Ingredients
- 4 large tomatoes
- 8 ounces bulk sausage
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2⁄3 cup onion, diced
- 2⁄3 cup celery, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, minced (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 cup bread, torn into small pieces
- 1⁄2 - 2⁄3 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or use fresh cut into small pieces)
- salt and pepper, to taste
- fresh parmesan cheese, grated
Nutrients
- Calories: 349.1
- Calories from Fat: 211 g
- Total Fat: 23.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 10.4 g
- Cholesterol: 78.8 mg
- Sodium: 688.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 17 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.4 g
- Sugars: 7.1 g
- Protein: 18.3 g
Stuffed Tomatoes
This is a fabulous recipe to help use some of those beautifully ripe tomatoes in your garden. If you use extra…
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole garlic clove (from 2 bulbs)
- 1⁄4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup packed flat leaf parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1⁄4 cup water
- 8 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 lbs jumbo shrimp, in shells peeled and deveined, leaving tails in tact (10 to 12 per pound)
- salt
- pepper
- cooked rice
Nutrients
- Calories: 588.5
- Calories from Fat: 330 g
- Total Fat: 36.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 365.4 mg
- Sodium: 356.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 15.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.2 g
- Sugars: 0.6 g
- Protein: 49 g
Shrimp in Roasted Garlic Sauce
A beautiful addition to your Autumn table. This roasted shrimp covered in a brightly hued sauce flavored with just the right…
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 2 (4 ounce) salmon fillets
- 1 lemon
- lemon wedge
- parsley
Nutrients
- Calories: 246.9
- Calories from Fat: 140 g
- Total Fat: 15.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.9 g
- Cholesterol: 88.9 mg
- Sodium: 78.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 6.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.6 g
- Sugars: 0 g
- Protein: 23.3 g
Lemon Garlic Salmon
Quick, simple yet elegant. Use real butter to acquire the best flavor. Serve with lemon wedges and a sprig of parsley.…
Ingredients
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1⁄2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 1⁄4 teaspoons salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
Nutrients
- Calories: 111.5
- Calories from Fat: 64 g
- Total Fat: 7.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 555.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 11.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.8 g
- Sugars: 5.3 g
- Protein: 3.1 g
Garlic Green Beans
This is a recipe from Southern Living, May 2001.
Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons canola oil, divided
- 2 lbs bottom round steaks, trimmed of fat and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3⁄4 lb cremini mushrooms or 3/4 lb white button mushrooms
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups brown ale or 2 cups dark beer
- 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon caraway seed
- 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
- 1 bay leaf
Nutrients
- Calories: 312.6
- Calories from Fat: 172 g
- Total Fat: 19.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.7 g
- Cholesterol: 72.6 mg
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 9.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
- Sugars: 3.3 g
- Protein: 24.8 g
Flemish Beef Stew
This recipe calls for a brown ale or a strong dark beer. It is recommended that you do not use a…
Ingredients
- 1 lb cheese tortellini (frozen)
- 2 plum tomatoes (may sub. reg. tomatoes, chopped)
- 1 green bell pepper (julienne)
- 1 red bell pepper (julienne)
- 1 bunch scallion (diced)
- 8 pieces asparagus (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic (chopped)
- 1 green zucchini (sliced)
- 2 cups white wine
- 1 tablespoon salt (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 1⁄2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 sprigs fresh parsley (to garnish, dried parsley)
- 6 cups water, for boiling
Nutrients
- Calories: 623.1
- Calories from Fat: 172 g
- Total Fat: 19.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Cholesterol: 53.2 mg
- Sodium: 2276.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 72.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 8.2 g
- Sugars: 8.5 g
- Protein: 23.3 g
Tortellini with White Wine Primavera
Who does not like pasta?? We love it, and especially prepared this way, yummy and good for you!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghettini or 8 ounces angel hair pasta
- 4 scallions, coarsely chopped (white and pale green parts only)
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 12 ounces container cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 ounce piece parmesan cheese, coarsely chopped
- 8 -10 fresh basil leaves
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
Nutrients
- Calories: 440.6
- Calories from Fat: 176 g
- Total Fat: 19.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Cholesterol: 28.7 mg
- Sodium: 297.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 48.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.3 g
- Sugars: 4.5 g
- Protein: 17.7 g
Spaghettini with Checca Sauce
I saw this recipe on Everyday Italian and simply had to try it right away! I am so glad I did…
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
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…
Ingredients
- 3 teaspoons canola oil, divided
- 1 lb thin center-cut pork chops, cut into thin julienne strips
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, rinsed and coarsely chopped
- 1 (8 ounce) can sliced bamboo shoots, rinsed and coarsely chopped
- 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, cut into julienne strips
- 4 scallions, greens only, sliced
- 1 head iceberg lettuce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dry sherry or 1 tablespoon rice wine
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Nutrients
- Calories: 443.6
- Calories from Fat: 186 g
- Total Fat: 20.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.1 g
- Cholesterol: 92 mg
- Sodium: 466.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 28 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.3 g
- Sugars: 9.8 g
- Protein: 37.2 g
Lettuce Wraps with Spiced Pork
This is a simple quick stir-fry dish where everyone can make their own. Use chicken if you prefer in place of…
Ingredients
- 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
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…
Ingredients
- 5 large carrots, cut diagonally into 1/2 inch slices (or use baby carrots)
- 4 medium white potatoes, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1 medium vidalia onion, cut into eighths
- 2 cloves garlic, diced
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- salt & pepper
Nutrients
- Calories: 321.2
- Calories from Fat: 158 g
- Total Fat: 17.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 45.8 mg
- Sodium: 541.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 39.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.7 g
- Sugars: 6.6 g
- Protein: 4 g
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon toasted ground Szechuan peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 rack of lamb, trimmed of fat, about 2 pounds
- 1⁄3 cup hoisin sauce
- 1⁄3 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 mango, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons chopped red bell peppers
- 2 tablespoons chopped onions
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon plum sauce
- hot cooked rice
- mint leaf, for garnish
Nutrients
- Calories: 244.2
- Calories from Fat: 39 g
- Total Fat: 4.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0.6 mg
- Sodium: 4304.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 47.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.4 g
- Sugars: 36.6 g
- Protein: 7.7 g
Ingredients
- 8 chicken drumsticks or 8 chicken thighs (about 2 pounds total)
- 1⁄4 cup finely chopped green onion
- 1⁄4 cup honey
- 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 dash ground red pepper
Nutrients
- Calories: 302.4
- Calories from Fat: 114 g
- Total Fat: 12.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Cholesterol: 118.3 mg
- Sodium: 123.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 18.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
- Sugars: 17.6 g
- Protein: 28.4 g
Honeyed Chicken
This is a very simply recipe that requires very little effort. I found it in Better Homes and Gardens.
Ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 lbs large shrimp (21 to 25 per lb)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 7 wooden skewers (12-inch)
- baguette
- lemon wedge
Nutrients
- Calories: 408
- Calories from Fat: 245 g
- Total Fat: 27.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 12.5 g
- Cholesterol: 305 mg
- Sodium: 760.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 5.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.8 g
- Sugars: 0.8 g
- Protein: 35.2 g
Grilled New Orleans-Style Shrimp
I love shrimp! You peel as you eat, but very tasty! Prep time includes grilling. From Gourmet.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 chicken thighs, dusted in flour mixture
- 40 cloves garlic, peeled
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
Nutrients
- Calories: 371.9
- Calories from Fat: 196 g
- Total Fat: 21.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.2 g
- Cholesterol: 79 mg
- Sodium: 1384.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 17.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.3 g
- Sugars: 2.1 g
- Protein: 19.8 g
40-Clove Garlic Chicken
This wonderfully garlicy chicken from Cuisine is suggested to be served with Lemon Rice Pilaf.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs red potatoes, left whole if small, halved or quartered if large
- 8 cloves garlic, peeled
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
- salt, preferably the coarse variety
- fresh ground pepper
Nutrients
- Calories: 153.5
- Calories from Fat: 43 g
- Total Fat: 4.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 28.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 25.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.9 g
- Sugars: 2 g
- Protein: 3.1 g
Roasted Rosemary Potatoes with Garlic
This Italian favorite pairs up especially well with the recipes I posted for Mediterranean Roasted Green Beans with Slivered Almonds and/or…
Ingredients
- 2 lbs large shrimp, shelled and deveined (about 48)
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chervil
- 1 pinch dried thyme, crumbled
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced onion
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1⁄2 cups fine dry breadcrumbs
- 1 pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 pinch mace
- 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
Nutrients
- Calories: 409.5
- Calories from Fat: 235 g
- Total Fat: 26.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 15.2 g
- Cholesterol: 233.8 mg
- Sodium: 756.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 16.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.1 g
- Sugars: 1.3 g
- Protein: 26.3 g
Shrimp De Jonghe
This recipe come from a 1947 issue of Gourmet Magazine. Created at de Jonghe's restaurant in Chicago, this dish is a…
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 4 1⁄2 lbs yellow-fleshed potatoes, such as Yukon Gold
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Nutrients
- Calories: 242.9
- Calories from Fat: 47 g
- Total Fat: 5.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 306.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 45 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.6 g
- Sugars: 2 g
- Protein: 5.2 g
Garlic Roasted Potatoes
This is a wonderful recipe from Gourmet Magazine.
Ingredients
- 1 (2 1/4 ounce) box onion soup mix (2 envelopes)
- 3 1⁄2 lbs rump roast, trimmed of fat
- 2 lbs small red potatoes, scrubbed and halved
- 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 7 garlic cloves, minced
- 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic pepper seasoning
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 1⁄2 cups zinfandel or 1 1/2 cups other fruity red wine
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
- 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
Nutrients
- Calories: 775.3
- Calories from Fat: 303 g
- Total Fat: 33.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 12.8 g
- Cholesterol: 162.6 mg
- Sodium: 1560.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 43.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.5 g
- Sugars: 5.6 g
- Protein: 61.7 g
Old Fashioned Sunday Supper
Remember sitting down to Sunday supper of a platter heaped with potatoes, vegetables and meat - all covered with a rich…
Ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
- 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 12 cloves garlic, minced
- 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons lime zest
Nutrients
- Calories: 240.2
- Calories from Fat: 50 g
- Total Fat: 5.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 332.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 41.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1 g
- Sugars: 0.4 g
- Protein: 6.2 g
Toasted Garlic Rice with Herbs and Lime
This is a recipe I have not tried, but looks good enough to serve to company! From Bon Appétit.
Ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup buttermilk
- 1⁄4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1⁄8 teaspoon salt, to taste
- fresh ground pepper
Nutrients
- Calories: 308.1
- Calories from Fat: 213 g
- Total Fat: 23.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.4 g
- Cholesterol: 34.7 mg
- Sodium: 1404.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 15.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.3 g
- Sugars: 9.2 g
- Protein: 9.1 g
Creamy Garlic Dressing
Enriched with low-fat buttermilk and reduced-fat mayonnaise, this thick, garlicky dressing makes a sumptuous topping for potato, pasta or romaine salads.
Ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 1⁄3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1⁄4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1⁄2 - 1 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce
- 1⁄4 cup chopped scallion
Nutrients
- Calories: 346.3
- Calories from Fat: 191 g
- Total Fat: 21.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 3788.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 34 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.6 g
- Sugars: 20.5 g
- Protein: 8 g
Red-Hot Sesame Dressing
Fiery chili puree, nutty sesame seeds, soy sauce and some light brown sugar come together in this Asian-inspired dressing to add…
Ingredients
- 4 large red bell peppers, roasted and cut into chunks
- 1 fresh jalapeños or 1 Serrano pepper, roasted and cut into chunks
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
Nutrients
- Calories: 229.8
- Calories from Fat: 153 g
- Total Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 476.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 17 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.7 g
- Sugars: 11.3 g
- Protein: 2.8 g
Portuguese-Style Red Pepper Paste
This sauce makes a delicious accompaniment to grilled fish or vegetables. From Eating Well.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar or 2 tablespoons wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled
- 1 teaspoon cumin seed, toasted
- 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cups diced red bell peppers (1 1/2 medium)
- 2 teaspoons sliced almonds, toasted
- 3 slices French bread, 1/2 inch thick each, lightly toasted and cubed
- 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
- 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, to taste
Nutrients
- Calories: 542.7
- Calories from Fat: 196 g
- Total Fat: 21.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 1343.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 76.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 10.5 g
- Sugars: 8.6 g
- Protein: 13.9 g
Mojo Rojo
Mojo is a type of sauce; different versions are served all over the Spanish-speaking world. This one comes from the Canary…
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cups assorted sliced fresh mushrooms (such as oyster, shiitake, button, white, and/or crimini)
- 1⁄2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 ounces)
- 1⁄4 cup shredded Fontina cheese (1 ounce)
- 2 tablespoons assorted snipped fresh herbs (such as basil, oregano, thyme, and/or parsley)
- 5 cups French bread or 5 cups Italian bread, cubes
- 2 ounces prosciutto or 2 ounces Canadian bacon, chopped
- 4 eggs, beaten or 1 cup fat-free liquid egg product, thawed frozen or refrigerated
- 1 3⁄4 cups milk
- 1⁄2 cup single cream or 1/2 cup light sour cream
- 1 tablespoon dijon-style mustard
- 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
- fresh thyme sprig
Nutrients
- Calories: 523.8
- Calories from Fat: 183 g
- Total Fat: 20.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Cholesterol: 176.8 mg
- Sodium: 881 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 63.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.9 g
- Sugars: 2.3 g
- Protein: 21.4 g
Mushroom and Cheese Strata
Take time to enjoy the beginning of a new day by assembling this casserole the night before and baking just before…
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons salad oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 whole scallions, chopped
- 1⁄2 green pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 stalks celery, with leaves chopped
- 1 lb canned tomato
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 1⁄2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 1⁄4 teaspoons pepper
- 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 10 ounces frozen okra or 1 lb fresh okra, sliced
- 1 lb shrimp, uncooked
- 2 teaspoons gumbo file
- 1 cup rice, uncooked
Nutrients
- Calories: 446.8
- Calories from Fat: 80 g
- Total Fat: 8.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 220.9 mg
- Sodium: 2517.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 61.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.7 g
- Sugars: 13.3 g
- Protein: 30.7 g
Cajun Gumbo
Best when prepared the day ahead.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs fresh button mushrooms
- 1 (1/2 ounce) package garlic & herb salad dressing mix
- 1 1⁄2 cups vegetable oil
- 1⁄2 cup fresh lemon juice
- salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons Accent seasoning
- 2 tablespoons parsley flakes
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder (optional)
Nutrients
- Calories: 89.7
- Calories from Fat: 82 g
- Total Fat: 9.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 2.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 1.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.4 g
- Sugars: 0.7 g
- Protein: 1.2 g
Marinated Mushrooms
A big hit at every party!
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package dried great northern beans (about 2 1/2 cups)
- 16 cups water (or more)
- 5 cloves garlic, unpeeled, plus
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, cut in half
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium onions, chopped (about 3 cups)
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, in juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
- 1⁄2 teaspoon celery salt
- 3⁄4 cup tubettini pasta or 3/4 cup elbow macaroni (about 6 ounces)
Nutrients
- Calories: 397.3
- Calories from Fat: 111 g
- Total Fat: 12.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 179.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 57 g
- Dietary Fiber: 17.1 g
- Sugars: 6 g
- Protein: 17.8 g
Florentine White Bean Soup with Pasta
Serve this with a drizzle of olive oil and freshly grated parmesan cheese, if desired. From Bon Appétit.
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 8 large shallots, sliced (about 2 cups)
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 lbs assorted fresh wild mushrooms, sliced (such as stemmed shiitake, crimini, and oyster)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
- 3⁄4 cup madeira wine
- 1 (7 1/4 ounce) jar roasted peeled whole chestnuts, halved (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 3⁄4 cup whipping cream
- chopped fresh chives
Nutrients
- Calories: 212.4
- Calories from Fat: 126 g
- Total Fat: 14.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 8.6 g
- Cholesterol: 42.8 mg
- Sodium: 75.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 16.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1 g
- Sugars: 2 g
- Protein: 4.1 g
Wild Mushrooms with Chestnuts and Thyme
This elegantly rich side dish could easily stand on its own as a sumptuous meatless main course. From Bon Appétit.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon packed fresh thyme leave
- 1⁄2 clove garlic
- 1⁄2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 (7 1/2 ounce) package farmer cheese or (8 ounce) package cream cheese
- 1⁄4 cup sour cream
Nutrients
- Calories: 309.1
- Calories from Fat: 117 g
- Total Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8.1 g
- Cholesterol: 40.1 mg
- Sodium: 1221.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 7.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.5 g
- Sugars: 4 g
- Protein: 38.7 g
Thyme and Garlic Cheese Dip
This herbed cheese dip has almost nothing else in it to mask the thyme flavor. Serve with crackers, lightly toasted pita…
Ingredients
- 1⁄4 cup water
- 5 ounces Baby Spinach
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 clove garlic, lightly smashed and peeled
- 1⁄8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper
Nutrients
- Calories: 194.6
- Calories from Fat: 155 g
- Total Fat: 17.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 10.5 g
- Cholesterol: 61.6 mg
- Sodium: 421.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 7.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.3 g
- Sugars: 0.8 g
- Protein: 5.2 g
Garlic Creamed Spinach
Table for One, Please! Delicious way to serve spinach for a single serving!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1 cup long grain brown rice
- 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
- 1⁄4 cup water
- 1⁄4 teaspoon dried sage
- 4 teaspoons butter or 4 teaspoons margarine
- 1 lb shiitake mushrooms, stems removed or 1 lb white button mushrooms, sliced
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 3 cups diced cooked turkey (3/4 lb.)
- 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1⁄2 cup dry white wine
- 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Nutrients
- Calories: 385.6
- Calories from Fat: 116 g
- Total Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 59.9 mg
- Sodium: 755.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 36.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.6 g
- Sugars: 4.4 g
- Protein: 27.4 g
Hearty Turkey and Mushroom Casserole
Got Leftovers? Try this recipe for your turkey leftovers and no one would ever suspect they are eating leftover turkey. This…
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3⁄4 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 lb uncooked large shrimp
- toasted French bread
Nutrients
- Calories: 485.4
- Calories from Fat: 192 g
- Total Fat: 21.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 11.7 g
- Cholesterol: 391.4 mg
- Sodium: 631.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 9.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.4 g
- Sugars: 2.6 g
- Protein: 46.7 g
New Orleans-Style Shrimp
Don't bother peeling the shrimp for an everyday meal -- just team them with coleslaw and toasted bread (and napkins); follow…
Ingredients
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 6 ounces genoa salami, cubed
- 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- salt and pepper
- 1⁄3 cup torn fresh basil leaf
- 1⁄4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Nutrients
- Calories: 732.7
- Calories from Fat: 228 g
- Total Fat: 25.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Cholesterol: 48.9 mg
- Sodium: 1205.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 108.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 15.6 g
- Sugars: 11.2 g
- Protein: 22.2 g
Penne all’Arrabbiata
I love this recipe! I make it often and enjoy it with a tossed green salad, Italian garlic bread and a…
Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchini, sliced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 10 mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 (10 ounce) russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans vegetable broth
- 3 cups canned crushed tomatoes, with added puree
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- additional chopped fresh parsley
Nutrients
- Calories: 85.7
- Calories from Fat: 5 g
- Total Fat: 0.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 147.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 18.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.9 g
- Sugars: 7.6 g
- Protein: 3.8 g
Low-Fat Vegetable Soup
A soup so delicious and easy and low fat, too! an excellent soup to serve anytime! From Bon Appetite, 1995.
Ingredients
- 1 turkey carcass, broken into large pieces
- 4 1⁄2 quarts water
- 1⁄3 cup water
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 pieces peeled fresh ginger root (1-inch cubes)
- 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 3⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 large boiling potatoes (about 1 pound total)
- 4 cups chopped onions
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 1 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk (available at Asian markets, specialty foods shops, and some supermarkets)
- 1⁄4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1⁄3 cup finely chopped fresh coriander
- coriander sprig (to garnish)
Nutrients
- Calories: 162.3
- Calories from Fat: 95 g
- Total Fat: 10.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 34 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 16.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.7 g
- Sugars: 4 g
- Protein: 2.2 g
Turkey Mulligatawny Soup with Coriander
I'm always looking for wonderful ways to use leftover turkey. This is a great soup recipe from Gourmet Magazine! Soup's on!
Ingredients
- 2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb hot Italian sausage, casings removed
- 4 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1⁄4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
- 1⁄4 cup tomato paste
- 5 cups canned low sodium chicken broth
- 8 ounces orecchiette (or other small pasta)
- 1 1⁄2 cups grated Romano cheese
Nutrients
- Calories: 1103.5
- Calories from Fat: 503 g
- Total Fat: 56 g
- Saturated Fat: 20.1 g
- Cholesterol: 119.1 mg
- Sodium: 2068.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 99.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 12 g
- Sugars: 4.2 g
- Protein: 51 g
Spicy Pasta, Bean and Sausage Soup
Great for a cold night!
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 6 chicken thighs, with, skin, and, bones (about 2 1/2 pounds)
- all-purpose flour
- 1 large onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth
- 3⁄4 cup dry red wine
- 1⁄2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained
Nutrients
- Calories: 833.6
- Calories from Fat: 302 g
- Total Fat: 33.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 10.1 g
- Cholesterol: 133.8 mg
- Sodium: 833.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 75.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 16.8 g
- Sugars: 12.7 g
- Protein: 52.6 g
Chicken Stew with Tomatoes and White Beans
This is a delicious recipe and makes a comforting meal on a cold evening. Bon Appétit published this in 1999.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb andouille sausage, halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced crosswise (or other fully cooked smoked spicy sausages, such as Louisiana hot links)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
- 5 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 3⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (with added puree)
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1⁄2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 1 lb farfalle pasta
- 1 1⁄2 lbs uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
- freshly grated parmesan cheese
Nutrients
- Calories: 762.9
- Calories from Fat: 292 g
- Total Fat: 32.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 186.4 mg
- Sodium: 1695.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 74.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.3 g
- Sugars: 9.8 g
- Protein: 42.5 g
Pasta Jambalaya
Delicious and easy to prepare. For a switch, tried served with rice instead of pasta.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces red potatoes, each cut into 6 wedges
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt or 1/2 teaspoon other coarse salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
Nutrients
- Calories: 179.9
- Calories from Fat: 93 g
- Total Fat: 10.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 589.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 20 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.2 g
- Sugars: 1.2 g
- Protein: 2.5 g
Roasted Potatoes with Rosemary and Sea Salt
This recipe came from Bon Appétit Magazine, February, 2002. 179.9
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage, sliced thin (or ground beef)
- 2 cups celery, sliced
- 2 lbs zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 2 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1⁄2 teaspoon basil
- 2 green peppers, diced
- 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- canned corn (or both, optional) (optional) or butter beans, drained (or both) (optional)
Nutrients
- Calories: 359.7
- Calories from Fat: 194 g
- Total Fat: 21.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.4 g
- Cholesterol: 43.1 mg
- Sodium: 1745.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 25.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.6 g
- Sugars: 13.7 g
- Protein: 19.5 g
Italian Sausage Zucchini Stew
A different way to try zucchini! Delicious served over pasta with grated Parmesan Cheese or cheese stuffed tortellini.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs raw jumbo shrimp
- 1⁄3 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- fresh ground black pepper
- 2 limes, juice of
- garlic butter
Nutrients
- Calories: 218.6
- Calories from Fat 121 g:
- Total Fat 13.5 g:
- Saturated Fat 1.8 g:
- Cholesterol 190.7 mg:
- Sodium 857.2 mg:
- Total Carbohydrate 2.9 g:
- Dietary Fiber 0.1 g:
- Sugars 0.3 g:
- Protein 20.7 g: