Posted in Basil, Bay Leaf, Bread Crumbs, Butter/Margarine, Carrots, Celery, Flank Steak, Garlic, Main Dish, Olive Oil, Onions, Parsley, Pecorino-Romano Cheese, Pepper, Provolone, Salt, Tomatoes, White Wine on September 30, 2007 | No Comments »
Recipe from Food Network
Makes 4 servings
1/2 cup dried Italian-style bread crumbs
1 garlic clove, minced
2/3 cup grated Pecorino Romano
1/3 cup grated provolone
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
4 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (1 1/2-pound) flank steak
1 cup dry white wine
3 1/4 cups Simple Tomato Sauce, recipe follows, or store-bought marinara sauce
Stir the [...]
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Posted in Broccoli, Crushed Red Pepper, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Main Dish, Parmesan, Pepper, Red Wine, Spaghetti, Sugar on September 30, 2007 | No Comments »
Recipe from Food Network
Makes 4 as a main course or 8 as a first course
1 3/4 pounds broccoli rabe, thick stems discarded
1 pound spaghetti
1 bottle red wine (750 ml - preferably Zinfandel)
1 teaspoon sugar
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped (2 tablespoons)
1 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 [...]
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Recipe from Family Time
Makes 18 pastries
1/2 pkg frozen puff pastry, (1 sheet)
6 tbsp creamy peanut butter
1 bar (4 oz) sweet baking chocolate, broken into 18 squares
2/3 cup miniature marshmallows
Thaw pastry sheet at room temperature for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°F.
Unfold pasty on lightly floured surface. Roll into 18×9″ rectangle. Cut into 18 (3″ 
squares. [...]
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Recipe from Family Time
Serves 40
1 1/2 lb boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1″ pieces
1 jar (12 oz) refrigerated honey mustard salad dressing
2 cups herb seasoned stuffing, crushed
2 tbsp orange juice
Dip chicken into 3/4 cup dressing. Coat with stuffing.
Place chicken on baking sheet. Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes or until chicken is done.
Mix remaining dressing [...]
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Posted in Cherry Tomatoes, French Fries, Grape Tomatoes, Main Dish, Mustard, Olive Oil, Paprika, Pepper, Salmon, Salt, Zucchini on September 29, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Recipe from Woman’s Day
Serves 4
2 medium zucchini (about 12 oz), cut into 3/4 inch thick rounds
2 tsp olive oil
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
4 pieces salmon fillets (6 oz each)
4 tbsp creamy mustard spread (such as Dijonnaise)
12 oz (4 cups) frozen shoestring french fries
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp paprika
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes
Heat oven [...]
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Posted in Basil, Cottage Cheese, Heavy Cream, Lasagna, Main Dish, Mozzarella, Pepper, Spaghetti Sauce, Spinach, Vodka on September 29, 2007 | No Comments »
Recipe from Family Circle
Makes 8 servings
12 oz no-boil lasagna noodles
16 oz cottage cheese
1 pkg (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 large jar (25 oz) marinara sauce
1/2 cup vodka
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Soak noodles in a large bowl of hot water for 15 minutes. Mix together cottage [...]
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Posted in Garlic, Honey, Loins, Main Dish, Olive Oil, Onions, Pepper, Red Sweet Pepper, Rosemary, Salt, White Wine Vinegar, Yellow Bell Pepper on September 29, 2007 | No Comments »
Recipe from Family Circle
Makes 4 servings
1 pork tenderloin (1 lb)
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp plus 2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
1 medium-size onion, cut into 1/2″ pieces
1 large sweet red pepper, halved and seeded
1 large yellow pepper, halved and seeded
2 tsp plus 2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp [...]
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Posted in Chicken, Cornstarch, Garlic, Green/Yellow Beans, Main Dish, Red Sweet Pepper, Rice, Rice Wine Vinegar, Sesame Oil, Soy Sauce, Stir-Fry, Stocks/Broths on September 29, 2007 | No Comments »
Recipe from Family Circle
Makes 4 servings
1 lb chicken cutlets
4 tsp dark sesame oil
3 tbsp minced fresh ginger
1/3 cup soy sauce
3 tbsp rice vinegar
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tbsp cornstarch
8 oz green beans, trimmed
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 lb yellow squash, halved lengthwise, cut into 1/2″ slices
1 large sweet red pepper, cut into thin strips
2 cups hot [...]
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Recipe from Ladies’ Home Journal
Makes 9 cups
1 tbsp olive oil, plus additional for pans
4 lbs red bell peppers, cored, halved lengthwise and seeded
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 1/2 cups hot chicken or vegetable broth
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Black Bat Toasts (recipe follows)
Preheat broiler and arrange rack 5-6 inches from [...]
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Serves 4
1 lb well-trimmed boneless beef sirloin steak, 1 inch thick
1/2 cup Catalina dressing, divided
1/2 tsp pepper
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cups small broccoli florets
1 1/2 cups very thinly sliced carrots (4 large carrots)
1 1/2 cup brown rice, uncooked
Place steak in resealable plastic bag. Pour 1/4 cup of the dressing over steak; refrigerate at least 30 [...]
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