Recipe Roundup

 And here we are at our third and final installment of our foodie series. Enjoy the following recipes! 

1. One-Pot Spaghetti

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef or turkey
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups chicken or beef broth
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 8 oz spaghetti
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, cook the ground beef or turkey over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and cook until softened.
3. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, broth, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
4. Break the spaghetti in half and add it to the pot. Stir to combine.
5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the spaghetti is cooked and the sauce has thickened.
6. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

2. Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Ingredients:

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Flour tortillas
• Toppings: sour cream, guacamole, salsa, shredded cheese

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the chicken strips, bell peppers, onion, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
3. Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet.
4. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
5. Serve the chicken and vegetables in flour tortillas with your favorite toppings.

3. Baked Ziti

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ziti pasta
• 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
4. Stir in the marinara sauce, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
5. In a large bowl, combine the cooked ziti, sausage mixture, and ricotta cheese. Mix well.
6. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Serve hot.

4. Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Ingredients:

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• Cooked rice, for serving

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and cornstarch. Set aside.
2. In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
3. Add the chicken strips and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add the broccoli, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
5. Return the chicken to the skillet and pour the sauce over the top. Stir to coat everything evenly.
6. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
7. Serve the stir-fry over cooked rice.

5. BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Ingredients:

• 3-4 lb pork shoulder or butt
• 1 cup BBQ sauce
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Hamburger buns
• Coleslaw (optional)

Instructions:

1. Season the pork shoulder with salt and pepper.
2. Place the sliced onion in the bottom of a slow cooker. Add the pork shoulder on top.
3. Pour the chicken broth over the pork and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
4. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
5. Mix the shredded pork with BBQ sauce.
6. Serve the pulled pork on hamburger buns with coleslaw, if desired.