Black Beans and Rice

1 package of Vigo's Black Beans and Rice mix
1 can tomatoes with onions, undrained
1 lb of hamburger (optional)

Brown hamburger in a large skillet; drain. Wipe out the pan and prepare the Black Beans and Rice according to package, add tomatoes with juice at this time as well. 15 min before it is done add meat. Cook until there is no liquid left.

Tandoori Chicken with Jasmine Rice

1-2 T Tandoori Seasoning
1/3 C vegetable oil or yogurt
1/3 C vinegar or any type of citrus juice
1/3 C water
2-3 lbs of chicken

Mix all of the ingreidients together. Pour over quartered chicken and let marinade, overnight if possible, but 2-3 hours will also work.

Bake at 325 degrees for 50-60 min or until juices run clear.

I served this with jasmine rice and a salad.

Baked Ziti

2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil

2 Tablespoons Minced Onion

2 Cloves Garlic, Minced

1 Carrot, Diced Fine

1 Celery Stalk, Diced Fine

4 Links Hot Italian Sausage (Or Sweet If You Prefer)

Salt & Pepper

1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano

1/4 Cup Fresh Chopped Parsley

1/2 Cup Red Wine

2 (14 oz) Cans Chopped Tomatoes



Pasta:

1 Pound of Ziti Pasta (Or Other Dried Pasta)

1 1/2 Cups Diced Mozzarella or Fontina Cheese

3oz. Parmesan, Freshly Grated

3 Beaten Eggs


Brown the sausage links well in a heavy sauce pan. Remove and cut into 1/2 inch rounds. Next, make the sauce by heating the oil, and cooking the vegetables until they are softened. Add the wine and cook until reduced by half. Add the tomatoes, salt, pepper, oregano, sausage pieces, and parsley, and simmer for 60 minutes until thickened. Meanwhile cook the pasta until al dente. Drain the pasta, and add to the sauce, mixing well. In a buttered ovenproof dish, add 1/3 of the pasta, then sprinkle with the diced cheese. Repeat these layers twice more. Pour over top of the pasta the beaten eggs, and then sprinkle with the grated cheese. Bake in a preheated 400 degree F. oven until bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Tator Tot Casserole

1lb ground beef
1 16oz bag of tator tots
1 can of cream of mushroom soup
½-1 soup can of milk
2 cans of mixed vegetables with a little of its juice (you can use any vegetables you want, I use green beans)

Brown hamburger; drain. Mix together and put into a 9x13 pan. Put the tator tots on top and bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 45 min or until bubbly. You want the tator tots to be golden brown.