Ever since we got our puppy, we tend to get up a bit earlier on weekends. It is actually quite lovely as everyone else is sleeping, and since hockey and ringette are over our time is our own. This morning, I really made the most of my time, and actually was a bit of a nerdy-meal-planner, as I had the time to do it.
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| 4 cups of coffee later....4 lasagne's...and it's only 9 am! |
- Lasagne...did 4 lasagne's today...yes FOUR: 2 with meat and 2 with spinach and ricotta
- Cajun Skillet Beans with ground turkey
The lasagne, though a bit tedious, was easy, and while I was grating cheese, browning beef and boiling noodles (no oven-ready for me!), I had my iPad on my mindless albeit entertaining soap (GH of course). The meat lasagne was easy, as it really is just home-made spaghetti sauce, and then a bit of layering. The spinach and ricotta one took a bit of thought, and in the end, I just made something up, which tasted pretty good!
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| Cajun Skillet Beans with a Turkey Twist |
Monday: Cajun Skillet beans with turkey
Tuesday: Lasagne (meat or spinach...I can choose!)
Wednesday: Beef on a bun and salad (found some leftover beef in the freezer)
Thursday: Leftover skillet beans with salad and garlic toast
Friday: Finger Food Friday!
Spinach Ricotta Lasagne
- 3 packs of chopped frozen spinach
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- lots of minced garlic
- 3 eggs
- lasagne noodles
- tomato sauce
Microwave spinach and squeeze out excess water (as much as you can). Then add in the ricotta, the minced garlic and the eggs. Mix well. Can add in a bit of the mozza as well, just save some of the shredded cheese for the top. Layer the noodles and alternate with the spinach mixture ( I did 3 layers of noodles, and ended with the the spinach mixture. On the top layer, I put some tomato sauce and then topped with shredded mozzarella. I have no idea how this will taste, but it really looked yummy! This recipe made 2 lasagne's, though I had to do them both at the same time to allow equal spinach on each!
Cajun Skillet Beans with Ground Turkey
-2 packages of ground turkey (dark meat is best as it is more tender)
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 chopped pepper (green, or yellow, or whatever you have)
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 can of whole tomatoes (19 oz can)
- 1 - 2 fresh tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 - 2 TBSP honey
- 1 1/2 TBSP dijon mustard
- 2 TBSP vegetable oil
- beans: 1 can of black eyed peas and 1 can of mixed beans
- herbs: fresh thyme, fresh basil and fresh oregano
- spices: chili powder, cayenne pepper (not a lot!)
- salt and pepper to taste
Brown the turkey and once cooked put aside. In the vegetable oil, brown the minced garlic, chopped celery and chopped peppers together for about 5 minutes. Once softened, add in the fresh herbs and a dash of chili powder and a dash of cayenne pepper. Simmer for 2 minutes. Now add in all those tomatoes, and add the honey and dijon. For the honey, start with 1 TBSP and then add more if necessary. Add in the ground turkey. Drain and wash beans and add to mixture. Cover and simmer for 5 - 10 minutes.
**Keep in mind that it is now after 10 pm, and I am writing down what I think I did....and also remember...I hardly ever measure anything!
Spinach Ricotta Lasagne
- 3 packs of chopped frozen spinach
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- lots of minced garlic
- 3 eggs
- lasagne noodles
- tomato sauce
Microwave spinach and squeeze out excess water (as much as you can). Then add in the ricotta, the minced garlic and the eggs. Mix well. Can add in a bit of the mozza as well, just save some of the shredded cheese for the top. Layer the noodles and alternate with the spinach mixture ( I did 3 layers of noodles, and ended with the the spinach mixture. On the top layer, I put some tomato sauce and then topped with shredded mozzarella. I have no idea how this will taste, but it really looked yummy! This recipe made 2 lasagne's, though I had to do them both at the same time to allow equal spinach on each!
Cajun Skillet Beans with Ground Turkey
-2 packages of ground turkey (dark meat is best as it is more tender)
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 chopped pepper (green, or yellow, or whatever you have)
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 can of whole tomatoes (19 oz can)
- 1 - 2 fresh tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 - 2 TBSP honey
- 1 1/2 TBSP dijon mustard
- 2 TBSP vegetable oil
- beans: 1 can of black eyed peas and 1 can of mixed beans
- herbs: fresh thyme, fresh basil and fresh oregano
- spices: chili powder, cayenne pepper (not a lot!)
- salt and pepper to taste
Brown the turkey and once cooked put aside. In the vegetable oil, brown the minced garlic, chopped celery and chopped peppers together for about 5 minutes. Once softened, add in the fresh herbs and a dash of chili powder and a dash of cayenne pepper. Simmer for 2 minutes. Now add in all those tomatoes, and add the honey and dijon. For the honey, start with 1 TBSP and then add more if necessary. Add in the ground turkey. Drain and wash beans and add to mixture. Cover and simmer for 5 - 10 minutes.
**Keep in mind that it is now after 10 pm, and I am writing down what I think I did....and also remember...I hardly ever measure anything!
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