Guacamole Burgers

Ingredients:

1lb ground beef to make 4 patties or 2 depending on how big you like them

1 avocado pitted and mashed in a bowl

4 slices swiss cheese

Sliced red onion

Hamburger buns

Condiments of choice

Make It:

Form patties and put back in refrigerator until time to cook. Preheat bbq or cast iron skillet to medium high. Slice onion and mash avocado, prep any other veggie or condiment you choose to use. Put patties in pan or on grill, cook 4 minutes per side(for medium) cook longer for more well done, add cheese turn off heat and cover till cheese is melted. Grill buns a minute or until lightly toasted. Serve with onion and avocado. Enjoy!

Chicken Spaghetti Skillet

I usually make pasta two times a week, we only eat half a box per meal. So I cook a whole box with the first meal. Then use the rest for the second meal.

Ingredients:

1/2 box spaghetti

2 chicken breasts cut into small pieces

1/2 head cauliflower(precooked in boiling water until softened, or steamed)

1/4 c. white wine

1/4 c. chicken broth

1/2 red onion diced

Salt, granulated garlic and pepper to taste

1c. shredded parmesan

Make It:

Heat a large pot over medium heat, add chicken cook until browned. Add onion, and cook until softened. Add cauliflower, broth, wine and seasonings, stir and bring to a simmer(medium amount of bubbles). Cook uncovered for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add spaghetti, stir, cook until heated thru. Add parmesan stir to combine. Enjoy!

Pot Beans

Ingredients:

2 cans chili beans

1 can baked beans

1 bell pepper diced

1/2 onion diced

1 tblsp garlic

1 jalapeno diced(optional)

1 tblsp cumin

Salt and pepper to taste

1 teas. crushed red pepper

Make It:

Heat a large pot over medium low, spray with cooking spray, add bell pepper, onion, garlic, and jalapeno. Cook until softened, stirring occasionally. Add beans and seasonings, stir to combine. Bring to a low simmer(small amount of bubbles) cover, cook for thirty minutes stirring every ten minutes. Uncover and cook another fifteen minutes. Enjoy!

Menu for September 7th -13th

Monday: Bbq tri-tip, Beans, Corn on the Cob

Tuesday: Pork loin chop, Rice, Broccoli

Wednesday: Pizza(homemade or order)

Thursday: Chicken spaghetti skillet, Bread, Fruit salad

Friday: Out for Sushi

Saturday: Bbq chicken, Baked Potato, Green salad

Sunday: Guacamole burgers, Corn, Green salad

Dessert of the week: Oreo ice cream cake

Basic Cooking Tip of The Week

How to cook a New York Strip Steak

Use a large skillet(I prefer cast iron) heat to medium high. Take steak out of fridge and let sit for 15-20, you want it to be close to room temp. Season with granulated garlic, kosher salt and pepper to taste. Add a little vegetable oil to pan. Add steak and cook 4 minutes per side(for med rare). Take out of pan and place on a plate, let rest(don't touch) for 5-10 minutes. Enjoy!

Butter Carrots

This is a good one, another one of kili's favorites. I don't ever measure when I make it, so here it is basically!

Ingredients:

2 carrots peeled and sliced

honey to taste

salt to taste

butter to taste

Make it:

In a small saucepan boil enough water to cover carrots, add carrots. Cook until soft. Drain, in same saucepan add all other ingredients, stir and serve. So simple and so good! Enjoy!

Spaghetti

Ingredients:

1 28oz. can plum tomatoes(I think Fresh & Easy are the best)

1 28oz. can crushed tomatoes

1 onion diced

1 bell pepper diced

2 tblsp. garlic

1 lb. ground beef

1c. red wine

Salt, pepper, italian seasoning to taste

1/2 lb. spaghetti noodles cooked according to package directions

Make it:

In a large pot over medium heat brown ground beef, drain. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic cook until softened. Add wine simmer until reduced by half about 5 minutes. Add both cans of tomatoes and seasonings. Bring to a low simmer, cover and let cook an hour, stirring occasionally. Uncover and cook another hour. Taste and add more seasoning if needed. Serve over noodles. Sprinkle with parmesan, crushed red pepper, and fresh basil to your taste. Enjoy!