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Mustard Dill Tortellini Salad Skewers
By Tufgrlz
1. Cook tortellini according to package directions
- Mustard-Dill Vinaigrette*:
- 1 (9-oz.) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 (8-oz.) package frozen sugar snap peas
- 68 (4-inch) wooden skewers
- 1 pt. grape tomatoes, cut in half
- 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 pressed garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 1/4 cups olive oil Kosher
- salt and pepper to taste
Crock Pot Ham, Macaroni and Cheese
By Lsweetnell
You can add the various cheeses you prefer
- 1 lb elbow noodles
- 1 can evaporated milk
- 1 stick of butter
- 1 egg, beaten
- 5 cups of cheese, 1/2 sharp, 1/2 mild
- 2 cups regular milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Ham chunks (I just ask the deli people to cut one 1/2 inch thick slice of ham and cut it into chunks.
Cheesy Baked Gnocchi
By Jahel
Preheat oven to 400. Grease 2 qt
- 1-16 oz. pkgs. gnocchi
- 10 oz. kale (optional)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 T butter
- 2 T flour
- 1-1/2 c milk
- 2 oz. fontina cheese or sharp white cheddar, shredded (1/2 c)
- 1/2 c finely shredded Parmesan
Smoked Salmon Linguine
By á-68271
-Cook and drain pasta -Combine cream, milk, dill, onions and lemon peel
- 12 oz linguine
- 1 cup whipping cream (substitute coffee creamer)
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh green onions
- 1 tsp grated lemon peel
- 8 oz thinly sliced smoke salmon (cut into thin strips)
- 1/2 tsp.salt and pepper
- grated parmesan cheese and chopped parsley for garnish
Orzo w/Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Artichoke Hearts
By Letha_McWey
Convection Oven Preparation Pre-heat Oven to 350 degrees on any setting
- 1 1/2 c Orzo Pasta
- 3 1/2 c Chicken Broth
- 1 1/2 Tblsp Basil Pesto (Artichoke Pesto can be used as well)
- 2 to 4 Tblsp Sun-dried Tomatoes, chopped
- 2 to 4 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Tblsp pkg. Italian Seasoning
- 1 Tblsp Olive Oil
- 1/2 c Onion, diced
- 1 Jar (6 oz) Marinated Artichoke Hearts, roughly chopped, (save liquid and add to chicken broth)
- Optional Add-in: 1/4 c Black Olives, sliced
- Garnish with Shredded Parmesan Cheese and toasted Pine Nuts...to taste
Butternut Squash Tortellini with Butter Sage Sauce
By cookism
There is something about butternut squash that captivates us, from its bell-shaped curves to its appearance in Plan...
- For the pasta dough:
- 300 g ‘00’ flour, plus more for dusting
- 100 g semolina flour
- 4 eggs
- For the filling:
- 900 g butternut squash
- 3 garlic cloves
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 3 to 4 tbsp olive oil
- 60 g amaretti biscuits, crushed
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 tsp grated nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano, plus more to serve
- For brown butter sage sauce (per serving):
- 20 g butter
- 4 sage leaves
- 1 tbsp pine nuts
- Pinch of black pepper
Crispy Baked Macaroni & Cheese
By lorik
This recipe for Mac Cheese is probably one of the best for basic baked macaroni and cheese with a crispy crust made...
- Variation:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the dish
- Kosher salt
- 8 ounces mini penne pasta
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 bay leaf
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 cups grated monterey jack cheese (about 4 ounces)
- 1 1/2 cups grated gruyere cheese (about 4 ounces)
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 3 ounces)
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- Martha Stewart's Mac & Cheese from Food 52 (serves 12):
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for dish
- 6 slices good white bread, crusts removed, torn or diced into 1/4- to 1/2-inch pieces
- 5 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 4 1/2 cups grated sharp white cheddar cheese (about 18 ounces)
- 2 cups grated Gruyere cheese (about 8 ounces) or 1 1/4 cups grated Pecorino Romano cheese (about 5 ounces)
- 1 pound elbow macaroni (or other small pasta shape)
Warm Macaroni and Veggie Salad
By ladygourmet
Preheat Oven 350 degrees: Place the peppers on a pan in the oven and roast for 20 - 25 minutes
- 2 roasted red peppers – sliced
- 1 bunch of scallions – chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic - chopped
- 3 plum tomatoes – blanched and chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped olives
- 1/2 cup fresh basil – chopped
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 lb. of your favorite macaroni
- Grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
- Olive oil
Baked Rigatoni and Ham
By Renna
Cook rigatoni according to package directions
- 3 ounces (1 cup) uncooked dried rigatoni
- 3 tablespoons Butter
- 1 1/2 cups fresh mushrooms, halved
- 1/3 cup chopped onion
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup Half & Half
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 ounces (1 1/2 cups) cubed cooked ham
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Linguine with Pesto & Pine nuts
By lisaS
chop onion and garlic and saute with olive oil until onions are soft
- minced garlic to taste
- 1 large yellow onion chopped
- 1 jar classico traditional basil pesto
- 1 box linguine
- pine nuts-use as much or as little as you like
- salt and pepper to taste
- olive oil
Baked Ziti - Kitchen Boss
By RobinPD
Preheat oven to 400°, middle rack set
- 1 pound ziti rigati
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh ricotta
- 1 cup grated fontinella
- 6 ounces mortadella (have cut in one thicker slice, not thin slices), cut into 1/4" dice
- 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (see recipe)
- 2 Tablespoons butter plus extra for greasing pan
Macaroni Grill's Lentil Soup
By á-170456
Sauté vegetables in 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups very finely-chopped onion
- 1 cup finely-diced carrots
- 1 cup finely-dived celery
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried basil or more to taste (or 1 tbspn fresh basil)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon marjoram
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cans diced tomatoes (1 may be Rotel)
- 4 sundried tomatoes - (to 5) (optional), reconstituted, and diced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 cup lentils
- Vermicelli or thin spaghetti broken short lengths
- 1 can Great Northern beans - (15 to 16 oz)
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