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December 31, 2013November 14, 2014

Pasta with Sausage, Spinach and Tomato

Another night of what to do for dinner? Had the sausage but no onion or peppers, so a quick look around and I came up with this idea which came out quite well.

Ingredients for Pasta with sausage, spinach and tomatoes

8 sweet sausage
1 pound bag frozen spinach well drained and chopped
1 can diced tomato well drained
1 pound pasta your choice
3 -4 garlic cloves sliced
1 Tbs hot pepper flakes
1 cup reserved pasta water or
1/2 cup chicken stock
Olive oil

Directions for pasta, sausage, spinach and tomato

In a large fry pan cook and brown the sausage. Once cooked let the sausage rest for 10 -15 minutes before cutting into coin slices.

Cook the pasta and while the pasta is cooking put the sausage back into the fry pan add the spinach tomato and garlic and about 8 Tbs Olive oil and cook until garlic is softened and the other ingredients are heated through.

Drain the pasta, add back to the pot then add all the other ingredients and stir to combine thoroughly. If it looks to dry add some of the pasta water, chicken stock or more Olive oil.

Here are a few items to help make this recipe:
Emeril by All-Clad E9208264 Hard Anodized Nonstick 5-Quart Saute Pan with Lid Cookware, Black
New Professional Commercial Grade 8 QT (Quart) Heavy-Gauge Stainless Steel Stock Pot, 3-Ply Clad Base, Induction Ready, With Lid Cover NSF Certified Item

Another of those full of leafy green stuff, make you feel good your eating right, recipes. At least this one has a “little bit of meat on the bone.” 3 paws for the effort and let’s get a luau going!

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Pasta with sausage, Spinach & Tomato

2013-12-31 16:29:05

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Prep Time

30 min

Cook Time

30 min

Prep Time

30 min

Cook Time

30 min

Ingredients

8 sweet sausage
1 pound bag frozen spinach well drained and chopped
1 can diced tomato well drained
1 pound pasta your choice
3 -4 garlic cloves sliced
1 Tbs hot pepper flakes
1 cup reserved pasta water or
1/2 cup chicken stock
Olive oil

Instructions

In a large fry pan cook and brown the sausage. Once cooked let the sausage rest for 10 -15 minutes before cutting into coin slices.
Cook the pasta and while the pasta is cooking put the sausage back into the fry pan add the spinach tomato and garlic and about 8 Tbs Olive oil and cook until garlic is softened and the other ingredients are heated through.
Drain the pasta, add back to the pot then add all the other ingredients and stir to combine thoroughly. If it looks to dry add some of the pasta water, chicken stock or more Olive oil.

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September 13, 2013December 27, 2014

Bow Tie Pasta with Ham + Peas in Cream Sauce

Bow Tie Pasta with Ham + Peas

One of the great things about a baked ham is the leftovers. So many choices of what to do, so many great recipes. This one is a classic just a few ingredients simple to make, you can even do this all in one pot, so there’s less work for the scullery maid.

Ingredients for bow ties with Ham + Peas

1 12 oz or larger box of bow tie pasta
1 medium onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 -2 cups frozen peas
1 – 2 cups Diced ham
2 cups cream
3 Tbs butter
3 Tbs flour
Parmesan cheese to grate over dish
salt & pepper to taste

Directions for Bow Tie Pasta with Ham+ Peas

In heavily salted water cook the pasta.

While the pasta is cooking prepare the other ingredients. Dice the onion, garlic in one bowl, the ham in another, and measure out the rest of the ingredients.

When the pasta is cooked to your preference drain in a colander. Put the pot back on the burner on medium high heat add the butter when melted add the onion and garlic and cooked until softened.

Once the onion and garlic are softened, add the flour and stir until all the raw flour is combined, continue to cook for a minute or two more.

Add the cream and whisk until sauce begins to boil and thicken. At this point add the peas and ham and cook to heat. Once the ham and peas are heated, add the pasta back into the pot, stir to combine all the ingredients. Taste and adjust the seasoning at this point.

Serve with Parmesan sprinkled lightly over the pasta.

Here are a few items to help make this recipe:
Cuisinart 766-24 Chef’s Classic 8-Quart Stockpot with Cover
WMF Manaos / Bistro Pasta Server
Certified International Garden of Olives 5-Piece Pasta Sets

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I’m really not a “pasta and peas pup”, more meat and potatoes so I only give this recipe 3 paws, no reflection on the cook.

BowTie Pasta with Ham + Peas in Cream Sauce

2013-09-13 19:18:17

Serves 4

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Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

30 min

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

30 min

Ingredients

1 12 oz or larger box of bow tie pasta
1 medium onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 -2 cups frozen peas
1 - 2 cups Diced ham
2 cups cream
3 Tbs butter melted
3 Tbs flour
Parmesan cheese to grate over dish
salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

In heavily salted water cook the pasta.
While the pasta is cooking prepare the other ingredients. Dice the onion, garlic in one bowl, the ham in another, and measure out the rest of the ingredients.
When the pasta is cooked to your preference drain in a colander. Put the pot back on the burner on medium high heat add the butter when melted add the onion and garlic and cooked until softened.
Once the onion and garlic are softened add the flour and stir until all the raw flour is combined, continue to cook for a minute or two more.
Add the cream and whisk until sauce begins to boil and thicken. At this point add the peas and ham and cook to heat. Once the ham and peas are heated add the pasta back into the pot, stir to combine all the ingredients. Taste and adjust the seasoning at this point.
Serve with Parmesan sprinkled lightly over the pasta.

Notes

For easier clean up while draining the pasta use the same pot to make the sauce in.

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September 10, 2013December 12, 2014

Ham and Coca-Cola and Orange Gravy

Baked Ham & Coca - Cola and Orange Gravy — Baked Ham & Coca-Cola and Orange Gravy

Ham and Coca-Cola and Orange Gravy

Ham was on sale at the grocer’s so we bought one. Honey baked has always been a holiday favorite so I thought some sort of sweet glaze and gravy to go with it. So I came up with the following recipe, baked ham & coca-cola and orange gravy. It’s sweet, goes great with the ham and is easy to assemble. The ham called for being baked about 20 minutes per pound and it was 7 pounds so the entire process baked for about 2 hours 20 minutes at 325° so this worked well for the gravy. I used a large cast iron fry pan to bake the ham in and it works well, it holds the heat and shortens the time to make the gravy.

Directions for Ham and Coca -Cola and Orange Gravy

In a large cast iron fry pan, place the ham and score the rind in a diamond pattern.

Coca -Cola and Orange baste & gravy

Ingredients:

¾ cup Orange juice
½ cup brown sugar
¼ maple syrup
12 oz. Coca -Cola
Pinch of salt & pepper
3 Tbs butter melted
3 Tbs flour

Combine all the ingredients, except the butter and flour, in a pot and bring up to a boil, stirring constantly to keep the sugar from burning. Keep a close eye on pot as it may boil over as it nears boiling temperature, if it appears about to do that, remove from heat for a moment. Continue to cook on a slow boil and reduce sauce by about ½.

Once reduced allow to cool and then pour over the ham. Place the ham in the preheated oven and bake according to package directions. Baste the ham every 10 -15 minutes until done.

When done remove the ham to a cutting board and cover with foil. The sauce in the pan should be now reduced to about 1 cup, if it appears to be less add a little more orange juice.

Place the pan with the juice onto the stove top burner and turn to high. Mix the flour with the melted butter stirring until you have a smooth paste roux. Spoon the roux into the sauce and whisk until it thickens. Strain through fine mesh sieve and serve on the side.

Baked Ham with Coca - Cola & Orange Gravy — Baked Ham with Coca – Cola & Orange Gravy

Here are a few items to help make this recipe:
Lodge Logic L17SK3 Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet, 17-inch
All-Clad Stainless 2-Quart Saucepan
Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Four Star 10-Inch High Carbon Stainless-Steel Carving Knife

Don’t I just love to “HAM” it up ! Another 5 paw recipe

Baked Ham with Coca Cola & Orange Gravy

2013-09-10 19:42:26

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Ingredients

1 Ham appox 7 lbs.
Coca - Cola and Orange baste & gravy

Ingredients

¾ cup Orange juice
½ cup brown sugar
¼ maple syrup
12 oz. Coca -Cola
Pinch of salt & pepper
3 Tbs butter melted
3 Tbs flour

Instructions

In a large cast iron fry pan, place the ham and score the rind in a diamond pattern.
Combine all the ingredients in a pot and bring up to a boil, stirring constantly to keep the sugar from burning. Keep a close eye on pot as it may boil over as it nears boiling temperature, if it appears about to do that, remove from heat for a moment. Continue to cook on a slow boil and reduce sauce by about ½.
Once reduced allow to cool and then pour over the ham. Place the ham in the preheated oven and bake according to package directions. Baste the ham every 10 -15 minutes until done.
When done remove the ham to a cutting board and cover with foil. The sauce in the pan should be now reduced to about 1 cup, if it appears to be less add a little more orange juice.
Place the pan with the juice onto the stove top burner and turn to high. Mix the flour with the melted butter stirring until you have a smooth paste roux. Spoon the roux into the sauce and whisk until it thickens. Strain through fine mesh sieve and serve on the side.

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