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Ingredients
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 medium red onion, chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, finely grated
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon oregano (or 1 TBS fresh, chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon basil (or 1 TBS fresh, chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
  • 1⁄4 cup sun-dried tomato, drained and chopped
  • 1⁄2 cup marsala wine
  • 1⁄2 cup water
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 330.2
  • Calories from Fat: 97 g
  • Total Fat: 10.8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Sodium: 1435.9 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 31.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6 g
  • Sugars: 16.8 g
  • Protein: 4.5 g

Bev’s Own Tomato Sauce

After doing a search for tomato sauce and not finding exactly what I was looking for, I came up with this…

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  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 1⁄2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups whole milk, heated
  • 1 garlic clove, mashed
  • 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
  • 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms (1 cup)
  • 1 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 pinch sugar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
  • 12 long ruffle-edged dried lasagna noodles (not no-boil)
  • 5 ounces finely grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese (1 3/4 cups)
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 377.9
  • Calories from Fat: 146 g
  • Total Fat: 16.3 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 33.5 mg
  • Sodium: 922.9 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 43.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.3 g
  • Sugars: 10.8 g
  • Protein: 15.8 g

Wild Mushroom Lasagna

I found this wonderful recipe in an issue of Gourmet Magazine. I am a mushroom lover and find this recipe fascinating.…

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Ingredients
  • 1 (2 lb) butternut squash
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil
  • kosher salt
  • fresh ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 lb hot Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups arborio rice
  • 1⁄2 cup dry white wine
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese (I like freshly grated)
  • toasted pumpkin seeds or pine nuts, to garnish
  • fresh parsley, to garnish
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 818.1
  • Calories from Fat: 378 g
  • Total Fat: 42 g
  • Saturated Fat: 14.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 65.7 mg
  • Sodium: 1122.2 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 79.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.3 g
  • Sugars: 5.4 g
  • Protein: 28.7 g

Winter Risotto

Risotto is so versatile it really can be served for any occasion. Warm, comforting and even reasonably priced for large quantities…

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Ingredients
  • 16 ounces ziti pasta, uncooked
  • 3 1⁄2 cups spaghetti sauce
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
  • cooking spray
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 464.4
  • Calories from Fat: 156 g
  • Total Fat: 17.4 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 78.4 mg
  • Sodium: 479.9 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 53.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.4 g
  • Sugars: 7 g
  • Protein: 22.7 g

Best Baked Ziti

Looking for a way to use up that leftover Tomato Sauce you made the other day? What better way than to…

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  • 1 large tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cup cucumber, seeded, diced
  • 3⁄4 cup Fontina cheese, cubed
  • 1⁄2 cup kalamata olive, pitted, halved
  • 1⁄4 cup torn fresh basil
  • 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley leaves
  • 1⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • salt and pepper
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 5 slices day old crusty bread (1" thick)
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded, quartered
  • 1⁄2 red onion, cut into 1/2 inch thick rounds (see note)
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, halved
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 221.7
  • Calories from Fat: 94 g
  • Total Fat: 10.4 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 11.8 mg
  • Sodium: 401.1 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 25.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.4 g
  • Sugars: 2.7 g
  • Protein: 6.8 g

Grilled Panzanella Salad

This is an Italian salad which uses toasted (or grilled) day old bread, like a bruschetta, tossed in with the veggies…

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Ingredients
  • 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus (about 1 pound)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped (about 3/4 cup)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 3⁄4 cup shredded parmesan cheese, divided
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup pecan halves, toasted and divided
  • freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • fresh ground pepper
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 534.7
  • Calories from Fat: 231 g
  • Total Fat: 25.7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 21.2 mg
  • Sodium: 628.6 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 66.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 11.1 g
  • Sugars: 2.3 g
  • Protein: 13.9 g

Asparagus Pasta with Toasted Pecans

I recently had a back log of Southern Living Magazines waiting for me to go through. When I came across this…

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Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 asparagus spears
  • 4 slices mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 3 cups madeira wine
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ground black pepper
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 1011.6
  • Calories from Fat: 413 g
  • Total Fat: 45.9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 15.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 212 mg
  • Sodium: 1609.7 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 15.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.9 g
  • Sugars: 5.6 g
  • Protein: 69.6 g

Chicken Madeira

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  • 1⁄2 cup skim milk (or soy milk)
  • 1⁄3 cup strong coffee or 1/3 cup espresso, chilled or at room temperature
  • 1 banana, frozen and sliced
  • 2 -3 ice cubes
  • cocoa, for sprinkling
  • cinnamon, for sprinkling
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 156.2
  • Calories from Fat: 6 g
  • Total Fat: 0.7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 2.5 mg
  • Sodium: 76.6 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 33.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.1 g
  • Sugars: 14.4 g
  • Protein: 6.2 g

Iced Banana Latte

A nice cold drink for a hot day. If you prefer it sweeter, just add a bit of sugar or honey…

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  • 4 large ripe tomatoes, cut in half horizontally, seeded (about 8 oz each)
  • 1/4 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • fresh ground black pepper, to taste
  • coarse salt, to taste
  • 8 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 139.4
  • Calories from Fat: 87 g
  • Total Fat: 9.7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Sodium: 58.7 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 12.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.5 g
  • Sugars: 5.2 g
  • Protein: 2.5 g

Baked Tomatoes Sicilian Style

This recipe is an exercise in simplicity. Don't be dissuaded by the long cooking time, as these juicy Italian beauties only…

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  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice (juice of about 6 medium lemons)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated fresh lemons, rind of (about the peel from 1 medium lemon)
  • 2 teaspoons lemon extract
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 214.1
  • Calories from Fat: 0 g
  • Total Fat: 0 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Sodium: 43 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 55.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.3 g
  • Sugars: 51.5 g
  • Protein: 0.2 g

Italian Lemon Ice Granita

Lemon granita is easily the most popular of all Italian ices, and with good reason. On a hot summer's day, no…

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  • 3 stalks celery, cut up
  • 1 medium onion, peeled and cut into thick slices
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 4 lbs roasting chickens
  • 1⁄2 cup water
  • 10 dried tomatoes, halves
  • 12 ounces penne or 12 ounces mostaccioli pasta
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3⁄4 - 1 lb wild mushroom, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1⁄2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • salad greens
  • water or dry red wine
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 754.8
  • Calories from Fat: 356 g
  • Total Fat: 39.6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 142.6 mg
  • Sodium: 361.6 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 59.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 10.2 g
  • Sugars: 9.2 g
  • Protein: 41.8 g

Penne with Chicken and Wild Mushrooms

It is easiest to roast the chicken for this recipe the day before. From Better Homes and Gardens.

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  • 12 ounces peeled deveined shrimp, fresh or frozen
  • 6 ounces packaged dried fettuccine or 6 ounces spinach fettuccine
  • 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1⁄4 cup dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon instant chicken bouillon granules
  • 1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
  • 1 1⁄2 teaspoons snipped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
  • 1⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1⁄4 cup snipped parsley
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 342.5
  • Calories from Fat: 75 g
  • Total Fat: 8.4 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 149 mg
  • Sodium: 1459.7 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 41.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.6 g
  • Sugars: 5 g
  • Protein: 22.9 g

Fettuccine with Herbed Shrimp

This recipe could easily be used with chicken as well. Start to finish in 25 minutes.

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Ingredients
  • 20 ounces broccoli stems, thawed
  • 1⁄4 cup onion, grated
  • 10 1⁄2 ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1⁄3 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1⁄4 cup herb seasoned bread crumbs
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 202.5
  • Calories from Fat: 118 g
  • Total Fat: 13.2 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 21.8 mg
  • Sodium: 544.9 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 15.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.8 g
  • Sugars: 3 g
  • Protein: 7.6 g

Broccoli Pierre

Having company? This would make a wonderful addition to your table.

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Ingredients
  • 2 medium eggplants
  • salt
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes, coarsely chopped
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 dash pepper
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1⁄2 cup dried breadcrumbs
  • 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 433.2
  • Calories from Fat: 282 g
  • Total Fat: 31.4 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Cholesterol: 9.3 mg
  • Sodium: 459.6 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 33.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 7.8 g
  • Sugars: 9.3 g
  • Protein: 8.1 g

Italian Eggplant (Aubergine)

I am always looking for new ways to serve vegetables. They can get to be pretty boring if you aren't willing…

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Ingredients
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, split
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1⁄2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 (26 ounce) jar marinara sauce
  • 1⁄2 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
  • 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • cooked angel hair pasta
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 455
  • Calories from Fat: 184 g
  • Total Fat: 20.5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 167.7 mg
  • Sodium: 1594.4 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 34.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.6 g
  • Sugars: 19.5 g
  • Protein: 32.1 g

Chicken Parmesan

This classic Italian dish starts out with two breast halves split in half -four pieces. Once flattened, they easily make four…

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