week of Dec 24th 2017

Sun - Christmas Eve Dinner (see 2012)
Mon - Christmas breakfast (see Christmas Day 2012)
Tue - (going out to eat)
Wed - Ground Beef Nachos
Thur - Spaghetti Carbonara
Fri -  Pasta Fagioli
Sat - Ham Dinner (see Nov 20 2016)

Nachos
8-10 oz corn tortilla chips

2 lb ground beef

Taco Seasoning Packet

1 16 oz can black beans
1 7 oz can mexican-style corn
2-3 cups shredded mexican blend cheese
1 cup chunky salsa

• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup green onion, chopped
• 1 tomato, diced
• Cook ground beef according to taco seasining packet. Reserve 1/2 the meat for chili tomorrow.
• Preheat oven to 375F. Layer chips, beans, corn, salsa and cheese on a baking sheet. Bake 5-10 minutes until warm and the cheese is melted. Top with green onion, tomato, and dollops of sour cream.

Spaghetti Carbonara

1 lb dried spaghetti

1 lb low soduim bacon, diced

6 eggs (2 for sauce)

1 1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese

salt and pepper to taste

Brown bacon in a large skillet. Once bacon is crisp, remove from oil and set aside. Reserve drippings in a container. 

meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions.

Mix 1 egg, 1 yok in a mixing bowl. Temper the eggs with 2 tbsp of bacon grease and 1 a cup cooking liquid from noodles - drip in slowly and whisk vigorously, and continuously until mixed.

drain noodles when al dente

Add a few tablespoons of drippings back to skillet turn on to medium heat. add noodles to skillet. mix in egg mixture. Add in cheese. Mix until combined. Taste add salt and pepper as necessary.

Poach the other eggs for top.