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Pasta e Fagioli
By Valarie
Wrap the thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf in a piece of cheesecloth and secure closed with kitchen twine
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 large sprig fresh rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 3 ounces pancetta, chopped
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 5 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 3/4 cup elbow macaroni
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch red pepper flakes, optional
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Red Wine Braised Chicken
By Valarie
1. Coat slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray
- 1/2 large onion, chopped
- 3 pounds bone-in skinless chicken thighs
- 1 packet (1.3 oz) McCormick slow cookers red wine braised roast seasoning mix
- 1 cup small peeled baby carrots, halved
- 10 ounces white button mushrooms, quartered
- 1 bag (14.4 oz) frozen pearl onions, thawed
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- Mashed potatoes and green peas (optional)
Mustard-Marinated Flank Steak
By Valarie
Directions Place the steak flat in a large nonreactive dish such as glass or porcelain
- 1 flank steak (2 to 2 1/2 pounds)
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1/3 cup good olive oil
- 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup chopped shallots (2 shallots)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh tarragon leaves
Pizza in a Pot - Recipe.com
By Valarie
1. In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is brown and onion is tender
- 1 1/2 pounds bulk Italian sausage or lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
- 1 15 ounce can pizza sauce with cheese
- 1 14 1/2 ounce can Italian-style stewed tomatoes
- 2 cups frozen (yellow, green, and red) peppers and onion stir-fry vegetables
- 1 4 1/2 ounce jar (drained weight) sliced mushrooms, drained, or one 2.25-ounce can sliced pitted ripe olives, drained
- 1 16 ounce loaf Italian bread or French baguette, halved lengthwise
- 1 8 ounce package (2 cups) shredded pizza cheese
Spicy Garlic and Anchovy Farfalle
By Valarie
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat
- Kosher salt
- 1 pound farfalle pasta
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon anchovy paste
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 5 cups baby spinach leaves (about 6 ounces)
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Michael Symon's Grilled Korean Style Strip Steak
By Valarie
step 1 ingredients 3 tablespoons Ginger (finely grated) 3 tablespoons Brown Sugar 1/3 cup Soy Sauce 1 tables...
- For Serving:
- 3 tablespoons Ginger (finely grated)
- 3 tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 1/3 cup Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha (plus more for serving)
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 4 1/3-inch thick slices Strip Steak
- 2 Limes (cut into wedges)
- 1/2 bunch Cilantro (leaves picked)
Salsa-Baked Fish - Recipe.com
By Valarie
This Recipe is appropriate for Phases 2, 3, & 4 of the Atkins Diet
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 24 ounces boneless skinless fish fillets, such as snapper,grouper or sea bass
- 1 cup spicy green salsa
- 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna
By Valarie
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature, for greasing the baking dish
- All-purpose flour, for dusting
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 12 ounces cremini mushrooms, cleaned and quartered
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups heavy cream, at room temperature
- 1 3/4 cups whole milk, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups grated Pecorino Romano
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- Two 5-ounce bags baby spinach, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 packed cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 recipe Fresh Pasta, recipe follows, or nine 8- by 5-inch fresh lasagna noodles
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
- 4 large egg yolks, at room temperature
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Sour Cream Muffins
By Valarie
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- 2 sticks butter, melted
- 1/2 pint sour cream
Arroz con Pollo by Mario Batali
By Valarie
step 1 ingredients Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 3 1/2-4 pounds Chicken (cut into 8 pieces) Salt Freshly Cracked B...
- 3 1/2-4 pounds Chicken (cut into 8 pieces)
- Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- Salt
- Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
- 1 Spanish Onion (roughly chopped)
- 1 Red Bell Pepper (roughly chopped)
- 3 Garlic Cloves
- 1 teaspoon Sweet Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Pimentón (Smoked Paprika)
- 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 2 1/2 cups White rice
- 1/2 cup Dry White Wine
- 2 cups Chicken Stock
- 1-2 teaspoons Saffron
- 1 Dried Bay Leaf
- 1/4 cup Chopped Green Olives
- Fresh Chopped Parsley (to garnish)
- Fresh Chopped Cilantro (to garnish)
- Jalapeno Aioli
- 2 Egg Yolks
- 1 Jalapeno (finely minced)
- 1 clove Garlic (finely minced)
- 1 Lime (juiced and zested)
- Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper
- 1 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil