week of Sept 9, 2012

Sun - Bolognese

Mon - Osso Buco with Roast Garlic Mashed Potatoes 
Tue - Beef Enchiladas
Wed - Brandied Pork Chops and Rice Pilaf (Pampered Chef recipe, contact me for recipe -PDF file AngelaLgsdn@aim.com)
Thur - Chicken Curry
Fri - Pesto Chicken Sandwiches and Parmesan Potatoes

Osso buco
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/turkey-osso-buco-with-parsley-and-rosemary-gremolata-recipe/index.html
This recipe calls for turkey legs, but you can use veal, beef or pork shanks as well. You can also do this recipe in a slow cooker instead of the oven - brown outside of meat first, the set on high for 6 hours.
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
4 baking potatoes, peeled and diced
4 roasted garlic cloves, pressed (roast garlic at 350F wrapped in foil for 15-20 minutes or until browned)
4 tbsp butter
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tsp salt and pepper
Boil potatoes in a large stock pan until tender, do not over cook. Mash with potato masher or a ricer keep in pan. Add garlic, butter, sour cream and salt and pepper. Mix over low heat until butter is melted and everything is incorporated. Serve in a serving bowl immediately. 

Beef Enchiladas

1 lb ground beef, browned and drained

1 (7 oz) can El Pato Salsa de Chile Fresco sauce

1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp paprika

10 - 12 corn tortillas (taco size)

10 - 16 oz Shredded Cheese

Mix sauces and spices in a bowl, and set aside. Warm the tortillas in the microwave for 30-60 seconds until flexible.

Spray a 9x13 rectangular baking pan with oil. To assemble the enchiladas, place tortilla in the pan, fill with a spoonful of beef, sauce mixture, and a sprinkling of cheese. Roll the tortilla up with the open side down. Repeat until pan is full. I usually do 12 total - 8 down lengthwise, an two sets of two on the side of the pan. Spread the rest of the sauce mix over the top. Sprinkle with cheese.

Heat in 350F degree oven for about 30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the middle is hot.

NOTE: the sauce is spicy, taste before mixing. If you prefer less spicy you can substitute more tomato sauce or use canned enchilada sauce instead.

Pesto Chicken Sandwiches and Parmesan Potatoes
http://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/pesto-chicken-sandwiches/70e135b8-f4e6-4794-bfa9-a679b264947d

Parmesan Potatoes

4 Baking Potatoes, sliced into thin circles

1 cup Kraft Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup flour

2 tbsp each salt and pepper

1 tbsp garlic powder

Put flour, salt, pepper, garlic, and cheese into plastic freezer bag (gallon size) and shake to mix. Put in potatoes and shake until potatoes are coated. Use butter to coat the cookie sheet. Lay potatoes on the sheet in single layer (no over lapping). Bake at 350 in the oven until potatoes are done and light brown - about 30 minutes. Turning potatoes over once.