Grocery List:
1 1/2 lb Ground Beef Beef broth 1 onion 1/2 lb mushrooms 1 jar Pasta sauce Zesty Italian Dressing 2 pkg frozen ravioli Cheddar, Monterey, or Colby
These recipes/dinner ideas take a bit of preparation, and some time is required. Many of them are great “make ahead” kind of meals that can be reheated on a busy night.
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This is one meal I can be sure every time that there will be no left-overs. Just as easy as any pasta dish, having a bag of frozen ravioli on hand is the key to being ready for that night when time is short, and appetites huge. Andrea's Recipe here -
30 minutes or more:
My Dad made a great stroganoff using beef stew – his recipe is here, and it’s pretty easy and delicious, but it takes a fair bit of chopping and dicing.
Shopping List:1 1/2 lb Beef Stew Butter or oil 2 cloves Garlic Bay leaf Thyme Oregano 4 medium carrots Celery 2 medium Onions 1 lb Cremini mushrooms Sour cream Flour Egg noodles
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30 minutes or more:
Easiest Lasagna-style casserole out there. less than 10 minutes prep time, then an hour in the oven. Easy and Delicious strikes again. Simply layer pasta sauce, frozen perogies, pasta sauce, ricotta or cottage cheese, pasta sauce and then more cheese.
Shopping List:Pasta Sauce Frozen Perogies Ricotta or Cottage Cheese Sliced Mozzarella or Waxless Gouda Shredded Parm or Asiago
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30 minutes or more:
Sirloin Tip Roast or Sirloin Steak Roast - both make amazing medium rare roasts that can be paired with pasta on nights you have a little time. Use a thermometer to ensure its cooked to your preference. Try a homemade mac and cheese for a gourmet side that goes great with any favourite veggie.
Shopping List:Pasta Sauce Frozen Perogies Ricotta or Cottage Cheese Sliced Mozzarella or Waxless Gouda Shredded Parm or Asiago
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30 minutes or more:
Schinkels' Tender Beef Strips are another easy way to get dinner started. Have some handy for any day you need a tasty dinner option. With a bit of chopping and dicing, and some simmer time, this meal might take a bit of time, but it still certainly falls into my easy category.
Serve over rice or egg noodles. Beef Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe.
Shopping List:Tender Beef Strips Soy Sauce Beef Broth Broccoli Onions Peppers Mushrooms Rice or Egg Noodles
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30 minutes or more:
Company food at it's best. Great recipe for a day with time to prepare a fancy, gourmet dinner that has amazing flavours. For recipe, go here. For more of an explanation and blog post, go here.
Serve over rice or egg noodles. Beef Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe.
Shopping List:2 lb Boneless Chicken Breast Fennel Root with Fronds Chicken Broth or Wine Cremini mushrooms Garlic Salt Pepper Sour Cream Milk Rice or egg noodles
