Whole Roasted Chicken With Vegetables Grandma mad this dish often. It’s a one pan meal that is simple to make but serves up as a hearty, colorful and flavorful dish that fills the house with a delicious aroma. Ingredients 1 whole chicken oven stuffer roaster (about 5lbs) – cleaned well ¼ stick butter sliced 1 large, sweet onion- sliced 1 bag baby potatoes – scrubbed well 1 small bag or bunch peeled baby carrots 2 cans of peas (you can use frozen too) Salt Black pepper Extra Virgin Olive for drizzling 2 tbs chopped fresh Italian parsley Directions 1. Preheat […]
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Warm Escarole Salad This is a great salad for any season. The warm olive oil elevates the salad. Serve as a main dish with some added protein or as a side salad. Ingredients 1 head of escarole- cleaned, dried, and chopped 1- 9.5oz jar Kalamata olives pitted 3 garlic cloves finely chopped ¼ cup breadcrumbs ½ tablespoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon red pepper 1 cup extra virgin olive oil 6 ozs reggiano parmigiano wedged or sliced Directions 1. Place the chopped escarole in a large bowl. 2. Cover the bottom of a small saucepan with the olive […]
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Vegetable Minestrone Soup This dish is a hardy meal full of vegetables, pasta, and delicious flavors. It’s another wintertime favorite in our house. The pasta can be varied as well as the vegetables. This makes a large pot of soup which is great for larger gatherings or leftovers. Ingredients 1 large onion – chopped 1 head celery – chopped 1 bunch carrots- chopped 3 cloves garlic chopped 3 large potatoes cubed 2 zucchini sliced round 2 yellow squash sliced round 1 6oz bag baby spinach 1 8oz can hunts tomato sauce 1 – 14oz can diced tomatoes 1 10oz bag […]
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Vegetable Beef Soup This dish is a hardy meal full of vegetables, meat and delicious flavors. It’s a winter time favorite in our house. Ingredients 2 lbs cubed beef 1 large onion – chopped 1 head celery – chopped 1 bunch carrots- chopped 3 cloves garlic chopped 3 large potatoes cubed 1 8oz can hunts tomato sauce 1 – 14oz can diced tomatoes 1 10oz bag frozen peas 1 10oz bag frozen corn 1 10oz bag frozen cut green beans 1lb elbow pasta Extra virgin olive oil to cover bottom of the pan 2 beef bouillon cubes 1 tsp salt […]
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Stuffed Red Peppers This is a tasty versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, side or as a meal. In our home, we usually add a side salad and enjoy the peppers as a meal. Ingredients 4 red bell peppers cleaned, hallowed, and halved ½ lb ground beef 1 cup cooked white rice 1 ball of fresh mozzarella cheese grated 1 egg mixed 3 cloves of garlic chopped 2 shallots chopped ½ cup grated cheese ¼ cup chopped parsley 8oz can tomato sauce Salt and pepper Basil leaves for garnish Directions 1. Cover the bottom of a skillet […]
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Stracciatella Soup This soup is so quick and easy to whip up. It takes minutes and is always my go to dish for hectic evenings. The cheese adds just the right amount of salty, richness flavor to the spinach and the eggs. Perfect on a winter night or as a starter to a sandwich. Ingredients 1- 5 oz package of baby spinach 12 eggs – scrambled 1 cup grated cheese 2- 32 oz containers of chicken broth 2 chicken bouillon cubes Extra virgin olive oil 4 cloves chopped garlic 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp red pepper […]
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Steak Pizzaiola This is a wonderful anytime dish. The beef marinates well with the tomato sauce. This is great for either a weeknight or special candlelight weekend dinner. Ingredients 2 lbs flank steak, skirt steak, or rib eye steak (if you want to splurge) 2-28oz cans San Marzano crushed tomatoes 1 -12oz can tomato paste 4 cloves garlic chopped 1 sweet onion chopped extra virgin olive oil salt black pepper red pepper flakes 12 fresh basil leaves – cleaned and chopped 1/2 cup white wine 4 tbs sugar Additional basil for garnish Grated cheese for topping Directions 1. In a […]
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Steak Pizzaiola This is a wonderful anytime dish. The beef marinates well with the tomato sauce. This is great for either a weeknight or special candlelight weekend dinner. Ingredients 2 lbs flank steak, skirt steak, or rib eye steak (if you want to splurge) 2-28oz cans San Marzano crushed tomatoes 1 -12oz can tomato paste 4 cloves garlic chopped 1 sweet onion chopped extra virgin olive oil salt black pepper red pepper flakes 12 fresh basil leaves – cleaned and chopped 1/2 cup white wine 4 tbs sugar Additional basil for garnish Grated cheese for topping Directions 1. In a […]
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Spaghetti with Garlic and Olive Oil This is an oldie but goodie. So simple, yet so flavorful. This is a great weeknight dinner for busy families. You may need to double the recipe because they will ask for seconds. (Serves 4) Ingredients 1 lb spaghetti 4 cloves garlic chopped 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp salt ½ tsp black pepper ½ tsp red pepper flakes 2 tbsp fresh Italian parsley – chopped ½ cup reggiano parmigiano Directions 1. Add the pasta to boiling salted water. Cook till desired texture. Drain hold aside. 2. In a skillet, add the […]
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Shrimp Parmigiana over Angel Hair Pasta This is such a wonderful dish anytime of the year. The tomato sauce and melted cheese give so much flavor to the shrimp and add some angel hair pasta for the perfect blend of flavors. This dish is great for entertaining large crowds or as special dish for a quiet dinner. Ingredients For The Tomato Sauce 3-28oz cans San Marzano crushed tomatoes 1 -12oz can tomato paste 4 cloves garlic chopped ½ onion finely chopped extra virgin olive oil salt black pepper red pepper flakes 12 fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup white wine 6 […]
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