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Italian Sausage and Spinach Pie
By ccavaletti
In a large skillet, brown sausage and onion over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink, breaki...
- 1 lb bulk Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 6 eggs
- 2 pkgs (10 oz each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 4 cups (16 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 c ricotta cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inch)
- 1 Tbsp water
Chicken, Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas
By ccavaletti
In a large bowl, stir together chicken, shredded cheese, beans, corn, cream cheese, salsa, cilantro, chile pepper, ...
- 3 c shredded rotisserie chicken
- 3 c shredded Monterey Jack cheese with peppers
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 c cup salsa
- 2 Tbsp minced fresh cilantro
- 2 tsp ground ancho chile pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 burrito size flour tortillas
- 1/2 c butter, softened
- Toppings: guacamole, sour cream, chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce
Brie Tartlets With Grape Relish
By ccavaletti
1. Place walnuts in a single layer on a baking sheet
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 (15-oz.) package refrigerated piecrusts
- 1/2 (8-oz.) Brie round, rind removed
- 3/4 cup seedless red grapes, chopped
- 1 green onion, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- Garnish: fresh rosemary sprigs
Southwestern Chicken-Veggie Soup
By ccavaletti
1. In a large Dutch oven, combine chicken stock, diced tomatoes, cabbage, zucchini, onion, celery, carrots, and jal...
- 3 (32 oz) cartons chicken cooking stock
- 1 (10 oz) cans diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 1/2 medium cabbage, chopped
- 2 zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 c chopped celery
- 1 c chopped carrots
- 2 jalapenos, seeded and minced
- 4 c chopped cooked chicken
- 1/2 c chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 Tbsp ground cumin
- 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- Hot cooked rice (optional)
- Garnish: chopped fresh cilantro
Blueberry-Dijon Chicken
By ccavaletti
Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup blueberry preserves
- 1/3 cup raspberry vinegar
- 1/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- Minced fresh basil or tarragon, optional
Stuffing
By ccavaletti
Melt the butter in a large skillet
- 2 c butter
- 1-1/2 c onion, chopped
- 24 c bread (3 loaves)
- 3 c celery
- 2 Tbsp salt
- 2 tsp pepper
- 2 Tbsp sage
- 1/2 Tbsp poultry seasoning - add to taste
- enough broth to moisten (I usually use most of a carton)
Cheesy Corn Dip
By ccavaletti
In a baking dish, combine equal parts corn kernels and shredded cheddar cheese, a spoonful of mayo, some chopped sc...
- Corn
- Cheddar Cheese
- Mayo
- Scallions, chopped
- Pickled Jalapeños, sliced
- Tortilla Chips
Cherry Ice Cream
By ccavaletti
1.Place the cherry juice, milk, yogurt, and heavy cream into the bowl of a blender
- 1/4 cup cherry juice concentrate
- 1/2 cup fat free milk
- 1 cup vanilla low-fat yogurt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup frozen dark sweet cherries
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
Chocolate Eclair Dessert
By ccavaletti
Mix the milk and pudding mix
- 2 pkgs French Vanilla instant pudding
- 9 oz Cool Whip
- 3 c milk
- 1 box graham crackers
- 1 can chocolate fudge frosting
- Can substitute cherry or blueberry pie filling instead of the chocolate frosting.
Lasagna Pizza Cups
By ccavaletti
1. Preheat oven to 375°. Cook first 3 ingredients in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 5 mi...
- 1/2 pound lean ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (15-oz.) jar pizza sauce
- 1 (7.5-oz.) can refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 3/4 cup (3 oz.) shredded mozzarella cheese