Ingredients: for the sauce: 2 lb bulk Italian sausage (casing removed if necessary) 1 large onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cubanelle pepper, minced 56 oz canned coarse ground tomatoes 14 oz canned diced tomatoes 6 oz tomato paste 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar red wine (optional) 10 basil leaves […]
Tag: spinach
Shrimp & Spinach Dip
Ingredients: 5 oz cooked shrimp, divided use 4 oz cream cheese, at room temperature (reduced fat okay) 1/4 cup packed, defrosted chopped spinach 1/2 cup 0% or 2% Greek yogurt 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 shallots, sliced 1 1/2 tablespoons horseradish 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce salt pepper Directions: In a food […]
Broccoli with Chipotle Cheddar Sauce
Ingredients: 1 shallot, minced 4 cups broccoli florets 1 cup shredded extra sharp cheddar 12 oz evaporated milk 2 tablespoons flour 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon chipotle powder 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt Directions: Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Whisk in the shallot and […]
Turkey with Escarole, Acorn Squash and Cannelloni Beans over Pasta
Ingredients: 1 lb white acorn squash, peeled and cubed 1 lb escarole, chopped 15 oz canned cannelloni beans, drained 2 cups cubed cooked turkey (or chicken) 1/2 cup chicken or turkey stock 2 shallots, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon olive oil salt pepper 10 oz […]
Deconstructed Pizza Pasta Salad
Ingredients: 8 oz small pasta (I used radiatore) 8 oz fresh mozzarella, diced 4 oz sliced mushrooms 2 1/2 oz turkey pepperoni, halved 2 1/2 oz baby spinach 3 cups diced tomatoes 1 large cubanelle pepper, diced 1/2 red onion, diced for the dressing: 2 oz olive oil 2 oz […]
Strawberry-Asparagus Salad with Strawberry-Balsamic Vinaigrette
Ingredients: 1 bunch spring lettuce 1 bunch baby spinach 2 strips crisp bacon 3/4 lb fresh asparagus 1 pint strawberries, sliced 1/3 cup bee pollen dusted hazelnuts 2 oz chèvre for the vinaigrette 2 oz avocado oil 2 oz pomegranate infused balsamic vinegar* 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 strawberry, mashed** […]
Chicken-Spinach Meatball Pasta Bake
Ingredients: 1 lb shells, cooked to package instructions 10-12 oz ricotta 4 oz sliced fresh mozzarella sauce: 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 28 oz canned ground tomatoes 1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano or Italian herb mix 2 tablespoons olive oil meatballs: 1 lb ground chicken 1/2 cup […]
Swedish-ish Meatballs
Ingredients: 2 lb ground pork 2 slices white sandwich bread 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup breadcrumbs 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 eggs 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg salt white pepper for the sauce: 3 cups pork or chicken stock 1 cup milk 1/3 cup flour 1/2 cup defrosted frozen […]
Saag Paneer
Ingredients:1 cup paneer, cubed16 oz frozen, defrosted spinach (or 8 oz each spinach and mustard greens)1 medium onion, thinly sliced4 cloves garlic1 green chile, diced2 inch knob ginger, sliced into matchsticks1/3 cup water3 tablespoons plain yogurt2 teaspoons garam masala1 teaspoon black mustard seeds1/2 teaspoon tumeric1/2 teaspoon amchur powder1/2 teaspoon asofoetida1/2 […]
Chipotle Spinach Artichoke Dip
Ingredients: 4 oz cream cheese, at room temperature 4 oz defrosted frozen artichoke hearts, chopped 3/4 cup frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and drained* 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 shallots, sliced 2 chipotle chiles in adobo with 1 teaspoon of the adobe sauce 1 tablespoon key lime juice […]