Sunday, June 17, 2012

Perfect pasta dinner

Impress your friends and family with these pitch-perfect dinners. New favorites like spicy Vegetable Lasagna join classical traditions like the old tomato sauce meatballs.

lasagna bolognese

James G

In only 30 minutes from pot to bowl of pasta, the pasta with Bolognese sauce has all the robust flavors of a traditional lasagna.

pad thai

Steve Mann

If you want, you can add cooked shrimp, chicken, or tofu for this easy recipe thai pasta. If you don't like spicy food, skip the red pepper flakes.

spaghetti al limone

Richard Gerhard Jung

Best pasta dishes are simple. It falls into this category: it is really easy and really good.

zesty vegetable lasagna

Thayer Allyson Gowdy

Make this delicious, comforting dish and eat now or freeze for a future meeting.

fettuccini alfredo and wild mushroomsCrimini, shiitake and Oyster Mushrooms add an earthy touch to this saucy favorite.

spaghetti carbonara

James G

Beat eggs and lots of cheese Romano form a light creamy sauce in this dish of Italian Pasta with bacon.

tortellini pestoHere is a pesto sauces more rapid that you may come across, perfect for Tortellini cheese or any ordinary pasta you want.

ravioliNothing beats the taste fresh ravioli House, filled with a tasty mixture of ricotta, parmesan cheese and basil.

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Sunday, February 5, 2012

Make It or Fake It: Main Dishes

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chicken and mushroom pot pie

Rita Maas 

Ready in about an hour, this phyllo-topped dish is a decadent mix of white and wild mushrooms, white wine, and, of course, savory chicken.

country chicken cobbler

Rita Maas 

Save time in the grocery store and in the kitchen: With time-saving ingredients like canned soup, frozen veggies, and refrigerated biscuits, this dish is ready in only 20 minutes, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

northern-style lasagna

Ann Stratton  

Worth the two-hour wait, layers of pasta, a white Bechamel sauce, and a homemade meat sauce brimming with seasoned beef, pork, and veal combine to form one of the richest and heartiest lasagnas ever.

lasagna toss

Alan Richardson 

Cutting cooking time in half as well as the amount of dishes, this speedy "lasagna" eliminates all of the tedious layering and baking, leaving you with a delicious dish complete with a homemade tomato-spinach sauce.

mushroom-stuffed pork chops

Redbook 

Stuffed with a blend of mushrooms, these flavorful pork chops make for an impressive dinner.

pork chops marsala

Monica Buck 

A sauce of Marsala wine and mushrooms gives this pork dish all of the flavor of stuffed chops, but with a slim 230 calories per serving and only 9 grams of fat.

beef tenderloin with butter croutons

Susie Cushner 

From the creamy horseradish sauce atop to the toasted bread below, this filet mignon represents one of our most decadent steak recipes.

filet mignon with roquefort

James Baigrie 

Let the flavors of this awe-inspiring steak stand on their own, and you'll be rewarded with only 205 calories per serving, even with the crumbled Roquefort cheese topping.

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The Perfect Breakfast

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breakfast burrito

Andrew Scrivani  

This handy burrito can go everywhere you do, so there's no longer an excuse to miss the most important meal of the day.

coffee cake The perfect dessert for a weekend brunch, or whenever you're expecting company.

country french toast

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French toast gets an upgrade with rich challah bread and a splash of Strawberry-Rhubarb Syrup.

sausage and cheese frittata

Ann Stratton  

Packed with flavor and hearty ingredients, this frittata is delicious for breakfast, brunch, or whenever hunger strikes.

sunday morning hash browns

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Cook and peel the potatoes the night before so you don't have to get up at the crack of dawn to make.

huevos rancheros To spice up this dish, we take store-bought tomato sauce and intensify its flavor by adding sautéed chipotle chiles, onion, garlic, and cumin.

classic cheese omelet

Lisa Hubbard 

Omelets are the little black dresses of cooking — simple, understated, and always in good taste.

buttermilk pancake and waffle mix

Ngoc Minh Ngo  

With our easy, make-ahead dry-mix recipe, you need only add a few wet ingredients to enjoy fluffy homemade waffles and pancakes any day of the week.

greek quiche

Hope Ryckman  

With a liberal amount of spinach, mushrooms, and feta, this hearty quiche will make sure you have the energy to make it to lunch, and then some.

honey scones

Tina Rupp 

Amazing with some jam and a warm cup of tea, scones are a fancy substitute for your morning muffin routine.

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Saturday, February 4, 2012

Healthy Recipes to Nourish You All Day

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lentil and vegetable soup This warming meal-in-a-bowl brims with fill-you-up soluble fiber, thanks to the lentils.

tofu sandwich Even the most devoted bacon fan won't remember what's missing in this spicy sandwich remake.

roasted broccoli and cauliflower Citrus and green olives garnish this simple roasted cauliflower and broccoli side dish.

chicken quesadillas Made with lower-fat tortillas and cheese, this treat is a splurge with heart-healthy avocado.

spaghetti with meat sauce Instead of opening a jar of sauce, try this easy lower-fat spaghetti with meat sauce.

seared scallops Herb-crusted scallops served with crispy baked leeks make an easy yet impressive dish.

salmon provencal Salmon is brimming with omega-3 fatty acids, which improve the ratio of good to bad cholesterol.

pork medallions with pears Both healthful and hearty, these medallions are finished with a sweet and tangy pear sauce.

oatmeal chocolate chip cookies These easy drop cookies are crisp on the outside and slightly chewy on the inside.

grilled plums with yogurt A glaze of balsamic vinegar, sugar, and a dash of pepper sweeten simple grilled plums.

chocolate almond meringues These chewy cookies are a perfect treat for people on a gluten-free, low-fat, or low-cal diet.

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Sunday, October 9, 2011

How to Caramelize Onions

Caramelizing onions is a great way to bring out their sweetness and can be used as a topping for breads and pizza.

What is caramelizing?

It is a method of cooking a vegetable slowly until the natural sugars develop a sweet, complex flavor. This is achieved by cooking the onion for a long time over a medium-low heat until they are reduced and turn a golden brown. You can add a sprinkle of sugar to aid the process if you like.

Process:

Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet with 1 - 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Slice the onion into rings and stir them into a heated sauce pan with olive oil. Cover with a lid and cook over medium heat until wilted - about 10 minutes. Then remove the lid and lower the heat to medium-low, let them slowly caramelize uncovered for about 30 - 45 minutes stiring occasionally to make sure they brown evenly. When down they should be golden brown, very soft and sweet. This is an easy method and doesn't require much attending, but be sure to keep an eye on them so that they do not burn. If you over-caramelize the onion, you will get a bitter, burned flavor but if you keep your heat low this should not be a problem.

You can caramelize onion slices in advance and they will keep for a few days in your refrigerator ready to be used when you make your pizza.

Large pieces of onions, or whole ciopini onions, can be caramelized by roasting them in the oven. You can just toss them in with a roast and they will caramelize right with the meat adding much flavor to the juices.

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Saturday, October 8, 2011

Alfredo Sauce, an Easy Pasta Sauce

Alfredo Sauce was made known in Rome, and has since become popular in the very popular Fettucine Alfredo dish commonly served in Italian-American restaurants. This well-known white sauce is not difficult to make and though it is known as the sauce for fettucine, any flat, string pasta will work. This sauce is also often served as a dip for bread or vegetables as well as over pasta. This recipe makes enough for a 12oz package of fettucine.


Ingredients: 6 cups heavy cream 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Freshly ground black pepper In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the butter. Add the cream, cheese and season with salt and pepper. Stir until the sauce thickens.

Pour immediately over freshly cooked and drained pasta, toss to coat the pasta. Sprinkle the parsley over the top and serve immediately.

This sauce is best served fresh, but can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to two days - best not to freeze this sauce.

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Chocolate Pizza

What I love about this chocolate pizza is it combines my two favorite things - chocolate and pizza! This may sound a little unusual but I promise if you try this pizza, you will be hooked.

Ingredients: 1/2 of the dough from my Quick Pizza Dough recipe 2 tablespoons butter, melted ? cup Nutella?(chocolate-hazlenut spread) ? cup chopped walnuts ? cup semisweet or milk chocolate chips ? cup shredded coconut Preheat oven to 450° F

Press the dough into a non-stick pizza pan or spray your pan with cooking spray first.


Pierce the dough around the edges and in the middle a few times with a fork to prevent the dough from forming large bubbles. Brush the dough with the melted butter and bake for 15 minutes until crust is cooked and lightly brown.

Spread the Nutella? over the hot crust and it will melt and spread nicely. Sprinkle with the nuts and chocolate chips then top with coconut. Return to the oven and bake for 1-2 minutes just until the chocolate chips start to melt. Remove from oven and cover with coconut shreds.

Eat warm and enjoy!

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Zabaglione - A Favorite Italian Dessert


Zabaglione is a sweet, light custard originally from Venice. It is whisked to incorporate a lot of air, creating a light, delicate pudding. Since there is concern about the safety of raw eggs today, this recipe includes gently cooking the egg yolks. It is easy to make with a standard double boiler set, but if you don?t have one you can use a large metal bowl and place it on top of a sauce pan with hot water.

Traditional zabaglione is often served right after making and is warm or cooled to room temperature, but this recipe is great chilled and served with berries. This gives you the advantage of being able to make it ahead of time which makes this a good dessert for entertaining.

Ingredients: 5 eggs yolks 5 teaspoons superfine granulated sugar 1/4 cup dry Marsala wine 1/4 cup whipping cream

Combine egg yolks and sugar in the top bowl of double boiler. Using a wire whisk, beat until frothy. Stir in the Marsala.

Place the top of your double boiler with the egg mixture over gently boiling water and continue to whisk until smooth. Make sure you keep the double boiler out of the water and use gentle heat while continuing to whisk so that your zabaglione does not turn into scrambled eggs. When it forms soft peaks, it is done.

Remove the boiler top from the heat and put the mixture in a large bowl of ice to cool. Meanwhile whip the cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cooled custard. Pour into individual custard cups or sundae glasses and place in the refrigerator to chill.

To garnish, sprinkle with shaved chocolate, crushed cookies or fresh berries.

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No Cook Tomato Sauce is Great for Hot Summer Days

A friend gave me this recipe for a zesty tomato sauce that does not need to be cooked. Sine you are not cooking the sauce, I find the best way to bring out the flavor of dried spices is to grind them. The easiest method is to grind them a little by hand in a mortar and pestle - I keep a small one by my stove and grind all my dried spices a little before cooking to bring out their fragrant oils. The flavor of this sauce is quite different from a slow cooked sauce and is great for thin pastas that do well with a lighter sauce.

Ingredients:

3 cloves garlic 1 can (28 ounces) tomatoes, diced 4 tablespoons tomato paste 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Bunch of large fresh basil leaves, chopped 1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes Salt and pepper Mince the garlic and chop the fresh basil leaves. Drain the tomatoes, reserve the liquid. Transfer tomatoes to food processor or blender, add tomato paste, sugar, salt and pepper and process or blend for a few seconds to combine, adding some tomato liquid as needed. Stir in the reserved liquid, oregano, Italian seasoning, basil, hot pepper flakes, season with salt and pepper. Makes 1 ? cups.

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