Meatball & Noodle Soup

Mar 6, 2017

This hearty, family-friendly soup is easy to make. Serve with bread or rolls.

Makes: 6 servings

Ingredients

Soup Ingredients:

3 cups chicken broth
2 medium potatoes, cubed
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
½ onion, finely diced
2 ribs of celery, finely diced
4 oz. fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dill, fresh or frozen
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup medium egg noodles

Meatball Ingredients:

2 lbs ground turkey
1/4 cup grated onion
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1 large egg

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a baking sheet; set aside.
2. In a bowl, combine egg, onion, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper; mix in ground turkey. Using about 1 tablespoon of meatball mixture, shape into balls.
3. Bake on greased baking sheet in preheated oven about 15 minutes, or until thoroughly cooked and browned (digital thermometer inserted in the center of meatballs is 165°F.
4. In a large saucepan, add broth and 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil. Add potatoes, carrot, onion, celery, mushrooms, ground black pepper, dill, and thyme. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Add egg noodles and meatballs; simmer, covered until pasta is cooked, about 5 minutes.

Hungarian Goulash

Mar 6, 2017

Hungarian Goulash is a beef stew seasoned with liberal amounts of paprika which gives it a deep red colour and sweet pepper flavour. Enjoy a bowl of this beef stew served over a bed of egg noodles for a hearty, satisfying meal.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 lb boneless beef chuck, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1/2 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon Hungarian Hot Paprika
1 1/2  teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon caraway seed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 large onions, chopped (3 cups)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup cold water
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Egg noodles

Note: If you can’t find Hungarian Hot Paprika increase regular paprika to 3 tablespoons.

Directions

1.  In 4-quart Dutch oven or 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. In batches, sear beef in oil, turning often to brown all sides. Drain excess liquid from pan. Return beef to skillet.
2.  Stir in beef broth, seasonings, onions, garlic and diced tomatoes. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer about 1 hour 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender.
3.  In a small bowl, whisk together water and flour until mixed; gradually stir into beef mixture. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens.
4. Add egg noodles to boiling water and cook according to package directions. Drain.
5. Serve goulash over cooked egg noodles.

Aztec Hot Chocolate

Mar 6, 2017

Warm up with this spicy hot chocolate. Chile peppers naturally stimulate the circulation and raise body temperature, so a cup of this sinful pleasure is perfect for cool winter days.

Ancho chile pepper is a staple in Mexican cooking. It has a mild heat and a sweet, fruity flavor – perfect for adding to chocolate.

Ingredients

2 cups whole milk
5 oz. dark bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ancho chile powder (if you can’t find, use a pinch of cayenne pepper)
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
pinch of salt

Directions

1.  Slowly heat the milk and whisk in the chopped chocolate pieces over a low heat.  Stir well and when it starts to melt, add all the other ingredients; continue stirring until the chocolate is fully melted.

2. Pour hot chocolate into mugs, top with whipped cream, if desired. Serve.