Spaghetti Surprise Casserole

What I did for dinner had NO right being as awesome as it was...cooked a package of spaghetti (1 lb), drained it and dumped it into a casserole dish. Added a jar of garlic/herb spaghetti sauce, opened and drained a can of salmon (yes, salmon) mushed it up and mixed it in, then a big handful of shredded sharp cheddar, mixed that all up, smoothed the top and topped with more cheddar, some mozz and some parm, and baked it till the cheese was melted on top.

Mom's MinceMeat

An old, old family favorite, never met a man who doesn't love this dish. And dang few women!
This is for 2-3 people, double as needed
First start off with 1 Lb of ground beef or turkey (I use turkey), sautee till the meat is browned. Add 1 can of cream of whatever-you-want soup (mushroom is good, celery is also good) and about 1 can of water, stir in to make a gravy. Now, add a generous handful of raisins. Yes, raisins. stir them in, cover and simmer for about 20 mins till the raisins have plumped. Serve over rice or mashed potatoes.
Couldn't be simpler and is SO good...real comfort food...a salad on the side, and there ya go! Enjoy!

Roast chicken and coconut/mango rice

Hey, haven't really been making anything interesting lately, or that I haven't already posted. Tonight..roasted chicken thighs and a new creation, coconut/mango rice.
First get your chicken on, whatever cuts or whole, whatever you prefer. Then...
when it has about 1/2 hour to go, take 2 C white rice, and several Tbs of (I used coconut) oil, sautee together for a bit, then add 1 can of coconut milk and 1-1/2 C water, cover and simmer till done (don''t forget to salt), meanwhile, seed, skin and chop your (1) mango, and when the rice is about 1/2 way done, add and stir in. That's pretty much it. Except...enjoy!