Melissab's profile page
Recipes
Lasagna Soup
By melissab
I set out to the kitchen to make this lasagna soup that’s been on my bucket list for at least a year now
- 8 ounces elbows pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage, casing removed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 1 (28-ounce) can fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 2 bay leaves
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
- 8 ounces ricotta
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Jalapeno Popper Chicken Soup
By melissab
are jalapenos that are stuffed with cheese and either breaded and deep fried until crispy or wrapped in bacon and g...
- 4 slices bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 jalapeno peppers, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 2 cups chicken, cooked and diced or shredded
- 1 (14 ounce) can white beans
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup corn
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Grilled Stuffed Flank Steak With Roasted Chilies and Pepper Jack Cheese
By melissab
Serious Heat The Food Lab: How to Make Grilled Stuffed Flank Steak Pinwheels Place chilies directly over the flam...
- 3 whole Poblano or Hatch chilies
- 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 whole flank steak, 2 to 2 1/2 pounds, trimmed of excess fat
- 4 ounces thinly sliced pepper jack cheese
Spicy Sausage Pasta
By melissab
1. Add olive oil to an oven-safe skillet over medium high heat until just smoking
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb smoked sausage
- 1.5 cups diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (10 oz) can Ro-Tel tomatoes and green chiles, Mild
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper, each
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced scallions
- 1 . Add olive oil to an oven-safe skillet over medium high heat until just smoking. Add sausage and onions and cook until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Roasted Red Pepper Alfredo
By melissab
Roasted Red Pepper Alfredo
- 12 ounces linguine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
- 1 (12-ounce) jar roasted red peppers, chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Corn and Green Chili Casserole
By melissab
4 eggs, slightly beaten Directions In a food processor, blend together the flour, baking powder, and salt
- 4 cups whole kernel corn
- 4 green onions with tops, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cups roasted green chili's, chopped
- 1 small jalapeno, seeded and chopped fine
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 4 eggs, slightly beaten
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup half and half or whole milk
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- Butter to butter the baking dish
Toastacho Casserole
By melissab
Reconstitute ancho peppers in simmering broth and just enough water to cover
- For topping:
- 2 dried ancho chilies, stemmed and seeded
- 1 cup beef stock
- 2 poblano chilies
- 16 corn tortillas, cut into 1-inch strips
- All-natural cooking spray
- Salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
- 1 pound Mexican chorizo
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 jalapeño chilies, seeded and chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained
- 2 1/2 cups (12 ounces) shredded cheddar or blend of Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, cheddar, Chihuahua, asadero or any easy melting cheeses of choice
- Chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
- Chopped tomatoes
- Chopped red onions
- Pickled jalapeño slices, for garnish
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 lime
- 1 cup sour cream
Spaghetti Sauce
By melissab
Enter your email address: This spaghetti sauce…is good sauce, my friends
- 5 pounds Ground Beef (I Used Ground Round)
- 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 whole Large Yellow Onions, Diced
- 2 whole Green Bell Pepper, Seeded And Diced
- 6 cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1 cup White Wine (or Low Sodium Beef Broth If You Prefer)
- 2 cans 28 Ounce Crushed Tomatoes
- 1 can (14 Ounce) Crushed Tomatoes
- 1 can (small, 4-ounce) Tomato Paste
- 1 jar Good Storebought Marinara Sauce (can Use Another Jar If You Like The Sauce To Be More Saucy Than Meaty)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Ground Thyme
- 4 whole Bay Leaves
- 2 Tablespoons Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper (optional)
- 1/4 cup Finely Minced Fresh Parsley (or 3 Tablespoons Parsley Flakes), More To Taste
- 1 whole Rind From One Wedge Parmesan (optional)
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (optional)
- 2 pounds Spaghetti, Cooked Al Dente And Tossed With Olive Oil
- Extra Minced Parsley, For Serving
- Extra Parmesan Cheese, For Serving
How To Make Hard Taco Shells In Your Oven, Plus . . . A Recipe For Baked Tacos! | One Good Thing by Jillee
By melissab
How To Make Hard Taco Shells In Your Oven, Plus
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 can refried beans
- 15 ounce tomato sauce
- 1 pkg taco seasoning or 2 – 3 Tablespoons of homemade taco seasoning)
- 1 – 2 cups shredded cheese (I didn’t measure)
- 18-20 hard taco shells (I think I used 15, but I crammed them pretty full)
- Your favorite taco toppings
Lasagna Soup
By melissab
But what makes this soup over-the-top is the ricotta center
- 8 ounces elbows pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage, casing removed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 1 (28-ounce) can fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 2 bay leaves
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
- 8 ounces ricotta
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste