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Bacon-Wrapped Smokies
By GratefulSea
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 16-ounce package small cooked smoked sausage links
- 15 slices bacon, each cut crosswise into thirds
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
Artichoke Soup
By GratefulSea
Heat olive oil in a heavy, large pot over medium heat
- 2 * 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 * 2 leeks, white part only, washed well and chopped
- 1 * 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 * 1 small potato, peeled and chopped
- 1 * 1 (8-ounce) package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed
- 2 * 2 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 * 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 * 2 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup mascarpone cheese
- 2 * 2 tablespoons chopped chives, for garnish
Prosciutto-Wrapped Tilapia
By GratefulSea
Prosciutto-Wrapped Tilapia is the perfect recipe for succulent tilapia wrapped in crispy, savory prosciutto
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more if needed
- 3 bell peppers, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 4 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets
- 4 large slices prosciutto
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
ATK Pasta e Fagioli for Two
By GratefulSea
Serve with grated Parmesan cheese and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 slices bacon , chopped fine
- 1 small onion , chopped fine
- 1 celery rib , minced
- Salt and pepper
- 1 garlic clove , minced
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 3/4 cup canned cannellini beans , rinsed
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 2/3 cup small pasta , such as ditalini, tubettini, or mini elbows
Hungry Girl 2-Easy Mac 'n Cheese
By GratefulSea
In a large pot, prepare pasta according to the instructions on the package; drain well and set aside
- 4 1/2 ounces uncooked whole-wheat-blend rotini pasta (about 2 cups)
- 24 ounces frozen broccoli or cauliflower florets in lowfat cheese sauce (about 6 cups)
- 3 wedges light spreadable Swiss cheese (recommended, Laughing Cow)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, optional
- Fresh parsley, for serving, optional
Pesto Pea Salad
By GratefulSea
Wash the spinach leaves and spin them dry
- 1/4 pound baby spinach leaves
- 1 (10 oz) frozen peas, defrosted
- 1/2 cup prepared pesto
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts (pignolis)
Cranberry-Pistachio Biscotti
By GratefulSea
For a nice pictorial illustrating the technique, see http://baking
- 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), at room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup shelled roasted pistachios
Pasta alla Norma
By GratefulSea
1. Generously salt the cubed eggplant and place it in a colander
- 2 medium eggplants, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 pound rigatoni
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
- Sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Balsamic vinegar for drizzling
- ROCKIN' RICOTTA (optional)
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, roughly chopped
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 (14-ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1-1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 3 Tablespoons fresh basil
Sweet Potato Pockets
By GratefulSea
1. Arrange 1 won ton wrapper on a clean, flat surface
- 1/2 (16-oz.) package won ton wrappers
- 1 (15-oz.) can sweetened mashed sweet potatoes, or 1 15-oz can cut sweet potatoes in syrup, mashed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
- Salt to taste
Apple Comfort
By GratefulSea
Stir ingredients in a tall glass and garnish with apple slices
- 1-1/2 oz Southern Comfort
- 3 oz Apple Juice
- 1/2 oz fresh Lemon Juice
- Ice