Slow Cooker Beef Bolognese Sauce

Bolognese sauce is a whole-hearted Italian pasta-sauce in which ground beef or pork or any mix of minced meat are cooked for hours in milk, wine, tomatoes, and vegetables. Mostly people get confused it with ragù; better known as ragù alla bolognese. Genuine ragù alla bolognese is a complex sauce which involves slow cooking of minced meat and tomato sauce with different herbs and veggies. This sauce was served with pasta and it came from late 18^th century Imola, near Bologna. That’s where the name Bolognese came from.  

This sauce is ideal for spaghetti and angle hair, but it can be used with any kind of pasta you have at home, like it goes well with Lasagna too. This recipe is rich in flavors and taste really earthy and amazing when served warm over the cooked spaghetti. Ideally this recipe requires slow cooking techniques so that flavors infuses completely into the dish. You can use slow cooker techniques for this recipe. This is one of the simplest and yummiest ground beef recipe that you can make in a slow cooker. This dish has become very popular in France, Libya, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Norway, especially among children’s. Children love this recipe and the best thing is that you can add as many veggies you want to make it healthy for kids.  

We are making this recipe in a slow cooker, and therefore adding less of milk than usual as it may curdle in a slow cooker. And moreover you can also refrigerate this sauce for further use. Just thaw it and serve it with any pasta recipe of your choice. 

So let’s cooking one of my favorite ground beef recipes – 

Simple Recipe for Weekday Breakfast

Today we have a guest blogger, her name is Sylvia Dewy and She shared this amazing breakfast recipe with us. I hope you all will like her efforts! Her blog is - http://healthy-recipes-for-all.blogspot.com/

When it comes to simple recipes, we all want something easy and quick to make. In lunches or dinners we manage the cooking time but when it comes to breakfast; mostly we are rushing to our work, getting kids ready for school, packing their lunchboxes and many more morning tasks which make a morning like a marathon.

Each day you can’t just have cereals and milk. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day so it’s important that we should have protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, antioxidants and other important fatty acids. Thinking about all this, you might have imagined a huge list of recipes in your mind. But here the secret is to keep it simple and easy!

We are making a healthy recipe consist of toasted breads for carbohydrates, baked eggs in spinach and tomatoes for protein, iron, calcium, potassium, antioxidants and vitamins A, B2, C and K. plus to drink we have a berry-licious smoothie (mix of different berries smoothies) rich in rich in protein, calcium, riboflavin, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 and other vital antioxidants.

Let’s start cooking then -

Easy and Spicy Pulled Pork Recipe

Pulled pork recipe, there are plenty of ways to make this recipe. Everyone has its own secret to make this, some like it spicy, some has their special ingredient to make this amazingly scrumptious recipe. Pork recipe or bacon is like favorite of many of us. I was looking for some easy and quick recipe without using slow-cooker. 

Slow cooker recipes are good but then it takes at least 5-6 hours of cooking. This recipe can be prepared in just 3 hours, which is comparatively quite less than the time taken by slow cooker. Well if I talk about this recipe more, I will not be lying to you when I say that following this recipe will give you the most perfect and juicy pulled pork you could ever get from your oven.

I have tried so many recipes before but this one is one of my favorite recipe. So now, simply forget about slow-cookers, pressure cooker pork, pork wrapped in aluminum foil etc. there are plenty of ways to cook pork. But this easy pork recipe, is just awesome. The flavors are spicy and mouthwatering. 

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Easy Soup Recipe: Butternut Squash and Green Apple Soup

Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Now the sweet November is here, all you can see thanksgiving images, tips, ideas and simple recipes for the upcoming holiday. People simply love this day, going to your relative’s place for a nice thanksgiving dinner. You chit-chat, talk and just enjoy the moment with your loved ones. It’s that special day when you bow thanks to god for everything you have. 

Thanksgiving is famous for its turkey dishes. But along with this you also need some side dishes, desserts and easy soup recipes. And who doesn’t like pumpkins. We start using this amazing vegetable from the Halloween and its use continues till Thanksgiving and Christmas too. A yummy warm pumpkin soup is perfect way to start your dinner on this festive season.

And today I am making this amazing soup – “Green Apple and Butternut Squash Soup”. This recipe is adapted from - http://phoo-d.com/2010/11/05/green-apple-and-butternut-squash-soup/

It’s really simple to make, yet amazingly flavored soup – it is a perfect way to begin a large meal. In this recipe, I used Granny Smith’s green apple and also a good quality curry powder. In fact I used the Indian curry powder but you can also use mild to medium hot powder according to your guest’s preferences. If they also like spicy soup Indian curry powder is really worth to try. 

Easy Vegetable Side Dish - Savory Green Bean & Mushroom Casserole

Side dishes, whenever this term come to my mind, I always have to think what I will serve it with? But what if you can make a side dish as a main dish! Interesting, isn’t it? I was thinking about the Meatless Mondays and all I was looking for a recipe which is vegetarian plus healthy.

We all know that it is important to include vegetables in our meal and vegetable side dishes could be one of the best option to choose from. Here I got a recipe from a newsletter which suggests that it is a side dish but believe me; I and my family have enjoyed this recipe solely without making anything else and we served it with some cool drinks to go with it. 

In this recipe, you have green beans and mushrooms as main ingredients. Green beans and mushrooms are really healthy to have. Do you know, mushrooms are the only vegetable or fruit that contains Vitamin D and K. It’s healthy for the people suffering from diabetics, Type 2. This recipe also got bread crumbs in it, which gives this recipe a base and carbohydrates for the meal. 

Still if you want you can serve this recipe with baked chicken breast; Chicken breast and this vegetable side dish complement each other a lot and taste just incredible. This casserole recipe is easy to make and is completely hassle-free and fail-proof recipe that you can try this weekend. 

You can find the recipe here – 

Avgolemono Chicken Soup Recipe: A Bowl of Happiness!

Whenever we talk about soup recipes, chicken soup is one of the favorite of all. It’s comforting, tasty and really healthy. We all have our own style of making these soup recipes and mostly we stick to the recipe that we know from long. However, variety is the spice of life. So, try to look for the simple recipes which are not just easy to make but taste amazing too.

Secondly, soups are healthy and if you are into diet and trying to consume less calorie in day then soups are the great alternatives and amazing dinner idea too! A good old fashioned soup is chicken noodle soup which never go wrong in any specific day! 

Physicians and dieticians will always suggest you to intake protein in your diet. First, because it helps in developing a healthy body and secondly; protein keeps you full for longer period of time which don’t make you famish in between the meals. There are plenty of easy chicken recipes which you can try. But today we are trying this healthy yet super yummy chicken soup for dinner. This soup is traditionally known as Avgolemono. It is an amazingly creamy soup without a drop of cream. And the reason of this creamy texture is egg. Another healthy source of protein. In winter, it's cooked with rice and dished up piping hot. It’s really comforting and aromatic recipe that you can try this season.

You can find the recipe here –

Honey Brined Chicken Breast Recipe

Who don’t like chicken breasts recipes and when it comes to health and weight-loss; chicken breasts are the best source of protein with no-fats in it. It’s healthy and nutritious. This recipe is one of the healthiest recipe that you can try this season. This quick and easy recipe is everyone’s favorite in my family, plus this recipe can be made in less than 30 minutes. 

This recipe is juicy inside and crunchy from outside. It’s a simple recipe that can be served with buttered peas and mashed potatoes or any other vegetable side dish to complete the meal. 

Here is the recipe.

The Tasty Health Benefits of Chili Recipe

Chili recipe is an ultimate cold-weather comfort food. More than just delicious, this healthy chili is a simple one-pot meal that can be made with ingredients you already have in your hands. In fact it can easily be pushed to feed a crowd on any Sunday brunches or any given Game Day.

The main ingredients of a chili recipe are different beans and ground beef. We all know the benefits of beef. Just make sure that you use leaner meat for healthy recipes. Now comes the beans; beans are available either in canned or dried. I prefer the dried ones as this way you can control the salt and other preservatives which you do not want to add. Beans are an excellent source of fiber, it provide an average of 6g of fiber per ½ cup. They contain both insoluble and soluble fiber, which may help in lowering the cholesterol, it also improves glucose control and prevent colon cancer and diverticulitis. To cook beans, make sure you soak them in normal water for overnight and then boil them and cook until it’s soft. 

Today I am sharing an easy chili recipe that you can make easily on any given day. The flavors are enticing and mouth-watering. But genuinely chili recipe is no rocket science everyone has their own recipe and ingredients for it. It’s all about creativity in flavors and taste. So just feel free to make some changes or alternatives in this recipe. 

Anyways without wasting time, let’s jot down the recipe – 

Recipes with Ground Beef: Beef Samosa and Last minute Lasagna

Ground Beef recipes are one of my favorite recipes and the recipes I am sharing over here are my all-time favorite. As I told you about my Indian friend Neha, she has introduced me with an awesome Indian snack called “samosa”, we can relate it with puffs; although they are fried and not baked! Believe me, the flavors still tickle my senses. I had tried the vegetarian version of this samosa filled with potatoes. But today I am sharing an awesome recipe of samosa with ground beef i.e. Beef Samosa. It’s a delight, mouthwatering and perfect snacks for parties too. Serve it with dips or just with some ketchup and you are good to go. 

The second simple recipe is Last Minute Lasagna! Who don’t like Lasagna but what’s more fascinating about this recipe is, that it is super quick and simple to make. This could be one of the real good dinner ideas for your weekend.

If I talk about the benefits of beef, then I would always suggest you to get lean beef for all your preparations. Beef contributes into the daily protein food intake, its rich in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorous and many more vital nutrients. Not only does it provide you with a bundle of essential nutrients, but it has one of the highest concentrations of these nutrients compared to many other proteins. Choose leanest cuts like Loin and Round for better health results.

Anyways without wasting much time, let’s start cooking. First I will share the recipe of Beef samosa and later the lasagna. 

Game Day Recipe: Quick ‘n Hearty Nachos

It’s a Game Day! We all are aware of this excitement and enthusiasm that we all have. And along with this; it is important to have a memorable game day party too with some delicious and classic recipes loved by all. Game day is all about fun, enjoyment with your loved ones. It is about having some delicious finger foods and enjoy them with some delicious dips.

Guacamole is one of the favorite and healthy dip for this day that you try! But don't bore your crowd with the same old guac-and-chips combo: Impress them with more interesting and fresh recipes that can make your party memorable and your guest just don’t stop complimenting you and your food.

From single serves sandwiches, Buffalo wings, chicken tikkas to puffs, make dishes which are quick and easy and serve them in small proportions so that your guest can enjoy each and everything without overeating. Make sure you serve enough of drinks and punches to them to keep them hydrated and energetic.

Be imaginative and innovative here, if you want to try something new. Whether its football, basketball, baseball or any winter sport, this time of year is full of games to watch and teams to support for. Make sure you and your crowd are ready for a long day of cheering with touchdown-worthy appetizers and snacks. Plan your food that is easy to eat without utensils and doesn't spill. Make your menu which consists of salty and sweet both items. Simple recipes that you may try are – Quick ‘n Hearty Nachos to chips and dips, sandwiches, from buffalo wings to coco-cola chicken or any easy chicken recipes, brownies and cookies.

In dips, you can try guacamole, hummus, garlic dips, and vegetable dip etc. and serve it with chips and dippers of your choice. You can also serve them crunchy veggies along with these dips to make your menu healthy and nutritious. Everyone likes brownies and cookies you can make some easily for the crowd and this satisfy their sweet tooth too.