hot pepper flakes (if using). Cover and cook on Low for 6–8 hours or on High for 3–4 hours. In the last 30 minutes of cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta for about 8 minutes, or until tender but firm. Drain well, then stir into the slow cooker. Sprinkle mozzarella over the pasta, cover, and let stand for 10 minutes, until the cheese melts and the sauce is absorbed. Stir before serving. Tips: • Cook pasta ahead of time, rinse under cold water, and refrigerate in an airtight container. Add to the slow cooker when needed. • Make this overnight, then pack into lunches hot from the slow cooker straight into a thermos. • Try different turkey sausage flavours to suit your family’s tastes.
we wish you and yours a Very Merry Christmas, and all the best for the new year. Help make someone else’s Christmas by making a donation to our charity which provides a hamper of food for those less fortunate and toys for the younger members of those families. Scan the QR Code or visit christmascarestthomas.com to make your monetary donation. We request that any donations of toys or food be made by November 28th, if at all possible. From our Team of Volunteers at St Thomas-Elgin Christmas Care, Steak & Potato Foil Packets Easy, Hearty, and Perfect for the Grill or Oven Ingredients For the Foil Packets: • 4 small red potatoes, sliced • 2 sirloin or ribeye steaks, cut into bite-sized pieces • 4 cloves garlic, minced • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed • 1 tsp dried thyme (or substitute rosemary or oregano) • Salt and pepper, to taste • 4 large sheets aluminum foil Optional Add-Ins: • 1 bell pepper, sliced • 1 cup mushrooms, halved • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) Directions In a small bowl, prepare all ingredients so they are ready to assemble. Place a sheet of aluminum foil, shiny side down, on a flat surface. Arrange potato slices in the center, then layer with steak pieces. Sprinkle with garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. If using optional vegetables, scatter them evenly over top. Dot with cubed butter, then fold the foil edges tightly to seal into a packet. Repeat with remaining ingredients to make 4 packets. Preheat grill to medium-high or oven to 400°F (200°C). Grill packets directly on the grates for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway, or bake on a sheet pan for 20–25 minutes. Carefully open packets (watch for steam). Potatoes should be tender, and steak cooked through. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
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From our Team of Volunteers at St Thomas-Elgin Christmas Care, we wish you and yours a Very Merry Christmas, and all the best for the new year. Help make someone else’s Christmas by making a donation to our charity which provides a hamper of food for those less fortunate and toys for the younger members of those families. Scan the QR Code or visit https://christmascarestthomas.com/ to make your monetary donation. We request that any donations of toys or food be made by November 28 th , if at all possible.
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