Sunday, February 27, 2022

Chicken sausage Bolognese

1 Zucchini

1Tbs. Italian Seasoning

9 ounce Italian Chicken Sausage Mix

Spaghetti2 servings Spaghetti

Crushed Tomatoes3.76 ounce Crushed Tomatoes

Chicken Stock Concentrate1 unit Chicken Stock Concentrate

Sour Cream2 Tbs. Sour Cream

1 Tbs. butter

Parmesan Cheese¼ cup Parmesan Cheese


Heat broiler to high. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce.  Trim and halve zucchini lengthwise; thinly slice crosswise into half-moons. Toss zucchini on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of olive oil and season with half the Italian Seasoning (you’ll use the rest in the next step), salt, and pepper. Broil until browned and softened, 5-7 minutes. TIP: Watch carefully to avoid burning.Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add sausage* and remaining Italian Seasoning. Cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes.Once water is boiling, add spaghetti to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente. • Reserve ½ cup pasta cooking water, then drain and set aside.  While pasta cooks, stir crushed tomatoes, stock concentrate into pan with sausage. Season generously with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced, 5-7 minutes. Stir sour cream and butter into pan with sauce until melted and combined. Add drained spaghetti and zucchini; toss to coat. (TIP: If your pan isn’t large enough, carefully pour everything back into empty pasta pot.) If needed, stir in reserved pasta cooking water 1 TBSP at a time until pasta is thoroughly coated in sauce. Taste and season with salt and pepper. • Divide pasta between bowls. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.

Saturday, February 26, 2022

Friday, February 25, 2022

Monday, February 14, 2022

Salad

Salad made with spring mix, pecans, strawberries, blueberries, and a vinaigarette. Turkey sandwich and minestroni soup.

Saturday, February 12, 2022

Breakfast

Thick cut french toast served with strawberries, bananas, and pecans. Alternatively sandwiched with nutella and served with strawberries and marshmallows, hash, and strawberry yogurt,

Sunday, February 6, 2022

Greenhouse

Bird of paradise

Saturday, February 5, 2022

Friday, February 4, 2022

Turkey Bravo

The turkey bravo from Panera is a good sandwich. Turkey, bacon, Gouda, tomato bread and a special sauce. I was able to make a decent approximation. 

Sandwich Sauce

1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup ketchup 
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 
1/2 teaspoon dried mustard 
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 
hot sauce to taste

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Tofu Green Curry Bento

coconut milk 
fried tofu 
baby corn 
zucchini 
snap peas 
asparagus 
carrot shavings
onion

 Fry onion in a small amount of oil, then add curry paste to release aromatic qualities. Stir fry vegetables in the regular way. When done, push veggies to one side of pan, then add second serving of curry paste to empty side of pan. stir coconut milk into the paste to 'loosen it up'. Add coconut milk to taste.

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Embroidered shirt

How to do a wheel stitch. This was a new one for me, I enjoyed it.