Ingredients 12 ounces ridged or plain penne coarse salt and ground pepper 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 pint ( 8 ounces) bocconcini (small fresh mozzarella balls), halved, or 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cubed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar Directions Cook pasta... Read more »
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Easy Chicken Dijon Recipe
Delicious Chicken Dijon Recipe Compliments of Southern Living Hands-on Time: 25 min.; Total Time: 45 min. Makes 6 servings Ingredients 6 skinned and boned chicken breasts (about 2 lb.) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 3 tablespoons butter 1 medium-size red bell pepper, cut into thin strips 1 medium-size sweet onion, diced 1 (14 1/2-oz.)... Read more »
BLT Mac n’ Cheese Recipe
BLT Creamy Mac n’ Cheese Compliments of Rachel Ray Serves 6 Ingredients Salt 1 pound ziti rigati pasta Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), for drizzling 6 slices bacon, chopped 2 leeks, trimmed, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise 2 large cloves garlic, chopped 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 3 tablespoons tomato paste Two bricks cream cheese... Read more »
Flat Bread Tacos Recipe
Flat Bread Tacos with Ranch Sour Cream Compliments of Taste of Home! Ingredients 1 c. sour cream (8 ounces) 2 t. ranch salad dressing mix (i.e. Hidden Valley packets) 1 t. lemon juice 1 ½ lbs. ground beef 1 can (15 oz.) pinto beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (14 ½ oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained... Read more »
Slow Cooked Lamb and Beans Recipe
Slow Cooked Lamb and Beans This is a fabulous recipe that is worthy of company and so easy to prepare ahead! Serves 6 Ingredients 4 lamb shanks (2 ½ – 3 lbs. total) Flour 2 T. olive oil 1 8 oz. package of mirepoix (a finely chopped combination of carrots, onions and celery – you... Read more »
Sauteed Chicken With Olives and Roasted Lemons
What’s for Dinner – Sauteed Chicken with Olives and Roasted Lemons Serves 4 This recipe sounds sophisticated, but my children really enjoy it and in fact, I usually make a double batch! Ingredients 2 lemons, sliced ¼ inch thick ¼ c. extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling Salt and freshly ground pepper 4... Read more »
Easy Layered Turkey Enchiladas
What’s for Dinner – Layered Turkey Enchiladas Serves 4 Ingredients 1 turkey breast tenderloin, about 1 to 1 ½ lbs (my market calls this Turkey London Broil), cut into bite sized strips 1 16 oz. package frozen sweet peppers and onions stir fry vegetables 1 10 oz. can enchilada sauce ½ c. whole berry cranberry... Read more »
Delicious Beef Tips in Pink Sauce
What’s for Dinner – Beef Tips in Pink Sauce Serves 6 Ingredients 2 T. butter ½ c. chopped onion ¼ c. Marsala wine 6 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 t. garlic powder 1 t. Italian seasoning 3 lbs. lean beef stew meat 1 (16 ounce) jar Alfredo style pasta sauce 1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti... Read more »
What’s for Dinner?
Tip of the Week – An Answer to the question “What’s for Dinner?” Whenever I’m with friends, the topic is inevitably raised – what are you making for dinner? We’re all willing to cook and anxious to make meals that will appeal to our families, but just what to make is the stumbling block! A... Read more »
Delicious Pork Tenderloin Recipe
Two Dinner Pork Tenderloin Recipes! First Night: Peppered Pork Tenderloin with Tomato Mint Salsa Ingredients: 2 pork tenderloins (about 12 oz. each) – add a third tenderloin if you’d like to make Pork Dinner #2 1 T. balsamic vinegar 6 T. olive oil 2 t. salt 3/4 t. black pepper 4 large tomatoes, cored and... Read more »
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