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Stuffed Peppers with Sausage and Risotto
By davidv
This recipe calls for marinara sauce--which we just made on Leap Day! Thus, I just pulled a container of sauce out ...
- 7 medium to large bell peppers (green, yellow, or a mix), stems, seeds, and white veins removed
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups Arborio rice
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 5 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese, grated
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/8 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Grilled Chicken Breast with Pico de Gallo
By davidv
Pico de gallo is a fresh salsa and it complements this chicken beautifully
- Pico de Gallo:
- 4 ripe plum tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 small white onion, finely chopped
- 1 ⁄2 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 1-1/2 Tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- Chicken:
- 4 (5–6 oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Zest of 1 lemon
Five-A-Day Fried Rice
By davidv
"It's tough to get kids to eat their veggies…let alone grown-ups! But, I bet those picky eaters will ask for seco...
- 2 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped
- 1/3 cup red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 1/2 cup carrots, finely chopped
- 1 cup broccoli, chopped
- 3 cups white rice, cooked
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
- 5 eggs, beaten
- 2 green onion sprigs, finely sliced (optional garnish)
Raisin Filled Cookies
By davidv
"These were a Christmas staple in my house growing up, but I bake these cookies as often as I can, because they're ...
- Raisin Filling:
- 1-1/4 cup dark raisins
- 1/3 cup walnuts, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1-1/2 Tbsp sugar
- 1/3 cup apple jelly
- Cookie Dough:
- 2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 oz unsalted butter, softened
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 1-1/2 Tbsp milk
Summer Italian Pasta Salad
By davidv
This recipe is prepared in the 4-qt
- Ingredients:
- 1 lb. tricolored rotini or fusilli (corkscrew-shaped pasta)
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp. Dijon-style mustard
- 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 pound Genoa salami, chopped
- 1/2 lb. thinly sliced sweet soppressata or salami, cut into julienne strips
- 1 oz. (1/2 cup) sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), soaked in hot water for 5 minutes and drained well
- 1/2 lb. mozzarella, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1 6-oz. can black olives, drained and chopped
- 1 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Mardi Gras King Cake
By davidv
It's a long process to make a traditional King Cake
- Ingredients:
- Cake:
- 3 cups cake flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- 3 cups sugar
- 6 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1-1/3 cup sour cream
- Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp orange juice
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp water, if necessary
- Purple, green, and gold sugar crystals (for decorating)
White Chocolate & Caramel Fondue
By davidv
I love white chocolate for its unique flavor
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1-1/2 cups heavy cream
- 13 oz white chocolate, chopped
- 4 oz butter, cut into pieces
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4-1/2 Tbsp white chocolate liqueur
- Fruit (for dipping)
- Brownie cubes (for dipping)
- Pound cake (for dipping)
Loaded Chocolate Bark
By davidv
This salty-sweet Loaded Chocolate Bark recipe will appeal to just about anyone! Its sugary base perfectly complemen...
- 1 lb semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 2/3 cup crushed potato chips
- 1/3 cup crushed pretzels
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted, salted cashews
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted, salted pistachios
Vegetarian Black Bean Soup
By davidv
“I could write paragraphs on the health-benefits of eating black bean soup
- 1 (16-oz) bag black beans
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 8 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
- 4 cups water, divided
- 3/4 tsp salt, or to taste
- 3/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tsp adobo seasoning (not orange bitter)
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 3/4 cup onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1/2 cup red bell peppers, chopped
- 1/2 cup green bell peppers, chopped
- 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
The Best Breakfast Quesadillas
By davidv
To be prepared in K28676 — Cook's Essentials® Porcelain Enamel 12-inch Griddle
- Ingredients:
- Quesadillas:
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- 2 slices bacon, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup shredded potatoes
- 1/4 cup finely chopped smoked sausage
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 4 eggs, beaten
- Pinch paprika
- 1/2 cup grated pepper jack cheese or jalapeno cheddar
- 2 12-inch flour tortillas
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Tangy Sour Cream Dipping Sauce:
- 3 Tbsp. salsa verde
- 2 Tbsp. minced red pepper or seeded red jalapeno
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Pinch cayenne
- 1 Tbsp. chopped chives