Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef, 1 onion (diced), 2 carrots (diced), 2 cloves garlic
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1 tsp oregano, 1 bay leaf, salt and pepper, 1 lb spaghetti, Parmesan to serve

Instructions

1. Brown beef in a large pot; add onion, carrots, garlic. Cook 5 min. Add tomatoes, paste, broth, oregano, bay leaf. Simmer 25–30 min. Season.
2. Cook spaghetti per package. Drain. Remove bay leaf from sauce.
3. Serve spaghetti topped with sauce and Parmesan.

Ingredients

• 4–6 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on), 1 lb baby potatoes (halved), 1 cup green beans
• 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 lemons (sliced), 3 cloves garlic, 1 tsp rosemary, 1 tsp thyme, salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). On a large sheet pan, toss potatoes with 1 tbsp oil, salt, pepper. Roast 15 min.
2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme. Push potatoes to sides; add chicken and lemon slices. Drizzle with remaining oil. Roast 25 min.
3. Add green beans; roast 10 more min until chicken is 165°F (74°C) and potatoes are tender. Serve.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef, 1 onion (diced), 2 cloves garlic, 2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, salt and pepper, 8–12 taco shells or tortillas
• Toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomato, cheese, sour cream, cilantro, lime

Instructions

1. Brown beef in a large skillet; add onion and garlic, cook 3 min. Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, tomato sauce. Simmer 5 min. Season.
2. Warm taco shells or tortillas according to package.
3. Fill shells with beef and top with your favorite toppings. Serve with lime wedges.

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts (grilled or pan-cooked, sliced), 2 heads romaine (chopped)
• 1/2 cup Parmesan (shaved or grated), 1 cup croutons
• Dressing: 1/2 cup mayo, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 clove garlic (minced), 2 tbsp grated Parmesan, 1 tsp Dijon, salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Whisk dressing ingredients. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook in a skillet until 165°F (74°C). Slice.
2. In a large bowl, toss romaine with half the dressing. Top with chicken, Parmesan, croutons.
3. Drizzle with more dressing and serve immediately.

Ingredients

• 1 lb smoked sausage (sliced), 1 lb potatoes (cubed), 2 bell peppers (sliced), 1 onion (sliced)
• 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp paprika, salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). On a large sheet pan, combine sausage, potatoes, peppers, onion. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper. Toss well.
2. Spread in one layer. Roast 30–35 min, stirring once, until potatoes are golden and tender.
3. Serve hot, with mustard or ketchup if desired.

Ingredients

• 1 lb spaghetti, 4–5 ripe tomatoes (diced), 4 cloves garlic (sliced), 1/2 cup fresh basil (torn)
• 1/3 cup olive oil, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional), salt and pepper, Parmesan to serve

Instructions

1. Cook spaghetti per package; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
2. In a large skillet, heat oil. Add garlic and optional pepper flakes; cook 1 min. Add tomatoes, salt, pepper. Cook 5–6 min until tomatoes soften. Add half the basil.
3. Toss pasta with sauce and a little pasta water. Top with remaining basil and Parmesan. Serve.