Thursday, 19 June 2025

Baked Mostaccioli

A classic Italian-American baked pasta dish with layers of meat sauce, pasta, and melted cheese.
1 pound mostaccioli pasta1 pound ground beef1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce1 teaspoon Italian seasoning2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheeseSalt and pepper to taste
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). 
  • Grease a baking dish.
  • Cook mostaccioli pasta according to package instructions. 
  • Drain and set aside.
  • In a skillet, brown ground beef with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. 
  • Stir in marinara sauce.
  • Mix cooked pasta with the meat sauce and pour into the baking dish.
  • Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Saturday, 7 June 2025

Grilled Honey-Mustard Chicken Sandwiches

A flavorful dinner made ready in 30 minutes. Thank you Betty Crocker


1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/8to 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb)
4 whole-grain sandwich buns, split
4 slices tomato
4 leaves leaf lettuce

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. 
  • In small bowl, mix mustard, honey, oregano and red pepper.
  • Brush on both sides of chicken.
  • Place chicken on grill over medium heat. 
  • Cover grill
  • Cook 12 to 15 minutes, brushing frequently with mustard mixture and turning occasionally, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F). 
  • Discard any remaining mustard mixture. 
  • Serve chicken in buns with tomato and lettuce.