Its fast, fantastic and naturally delicious.
Travel always incorporates farmers' market strolls and cooking classes.
Feeding a family of five night after night was my soul-nourishing ritual when my three daughters were growing up.
Photo:Photography: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Addelyn Evans, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco
Back then, myEatingWellsubscription answered the call.
(The recipe has since been updated.)
When everyone lands at the table at different times, this dish is ready when they are.
It waits on the stove or can be refrigerated and reheated.
Its also great in a lunch thermos for a warming meal at school or the office.
The recipe was inspired by Hamburger Helper, yet it’s packed with almost invisible veggies.
It is parent-pleasing for its simple preparation and nutrition, as its rich in protein and fiber.
It cooks up in a single pot and the food processor does all the chopping.
Minimal washing up is a win for the person doing the dishes.
Fast, fantastic, naturally delicious, from scratch and with love.
It goes like this: Brown some ground beef and tomato paste in a heavy skillet or large pot.
Next, add beef broth, Worcestershire and a half-pound of whole wheat elbow pasta.
It simmers to al dente perfection in about 10 minutes.
A shower of chopped fresh parsley on each plate makes it a little fancy.
A green salad on the side ensures a well-rounded meal.
They send pictures of their home cooking, often made with farmers' market finds.
Much to my pleasant surprise, nutrition was on the first-semester course list.
I cooked up a big batch of nourishing, nostalgic Copycat Hamburger Helper.
The crowd went wild for the one-pot comfort food dish.
