Clear Epic

OK. I’m trying to be true to my word here. I’ve put two recipes below. I feel the need to preface: please don’t expect gourmet from me. The fact that I’m cooking is a surprise enough to Raymonn I’m sure I like things that are simple and easy… hence the first recipe coming from Miss Betty Crocker’s Quick and Easy Cookbook. Also, I suck at side dishes so just assume that there will be a salad of some sort, some veggies, bread and butter, or cut up fruit.

Sloppy Joe Rotini

2 cups uncooked rotini pasta (6 ounces)

1 pound ground beef

2 cups frozen whole kernel corn

1/2 cup water

1 small zucchini, cut lengthwise in half, then crosswise into sections (1 cup)

1 can (15 1/2 ounces) sloppy joe sauce

1. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.

2. While pasta is cooking, cook beef in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. Stir in pasta and remaining ingredients.

3. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium. Cover and simmer about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until zucchini is crisp-tender.

This was quick and easy. Prayse seemed to handle it okay so I think it’s a keeper for those days when I need to get something on the table quickly.

Glaze for Pork, Chicken, Veal 

3 T milk-free margarine

1/2 cup chopped green onion

1 T Dijon mustard

1/2 cup maple syrup

In a small saucepan, bring all ingredients to a boil. Simmer for 15 minutes. Use to glaze grilled or broiled meat of your choice.

This is from my Dairy Free Cookbook. We’re trying it tonight but since we eat a lot of chicken I’m trying to find different ways rather than just random seasonings to eat it.

Bon appetit!