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Butternut Squash Pasta Carbonara - Cooking Classy
By PineyCook
Cook bacon in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat (reducing heat slightly if needed) until browned an...
- 6 slices (6 oz) bacon, chopped
- 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh sage
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped (1 heaping cup)
- 1 (1 3/4 lb) butternut squash, peeled, seeded and diced into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 1/3 cups)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (or half and half for a lighter option)
- 14 oz dry linguine (I use Zucchini Noodles to make this points-friendly)
- 1/3 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
Gemelli with Eggpplant and Tomato
By PineyCook
1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF
- 2 large globe eggplants (I used 1 eggplant, which yielded about 3 cups of diced eggplant weighing about 9.5oz)
- olive oil
- 1 onion, peeled and thinly sliced (about 2 cups sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 handful basil leaves
- 1 handful parsley leaves (I used only basil)
- kosher salt
- 1 lb. penne (I used 1 cup of Gemelli pasta but use whatever you like)
- sherry vinegar
- 2 cups tomato sauce (I used 1 cup of this sauce)
- red pepper flakes
- 1/2 lb. ricotta salata cheese (I used no cheese, but served grated Parmigiano Reggiano on the side.)
Mushroom Soup
By PineyCook
Soak dried mushrooms with 2 cups of boiling water for about 15 minutes
- 20 g (2/3 ounce) Dried Porcini Mushrooms
- 2 Cups Boiling Water
- 600 g (~3 cups) Mixed Fresh Mushrooms, (Cremini, shitake, chanterelle or button mushroom) cleaned and sliced
- 2 Cloves Garlic, peeled and chopped
- 1 White Onion, peeled and diced
- 3 (about 330 g) Yellow Wax Potatoes, peeled and finely diced
- Fresh Thyme (small handful)
- Fresh Italian Flat Leaf Parsley (small handful)
- 2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 1/2 Cups Chicken or Vegetable Stock
- Sea Salt
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Baked Pesto Chicken
By PineyCook
Turn your chicken tenders up a notch with tender mozzarella, fresh tomatoes and a delicious pesto
- 1 pound boneless, skinless, chicken tenders
- 3 1/2 ounces basil pesto
- 3 roma tomatoes, sliced
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
- Dash of salt
- Dash of black pepper
- Dash of parmesan cheese, shredded
- Dash of Italian seasoning
Spiralized Greek Cucumber Salad with Lemon and Feta | Skinnytaste
By PineyCook
Spiralize the cucumbers using the chipper blade on the Paderno spiralizer
- 1/2 seedless English cucumber (about 7 ounces)
- 1/4 of a green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/3 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 5 pitted kalamata olives
- 1 tbsp red onion, sliced
- 1/2 fresh lemon
- 1 oz fresh feta, sliced thick
- 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh oregano leaves, minced
Bay Scallop Chowder
By PineyCook
1. Melt the butter in a large enameled cast-iron casserole
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 ounces thickly sliced smoked bacon, finely chopped
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 6 cups bottled clam broth
- 6 cups chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth
- Bouquet garni made with 2 bay leaves, 5 fresh parsley sprigs, 3 fresh thyme sprigs and 8 black peppercorns, wrapped in cheesecloth
- 1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 2 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 large leeks, white and tender green, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise 1/8 inch thick
- 1 1/2 pounds bay scallops, membranes removed
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives
White House Honey-Oat Muffins
By PineyCook
Preheat the oven to 375°
- 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3/4 cup whole-wheat flour
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 2 large eggs
Creamy Parmesan Spinach Dip
By PineyCook
2 Smart Points per 1/4 cup
- 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and excess liquid squeezed out
- 1/2 cup light sour cream
- 5 tbsp light mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup Parmigiano Reggiano
- 1/4 cup scallion, chopped
- fresh pepper to taste
Baked Eggs with Ham, Mushrooms, and Greens
By PineyCook
Preheat your oven to 450F
- 1-2 Tbs. olive oil
- 2 about 2 cups of thinly sliced mushrooms (about 5 oz.)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 10 about 10 oz. chopped tender greens such as spinach, arugula, or chard
- 8 slices of ham (Prosciutto or Serrano are wonderful, but regular ham works fine too), sliced into thin strips
- 1/2 cup loosely packed grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese
- 8 eggs
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- salt and pepper
CRUNCHY OVEN-BAKED CHICKEN TOES
By PineyCook
Pre-heat the oven up to 375°F
- 1 cup cornflakes cereal, any brand
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast tenders, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup honey mustard
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce