PASTA alla NORMA Serves four INGREDIENTS 3 eggplants (2 lb) ½ cup olive oil salt and black pepper 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1-2 mild dried chiles (seeded if you don’t want the heat) 2 (14.5 oz) cans whole peeled plum tomatoes with their juice 5 large oregano sprigs 1 tsp sugar 10 oz spaghetti […]
Category Archives: VERY CULINARY
14
Jan
Jan
Turkey Meatloaf Recipe Ingredients: 2 eggs 2/3 cup milk 32 Ritz crackers, crushed 1/2 cup chopped onion 4 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey 1/2 cup ketchup 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon mustard 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce PREPARATION: Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease […]
13
Jan
Jan
A PANTRY VEGETABLE SOUP IS SOOOO GOOOOD (and easy)! Recipe: —first we cooked some dried black-eyed peas from scratch, using a ham hock for flavor (using an insta-pot) then we… —opened up cans of our favorite vegetables and a large 28 oz. can of crushed tomatoes —dump them into the same big pot, adding some […]
12
Jan
Jan
EASY MACARONI CASSEROLES Servings: 8 Ingredients: 1 lb 93% lean ground turkey 1 tbsp olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 1 medium red pepper, chopped 1/4 cup finely diced celery 1/4 cup finely diced carrots 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1 (14.5 oz can) petite diced tomatoes, drained 2 cups marinara sauce (I used my own […]
12
Jan
Jan
GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE Did you know that more than 40 million Americans will be making green bean casserole this year? Try this popular recipe from French’s. Ingredients 1 can (10 1/2 oz.) Campbell’s® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup 3/4 cup milk 1/8 tsp. black pepper 4 cups cooked cut green beans or 2 cans (14.5oz […]
12
Jan
Jan
MEXICAN CASSEROLE A very easy and tasty dish. You can substitute ground turkey and low-fat dairy products! Complete the meal with chips, salsa and a green salad. Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef (or ground turkey) 2 cups salsa 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, drained 3 cups tortilla chips, crushed 2 cups sour cream […]
12
Jan
Jan
SPINACH CASSEROLE INGREDIENTS 2 (10 oz) boxes of frozen chopped spinach, defrosted 1large egg 1teaspoon salt 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper 1 small onion, chopped fine 11⁄2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 -2cup crouton DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place spinach in strainer and squeeze all extra liquid from it. In […]
11
Jan
Jan
INGREDIENTS 2 c. eggplant (cooked and drained) 1 med. onion (chopped) 1 #2 can tomatoes (drained) 1 1/2 c. grated American cheese 4 eggs 1 c. cornbread crumbs DIRECTIONS Sauté onions in 2 tablespoons oil or butter, add eggplant and tomatoes. Mash with a potato masher. Stir until the mixture looks like scrambled eggs. Stir […]
10
Jan
Jan
Piña Colada Recipe 2 SERVINGS 1 cup cream of coconut (canned, usually found in Hispanic foods) 3/4 cup pineapple juice (I used canned juice) 1/4 cup of rum 2 cups ice 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice (optional) pineapple chunks (optional) maraschino cherries (optional) 1 In a blender, combine rum, pineapple juice, cream of coconut, and lime juice (if using) with ice and blend until […]
06
Oct
Oct
A MUSHROOM & ONION SAUTÉ served on Multigrain Seed Toast is a savory change for breakfast. – Recipe: White mushrooms sliced and sautéed in olive oil and after they have transitioned to a soft texture with a brown shiny appearance, add a splash of good white wine and continue cooking until the liquid is mostly […]