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Spagetti Pie
By RossanaV
*e-z-meal Serve with Caesar salad
- 8 oz spaghetti, cooked
- 2 T olive oil
- 2 eggs-beaten
- 1 c ricotta cheese, or cottage cheese
- 8 oz can Italian seasoned tomato sauce
- 1 1⁄2 c shredded Italian blend cheese
- Grated parmesan
Creamy Penne and Squash
By RossanaV
*e-z-meals serve with steamed broccoli
- 16 oz penne pasta
- 1 zucchini
- 1 yellow squash
- 1 ⁄2 t dried dill
- salt/pepper
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 3 ⁄4 c whipping cream or half n’ half
- 4 oz crumbled feta cheese
Kitchari
By RossanaV
Kitchari means mixture, usually of two grains
- 1/2 cup Basmati Rice
- 1 cup Mung Dal (split yellow)
- 6 cups (approx.) Water
- 1/2 to 1 inch Ginger Root, chopped or grated
- a bit of Mineral Salt (1/4 tsp. or so)
- 2 tsp. Ghee
- 1/2 tsp. Coriander Powder
- 1/2 tsp
Honey Bundt Cake
By RossanaV
Serve with fresh strawberries and whip cream if desired
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 t. baking powder
- 8 eggs
- 1 1/3 dups sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
Bacon Penne Alfredo
By RossanaV
*e-z-meal serve with green salad
- 16 oz uncooked penne
- 16 oz. package sliced bacon
- 8 oz pkg fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 c whipping cream
- 1 c grated parmesan cheese
- 1 ⁄2 t pepper
- 1 ⁄2 c sliced green onions
Rub for Santa Maria-Style Grilled Tri-Tip
By RossanaV
Tri-tip is a cut of meat popularized in Santa Maria, located on the central coast of California
- 2 1/2 pound beef tri-tip roast
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/4 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
Sweet Potato Fries
By RossanaV
You can use either yams or sweet potatoes
- 4 medium sweet potatoes or yams, peeled (about 4 ounces each)
- 1 tablespoon oil (canola or olive)
- salt to taste (optional)
Zuppa Toscana
By RossanaV
Preheat oven to 300 F
- 2 large russet baking potatoes
- 1 pound mild Italian sausage
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cans chicken broth
- 1 quart water
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 can Oscar Mayer bacon bits
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups kale or Swiss chard, chopped
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Linguini with Onion, Bacon and Parmesan
By RossanaV
The browned onions lend a slight sweetness to this dish
- 1/2 pound sliced bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips
- 2 onions, sliced thin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/8 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 pound linguine
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
English Toffee
By RossanaV
Cover a pie pan with aluminum foil or use a square disposable foil pan Butter it well
- Topping :
- 1 Cups Butter, 2 Cubes
- 1 Cups Sugar
- 5 Tablespoon Water
- 1/4 Tsp Salt
- 6 Oz Choc Chips
- 1 Cups Finely Chopped Nuts