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Pasta and Fresh Tomato Sauce with Tuna and Feta
By DrChef
Per serving: 374 calories, 47g carbohydrates, 25g protein, 9g fat (4g saturated), 25g cholesterol, 3g dietary fibe
- 1 pound vine-ripe tomatoes, cut into a small dice
- Salt
- 12 ounces bite-sized pasta, such as penne
- 2 cans (5 ounces each) tuna packed in oil, not drained
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 cup capers, drained
- 4 ounces (about 1 cup) crumbled feta, plus extra for passing
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Asparagus and Tortellini Soup
By DrChef
Cook tortellini in chicken broth until tender, adding cut-up asparagus during the last few minutes
- fresh tortellini
- chicken broth
- asparagus
- parmesan
- crusty bread
Crunchy Asparagus and Feta Salad
By DrChef
Toss thinly sliced raw asparagus with olive oil and crumbled feta
- asparagus
- olive oil
- feta
Classic Barbecue Spareribs
By DrChef
Hands-on time: 15 minutes Total time: 3 1/2 hours Serve with Honey Corn Bread Muffins
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground coffee
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 6 pounds spareribs (2 racks), trimmed of excess fat
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
Rhubarb-Strawberry Pie (Reader Recipe from Melanie Scherenzel) | Real Simple Recipes
By DrChef
Prep time: 30 minutes Total time: 4 hours (includes cooling)
- 2 pounds rhubarb, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 7 cups)
- 1/2 pounds strawberries, sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 store-bought refrigerated rolled pie crusts
Simple Asian Soup
By DrChef
Mix broth and water. Bring to boil after adding ginger
- Equal parts chicken broth and water
- 1-2 slices ginger
- chicken or pork, thinly sliced
- leafy greens like pea shoots, watercress, or spinach
- salt and pepper to taste
Lemony Asparagus with Hard-Cooked Eggs
By DrChef
Boil asparagus,then run under cold water
- asparagus
- olive oil
- lemon juice
- hard-cooked eggs
- chives
Chili-Glazed Pork With Sweet Potato Hash
By DrChef
Total time: 10 minutes
- 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 1⁄4 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled
- 2 large shallots, chopped
- 1 5-ounce package baby spinach, chopped
- hot sauce (optional)
Farfalle with Peas and Goat Cheese
By DrChef
Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 12 minutes Amount Per Serving Calories 547 Total Fat (g) 25 Saturated Fat (g) 4 Chol
- 8 ounces farfalle pasta
- 1-1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
- 1 large red pepper, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch strips
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1-1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 bunch chives, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
Cauliflower Soup or Sauce
By DrChef
Can be made as a soup or thicker to be used as a pasta sauce
- 1 large cauliflower
- 5 C vegetable stock (one 14 oz can for sauce)
- 1 1/2 C farfalle (12 oz for sauce)
- 2/3 C light cream (or part milk)
- nutmeg to taste
- pinch of cayenne pepper
- 4 T Parmesan cheese, grated
- salt and pepper to taste
- For Melba Toast
- white bread, sliced
- Parmesan cheese
- paprika