HAM AND BEAN SOUP

INGREDIENTS 1 ham bone I leave meat on the bone while it cooks 4-5 cups leftover ham 2 cups dry navy beans 2 cups celery chopped 2 cups carrots chopped 1 large onion finely chopped 3 cloves garlic finely minced 4 sprigs fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dry 1/4 cup fresh parsley or 1 tbsp. dry 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper 8-9 cups chicken stock 1 tbsp olive oil for sautéing vegetables INSTRUCTIONS Prepare dried beans by soaking them in cold water … Read more

Skinny Beef, Vegetable and Barley Soup (Crock Pot or Stove Top)

Ingredients1 pound package lean ground beef (96%), see shopping tips 2 (32-oz) containers Swanson’s reduced-sodium beef broth or your favorite broth 1 (14.5 oz) can Swanson’s reduced-sodium beef broth 1 (14.5 oz) can tomatoes, diced ¾ cup dried pearl barley, see shopping tips 1½ cups carrots, sliced 1½ cups celery, sliced 1½ cups onions, chopped … Read more

SLOW COOKER FRENCH ONION SOUP

INGREDIENTS 3 pound(s) uncooked onion(s), sliced (about 6 to 7 large onions) (0sp)2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted (10sp)2 tsp kosher salt (0sp)1⁄4 cup(s) fino sherry (3sp)2 tsp minced garlic (0sp)3 cup(s) reduced-sodium chicken broth (2sp)3 cup(s) reduced sodium beef broth (1sp)5 sprig(s) fresh thyme (plus extra for garnish) (0sp)1 leaf/leaves bay leaf (0sp)1 tsp sugar (1sp)1 tsp low sodium soy sauce (0sp)1⁄4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground (0sp)3 Tbsp shredded parmesan cheese (2sp) INSTRUCTIONS Step1Combine onions, butter and salt in a slow cooker; … Read more

Smothered Cube Steak

Get ready to taste the most delicious steak you’ve ever tasted in your life! This smothered cube steak is amazing! Check it out. You’ll Need: 2-3 cube steaks.3 cups of sliced mushrooms.1 small sliced onion.Kosher salt.Black pepper.Texas cajun seasoning.Flour.2 cups of chicken stock.¼ tsp of thyme.Vegetable oil. How to: In a plate, season the cube … Read more

Ham and Potato Corn Chowder

Ingredient 3 tablespoons oil or butter1 onion, diced2 carrots, diced2 stalks celery, diced2 cloves garlic, chopped1 teaspoon thyme, chopped1/4 cup flour (or rice flour for gluten free)2 cups ham broth or chicken broth2 cups milk1 1/2 pounds potatoes, diced small and optionally peeled8 ounces ham, diced1 cup cornsalt and pepper to taste Steps Heat the … Read more

ROASTED GARLIC MUSHROOMS

HOW TO MAKE IT : Ingredients : 1 pound(s) fresh mushroom(s), halved 1 spray(s) olive oil cooking spray 1/8 tsp table salt, or to taste 1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste 1 clove(s), medium garlic clove(s), minced or pressed 1 Tbsp fresh thyme, minced 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar HOW TO MAKE IT : Preheat oven to 450°F. Arrange mushrooms in a single layer … Read more

Italian Meatball Soup

50 minutes to prepare serves 6 INGREDIENTS1 (20 oz) package frozen meatballs1 (24 oz) jar marinara4-5 red or new potatoes, quartered2 carrots, sliced into ½-inch rounds1 cup frozen peas5 cups low-sodium beef broth3 tablespoons garlic, minced1 dried thyme seasoning1 teaspoon crushed red pepper8 oz spaghetti noodles, broken in halfFresh thyme, for garnishKosher salt and black … Read more

Rasta Pasta With Spicy Jerk Chicken

If you love creamy, spicy, and decadent, then this pasta is for you. Rasta Pasta is simply a pasta dish with jerk chicken, that has been sauteed with bell peppers or your choice of vegetables, then tossed in a spicy, creamy sauce. However, there is nothing simple about the flavors here; loud and bold is … Read more

Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken And Potatoes

INGREDIENTS 6 bone-in chicken thighs (skin-on, optional) 1 pound baby Dutch potatoes, halved or quartered 3-4 cups baby spinach, chopped 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste Fresh parsley, optional Sauce: 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1/2 cup half and half 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, … Read more

Kielbasa Veggie Sheet Pan Dinner

INGREDIENTS 1 pound baby red potatoes, halved or quartered 2 cups petite baby carrots Asparagus, 1 bunch 1/2 large yellow onion, thinly sliced 1 package (13 ounces) pork kielbasa, sliced into rounds 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/4 cup olive oil separated (2 tablespoons; 1 tablespoon) 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon … Read more

Muffin tins are actually a multi-purpose kitchen tool! This Parmesan potato stack recipe feeds 4-6 people and is the perfect complement to any meal. You will need, 8-10 potatoes, cut into 1/16 inch slices, 3 teaspoons butter, 2 teaspoons Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon thyme leaves, salt and pepper. Preheat oven to 3500. Melt the butter and … Read more

A Very Tasty Slow Cooker Whole Roasted Cauliflower With Butter Sauce

Whole Roasted Cauliflower With Butter Sauce Ingredients 1 head of cauliflower Fresh thyme 2 bay leaves 4 cups (1l) vegetable or chicken stock, more or less, depending on the size of the cauliflower 1/3 cup (70)g melted butter Fresh cracked pepper Directions 1. Preheat your oven to 400ºF (200°C). Trim the bottom of the cauliflower and … Read more

Herbed Potato Crisps

INGREDIENTS:3 large potatoes2 tablespoons oil1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper…1⁄2 teaspoon oregano1⁄2 teaspoon thyme1⁄2 teaspoon sage1⁄2 teaspoon rosemarycelery salt, to tastegarlic salt, to taste DIRECTIONS:Pre-heat the oven to a high temperature.Cut the unpeeled potatoes into 1/4 inch slices.Place the potato slices on well-greased oven trays.Brush the potato slices with oil and a sprinkling of the pepper … Read more

Zucchini Boats

INGREDIENTS:4 med. Zucchini1 lb ground round1 medium onion, chopped½ cup chopped sweet peppers½ cup celery diced1 clove garlic, minced1 egg, slightly beaten½ cup fine Italian bread crumbs1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce¼ tsp thymePepper to tasteA cup or so Tomato or spaghetti sauce¼ cup Mozzarella cheese per boat DERICTIONS: Cut squash in half lengthwise. With small melon … Read more

Cajun Shrimp & Sausage Pasta

Ingredients1/2 – 3/4 lb cooked fettuccine2 TBS olive oil1 lb peeled, deveined raw large shrimp1 TBS plus 2 tsp Essence seasoning (recipe below – I think you can buy this, too.)1 1/2 smoked turkey sausages, sliced and quartered (I use Butterball)1/2 cup diced green pepper1/2 cup diced yellow onion1 TBS minced garlic1/2 cup chicken stock1 … Read more