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Spaghetti & Meatballs
By KimChi381
Don't let the long ingredient list for this delicious homey dish scare you off
- MEATBALLS
- 1/2 cup (125mL) fresh bread crumbs
- 3 tbsp (45mL) milk
- 3/4 lb (375g) ground beef
- 3/4 lb (125g)ground pork
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 3/4 cup (50mL) each of finely chopped parsley and freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp (2mL) salt
- Generous grinding of black pepper
- 1/3 cup (75mL) dried unseasoned bread crumbs
- Olive Oil
- TOMATO SAUCE
- 1 tbsp (15mL) olive oil
- 3 slices pancetta, 1/4 inch (5mm) thick, finely diced
- 1/2 cup (125mL) each finely diced celery, carrot and onion
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup (250mL) white wine
- 2 cans (796mL each) plum tomatoes
- 4 tsp (20mL) dried Italian seasoning
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 tsp (2mL) hot chili flakes
- Generous pinches salt and black pepper
Greek Meatballs in Pita
By KimChi381
These savoury veal meatballs (a
- 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) dried unseasoned bread crumbs
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 3/4 lb (375 g) ground veal
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) finely grated peeled potato
- 1 green onion, finely minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) finely chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1 tsp (5 mL) dried oregano leaves
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
- Generous grinding black pepper
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) all-purpose flour
- Olive oil
- 6 medium pita
- FILLINGS
- Tzatziki, crumbled feta, sliced tomatoes and cucumber, shredded lettuce
Linguine Alfredo
By KimChi381
This dish classically in restaurants is simply pasta and sauce
- 1 tbsp Longo's extra virgin olive oil
- 3 oz Longo's thinly sliced rosciutto, chopped
- 1 bag frozen California mix vegetables
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tub Longo's fresh Alfredo sauce
- 1 pkg Longo's fresh linguine pasta
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh Italian parsley
Roasted Halibut with Tomato Curry Sauce and Cauliflower Rice Pilaf
By KimChi381
This dish only has a hint of spice
- HALIBUT
- 2 tbsp (25mL) vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp (25mL) mild Indian curry paste
- 1 tsp (5mL) grated ginger
- 4 pieces halibut, 6 oz (175g) each
- CURRY SAUCE
- 1 tbsp (15mL) vegetable oil
- 1 cup (250mL) chopped onions
- 1 tbsp (15mL) chopped ginger
- 1 tbsp (15ml) chopped garlic
- 2 tsp (10mL) ground corriander
- 2 tsp (10mL) ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp (1mL) cayenne pepper
- 1.5 cups (375mL) chopped canned tomatoes with their juices
- 1 cup (250mL) chicken stock or water
- 1/2 cup (125mL) coconut milk
- 1 to 2 tbsp (15 to 25mL) mango chutney
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 tbsp (25mL) chopped corriander
- Salt to taste
Tarragon and Green Garlic Roasted Chicken Thighs with Toasted Orzo with Chives
By KimChi381
Honey mushrooms are small mushrooms packed with flavour
- Sauce
- 2 cups (500mL) green garlic, white and light green parts only, cut in 2 inch (5cm) pieces
- 8 oz (250g) honey mushrooms
- 1 tbsp (15mL) apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp (5mL) chopped fresh tarragon
- 1 cup (250mL) low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 tbsp (15mL) unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp (25mL) chopped green garlic tops
- Main
- 1 tbsp (15mL) chopped fresh tarragon
- 2 lbs (1kg) chicken thighs with bone and skin on
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 tbsp (25mL) butter
Spaghetti with Pinot Grigio and Seafood
By KimChi381
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat
- 1 pound spaghetti pasta
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 shallots, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cup Pinot Grigio (or other white wine)
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 pounds clams, washed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups arugula
Easy Party Enchiladas with Jalapeno
By KimChi381
The hardest part of making this easy-eating dish is rolling the spicy beef filling in the tortillas
- 1 small jalepeno, seeded
- 2 cups (500mL) regular sour cream (14% b.f.)
- 1.5 cups (375mL) coarsely chopped cilantro leaves
- 3 cups (750mL) grated Monetary Jack or mozzarella or mild cheddar, about 10oz (300g)
- 1 tbsp (15mL) ground cumin
- 2 tsp (10mL) dried leaf oregano
- 1/2 tsp (2mL) chili powder
- 1/2 tsp (2mL) salt
- 2 tsp (10mL) vegetable oil
- 2 lbs (1kg) ground beef, preferably medium
- 1 jar (650mL) of medium or hot salsa, about 2.5 cups (625mL)
- 12 medium flour tortillas, about 7 inches (18cm) wide, or 1 pkg (340g)
Beef Ginger Salad
By KimChi381
Hot steak combined with colourful vegetables and the fresh Asian flavours of ginger and sesame will spark up your d...
- Salt and pepper
- 1 striploin grilling steak, about 9 oz/275g, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp (15mL) vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp (15mL) sesame oil
- 2 shallots, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp (15mL) minced fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 cups (500mL) thinly sliced napa cabbage
- 3 baby bok choy, chopped
- 1 red pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp (25mL) apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp (10mL) sesame seeds
Indian-Spiced Shrimp
By KimChi381
Spoon over basmati rice or serve with good-quality naan
- 340 -g pkg frozen uncooked large shrimp
- 1 tbsp (15mL) vegetable oil
- 1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 to 1 jalepeno, seeded and minced
- 1 inch piece peeled ginger, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp (5mL) garam masala
- 1/2 tsp (2mL) chili powder
- 1/4 tsp (1mL) salt
- 1/2 lemon
- 1/3 cup (75mL) chopped coriander
Pasta Verdure
By KimChi381
Rustic and delicious describes this pasta dish
- 2 bunches fresh greens, such as Swiss chard, dandelion or kale
- 1 pkg Longo's fresh fettucine pasta
- 1/3 Longo's Sicilian extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp anchovy paste
- 1/2 Longo's crushed chili
- 2 tbsp Longo's freshly grated Parmesan