Sausage Bowties

from my sister-in-law, slightly adapted

1 package bow tie pasta

1 pound sausage

1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup diced onion

2 cans diced tomatoes

1 1/2 cups heavy cream (or half & half)

1 TB basil

1/2 tsp oregano

salt to taste

3 TB minced fresh basil

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.  Cook pasta until al dente; drain and set aside.  Brown sausage, onion, red pepper flakes, and garlic until meat is cooked and onion is tender.  Add tomatoes, cream, seasonings, and salt.  Simmer until sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.  Stir cooked pasta into sauce, and heat through.  Sprinkle with basil and serve.

America's Favorite Pork Chops

4 Top Loin Pork Chops
3/4 cup Italian dressing
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Marinade for at least 20 minutes.  Grill.

Pork Chop Casserole

1 TB oil

3 boneless pork chops

1 can cream of mushroom soup

3/4 can milk

4 potatoes, thinly sliced

1/2 cup chopped onion

seasonings (ie Mrs Dash, garlic, seasoned salt, pepper...)

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Heat oil in skillet, season pork chops, and sear in oil.

Place potatoes and onions in baking dish and season as desired.

Put browned pork chops on top.

Mix cream of mushroom soup and milk and pour over pork chops and potatoes.

Cover with foil and bake about 45 minutes.

I served this with green beans, but I think I'll put them in the casserole next time.

Saucy Ribs

from Real Mom Kitchen

This is half the original recipe (which was plenty for our little family).

Saucy Ribs

2 lbs Boneless Pork Ribs (I used 4 ribs, cut into fourths)

1 cup ketchup

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup chopped onion

2 dashes Tabasco (I didn’t add this)

1 TB prepared mustard

1 TB worcestershire sauce

Place meat in dish (I used a 9x9). Mix other ingredients together for sauce and pour over meat. Bake at 350* covered for 2 hours. Uncover and bake 1 more hour.

Fajitas

Sliced Meat (I have used boneless pork ribs, beef steak, and chicken)

Bell peppers, sliced

Onion, sliced

Olive Oil

Mr. Yoshida's Original Gourmet Sweet & Savory Sauce (I bought it at Costco)

Heat olive oil in large skillet. Add everything else. Saute until meat is cooked, and onions and peppers are tender. Serve in tortillas.

Ham and Chicken Casserole

Ham and Chicken Casserole- Perfect for Holiday leftovers!

from allrecipes

1 cup uncooked egg noodles
¼ cup butter
¼ cup flour
2 cups milk
1 cup cooked, cubed chicken
1 cup cooked, diced ham
½ tsp salt
½ tsp ground black pepper
6 oz shredded cheddar cheese
2 tsp paprika

1. Preheat oven to 400* Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
2. Bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles in boiling water for 6-8 minutes, or until al dente. Drain.
3. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Mix in flour, heating until bubbly. Slowly whisk in milk. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, or until thick and smooth. Remove the saucepan from heat and mix in the noodles, chicken, ham, salt, and pepper. Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
4. Bake for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and paprika, and continue baking for another 5 minutes. Serve hot.

Sausage Macaroni Bake

Nothing spectacular, but good, easy, and fast (especially when using previously chopped and frozen onion and pepper).

Sausage Macaroni Bake

1 ½ cups uncooked elbow macaroni
¾ pound bulk Italian sausage
1 small onion chopped
¼ cup chopped green pepper
1 (8oz) can tomato sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated parmesan cheese (divided)
2 TB fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, minced
½ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp basil
¼ tsp pepper

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in large skillet, cook the sausage, onion, and green pepper over medium heat until meat mixture is no longer pink; drain. Drain macaroni. Combine macaroni, sausage mixture, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, ¼ cup parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, oregano, salt, basil, and pepper. Transfer to a greased 2 qt baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered at 350* for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

click here for original recipe from allrecipes

Spare Ribs

Crockpot Spare Ribs

Boneless pork ribs
½ cup water
1 tsp salt
1 tsp celery salt
1 tsp chili powder
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup vinegar
¼ cup Worchester sauce
1 cup tomato soup, catsup, or tomato sauce

Salt & pepper ribs. Combine everything in crockpot. Cook on low 4-6 hours.