Recipe of the day

Dinner for 2 for under $7.00 with leftovers for tomorrow's lunch. It was healthy and delicious!

Spicy steak, peppers & rice (easy)

1 diced onion

1 green pepper cut into 1 inch chunks

1 red pepper cut into 1 inch chunks

2 cups seasoned, tenderized round steak cut into strips

Garlic

1 can Franco American Beef Gravy

2 cups cooked brown rice

1 bunch asparagus

1 tsp butter

¼ lemon – juiced

Instructions

Pre-cook rice and set aside

Steam asparagus 3 minutes and rinse immediately under cold water to stop cooking process – set aside

In large skillet heat olive oil, and sauté onion, peppers and steak

When steak is cooked, stir in gravy and add about ¼ can of water

Simmer for 2-3 minutes stirring often

In medium skillet, melt butter and sauté asparagus for 2-3 minutes. Season with lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste.

To serve, spoon rice onto plate and cover with steak mixture. Add a side of asparagus, complement with a cold glass of sparkling water and enjoy! Yummy!

The smell and taste of home cooking

Tonight we made one of our favourite dishes, Pasta Primavera. Mmmmm! My senses have been satiated by the smells, tastes and textures of this wonderful dish. Every time we assemble this meal we are delighted by the results. So here is the recipe for you to enjoy!

Pasta Primavera

·      2 small chicken breasts

·      2 tsp olive oil

·      small green pepper – chopped

·      small red pepper – chopped

·      ½ onion sliced

·      2 cups – cherry tomatoes

·      2-3 cloves of garlic - minced

·      1 bunch asparagus chopped into 1 inch pieces, or 1 cup broccoli

·      2-3 carrots thin sliced

·      cup snow peas

·      3 cups spaghettini

·      Parmesan cheese to taste

1.     Pre cook spaghetti

2.     Steam carrots for 10-15 minutes – add asparagus or and snow peas and steam for 2 - 3 minutes more.

3.     In large wok or electric frying pan, heat olive oil, and add onions and peppers. Sauté with chicken and add cherry tomatoes. Lower heat, add garlic and simmer for 10 minutes.

4.     Toss pre cooked spaghetti and steamed vegetables into tomato mixture. Mix in grated parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

Add Parmesan cheese or Feta cheese at the table to taste. Tested and delicious!

Enjoy!