HAMBURGER SOUP

HAMBURGER SOUP

INGREDIENTS: 1-2 lbs hamburger, 1/4 cup light olive oil, 1 chopped zucchini, 2 chopped boy choy stalks (or celery), 1 chopped carrot, 1 large chopped onion, 2 cups chopped cabbage, 4 cloves chopped garlic, 1 can diced tomatoes, 1 can of corn, 6 cups chicken stock, 1/4 cup chili garlic sauce, 1 tbs adobo chili paste(optional), 1 tbs each basil & parsley. Optional garnish: sour cream and shredded mexican cheese.

I cooked the hamburger in a skillet then put it in a colander to drain the fat. Meanwhile I sautéed the veggies in the garlic and oil for 10 minutes. Add everything else, including the meat and simmer for half hour. Garnish it however works for you!

QUICK & EASY TERIYAKI SAUCE

QUICK & EASY TERIYAKI SAUCE

INGREDIENTS: 

1/2 cup soy sauce, 2 cloves crushed garlic, 2 tbs fresh grated ginger, 1 tbs sesame oil, 2 tbs brown sugar, 1 tbs honey

Put everything in a saucepan and simmer for half hour. 

FENNEL STUFFED WITH GREENS & BEANS

FENNEL STUFFED WITH GREENS AND BEANS

INGREDIENTS: Fennel, olive oil spray and everything bagel seasoning. Escarole & beans sautéed in butter, garlic, crushed red pepper & chicken stock. Shredded mozzarella.

Roast the sprayed & seasoned fennel on foil at 400 for 20 minutes. Make a batch of escarole and beans (check out recipe on another part of this blog) Lower the oven to 350. Stuff the fennel, garnish with cheese and put back in the oven for 15 minutes.  

ROASTED GARLIC SPREAD

ROASTED GARLIC SPREAD

This picture looks strange, but trust me, this topping for our salmon was unbelievable!

INGREDIENTS: 10 cloves roasted garlic, 4 tbs grated parmesan cheese, 1 tsp chili garlic sauce, 4 tbs white wine, 1 tbs fresh basil chopped.

Mix everything together and use on meat, fish, with crackers....The possibilities are endless. 

M.E.'S MEATLOAF

M.E.'S MEATLOAF

I wasn't happy with any of the pics of my meatloaf, but trust me when I say this gluten free, incredibly flavorful and moist meatloaf is really great!

INGREDIENTS: 1 package meatloaf mix, 1 large chopped onion, 2 chopped celery stalks, 1/4 cup olive oil, 6 cloves chopped garlic, 1/2 cup chili sauce or salsa, 2 tbs chili garlic sauce, 1 cup chicken stock, 1 tbs parsley, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, 1 egg.

Garnish with a generous helping of sweet chili sauce and bacon.

Sauté oil, garlic, onion and celery until soft (about 8 minutes). While it's cooking mix the meat and the rest of the ingredients in a bowl. Mix the onion mix into the meat mixture and put into a meatloaf pan. Pour sweet chili sauce on top of the meat and layer bacon on the very top. Cook uncovered 350 for 75 minutes. 

MEAT HOT SAUCE

MEAT HOT SAUCE

ROCHESTER IS FAMOUS FOR GARBAGE PLATES WITH MEAT HOT SAUCE. I MADE ONE THAT TURNED OUT GREAT!

INGREDIENTS: 1 pound ground beef, 1/2 chopped onion, 2 tbs crushed garlic, 1/8 cup olive oil, 3 tbs brown sugar, 1 tbs each each cinnamon, cayenne, dark chili powder, cumin, allspice, salt, pepper,  3 tbs red hot, and one large shredded tomato (discard skin). 

Cook onion in oil until soft, add beef and garlic and cook for 5 minutes, add everything else and finish cooking until meat is done. 

MEXICAN BREAKFAST BOWL

MEXICAN BREAKFAST BOWL

INGREDIENTS: 2 corn tortilla bowls, 4 eggs, 1 chopped avocado, 1 large chopped tomato, 1/2 can refined beans, 4 tbs adobo sauce, 1/2 cup salsa, 1/2 cup sour cream, fresh cilantro, 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese

Mix the adobo sauce with the beans in a skillet, push to the side and cook the eggs over easy. Top the bean mix with the cheese. Heat the bowls in the oven. Put everything in a bowl and enjoy!