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Easy Spaghetti Sauce

An easy to make spaghetti sauce. This can easily be made in a large batch and frozen into servings for eating later
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword comfort food, easy, freezable
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 29 minutes
Total Time 44 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 400kcal
Author Andre Plante

Equipment

  • 1 Pot (large)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1 Onion (chopped)
  • 443 ml Tomato Sauce
  • 175 ml Tomato Paste
  • ½ tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Parsley
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Chili Pepper Flakes
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • ½ tbsp White Sugar
  • 1 cup Water
  • Salt and Pepper

Instructions

  • Season the Ground Beef with the Salt and Pepper, to taste
  • In the Pot, brown the Ground Beef and Onion, draining the fat
  • Add the Tomato Sauce, Tomato Paste, Italian Seasoning, Parsley, Garlic Powder, Chili Pepper Flakes, Worcestershire Sauce and Sugar
  • Stir well, and bring to a boil
  • Add the Water
  • Reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes

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Andre’s Chili

Nothing like a bit of chili of a cold winter day. Not too spicy, this chili does pack a bit of a kick
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword comfort food, easy, freezable
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 350kcal
Author Andre Plante

Equipment

  • 1 Stock Pot

Ingredients

  • 2 lb Ground Beef
  • 1 Onion (diced)
  • 227 g Mushrooms (sliced)
  • 125 ml Diced Green Chili (small can)
  • 4 clove Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tbsp Ancho Chili Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 Green Pepper (seeded and diced)
  • 425 ml Crushed Tomatoes (1 can)
  • 560 ml Kidney Beans (1 can, drained and rinsed)
  • 425 ml Diced Tomatoes (1 can)
  • 1½ cup Beef Bouillon
  • 156 ml Tomato Paste
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar

Instructions

  • Combine the Ground Beef and 1tbsp of the Chili Powder
  • In the Stock Pot, brown the Ground Beef, Onion, Diced Green Chilis, Garlic and Mushrooms
  • Drain the fat
  • Add all other ingredients, and bring to a boil
  • Allow to simmer for 45-60min
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Chicken Parm Burgers

A tasty meal to make when you have extra ground chicken on hand. Very filling, and delicious!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword burger, filling, tasty
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 600kcal
Author Andre Plante

Equipment

  • 1 Bowl (large)
  • 1 Fry Pan (large)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground Chicken
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • ¾ cup Pasta Sauce
  • ½ cup Cheese (shredded)
  • ½ cup Bread Crumbs
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Pepper
  • 4 slices Mozzarella Cheese
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

  • In the Fry Pan, heat one tbsp of Olive Oil
  • Saute the Onion, until tender, approximately 3min
  • Add in the Garlic, and cook for another minute before removing from heat
  • In the Bowl, combine ¼cup Marinara Sauce, Grated Cheese, Bread Crumbs, Italian Seasoning, Oregano, Salt and Pepper
  • Add in the Onion mixture and Ground Chicken
  • Form into 4 patties
  • In the Fry Pan, heat 2tbsp of Olive Oil over medium heat
  • Fry the patties for about 4-5min per side, until done, and cover with the Mozzarella Cheese, until melted
  • Serve on buns, and top with remaining Pasta Sauce and Parmesan Cheese
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InstantPot Cowboy Soup

Another quick, easy and hearty winter soup that is enjoyed by all.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword comfort food, easy, warming
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 1100kcal
Author Andre Plante

Equipment

  • 1 InstantPot

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1 Onion (diced)
  • 2 cup Chicken Bouillon
  • 14 oz Smoked Sausage (cut into ¼" rounds)
  • 2 Potatoes (cubed)
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes (~800ml)
  • 1 can Pinto Beans (~430ml)
  • 1 cup Corn (frozen)
  • 1 can Diced Green Chili (~120ml)
  • 1 can Green Beans (~430ml)
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin

Instructions

  • Turn InstantPot to Saute
  • When it is Hot, add the Ground Beef and Onion and saute for approx 5 min
  • Add the Chicken Bouillon, and scrape the bottom of the pot to ensure nothing is sticking
  • Layer on the Sauage
  • Layer on the Potatoes
  • Layer on the Pinto Beans
  • Layer on the Corn
  • Layer on the Diced Green Chilies
  • Layer on the Green Beans
  • Sprinkle with the Cumin and Chili Powder
  • Ensure that the InstantPot is set to Sealed, and set to Soup for 4 minutes
  • Once done, allow to naturally vent for 10 minutes, then manually vent
  • Stir and serve
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Ketchikan Soup

A quick, east, meat and potatoes soup. Definitely a great winter warm up meal
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword comfort food, easy, warming
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 450kcal
Author Andre Plante

Equipment

  • 1 InstantPot

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1 Onion (diced)
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 4 Potatoes (cubed)
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes (~28oz)
  • 1 can Kidney Beans (~16oz)
  • 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup (~10oz)
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese

Instructions

  • Set the InstantPot to Saute
  • Once Hot, add the Ground Beef, Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder and Italian Seasoning, and brown for approximately 5min
  • Pour in the Chicken Broth, and ensure nothing is sticking to the bottom of the InstantPot
  • Add the Potatoes, Diced Tomatoes, Kidney Beans and Cream of Mushroom Soup in layers, without mixing them in
  • Ensure the InstantPot is set to Sealing, and cook at High Pressure for 5minutes
  • Once done, manually vent, and mix in the cheese
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Paneer Butter Masala

Decided to try my hand at making a bit of Indian food, and this was a great first choice. A very simple recipe, yet so deliciously good and filling
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian
Keyword delicious, easy, quick, vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 1600kcal
Author Andre Plante

Equipment

  • 1 Food Chopper (to puree the tomatoes)
  • 1 Fry Pan (large)

Ingredients

  • 400 g Paneer (cut into cubes)
  • 2 Onion (chopped)
  • 3 tbsp Garlic Paste
  • 3 tbsp Ginger Paste
  • 1 can Diced Green Chili (~127ml)
  • 8 Tomatoes (pureed)
  • 4 tbsp Tomato Puree
  • 2 tsp Chili Powder
  • 2 tbsp Cumin
  • 2 tbsp Coriander
  • 1 cup Cream
  • 2 tsp Garam Masala
  • 2 tsp Dry Fenugreek Leaves
  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 2 tsp Canola Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt

Instructions

  • Heat in Canola Oil in the Large Pan
  • Add in the Butter, and allow it to melt
  • Saute the Onions until they are translucent
  • Mix in the Diced Green Chilies
  • Mix in the Garlic Paste and Ginger Paste and saute for about 1 min
  • Add in the Pureed Tomatoes and Tomato puree and saute for about 5 min
  • Mix in the Salt, Chili Powder, Cumin, Coriander, and allow to simmer for about 5 min, stirring as needed
  • Mix in the cream
  • Add the Panner cubes, mixing until they are well covered
  • Mix in the Dry Fenugreek Leaves and Garam Masala
  • Cover and simmer for about 5 minutes
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Tourtiere

This recipe is the one that has been used in the Plante/Gratto/Benoit households for years.
Easy to make, and yet so wonderfully delicious!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword christmas, comfort food, delicious
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings 4 Pies
Calories 2400kcal
Author Andre Plante

Equipment

  • 1 Stock Pot

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1 lb Ground Veal
  • 4 lb Ground Pork
  • 1 Onion (chopped)
  • ½ tsp Cinnamon
  • ½ tsp Ground Cloves
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 1 cup Water
  • 8 Pie Shells (frozen)

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to the stock pot
  • Simmer uncovered for 1½hrs, stirring occasionally
  • Let the mixture sit overnight and remove excess fat
  • Scoop the mixture into 4 Pie Shells
  • Use remaining 4 Pie Shells as top crust,, piecing with a fork

Notes

Once the pies have been assembled, put in the freezer until you are ready to eat them.
To prepare them, cook from frozen for 1hr at 400℉
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Mediterranean Chicken Skillet

A very tasty, healthy recipe to make. This is a great way to warm up on a cold day.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword comfort food, easy, tasty
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 300kcal
Author Andre Plante

Equipment

  • 1 Fry Pan (large)

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 lb Ground Chicken
  • 2 Zucchini
  • 1 Onion
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • ½ tsp Oregano
  • 1 can Black Beans (~15oz, rinsed and drained)
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
  • ½ tsp Salt

Instructions

  • Quarter the Zucchini, and cut into ½in slices
  • Heat the Fry Pan over Medium High heat, and brown the Ground Chicken with the Zucchini, Onion, Garlic and Oregano (about 10-12 minutes)
  • Drain the fat
  • Add remaining ingredients, and continue to heat for another 10-15 minutes, until heated through, stirring occasionally
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Andre’s Easy Meatloaf

Made this when I took out ground beef for a different recipe where I was missing the ingredients. It was easy and very tasty
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword beef, easy, tasty
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 370kcal
Author Andre Plante

Equipment

  • 1 Loaf Pan (9×5, greased)
  • 1 Bowl (large)
  • 1 Bowl (small)

Ingredients

  • 1½ lb Ground Beef
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 Onion (chopped)
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs
  • ⅓ cup Ketchup
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Yellow Mustard
  • Salt and Pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350℉
  • In the Large Bowl, combine the Ground Beef, Onion, Milk, Breadcrumbs, Eggs and season to taste with Salt and Pepper
  • Place the beef mixture into the loaf pan
  • In the Small Bowl, mix the Ketchup, Brown Sugar and Yellow Mustard
  • Spread the mixture evenly over the loaf pan
  • Bake at 350℉ for an hour
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White Chicken Chili

This recipe is courtesy of my sister-in-law, and is a great way to warm up on cold winter days
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword chili, comfort food, warming
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 750kcal
Author Andre Plante

Equipment

  • 1 Stock Pot (large)
  • 1 Fry Pan

Ingredients

  • 1 Onion (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 cup Cream Cheese
  • 1¼ cup Corn
  • 2 can Cannellini Beans (~400ml/can)
  • 2½ cup Chicken Breast (cooked and shredded)
  • 1 can Diced Green Chili
  • 1½ tsp Cumin
  • ½ tsp Paprika
  • ½ tsp Oregano
  • ¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper (add more for extra spice)
  • 1 tsp Cilantro (optional)

Instructions

  • In the Fry Pan, saute the Onion in Olive Oil
  • Add all ingredients to the Stock Pot, and cook until the cheese is melted, stirring occasionally
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