Italian Sausage Soup with Tortellini serve with crusty bread
Serves 8
Ingredients
1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
5 cups beef broth
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup red wine
4 large tomatoes - peeled, seeded and chopped
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
1/2 tablespoon packed fresh basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups sliced zucchini
8 ounces fresh tortellini pasta
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Directions
1. In a 5 quart Dutch oven, brown sausage. Remove sausage and drain, reserving 1 tablespoon of the drippings.
2. Saute onions and garlic in drippings. Stir in beef broth, water, wine, tomatoes, carrots, basil, oregano, tomato sauce, and sausage. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
3. Skim fat from the soup. Stir in zucchini and parsley. Simmer covered for 30 minutes. Add tortellini during the last 10 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese on top of each serving.
Source: allrecipes.com
Chicken Cordon Bleu serve with mixed roasted vegetables
Serves 6
Ingredients
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
6 slices Swiss cheese
6 slices ham
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
6 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup heavy whipping cream
Directions
1. Pound chicken breasts if they are too thick. Place a cheese and ham slice on each breast within 1/2 inch of the edges. Fold the edges of the chicken over the filling, and secure with toothpicks. Mix the flour and paprika in a small bowl, and coat the chicken pieces.
2. Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the chicken until browned on all sides. Add the wine and bouillon. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.
3. Remove the toothpicks, and transfer the breasts to a warm platter. Blend the cornstarch with the cream in a small bowl, and whisk slowly into the skillet. Cook, stirring until thickened, and pour over the chicken. Serve warm.
Source: allrecipes.com
Herb Roasted Pork serve with mashed potatoes and glazed brussels sprouts
Serves 8
Ingredients
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 (5 pound) boneless pork loin
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2. In a bowl, combine sage, salt, pepper, and garlic. Rub thoroughly all over pork. Place pork in an uncovered roasting pan on the middle oven rack.
3. Bake in the preheated oven approximately 3 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), depending upon your desired doneness.
4. Meanwhile, place sugar, cornstarch, vinegar, water, and soy sauce in a small saucepan. Heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture begins to bubble and thicken slightly. Brush roast with glaze 3 or 4 times during the last 1/2 hour of cooking. Pour remaining glaze over roast, and serve.
Source: allrecipes.com
Slow Cooker Cuban Braised Beef and Peppers serve with rice and sliced avocado
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
2 red bell peppers, sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 onion, cut into 8 wedges
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
kosher salt and black pepper
1 1/2 pounds flank steak, cut crosswise into thirds
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 avocado, sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Directions
1.In a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, combine the tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, oregano, cumin, 1½ teaspoons salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Nestle the steak among the vegetables. Cook, covered, until the meat is tender and pulls apart easily, on high for 4 to 5 hours or on low for 7 to 8 hours.
2.Twenty-five minutes before serving, cook the rice according to the package directions.
3.Using two forks, shred the beef and mix it into the cooking liquid. Serve with the rice and top with the avocado and cilantro.
Source: realsimple.com
Ravioli with Brussels Sprouts and Bacon serve with crusty bread and a salad
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 pound cheese ravioli (fresh or frozen)
6 slices bacon
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup pecan halves, coarsely chopped
1/2 pound Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced
kosher salt and black pepper
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
grated Parmesan, for serving
Directions
1.Cook the ravioli according to the package directions.
2.Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, 6 to 8 minutes.
3.Transfer the bacon to a paper towel–lined plate. Break into pieces when cool.
4.Wipe out the skillet. Heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add the pecans and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted, 2 to 4 minutes.
5.Add the Brussels sprouts, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
6.Stir in the vinegar. Add the bacon and toss to combine. Serve over the ravioli. Drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of oil and top with the Parmesan, if desired.
Source: realsimple.com
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Week 50 Shopping List
___1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
___1 cup chopped onion
___2 cloves garlic, minced
___5 cups beef broth
___1/2 cup water
___1/2 cup red wine
___4 large tomatoes - peeled, seeded and chopped
___1 cup thinly sliced carrots
___1/2 tablespoon packed fresh basil leaves
___1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
___1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
___1 1/2 cups sliced zucchini
___8 ounces fresh tortellini pasta
___3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
___6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
___6 slices Swiss cheese
___6 slices ham
___3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
___1 teaspoon paprika
___6 tablespoons butter
___1/2 cup dry white wine
___1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
___1 tablespoon cornstarch
___1 cup heavy whipping cream
___1 teaspoon rubbed sage
___1/2 teaspoon salt
___1/4 teaspoon pepper
___1 clove garlic, crushed
___1 (5 pound) boneless pork loin
___1/2 cup sugar
___1 tablespoon cornstarch
___1/4 cup vinegar
___1/4 cup water
___2 tablespoons soy sauce
___1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
___2 red bell peppers, sliced 1/2 inch thick
___1 onion, cut into 8 wedges
___2 teaspoons dried oregano
___1 teaspoon ground cumin
___1 1/2 pounds flank steak, cut crosswise into thirds
___1 cup long-grain white rice
___1 avocado, sliced
___1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
___1 pound cheese ravioli (fresh or frozen)
___6 slices bacon
___3 tablespoons olive oil
___1/2 cup pecan halves, coarsely chopped
___1/2 pound Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced
___1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
___grated Parmesan, for serving
___1 cup chopped onion
___2 cloves garlic, minced
___5 cups beef broth
___1/2 cup water
___1/2 cup red wine
___4 large tomatoes - peeled, seeded and chopped
___1 cup thinly sliced carrots
___1/2 tablespoon packed fresh basil leaves
___1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
___1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
___1 1/2 cups sliced zucchini
___8 ounces fresh tortellini pasta
___3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
___6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
___6 slices Swiss cheese
___6 slices ham
___3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
___1 teaspoon paprika
___6 tablespoons butter
___1/2 cup dry white wine
___1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
___1 tablespoon cornstarch
___1 cup heavy whipping cream
___1 teaspoon rubbed sage
___1/2 teaspoon salt
___1/4 teaspoon pepper
___1 clove garlic, crushed
___1 (5 pound) boneless pork loin
___1/2 cup sugar
___1 tablespoon cornstarch
___1/4 cup vinegar
___1/4 cup water
___2 tablespoons soy sauce
___1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
___2 red bell peppers, sliced 1/2 inch thick
___1 onion, cut into 8 wedges
___2 teaspoons dried oregano
___1 teaspoon ground cumin
___1 1/2 pounds flank steak, cut crosswise into thirds
___1 cup long-grain white rice
___1 avocado, sliced
___1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
___1 pound cheese ravioli (fresh or frozen)
___6 slices bacon
___3 tablespoons olive oil
___1/2 cup pecan halves, coarsely chopped
___1/2 pound Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced
___1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
___grated Parmesan, for serving
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Week 49 Recipes
Sweet and Sour Chicken serve over cooked brown rice
Serves 4
Ingredients
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 teaspoons cornstarch
4 teaspoons peanut oil
12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 mixed bell peppers, cut into 1-inch strips
6 scallions, whites cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces, greens cut into 1-inch pieces and thinly sliced vertically into thin strips
8 ounces snow peas, trimmed
Chopped peanuts for sprinkling, optional
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, chili-garlic sauce, vinegar, soy sauce, orange juice and cornstarch; set aside.
Meanwhile, coat the chicken with 2 teaspoons oil and heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken to taste with salt and pepper and cook, turning occasionally with a wooden spoon, 2 minutes. Transfer the partially-cooked chicken to a plate. Reserve the pan.
Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil in the pan; add the peppers, scallion whites, and snow peas. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in the reserved chicken; whisk the sauce again and add it to the pan. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thickened and the chicken is tender, 1 to 2 minutes.
Source: foodnetwork.com
Slow Cooker Ham with Turnips
Serves 4-6
Ingredients
2 Granny Smith apples, diced (with skin)
3 cloves garlic, smashed
4 sprigs thyme
8 large sprigs parsley
1 tablespoon pickling spice
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 4-to-5-pound smoked picnic ham (pork shoulder)
1 pound medium turnips, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 cups dry white wine
1 pound frozen chopped winter greens (such as turnip greens, kale or spinach), thawed
Directions
Put the apples, garlic, thyme, parsley, pickling spice and brown sugar in a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker. Add the ham and surround it with the turnips. Pour in the wine and 2 cups water. Cover and cook on low, 7 hours.
Remove the ham from the slow cooker. Add the greens to the cooker and stir to combine with the liquid. Return the ham to the cooker, cover and cook on high 30 minutes.
Slice the ham and serve with the turnips, apples and greens.
Source: foodnetwork.com
Tomato Soup With Roast Beef, Cheddar, and Horseradish Panini
Serves 4
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for the grill pan
2 large onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
kosher salt and black pepper
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
8 slices sandwich bread
8 ounces thinly sliced roast beef
8 ounces sharp white Cheddar, sliced
2 cups baby arugula (1 1/2 ounces)
Directions
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring often, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the tomatoes (with their juices), broth, thyme, and ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Working in batches, in a blender, puree the mixture until smooth.
Directions
1.Heat oven to 450° F. On 2 rimmed baking sheets, toss the squash and mushrooms with the sage, oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Roast, tossing once and rotating pans halfway through, until the vegetables are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
2.Meanwhile, cook the tortellini according to the package directions. Reserve ½ cup of the cooking water; drain the tortellini and return to the pot. Add the vegetables, fontina, ¼ cup of the cooking water, and ½ teaspoon salt and toss gently to coat (add more cooking water if the pasta seems dry). Sprinkle with additional fontina.
Source: realsimple.com
Ingredients
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
2 cooked, boneless chicken breast halves, shredded
1 (4.5 ounce) package quick cooking long grain and wild rice with seasoning packet
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter
2 cups heavy cream
Directions
1. In a large pot over medium heat, combine broth, water and chicken. Bring just to boiling, then stir in rice, reserving seasoning packet. Cover and remove from heat.
2. In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper and flour. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in contents of seasoning packet until mixture is bubbly. Reduce heat to low, then stir in flour mixture by tablespoons, to form a roux. Whisk in cream, a little at a time, until fully incorporated and smooth. Cook until thickened, 5 minutes.
3. Stir cream mixture into broth and rice. Cook over medium heat until heated through, 10 to 15 minutes.
Serves 4
Ingredients
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 teaspoons cornstarch
4 teaspoons peanut oil
12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 mixed bell peppers, cut into 1-inch strips
6 scallions, whites cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces, greens cut into 1-inch pieces and thinly sliced vertically into thin strips
8 ounces snow peas, trimmed
Chopped peanuts for sprinkling, optional
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, chili-garlic sauce, vinegar, soy sauce, orange juice and cornstarch; set aside.
Meanwhile, coat the chicken with 2 teaspoons oil and heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken to taste with salt and pepper and cook, turning occasionally with a wooden spoon, 2 minutes. Transfer the partially-cooked chicken to a plate. Reserve the pan.
Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil in the pan; add the peppers, scallion whites, and snow peas. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in the reserved chicken; whisk the sauce again and add it to the pan. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thickened and the chicken is tender, 1 to 2 minutes.
Source: foodnetwork.com
Slow Cooker Ham with Turnips
Serves 4-6
Ingredients
2 Granny Smith apples, diced (with skin)
3 cloves garlic, smashed
4 sprigs thyme
8 large sprigs parsley
1 tablespoon pickling spice
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 4-to-5-pound smoked picnic ham (pork shoulder)
1 pound medium turnips, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 cups dry white wine
1 pound frozen chopped winter greens (such as turnip greens, kale or spinach), thawed
Directions
Put the apples, garlic, thyme, parsley, pickling spice and brown sugar in a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker. Add the ham and surround it with the turnips. Pour in the wine and 2 cups water. Cover and cook on low, 7 hours.
Remove the ham from the slow cooker. Add the greens to the cooker and stir to combine with the liquid. Return the ham to the cooker, cover and cook on high 30 minutes.
Slice the ham and serve with the turnips, apples and greens.
Source: foodnetwork.com
Tomato Soup With Roast Beef, Cheddar, and Horseradish Panini
Serves 4
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for the grill pan
2 large onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
kosher salt and black pepper
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
8 slices sandwich bread
8 ounces thinly sliced roast beef
8 ounces sharp white Cheddar, sliced
2 cups baby arugula (1 1/2 ounces)
Directions
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring often, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the tomatoes (with their juices), broth, thyme, and ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Working in batches, in a blender, puree the mixture until smooth.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the sour cream and horseradish. Form sandwiches with the bread, roast beef, Cheddar, arugula, and half the horseradish mixture. Heat a lightly oiled grill pan over medium heat and cook the sandwiches until the cheese is melted, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Top the soup with the remaining horseradish mixture and serve with the sandwiches.
Source: realsimple.com
Source: realsimple.com
Tortellini with Butternut Squash, Mushrooms and Fontina
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 small butternut squash (2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 pound button or cremini mushrooms, stems trimmed and halved if large
1/4 cup fresh sage leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
kosher salt and black pepper
1 pound fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
2 ounces fontina or Gruyère, grated (1/2 cup), plus more for serving
1 small butternut squash (2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 pound button or cremini mushrooms, stems trimmed and halved if large
1/4 cup fresh sage leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
kosher salt and black pepper
1 pound fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
2 ounces fontina or Gruyère, grated (1/2 cup), plus more for serving
Directions
1.Heat oven to 450° F. On 2 rimmed baking sheets, toss the squash and mushrooms with the sage, oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Roast, tossing once and rotating pans halfway through, until the vegetables are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
2.Meanwhile, cook the tortellini according to the package directions. Reserve ½ cup of the cooking water; drain the tortellini and return to the pot. Add the vegetables, fontina, ¼ cup of the cooking water, and ½ teaspoon salt and toss gently to coat (add more cooking water if the pasta seems dry). Sprinkle with additional fontina.
Source: realsimple.com
Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup serve with crusty bread
Serves 6-8
Ingredients
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
2 cooked, boneless chicken breast halves, shredded
1 (4.5 ounce) package quick cooking long grain and wild rice with seasoning packet
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter
2 cups heavy cream
Directions
1. In a large pot over medium heat, combine broth, water and chicken. Bring just to boiling, then stir in rice, reserving seasoning packet. Cover and remove from heat.
2. In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper and flour. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in contents of seasoning packet until mixture is bubbly. Reduce heat to low, then stir in flour mixture by tablespoons, to form a roux. Whisk in cream, a little at a time, until fully incorporated and smooth. Cook until thickened, 5 minutes.
3. Stir cream mixture into broth and rice. Cook over medium heat until heated through, 10 to 15 minutes.
Source: allrecipes.com
Week 49 Shopping List
___2 tablespoons honey
___1 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce
___2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
___1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
___1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
___1/4 cup fresh orange juice
___2 teaspoons cornstarch
___4 teaspoons peanut oil
___12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
___2 mixed bell peppers
___6 scallions
___8 ounces snow peas
___Chopped peanuts, optional
___2 Granny Smith apples
___7 cloves garlic
___4 sprigs thyme
___8 large sprigs parsley
___1 tablespoon pickling spice
___1/4 cup packed brown sugar
___1 4-to-5-pound smoked picnic ham (pork shoulder)
___1 pound medium turnips, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
___2 cups dry white wine
___1 pound frozen chopped spinach
___2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for the grill pan
___2 large onions, chopped
___1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
___7 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
___1 teaspoon dried thyme
___1/2 cup sour cream
___2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
___8 slices sandwich bread
___8 ounces thinly sliced roast beef
___8 ounces sharp white Cheddar, sliced
___2 cups baby arugula (1 1/2 ounces)
___1 small butternut squash (2 pounds)
___1/2 pound button or cremini mushrooms
___1/4 cup fresh sage leaves
___2 tablespoons olive oil
___1 pound fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
___2 ounces fontina or Gruyère, grated (1/2 cup), plus more for serving
___2 cooked, boneless chicken breast halves
___1 (4.5 ounce) package quick cooking long grain and wild rice with seasoning packet
___3/4 cup all-purpose flour
___1/2 cup butter
___2 cups heavy cream
___1 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce
___2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
___1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
___1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
___1/4 cup fresh orange juice
___2 teaspoons cornstarch
___4 teaspoons peanut oil
___12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
___2 mixed bell peppers
___6 scallions
___8 ounces snow peas
___Chopped peanuts, optional
___2 Granny Smith apples
___7 cloves garlic
___4 sprigs thyme
___8 large sprigs parsley
___1 tablespoon pickling spice
___1/4 cup packed brown sugar
___1 4-to-5-pound smoked picnic ham (pork shoulder)
___1 pound medium turnips, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
___2 cups dry white wine
___1 pound frozen chopped spinach
___2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for the grill pan
___2 large onions, chopped
___1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
___7 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
___1 teaspoon dried thyme
___1/2 cup sour cream
___2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
___8 slices sandwich bread
___8 ounces thinly sliced roast beef
___8 ounces sharp white Cheddar, sliced
___2 cups baby arugula (1 1/2 ounces)
___1 small butternut squash (2 pounds)
___1/2 pound button or cremini mushrooms
___1/4 cup fresh sage leaves
___2 tablespoons olive oil
___1 pound fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
___2 ounces fontina or Gruyère, grated (1/2 cup), plus more for serving
___2 cooked, boneless chicken breast halves
___1 (4.5 ounce) package quick cooking long grain and wild rice with seasoning packet
___3/4 cup all-purpose flour
___1/2 cup butter
___2 cups heavy cream
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Week 48 Recipes
Happy New Year everyone! Anyone have resolutions to eat better this year? Here are a few recipes to get you started.
Braised Balsamic Chicken serve with steamed green beans and a kamut salad
Serves 6
Ingredients
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Directions
1. Season chicken breasts with ground black pepper and garlic salt. Heat olive oil in a medium skillet, and brown the onion and seasoned chicken breasts.
2. Pour tomatoes and balsamic vinegar over chicken, and season with basil, oregano, rosemary and thyme. Simmer until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes.
Source: allrecipes.com
Ginger Glazed Mahi Mahi serve with broccoli and rice
Serves 4
Ingredients
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
1 clove garlic, crushed or to taste
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 (6 ounce) mahi mahi fillets
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Directions
1. In a shallow glass dish, stir together the honey, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, ginger, garlic and olive oil. Season fish fillets with salt and pepper, and place them into the dish. If the fillets have skin on them, place them skin side down. Cover, and refrigerate for 20 minutes to marinate.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove fish from the dish, and reserve marinade. Fry fish for 4 to 6 minutes on each side, turning only once, until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove fillets to a serving platter and keep warm.
3. Pour reserved marinade into the skillet, and heat over medium heat until the mixture reduces to a glaze consistently. Spoon glaze over fish, and serve immediately.
Source: allrecipes.com
Burgundy Pork Tenderloin serve with roasted brussels sprouts and couscous
Serves 6-8
Ingredients
2 pounds pork tenderloin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 onion, thinly sliced
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 cups red wine
1 (.75 ounce) packet dry brown gravy mix
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Place pork in a 9x13 inch baking dish, and sprinkle meat with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Top with onion and celery, and pour wine over all.
3. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
4. When done baking, remove meat from baking dish, and place on a serving platter. Pour gravy mix into baking dish with wine and cooking juices, and stir until thickened. Slice meat, and cover with the gravy.
Source: allrecipes.com
Chicken and Bean Burrito Verde serve with lemon cilantro rice
Serves 4
Ingredients
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 15-ounce can of low-sodium white beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon, plus a pinch, of salt
2 cups lightly packed shredded romaine lettuce (about 3 large leaves)
1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
Freshly ground black pepper
4 whole wheat flour tortillas (about 9 inches in diameter)
2 cups shredded cooked chicken, skinless (a breast and thigh of a rotisserie chicken)
1 jalapeno finely diced
1/2 ripe avocado, thinly sliced
1/2 cup tomatillo salsa
1/2 cup low-fat Greek-style yogurt
Directions
Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a medium skillet. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cumin and cook for 30 seconds more. Add the beans, broth and 1/2 teaspoon of salt and cook until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Transfer the bean mixture to the small bowl of a food processor and process until smooth.
Put the lettuce, cilantro, the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil, lime juice, a pinch of salt and a few turns of pepper in a medium bowl and toss to coat.
Wrap the tortillas in paper towel and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds.
To build the burrito, spread 1/3 cup of the bean puree in the center of a warm tortilla. Sprinkle with about 2 teaspoons of jalapeno. Top with 1/2 cup of shredded chicken, then 1/2 cup of the lettuce mixture and 2 slices of avocado. Wrap into a burrito. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
Serve with the salsa and yogurt alongside.
Source: foodnetwork.com
Curried Chicken and Rice Soup serve with baked croutons
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 bone-in chicken breast (about 1 1/2 pounds), halved
2 medium carrots, sliced diagonally into 2-inch pieces
1 bay leaf
Kosher salt
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large onion, very thinly sliced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons Madras curry powder
1/3 cup jasmine rice
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 lemon, cut into wedges
Directions
Combine the chicken, carrots, bay leaf and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Add 3 cups broth and bring to a boil; immediately reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the chicken is just firm, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the butter in another saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the onion, sugar and 1 teaspoon salt; cook until the onion is soft, 5 minutes. Add the curry powder and cook for 1 minute. Add the rice and the remaining 3 cups broth. Increase the heat to medium, cover and simmer until the rice falls apart, 15 to 20 minutes.
Remove the chicken from its broth; discard the skin and shred the meat into pieces. Return the shredded chicken to the same broth.
Puree the rice mixture with an immersion blender until smooth (or use a regular blender, then return to the pan). Pour in the shredded chicken and broth, stirring gently to combine; bring to a simmer. Toss in the chopped herbs and serve the soup with lemon wedges.
Source: foodnetwork.com
Braised Balsamic Chicken serve with steamed green beans and a kamut salad
Serves 6
Ingredients
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Directions
1. Season chicken breasts with ground black pepper and garlic salt. Heat olive oil in a medium skillet, and brown the onion and seasoned chicken breasts.
2. Pour tomatoes and balsamic vinegar over chicken, and season with basil, oregano, rosemary and thyme. Simmer until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes.
Source: allrecipes.com
Ginger Glazed Mahi Mahi serve with broccoli and rice
Serves 4
Ingredients
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
1 clove garlic, crushed or to taste
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 (6 ounce) mahi mahi fillets
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Directions
1. In a shallow glass dish, stir together the honey, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, ginger, garlic and olive oil. Season fish fillets with salt and pepper, and place them into the dish. If the fillets have skin on them, place them skin side down. Cover, and refrigerate for 20 minutes to marinate.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove fish from the dish, and reserve marinade. Fry fish for 4 to 6 minutes on each side, turning only once, until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove fillets to a serving platter and keep warm.
3. Pour reserved marinade into the skillet, and heat over medium heat until the mixture reduces to a glaze consistently. Spoon glaze over fish, and serve immediately.
Source: allrecipes.com
Burgundy Pork Tenderloin serve with roasted brussels sprouts and couscous
Serves 6-8
Ingredients
2 pounds pork tenderloin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 onion, thinly sliced
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 cups red wine
1 (.75 ounce) packet dry brown gravy mix
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Place pork in a 9x13 inch baking dish, and sprinkle meat with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Top with onion and celery, and pour wine over all.
3. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
4. When done baking, remove meat from baking dish, and place on a serving platter. Pour gravy mix into baking dish with wine and cooking juices, and stir until thickened. Slice meat, and cover with the gravy.
Source: allrecipes.com
Chicken and Bean Burrito Verde serve with lemon cilantro rice
Serves 4
Ingredients
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 15-ounce can of low-sodium white beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon, plus a pinch, of salt
2 cups lightly packed shredded romaine lettuce (about 3 large leaves)
1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
Freshly ground black pepper
4 whole wheat flour tortillas (about 9 inches in diameter)
2 cups shredded cooked chicken, skinless (a breast and thigh of a rotisserie chicken)
1 jalapeno finely diced
1/2 ripe avocado, thinly sliced
1/2 cup tomatillo salsa
1/2 cup low-fat Greek-style yogurt
Directions
Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a medium skillet. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cumin and cook for 30 seconds more. Add the beans, broth and 1/2 teaspoon of salt and cook until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Transfer the bean mixture to the small bowl of a food processor and process until smooth.
Put the lettuce, cilantro, the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil, lime juice, a pinch of salt and a few turns of pepper in a medium bowl and toss to coat.
Wrap the tortillas in paper towel and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds.
To build the burrito, spread 1/3 cup of the bean puree in the center of a warm tortilla. Sprinkle with about 2 teaspoons of jalapeno. Top with 1/2 cup of shredded chicken, then 1/2 cup of the lettuce mixture and 2 slices of avocado. Wrap into a burrito. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
Serve with the salsa and yogurt alongside.
Source: foodnetwork.com
Curried Chicken and Rice Soup serve with baked croutons
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 bone-in chicken breast (about 1 1/2 pounds), halved
2 medium carrots, sliced diagonally into 2-inch pieces
1 bay leaf
Kosher salt
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large onion, very thinly sliced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons Madras curry powder
1/3 cup jasmine rice
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 lemon, cut into wedges
Directions
Combine the chicken, carrots, bay leaf and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Add 3 cups broth and bring to a boil; immediately reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the chicken is just firm, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the butter in another saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the onion, sugar and 1 teaspoon salt; cook until the onion is soft, 5 minutes. Add the curry powder and cook for 1 minute. Add the rice and the remaining 3 cups broth. Increase the heat to medium, cover and simmer until the rice falls apart, 15 to 20 minutes.
Remove the chicken from its broth; discard the skin and shred the meat into pieces. Return the shredded chicken to the same broth.
Puree the rice mixture with an immersion blender until smooth (or use a regular blender, then return to the pan). Pour in the shredded chicken and broth, stirring gently to combine; bring to a simmer. Toss in the chopped herbs and serve the soup with lemon wedges.
Source: foodnetwork.com
Week 48 Shopping List
___6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
___1 teaspoon garlic salt
___2 tablespoons + 6 tsps olive oil
___4 onions
___1/2 cup + 3 tbls balsamic vinegar
___1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
___1 teaspoon dried basil
___1 teaspoon dried oregano
___1 teaspoon dried rosemary
___1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
___ 3 tablespoons honey
___3 tablespoons soy sauce
___1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
___3 cloves garlic
___4 (6 ounce) mahi mahi fillets
___1 tablespoon vegetable oil
___2 pounds pork tenderloin
___1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
___1 stalk celery
___2 cups red wine
___1(.75 ounce) packet dry brown gravy mix
___1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
___1 15-ounce can of low-sodium white beans
___6 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
___2 cups lightly packed shredded romaine lettuce (about 3 large leaves)
___1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves
___2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
___4 whole wheat flour tortillas (about 9 inches in diameter)
___2 cups shredded cooked chicken, skinless (a breast and thigh of a rotisserie chicken)
___1 jalapeno finely
___1/2 ripe avocado
___1/2 cup tomatillo salsa
___1/2 cup low-fat Greek-style yogurt
___1 bone-in chicken breast (about 1 1/2 pounds), halved
___2 medium carrots
___1 bay leaf
___2 tablespoons unsalted butter
___1 teaspoon sugar
___1 1/2 teaspoons Madras curry powder
___1/3 cup jasmine rice
___3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
___3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
___1 lemon, cut into wedges
___1 teaspoon garlic salt
___2 tablespoons + 6 tsps olive oil
___4 onions
___1/2 cup + 3 tbls balsamic vinegar
___1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
___1 teaspoon dried basil
___1 teaspoon dried oregano
___1 teaspoon dried rosemary
___1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
___ 3 tablespoons honey
___3 tablespoons soy sauce
___1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
___3 cloves garlic
___4 (6 ounce) mahi mahi fillets
___1 tablespoon vegetable oil
___2 pounds pork tenderloin
___1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
___1 stalk celery
___2 cups red wine
___1(.75 ounce) packet dry brown gravy mix
___1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
___1 15-ounce can of low-sodium white beans
___6 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
___2 cups lightly packed shredded romaine lettuce (about 3 large leaves)
___1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves
___2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
___4 whole wheat flour tortillas (about 9 inches in diameter)
___2 cups shredded cooked chicken, skinless (a breast and thigh of a rotisserie chicken)
___1 jalapeno finely
___1/2 ripe avocado
___1/2 cup tomatillo salsa
___1/2 cup low-fat Greek-style yogurt
___1 bone-in chicken breast (about 1 1/2 pounds), halved
___2 medium carrots
___1 bay leaf
___2 tablespoons unsalted butter
___1 teaspoon sugar
___1 1/2 teaspoons Madras curry powder
___1/3 cup jasmine rice
___3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
___3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
___1 lemon, cut into wedges
Monday, December 26, 2011
Week 47 Recipes
It's vegetarian week! These are some meatless recipes for 'meat lovers'! They are not 'rabbit food' and will really fill you up!
Vegetarian Potstickers serve with rice
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 red onion sliced
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms
1 cup white cabbage, shredded
1 cup carrots, shredded
1 cup chopped garlic chives or chives
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 package round dumpling skins, also called gyoza (preferably twin dragon brand)
Salt to taste
Canola oil
Directions
In a wok or large saute pan, add a little oil and saute onions and ginger. Add the mushrooms and stir. Add the cabbage, carrots and chives. Season. When mixture is soft, place in colander to drain. Add the sesame oil and cilantro when mixture is cooled. Check for seasoning. Using the gyoza skins, make half moon dumplings keeping the bottom flat. In a hot non-stick pan, coat with oil and place dumplings. When bottom gets brown, add 1/4 cup of water and immediately cover. This will steam the dumplings. Carefully watch the dumplings and completely evaporate the water so that the bottom gets crispy again and sticks to the pot. Serve with dipping sauce.
SPICY SOY DIPPING SAUCE:
1/3 cup thin soy sauce
1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
1/3 cup sliced scallions
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon sambal
Mix all together.
Source: foodnetwork.com
Vegetarian Pot Pie serve with a side salad
Serves 6
Ingredients
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 small heads fennel, finely chopped (about 3 cups)
1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled and finely chopped (about 2/3 cup)
12 ounces white button mushrooms, sliced (about 5 cups)
1 small russet potato, peeled and diced small (about 2 1/2 cups)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup low-sodium mushroom broth
1 cup whole milk
1 cup frozen baby green peas
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh chives
1/4 cup parsley
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 large egg yolk
7 ounces store-bought puff pastry or pie dough, defrosted if frozen
Directions
Heat the oven to 400 degrees F and arrange a rack in the middle.
Melt butter over medium heat in a 3- to 4-quart Dutch oven or heavy bottomed saucepan. When it foams, add fennel, onions, and carrots, and cook until just soft and onions are translucent, about 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and potato, season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper, and stir to coat. Cook, stirring rarely, until mushrooms have let off water and are shrunken, about 6 minutes.
Sprinkle flour over vegetables, stir to coat, and cook until raw flavor is gone, about 1 to 2 minutes. Carefully add broth and milk, stirring constantly until mixture is smooth. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat, add peas, herbs, and vinegar, and stir to coat. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Turn filling into an 8 by 8-inch baking dish.
Whisk egg together with 2 teaspoons water and a pinch of salt until evenly mixed. Set aside.
With kitchen shears, cut dough to fit over the baking dish. Place dough over filling and tuck into the edges of the dish. Brush dough with egg wash and cut slits in the top to vent. Place on a baking sheet and bake until crust is golden brown and mixture is bubbling, about 25 to 30 minutes. Let sit at least 5 minutes before serving.
Source: footnetwork.com
Vegetarian Tortilla Stew serve with crusty bread
Serves 6
Ingredients
1 (19 ounce) can green enchilada sauce
1 1/2 cups water
1 cube vegetable bouillon
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup vegetarian chicken substitute, diced (optional)
4 (6 inch) corn tortillas, torn into strips
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1. In a pot, mix the enchilada sauce and water. Dissolve the bouillon cube in the liquid, and season with garlic powder, chile powder, and cumin. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low. Mix in the beans, tomatoes, and corn. Simmer until heated through. Mix in vegetarian chicken and tortillas, and cook until heated through. Stir in cilantro, and season with salt and pepper to serve.
Source: allrecipes.com
Vegetarian Lasagna serve with garlic bread and a side salad
Serves 8
Ingredients
1 plastic produce bag stuffed tightly full of spinach (preferably not baby spinach)
1 lb. ricotta
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 head cauliflower florets and some stem, cut small
2 large (28 oz.) cans plain tomato sauce
zest from 1 lemon
1.5 pounds no-boil lasagna noodles (or regular lasagna noodles, par-boiled)
salt, pepper to taste
1 lb. grated mozzarella
4 oz. grated parmesan cheese
Directions
1.Clean the spinach well and wilt it, cool, squeeze out all water, stir it into the ricotta along with the nutmeg. Salt and pepper to taste, then beat in the eggs.
2.Saute the onion & garlic in a good amount of olive oil, add the cauliflower and saute 5 minutes, add the tomato sauce and lemon zest, simmer 5 minutes, salt to taste
3. Oil an 11″ x 13″ pan (at least 2″ deep). Build up layers of noodles, sauce, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella. Be sure to get the noodles quite wet since they are the no-boil type and need plenty of moisture. You’ll have about 4 layers total. I do sauce on every layer, but ricotta on some and mozzarella on others. Do what you feel.
4.Finish with a heavy layer of mozzarella and the parm, mixed together.
5.Bake at 375 F., covering with tin foil part of the time if needed to avoid overbrowning. It is done when internal temp is say 170 F. (check a few spots) or when you can easily pierce the noodles with a fork, and the sauce is bubbling around the sides.
6. If the cheese isn’t crispy and brown enough, finish judiciously with the broiler.
7.Allow to rest at least 15 minutes before serving so it has time to set up a bit.
Source: herbivoracious.com
Vegetarian Korma serve with Naan
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, diced
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 potatoes, cubed
4 carrots, cubed
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced
3 tablespoons ground unsalted cashews
1 (4 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder
1 cup frozen green peas
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1 bunch fresh cilantro for garnish
Directions
1. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and cook until tender. Mix in ginger and garlic, and continue cooking 1 minute. Mix potatoes, carrots, jalapeno, cashews, and tomato sauce. Season with salt and curry powder. Cook and stir 10 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
2. Stir peas, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and cream into the skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 10 minutes. Garnish with cilantro to serve.
Source: allrecipes.com
Vegetarian Potstickers serve with rice
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 red onion sliced
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms
1 cup white cabbage, shredded
1 cup carrots, shredded
1 cup chopped garlic chives or chives
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 package round dumpling skins, also called gyoza (preferably twin dragon brand)
Salt to taste
Canola oil
Directions
In a wok or large saute pan, add a little oil and saute onions and ginger. Add the mushrooms and stir. Add the cabbage, carrots and chives. Season. When mixture is soft, place in colander to drain. Add the sesame oil and cilantro when mixture is cooled. Check for seasoning. Using the gyoza skins, make half moon dumplings keeping the bottom flat. In a hot non-stick pan, coat with oil and place dumplings. When bottom gets brown, add 1/4 cup of water and immediately cover. This will steam the dumplings. Carefully watch the dumplings and completely evaporate the water so that the bottom gets crispy again and sticks to the pot. Serve with dipping sauce.
SPICY SOY DIPPING SAUCE:
1/3 cup thin soy sauce
1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
1/3 cup sliced scallions
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon sambal
Mix all together.
Source: foodnetwork.com
Vegetarian Pot Pie serve with a side salad
Serves 6
Ingredients
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 small heads fennel, finely chopped (about 3 cups)
1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled and finely chopped (about 2/3 cup)
12 ounces white button mushrooms, sliced (about 5 cups)
1 small russet potato, peeled and diced small (about 2 1/2 cups)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup low-sodium mushroom broth
1 cup whole milk
1 cup frozen baby green peas
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh chives
1/4 cup parsley
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 large egg yolk
7 ounces store-bought puff pastry or pie dough, defrosted if frozen
Directions
Heat the oven to 400 degrees F and arrange a rack in the middle.
Melt butter over medium heat in a 3- to 4-quart Dutch oven or heavy bottomed saucepan. When it foams, add fennel, onions, and carrots, and cook until just soft and onions are translucent, about 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and potato, season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper, and stir to coat. Cook, stirring rarely, until mushrooms have let off water and are shrunken, about 6 minutes.
Sprinkle flour over vegetables, stir to coat, and cook until raw flavor is gone, about 1 to 2 minutes. Carefully add broth and milk, stirring constantly until mixture is smooth. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat, add peas, herbs, and vinegar, and stir to coat. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Turn filling into an 8 by 8-inch baking dish.
Whisk egg together with 2 teaspoons water and a pinch of salt until evenly mixed. Set aside.
With kitchen shears, cut dough to fit over the baking dish. Place dough over filling and tuck into the edges of the dish. Brush dough with egg wash and cut slits in the top to vent. Place on a baking sheet and bake until crust is golden brown and mixture is bubbling, about 25 to 30 minutes. Let sit at least 5 minutes before serving.
Source: footnetwork.com
Vegetarian Tortilla Stew serve with crusty bread
Serves 6
Ingredients
1 (19 ounce) can green enchilada sauce
1 1/2 cups water
1 cube vegetable bouillon
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup vegetarian chicken substitute, diced (optional)
4 (6 inch) corn tortillas, torn into strips
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1. In a pot, mix the enchilada sauce and water. Dissolve the bouillon cube in the liquid, and season with garlic powder, chile powder, and cumin. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low. Mix in the beans, tomatoes, and corn. Simmer until heated through. Mix in vegetarian chicken and tortillas, and cook until heated through. Stir in cilantro, and season with salt and pepper to serve.
Source: allrecipes.com
Vegetarian Lasagna serve with garlic bread and a side salad
Serves 8
Ingredients
1 plastic produce bag stuffed tightly full of spinach (preferably not baby spinach)
1 lb. ricotta
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 head cauliflower florets and some stem, cut small
2 large (28 oz.) cans plain tomato sauce
zest from 1 lemon
1.5 pounds no-boil lasagna noodles (or regular lasagna noodles, par-boiled)
salt, pepper to taste
1 lb. grated mozzarella
4 oz. grated parmesan cheese
Directions
1.Clean the spinach well and wilt it, cool, squeeze out all water, stir it into the ricotta along with the nutmeg. Salt and pepper to taste, then beat in the eggs.
2.Saute the onion & garlic in a good amount of olive oil, add the cauliflower and saute 5 minutes, add the tomato sauce and lemon zest, simmer 5 minutes, salt to taste
3. Oil an 11″ x 13″ pan (at least 2″ deep). Build up layers of noodles, sauce, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella. Be sure to get the noodles quite wet since they are the no-boil type and need plenty of moisture. You’ll have about 4 layers total. I do sauce on every layer, but ricotta on some and mozzarella on others. Do what you feel.
4.Finish with a heavy layer of mozzarella and the parm, mixed together.
5.Bake at 375 F., covering with tin foil part of the time if needed to avoid overbrowning. It is done when internal temp is say 170 F. (check a few spots) or when you can easily pierce the noodles with a fork, and the sauce is bubbling around the sides.
6. If the cheese isn’t crispy and brown enough, finish judiciously with the broiler.
7.Allow to rest at least 15 minutes before serving so it has time to set up a bit.
Source: herbivoracious.com
Vegetarian Korma serve with Naan
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, diced
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 potatoes, cubed
4 carrots, cubed
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced
3 tablespoons ground unsalted cashews
1 (4 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder
1 cup frozen green peas
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1 bunch fresh cilantro for garnish
Directions
1. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and cook until tender. Mix in ginger and garlic, and continue cooking 1 minute. Mix potatoes, carrots, jalapeno, cashews, and tomato sauce. Season with salt and curry powder. Cook and stir 10 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
2. Stir peas, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and cream into the skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 10 minutes. Garnish with cilantro to serve.
Source: allrecipes.com
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