Our Family Project

RED PASTA 1 pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 Tbsp. olive oil 2 Tbsp. butter 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 yellow onion, diced 1 green pepper, diced 1 red pepper, diced 20 baby carrots, or two carrots sliced 2 cans tomatoes, petite diced (my friend used whole tomatoes I think, but I like the smaller chunks in petite diced) 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste* water, to consistency 3 cubes chicken bouillon (my friend used vegetable bouillon, I just don't have that here) basil, to taste (I use about 1 Tbsp. or so, just smell the sauce to determine if there's enough: you don't want it to taste like peppers and tomatoes, and you don't want it to burn your nose with basil) salt and pepper, to taste pasta, cooked (I prefer penne or linguini, which is what we had) In a large pot, combine butter and olive oil until butter is melted. Add pork cubes and stir to brown. When pork is lightly golden brown on one or two sides, add garlic and onion. Sauté for about one minute. Add rema...

When I brought this over from my old blog I couldn't find the picture on my computer for it. I guess I'll have to make it again and take another picture! In the mean time, just imagine what it looks like! THREE-CHEESE & MACARONI 1-1/2 cups uncooked macaroni 2 hot dogs, sliced; optional (see above comments) 2 Tbsp. butter 2 Tbsp. flour 1/2 tsp. seasoning salt (like, Lawry's) 1 tsp. chicken bouillon granules 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper 1 1/4 cups milk 1/2 to 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated 1 pkg. Ritz crackers, crushed 3 Tbsp. butter, melted 1 cup cheddar cheese Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9x13 pan with cooking spray. Cook macaroni as directed on package. Melt 2 Tbsp. butter in saucepan; add flour, seasoning salt, chicken bouillon granules, garlic powder, and pepper. Whisk together until bubbly. Pour in milk; whisk until combined and beginning to thicken. Add chee...