Parmesan Cheese and Herb Seasoning

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup Romano cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon Dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Onion powder

Based on: http://365daysofeasyrecipes.com/parmesan-cheese-herb-seasoning/

Tuna Chops With Lemon Cream Sauce

Ingredients

• 8 oz tuna (2 fresh yellowfin steaks; or other steak like fish)
• Kosher​ salt (to taste)
• Freshly ground black​ pepper (to taste)
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter (divided use)
• 1/8 cup​ ​onions (sweet, fresh, minced)
• 1 clove​  garlic (finely minced)
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice (fresh, or more to taste)
• 1/4 cup cream (heavy)
• 2 tablespoons​ capers (drained)
• Garnish: fresh dill weed and lemon or lime wedges

Steps to Make It

1. Sprinkle both sides yellowfin tuna steaks with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper.
2. Heat a heavy skillet over high heat. Add olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter, and swirl to coat the pan. Sear tuna steaks until golden brown on each side, turning only once. Do not overcook tuna. Remove and keep warm.
3. Lower heat to medium. Add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the pan along with the onions. Gently saute until onions are translucent. Add garlic and saute 1 additional minute, stirring often. Carefully pour in the white wine and lemon juice. Stir, and cook until the liquid is reduced by half, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add heavy cream, return to a simmer. Cook another 3 minutes or so until thickened. Stir in drained capers.
4. Pour lemon cream sauce over warm tuna steaks, and garnish with dill and lemon or lime to serve.

From: https://www.thespruceeats.com/tuna-chops-lemon-cream-sauce-recipe-1807430

Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 Pound Ground Italian Sausage
• 1 Pound Penne Pasta
• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1/2 Yellow Onion Minced
• 2 Cloves Garlic Minced
• 1/2 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
• 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
• 2 Cups Heavy Cream
• 5 Ounces Baby Spinach
• 1 Cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

1. Cook the penne pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions.
2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Cook the Italian sausage along with the onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, and salt until the sausage is no longer pink.
4. Drain excess fat from the skillet if necessary and return the meat mixture to the pan.
5. Turn the heat to low and add the cream to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and add in the spinach.
6. Cook, stirring for about 3 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
7. Stir in the parmesan cheese until melted.  Stir the pasta into the sauce.
8. Serve immediately.

From: https://thesaltymarshmallow.com/creamy-italian-sausage-pasta/

MEAT AND SPINACH RAVIOLI FILLING

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 1/2 cups fresh spinach
• 5 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 1/4 teaspoons dried parsley
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 pinch black pepper

PREPARATION

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the ground beef. Cook and stir until the beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease.
2. Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
3. Transfer the beef mixture to a bowl. Add the Parmesan, parsley, bread crumbs, olive oil, egg, garlic salt, and pepper and mix well. Run the filling through a grinder until smooth (or puree in a food processor until smooth).

The filling can be kept in the refrigerator for up to four days or in the freezer for up to three months.

From: https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/meat-and-spinach-ravioli-filling-577d435d58145bd155a12775

Slow-Cooker Texas Chili

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
• Kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 5 cloves garlic, smashed
• 2 4.5-ounce cans chopped green chiles, drained
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 3/4 cup chili powder (start w/3T to try)
• 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes with chiles
• 1 to 2 tablespoons green hot sauce
• 1 1/2 C beef broth
• 1 C Hominy
• Sliced scallions, fresh cilantro and/or sour cream, for topping

Tortilla chips, for serving (optional)

Directions

1. Toss the beef with 1 tablespoon each brown sugar and salt in a large bowl. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the beef in batches until browned on all sides, 4 to 5 minutes (do not crowd the pan). Transfer to a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker.
2. Reduce the heat to medium, add the onion to the skillet and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, chiles, cumin and chili powder and cook 3 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups beef broth, hominy, and the tomatoes and simmer, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom, about 3 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker, cover and cook on low, 7 hours.
3. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon brown sugar and the hot sauce to the chili. Serve with scallions, cilantro and/or sour cream for topping, and chips, if desired. (Reserve 3 to 4 cups for Chili-Corn Casserole.).
4. Use the leftover chili to make Chili-Corn Casserole.

From:  https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/slow-cooker-texas-chili-recipe-1973377#reviewsTop

Soy Almond Waffles

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose or whole wheat flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 3/4 cups soy milk
• 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup chopped almonds
• 1 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

1. Place ingredients in large mixing bowl and combine until well blended and smooth. Let batter rest for 5 minutes before using. Preheat waffle iron.
2. Pour 1/3 cup batter onto the center of iron. Close cook until indicator light comes on. Remove waffle and repeat with remaining batter. Serve immediately, or keep waffles warm in a 200 degree F oven. Serve with warm syrup and top with fresh fruit and more chopped almonds.

From: https://www.loveandoliveoil.com/2007/02/soy-almond-waffles.html#1oweBIUEdJOwOvj5.99

Slow-Cooker Texas Beef Tacos

INGREDIENTS

• 1 small beef chuck roast (about 3 to 4 lbs.)
• 1 large onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• Juice of 3 limes
• 1 tbsp. chili powder
• 1 tbsp. ground cumin
• 1 tbsp. dried oregano
• 4 c. low-sodium chicken broth
• 20 small corn tortillas
• Sour cream, green onions, red onion, and lime wedges for serving

DIRECTIONS

1. In a 5-quart slow-cooker, combine chuck roast, onion, garlic, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, and oregano, then pour over chicken broth. Cover and let cook on low, 8 hours.
2. When ready to shred, add roast and onion to a large bowl and shred with two forks. Pour over enough juice so it's nicely marinated.
3. Char tortillas over the flame of a gas burner, then top with beef and serve with sour cream, green onions, chopped red onion, and limes.

https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a45845/slow-cooker-beef-tacos-recipe/