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Meatball Cassoulet
By ccavaletti
Combine all ingredients in a 3-1/2- or 4-qt slow cooker
- 2 - 15 oz cans Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 c tomato juice
- 1 - 12 oz package frozen cooked Italian meatballs, thawed
- 8 oz cooked smoked turkey sausage or Polish sausage, halved lengthwise and sliced
- 1 c finely chopped carrot
- 1 c chopped celery
- 1 c chopped onion
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp dried basil, crushed
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano, crushed
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Summer Leek, Tomato and Bacon Tart
By ccavaletti
Heat oven to 300. Set aside warm crust on a baking sheet
- 1 pre-baked crust
- 2 oz bacon
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 4 leeks, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
- 6 large eggs
- 1 c whipping cream
- 1/4 c milk
- 1 tsp salt
- white pepper
- 1 medium tomato, shell only, diced
Nikki's Perfect Pastitsio
By ccavaletti
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain
- Bechamel Sauce:
- 2-1/2 c uncooked penne pasta
- 2 Tbsp butter, melted
- 1 c grated Parmesan cheese
- 1-1/2 lbs ground sirloin
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 c shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1/2 c butter, cubed
- 2/3 c all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 4 c 2% milk
- 2 eggs
Italian Gnocchi with Pomodoro Sauce
By ccavaletti
Preheat the oven to 400º
- 1-1/2 lbs baking potatoes (2 large), scrubbed
- 3 Tbsp EVOO
- 1/2 small onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper
- 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
- salt and pepper
- 3 sprigs fresh basil
- 1-1/4 c flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 egg
- Parmesan cheese, for grating
Rotisserie Chicken Tonnato with Tomato Salad
By ccavaletti
Using a food processor, puree one 6-ounce can undrained tuna packed in oil, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup extra-virgi...
- 6 ounces can undrained tuna packed in oil
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 anchovy fillets
- 2 tablespoons each drained capers, fresh lemon juice and water
- 3 1/2 pounds rotisserie chicken
- 1 pint quartered grape tomatoes
- Salt and pepper
- Chopped fresh summer herbs
Chicken Tenderloins with Cranberry Mustard Sauce
By ccavaletti
Lightly toss chicken with flour; shake off excess
- 1 lb chicken tenderloins
- Flour
- Salt and pepper
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2 Tbsp oil
- 2/3 c dry white wine
- 2/3 c chicken broth
- 3 Tbsp country-style Dijon mustard
- 1-1/2 tsp cornstarch
- 1-1/2 Tbsp water
- 1/2 c dried cranberries
- 1/4 c sliced green onions, green part only
Garlic Mashed Potato Croquettes
By ccavaletti
With your hands, roll 1 rounded tablespoon of the mashed potatoes into a ball
- S4 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups Italian-style seasoned bread crumbs
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes, chilled
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for frying
7Up Biscuits
By ccavaletti
Mix Bisquick, sour cream and 7Up
- 4 c Bisquick
- 1 c sour cream
- 1 c 7Up
- 1/2 c melted butter
Roasted Asparagus Salad
By ccavaletti
Preheat oven to 425º. Snap off and discard tough ends of asparagus; remove scales with a vegetable peeler, if des...
- 1-1/2 lb fresh asparagus
- 1/2 c olive oil, divided
- 1-1/2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil, divided
- 1/2 tsp lemon pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt, divided
- 1/4 c balsamic vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 c halved cherry tomatoes (1/2 pint)
- 1/2 c chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 c finely chopped red onion
- 1 head Bibb lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
- 1 avocado, sliced
Potato Rancheros Casserole
By ccavaletti
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Mix potatoes, sauce mix, water, corn and milk in an ungreased 2 qt casserole
- 1 pkg Au Gratin potatoes
- 2-1/4 c boiling water
- 1 c canned corn, drained (or frozen, cooked)
- 2/3 c milk
- 1 lb ground beef, browned and drained
- 1 c shredded taco seasoned cheese, divided
- Chopped red and green pepper - optional