• Favorite GAMEDAY food ? ..... Dine in, carryout, *delivery or make at home.

[Ibleedbrown]

If Joe Thomas says it’s good it can’t be bad…

[mjp28]

~          What's for   ▪︎ GAMEDAY ▪︎  dinner today ?    How about  MOZZERALLA MEATBALLS and  ZITI,  oh yeah !

  ◆  An old time favorite and quick and delicious too.  Great for a  ▪︎ GAMEDAY ▪︎  Sunday or just any family dinner too.   In just 5 steps and cook time 25 minutes.

 

 

◆  SERVES 6  ◆   COOK TIME 25 MINUTES

One way to get the gang before the  BROWNS  game  -or- the whole family rushin' to the dinner table is to serve up plates of these cheesy-stuffed meatballs and saucy pasta. Our recipes for Mozzarella Meatballs and Ziti even features a special ingredient that adds a little extra dose of good-for-ya too!

So quick, easy and  mmm-mmm  delicious oh yeah.    🙂     mjp.

◆   What You'll Need .... *Don't forget a good loaf of ITALIAN Bread !

• 1 pound ground beef
• 3/4 cup plain bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 an 8-ounce block mozzarella cheese, cut into 18 (1/2-inch) cubes
• 2 (26-ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
• 1/4 cup shredded carrots
• 1 pound ziti, cooked according to package directions and kept warm

◆   What to Do .... so simple.

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, combine beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, water, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; mix well. Divide mixture into 18 meatballs, then form each meatball around a mozzarella cube, making sure to cover cheese completely. Place on baking sheet.
3. Bake 15 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, in a large pot over medium-low heat, combine sauce and carrots; cook 10 minutes, or until sauce is hot.
5. Add meatballs to sauce, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook 10 to 15 minutes, or until meatballs are no longer pink in center. Serve over ziti.  

Edited December 10, 2023 by mjp28
Mozzeralla Meatballs and Ziti with ITALIAN Bread !

[Browns149]

I just put a buffalo chicken pizza in the oven. 

[mjp28]

1 hour ago, Browns149 said:

I just put a buffalo chicken pizza in the oven. 

I had roast beef & swiss sandwiches before the game ...... the ZITI are next week now.

[TexasAg1969]

Sick person in the house so we made plain ole breast of chicken & rice soup and some made from scratch rolls from a local deli.

[AP1]

The baby backs just started their third hour on coals. Seasoned with salt, white pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and smoked paprika. I don't wrap and just put some honey on. They'll probably go another hour or so.

The beef was dry brined with salt, then seasoned with coarse salt, coarse pepper and coarse garlic. I just pulled it sliced an onion, cut butter into TB pads, placed the butter and the onion on the beef three layers of wrap and a foil pan. The beef probably has 2-3 more hours.

Here we go Brownies, here we go! (Hoo, hoo!)

[Dutch Oven]

Crab legs and pierogi coming up now.... 

[mjp28]

~          Oh yes,  it's casserole,  chili  and soup  * season it's   really   here.   * And I will be coming up with some  * cold weather recipes for these  * football  and  family  * get-togethers  in  the coming months starting with this one  for the   Christmas  🎄   ▪︎ and ▪︎  * New Year's  Season. *

* First an old favorite of ours,  ▪︎  SPLIT PEA SOUP ▪︎  oh yes,  and so easy only two steps (See below.)    AND  we have several super easy variations *to follow soon .

◆  SERVES 6    ◆   COOK TIME  1 HOUR

 

This classic ▪︎ GAMEDAY ▪︎    SPLIT  PEA SOUP    is chock full of good  for you  fresh ingredients and wholesome good taste! We like to serve it up with crusty bread to soak up every last drop!

◆    What You'll Need

• 10 cups water
• 1 pound fully cooked boneless ham, chopped <-● (optinial)  SEE notes below.   
• 2 (12-ounce) packages dry green split peas
• 3 potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 chicken bouillon cubes
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

◆    What to Do,  only two steps !

1. In a soup pot over medium-high heat, combine all ingredients and bring to a boil.
    
2. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 55 to 60 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.  YOU can use the fork test on this.

◆    NOTES  

• YOU  can use leftover ham in this, or buy it right from the deli case. Don't forget to refrigerate any leftovers! And if the soup is too thick after it has been chilled, just stir in some water when rewarming it to achieve the desired consistency.
• And the second :
• Top off your homemade soup with some homemade croutons -- they'll think you're a kitchen wizard!

◆   Up Next: 

Beefed-Up Split Pea Soup

 

◆  EOM, Split Pea Soup - it's really  good for you.  😉

Edited December 23, 2023 by mjp28
Mmm-mmm good !

[TexasAg1969]

Slit pea soup cannot be dressed up to be a non-gag soup.🤮

[Korsou Dawg]

20 hours ago, mjp28 said:

* First an old favorite of ours,  ▪︎  SPLIT PEA SOUP ▪︎  oh yes,  and so easy only two steps (See below.

Dear MJP, what blasphemous mockery is this?

Split pea soup is part of Dutch heritage, and made with 'rookworst' (smoked sausage)! Having it without is like having a grilled cheese sandwich without cheese. You might as well have left out the peas! 

[TexasAg1969]

3 hours ago, Korsou Dawg said:

Dear MJP, what blasphemous mockery is this?

Split pea soup is part of Dutch heritage, and made with 'rookworst' (smoked sausage)! Having it without is like having a grilled cheese sandwich without cheese. You might as well have left out the peas! 

Better yet just leave out the peas and give me a smoked sausage sandwich. I'll decide which BBQ sauce to use.😋

[mjp28]

21 hours ago, Korsou Dawg said:

Dear MJP, what blasphemous mockery is this?

Split pea soup is part of Dutch heritage, and made with 'rookworst' (smoked sausage)! Having it without is like having a grilled cheese sandwich without cheese. You might as well have left out the peas! 

Well HI to our  Korsou Dawg  and others,  I recently came across several  split pea soup and different variations  so I wanted to get out some of my normal  simple, easy to do and understand to our friends and followers here  PLUS  they  must  be delicious for the average  of my 35 to 40 usual email viewers and my  TBB  group here. ...... not always easy to do. 

Sometimes it is very easy depending on the recipe, afterall how complicated can  SPLIT PEA SOUP be ?    We are in the casserole, chili and soup season right now ..... one of my favorites of the year ..... and it makes the house smell so good.

I  will  follow this rather simple  SPLIT PEA SOUP  recipe with a few additional variations that first I  (and my scratch cook wife)  like  and follow my normal  easy to do and of course always   delicious .

SO   " hang in there "  I've got more to do on this  simple but delicous soup and related recipes.

~AND ~   Bon Appétit ,  good appetite   (also bon appetit ) a phrase, originally from French, meaning  "good appetite". said to someone who is about to eat, meaning "I hope you enjoy your food".     mjp.

[mjp28]

On 12/22/2023 at 5:23 AM, TexasAg1969 said:

Slit pea soup cannot be dressed up to be a non-gag soup.🤮

Hey Tex, what's new with you down in Aggie-land ?  On this base soup and the next TWO variiations were very well recieved by my email group.  ( friends, neighbors, some relatives )  Some good comments, and I've been doing this for almost  20  years now starting with about 7 to 8 people.

I've recently cut back on my list from 40 to 50 to the size now a more recipe interested group.  So far more replies.  .   Give this topic some more time .... and replies.

[TexasAg1969]

2 hours ago, mjp28 said:

Hey Tex, what's new with you down in Aggie-land ?  On this base soup and the next TWO variiations were very well recieved by my email group.  ( friends, neighbors, some relatives )  Some good comments, and I've been doing this for almost  20  years now starting with about 7 to 8 people.

I've recently cut back on my list from 40 to 50 to the size now a more recipe interested group.  So far more replies.  .   Give this topic some more time .... and replies.

How would you like a good Cajun recipe with lots of okra? LOL!

https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=okra recipes&utm_source=google_search&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_term=okra recipes&utm_pai=6663031650_76450061182_387000191910&creative_id=387000191910_kwd-629323491&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIl-eD17mmgwMVN3J_AB3_lAurEAAYASAAEgIczvD_BwE&gad_source=5

[mjp28]

CLE  -at-  HOU,   snack. Grilled keilbassi on a bun .....  coming up soon .....  ummmm.

[AP1]

45 minutes ago, mjp28 said:

CLE  -at-  HOU,   snack. Grilled keilbassi on a bun .....  coming up soon .....  ummmm.

Had Boar's Head Uncured Kielbasa, Pepper Jack Cheese, Pickled Beets and Pickles on meat tray. 

Shrimp with St. Elmos Cocktail Sauce.

Post Script: My family, with our NW PA roots, are the only people in German-dominant Indiana that pronounce kielbasa properly - kielbassie.

[Dutch Oven]

1 hour ago, AP1 said:

Had Boar's Head Uncured Kielbasa, Pepper Jack Cheese, Pickled Beets and Pickles on meat tray. 

Shrimp with St. Elmos Cocktail Sauce.

Post Script: My family, with our NW PA roots, are the only people in German-dominant Indiana that pronounce kielbasa properly - kielbassie.

Where in NW PA?

I have friends in Erie and the Oil City area. 

[AP1]

18 minutes ago, Dutch Oven said:

Where in NW PA?

I have friends in Erie and the Oil City area. 

Northwest Crawford County

 

[syd]

 

[mjp28]

12 minutes ago, syd said:

 

My wife nailed it right away ..... said it looks good !   I agree.   

[syd]

34 minutes ago, mjp28 said:

My wife nailed it right away ..... said it looks good !   I agree.   

i was  just looking at Browns video's on yt and that  showed up

[calfoxwc]

 

[Ibleedbrown]

On 11/18/2023 at 8:55 AM, Dutch Oven said:

 

Made it last night! Got a little heavy handed with the parsley at the end. It was really good, definitely the best batch of scallops l’ve ever made. I probably could’ve seared it a little better to get that good crust on the ends, so that’ll be the goal with the next batch.

Made some baked mac & cheese with it too. Farmer’s cheese and white cheddar is a killer cheese combo in that. Certainly not a health food dinner, haha. 

[mjp28]

One of my favorite Italian Pasta dishes,  either restaurant ($$$$)  or bake at home  ($$) done right,  FIVE CHEESE ZITI.    Delicious either way.

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I  just finished my   ▪︎  FIVE CHEESE ZITI al  FORNO ▪︎  earlier tonight, really delicious.  Also good for  ▪︎      GAMEDAY ▪︎  or family get-togethers.  ~AND~  check out (_x_) our other tips and ideas below.

 

▪︎ Tip 1 :  ▪︎ When my wife went with a girlfriend to the Olive Garden for lunch, she got an entree for about $17 and a "take home" dish plus bread sticks for only $6, good deal !   They only offer 3 choices, this is my favorite, just finished my  "second bowl"  tonight  mmm-mmm.

 

▪︎ Tip 2 :  ▪︎ This Olive Garden recipe is vegetarian but you can absolutely add meat or seafood to the dish. Adding shrimp is a fantastic option, sliced and seared chicken would be great too.

 

▪︎ Tip 3 : ▪︎  Try it !  Olive Garden Five Cheese Ziti al Forno copycat recipe made with marinara, alfredo, mozzarella, fontina, romano and parmesan cheese baked together with a crispy panko topping.

This baked ziti recipe is a huge hit with crowds and potlucks.   This Ziti al Forno is like the best baked ziti recipe you’ve ever had kicked up about ten more notches. A mixture of marinara and alfredo sauce along with five (yes, I mean five) additional cheeses maked this dish an over the top extravagant recipe you won’t have to wait for a trip to Olive Garden to enjoy.

This baked ziti is different than the traditional baked ziti which is made with marinara sauce, mozzarella and ricotta cheese. With a mix of two sauces and five cheeses you’d think that all the flavors would be muddled, but they work so well together that you’ll find yourself routinely mixing marinara sauce and alfredo sauce even when making a simple spaghetti dinner.

Can you make this ziti al forno lasagna?

YES and I love the way you think. We had a girls night in recently and experimented with this recipe as lasagna. Let me tell you, it was probably the best lasagna I’ve EVER eaten. We did add ground beef to the recipe because it needed more substance than just cheese. We also definitely added the crispy topping.

This baked ziti is different than the traditional baked ziti which is made with marinara sauce, mozzarella and ricotta cheese. With a mix of two sauces and five cheeses you’d think that all the flavors would be muddled, but they work so well together that you’ll find yourself routinely mixing marinara sauce and alfredo sauce even when making a simple spaghetti dinner.

Can you make this ziti al forno lasagna?

YES and I love the way you think. We had a girls night in recently and experimented with this recipe as lasagna. Let me tell you, it was probably the best lasagna I’ve EVER eaten. We did add ground beef to the recipe because it needed more substance than just cheese. We also definitely added the crispy topping.

 

◆   SERVINGS 8    PREP TIME 15  MINUTES    COOK TIME  30  MINUTES   ◆
 

Olive Garden Five Cheese Ziti al Forno

Olive Garden Five Cheese Ziti al Forno copycat recipe made with marinara, alfredo, ⅕ mozzarella, fontina, romano and parmesan cheese baked together with a cripy panko topping.

Yield8 Servings  ( ◆ as shown above )

Prep Time15 minutes minutes

Cook Time30 minutes minutes  =  Total Time   45 minutes

Ingredients

PASTA

• ▢1 pound ziti pasta
• ▢4 cups marinara sauce
• ▢2 cups alfredo sauce
• ▢1/2 cup ricotta cheese
• ▢1/2 cup Fontina cheese shredded

TOPPING

• ▢2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
• ▢1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• ▢1/4 cup romano cheese grated
• ▢1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
• ▢2 cloves garlic minced

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• Cook the pasta one minute shy of the directions on the box and drain.
• In a large metal bowl add the pasta, marinara sauce, alfredo sauce, ricotta cheese and fontina cheese and mix well.
• Add to a large oven safe skillet or 9x13 pan.
• Mix the mozzarella, panko, romano, parmesan and garlic together and add the topping over the pasta.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes uncovered until golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 534kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 1431mg | Potassium: 581mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 900IU | Vitamin C8.8mg | Calcium: 325mg | Iron: 2.4mg

 

■  Keyword: Olive Garden Five Cheese Ziti al Forno copycat

Looking for more Copycat pasta recipes?

• Cheesecake Factory Pasta Da Vinci
• CPK Chicken Tequila Fettuccine
• Cheesecake Factory Pasta Da Vinci
• Cheesecake Factory Louisiana Chicken Pasta
• Boston Market Mac and Cheese

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[mjp28]

7 minutes ago, Ibleedbrown said:

Made it last night! Got a little heavy handed with the parsley at the end. It was really good, definitely the best batch of scallops l’ve ever made. I probably could’ve seared it a little better to get that good crust on the ends, so that’ll be the goal with the next batch.

Made some baked mac & cheese with it too. Farmer’s cheese and white cheddar is a killer cheese combo in that. Certainly not a health food dinner, haha. 

▪︎  You had me at the .....  lemon garlic buttered  .... looks good !   ♥︎

[Ibleedbrown]

1 hour ago, mjp28 said:

▪︎  You had me at the .....  lemon garlic buttered  .... looks good !   ♥︎

It was super tasty! I failed to mention l added a little blackening powder to them. So good! 

[mjp28]

~   OK sports fans what's one of the  MOST  popular side dishes out there .....  MAC & CHEESE !   WELL here's an easy and delicious one, done in  40  minutes.

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Want something really easy and so delicious for your next  ▪︎. GAMEDAY ▪︎  or family get-togethers how about  the  BOSTON MARKET MAC & CHEESE.   Just follow the easy directions ( ◆ down below. )

▪︎  Boston Market Mac and Cheese, made with three cheeses is super creamy and easy to make and the perfect copycat!

Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food and nothing screams fall and holidays more than comfort food. We’re huge fans of Boston Market here for fast food, the chicken is delicious and we love both the mac and cheese and the creamed spinach.

 

▪︎. Mac and Cheese has so many versions it is hard to call anything the Ultimate Mac and Cheese, but this creamy mac and cheese is the perfect Boston Market Macaroni and Cheese copycat.

 

▪︎  Can I make this Boston Market Mac and Cheese on the stovetop?

Yes, lower the heat to a simmer and cover the pot. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until creamy and the liquid is reduced.

 

 

◆   SERVES  8    PREP TIME  15  MINUTES    COOK TIME  25  MINUTES  =  ◆  TOTAL TIME  40 MINUTES.  ◆

 

▪︎. Boston Market Mac and Cheese, (copycat) - made with THREE cheeses is super creamy and easy to make and the perfect copycat !

Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food and nothing screams fall and holidays more than comfort food. We’re huge fans of Boston Market here for fast food, the chicken is delicious and we love both the mac and cheese and the creamed spinach.

 

Mac and Cheese has so many versions it is hard to call anything the Ultimate Mac and Cheese, but this creamy mac and cheese is the perfect Boston Market Macaroni and Cheese copycat.

 

Can I make this Boston Market Mac and Cheese on the stovetop?

Yes, lower the heat to a simmer and cover the pot.   ● Cook for 10-15 minutes or until creamy and the liquid is reduced.

 

Yield. 8 Servings   ( ◆ as shown above )

Prep Time - 15 minutes. Cook Time -25 minutes  Total Time. =  40 minutes

▪︎  Course - Side Dish. ▪︎ Cuisine - American.  ▪︎ Author - Sabrina Snyder.

 

◆  Ingredients

▢8 tablespoons butter unsalted (1 stick)

▢1/2 cup flour

▢1 teaspoon salt

▢1/4 teaspoon black pepper

▢1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

▢4 cups milk whole or 2%

▢8 ounces American cheese

▢1/2 cup blue cheese

▢1/2 cup cheddar cheese

▢8 ounces semolina rotini pasta cooked

 

◆  Instructions

Heat the oven to 400 degrees.

Melt the butter on medium heat, then add in the flour, salt, pepper, and mustard.

Whisk until smooth and cook for 30 seconds.

Add in the milk slowly in 1 cup increments until smooth.

Add in the cheese and whisk until fully melted.

Add in the pasta and stir.

Pour into baking dish and bake, covered for 20 minutes.

 

◆  Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 472kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 1080mg | Potassium: 298mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 950IU | Calcium: 539mg | Iron: 1mg

 

●Keyword: Boston Market Mac and Cheese (copycat)

 

◆Tools Used in the making of this Boston Market Mac and Cheese 

Recipe:  Baking Pan: This is great as it looks good for serving too!

Skillet with Lid: I used my All-Clad pan for this recipe but I also own this exact pan which I use for clients and it is great quality at 1/4th the price. I cook for us with All-Clad pans I hope to pass down to my kids (I’m sappy, I know).

Copycat Recipes Book: This recipe was based on a recipe found in this book originally. I adjusted a couple of things but the main ingredients are absolutely found from here 

Rotini Pasta: Semolina is the first ingredient here, feel free to swap for your favorite pasta shape too.

 

◆  ENJOY !      --◇--     

[mjp28]

On 12/10/2023 at 1:37 PM, mjp28 said:

I had roast beef & swiss sandwiches before the game ...... the ZITI are next week now.

●->  Hey guys,  we've got some pretty good  recipes  - and -  dishes come across the pages here lately !

My  Ziti  was good,  MAC & CHEESE  is coming up,  keep 'em coming.   Thanks,  mjp.

[mjp28]

~          Another quick and easy soup recipe on a  COLD  day here in  NE OHIO  or anywhere .....  how about a    ▪︎  SHORTCUT SPLIT PEA SOUP  ▪︎  for a busy cook ?   On a    ● GAMEDAY. ●   or anyday !

Another good split pea recipe  ▪︎and▪︎  a group of other recipes for you to have for your use.   For a quick dinner and some sit-down time.  😉   mjp.   

    ■   From my file on  Tuesday,  December 19, 2023   ■   

 

 

▪︎  SERVES 6  ▪︎    COOK TIME  55 MINUTES  ▪︎  ( Most of it simmer the soup time.)

Old-fashioned comfort doesn't always mean long hours spent in the kitchen. Thanks to some   ▪︎ FROZEN ▪︎   shortcuts, you can enjoy a bowl of Shortcut Split Pea Soup within the hour. Boy do we love it when modern conveniences make it super easy for us to enjoy old-fashioned tastes.

▪︎.  What You'll Need. .... maybe make more ?

• 1 (16-ounce) package dry split green peas   <--●  The time and worrk saver here.
• 1 pound fully cooked boneless ham, cut into 1/2-inch chunks.  <--●  Another taste and time saver.
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (16-ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
• 1 (16-ounce) frozen sliced carrots, thawed
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

▪︎   What to Do

1. In a soup pot over medium-high heat, combine the split peas, ham, onion, garlic, chicken broth, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 45 minutes.
2. Stir in frozen peas and carrots and simmer 10 to 15 minutes more, or until peas are tender. Add parsley and serve.

▪︎   Notes  ●-->

●-->  If you'd like, to top each bowl of split pea soup w/oyster crackers. Mmm-mmm ... yes !

AND ON THE BOTTOM OF THE   ▪︎  SHORTCUT SPLIT PEA RECIPE  ▪︎  Also  see  Mr FOOD's  

Recipes you will find these fine   SPLIT PEA  Recipes.  ( MrFood.com )

[mjp28]

~      Well last week around  Mon-Tues  I  was just getting over with a cold and  asked my wife  for some of her  great  ~  homemade   "CNS" ,  ~ CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP  ~   the real stuff.    Well she took inventory ..... we had everything including a  nice frozen pack of  big chicken thighs.

Normally we would start with a good size  whole chicken   but  NO  chicken,  we've thought  about going with   all  dark meat   in the past why not go that route now.    We figured the   all dark meat    would give the   "CNS"  and  the broth   both   incredibly  new  and  wonderful  flavors ......  and we   both   were   QUITE RIGHT !

Oh My Goodness  ......  we were in for in for a delicious treat.  The most flavor-filled   ~ CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP ~  we could imagine.   Mmm-mmm good   ~ and like nothing out of a can  ANYWHERE  on this earth  and a little  secret  ( it was  so  easy.     Really !

[ NOTICE ]  Prepartion and cooking tips to follow later.