Marvelous Recipes

A winning combination of delightful flavors!

6 strips bacon, chopped
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
1/2 pound boneless pork tenderloin, cubed
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 (15.8 oz) cans great northern beans, drained
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 dried bay leaf

1. Cook bacon in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet reserving drippings. Add sausage, cubed pork, onion and garlic to drippings in skillet. Cook until the pork is browned, stirring occasionally. Stir in bacon and all remaining ingredients. Pour into ungreased 11×7-inch casserole.

2. Cover casserole with aluminum foil. Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 15 minutes longer or until pork is fork tender and flavors are blended. Remove bay leaf before serving. Makes 6 servings.

Emily

To quickly husk a garlic clove, cut it in half lengthwise with a sharp knife. If the husk still does not come off, quarter the clove.

Emily

Absolutely “the best” chocolate cookie you have ever tasted!

16 squares semi-sweet baking chocolate
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups chopped English walnuts

1. Coarsely chop 8 squares of the chocolate; set aside. Microwave remaining 8 squares in a large microwaveable bowl on High for 1 to 2 minutes; stir until melted and smooth.

2. Add sugar, butter or margarine, eggs and vanilla extract; blend well. Stir in flour and baking powder. Add chopped chocolate and walnuts. Stir to blend.

3. Drop by 1/4 cupfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12 to 13 minutes. (Do not over bake). Cool on cookie sheet 1 minute; transfer to wire rack until cool. Store tightly covered at room temperature. Makes 18 cookies.

Emily

This spicy delicious casserole will bring a smile to your family’s appetite!

1 (8 oz) package ziti or other tubular pasta
1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 (15 oz) cans pizza sauce
10 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
1/2 (3.5 oz) package sliced pepperoni
2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend*

1. Cook pasta according to package directions using minimum cook time; drain and return to saucepan.

2. In a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, combine sausage, onion, bell pepper and garlic powder. Cook until sausage is no longer pink and onion is softened; about 7 minutes. Stir in pizza sauce, crumbled bacon and pepperoni. Pour mixture over pasta ; stir to blend. Spoon 1/2 pasta mixture into casserole; sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese. Spoon remaining pasta mixture on top.

3. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes; top with the remaining 1 cup of cheese. Bake 5 to 10 minutes or until hot and cheese is melted and bubbly. Makes 8 servings.

* In place of Italian cheese blend, use a mixture of shredded mozzarella, Parmesan and provolone cheeses.

Emily