Roast Beef

Ingredients:3 lb. beef chuck roast4 large potatoes4 carrots2 green bell peppers2 onions1 bay leaf1 qt. beef broth2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper Equipment needed:Dutch ovenRoasting pan Directions:Preheat oven to 375°F. Rinse and drain vegetables.  Peel potatoes and carrots. Chop vegetables […]

Ranch Meatloaf

Ingredients:1 lb. ground beef, 95% lean1 large egg½ cup plain breadcrumbs1 small onion, finely grated or finely chopped½ cup ranch dressing (I like Aldi’s brand the best!)1 teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon black pepper PAM® Non-Stick Cooking Spray Equipment needed:Roasting pan, aluminum sheet pan […]

Nanna Tacos

Ingredients:2 or 3 chicken breasts, cooked then shredded or cubed 2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes 1 cup instant rice (add more if needed)1 green bell pepper, diced1 onion, diced 1 jalapeno, diced with (hotter) or without (milder) seeds4 oz. […]

Meatloaf

Ingredients:1 lb. ground beef, 95% lean1 large egg1 tablespoon Italian seasoning (basil, oregano, rosemary)½ cup breadcrumbs (or oatmeal)1 small onion, finely chopped or grated2 tablespoons ketchup1 tablespoon mustard1 teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon black pepper PAM® Non-Stick Cooking Spray Equipment needed:Roasting pan, aluminum sheet […]

Lemon Pepper Chicken

Ingredients:1 whole chicken (approximately 4 lbs.)2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 teaspoons McCormick’s® Lemon & Pepper Seasoning½ teaspoon salt Equipment needed:Roasting pan Directions:Place chicken in a roasting pan. Rub outside of the chicken with olive oil. Thoroughly wash hands before continuing. Sprinkle chicken with lemon […]

Lasagna

Ingredients:28 oz. can Red Gold Crushed Tomatoes6 oz. can Contadina Tomato Paste1 lb.95% lean ground beef, cooked16 oz. lasagna noodles, cooked16 oz. ricotta cheese 16 oz. mozzarella cheese, shredded8 oz. grated Parmesan cheese2 large eggs2 teaspoons Italian seasonings2 teaspoons garlic powder1 teaspoon parsley½ teaspoon salt½ […]

Italian Meatballs

Ingredients:1 lb. ground beef, 95% lean1 large egg½ cup Progresso® Breadcrumbs Italian Style¼ cup Kraft® Grated Parmesan Cheese2 cloves garlic, minced1 shallot (or small onion) finely chopped or grated 1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper […]

Italian Beef

Ingredients:1 chuck roast, lean (approximately 2-3lbs.)32 oz. Swanson® Beef Broth or Stock12 oz. jar of Pepperoncini peppers (mild or hot)1 teaspoon dried rosemary1 teaspoon garlic powder1-2 teaspoons Wyler’s® Beef Flavor Instant Bouillon Powder (before serving if salt is needed)6 Milano® 6″ French Rolls8 oz. Sargento® […]

Honey Mustard Chicken

Ingredients:2 or 3 chicken breasts½ cup honey½ cup Grey Poupon® Dijon Mustard 1 small onion, sliced1-pint button mushroom, sliced2 tablespoons olive oil½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon black pepper Equipment needed:Frying panSpatula Directions: Rinse and drain chicken. Blot dry with a paper towel. Place chicken breasts in […]

Grilled Cheese

Ingredients:2 slices white bread2 slices of American cheese2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Equipment needed:Non-stick frying pan Plastic spatula Directions:Butter one side of both slices of bread.  Sandwich cheese between two slices of bread, buttered side out. Heat oil and one teaspoon of […]