Ingredients 16 ounces rigatoni or penne 12 slices bacon 1 7-ounce package arugula leaves 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, quartered 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Preparation cook the pasta as normal transfer to a large bowl. Meanwhile, fry the bacon over medium heat in a large skillet. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Spoon all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon drippings into a small bowl; set aside....
Ingredients 1/2 cup Salsa 2 tsp Red Wine Vinegar 1 Tbs Cheyenne Pepper 1 Tbs Paprika 1 tsp Italian Seasoning Preparation Mix Ingredients together
Ingredients For the polenta: 4½ cups water salt to taste 1 cup polenta 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil For the quail: 4 cleaned quail, breastbones removed salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 4 bay leaves 4 slices pancetta 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ½ cup dry white wine ½ cup chicken stock 16 whole shallots, peeled and blanched in boiling water for 30 seconds Preparation MAKE THE POLENTA You can either follow the instructions on the package or use these instructions: In a deep, heavy pan, bring the water, lightly salted, to a boil....
Ingredients 6 large eggs 3/4 cup apple juice concentrate, unsweetened and undiluted 3 1/4 cups whole dairy milk, soy, rice or almond milk is fine too 1 cup canola oil 1 cup pure maple syrup 5 teaspoons ground cinnamon 4 teaspoons baking powder 6 cups rolled oats, or quick oats, see below 2 medium apples, peeled and chopped fine (optional) 6-8 large fresh strawberries, chopped 1 cup walnuts, pecans or almonds, diced (optional)...
Ingredients Ingredients 2 red peppers, cored and cut into 1-inch wide strips 2 zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch cubes 2 summer squash, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch cubes 4 cremini mushrooms, halved 1 yellow onion, peeled and sliced into 1-inch strips 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon salt, divided 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 1 tablespoon dried Italian herb mix or herbs de Provence...
Ingredients 4 squares Bakers unsweetened chocolate 3/4 cup margarine 2 cups sugar 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup all purpose flour 1 cup coarsely chopped nuts (optional) Preparation 1 microwave chocolate and butter in large bowl at high for 2 minutes or until butter is melted, stir until chocolate is melted. Stir in sugar, mix in eggs and vanilla, stir in flour and nuts, spread in greased 13 by 9 inch pan....
Ingredients BALSAMIC VINEGAR CHICKEN WITH WILD MUSHROOMS 1 ounce (about 1 cup) dried porcini mushrooms 6 chicken thighs, rinsed and patted dry ( I skinned them) all-purpose flour for dredging 1/4 pound bacon, cut crosswise into 1/3 inch pieces 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup fruity red wine, such as Beaujolais 1/2 cup beef broth 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 3/4 cup drained and chopped canned tomatoes...
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips 3/4 cup walnuts, toasted, chopped 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs 1 cup mashed ripe bananas 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract :) Preparation Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour 9x5x2 1/2-inch metal loaf pan....
Ingredients Grilled chicken brushed with bbq sauce 1/2 med red apple Gouda Cheese 1/2 banana pepper 1/4 med onion 6 whole wheat tortillas Preparation Preheat oven to 375. Grill chicken, brush with bbq sauce and set aside. Chop onions, apple, and banana pepper, saute for a bit. Spray bottom tortilla with cooking spray and lay on cookie sheet spray side down. Sprinkle peppers, onions, apple, chicken, and gouda onto the tortilla....
Ingredients For pork rub: 1 teaspoon sweet Hungarian paprika 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon course ground pepper ½ teaspoon course salt ½ pound pork tenderloin (about 2 inches thick) 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 2 kaiser rolls For basting sauce: 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 3 tablespoons cider vinegar ½ teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes 2 teaspoons lemon juice For BBQ sauce: 1 teaspoon peanut oil 2 teaspoons finely chopped shallot...
Ingredients 2 lbs beef for stew 6 pieces celery 6 carrots 6 onions( sliced on tops) 3T tapioca 10oz v8 3 bay leaves Preparation Bake at 325 for 3 1/2 hours cover tightly and serve with rice.
Ingredients 1 lb ground beef, cooked, drained 1 cup Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed (from 15-oz can) 1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ 25% less sodium taco seasoning mix 1 can (12 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) 2 slices Cheddar cheese (2 oz), cut in half Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In 10-inch skillet, mix cooked beef, beans and taco seasoning mix. Heat over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until hot....
Ingredients 5 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1/4 tablespoon pepper 1/2 cup blue cheese 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup pecans Preparation Mix all ingredients and serve over salad. Related Video
Ingredients 2 ripe bananas 2 tbsp melted butter 1 tsp cinnamon 2 cups old fashioned oatmeal 1/2 cup pecans, toasted & chopped 1/4 cup sugar or sugar substitute 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 cup honey 2 cups milk or water 1 egg 2 tsp vanilla 2 cups blueberries 2 tbsp brown sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350. Slice bananas and layer in an 8x8 buttered baking dish. Mix melted butter & cinnamon, pour over bananas....
Ingredients 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons sliced garlic (from 3 to 4 cloves) 12 ounces Swiss chard, stems sliced, leaves torn into 2-inch pieces 1 pound cauliflower, cut into small florets (4 cups) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 pound campanelle 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour 1 cup sour cream 8 ounces Gruyere, grated (2 cups) Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large, straight-sided skillet, melt half of butter over medium-high....
Ingredients 2-3 TBS Olive oil 2 onions halved and cut into ¼ inch (.5cm) slices 2 cloves garlic finely chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 medium sized zucchini cut diagonally into ¼ inch (.5cm) slices 4 medium ripe tomatoes cut into similar width slices Fresh or Dried herbs -Oregano, Basil, Thyme or marjoram Preparation Preheat oven to 400F Heat about 2-3 tablespoons olive oil in a non stick frying pan over a medium heat, then add the onions and cook the onions over a low heat, stirring often until soft and transparent (from 6- 8 minutes)....
Ingredients 1 cup balsamic vinegar (good quality) 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup finely chopped rosemary One 3-pound porterhouse steak, about 4 inches thick 2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper Preparation In a sturdy resealable plastic bag, combine the vinegar with 1/2 cup of the oilve oil and the rosemary. Add the steak, seal the bag and refrigerate overnight, turning the bag several times....
Ingredients 1-2 C. Greens 1 C. Baby spinach 1 C. Broccoli Flowerettes 1 C. Cauliflower 1/2 C. Celery 1/2 C. Carrots 1/2 C. Green pepper 1/2 C. Geen onion 1/4 C. Garlic 1/2 C. Green olives 1 C. Croutons (any flavor) Dressing: 1/2 C. Balsamic vinegar 1/4 C. cold water 1/4 C white vinegar 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon sugar dash of oregano dash of parsley dash of salt 1 teaspoone garlic...
Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter 3/4 cup brown sugar 2 eggs, beaten 2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. Stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended....
Ingredients 1¼ cups whole wheat pastry flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1½ teaspoons ground ginger ¼ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons agave nectar 1¼ cups vanilla soy milk 3 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup mashed bananas Vegetable oil cooking spray Preparation In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, ginger, and salt. In another bowl, combine the agave nectar, soy milk, applesauce, and vanilla. Add the liquid to the flour mixture....
