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Pumpkin Lasagna

Happy first day of October. This Pumpkin Lasagna is a favorite fall dish at our house. It’s even better the next day. Ingredients: One box Oven Ready lasagna noodles 2 15 oz cans Pumpkin Puree 2 C Ricotta Cheese 1/2 TB Cinnamon 1/4 tsp Vanilla 1 egg 1 large Sweet Yellow Onion (finely chopped) 1 TB garlic 1 tube Jimmy Dean Sage Sausage 2 C Mozzarella 2 C Parmesan Basil BÉCHAMELSAUCE Jarred White or Vodka Sauce Dash of Fresh Nutmeg 3/4 C Parmesan S&P Method: Heat 1 TB EVOO in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent, 6 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 2 more minutes. Add the sausage and cook until brown, breaking it up. Combine Pumpkin Puree, Egg, Ricotta Cheese, cinnamon, and vanilla. In a medium sauce pan combine all Béchamel ingredients and warm through. Build your lasagna in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish: Start with a layer of Béchamel sauce, then top with a layer of noodles. Layer pumpkin mixture, sausage, cheese (1/2 mozzarella 1/2 Parmesan), noodles,…

Chili and Cornbread Parfait

Cornbread Croutons Buy prepared cornbread. (Dan’s is great) Cut bread into chunks and drizzle with EVOO and salt. Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes For parfait layer: Chili Cornbread Croutons Shredded Cheese Chili Cornbread Croutons Top with- cheese, sour cream, guacamole, jalapeño peppers, and one more cornbread crouton Chili Con Carne 2 pounds extra lean ground chuck 1 large onion, diced 1 red or green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 cartons mushrooms 2 15-ounce can diced tomatoes, or diced tomatoes with chiles 2 cups beef stock, plus more as needed 1 bouillon cube or 1 TB paste 1 bottle dark beer 1/2 cup canned tomato sauce, or 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 tablespoons chili powder, or more to taste 1 tablespoon ground cumin, or more to taste 1 teaspoon oregano 2 15-ounce cans chili beans with sauce 1 tablespoon chocolate chips Optional for serving: Chopped fresh cilantro, grated cheese, sliced green onions, sour cream, tortilla chips, Mexican hot sauce Smoke the meat and vegetables for 1 hour (optional). Break the meat up into small…

Spicy grilled shrimp

My sister made us the most delicious salad today at her new home. Her grilled shrimp were amazing! Skewer raw shrimp Sprinkle with Tajin Grill for 3 minutes on each side and baste with- Butter Tajin Garlic powder Cayenne pepper Black pepper Brush remaining butter sauce on shrimp after grilling. ETC. My favorite part of the salad besides the grilled veggies and feta was the brown rice she added right on the salad. So good!

Cheese Filled Meatballs with Creamy Polenta

I will never eat noodles with meatballs again. This meal is like a dream come true and I’ve eaten it three nights in a row as proof. POLENTA Traditional Italian Polenta (pre-cooked polenta in the log form found at most grocery stores) Milk 1/2-3/4 C Parmesan cheese S&P TOMATO SAUCE 28 oz canned tomatoes 1-2 TB sugar 1 TB Italian spices 1 jar tomato sauce MEATBALL 2 lb extra lean ground beef (96% lean) 3/4 C crumbled Caramelized onion cheddar cheese (Trader Joes) 1/2 Yellow onion, grated with zester 2 TB garlic 3 slices wheat bread, soaked in milk and crumbled 2 TB Worcestershire sauce 2 TB Italian spices (basil, oregano) S&P Heat polenta in sauce pan and add milk as needed to thin out. Add Parmesan until melted through and S&P. Heat canned tomatoes, sugar, and spices and reduce by half. Add jarred tomato sauce and continue to warm through. Combine all meatball ingredients and form into 1 1/2 inch balls. In a sauté pan sear meatballs in EVOO on a couple of sides. Add meatballs to tomato sauce…

Casear Brussels Sprout Salad

Mixing up a basic salad to keep my dinner time fresh and interesting! Sliced Brussels sprouts Shaved Parmesan Prosciutto or Bacon, crumbled Chicken breast, sliced Caesar Dressing- 2 parts store bought Caesar Dressing 1 part fresh lemon juice 1 part EVOO S&P ETC. I never make Caesar dressing, so I find adding some lemon juice and olive oil make it taste homemade and less bottled. This works for other store bought dressings as well. Adding some vinegar or citrus and oil to dressings can make it taste fresher. Torn croutons would be fantastic on this too.

Grilled Cheese with Peaches

Grilled Cheese with Peaches on the docket for after church today. Wheat bread, lightly buttered Layer- Cheddar cheese, grated Citrus, ginger sharp cheddar (2nd type of cheese) Fig jam Chicken breast, sliced Peaches, sliced Grill sandwich and top with fried egg!

Chicken Sliders on Sweet Potato Waffle Fries

Football is right around the corner!! Try these delicious and easy Chicken Burger Sliders on Sweet Potato Waffle Fries! Buy Sweet potato waffle fries and bake according to package directions. Chicken burger- 1 1/12 lb Ground chicken 1/2 onion, grated 1/4 C Parsley, chopped finely 2 tsp Garlic salt Ground Pepper Combine chicken mixture until combined. Form into small sliders and grill or Traeger for just a couple of minutes on each side. Layer chicken burger, dill pickle, tomato, and avocado on each waffle fry and top with one more. Serve with Ketchup and mustard.

Smoked Salmon Tartine

I’m staring at piles of laundry so of course I decide to make myself lunch instead! Loved it so much it’ll be dinner too. Baguette, sliced down the center Plain cream cheese or mayo (yes, add just a little) Smoked salmon, fresh salmon, leftover salmon. Any and all work. Arugula or spinach with lemon juice and EVOO Peas Top with a little more lemon juice and generous dash of salt and ground pepper.

Blackened Chipotle Fish Tacos

I’d like a side of fish tacos with my Chipotle Aioli please! Im in love with these blackened fish tacos with chipotle aioli, cheddar cheese, green cabbage, and mango relish. CHIPOTLE AIOLI 5 TB mayo 2 TB sour cream 2 -3 tsp chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (just the sauce) 1-2 garlic clove minced 1⁄2 tsp cumin 1/2 lime, juiced Sea Salt & ground pepper, to taste Blend all ingredients and chill BLACKENED FISH RUB Combine: 1 TB hot paprika 1 TB kosher salt 1 TB garlic powder 1 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 tsp onion powder 1 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1 1/2 tsp dry mustard 1/2 tsp cayenne (or less) Start with your favorite fish. Mahi Mahi, Tilapia, Red Snapper, etc. Coat pan in a lot of butter (no wonder I love it so much). Coat fish in seasoning and sauté on a high heat. Don’t move fish for 1-2 minutes or until it lifts easily from the pan. Flip for 1-2 minutes.

Cobb Salad Wraps

Why have I never thought to do this? Grilled Tortilla Chicken, cut into chunks Tomatoes Bacon Blue cheese Hard Boiled Eggs Avocado Cucumber Romaine lettuce Balsamic Vinaigrette Definitely making this when I get home!