Monday, September 16, 2013

Sweet Potato and Quinoa Chili

1 onion, finely diced
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 sweet potato, peeled and diced
32oz vegetable broth
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp oregano
30oz canned black beans, drained
15oz tomato sauce
1 cup sweet corn
1 cup uncooked quinoa


1. Add onion, garlic and olive oil and cook until translucent in a large stock pot
2. Add sweet potato, vegetable broth, cumin, oregano, black beans, tomato sauce and corn
3. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes
4. Add quinoa and cook for 20-25 minutes

Optional toppings:
Shredded Cheese
Avocado
Sour Cream

To Freeze:
1. Follow steps 1-4
2. Transfer to a freezer safe container
3. To reheat, warm in a saucepan


Friday, September 13, 2013

Pulled Pork Sandwiches

1 lb pork shoulder
1 bottle of BBQ sauce
1 onion, finely diced
½ C brown sugar
1 tsp ground mustard
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp ground pepper
1/2 tbsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
2 tbsp Worcestshire sauce

8 hamburger buns


1. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours in a slow cooker
2. Remove pork, shred and return to slow cooker for 15-30 minutes
3. Pile about a 1/2 C on each hamburger bun and enjoy!

To Freeze:
1. Place all ingredients in a freezer safe bag
2. When ready to make, dump all ingredients into the slow cooker 
3. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours in a slow cooker
4. Remove pork, shred and return to slow cooker for 15-30 minutes
5. Pile about a 1/2 C on each hamburger bun and enjoy!

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Cheeseburger Casserole

1.25 lb ground turkey or beef
1 15oz box of pasta
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic
1 tbsp olive oil
29 oz canned diced tomatoes, drained
2 tbsp ketchup
3 tbsp dijon mustard
1 tsp ground black pepper
2 C shredded cheddar cheese




1. Cook onion and garlic in a skillet with olive oil until translucent
2. Add ground meat and cook until browned
3. While meat browns, cook pasta according to the box to al dente
4. Add ketchup, mustard, pepper and tomatoes to the meat and stir well to incorporate
5. Mix cooked pasta with meat mixture and stir well to incorporate
6. Transfer to 9x13 baking sheet, and cover with cheese
7. Bake at 350 covered for 15 minutes
8. Uncover and bake for an additional 5 minutes

To freeze:
1. Follow steps 1-5
2. Transfer to a freezable casserole dish and cover with cheese
3. To cook, let thaw completely
4. Bake at 350 covered for 15 minutes
5. Uncover and bake for an additional 5 minutes