Cabbage Fat-Burning Soup

Cabbage Fat-Burning Soup Ingredients 5 carrots, chopped 3 onions, chopped 2 (16 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, with liquid 1 large head cabbage, chopped 1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix 1 (15 ounce) can cut green beans, drained 2 quarts tomato juice 2 green bell peppers, diced 10 stalks celery, chopped 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth Directions Place carrots, onions, tomatoes, cabbage, green beans, peppers, and celery in a large pot. Add onion soup mix, tomato juice, beef broth, and enough water to cover vegetables. Simmer until vegetables are tender. May be stored in the refrigerator for … Continue reading Cabbage Fat-Burning Soup

Tomatoes and Bacon Egg Muffins

Tomatoes and Bacon Egg Muffins Recipe By:Maggie “I love making this for breakfast. Make 6 and bring them to work and my entire week of breakfast is covered! Heat one in the microwave every morning. Easy!” Ingredients cooking spray 6 slices bacon 8 large eggs 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 2 tablespoons chopped green onion, or more to taste 1 pinch ground black pepper Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray 6 muffin cups with cooking spray. Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until halfway cooked, about 5 minutes. … Continue reading Tomatoes and Bacon Egg Muffins

Chakchouka (Shakshouka)

Chakchouka (Shakshouka) Recipe By:Ben “Chakchouka (also called shakshouka) is a Tunisian and Israeli dish of tomatoes, onions, pepper, spices, and eggs. It’s usually eaten for breakfast or lunch, but I think it’s tasty anytime. And it’s easy to make. It is similar to the Turkish dish ‘Menemen’ and to the Latin American breakfast dish ‘Huevos Rancheros.’” Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/3 cups chopped onion 1 cup thinly sliced bell peppers, any color 2 cloves garlic, minced, or to taste 2 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon salt 1 hot chile pepper, … Continue reading Chakchouka (Shakshouka)

A Minnesotan’s Beef and Macaroni Hotdish

A Minnesotan’s Beef and Macaroni Hotdish Recipe By:JDawg “My grandpa’s recipe. Old-school and traditional Minnesota staple.” Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 2 cups elbow macaroni 1/2 large green bell pepper, coarsely chopped 1/2 large onion, chopped 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 pound tomatoes, coarsely chopped 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon dried basil 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco(R)) 1 cup beef broth Directions Cook beef in large skillet over medium heat, … Continue reading A Minnesotan’s Beef and Macaroni Hotdish

Tomato, Cucumber and Red Onion Salad with Mint

Tomato, Cucumber and Red Onion Salad with Mint Recipe By:Alison “Refreshing light summer salad.” Ingredients 2 large cucumbers – halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon white sugar 1 teaspoon salt 3 large tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped 2/3 cup coarsely chopped red onion 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves 3 tablespoons olive oil salt and pepper to taste Directions In a large bowl, toss together the cucumbers, vinegar, sugar and salt. Let stand at room temperature for an hour, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes, onion, mint and oil to cucumbers and toss to blend. Season … Continue reading Tomato, Cucumber and Red Onion Salad with Mint

Marinated Cucumber, Onion, and Tomato Salad

Marinated Cucumber, Onion, and Tomato Salad “This is an easy salad that is perfect for a warm summer day.” Ingredients 1 cup water 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon fresh, coarsely ground black pepper 3 cucumbers, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick 3 tomatoes, cut into wedges 1 onion, sliced and separated into rings Directions Whisk water, vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl until smooth; add cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion and stir to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 2 hours. Continue reading Marinated Cucumber, Onion, and Tomato Salad

Spanish-Style Chicken Stew

Spanish-Style Chicken Stew “A thick, spicy and warming stew for the coldest of winter evenings.” Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 red onions, cut into 1-inch cubes 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 1 (28 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans 2 cups water 2 teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes salt and pepper to taste 2 carrots, cut into chunks 1 potato, cubed 4 chicken thighs 4 ounces Spanish chorizo sausage, casing removed, sliced 1/4-inch thick (see note) Directions Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in onions and … Continue reading Spanish-Style Chicken Stew

Titaina

Titaina Ingredients 2 tablespoons pine nuts 1 tablespoon cooking oil 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped 1/2 small onion, chopped 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes, drained 1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained 1/2 teaspoon white sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 pinch ground nutmeg salt and pepper to taste Directions Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until fragrant. Remove from heat, and set aside to cool. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the red and green … Continue reading Titaina

Dill Gazpacho

Dill Gazpacho Recipe By:Amy “A fresh and mild gazpacho that takes advantage of all that summer has to offer. Super easy too. Garnish with a sprig of fresh dill and serve chilled.” Ingredients 6 medium ripe tomatoes, finely chopped 2 cucumbers, peeled and finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 1 large lemon, juiced 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill Directions In a large bowl, stir together tomatoes, cucumber, onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno … Continue reading Dill Gazpacho

Tomato Sauce

Tomato Sauce Whenever I make a meat sauce, this is my base. You can only stir this with a wooden spoon, otherwise it’s bad luck.” Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 1 onion, finely diced 1 rib celery, finely diced 1 pinch salt 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes 2 teaspoons white sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon anchovy paste 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs 1 pinch red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 tablespoons chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley water, or as needed Directions Place olive oil, onion, … Continue reading Tomato Sauce