• Favorite GAMEDAY food ? ..... Dine in, carryout, *delivery or make at home.

[mjp28]

~         Here's another quick and easy favorite which would fall under the.  CASSEROLES   our   ZITI CASSEROLE  and delicious.   Cook time is 35 minutes.     (  from April 2022 )    

Want something deliciously different how about some TEX-MEX ZITI  great mix between Italian and Mexican will be a GAMEDAY  or any get-together or family meal.  

And check  ✔  out the kitchen notes below for some good ideas. 

 

SERVES 6    COOK TIME 35  MINUTES   

If your family can't decide between Italian or Mexican food, then we've got the perfect solution, Tex Mex Ziti! This beefy and cheesy casserole combines the best of two cultures in just one dish. Not only will your whole GAMEDAY SPORTS gang   -or-  just your family will be pleased, but you will be too, 'cause this recipe is weeknight-easy!

♥︎    What You'll Need

• 1 (12-ounce) package ziti
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 2 cups spaghetti sauce
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

♥︎    What to Do

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
    
2. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse, and drain again; set aside in a large bowl.
    
3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, brown beef and onion 5 minutes; drain off excess liquid. Add to drained pasta along with spaghetti sauce, salsa, ricotta cheese, and 1 cup cheese; stir until well combined. Spoon into prepared baking dish.
    
4. Bake 25 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Return to oven and bake 10 more minutes, or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with cilantro just before serving.

✔    Notes

• For additional ethnic flavor, we suggest that you might want to add a drained can of green chilies, jalapeño peppers, or black olives when you combine all of the ingredients.
• Freezer-friendly recipe: Follow all steps above expect for baking. After ziti is assembled, cover with a few layers of foil and place in freezer. Thaw by placing in fridge 24 hours in advance. Once thawed, bake at regular time and temerpature. Click here for more tips on freezing our recipes!
• If you enjoyed this recipe, be sure to check out Easy Pasta Bake Recipes: 24 Ultimate Pasta Casseroles.
   
• Check out more of our favorite Tex-Mex recipes with dishes like our Taco Ring and Tex Mex Dip.

[mjp28]

11/12/2023   -     From the football thread ......

.....  already finished my halftime snack early ....  my salami & provolone cheese sandwich on rye with lettuce and mustard & mayo ... oh so good.   A big dill pickle with a small bag of UTZ chips (better and cheaper than Lays) !   Great lunch, umm-mmm. 

You don't always need an expensive or fancy halftime snack for a bon apetit meal.   For sure !     

[TexasAg1969]

Today Honey Baked Ham, a decent Bordeaux and my wife's special chocolate sheet cake with triple chocolate icing for son in law's Bday.

[syd]

@texasag1969 said:

Today Honey Baked Ham, a decent Bordeaux and my wife's special chocolate sheet cake with triple chocolate icing for son in law's Bday.

i  am doing a vodka and 7 .lol

your dinner sounds awesome

[mjp28]

~          With the Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years and other get-togethers just around the corner this is a great time for this old classic recipe.   ?

◆  The BEST MASHED POTATOES EVER recipe !    A great creamy side dish with a delicious buttery taste,  umm-mmm.

With the holidays just around the corner here's a special recipe to keep handy.  ◆ And please check out the handy options below ! ◆

SERVES  5   COOK TIME 15  MINUTES

~AND~  NO Thanksgiving meal or  ▪︎ GAMEDAY▪︎  get-together  is complete without the perfect mashed potato dish. That's why we're pulling out all the stops with this easy recipe; we're so sure it will be the hit of your holiday party that we named this recipe our   ▪︎ BEST MASHED POTATOES EVER recipe ! ▪︎   This creamy side dish is filled with that buttery flavor you know and love but, when it comes to changing things up, the options are endless. So get ready for a fantastic holiday dinner, and the Best Mashed Potatoes Ever!

• ◆   What You'll Need
•  
• 2 1/2 pounds Russet baking potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) butter, softened
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

◆  What to Do

1. Place potato chunks in a large soup pot and add just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook 15 to 20 minutes or until tender; drain well and place either back into the pot or into a large bowl.
2.  Add remaining ingredients and beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Serve immediately.

◆   So Many Options !

• Garlic Mashed Potatoes:  Cut a small onion into quarters and add it to the pot along with 10 peeled, whole garlic cloves before bringing the potatoes to a boil; beat with remaining ingredients.
   
• Loaded Mashed Potatoes: Prepare mashed potatoes as above, reducing milk to 1/4 cup and salt to 1/2 teaspoon. Add a 16-ounce container of sour cream, 1 cup finely shredded Colby or sharp cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup real bacon bits, and 1 thinly sliced scallion. Beat as directed above.
   
• Green Mashed Potatoes: Prepare mashed potatoes as above then add two 10-ounce packages frozen chopped spinach that have been thawed, drained, and squeezed dry. Beat as directed above.

• Plus, if you liked this easy mashed potatoes recipe, check out our free eCookbook, Quick & Easy Potato Recipes: 30 Scrumptious Recipes for Breakfast Potatoes, Potato Side Dishes & More. We're sure you're going to love these Super Easy Mashed Potato Recipes!
•  

[TexasAg1969]

This evening we had rice, tomato & lettuce salad with blue cheese dressing, crock pot slow cooked Mongolian beef and (Larry will appreciate this) a very fine 2015 Spanish red wine called Clio Jumilla which is 70% Monastrell grapes from 60 y.o. vines and 30% Cabernet from 30 y.o. vines. Excellent balance between the beef and the wine.

[Ibleedbrown]

Alright gang, l bought some scallops. The big expensive kind. I love them but every time l make them l haven’t been super happy with the results. I’ve tried several recipes. Blackened scallops, bacon wrapped scallops, scalloped potatoes, which really has nothing to do with scallops so it’s no wonder l wasn’t happy with that recipe.

My question to you fellow Browns fan cooking enthusiasts is what’s your go-to recipe for killer scallops?

 Thank you in advance!

[TexasAg1969]

@ibleedbrown said:

Alright gang, l bought some scallops. The big expensive kind. I love them but every time l make them l haven’t been super happy with the results. I’ve tried several recipes. Blackened scallops, bacon wrapped scallops, scalloped potatoes, which really has nothing to do with scallops so it’s no wonder l wasn’t happy with that recipe.

My question to you fellow Browns fan cooking enthusiasts is what’s your go-to recipe for killer scallops?

 Thank you in advance!

Red Lobster. But then I really don't like scallops so I get the neverending shrimp.?

[Dutch Oven]

@ibleedbrown said:

Alright gang, l bought some scallops. The big expensive kind. I love them but every time l make them l haven’t been super happy with the results. I’ve tried several recipes. Blackened scallops, bacon wrapped scallops, scalloped potatoes, which really has nothing to do with scallops so it’s no wonder l wasn’t happy with that recipe.

My question to you fellow Browns fan cooking enthusiasts is what’s your go-to recipe for killer scallops?

 Thank you in advance!

[Ibleedbrown]

@dutch-oven said:

Cool, thanks Dutch. I’ll give it a go!

[mjp28]

~          Ok  Cleveland  BROWNS  fans everywhere  here's something  just in time for the   ★  PITTSBURGH  -at-  CLEVELAND  ★  Game this Sunday.   How about :    ■  From the :  35 Unbelievably Good Dip Recipes  ■   OH YEAH !    From. January 31, 2020.

★  The  Spinach Arrtichoke Dip. ★

Find the perfect homemade dip recipes for your upcoming potlucks or parties

Makes  about 3 cups dip     COOK TIME    30 Min

If you like the Spinach Artichoke Dip   popular at all the chain restaurants, you're gonna love our homemade version. It's easy, and there's no substitute for a fresh, hot-from-the-oven spinach dip. See for yourself!

What You'll Need

• 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened (see Notes)
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped  
•  
• What to do

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 1-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
    
2. In a medium bowl, combine spinach, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, ground red pepper, and garlic powder; beat until well blended. Stir in artichokes and spoon into prepared casserole dish.
    
3. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until heated through and the edges are golden. Serve immediately.

Notes

• We like to serve this Spinach Artichoke Dip with tortilla chips, crackers, or thin slices of French bread for dipping. 

• Looking to lighten this dip up? No problem! Just use reduced-fat cream cheese and only 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese. Be sure to serve it with baked tortilla chips, too!

If you love everything spinach, then you'll love our collection of Super Recipes with Spinach: 21 Spinach Salad Recipes, Spinach Dinner Recipes, and More!

[Ibleedbrown]

If Joe Thomas says it’s good it can’t be bad…

[mjp28]

~          What's for   ▪︎ GAMEDAY ▪︎  dinner today ?    How about  MOZZERALLA MEATBALLS and  ZITI,  oh yeah !

  ◆  An old time favorite and quick and delicious too.  Great for a  ▪︎ GAMEDAY ▪︎  Sunday or just any family dinner too.   In just 5 steps and cook time 25 minutes.

 

 

◆  SERVES 6  ◆   COOK TIME 25 MINUTES

One way to get the gang before the  BROWNS  game  -or- the whole family rushin' to the dinner table is to serve up plates of these cheesy-stuffed meatballs and saucy pasta. Our recipes for Mozzarella Meatballs and Ziti even features a special ingredient that adds a little extra dose of good-for-ya too!

So quick, easy and  mmm-mmm  delicious oh yeah.    ?     mjp.

◆   What You'll Need .... *Don't forget a good loaf of ITALIAN Bread !

• 1 pound ground beef
• 3/4 cup plain bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 an 8-ounce block mozzarella cheese, cut into 18 (1/2-inch) cubes
• 2 (26-ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
• 1/4 cup shredded carrots
• 1 pound ziti, cooked according to package directions and kept warm

◆   What to Do .... so simple.

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, combine beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, water, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; mix well. Divide mixture into 18 meatballs, then form each meatball around a mozzarella cube, making sure to cover cheese completely. Place on baking sheet.
3. Bake 15 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, in a large pot over medium-low heat, combine sauce and carrots; cook 10 minutes, or until sauce is hot.
5. Add meatballs to sauce, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook 10 to 15 minutes, or until meatballs are no longer pink in center. Serve over ziti.  

[Browns149]

I just put a buffalo chicken pizza in the oven. 

[mjp28]

@browns149 said:

I just put a buffalo chicken pizza in the oven. 

I had roast beef & swiss sandwiches before the game ...... the ZITI are next week now.

[TexasAg1969]

Sick person in the house so we made plain ole breast of chicken & rice soup and some made from scratch rolls from a local deli.

[AP1]

The baby backs just started their third hour on coals. Seasoned with salt, white pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and smoked paprika. I don't wrap and just put some honey on. They'll probably go another hour or so.

The beef was dry brined with salt, then seasoned with coarse salt, coarse pepper and coarse garlic. I just pulled it sliced an onion, cut butter into TB pads, placed the butter and the onion on the beef three layers of wrap and a foil pan. The beef probably has 2-3 more hours.

Here we go Brownies, here we go! (Hoo, hoo!)

[Dutch Oven]

Crab legs and pierogi coming up now.... 

[mjp28]

~          Oh yes,  it's casserole,  chili  and soup  * season it's   really   here.   * And I will be coming up with some  * cold weather recipes for these  * football  and  family  * get-togethers  in  the coming months starting with this one  for the   Christmas  ?   ▪︎ and ▪︎  * New Year's  Season. *

* First an old favorite of ours,  ▪︎  SPLIT PEA SOUP ▪︎  oh yes,  and so easy only two steps (See below.)    AND  we have several super easy variations *to follow soon .

◆  SERVES 6    ◆   COOK TIME  1 HOUR

 

This classic ▪︎ GAMEDAY ▪︎    SPLIT  PEA SOUP    is chock full of good  for you  fresh ingredients and wholesome good taste! We like to serve it up with crusty bread to soak up every last drop!

◆    What You'll Need

• 10 cups water
• 1 pound fully cooked boneless ham, chopped <-● (optinial)  SEE notes below.   
• 2 (12-ounce) packages dry green split peas
• 3 potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 chicken bouillon cubes
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

◆    What to Do,  only two steps !

1. In a soup pot over medium-high heat, combine all ingredients and bring to a boil.
    
2. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 55 to 60 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.  YOU can use the fork test on this.

◆    NOTES  

• YOU  can use leftover ham in this, or buy it right from the deli case. Don't forget to refrigerate any leftovers! And if the soup is too thick after it has been chilled, just stir in some water when rewarming it to achieve the desired consistency.
• And the second :
• Top off your homemade soup with some homemade croutons -- they'll think you're a kitchen wizard!

◆   Up Next: 

Beefed-Up Split Pea Soup

 

◆  EOM, Split Pea Soup - it's really  good for you.  ?

[TexasAg1969]

Slit pea soup cannot be dressed up to be a non-gag soup.?