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Bowtie Primavera
By cooksalot
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook bowtie pasta until al dente according to package directions
- 12 oz. bowtie pasta
- 8 oz. sliced baby bella mushrooms
- 1 1/2 c. asparagus, stalks trimmed and quartered
- 1 zucchini, sliced into half moons
- 1 pt. cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 c. grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
- Chopped fresh basil, for garnish
OLIVE GARDEN ZUPPA TOSCANA COPYCAT RECIPE
By cooksalot
OLIVE GARDEN ZUPPA TOSCANA COPYCAT RECIPE Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 30 minutes Total Time 45 minutes Yield 6 s
- 4 slices bacon, diced
- 1 pound spicy Italian sausage, casing removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3 russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 3 cups baby spinach or chopped Kale
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
SLOW COOKER FRENCH DIP SANDWICHES
By cooksalot
PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES COOK TIME: 8 HOURS 10 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 8 HOURS 15 MINUTES
- 2 cans (10.5 ounces each) condensed French Onion Soup
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) Beef Consomme
- 3-4 pounds beef chuck roast
- 8 sandwich rolls
- 8 slices provolone cheese
Hash Brown Chicken
By cooksalot
Heat the oven to 400 degrees
- 2 lbs frozen hash brown potatoes, Southern Style
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1/2 cup summer sweet corn, canned
- 2 C sour cream or plain yogurt
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1/3 cup milk
- 3 cups cooked, shredded roasted chicken
- Bread crumbs or Corn Flake crumbs
CABBAGE SOUP
By cooksalot
In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat brown the sausage
- 1 pound kielbasa (sausage), sliced
- 1 pound potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 onion, diced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 head of cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- chives, chopped, garnish
- fresh dill, garnish
- salt and pepper, to taste
Cream Cheese Pound Cake
By cooksalot
Cake- oven 300° Beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer 2 minutes ...
- Cream Cheese Pound Cake
- 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
- 1 8 oz packagecCream cheese, softened
- 3 cups sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/8 tsp salt
- Glaze-
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1 TBS milk, to consistency
Vegetable Beef Barley Soup
By cooksalot
Makes 12 cups total: 8 main course servings (1½ cups each)
- Directions for Stove Top:
- 1 pound package lean ground beef (96%), see shopping tips
- 2 (32-oz) containers Swanson’s reduced-sodium beef broth or your favorite broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) can Swanson’s reduced-sodium beef broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) can tomatoes, diced
- 3/4 cup dried pearl barley, see shopping tips
- 1 1/2 cups carrots, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups celery, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups zucchini, chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
- Fresh ground pepper, to taste
- 3 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 . In a large nonstick pot or pan, brown ground beef. Pour into a colander in sink and drain fat. Add beef back to pot. Pour in all the beef broth, tomatoes and barley. Bring to a boil, turn down to simmer, cover pot and cook for 15 minutes.
- 2 . Add the carrots, celery, onions, zucchini and garlic to the broth. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, thyme, sage and fresh ground pepper. Cook uncovered 50 minutes
- 3 . Stir in spinach leaves and cook 2 minutes more. Remove the bay leaf.
- 4 . This soup freezes great.
COCONUT CHICKEN SKEWERS
By cooksalot
In a large bowl, whisk together coconut milk, cumin, coriander, brown sugar, garlic powder, chili flakes, shallots,...
- 8 chicken boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-2-inch cubes
- 2 limes, juiced and zested
- 1 cup light coconut milk
- 1 1/2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon shallots, chopped
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- freshly ground pepper, to taste
- fresh cilantro, garnish
- skewers
Chicken Bacon Pesto Pasta
By cooksalot
Servings: 4
- 6 bacon strips
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 onions, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves
- 5 ounces spinach
- 5 cups milk
- 1 pound fettuccine
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 1 cup parmesan
- Garnish
- Parmesan
- Fresh parsley
SLOW COOKER HONEY ROSEMARY PORK CHOPS
By cooksalot
4 10 MINUTES 3 HOURS 3 HOURS, 10 MINUTES
- 2 pounds pork chops (boneless or bone in)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (optional