These are strange, tiny pasta dots. Either use the plain original couscous, or use a flavored one. Your couscous, your choice.

1 box of prepared couscous
1/2 small can chickpeas, drained
1 small jar roasted red peppers or pimentos, drained
1 small can black olives, drained
1/2 cup green olives, drained
1/2 cup of crumbled flavored feta - optional
1/4 cup extra […]

This recipe is so versatile. Add whatever veggies, cheese or meat you want - there are no set rules. Enjoy!

1 lb. pre-cooked pasta - corkscrew, tri-colored, etc.
1 bunch of cut-up fresh broccoli
1 chopped big tomato
1 small red onion - diced
1/2 small red pepper - chopped
1/2 small green pepper - chopped
1/2 small can black olives - […]

Now I know your probably saying, “What? Why roast it in the oven when I’ve got a grill outside?” Well, my answer would be, “Maybe you need more room, or to try something different.” Only if you asked, of course. This really is good and I hope you give it a try.

8-10 ears […]

Delicious, simple, easy to prepare; who wouldn’t want to make it? The ingredient list seems long, but it’s stuff you probably already have in your Kitchen, except maybe the V-8 juice. Kids also like it.

1 lb. ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 large carrot, diced small
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 minced garlic cloves
2 14-5 oz. cans diced tomatoes […]

I’m a Yankee, born and bred, not a Southerner; who cares? We love this stuff!

3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 lb. smoked sausage
3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
6 cloves minced garlic
4 celery ribs, with tops, chopped
3 small cans tomato paste
1 28 oz. can tomatoes
6 1/2 - 7 cups chicken stock
2 […]

A really good cold weather soup. Serve with saltines or homemade bread.

1 16 oz. package dried navy beans
1 lb. bacon
2 onion, diced
2 stalk celery, chopped
4 tsp. chicken bouillon
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
1 can (16 oz.) diced tomatoes
4 cups cold water

Place beans in a large pot with […]

This is a tomato-based grilling sauce.

1 Tbsp. vegetable oil - (I use canola)
1 medium onion, diced
2 minced garlic cloves
1 cup canned tomato puree
3/4 cup cider vinegar
3/4 cup cold water
1/2 cup tomato paste
3 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
3 Tbsp. molasses
3 Tbsp. packed brown sugar
2 Tbsp. chili powder
1 Tbsp. regular yellow ballpark mustard
1 Tbsp. black pepper
1 Tbsp. liquid […]

A traditional grilling sauce.

1/4 cup butter
1 medium onion, diced
1/4 cup yellow mustard - regular ballpark
1/4 cup water
Juice of 2 lemons
2 Tbsp. ketchup-style chili sauce
1 Tbsp. white or rice vinegar
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. kosher salt

In a saucepan that is nonreactive, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 10 minutes. […]

A classic with a twist.

1 pound elbow macaroni
4 1/2 cups whole milk
2 sprigs of fresh thyme
2 cloves minced garlic (jar is fine)
3 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp. flour
4 1/2 cups shredded sharp orange cheddar
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Salt & pepper to taste

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish.

Cook the macaroni […]

This makes 2 delicious cookie shakes.

3 cups vanilla ice cream
1 1/2 cups whole milk
7-8 Oreo cookies

Mix the ice cream and milk in your blender on low speed until smooth. If you need to, stir it to incorporate.

Break up the cookies over the blender while adding them. Cover and mix on low speed for about […]