Johnny Marzetti

I make this recipe several times a year. It's a great way to use up leftover spaghetti sauce, especially if I put hamburger or meatballs in it. It makes a ton, but I'll eat it all day long. Note: If I have kids over eating this, I use plain tomato sauce and no cayenne and simply serve it with hot sauce - Louisiana Hot Sauce is a great, not-too-spicy option.

Ingredients:

1 lb ground chuck or hamburger, lean OK
1 onion, diced
1 green or other bell pepper, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 24-oz jars spaghetti sauce (preferably with vegetables)
1 8-oz can tomato sauce, plain or spicy
1 tsp paprika (any style you prefer - I often use smoked)
1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 lb elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
8 oz. sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 15-oz. can pinto, kidney, or black beans, drained and rinsed

Directions:
1. Heat large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook hamburger for 5 minutes or until mostly brown but still slightly pink. Add onion and green pepper and cook for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse, then return to pan.
2. Add garlic and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
3. Add remaining ingredients to pan and mix thoroughly. Simmer 10 minutes and serve.

Southwestern Slaw

Ingredients:
Slaw:1 red bell pepper, julienned
1 yellow bell pepper, julienned
1 green pepper, julienned
1 sm or 1/2 jicama, julienned
2 carrots, shredded or julienned
2 cups shredded cabbage or cole slaw mix
1/2 cup sliced green onions

Dressing:
1/2 cup plain yogurt
3 Tbsp orange juice
Juice of 1 lime
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, finely minced (use more or less to taste)
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp cumin

Directions:1. Combine all vegetables in a large bowl.

2. Combine all dressing ingredients in a large bowl. Whisk briskly until all ingredients are combined and emulsified, 1 minute.

3. Drizzle vegetables with dressing and toss to coat.