Sunday, August 26, 2012

week of August 26, 2012

Sun - Homemade Pasta and Marinara

Mon - Pork Chops (see Jan 30 2012)
Tue - Panzenella
Wed - Sweet and Sour Chicken
Thur - Mexican Casserole (Pillsbury)
Fri - Eating out for anniversary


Marinara Sauce
5 cups fresh tomatoes, seeded, diced
1 14 oz can diced tomatoes with juice (or another 2 cups fresh tomatoes)
1 6 oz can  tomato paste
1 tbsp each fresh basil and oregano, chopped
2 tsp italian parsley, chopped
4 cloves garlic, pressed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped (optional)
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp granulated sugar
2 cups stock (any you prefer, I use veggie)
2 cups water
Salt and pepper to taste
In a large sauce/stock pan: Saute onion, green pepper in oil until tender, add garlic until fragrant. Add other ingredients. Simmer on med-low heat for at least 1 hour (3 hours best). Can refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze in air tight container(s) for up to 6 months.

for the pasta I will be using Giada DeLaurentis' recipe. (becuse you can do it in a food processor!) http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/corn-tortelli-with-tarragon-butter-recipe/index.html

Sweet and Sour Chicken Stir Fry

1 lb of your favorite stir fry meat sliced thin (chicken, pork, whole shrimp, beef, etc)
2 tbs of Asian seasoning OR 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, 1 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp soy sauce
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tbsp honey
2 tbsp oil for cooking meat
1 tbsp fresh ground ginger
1 bag of frozen stir fry veggies
Cook meat in oil on medium-high heat until done. Add other ingredients and heat until warm. Serve with rice or noodles.


Mexican Casserole http://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/mexican-casserole/6a56cf3e-c422-48c8-a117-9c22a498fd0d/

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