Bruschetta Portobellos

Portobello Mushrooms Stem removed
3 Diced Roma Tomatoes
1Tbsp Olive Oil
1/2 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
Salt and Pepper to taste
Basil 1/2 tsp or to taste
1 Garlic Clove crushed
1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese ( save some for topping)




Preheat oven to 425. In a baking dish place Portobellos. In a bowl mix Garlic, Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar, Roma Tomatoes, Basil,  Parmesan, Salt, and Pepper.Gently mix together. Then fill Portobellos with  mixture and top with left over Parmesan Cheese. Bake in oven for 30 minutes or until done. Enjoy!

Grilled Rack of Lamb

1 Rack of Lamb
1 Sprig of Rosemary leaves
1clove of Garlic crushed
Salt and Pepper to taste




Heat your outdoor grill to medium heat.  Take your rack of Lamb and rub the Garlic, Salt, and Pepper all over front and back. Take Rosemary leaves and sprinkle them onto the front and back of the Lamb. Place Lamb on grill. Grill rack of Lamb until meat thermometer says medium rare or what temperature you prefer. Enjoy!!!!

Potatoes and Bacon

Large Russets
6 slices of Bacon uncooked sliced
Gouda Cheese Sliced
Pepper
Sour Cream


Preheat oven to to 425.  Take Russet Potatoes and slice openings in the top of each Potato to put Bacon inside of each opening.  Place into a baking dish and bake for 45 minutes.  Then take the dish out and add Gouda to openings of the Russet Potatoes. Be careful they will be hot. Dash Pepper over top and cook for 15 more minutes in the oven. Serve with Sour Cream on top.

Corn, Mushroom, Bacon, and Spinach Goodness

2 cups Fresh Corn off the Cobb uncooked (not canned)

2 handfuls of fresh Spinach

3 large Mushrooms sliced
1Tbsp chopped Bacon

1 clove minced Garlic

Salt and Pepper to taste

1 Tbsp Olive Oil

In a pan the stove top place Olive Oil, Corn, Mushrooms, Spinach, Bacon, Garlic, Salt and Pepper . Sauté all ingredients on medium heat until cooked. Do not over cook. Yum!

Spinach and Mushroom Tilapia

2 Tilapia Fillets
1Tbsp Olive Oil
1tsp Parsley
1 Clove of Garlic minced
1 cup Cremini Mushrooms sliced
1 cup of fresh Spinach
1/4 cup Leeks chopped
1Tbsp White Wine
1/4 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
Salt and Pepper to taste


On the stove top place Olive Oil in to pan with Tilapia, Leeks, Cremini Mushrooms, Old Bay, Salt, Pepper, Garlic,  Parsley, Spinach, and White Wine. Simmer on medium to low heat until fish and all ingredients are cooked. Do not over cook. Enjoy over Quinoa or Rice.

Pancetta Farfalle Pasta

Farfalle Pasta  Cooked
1/4 cup Olive Oil
1 Small Package Pancetta
1/4 cup Leeks Chopped
1 cup sliced Cremini Mushrooms
3 Cloves Garlic minced
1/3 cup Pasta Water
1 cup Frozen Artichoke Hearts
1/4 tsp Nutmeg( this could be to Taste)
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cup Mascarpone Cheese
1tsp Parsley
Salt and Pepper to taste


On the stove top saute on Medium heat in a pan Olive Oil, Pancetta, Leeks, Cremini Mushrooms, Garlic, Parsley, Artichokes, Salt, Pepper, and Nutmeg. Do not burn Garlic. Lower heat once all is sauted, then add Farfalle Pasta and stir. Add the Pasta water and stir. Make sure the heat is low, add Mascarpone and stir. Then add Parmesan Cheese and stir until all the ingredients are blended together. Serve.

Chili with Rice

Hamburger meat
1 can Red Kidney Beans undrained
1 can Diced Stewed Tomatoes undrained
1/4 cup Salsa
1 can  8 ounce of Tomato Sauce
1Tbsp Ketchup
1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
1tsp Paprika
1tsp Chili Powder
1/4 tsp Cumin
1 Bay Leaf
2 Garlic Cloves minced
1Tbsp Parsley
Salt and Pepper to Taste
Pinch of sugar
1 cup White Rice
Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese to top

In a big pot on the stove top brown meat on medium heat. Mix into the browning meat Paprika, Salsa, Chili Powder, Cumin, Bay Leaf, Cayenne Pepper, Garlic, Salt, Pepper, and Parsley. Then add  undrained Kidney Beans, undrained Diced Stewed Tomatoes, Tomato Sauce, Ketchup, and Sugar. Let the mixture cook on medium to low heat for 20 to 30 minutes.

While you are letting the Chili simmer. Place 1 cup Rice and 2 cups water in a stove top pot with a lid. Bring Rice and Water to a boil then cover with lid for 20 minutes at a low heat. Serve Chili over Rice topped with Sharp Cheddar Cheese. Yum