Chicken and Sausage with Bowties

1 package farfalle pasta (or any pasta you have one hand)

2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts

1 lb. Italian sausage

1 tbsp. olive oil

2 cloves garlic

1 can crushed tomatoes

1/2 cup chicken broth

2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped

1 tsp. dried rosemary

salt and pepper to taste

If you like a little more kick to it you can add red pepper flakes

Cook pasta in boiling water for 8-10 min. Wash chicken breasts and cut into large size pieces. In large skillet over medium low heat, put oil and garlic and saute for 1 min. Add chicken and sausage to skillet and brown both. Add tomatoes and broth. Bring to boil and let simmer for 20 min. Season sauce with basil, rosemary and salt and pepper. Add drained pasta to skillet. Toss and serve.

Chicken Lo Mein

This is one of my husbands favorite meals. I have tried other Asian dishes with a million ingredients and he still loves this one the most which is good for me because it is the easiest to make!

1/2 lb spaghetti, cooked according to package directions

1/4 cup Asian Toasted Sesame Dressing

1 lb. chicken breasts, cut into strips

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 pkg. frozen bell peppers and onion strips, thawed and drained (I have used fresh as well...both work fine)

1/2 cup chicken broth

1 tbsp. peanut butter

1/4 cup soy sauce

2 tbsp. cilantro (we used parsley because my husband isn't a huge cilantro fan, they are usually pretty interchangeable)

2 tbsp. cocktail peanuts, chopped

While spaghetti is cooking, heat dressing in skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and garlic. Stir-fry for 3 min or until chicken is no longer pink. Add peppers, onions, broth and peanut butter. Stir fry an additional 3-4 min. or until chicken is cooked through. Drain spaghetti and add to chicken mixture. Mix well. Spoon onto platter; sprinkle with cilantro or parsley and peanuts.

Easy Stromboli

I have to say that this meal is not my most favorite meal although still very good. However, I am including it because it is SOO easy and you can switch it up a millions different ways to fit whatever might be in your fridge! Here is how I made it...








1 pizza crust (this can be done several different ways...canned, frozen or home-made)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese (you can use other cheese like Swiss, cheddar, jack or provolone)
1/4 cup chopped greeen or red pepper (you can use other veggies like broccoli, onion, corn, etc)
1 pkg. variety pack Ham and Turkey (you can also use just one or the other, or pepperoni, chicken, sausage or any other leftover meat you may have)

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Roll out pizza crust on lightly greased baking sheet. Pat out dough to form a 15x10 inch rectangle. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Layer remaining ingredients down center of dough. Fold dough in half over filling. Pinch edges together to seal. Make small cuts in top of dough to vent. Bake 12 min or until golden brown. Cool slightly before cutting to serve. Great served with a salad.

Rocky Road Pizza

This was soo yummy! It was gobbled up at the family reunion with rave reviews! Plus it is soo easy!







1 roll of pre-made chocolate chip cookie dough (you can use home-made)
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup salted peanuts
1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup caramal topping

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 12 inch pizza pan. In pan break up cookie dough and press evenly in bottom of pan (flouring your fingers may help). Bake 12-17 min or until light golden brown.

Sprinkle marshmallows, peanuts, and chips evenly over crust. Drizzle with caramel. Bake 8-10 min longer or until topping is melted. Cool completely. Cut into wedges.

You can also experiment with different toppings.

Hopi Corn Stew

This was a surprise for me because I don't usually like ground beef in stew. However, I do love Hominy so
maybe that is why this soup has now become a favorite. It is so tasty. This recipe will most likely be more then your family can eat so you can either freeze it, eat it for leftovers or just cut the recipe in half. But when it freezes so well, why would you do that? :)

3 lbs. ground beef

2 large onions, diced

2 tbsp. Chili powder

7-10 potatoes, diced

1 lb. carrots, diced

3 cans hominy (I used 2 cans white and 1 can yellow)

3 cans peeled tomatoes with liquid, chopped

2 can chopped green chilies

3 cups beef broth

1/2 tsp. salt (or to taste)

1/2 tsp. black pepper (or to taste...my family likes pepper so we use more)

Cook ground beef in large pot until brown; stir in onions and saute until soft and translucent. Add Chili powder. Cook for about 2 min. Add carrots, hominy, tomatoes and chilies. Pour in beef broth. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Add potatoes and cook another 1/2 hour or until potatoes and carrots are tender.