Patrea

Sorry I haven't posted my recipes in so long! Here's what's cooking at the Hansen's this week....

Turkey Sandwiches
Using all of our leftover turkey from thanksgiving and some yummy Hawaiian Rolls that I always have to have in the house. :)

Pork and Potato Dinner
Shaun always rates my dinners on a scale of 1-5 and this one got a four and a half! It's originally Angela's recipe.


2 pork chops
1 T flour
1 T vegetable oil
2 T and 1 1/2 tsp grated parmesan cheese - divided
1/8 tsp pepper
2 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 tsp beef bouillon granules
1/2 cup boiling water
1 1/2 tsp lemon juice


Coat Pork chops with flour. In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown chops in oil on both sides. Combine 1 T parmesan cheese and pepper. Sprinkle over chops. Arrange potato and onion slices over chops. Sprinkle with 1 T parmesan. Dissolve bouillon in boiling water. Stir in lemon juice. Pour over chops. sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese. Cover and simmer for 18-22 min or until meat juices run clear.



Mac and Cheese

Because we have to many boxes in food storage that are expired!!!


Sweet and Sour Meatballs

1 lb extra lean ground beef
2 T dehydrated onion
1/4 teas pepper
1 teas salt
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup bread crumbs

Sauce
3/4 c packed brown suger
3 T flour
1 1/2 cup pineapple juice
1/4 c vinegar
3 T soy sauce


In a medium bowl, combine meatball ingredients. Shape into 1 inch balls and place on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil and sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Place under the broiler in your oven for 5/7 minutes or until the meatballs begin to brown.

In a large saucepan, whist together the sauce ingredients and bring to a boil. Add the meatballs and reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes stirring often. Serve over hot rice.



Spicy Island Shrimp


1 large green pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 c butter
2 1/4 lbs uncooked large shimp, peeled and deveined
2 cans (3 oz each) tomato sauce
3 T chopped green onions
1 T minced fresh parsley
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp white pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Hot cooked rice

In a large skillet, saute the green pepper and onion in butter until tender. Reduce heat. Add shrimp. Cook for 5 min. Stir in the tomato sauce, green onions, parsley, and seasonings. Bring to a boil, reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered for 20 min un until slightly thickened. Serve with rice. Serves 6