Spagetti Sauce

This has been another family favorite.
At the end of summer my friendly neighbor lady, Kathleen
who owns a green house across the street from me,
brings me her left over peppers and tomatoes.
What a treat!
Any ways I want to share with you one of my favorite Spaghetti Sauces from one of our own authors, Bev K.
It's in the green "Greendale Cookbook" on pg. 45

1 lb. ground beef
1 medium onion
1 C. chopped celery
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1 quart canned tomatoes undrained. ( I use fresh tomatoes, skin them, chop them and they are the best.)
1/2 tsp. oregano
1 can mushrooms
1/2 C. ketchup
1 tsp. prepared mustard
2 tsp. paprika
2 Tbsp. sugar
11/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp Worchestershire Sauce
1/4 - 1/2 Cup grated fresh parmesan cheese.

Brown ground beef, seasoning slighlty with salt and pepper. Drain.
Place all ingredients except cheese in large sauce pan and bring to a boil.
Turn heat to medium and cook until sauce is thick - about 11/2 hours - 2 hours.
Serve over spaghetti.
I add fresh cheese on their dinner plates.

This sauce freezes well. I often double it and freeze half.

Add the ground beef to the mixture, and let cook for 11/2 - 2 hours.


As you can see, I store the sauce in miniature Ziploc containers for those young adults in my life who don't prioritize cooking. It's the best sauce ever and it's so good with fresh vegetables.
I've been waiting for Bev to post this, but I just made it this week, once again.

Taco Dip

Sunday is a day we love to get together as a family. One never knows how many will be home, so generally I make a large meal so we can have left overs.
This week I have chosen a family favorite that I collected years ago from a good friend, Hilda who is always fixing a large meal for her family and grandchildren. She has used this as a staple for years, especially on Sunday's as it is easy to prepare in advance and one is not scurrying in the kitchen. Thank you Hilda. I love this recipe and it's so easy to freeze and take on a family ski vacation or camping trip. I can guarantee there will not be many left overs.


Taco Dip

• 2 lbs. hamburger - browned and drained
• 1 Cup Salsa
• 1/2 C. taco seasoning
• 1 C. sour cream
• 1 or 2 tomatoes chopped up
• 1 or 2 onion greens chopped
  
• 1 C grated cheddar cheese

Method

1. Brown hamburger and drain.
2. Add Salsa and taco seasoning.
3. Simmer on low heat for 5 minutes.
4. Scoop mixture into casserole bowl.
5. Spread sour cream over meat mixture.
6. Add chopped tomatoes and green onions
7. Then sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.
8. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes.

I added the recipe of Judy's Riverwalk Guacamole as a complimentary side dish. Yummy!
Don't forget to add a large bowl of tacos. I usually dish a scoop of sauce in their dishes while they smother the sauce with the nacho chips.
Often I will add a fresh salad, but today I added a loaf of fresh bread with peanut butter and honey (for the little man) and a fresh fruit platter.
At the end of the meal my eldest son, leaned over and said, "Mom, you know that this is my favorite meal." Unfortunately today there were no leftovers.
I was hoping to stay out of the kitchen this week, and enjoy gardening outdoors instead...

Baron Of Beef

This is one of our family's favorite.
Often on Sundays we have lunch together with our family.
I'm always up, for trying everybody's favorite meals.
I love to find meals that I can prepare on Saturdays,
so that my work load is simple on Sundays.

When those little boys walk in and yell.
"Oma I'm Here!"
Everything get's dropped and big hugs are in place.
So I'm trying to avoid last minute prep..
Makes my life much simpler.
The recipe I'm about to post is from my cousin in Calgary.
This weekend I made Judy's delicious bread.
And I cooked up her Cream of Cauliflower Soup
I don't think this one has found it's way into the
MGCC Blog.....Check it out. It's a keeper.

And then I added Calgary Cousin's fresh

Baron of Beef

Sirloin Tip Roast
5 pounds
Rub with dry mustard/ onion soup mix
Put in oven to roast/add some water
Approximately 21/2 hours. (depending on the size)

Slice thinly.
I have this wonderful Braun machine,
which does an incredible job.

Sauce
1 Cup Ketchup
1 Tbsp. Worchester Sauce
1/4 Cup Vinegar
1 Tbsp Brown sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. celery salt
1 Tbsp minced onions
2 Tbsp. Soya Sauce

Blend this together and layer meat with sauce,
so that everything gets marinated.
Cook in oven for 1 hour at 350.
Cook a pot of rice and you have a hearty meal.


I love cooking in large quantities.
Usually someone needs an extra serving somewhere,
and why not, it's so simple to make a double batch.

Another meal to enjoy on a cold winter night.
When is Spring coming?