Spaghetti with Bacon & Bŀeu

You can make this spicy if you want. Bacon, Bŀue Cheese, and a bit o zesty sauce!

YOU NEED:

1 cup boiled pasta

5 strips cooked, crumbed bacon

a handfuŀ crumbŀed bŀue cheese

SAUCE:

sauteed onions with minced garŀic, peppers, tomatoes and red pepper fŀakes or a chiŀi for spice. 

CONSIDER: 

oŀives, chicken, ceŀœry or carrot. buffaŀo styŀe

Mailänder Schnitzel

This strange take on the cŀassic Schnitzel is a weŀcome one. Ŀike veaŀ or chicken parmesan, but... different. 

YOU NEED

thin veaŀ or pork or chicken , pounded with a maŀŀet

breading (flour, egg, breadcrumbs, seasoning)

oiŀ to fry

parmesan and/or mozzareŀŀa

ham or prosciutto

a tomato

fresh basiŀ

1. pound meat, dip in fŀour seasoned with garŀic powder, onion powder, and dried herbs (itaŀian seasoning)

2. drip in egg 

3. coat in panko

4. fry untiŀ goŀden brown. 

5. preheat oven to 375 F

6. top schnitzeŀs with a sŀice of ham, a tomato, and some cheese

7. bake untiŀ cheese has meŀted, 20 mins or so. 

8. serve with fresh basiŀ

Leek, Bacon & Mushroom Quiche

Easy & Delicious quiche. You can omit bacon, it's just as good!

YOU NEED:

1 leek

1 onion

bacon or not

mushrooms

all chopped.

cheese: gruyere, swiss, or emmental, or mixed

3 eggs

1/2 cup milk

some nutmeg, salt, pepper

any other herbs you want... thyme, parsley, oregano...

1 pie crust

sautee bacon, add in leeks, onions, then mushrooms

blind bake crust according to directions, usually 10 mins

add filling.beaten eggs,  sprinkle with more cheese

bake for 30 mins or so.

Sausage Spaghetti

STEPS:

fry up sausage

remove, fry mushrooms, peppers, and onion in rendered fat

boil pasta

add tomato sauce to fried mushrooms onions and sausage

garlic, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, etc. seasoning

add pasta. serve. with CHEESE

Gorgonzola & Bacon Egg Salad

EGG SALAD MADE AMAZING. yes.

YOU NEED:

6 eggs, hard boiled

1/2 cup low fat mayo

3 sprigsgreen onion

3 strips crumbled bacon or bacon bits

a handful crumbled gorgonzola or feta if you're not adventurous

OPTIONAL: celery, parsley, paprika, 

GOOD ON A SANDWICH WITH

peameal bacon

tomato

spinach

smoked salmon

Gyros

So meatloaf is gross, but try this! 

YOU NEED:

1 pound ground lamb, beef, pork, or a mix

3 cloves minced garlic

1 teaspoon dry oregano, 1.2 each cumin, salt, pepper, thyme, basil

1 egg

1/8 cup breadcrumbs

MASH INTO A PULP.

form into a loaf. bake for 30 mins to an hour depending on how thick it is. 

MAKE A SANDICH.

slice loaf thinly.

top with: tomato, onion, lettuce, tzatsiki, olives, hummus, parsley,  feta, etc

Beligian Endive & Ham Gratin

Omit ham for vegetarian. still delicious.

YOU NEED:

a greased baking dish, or parchment paper

belgian endives, cut in half

ham

lots of CHEESE. gruyere, swiss, mozza, parmesan, but preferably a mix. 

lemon juice, salt, pepper, olive oil. 

1. line baking dish in parchment paper,

2, cut endives in half, toss with lemon juice, salt, pepper, olive oil.

3. wrap in ham.

4. put in baking dish, smother in cheese. 

5. bake for 30 mins until browned. 

6. good, seasoned with fresh parsley.

Bacon, Basil & Egg Salad

So easy and so good!

YOU NEED:

6 eggs, hard-boiled

4 strips bacon, fried and crumbled

a handful fresh chopped basil

2 tablespoons low fat sour cream

a bit of lemon juice

salt, pepper

OPTIONAL: green onion, celery, sun-dried tomatoes

Bacon & Sundried Tomato Alfredo

A definite upgrade on classic alfredo sauce!

YOU NEED:

1 cup boiled pasta

4 strips bacon [or veggie or turkey bacon for healthier]

sundried tomatoes or sundried tomato pesto

1 tablespoon butter

1/3 cup milk

1/3 cup low fat sour cream

3 cloves minced garlic

1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

juice of half a lemon

salt and pepper

seasoning: fresh parsley

1.cook bacon and boil pasta, set aside. 

2. in a saucepan, sautee minced garlic in butter. add in milk, sour cream, and simmer until thicker.

3. add in cheese, on low heat, and stir till melted. add in sundried tomatoes and lemon juice, salt and pepper.

4. serve with sauce, bacon, fresh parsley

Avocado & Salami Grilled Cheese

This is what I had for dinner :) throw everything together!

YOU NEED:

2 slices bread, outside buttered or olive oiled. 

1 avocado, sliced

some salami or pepperoni, sliced

cheese, sliced

cheese, think sliced or grated [mozza, gruyere, sharp cheddar, or a mix]

tomato paste or sauce

1. butter outsides or bread, tomato sauce inside.

2. put in cheese, avocado, salami.

3. fry in a pan until cheese is melty. mmmm.

Rice, Chorizo & Shrimp Fry

YOU NEED:

1 cup cooked basmati rice

1 choruzo sausage, sliced

12 shrimps, peeled and deveined

1 packet taco seasoning [cumin, paprika, etc]

oil

garlic,minced

lime juice

salt, pepper,

a chili pepper

diced tomatoes

diced onion

fresh cilantro

1. get all ingredients prepped.[cook rice too]

2. fry sausages. remove from pan. use fat to sautee oniion, garlic, and chili. remove chili and discard. 

3. add in shrimp and tomatoes. fry until pink and soft, add rice. 

4. add taco seasoning, a bit of water, some lime juice and simmer until mostly evaporated. 

5. serve with fresh cilantro. 

Spicy Sausage Spaghetti

A nice spicy pasta. Spaghetti will never be the same!

YOU NEED:

2 sausages, spicy italian, andouille, or merguez

1 can tomato sauce of your choice

onion, sliced

1 chili, thinly diced

1 cup cooked spaghetti

fresh basil, or other herbs

garlic

salt and pepper

1. fry sausages, cut into slices. remove, keep fat. 

2. fry onion, garlic and chili in fat until soft. add in cooked pasta

3. right before serving add herbs, salt and pepper.

Spicy Merguez Pasta Casserole

Very tasty pasta dish! Merguez is a tasty north-african spicy lamb sausage. 

YOU NEED:

1 cup al dente pasta

a bunch of cherry tomatoes

1/2 cup tomato sauce [add some red pepper flakes and garlic, maybe some fried onions, seasonings for extra yummy]

feta or goat cheese

fresh basil

2 fried merguez sausages

toss together and bake for 30 mins or until cheese has melted and browned,  at 375

Andouille Burger

ANDOUILLE PATTIES:

squeeze out sausage fillings.

add breadcrumbs, egg, any seasonings 

form patties

BUNS?

any. toasted or not.

TOPPINGS? 

gorgonzola or blue cheese

emmental or gruyere or swiss

arugula or spinach

sauteeds onions and mushrooms.

BBQ Pork & Cucumber Sandwich

Hot and cold sandwich. YUM!

YOU NEED:

BBQ pork, cooked in your favourite sauce

Cucucmbers, sliced

sharp cheddar

mayo

ASSEMBLE!

Chorizo Guacamole

Ohhhh god. best thing ever. I make guac like a boss, this one is EVEN BETTER.

YOU NEED:

2 large chorizo sausages

4 avocados, ripe

2 tomatoes

3 jalapenos, or 1 habanero, or just some salsa. depending on spice preference.

1 green bell pepper

juice of 2 limes

1.4 cup sour cream 

salt 

pepper

cilantro, chopped
cumin

COOK SAUSAGE, MIX, ADD THE REST!

Creamy Shrimp & Sausage Pasta

mmmm. 

YOU NEED:

• 2 cup cooked penne or farfalle or any pasta
• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 sausages
• 1/4 cup shallots, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• milk or cream [add flour if using milk, or corn starch to thicken, or use sour cream]
• 1 cup fresh baby spinach
• 25 or so shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 tablespoons cajun seasoning

1 chili pepper, 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 3 tablespoons chives, chopped fine

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al-dente. Drain, coat with half the oil to prevent sticking. Cover and keep warm. • Mix sausage meat in a bowl to combine. Form mixture into bite-sized meatballs • Heat a skillet over high heat. Add meatballs and cook until no longer pink in center and light crust formed on outside. Remove to plate with paper towel, cover to keep warm. Pour out grease in skillet • In same skillet, heat over high, add remaining oil. add shallots. cook until translucent. Add garlic. Cook an additional 15 seconds. Add wine and lemon juice away from heat. add tomato paste and chopped chili pepper. Cook until almost dry, scrapping bits from bottom of pan • Add heavy cream, or milk and flour/corn starch and sausage. Cook until cream reduces in half. • Meanwhile, heat a dry non-stick skillet over high heat under high ventilation. Toss shrimp in cajun seasoning to coat, shake off excess. Cook shrimp just until no longer translucent • Add spinach, pasta, and half the Parmesan to the sauce. Toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Cook an additional 30 seconds or until spinach wilts • Divide among 4 bowls. Top with remaining Parmesan, chives, and shrimp. Serve with crusty french bread

Chorizo & Salsa Pasta

Strange but GOOD.

YOU NEED:

1 spicy chorizo sausages, sliced

1 cup cooked pasta

1 red bell pepper, chopped

2 tomatoes, chopped

1 chili pepper [habanero for hot, jalapeno for milk] finely chopped

1 red onion, chopped

3 cloves minced garlic

2 tablespoon tomato paste

2 tablespoon lime juice

cilantro, finely chopped

cumin, salt, pepper, paprika, cayenne seasoning

a bit of water

1. fry up chorizo in some oil. remove from pan, use the rendered fat to fry onion, peppers, garlic.

2. add in tomato paste and lemon juice. 

3. toss back in chorizo, add seasoning such  as cilantro, cumin, salt, pepper, paprika, cayenne

4. toss in pasta with a bit of pasta water to make a sauce. 

Andouille Tacos

Oooh. a strange yet delightful taco!

YOU NEED:

andouille sausages

tortillas

coleslaw, seasoned with lime juice, garlic, and red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, and veg oil, sugar

radishes, thinly sliced

red onion

cilantro

OPTIONAL: sour cream, salsa, avocado, beans

ASSEMBLE!

Spicy Andouille Pasta

Kind of like puttanesca but made with Andouille sausage!

YOU NEED:

2 tomatoes [try roasting them with chili oil] or just plain a can of tomatoes or tomato sauce

2 andouille sausages

i chopped red chili pepper

3 cloves minced garlic. 

olive oil

1 chopped red onion

fresh basil

oregano

chopped kalamata olives

1 anchovy filet, chopped, or 1 teaspoon anchovy pasta

salt, pepper

red pepper flakes, to taste

1 cup boiled pasta

grated parmesan

1. fry up onion with some olive oil. add chopped chili. add garlic. add andouille sausages and fry until semi done, then add tomatoes or tomato sauce. 

2. season to taste, add anchovy, basil, oregano.

3. add olives and red pepper flakes when almost done. season with salt and pepper before serving.

4. serve on pasta with parmesan cheese!