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Rosemary Mozzarella Skewers
By Taraespo
Strip all but 1 to 2 inches of rosemary leaves from stems
- Stalks Of Fresh Rosemary
- Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Cut Into 1-inch Cubes
- Marinated Artichoke Hearts, Drained
- Black Or Kalamata Olives, Drained
- Salami, Sliced Thin And Folded Into Fourths
- 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
- 3 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
- Pinch Of Salt
- Fresh Ground Black Pepper (lots!)
- Sprinkle Of Ground Thyme
Hash Brown Quiche
By Taraespo
Paula Deen recipe
- 3 c shredded frozen hash browns, thawed and squeezed dry
- 4 T. butter, melted
- 3 lg eggs, beaten
- 1 c. half and half
- 3/4 c. diced cooked ham
- 1/2 c. diced green onions
- 1 c. shredded sharp cheddar
- salt and pepper
Goat Cheese & Marinara Appetizer
By Taraespo
Spread goat cheese on bottom of small casserole dish
- 1 log goat cheese
- 1 pint marinara
- hot giardinara (optional)
- garlic toasts
Lasagne - Tara's
By Taraespo
Saute onion in olive oil til transulcent
- Sauce
- 2 T. olive oil
- 1 c. onion, chpd
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 lbs Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1 - 15 oz can tomato sauce
- 1- 6 oz can tomato paste
- 2 T. flat leaf parsley, chpd
- 1/2 c. basil, chpd
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp grd black pepper
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- 3/4 - l lb lasagne noodles
- 1 lb fresh mozzarela, sliced
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- Ricotta layer
- 1 1/2 lbs ricotta
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 c. parmesan
- 3/4 lb fresh spinach
- 2 T. fresh parsley, chpd
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Giardiniera
By Taraespo
Cut up vegetables in the size you want - diced small or chunky
- 2 green peppers, diced
- 2 red peppers, diced
- 3 jalapeños, diced
- 2 serrano peppers, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 small onion, chpd
- 1 c. cauliflower florets, chpd
- 1/2 c. salt
- water to cover
- 2 cloves garlic, diced
- 1 T. oregano
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 - 5 oz jar small green olives, drained
- 1-1/2 c. white vinegar
- 1-1/2 c. olive oil
Eggplant Roll Ups
By Taraespo
Brush eggplant planks with olive oil, salt and pepper
- Dressing:
- 1-2 Eggplants (you need 8 planks - cut 1/4" thick 3-4" wide)
- Olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp Italian parsley, chped
- 4 oz goat cheese
- 2 c. plum tomatoes, chpd coarsely
- 1/2 c. finely chpd fresh basil
- 1/3 c. toasted pine nuts
- 3 T. olive oil
- 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp minced fresh thyme
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Fish Tacos
By Taraespo
Preheat grill to med high
- Garnish:
- 1 lb flaky white fish
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 2 limes, juiced
- 2 T. garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno, coarsley chpd
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chpd
- 8 flour tortillas
- sour cream & lime mixed (or mix w/ some wasabi)
- sliced scallions
- chopped cilantro
- fresh salsa
- shredded lettuce
- sliced avocado
Ravioli
By Taraespo
I used a little more than 1 batch of dough per filling recipe
- CHEESE FILLING:
- RAVIOLI DOUGH
- 2 2 2 CUPS UNBLEACHED FLOUR
- 2 2 2 EGGS
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 CUP or so of WATER (just until the dough comes together)
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 TEASPOON SALT
- 2 2 2 TEASPOON OLIVE OIL
- 1 1 1 LB. RICOTTA
- 2 2 2 EGGS
- SALT AND PEPPER
- FRESH CHOPPED PARSLEY
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 CUP GRATED ROMANO OR GRATED PARMESAN
- MIX WELL
- MEAT FILLING:
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 OF LEAN GROUND SIRLOIN AND 1/2 LB ITALIAN SAUSAGE. COOK IT WITH 1/2 OF ONION CHOPPED FINELY, PLUS TWO MINCED GARLIC CLOVES, BREAK UP WHILE COOKING AND THEN DRAIN IN A STRAINER.
- 1/2 1/2 TO CUP GRATED CHEESE OR TO TASTE
- SALT AND PEPPER
- TO LIKE TO PULSE THE MEAT MIXTURE IN A FOOD PROCESSOR SO IT’S SMOOTHER AND NOT SO LUMPY, IT MAKES IT MORE UNIFORM WHEN STUFFING THE FORMS.
- OPTIONAL MEAT FILLING:
- 3 3 1 TO PARTS OF GROUND BEEF, GROUND PORK AND GROUND CHCKEN EQUALING 1 POUND TOTAL WITH SAME AS ABOVE AND ADDING SOME LEMON ZEST. YOU WOULD STILL BROWN IT WITH THE ONION, ADD CHEESE AND SPINACH AND PULSE IN FOOD A PROCESSOR TO GET RID OF ANY BIG LUMPS.
Penne with Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese
By Taraespo
Giada recipe
- Vegetable oil cooking spray
- 1 (2-pound) butternut or kobucha squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 1 onion, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1 cup (8 ounces) goat cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted (see Cook's Note)
- 1 packed cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan
Salsa Chicken
By Taraespo
Put chicken breasts in crock pot, cover with salsa and put low for about 5-6 hours
- chicken breasts
- salsa