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Ravioli With Roasted Red Pepper Cream
By Joelene
Cook ravioli according to package directions; drain and set aside
- 1 package (24 ounces) frozen cheese ravioli
- 1 cup (about half a 16-ounce jar) roasted red pepper strips, drained and chopped
- 3/4 cup white wine
- 3/4 cup whipping cream
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Gemelli with Oven-Roasted Tomatoes and Ricotta
By Joelene
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine tomatoes, garlic, 1 Tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper
- 2 pints grape tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, slivered
- 5 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 cup Italian parsley leaves
- 8 oz gemelli pasta
- Pinch crusted red pepper flakes
- 6 Tbsp ricotta cheese
Chicken, Tomatoes And Linguine In Creamy Gorgonzola Sauce
By Joelene
Heat oil in an extra-large nonstick skillet over medium heat, swirling oil to coat pan
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 4 ounces whole-grain linguine
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (2 cups)
- 4 cups fresh spinach, packed
- 1/2 cup of 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup Gorgonzola or other blue cheese (1 ounce)
Pork Chops with Apples and Cider Pan Sauce
By Joelene
Heat oven to 425 degrees F
- 4 crisp red apples, such as Gala or Braeburn, cored and cut into 3/4-inch-thick wedges
- 1/4 cup(s) fresh sage leaves
- 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
- 4 bone-in pork chops, each about 1 inch thick
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- 3/4 cup(s) hard cider or dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon(s) grated fresh ginger
- 1 bunch(es) spinach, thick stems discarded
Breakfast Pies
By Joelene
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C)
- 3/4 pound breakfast sausage
- 1/8 cup minced onion
- 1/8 cup minced green bell pepper
- 1 (12 ounce) can refrigerated biscuit dough
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
Baked Ziti Casserole
By Joelene
Directions: Step 1: Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- 1 pound Ziti or Penne Pasta
- 1 pound spicy Italian sausage (ground beef can be substituted)
- 2 (28-ounce) jars pasta sauce
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 1 (15oz) container whole milk ricotta cheese, about one cup
- 1 (8oz) package shredded mozzarella cheese (or fresh mozzarella balls, shredded) about 2 cups
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Tomato and Lentil Salad
By Joelene
Combine the lentils, garlic and 4 cups water in a large heavy pot
- 1 cup small green lentils
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest plus 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 3/4 cup sliced scallions (use pale green and white parts only)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1 ear fresh corn, kernels cut off the cob
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Tomato-Basil Soup w/ Chz Toasts
By Joelene
In med pot over med heat-stir oil, onions and garlic until soft-3 mins
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 med sweet onion, diced
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1 28 oz can peeled, diced toms or crushed
- 1 14oz can vege broth
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 tsp salt
Vegetable & Tuna Pasta Salad
By Joelene
This delicious pasta salad recipe is made with zucchini, sun-dried tomatoes, arugula and chunk light tuna, which is...
- DRESSING
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- PASTA SALAD
- 8 ounces (about 3 cups) whole-wheat fusilli
- 3 cups baby arugula
- 1 cup diced zucchini (about 1 medium)
- 2 5-ounce cans chunk light tuna, drained
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped soft sun-dried tomatoes
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
Roasted Broccoli Soup
By Joelene
Heat oven to 400 degrees F
- 7 lb. broccoli
- 0.75 c. olive oil
- kosher salt
- Pepper
- 8 stalk celery
- 1 lb. carrots
- 2 medium onions
- 2 large shallots
- 3.50 qt. low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 qt. milk
- 1 loaf crusty whole wheat bread
- 0.50 c. grated sharp Cheddar
- 0.50 c. sour cream or crème fraiche