Mon - Pork Verde (Crock Pot) Tacos
Tue - Taco Salad
Wed - Spagetti and Sauce
Thu - Hong Kong Style Noodles
Fri - Waffles for Dinner
Meat Sauce (marinara)
1 lb ground italian bulk sausage
5 cups fresh tomatoes, seeded, diced
1 14 oz can diced tomatoes with juice (or another 2 cups fresh tomatoes)
1 14 oz can diced tomatoes with juice (or another 2 cups fresh tomatoes)
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| Meat Sauce |
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)
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)
1 cups water
Salt and pepper to taste
In a large sauce/stock pan: Brown sausage, drain and set aside. In same pan saute onion, green pepper in oil (if needed) 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.
Salt and pepper to taste
In a large sauce/stock pan: Brown sausage, drain and set aside. In same pan saute onion, green pepper in oil (if needed) 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
Taco Salad
1 (about 11 oz) sack Doritos or any corn tortilla chips
1-2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (using left over from roast chicken) OR 1 lb Ground Beef, browned, crumbled and drained
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 package taco seasoning
1 cup lettuce or cabbage
3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 can black beans
Handful cilantro leaves, chopped
Juice of 1 lime
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| Beef Taco Salad |
2 cups each shredded Monterey Jack and sharp Cheddar cheese
Salsa and sour cream or salad dressing (optional)
Sprinkle chicken with taco seasoning. Heat chicken and beans, on stove or microwave until hot. Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, remaining onions, jalapenos, cilantro, and the juice of the lime in a large bowl.
Layer salad: chips on bottom, then meat mix, veggie mix, handful of lettuce or cabbage, top with cheese, and salsa and sour cream or salad dressin
Spaghetti and Sauce
Cook pasta according to package.
Warm up sauce from Sunday.
Hong Kong Style Noodles http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/hong-kong-style-noodles-with-chicken-and-vegetables-recipe/index.html
Waffles
I like Krusteaz Belgian Waffle mix. I like to add an additional tsp of vanilla extract to the batter. serve with browned sausage or bacon.
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