Deep Dish Ham Pot Pie

Ingredients: 2 cups cubed ham 1 can cream-of-chicken condensed soup 1/2 cup hash brown potatoes 1 cup grated cheddar cheese pepper to taste 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables 2 frozen pie shells Method: Cook mixed vegetables in boiling water for 2 minutes. Rinse in cold water and drain. Combine with soup and pepper, and set…

Swiss Chicken

Ingredients: 6-8 boneless chicken breasts 2 cans cream-of-mushroom soup 1/2 cup milk or little more – mixed in soup 1/4 lb. of butter (or margarine) – optional 2-3 cups of chicken stuffing (I use Wonder bread boxed stuffing) Swiss Cheese slices onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper Method: Cut breasts into small pieces and line…

Meatloaf

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef (approx 0.9 kg) 2 eggs 1 cup quick cooking oatmeal 1 cup ketchup 1 tsp dry mustard 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 3 tbsp onion flakes   Method: Mix all ingredients together and place in a loaf pan (9″ x 5″ x 3″). Cover the top of the meat with a…

Crepes

Ingredients: 2 eggs 2 cups skim milk 1 cup flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 capful vanilla extract Method: Spray a large frying pan with cooking spray and preheat at medium heat. In a blender, whip the eggs at high speed until well blended. Add the milk, flour, salt and vanilla. Continue to blend until the…

Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients for Filling: 1 medium cabbage, core removed 2 lb lean ground meat (beef, beef & pork, or chicken) 1 large onion, chopped 2 cups rice, cooked 2 or 3 eggs, beaten 1/4 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp dried marjoram (or substitute less oregano) 1 tsp poultry seasoning 2 tsp salt Ingredients for Tomato Sauce: 2…

Black-Eyed Pea Gumbo

Ingredients olive oil, for frying 1 medium onion, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 5 stalks celery, chopped 2 ½ cups chicken broth (for vegetarian option, use veggie stock) 1 cup brown rice 1 ½ cups dry black eyed peas, pre-soaked for 5-12 hours 1 jar salsa 1 can diced tomatoes 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped…

Gingered Pork Roast

Ingredients: 2.2kg (5 lbs) pork loin roast 3 tbsp flour 2 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp granulated garlic 1 tsp dried sage 1/3 cup apricot jam 1 1/4 tsp hot pepper sauce Method: Mix together flour and spices and then coat roast. Place roast on foil covered baking pan. Place a piece of foil loosely…

Sweet & Sour Chicken

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb boneless, cubed chicken (can also use drumsticks or thighs) 2 tbsp sesame oil (or olive oil) 2 cups green or red peppers, cut into strips 2 tbsp cornstarch 1/2 cup soya sauce 2 cans chunk pineapple 6 tbsp white vinegar 6 tbsp brown sugar 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp garlic…

Stromboli

Ingredients: 1 lb extra lean ground beef 1 onion, chopped finely 1 red pepper chopped fine 2 cups medium salsa 1 large can of kidney beans, drained & rinsed – one half reserved and mashed 2 packages of pillsbury pizza dough 2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese.   Method: Brown ground beef, add other ingredients….