Lemon Fusilli with Spinach

Lemon Fusilli with Spinach {Lindsey Eberhart} 

1 tablespoon good olive oil

1 tablespoon minced garlic (2 cloves)

2 cups heavy cream

2 lemons

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 pound dried fusilli pasta (or rotini)

1/2 pound baby arugula (or spinach or a mix of the two- arugula is a bit more bitter but adds a nice bite)

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan

1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved (I like more- like a pint and a half or two!)

Directions

Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the garlic, and cook for 60 seconds. Add the cream, the zest from 2 lemons, the juice of 2 lemons, 2 teaspoons of salt, and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until it starts to thicken.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add 1 tablespoon of salt and the pasta, and cook according to the directions on the package, about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain the pasta in a colander and place it back into the pot. Immediately add the cream mixture and cook it over medium-low heat for 3 minutes, until most of the sauce has been absorbed in the pasta. Pour the hot pasta into a large bowl, add the arugula, Parmesan, and tomatoes. Toss well, season to taste, and serve hot.

Serve with steamed broccoli, grilled asparagus, whatever yummy veggie. 

If we are feeling like adding more carbs, a nice crusty bread works too. 

It's delicious!  This makes enough for 8 adults. Leftovers are fought over. Enjoy!!!!

Black Bean Taco Soup

Black Bean Taco Soup {Six Sisters' Stuff}

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey tastes so good in this recipe too!)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 package mild taco seasoning mix
1 16 oz can corn (undrained)
1 16 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed (you could use kidney beans or pinto beans)
1 14 oz can stewed tomatoes
1 14 oz can diced tomatoes
1 8 oz can tomato sauce
1 4 oz can diced green chilis
tortilla chips
Other taco toppings you like (cheese, sour cream, avocado, etc)

Directions:
Brown meat and onion, drain.
Stir in taco seasoning, corn, black beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and green chilis. Simmer on low heat for 20 to 30 minutes.
Serve with tortilla chips and your favorite toppings.

This makes an easy freezer meal too! After cooking, let soup cool down and then dump into a gallon-sized Ziploc bag or other freezer container. When you want to eat it, let it thaw in the fridge for 24 hours and then simmer on the stove until heated all the way through or microwave until heated all the way through. You could also put it in your crock pot and cook on low for 2-3 hours to re-heat it.

Stuffed Mushrooms {Mom Stutz}

Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients:
Mushrooms
Cream Cheese
Ground Sausage
Fresh Parmesan Cheese
Bacon Bits

Directions:
Room steams and clean mushrooms. Cook Sausage and drain. Mix together Sausage and Cream Cheese. Stuff mixture in mushrooms. Sprinkle with cheese and bacon bits.

Cook at 350 for 15-20 minutes

Black-Eyed Pea and Sausage Chili

Black-Eyed Pea and Sausage Chili {eMeals}

1 lb sausage 

1 large onion, chopped

1 bag frozen black-eyed peas

1 bag frozen corn

2 cans beef broth

2 cans tomato sauce

1 T dried oregano

2 t garlic powder

1/2 t pepper

1/2 t salt

In a large pot, combine sausage and onion. Cook until browned, drain. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer 30 min. 

California Grilled Chicken Green Salad

California Grilled Chicken Green Salad {eMeals}

1.5+ lbs boneless chicken breast
Italian dressing
1-2 bags salad mix
3/4 c dried cranberries
Mandarin oranges
2-4 oz crumbled feta cheese
2.25 oz bag pecan pieces, lightly toasted
(Balsamic vinaigrette dressing)


Marinate chicken in italian dressing 1 hour-overnight. Cook on grill until no pink remains. Wrap in foil; let meat rest 10 min; slice into strips.

Combine lettuce, dried cranberries, mandarin oranges, feta and toasted pecans. Divide into 4-6 salad servings; place chicken strips on each. Serve dressing with salad.

Mexican Lasagna

Mexican Lasagna {eMeals}

1 lb ground beef
15 oz can Jalapeno ranch-style beans
10 oz can tomatoes & green chilies-drained
 (1 t garlic powder, 1⁄2 t salt, 1⁄2 t pepper)

10 oz can cream of celery soup
10 oz can cream of mushroom soup
10 oz can enchilada sauce

15 corn tortillas
3 c fiesta blend cheese, divided
1 med tomato, chopped
1⁄4 c fresh cilantro, chopped
1 avocado, peeled and chopped
sour cream {optional}

Heat oven to 350°. In large skillet, brown ground beef until done and crumbly; drain. Stir in beans, tomatoes, garlic powder, salt and pepper; set aside. In a saucepan, combine soups and enchilada sauce; stir and heat through. Spoon 1⁄3 of sauce in bottom of greased 9x13" baking dish. Top with 3 corn tortillas; sprinkle with 1 c cheese. Spoon half of meat mixture over cheese. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with chopped tomatoes and cilantro. Bake 30 min. Top with chopped avocado before serving. 

1/3 Sauce
Tortillas
1 Cup Cheese
1/2 Meat
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1/3 Sauce
Tortillas
1 Cup Cheese
1/2 Meat
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1/3 Sauce
Tortillas
1 Cup Cheese
Tomato & Cilantro

Smoked Sausage Tomato-Basil Linguine

Smoked Sausage Tomato-Basil Linguine  {eMeals}

14 oz pkg smoked sausage
2 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped 
8 oz cheddar cheese
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 t salt
1 T dried basil
2 cloves garlic, minced
8-16 oz linguine pasta, cooked

In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, cheese, oil, salt, basil and garlic. Let stand at room temperature 30 min to 11⁄2 hours. Cut sausage into 1” pieces. Sauté until browned and slightly crispy. At serving time, add hot, cooked pasta; toss well.