Toasted Raviolis

Toasted Ravioli

Ingredients:

1/2 package meat or cheese ravioli (thawed)

1 beaten egg

2 TBSP milk

3/4 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese + more for garnish (optional)

3 cups vegetable oil for frying

1 jar marinara sauce for dipping

Directions:

1.  Combine milk and egg in a small dipping bowl. In a separate bowl combine bread crumbs and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (optional).

2.  Dip thawed ravioli in egg mixture then in breadcrumbs.

3.  In a large heavy pan, pour oil to depth of 2 inches. Heat over medium heat until a small amount of breading sizzles and turns brown. Fry breaded ravioli in oil, a few at a time, for 1 minute on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with extra parmesan cheese (optional).

4.  Serve immediately with heated marinara sauce.

Tip: If you want to make a few packages at a time they freeze very well. Store in a freezer bag until ready to use. To warm: heat on cookie sheet in a 450 degree oven for 5-10 minutes on each side. They will taste freshly made and wonderful!

Taco Soup

This is a great soup for any time of year. It is perfect to dip chips into, or to crumble chips on top, or to just eat with out the chips!

You will need the following along with 1 lb ground beef and any toppings you may like:
-sour cream
-cheese
-chips (tortilla or fritos)
-peppers
-hot sauce
-etc

Brown the hamburger and drain off the grease. Add in 3 cans of tomatoes (I used Hunts Fire roasted), two cans of beans (I used one each of pinto and black),  one packet of taco seasoning and a can of corn drained. Cook until the mixture is hot.

Serve with chips, cheese and any other topping you may have in your fridge or cupboards!

Enjoy,

Steak Fajitas

Fajitas are very easy to make and are great any time of year.

Saute together in olive oil:

1 green bell pepper

1 red pepper

1 medium onion

Remove from heat and set aside to rest.

In same pan brown together a steak or two cut into strips. I just bought one from the grocery store with no bones and it was perfect. I also added in some cilantro and garlic while it cooked for additional flavor.

Warm up small tortillas. You do not want to skip this step because if the tortillas are cold they will crack when you try to eat them.

Once the beef is done add back in the peppers for a few minutes to let the flavors combine. Serve with some lime wedges, sour cream, guacamole, etc.