Herb Goat Cheese Stuffed Lamb Quesadilla Burgers

"Herb Goat Cheese Stuffed Lamb Quesadilla Burgers" is even better than Applebee's! Add a little Cucumber Tzatziki Sauce on the side and it makes it just awesome.

Ingredients

2-4 lbs. ground lamb

12 (small) flour tortillas 

4 Tablespoons butter; softened

1 large herb goat cheese log

1 medium red onion; sliced

1 lbs. bacon; cooked and chopped

Cajun Seasoning

Cucumber Tzatziki Sauce

1 tomato; thinly sliced

1/2 cup mint leaves; finely chopped

Garlic powder

Directions

Combine Cajun Seasoning,mint, lamb; mix well.

Use one heaping tablespoon of seasoning mix per pound of lamb meat. 

Mix into hamburger meat until well combined. 

Working with one portion of meat at a time, make an indentation in the center of the ball with your thumb. 

Fill the indentation with a heaping tablespoon of the goat cheese mixture. 

Gently pull and form the meat patty around the cheese filling, making a burger-shaped patty. Repeat with each ball of the lamb mixture.

Fry or grill the patties until no longer pink in the center and well done, about 8-10 minutes per side.

Assembling the complete burger:

Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. 

Spread butter on one side of each tortilla and sprinkle with garlic. 

Put one tortilla, butter side down in the hot pan. 

Put the tomato, onion, bacon and add the cooked seasoned burger and cover with the other tortilla butter side up (like a grilled cheese sandwhich). 

When the bottom is browned, about 45-90 seconds, flip the quesadilla and grill the other side. 

Remove the quesidilla from the pan and using a pizza cutter, cut throught the middle. 

Serve with one or two heaping tablespoons of Cucumber Tzatziki Sauce on the side.

Lamb Stew with Orange

"Lamb Stew with Orange" recipe features lamb stew meat, flavorful spices, apricots, and hearty root vegetables like parsnips and carrots that is just delicious.

Ingredients

3 ½ lbs lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch pieces

3/4 teaspoon sea salt

1/2 teaspoon  black pepper

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

3/4 cup dry red wine

1/4 teaspoon  allspice

2 Tablespoons olive oil

2 Tablespoons fresh mint; chopped

2 cups onions, chopped

2 cups parsnips, diced

1 cup carrots, sliced

1 cup celery, sliced

3 cloves garlic, chopped

1 1/2 Tablespoons fresh ginger, minced

1 cup orange juice

2 cups Pacific Organic Chicken Broth

1 teaspoon rosemary; minced

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

2 Tablespoon tomato paste

1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce

Directions

Heat the oil in a large pot over high heat until hot but not smoking. 

Season the meat lightly with salt and pepper and sear in the oil until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. 

Add the onions, ginger and garlic and cook an additional 5 minutes. 

Add the tomato paste and stir to incorporate, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes. 

Add the celery, carrots, parsnips, vinegar, wine, chicken broth, tomato sauce, orange zest, juice and allspice. 

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer until lamb is tender, about 90 minutes. 

Season with salt and pepper to taste. 

Remove from heat, cool slightly and ladle into bowls.

Top stew with fresh mint and serve. 

Easy Lamb Recipes

Easy Lamb Recipes

Lamb Stew with Orange

Herb Goat Cheese Stuffed Lamb Quesadilla Burgers

Hungarian Beef Goulash

"Hungarian Beef Goulash" is a simple meal that anyone can make and everyone will enjoy—This is the perfect dinner if you’re having a stressful work day or great for saving as leftovers. An all-around hearty dinner with little effort!

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 Tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3½ cups beef broth
4 cups medium egg noodles
¼ cup sour cream

Sea Salt and Pepper to taste.

Directions

In a large skillet, brown the beef over medium-high heat, breaking up any large chunks of a spoon.

Stir in the onion, bell pepper, and garlic. 

Cook, stirring often, for 8 minutes.

Stir in the paprika and thyme.

Add the broth and noodles. 

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender.

Stir the sour cream into the noodle mixture and simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes.

Serve.

Easy Beef Recipes

Easy Beef Recipes

Easy Meatloaf
Traditional Pot Roast

Beefy Spanish Rice
Ultimate Nachos

Portabella Mushroom and Steak Stir Fry

Easy Swedish Meatballs

Caribbean Jerk Pot Roast

Salisbury Steak and Mushroom Gravy

Hungarian Beef Goulash

Easy Pork Recipes

Easy Pork Recipes

Italian Hungry Man's Quiche
Swiss Pork Chops in a Red Sauce

Sausage and Vegetable Soup

Easy Seafood Recipes

Easy Seafood Recipes

Cajun Baked Fish
Lobster Ravioli with Vodka Sauce
Best Pan-fried Salmon Patties
Garlic Shrimp with Buttered and Herbs Fettuccine
Delicious Lemon Pepper Cod

Garlic Shrimp with Buttered and Herbs Fettuccine

You'll be asking yourself, "Why dear lord have I never done this before?!?!?!"  Garlic Shrimp with Buttered and Herbs Fettuccine is absolutely delicious!! Creamy and full of flavor this is why it's a great option for an Italian inspired meal. 

Ingredients

2 pounds cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried or fresh basil
1 teaspoon dried or fresh oregano

1 teaspoon minced garlic

Pasta

1 pound Fettuccine pasta, cooked 

3 Tablespoons butter

1 teaspoon dried or fresh basil

1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

Directions 

In a small mixing bowl, combine oil, celery salt, paprika, basil, oregano and garlic mix well.

Layer shrimp on the bottom of an ungreased 13x9 baking dish.

Pour mixture over shrimp. 

Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat source on low-heat four 5 to 10 minutes or until shrimp are bright pink and hot. 

Remove from heat.

Pasta

In a small skillet melt butter add basil and garlic cook for 2-3 minutes.

Remove from heat.

Drain pasta (do not rinse) and pour into a large bowl.

Pour butter mixture over the pasta, add shrimp and mix well.

Plate pasta and top with fresh parsley.

Serve with slices of  warm Italian garlic bread .

Delicious Lemon Pepper Cod

"Delicious Lemon Pepper Cod" with stir-fry vegetables is absolutely the best crock pot meal!! It is full of flavor, this is why it's a great option for an crock pot inspired meal. 

Ingredients

2 pound frozen cod, thawed or fresh cod
1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 large yellow onion, sliced
1 teaspoon dried or freshly minced rosemary
1/2 teaspoon dried or freshly minced parsley
1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes
3 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Pasta or White Rice

1 pound fettuccine pasta or white rice, cooked 
3 Tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon dried or fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

Directions 

Line bottom of the crock pot with the sliced yellow onion.

In a bowl combine lemon juice, black pepper, sea salt, rosemary and parsley, mix well then rub on both sides of the cod.

Layer cod on top of the sliced onion.

Season with salt, lemon-pepper and rosemary.

Pour tomatoes over everything.

Cook on low heat for 2 to 3 hours or until fish flakes and vegetables are tender.

Pasta 

In a small skillet melt butter add basil and garlic cook for 2-3 minutes.

Remove from heat.

Drain pasta or rice (do not rinse pasta) and pour into a large bowl.

Pour butter mixture over the pasta and mix well.

Plating

Plate pasta or rice in center of the plate and top with cod.

Spoon sauce over cod.

Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and top with fresh parsley.

Serve with slices of toasted Parmesan encrusted Italian garlic bread .

Baked Macaroni Cheese with Bread Crumbs

There's nothing's as comforting "Baked Macaroni Cheese with Bread Crumbs" tender pasta with creamy cheese topped with Mom's buttery Italian Garlic and Parmesan Cheese Bread Crumbs! 

Ingredients

1/2 pound elbow macaroni
3 Tablespoons butter
3 Tablespoons flour
1 Tablespoon powdered mustard

1/4 tablespoon powdered garlic
3 cups milk
1/2 cup yellow onion; minced
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 large egg
12 ounces sharp cheddar, shredded
1 teaspoon Sea Salt
Fresh black pepper

Topping

1/4 cup I Can't Believe It's Not Butter
1 cup bread Italian crumbs

3 Tablespoons grated Parmesan Cheese

1 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a large pot of boiling, salted water cook the pasta to al dente.

While the pasta is cooking, in a separate pot, melt the butter.

Whisk in the flour and mustard and keep it moving for about five minutes.

Make sure it's free of lumps.

Stir in the milk, onion, bay leaf, and paprika.

Simmer for ten minutes and remove the bay leaf.

Temper in the egg.

Stir in 3/4 of the cheese.

Season with sea salt and pepper.

Fold the macaroni into the mix and pour into a 2-quart casserole dish.

Top with remaining cheese.

Topping

Melt the butter in a saute pan and remove from heat.

Add the bread crumbs, cheese, and garlic,

Mix until evenly coated.

Top the macaroni with the bread crumbs.

Bake for 30 minutes.

Remove from oven and rest for 5- 8 minutes before serving.

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

"Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins" are tasty and perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack. . 

Ingredients

1 cup bananas, mashed (about 2 1/2 medium bananas)
1 large egg
1/2 cup applesauce
1/2 cup Splenda
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup regular flour
1/4 cup milk, 1%
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp baking powder
3 tbsp semi-sweet mini chocolate chips

Directions

Mix all ingredients in large bowl.

Fill 16 muffin tins or papers about halfway.

Bake 350 degrees for 20 mins.

Blackberry Martini

The Blackberry Martini is a perfect drink to usher in the Summer and enjoy at a backyard gathering with friends and family.

Ingredients

1 ounce p.i.n.k. Vodka

1-1/2 ounce Cranberry Juice
1 ounce Blackberry Brandy
1/2 ounce Cointreau
Splash of Sour Mix
Fresh Blackberries

Directions

Combine ingredients over ice and shake well. 

Strain into a well-chilled martini glass. 

Pour 1-1/2 scoops of mulled blackberries through the center. 

Stir slightly. 

Garnish with a blackberry on the edge of the glass.