Salmon Patties

1 pack salmon

1 egg

1 green onion - chopped - just the green top

yellow corn meal

In a mixing bowl add the salmon, egg, green onion top and just enough corn meal for it to come together. Make into patties.

In a skillet, heat over medium high heat some veggie oil.

Once the oil is hot, add the patties to the skillet.

Cook until golden brown, flip over and cook second side until golden brown.

Meatloaf

1.5 lbs 80% ground beef

1.5 lbs ground pork

1/2 cup onion, diced

1/2 cup green pepper, diced

2 eggs

1 hoagie roll

3 TBSP Worcestershire sauce

1 cup ketchup

salt & pepper to taste

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. In a bowl mix all ingredients until well combined.

3. Place in baking dish, and shape into a loaf

4. Bake for 1 hour or until cooked through.

5. Drain off any grease and serve with roasted veggies.

Simple Marinara

3 cloves garlic

3 TBSP olive oil

1/2 cup onion, diced

1/4 cup green pepper, diced

1/4 cup carrot, diced

1 - 28oz can crushed tomatoes

1 - 28oz can tomato sauce

2 bay leaves

1/4 cup fresh Parmesan, grated

2 1/2 TBSP dried parsley

2 1/2 TBSP dried oregano

1. Heat oil in a large sauce pan over medium heat.

2. Saute garlic, onions, peppers, and carrots until aromatic and tender.

3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, parsley, oregano, Parmesan and bay leaves.

4. Reduce heat to low and simmer for an hour.

Onion & Red Pepper Crustini

Italian bread from deli, sliced

small yellow or white onion, sliced

1/2 red pepper, chopped (large pieces)

Olive Oil

Thin pat of butter

Fresh grated Parmesan Cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Lay slices of bread on baking sheet.

Drizzle bread with olive oil.

Place in oven until very lightly toasted then remove from oven.

In a small saute pan, add a little olive oil and thin pat of butter.

Add onion slices and red pepper.

Cook until tender and onion is starting to caramelize.

Place onions & peppers on top of bread.

Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and place back in oven until cheese is melted.

Braised Short Ribs

3 lbs short ribs

Olive Oil

Salt & Pepper

1 large yellow or white onion

1 cup white wine

1 cup water

Season short ribs with salt & pepper to taste.

Chop onion. Place in bottom of Crock Pot.

In a pan, sear ribs in olive oil. Once seared, place in Crock Pot.

Add water & wine to pan to deglaze pan.

Pour liquid from pan on top of ribs.Cover Crock Pot and cook on high for 3 1/2 hours.

Remove lid and cook for another 45 minutes.

Scoop out meat, onions & broth then serve.

Grilled Citrus Shrimp

Shrimp, peeled and devained
Citrus Seasoning

In a bowl, mix shrimp and seasoning until the shrimp are nicely coated.
Thread shrimp on skewers.

Place on hot grill and cook until done. This takes only a couple of minutes, so keep an eye on them!

Remove from skewers and serve hot. Fresh lemon juice can be squeezed on them before eating to enhance the flavors.

Cheesy Baked Ziti

1 lb ziti pasta
1 ½ tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tsp fresh rosemary
1 tsp fresh basil
2 pats of butter
1 lb lean ground beef
1 (28oz) jar spaghetti sauce
salt to taste
8 oz sour cream
16 oz cottage cheese
8 oz mozzarella cheese
8 oz provolone cheese
4 tbsp fresh grated parmesan cheese

1. Cook pasta for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente, drain.

2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil & 1 pat of butter in large skillet over medium heat. Cook onion in oil and butter until tender. Stir in rosemary, basil and garlic. Transfer to small bowl.

3. Place ground beef in skillet and cook until browned. Stir in onion mixture and spaghetti sauce. Turn heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.

4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

5. In a 9x13 casserole dish, use pat of butter to grease dish.

6. Mix sour cream and cottage cheese together in a seperate bowl.

7. In prepared dish, layer ½ of each: cooked pasta, provolone cheese, sour cream mixture, then a little less than ½ of mozzarella cheese & parmesan cheese and meat mixture.

8. Then layer the rest of the pasta,cheeses and sour cream mixture then remaining meat mixture topped with remaining mozzarella & parmesan cheeses.

9. Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes or until heated through and cheeses are melted.

Makes 12 servings