soooooo yummy and a nice kick to it thanks to the hot italian sausage

ready in about an hour and 10 minutes; serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • lasagna noodles
  • onion chopped
  • pepper
ready in about 50 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • lean ground beef
  • chopped onions
ready in about 50 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • lean ground beef
  • chopped onions

Make ahead and freeze – label zipper bag with cooking time and date.

serves 2
You might need to buy:
  • beef stew meat
  • ketchup
  • water
  • or 3 Tbsp onion soup mix
  • brown sugar
  • prepared mustard
  • vinegar
  • large zipper bag for freezer
You might need to buy:
  • ground beef
  • salsa
  • taco seasoning
  • shredded lettuce
  • cheddar cheese

6 servings/loaf – makes 2 loafs

You might need to buy:
  • ground beef
  • eggs
  • horseradish
  • tomato sauce
  • dry mustard
  • salt
  • pepper
  • granulated garlic
  • seasoned breadcrumbs
  • diced onions
  • diced celery
  • diced bell pepper
You might need to buy:
  • boneless beef chuck pot roast
  • large onions
  • garlic
  • beef broth
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • dry mustard
  • salt
  • cayenne pepper

About 40 meatballs

You might need to buy:
  • groung round
  • dry bread crumbs
  • tomato paste
  • olive oil
  • Dijon mustard
  • ground cumin
  • salt
  • ground black pepper
  • ground oregano
  • chopped fresh cranberries
  • Sweet-Hot Dipping Sauce*
ready in about 25 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • Ground Chuck
  • Bow Tie Noodles
  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Garlic Powder
  • Mozzarella Cheese
  • Sour Cream

I used crushed tomatoes.
Serve with bread or polenta and sauteed Swiss Chard on the side. OR shred the meat and toss with rigatoni. Finish with grated Parmesan.

serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • coarse salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • dried oregano
  • dried thyme
  • crushed red pepper flakes
  • tomato paste