Monday, August 29, 2011

Taco Seasoning

This recipe is very simple and cuts back on the sodium that prepackaged seasonings contain. Add a few tablespoons to your cooked ground beef or chicken for your favorite mexican dish or tacos. Enjoy!




 Makes approximately 1/2 cup

3 tablespoons chili powder
3 tablespoons ground cumin
1 1/2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
Dash black pepper

Mix together and store in a container with tight fitting lid.

Homemade SpaghettiOs

I found a recipe online for SpaghettiOs. I tweaked it a bit. It is not perfect but tastes good. I think it is a cross between SpaghettiOs and Chef Boyardee Mini 123 & ABC pasta. Enjoy!




Serves 4

2 cans condensed tomato soup
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
pinch of salt
2 cups water
4 servings small pasta (I used ditalini)
1/3 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon margarine
1/4 cup milk
Tomato juice

In a large saucepan, bring tomato soup, garlic powder, salt and water to a boil. Add pasta and reduce heat to medium. Cook for 14 minutes, stirring pasta every minute. It will stick if you don't. Once pasta is tender, mix in cheese until smooth. Add margarine, milk and 1 cup tomato juice. Add more tomato juice to thin down, if desired.

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Goulash

This is a very easy meal and perfect for a cold day. Enjoy!




Serves 4

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 can petite diced tomatoes
1/2 cup tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
4 servings small cooked pasta, such as elbow macaroni or small shells

In a large pot over medium-high heat, brown ground beef, onion and green pepper. Drain fat. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Simmer on medium heat for 5 minutes. Add pasta, cook for 1 minute and serve.