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Pasta_Pancetta_Tomato_Sauce
By Karen_3925
Add the pancetta to a heavy large skillet over medium heat
- 6 ounces pancetta, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- Sea salt
- 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
- Pinch dried crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 (28-ounce) can tomato puree
- 1 pound linguine
- 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano
Penne_Spinach_Sauce
By Karen_3925
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil
- 1 pound whole wheat or multi grain penne
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 ounces goat cheese
- 1 ounce reduced fat cream cheese
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
Peaches and Cream Bread Pudding
By Karen_3925
For the Bread Pudding: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- For the pudding:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, plus 4 tablespoons melted
- 6 cups 1-inch cubes of day-old bread
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups milk
- 2 pounds peaches, peeled and seeded, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 cup sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- For the sauce:
- 1 stick butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/3 cup amaretto
Antipasto_Salad
By Karen_3925
Vinaigrette: In a blender, add the basil, vinegar, garlic, mustard, salt and pepper
- Red Wine Vinaigrette:
- 1 bunch fresh basil, stemmed and leaves chopped (about 2 cups)
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Antipasto Salad:
- 1 pound fusilli pasta
- 1/2 cup hard salami, cut into strips (about 3 ounces)
- 1/2 cup smoked turkey, cut into strips (about 3 ounces)
- 1/4 cup provolone cheese, cut into strips
- 1/4 cup grated Asiago cheese
- 2 tablespoons green olives, halved and pitted
- 2 tablespoons roasted red peppers, cut into strips
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Turkey_Chili
By Karen_3925
Low fat, kid friendly recipe
- 1-2 lbs. ground turkey
- season to taste
- 1-2 large can(s) tomato soup
- 1-1/2 cans water
- 1 Tbsp. chili powder
- 1 can red kidney beans- rinsed
Mediterranean_Salad
By Karen_3925
In a medium saucepan, warm 3 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium heat
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1/4 cup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (1-pound) box Israeli couscous (or any small pasta)
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
Cin-ful Peach Cobbler
By Karen_3925
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F
- For the peach filling:
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 10 cups frozen peaches, thawed, about 3 pounds prepared
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch, dissolved in 1 tablespoon water
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon butter
- For the crumb topping:
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup oats
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into 8 pieces
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, for serving
- Special Equipment: 12 by 8-inch oval stoneware dish or 13 by 9-inch rectangular glass or stoneware dish
Lasagna_Rolls
By Karen_3925
To make the sauce: Melt the butter in a heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat
- Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Pinch ground nutmeg
- Lasagna:
- 1 (15-ounce) container whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
- 3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped
- 1 large egg, beaten to blend
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, plus more for salting water
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 uncooked lasagna noodles
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella (about 4 ounces)
Baked_Orzo_Fontina_Peas
By Karen_3925
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound orzo pasta
- 3 tablespoons butter, plus more to grease the baking dish
- 1 onion, chopped
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup Marsala wine
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces shredded fontina cheese (about 1 cup)
- 4 ounces diced fresh mozzarella cheese (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Giada's_Carbonara
By Karen_3925
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat
- Basil Aioli:
- 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed, rubber band left on
- 1 pound linguini
- 1 cup Basil Aioli, recipe follows
- 1 cup shaved pecorino
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 to 6 large eggs
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 large egg yolks*
- 2 teaspoons mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Combine the garlic, egg yolks, mustard, lemon juice, basil, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a food processor and run the machine to mix. With the machine running slowly drizzle in the vegetable and olive