Lentil Soup

2 c Lentils

1 T oil

1 onion chopped

2 carrots chopped

28 oz can crushed tomatoes

4 c water/broth

3 c spinach - chopped

Bring 6 cups of water to a boil and cook the lentils for about 20 min & drain.

Heat oil in heavy soup pot and sauté onion & carrot. Stir in tomatoes, water or broth &

lentils. Season & simmer about 10 min. Add the spinach and cook about 10 min.

(Add crushed red pepper or Tabasco for a kick or dried herbs for an earthy flavor)

Pierogies and Kielbasa

A twist on your traditional pasta night ;)

1 package pierogies

1 Red pepper

1 Green Pepper

1 Onion

1 package kielbasa of your choosing

Boil water for pierogies & cook until tender (~7- 8 min)

Thinly slice 1 red pepper, 1 green pepper & 1 onion

Slice ½ package of kielbasa of your choosing into thin slices

In a small frying pan cook the kielbasa until browned (~ 10 min)

Heat 1T oil in large frying pan and transfer the boiled pierogies in

Add the peppers & onion and cook until pierogies brown slightly, turning over (~10 min)

Serve pierogies, veggies & kielbasa with salt & pepper & sour cream for dipping