Killer Spaghetti Sauce

Simmer together in a VERY LARGE pot:
2/3 c. olive oil
2 lg. onions chopped (or 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp onion powder)
2 cloves garlic chopped (or 2 tsp garlic powder)

Then STIR in:
5 (12 oz) cans of Pureed Tomatoes
8 (15 oz) cans Tomato Sauce

1 1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp thyme
3/4 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp basil
1 1/4 tsp black pepper
2 1/4 tsp oregano
1 1/2 tsp rosemary
1/2 tsp majoram
Dried Parsley to taste.

COOK for 45 Minutes.

Then ADD:
4 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste
2 lbs. browned hamburger
2 lbs. browned mile Italian sausage
1 lb link sausage (cooked) cut into bites
Can of olives chopped and can of muchrooms (optional)

SIMMER until ready to eat. - Makes about 8 Quarts.
Put leftovers in either quart size jars or ziplock bags and freeze.
Then just pull out when your in a hurry! Enjoy!

October Exchange

Hello All-

I will host the exchange for October. We will be meeting on Tuesday October 20th at 7:00pm. Let me know if that will work for you.

Thanks,

Amy

Host for October

Hi all!
We are in need of a host for the October exchange. If you are willing and able please post the date and time of the next exchange. Thanks!

Sweet Onion Pork Chops

See post from June 17th for recipe and freezer directions.

I know I'm repeating, but only one person was at that exchange, so I figured it doesn't count :)

Apricot Chicken

Ingredients:
2/3 c. apricot preserves (I always add just a bit more)
1/2 c. italian salad dressing
2 T. Dijon style mustard
4 chicken breasts (if you are going to freeze this you need fresh chicken, not frozen)

Mix first 3 ingredients together. Pour over chicken in freezer bag. Freeze.

Thaw in fridge. Cook at 400 degrees for 50-60 minutes. Serve with rice and veggies.

Chili Manicotti

Four-Bean Taco Chili

2 lbs. ground beef
3 cups tomato juice
1 16 oz jar salsa
1 can kidney beans rinsed and drained
1 can great northern beans rinsed and drained
1 can butter beans rinsed and drained
1 can black beans rinsed and drained
1 8 oz tomato sauce
1 6 oz. tomato paste
1 4 oz chopped green chilies
1 envelope taco seasoning
In a dutch oven cook beef until no longer pink. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. reduce heat; simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. Yields 12 cups. Can be frozen to be used in Chili manicotti recipe.

Chili Manicotti

10 uncooked manicotti shells
1 cups mozzarella cheese
1 15 oz ricotta cheese
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 egg slightly beaten
3 cups of thawed four bean chili
1 14 oz jar meatless spaghetti sauce
Cook manicotti. In a large bowl combine 1 cup mozzarella, ricotta, parmesan and egg. set aside. Combine chili and spaghetti sauce. Pour half into greased 13x9 baking dish.
Rinse and drain manicotti. stuff with cheese. Place over sauce. Top with remaining sauce; sprinkle with remaining cheese. bake uncovered 350 for 40-45 minutes.

Count for Sept Exchange

Hi ladies,
The exchange is coming up next week on the 15th at 7pm at my house (17603 Sierra Creek Ln).

Here is who I have as coming:
-Mitzi
-Alisha
-Erin

So make two meals to exchange, and an extra if you want one for yourself. See you Tuesday!