Monday, October 25, 2010

Eggplant and Shrimp Alfredo

Thinly slice eggplant
salt and pepper the eggplant and allow to sit while you are cooking angel hair pasta

cook angel hair pasta to package directions

dredge dry eggplant slices in flour
then dip in egg bath
then dredge in seasoned bread crumbs
heat oil in skillet
fry breaded eggplant on both sides until golden brown

quick meals are best accomplished by using 2 jars of creamy alfredo sauce
season up with salt/pepper/italian seasoning/tony's/old bay/ dash of olive oil
add in one package thawed cooked salad shrimp until heated thru

serve eggplant over pasta and top with alfredo sauce

Friday, October 22, 2010

Cowboy Stew

Brown 1 lb ground meat along with
1 chopped onion
1 chopped bell pepper
2 celery stalks chopped
chopped garlic

add 1 box beef broth (4 cups)
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 pkg brown gravy mix

chopped potatoes and carrots
one can green beans
one can green peas
one can butter beans
one can corn
one can petite diced tomatoes with juice
(can pretty much add whatever veggies you like!)

let simmer for at least 30 minutes
serve with hot butter cornbread

this recipe freezes well in small tuppeware for take along lunch servings