Tuesday, September 22, 2009

VEGETABLE MEATLOAF

INGREDIENTS:
  • 1 pound ground beef,
  • 2 slice bread, torn into small pieces,
  • 2 eggs, beaten,
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrot,
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion,
  • 1 cup finely chopped green pepper,
  • 1 cup finely chopped celery,
  • 1 teaspoon salt,
  • 1 teaspoon each pepper and garlic powder, 2 cans (14 oz.) crushed tomato with basil;

DIRECTIONS:
In a large bowl combine all the ingredients (minus tomatoes)Place meat and vegetable mixture into a 8 in./8in. baking dish; top with crushed tomatoes, a dash of salt and drizzle with olive oil.
Bake for 45 minutes at 375 F. Serve with mashed potato and additional tomato and garlic sauce.

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

BELL PEPPER AND GARLIC SALAD








After deep frying the peppers, add minced garlic, salt and vinegar to taste. Let cool. Store in tightly sealed jars in the refrigerator until serving time.

FRUITY WAFFLE BOWLS

INGREDIENTS:
4-6 waffle bowls,
1 pk. vanilla instant pudding,
1-1/2 cups cold milk,
assorted fresh fruits,
cool whip topping for garnish;
Prepare vanilla pudding according to the instructions on the box. Spoon vanilla pudding half way into the waffle bowls. Top with your selected fresh fruits and garnish with cool whip. Refrigerate until serving time.


Tuesday, September 15, 2009

BANANA BREAD - FOOD NET WORK RECIPE-


Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 ripe bananas
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Butter a round cake pan.

Cream the sugar and butter in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

In a small bowl, mash the bananas with a fork. Mix in the milk and cinnamon. In another bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

Add the banana mixture to the creamed mixture and stir until combined. Add dry ingredients, mixing just until flour disappears.

Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Set aside to cool on a rack for 15 minutes. Remove bread from pan, invert onto rack and cool completely before slicing.

Monday, September 14, 2009

SUNDAY GRILL

Rib eye, fresh Italian sausages, breakfast sausages, smoked sausages...and more!!!
Baked beans, potato salad, green salad and garlic bread (not pictured) was served as side dish.
Chocolate cake, cheese danish, grapes, watermelon and assorted ice cream for dessert completed our Sunday get together meal. We had lots of fun!!!











Saturday, September 12, 2009

BEAN SALAD

INGREDIENTS:
1 cup red kidney beans,
1 cup garbanzo beans,
1 cup green beans,
1 cup corn,
1 cup red onion,
1 table spoon chopped fresh parsley,
2-3 tablespoons olive oil,
3/4 teaspoon salt,
2 -3 tablespoons vinegar;
Mix and serve!

Friday, September 11, 2009

Thursday, September 10, 2009

PIZZA

Thin crust with ham, tomato, green bell pepper, onion, mozzarella and white garlic cheese sauce.