What better way to spend an evening than providing a family style meal for college kids before they go back to school? They crave a home cooked meal, they love to eat, and they are easy to please. My son, Forrest invited his friends and their families to a little get-together before heading back off to college. A perfect chance to pack in some quality time with old friends and their families, and of course, to eat some good food! I hope you enjoy these recipes.
Ricotta Sausage Quiche
1 carton of ricotta cheese (8 ounces)
1 package of sausage, browned
1 8 ounce package of mozzarella cheese
1/2 package frozen spinach, cooked squeezed to remove water
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup of parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
9 inch pie crust
Mix all ingredients and pour into pie crust. Top with a light sprinkling of more parmesan. Bake at 350 degrees for about 1 hour.
Cajun Black Beans
2 andoulli sausage diced fine
1 medium onion diced
2 cans black beans
1 can Rotel tomatoes with chilies
2 cuped cooked rice
3 cloves of garlic
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Saute onion garlic and sausage in olive oil. Add beans and tomatoes. Simmer for 45 minutes. Add rice. Cook for 15 minutes.
Cheesy Potatoes
2 16 oz. bags of cubed frozen hash brown potatoes (or equivalent of potatoes)
1/2 onion sauteed in butter
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of celery soup
16oz sour cream
salt and pepper
16 oz chedder cheese
Combine all ingredients and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour
Serve with a big salad and a baked ham and enjoy!
Sincerely,
Jan
