This must’ve come from a TV show profiling a particular chef. I don’t see how I could do the steps in order while the linguine is cooking, being sure to be done with everything else before draining the linguine. I would have to set it up with all measuring and prep work such as peeling… Continue reading Linguine with Shrimp and Pesto
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Wisconsin Five-Cheese Bake
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/103088/wisconsin-five-cheese-bake/ We made this the other night for my choir’s meeting and potluck. It smelled really good while it was baking, and my spouse remarked how, especially with the 3 Italian cheeses, parsley, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt, this was very much an Italian mac & cheese. At the potluck, there was a wide variety… Continue reading Wisconsin Five-Cheese Bake
Italian Vegetable Soup
½ small green cabbage, rinsed and sliced6 leaves Swiss chard, rinsed and sliced¼ cup cooked ham, minced2 garlic cloves, minced¼ cup parsley, chopped½ cup onion, chopped4 tablespoons olive oil2 ribs celery, chopped2 large carrots, chopped2 large potatoes, peeled and chopped2 small zucchini, diced1 can (28 ounces) Italian peeled tomatoes, chopped, reserving juice1 tablespoon honey6 cups… Continue reading Italian Vegetable Soup
Crispy Baked Halibut (or in a pinch, chicken)
1 ¼ pounds fresh or frozen halibut steaks, cut 1" thick,OR4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds, total)2 teaspoons cooking oil¾ cup breadcrumbs2 tablespoons grated Parmesan½ teaspoon dried tarragon, crushed½ teaspoon paprikaa dash of ground black pepper lemon wedges Heat oven to 450°. Thaw fish, if frozen. Cut fish into 4 portions; pat dry… Continue reading Crispy Baked Halibut (or in a pinch, chicken)
Spicy Oven-Fried Chicken
¾ cup buttermilk1 tablespoon hot sauce1 tablespoon Dijon mustard2 cloves garlic, minced½ teaspoon ground black pepper2 teaspoons salt4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 ½ lbs.)1 cup plain dried breadcrumbs¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons flour2 teaspoons dried thyme½ teaspoon paprika½ teaspoon cayenne pepper3 tablespoons olive oil Roasted potatoescooked green beans In a large bowl, mix… Continue reading Spicy Oven-Fried Chicken
Tonnato Sauce for Spaghetti
This is a high-protein pasta sauce if I ever heard one. Essentially, it is tuna-mayonnaise. 1 can Italian tuna in oil or water8 anchovy fillets (drained on paper towel)¼ cup lemon juice2 tablespoons brandy¾ cup olive oila few capers fresh parsley, choppedParmesan cheese Place tuna, anchovies, lemon juice and brandy in blender; blend slightly, then, blending… Continue reading Tonnato Sauce for Spaghetti
Spinach and Orzo Pie
This recipe is my own, coming from the time when we had small children and needed tasty dishes that could be cooked without a fuss. It has some similarity to recipe of my mom’s called Spaghetti Pie. 2 beaten eggs3 cups cooked orzo pasta (8 ounces, dry)1 jar (15 ½ ounces) chunky pasta sauce1/3 cup… Continue reading Spinach and Orzo Pie
Spaghetti Pie (Mom)
Expert recipe. Expert writing down recipe quickly from friend or TV… Cook spaghetti (cooked al dente) mix with ricotta cheese, Parmesan, and egg, pepper, herbs, parsley – whatever (basil, oregano). In bottom of pie pan, spread out spaghetti mixture on top of a small amount of tomato sauce, make an indentation and line with mozzarella, fill… Continue reading Spaghetti Pie (Mom)
Spaghetti with Ricotta Cheese, Roman Style
1 pound spaghetti½ pound ricotta cheese¼ pound sweet butter½ cup grated Parmesan cheesesalt and black pepper to taste Cook spaghetti in boiling salted water. In the meantime, place ricotta cheese and butter in skillet and simmer, stirring constantly, for 7 to 8 min. Drain spaghetti, combine with ricotta cheese mixture, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese… Continue reading Spaghetti with Ricotta Cheese, Roman Style
Quick Lasagna
1 pound ricotta3 cups (12 ounces) shredded mozzarella, divided½ cup grated Parmesan cheese1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce with meat9 lasagna noodles, uncooked Mix ricotta, half mozzarella and ¼ cup Parmesan together. Layer ¼ of the sauce, three noodles and one third of ricotta mixture in 13 x 9" baking dish. Repeat the layers twice,… Continue reading Quick Lasagna
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