Rigatoni with Peppers, Squash and Tomatoes
Rigatoni with Peppers, Squash and Tomatoes
INGREDIENTS
Coarse salt and 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
3/4 pound rigatoni
1 pound sweet or spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 small…
Rigatoni with Swiss Chard
Rigatoni with Swiss Chard
INGREDIENTS
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound rigatoni, or other tubular pasta
2 tablespoons unsalted butter and 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced and 2 medium…
Caramelized Pears
Caramelized Pears
INGREDIENTS
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
4 medium Bosc pears, cored and cut into large dice (about 4 cups)
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
DIRECTIONS
Melt butter in…
Roasted Pears with Brown Sugar and Vanilla Ice Cream
Roasted Pears with Brown Sugar and Vanilla Ice Cream
INGREDIENTS
1/3 cup apple juice
1/3 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 firm Bosc pears, peeled, halved, cored (about 1 pound)
Vanilla ice cream,…
Pear, Pecan and Goat Cheese Pizza
Pear, Pecan and Goat Cheese Pizza
INGREDIENTS
Prebaked pizza crust
1 pear, cored and sliced
1/4 cup (2 ounces) crumbled low-fat goat cheese
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 tablespoon fig vinegar or balsamic…
5 Ways to Make Swiss Chard
5 Ways to Make Swiss Chard
Steam the Swiss chard in a steamer. Add thick ribs to the steamer a few minutes before the green parts of the leaves. The leaves will cook in 1 to 2 minutes. Swiss chard is done when it is wilted and…
Carrot, Apple and Fennel Slaw and Cabbage and Fennel Slaw
Carrot Apple and Fennel Slaw
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1 tablespoon freshly chopped tarragon
1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into…
Broccoli, Red Bell pepper and Mushroom Melts
Broccoli, Red Bell Pepper and Mushroom Melts
INGREDIENTS
1 small head broccoli, cut into small florets (stalk discarded)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 portobello mushrooms (stems removed), sliced 1/2 inch…
Easy Applesauce
Easy Applesauce
INGREDIENTS
2 pounds apples, peeled and cored
1/8 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
1-2 tablespoons dark-brown sugar (optional)
DIRECTIONS
In a large pot, bring apples, lemon juice, and 1 1/2 cups water to…
Baked Chicken with Apples And Fennel
Baked Chicken with Apples and Fennel
INGREDIENTS
1 whole chicken (3 1/2 pounds), cut into 8 pieces and breasts halved crosswise
2 fennel bulbs, fronds removed, bulbs cut into 1-inch wedges
4 shallots, halved lengthwise
1/2 cup fresh…
Eggplant, Green Bean and Pork Stir Fry
Eggplant, Green Bean and Pork Stir Fry
INGREDIENTS
6 ounces ground pork
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 cup cooking oil
1/2 pound frozen blanched cut green beans, defrosted
1 pound eggplants, ends trimmed, cut on the diagonal…
Parmesan Roasted Potatoes
Parmesan Roasted Potatoes
INGREDIENTS
4 cups cubed Yukon Gold potatoes
3 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp pepper
4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
DIRECTIONS
Preheat your…