Ingredients:
1 T olive oil
3 oz pancetta, chopped
2 small or 1 large shallot, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1 t garlic powder
1/4 t oregano
1/4 t thyme
1/8 t black pepper
1 cup converted rice, uncooked
2 1/4 cup chicken stock, low sodium
1 (15 oz) can Great Northern Beans, drained and rinsed
1 T parsley, chopped Read More
Ingredients:
2 cups (3/4 pound) fresh broccolini, sliced into 1 1/2 – 2 inch lengths
2 cups (3/4 pound) carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
3 T butter
2 shallots, chopped
6 medium garlic cloves, chopped
3 T flour
1/4 t white pepper
2 cups 2% milk
1 T chicken base
6-8 oz (2%) Plain Greek Yogurt
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
2 green onions, sliced
Optional: a little salt Read More
Ingredients:
2-3 lbs bone-in chicken, use your favorite pieces
2 T olive oil
2 t ground garlic
1/2 t oregano
1/2 t marjoram
1/4 t pepper
1/8 t salt
1 sweet or yellow onion, cut into chunks
8 oz mushrooms, thickly sliced
2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
5 banana peppers, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 T olive oil
1/2 cup white Italian wine Read More
Ingredients:
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound cremini mushrooms, rinsed, patted dry, and thickly sliced
1 cup sweet onion, sliced and cut into 1 inch lengths
8 large garlic cloves, peeled, smashed, and minced
1/4 t ground black pepper
Hot red pepper flakes to taste
1 pound spaghetti
2 1/4 cups pasta water, divided use
2 T cold butter or use vegan soy based butter
2 T flat leaf parsley, rinsed, dried, and chopped
1 1/2 cups homemade garlic breadcrumbs
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated Read More
Ingredients:
6 large bell peppers, your choice of green, red, orange, or yellow
4 slices Italian or French bread, approximately 4 cups, loosely packed, and generously measured
1/4 cup water
1 pound ground beef, 93% lean
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 T fresh parsley, chopped
2 eggs
Pinch of salt
1/4 t ground black pepper
1/4 t oregano
1 1/2 cups marinara or other tomato sauce
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
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Ingredients:
2 portobello mushrooms
2 t extra-virgin olive oil
2 T onion, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 T Italian flat parsley, chopped
1 jalapeno (or 1 T bell pepper), deseeded and chopped
2 T green onion, minced
6 sun-dried tomato halves, chopped
6-8 basil leaves, rinsed and torn
3/4 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
1/4 t fresh cracked black Pepper
Pinch nutmeg
2 T parmigiano reggiano cheese
6-8 spinach leaves
Optional: pinch of salt added at the table Read More
Ingredients:
1 lb gnocchi
2 T olive oil
The Spoon Mage™ Note:
Gnocchi are little dumplings made out of potatoes and semolina. They can be boiled or pan fried and make a delicious change of pace from the usual pasta. Read More
Ingredients:
2 cups peas, thawed if from frozen
1 cup Parmigiano Reggiano, shredded
4 eggs, gently whisked with a fork
1/2 cup cream
1 1/4 t dried garlic
1/2 t dried Mediterranean oregano
Fresh cracked black pepper to taste
1 lb spaghetti
1/2 lb thick cut applewood smoked bacon
1/2 onion, chopped
2 T olive oil
2 T fresh flat Italian parsley, chopped Read More
Ingredients:
2 T olive oil
1/2 a medium sweet onion, chopped
2 large cloves garlic, minced
5 oz pepperoni, sliced in half or quartered
2 (15 oz) cans diced tomatoes
1/4 t ground black pepper
2/3 cup heavy cream
1 lb penne pasta
Serve with grated Parmigiano Reggiano Read More
Ingredients:
2 T olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 lb mushrooms, cleaned, and sliced into 1/4 inch chunks
Pinch salt
1 1/2 oz prosciutto
1/2 lb ground Italian sausage, mild or hot (remove from casing if you use links)
1 1/2 lb beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
1 (29 oz) can Italian tomatoes (squish by hand), include juices
1 (29 oz) can tomato puree
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 t garlic powder
1/4 cup fresh basil, rinsed and torn
1 t dried basil
1 t dried parsley (or 1 T fresh)
1 t dried oregano
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup red wine
Salt or more garlic to taste Read More
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