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Couscous Jambalaya
By á-68271
In a bowl, combine shrimp, chicken and Creole Seasoning
- 3/4 pound raw shrimp, peeled, de-veined, rinsed and chopped
- 1 small chicken breast, boned, skinned and chopped (generous 1/2 cup)
- 1 tablespoon Emeril's Creole Seasoning (recipe follows)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 ounces chopped andouille sausage (or substitute another smoked sausage such as kielbasa or chorizo)
- 1/4 cup chopped onions
- 1/4 cup chopped green bell peppers
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1/2 cup peeled, seeded and chopped Italian plum tomatoes (about 2)
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 1 cup chicken stock or broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 turns freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups couscous
Beef Stew with Mushrooms and Penne Pasta
Beef Stew with Mushrooms and Penne Pasta is a hearty meal that can serve a crowd
- 2-pounds beef stew meat, cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 whole shallots, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 -ounces, cremini or white button mushrooms
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1/2 can beef consomme
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 (16-ounce) box penne pasta, cooked and drained
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons flour
- water
Angel Hair Pasta with Salmon and Spinach
By Jaymers
Quick, easy & healthy!
- 1 1/2 tsp olive oil
- 1 lb salmon fillets
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 5 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 C sliced scallions
- 2 C cherry tomatoes, halved
- 16 oz spinach
- 1/2 lb angel hair pasta, cooked & drained
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
Rigatoni and Cauliflower al Forno
By á-49759
Cook the rigatoni in well-salted water according to package directions, but drain while still quite al dente
- 1 pound rigatoni or other large pasta shape
- 1 medium cauliflower, about 1 1/2 pounds
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon capers, roughly chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or more to taste
- 3 tablespoons roughly chopped sage, plus a few sage leaves left whole
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 6 ounces coarsely grated fontina or mozzarella
- 2 ounces finely grated Romano cheese or other hard pecorino
- 1/2 cup coarse dry bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley, for garnish
Meaty Ziti Casserole With Ground Beef and Italian Sausage
By á-49759
Heat the oven to 350° F (180° C/Gas 4)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef, at least 85%
- 1/2 pound bulk sweet Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried leaf basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf oregano
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 ounces ziti pasta
- 1 cup ricotta cheese, whole milk
- 3/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
Creamy Mushroom and Ham Ravioli
By á-46330
Cook ravioli or tortellini & drain
- 9 oz. pkg. refrigerated cheese ravioli or tortellini
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 1/4 cup chopped red pepper
- 4-5 oz. jar sliced mushrooms, drained
- 1/2 cup water
- 3/4 cup milk
- 4 tsp. cornstarch
- 1 tsp. chicken instant bouillon
- 1 cup cubed ham
- 3/4 cup frozen peas
Fettuccine Alfredo
By á-34223
•Cook fettuccine according to package directions; drain
- 12 ounces fettuccine
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 2 cups (1 pint) heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
Beef and Artichoke Fettuccine
By ukiahgal67
Cook fettuccine as directed on package
- 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine - spinach fettuccine is best
- 1 jar (6 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, cut in half
- (reserve marinade)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups cooked roast beef (8 ounces) cut into juliennestrips
- freshly ground pepper
- 1/3 cup chopped toasted pecans
Shrimp Linguine
By SemiDomesticatedMama
Melt a stick of butter in baking dish
- 1 box linguine noodles, cooked
- 1 lb frozen shrimp, thawed
- 1 stick butter
- 1 pkt dried Italian seasoning
- 4 T lemon juice
Fiesta Ravioli
By SemiDomesticatedMama
Cook ravioli according to package directions
- 1 bag frozen beef ravioli
- 1 can enchilada sauce
- 1 jar (16oz) salsa
- 2 cups shredded Colby cheese
Bruschetta Couscous Salad
By june
Cook the couscous according to package directions
- 16 oz Israeli couscous
- 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 3 ribs celery, finely diced
- 20 oz cocktail tomatoes, quartered
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup small fresh mozzarella balls
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- salt and ground black pepper
Penne with Ragu Bolognese
By Marie1127
Nancy Silverman, Mario Batali, Osteria Mozza
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 carrots, finely, diced
- 1 1/2 medium onions, diced
- 3 ribs celery, finely diced
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1 pound veal, ground
- 1 pound pork, ground
- 1/4 pound pancetta or slab bacon, ground
- 7 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/2 tube tomato paste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 3 cups chicken stock
- Water from cooked pasta
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Parmigiano-Reggiano, for grating
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