Grandma’s Goulash Recipe

Ingredients 2 onions chopped 2 pounds lean ground beef 2 cloves garlic minced 1 jar tomato based pasta sauce approx. 26 oz. 2 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can 6 oz tomato paste 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 2 bay leaves 3 cups water 1 green bell pepper optional salt & black pepper to taste 2 cups macaroni noodles uncooked 1 cup cheddar cheese Instructions Cook ground beef, onion and garlic over medium high heat until no pink … Read more

Homemade Patty Melt Recipe

Ingredients 2 small onions sliced 4 tablespoons butter divided 8 slices sour dough (or rye bread) 16 slices swiss cheese or cheddar 1/4 cup thousand island dressing optional grainy mustard (optional) Beef Patties 1 lb lean ground beef 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce salt & pepper to taste Instructions Combine sliced onions and 2 tablespoons butter in  a large frying pan. Cook over low heat until onions are golden, about 20-25 minutes Meanwhile, prepare remaining ingredients. … Read more

Cheese Tortellini with Quick Tomato Sauce Recipe

Ingredients 9 oz cheese tortellini 2 tablespoons olive oil divided 1/2 cup onion diced 4 cloves garlic minced 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/3 cup water 1/4 cup chicken broth 14 oz canned diced tomatoes 1 teaspoon sugar parmesan cheese, basil and parsley for garnish optional Instructions Cook onion in 1 tablespoon olive oil until tender. Add garlic, basil, and oregano and stir until fragrant. Add tomatoes with juices, water, broth, and sugar and use a … Read more

Super-Green Vegan Kale Pesto

Ingredients 1 cup packed fresh basil (large stems removed) 1 cup packed fresh parsley (large stems removed) 2 cups packed kale (or other sturdy greens such as collards or beet greens) 3 Tbsp sunflower seeds, hemp seeds, or brazil nuts (use seeds to keep nut-free) 3 large cloves garlic (peeled) 1-2 Tbsp lemon juice 3-4 Tbsp nutritional yeast 1/4 tsp sea salt (plus more to taste) 2-3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (if avoiding oil, sub water) 3-6 Tbsp water (plus more as … Read more