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J. Alexander's Orzo & Wild Rice Salad
By á-47894
Cook orzo and wild rice per package directions
- Dressing:
- 2 C cooked orzo
- 1 C cooked wild rice
- 3 T diced red onions
- 3 T currants or craisins
- 2 T yellow corn niblets
- 3 T diced yellow pepper
- 3 T diced red pepper
- 3 T diced green pepper
- 2 T fresh chopped basil
- 1/2 t salt
- 1/2 t pepper
- 1/4 C chopped parsley
- 1/4 C canola oil
- 1/4 C olive oil
- 1/8 C sweet white balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 T honey
- 1/4 T Dijon mustard
- 1/4 t minced garlic
- 1/8 t pepper
- 1/2 T fresh chopped basil
Barley gnocchi with watercress sauce
By BobLongo
(4 servings) In a small saucepan, combine the barley
- 1 cup (about 6 1/2 ounces) pearled barley
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 pound watercress
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
- 2 ea shallots minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4 ea scallions, white and green part, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 1/4 About 1/4 cup unbleached flour
- 2 cups defatted chicken or vegetable stock
Ronzoni Baked Ziti
By Cdogg
This is the classic back of the box recipe
- 1 (8 ounce) box ziti pasta
- 3/4 pound ground beef or 3/4 pound sausage (optional)
- 3 cups marinara sauce (my favorite is Rao's)
- 1 3/4 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Pretty Penne Ham Skillet
By á-49278
1. Cook pasta according to package directions
- 16 oz penne pasta
- 2 packages of diced cubed fully cooked ham
- 1-2 large sweet red pepper (diced)
- 1 medium onion (diced, optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon basil
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 14.5 oz chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
Homemade Meat Ravioli Filling
By á-46441
To make the filling, in a fry pan over medium heat, melt the butter
- 2 Tbs. unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 3/4 lb. ground beef sirloin
- 3/4 tsp. sea salt
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for serving
- 1/4 cup fine dried bread crumbs
FETTUCCINE WITH GOAT CHEESE, LEEKS AND BACON
By á-27074
Cook the pasta then drain reserving some of the pasta water
- 8 slices of bacon roughly chopped
- 2 medium leeks
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces) goat cheese (chevre)
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1 pound fettuccine
- grated Parmesan and fresh parsley for finishing
Linguine Salad
By Thedorf
Cook noodles & add other ingredients
- 1 lb. linguine
- 1 bottle salad supreme
- 1 cucumber chopped
- 1 bunch green onions chopped
- 1 small can black olives
- 1 bottle Seven Seas Zesty Italian Dressing (or Green Goddess)
Momma's Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese
By á-42235
Heat oven to 357*. Cook macaroni in a large pot of salted boiling water until tender, but not too mushy, about 8-1...
- 16 oz. elbow macaroni (about 3 cups)
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 1 1/2 cups milk, divided
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 lb (16 oz)cubed 1/2" size Velveeta cheese
- 8 ounces Shredded Kraft Mild Cheddar Cheese, divided
- 8 ounces Shredded Kraft Monerrey Jack Cheese
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
SAUTEED FIDDLEHEAD AND MUSHROOM GNOCCHI
By Sube
In a large non-stick skillet, melt butter over medium heat until lightly browned, about 3 minutes
- 3 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sliced shitake mushrooms
- Pinch each salt and pepper
- 2 cups fresh fiddleheads, cleaned and trimmed
- 1 pkg (500 g) gnocchi
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Carbonara Style Rigatoni
By á-38518
Cook pasts, drain, reserving 1 cup water Meanwhile, in large skillet over medium hear, cook bacon until crisp Remov
- 12 oz Rigatoni
- 5 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
- Fresh oregano, optional garnish
Tortellini alla panna
By á-27053
Boil tortellini in salted water, set aside Sauté mushrooms in olive oil for 2 minutes, then add cream, stock, masc...
- 32 oz homemade tortellini
- 4 c sliced button mushrooms
- 4 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 3 c heavy whipping cream
- 1 c mascarpone cheese
- 6 oz butter
- 6 oz chicken stock
- 1 c Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Baked Ziti with Shrimp and Spinach
By ukiahgal67
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 8 ounces ziti pasta (about 1/2 a box)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
- 8 ounces large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and squeeze dry
- 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons dried breadcrumbs
- salt to taste
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