Monday, April 13, 2026

Tangy Cheeseburger Sloppy Joes

Quick, simple, and satisfying!

Tangy Cheeseburger Sloppy Joes

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground beef
1 can pinto beans – rinsed and drained
1 cup BBQ sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
8 slices American cheese
8 hamburger buns

Directions: 

Brown beef and beans and drain fat.  Add ketchup and BBQ sauce and heat through.  Serve on buns topped with cheese.

Zesty Sausage Stir-Fry

A colorful and yummy stir-fry -- good one to hold unto for the summertime!

Zesty Sausage Stir-Fry

Ingredients:

1 (13.5 oz.) pack Polish sausage - sliced
1 small onion -- sliced
1 tbsp. oil
3 carrots - sliced
1 small yellow summer squash - sliced
8 oz. sugar snap peas
6 tbsp. soy sauce
3 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tbsp. rice vinegar
8 oz. egg noodles -- cooked according to package


Directions:

In a small bowl, mix water, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and cornstarch.  Set aside.

In a large skillet, sauté sausage and onion in oil for 3-5 minutes.  Add veggies and stir fry until crisp-tender.

Pour sauce into skillet.  Bring to boil, stirring until thickened.  Toss to coat.  Serve over pasta.

Chicken Gnocchi Soup

I always think this looks like an elegant soup, all creamy and with spinach and gnocchi in it.

Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Ingredients:


1/4 cup butter

3 stalks celery – finely chopped

1 med. carrot – shredded

1 small onion – finely chopped

4 cloves garlic – minced

1/2 cup flour

5 cups chicken broth

1 lb. gnocchi

2 cups chicken pieces

1 cup baby spinach

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. thyme

1/2 tsp. pepper

Directions:

In a soup pot, sauté celery, carrot, onion, and garlic in butter until tender.  Stir in flour until smooth.  Gradually stir in broth.  Heat to boiling.  Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for five minutes.  Add gnocchi, chicken, and spices.  Simmer for 5 minutes.  Add spinach and cream and heat through.