Caribbean Shrimp & Rice

Ingredients:
1 t. canola oil
1 onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 t. oregano
1 1/2 t. cumin
1/2 t. red pepper flakes
1/2 t. salt
3/4 c. orange juice
2 T. tomato paste
1/4 c. green olives, sliced
1 lb. shrimp, peeled
1 T. lemon juice
3 green onions, sliced
2 T. fresh parsley
1 c. frozen peas

Directions:
1. Saute onion, celery & bell pepper in oil until tender.
2. Add garlic, oregano, cumin, red pepper & salt. Cook 30 seconds.
3. Stir in OJ, tomato paste & olives. Simmer for a couple minutes.
4. Add shrimp & cook until pink.
5. Turn off heat & stir in lemon juice, green onions, parsley & peas.
6. Serve over brown rice.

Shredded Beef au Jus

If you like french dip sammies, you'll like this recipe from Taste of Home magazine.

Ingredients:

• 1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 pounds)
• 2 cups water
• 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
• 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• 8 hamburger buns, split

Directions:

• Cut roast in half and place in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the water, bouillon granules and seasonings; pour over the beef.
• Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender. Remove beef; cool slightly. Meanwhile, skim fat from the cooking liquid.
• Shred meat with two forks; return to the cooking liquid and heat through. Using a slotted spoon, place 1/2 cup on each bun. Serve with additional cooking liquid on the side.
  

Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Pasta

Ingredients:
1 box rotini pasta
1 T. butter
3 T. olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 eggplant, peeled & diced
8 oz. mushrooms, sliced
Salt & pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 c. flour
1 c. chicken stock
1/4 c. sun-dried tomato pesto
2 tomatoes, diced
2 T. fresh parsley or basil
1/2 c. parmesan cheese

Directions:
1. Boil water & cook pasta. While pasta is cooking, prepare the "sauce"
2. Saute onion in butter & olive oil for 3 minutes.
3. Add eggplant & mushrooms, salt & pepper. Cook for 3 more minutes.
4. Stir in garlic & flour, cook for 1 minute.
5. Add stock & pesto.
6. Stir in pasta, tomatoes, herbs & cheese.