**French Onion Soup** **Ingredients:** – 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced – 4 tablespoons butter – 2 tablespoons olive oil – 2 cloves garlic, minced – 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional, to help caramelize the onions) – 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional) – 6 cups beef broth (or a mix of beef and chicken broth) …
**Pasta Salad** **Ingredients:** – 12 oz rotini pasta, cooked and drained – 1 cup diced ham – 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni – 1 cup cheddar cheese, cubed – 1/4 cup black olives, sliced – 1/4 cup green olives, sliced – 1 cucumber, diced – 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved – 1/2 cup Italian dressing (or …
**Italian Cream Stuffed Cannoncini (Cream Horns)** **Ingredients:** *For the Pastry:* – 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed – 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash) – 2 tablespoons sugar (optional, for sprinkling) *For the Cream Filling:* – 1 cup heavy cream – 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese (or cream cheese) – 1/4 cup powdered sugar – 1 teaspoon …
**Scalloped Potatoes** **Ingredients:** – 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced – 2 tablespoons butter – 2 cloves garlic, minced – 2 cups heavy cream or milk – 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese – 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese – Salt and pepper to taste – 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried …
Garlic Shrimp Pasta 1 lb medium shrimp, deveined and tails removed 1 lb spaghetti noodles (more or less, depending on family size) 6 -8 garlic cloves, according to personal taste, minced 1/4 cup butter olive oil (3 drizzles) italian seasoning fresh ground pepper red pepper flakes salt herbs (according to taste) 1 Boil pasta …
**Patty Melts with Secret Sauce** **Ingredients:** *For the Patty Melts:* – 1 lb ground beef (80/20) – 1 onion, thinly sliced – 4 slices Swiss or cheddar cheese – 8 slices rye or sourdough bread – 2 tablespoons butter, softened – Salt and pepper to taste *For the Secret Sauce:* – 1/4 cup mayonnaise – …
**Texas Cowboy Stew** **Ingredients:** – 1 lb ground beef – 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced – 1 medium onion, chopped – 2 cloves garlic, minced – 4 cups beef broth – 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies – 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed – 1 can (15 oz) …
**Cajun Shrimp Scampi** **Ingredients:** – 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined – 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning – 3 tablespoons butter – 4 cloves garlic, minced – 1/4 cup white wine (optional) – 1 tablespoon lemon juice – 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped – 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated – 8 oz linguine or spaghetti …
Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potato Salad 
**** Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potato Salad ** **Ingredients:** – 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and diced – 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese – 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon – 1/2 cup ranch dressing – 1/4 cup sour cream – 1/4 cup mayonnaise – 2 tablespoons chopped chives – Salt and pepper to taste **Instructions:** 1. …
french onion beef and noodles Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Olive Oil 1 pound Beef Stew Meat 1 teaspoon Onion Powder 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Salt & Pepper, to taste 1 can (10.5 ounces) French Onion Soup 3 cups Beef Broth 12 ounces Egg Noodles ½ cup Sour Cream ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese 1 cup French Fried …
