Krista's Stew

April, Krista, and Mom in Seattle at Pike's Place Market

2 Tbsp. butter or oil                        1 C carrots
2 onions chopped 1 C red Burgundy wine
1 lb. ground beef garlic
3 C (2 cans) beef stock 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
6 C fresh tomatoes (or canned) 1/2 tsp. basil
2 C potatoes                                    1/4 tsp. thyme
1 C celery, diced 2 tsp. salt
1 C green beans (fresh or frozen)        1/2 tsp. pepper

Saute onion in oil.  Brown ground beef.  Add all ingredients except  potatoes, carrots, and green beans and cook for an hour.  Befor serving, add carrots, potatoes, and at the very end, the green beans.

Fancy Cauliflower

Tauna Lowe

Cooked cauliflower

½ c. mayonnaise

2 Tbsp. prepared mustard

¾ c. grated sharp cheddar cheese

Paprika, optional

Place cooked cauliflower in a casserole dish.  Mix mayonnaise and mustard.  Spread over cauliflower.  Sprinkle with grated cheese.  Sprinkle with paprika.  Bake in oven at 350° until cheese melts, about 20 minutes.