Peppers and Potatoes Italienne

by Beckie // August 13, 2017 // No Comments

3 large red peppers 3 large green peppers 3 medium onions 3 medium potatoes, 1 lb. 1 pkg. mushrooms, 8 oz 1/4 cup olive or salad oil 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon chicken flavor... Continue reading →

Ladyfinger Pear Tiramisu

by Beckie // July 28, 2017 // No Comments

1 pear, peeled, sliced 1/2 cup pear juice 1/2 cup pear brandy 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/8 teaspoon salt Two 8 oz containers mascarpone cheese 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 3/4 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla... Continue reading →

Penne Tuscana with Spinach

by Beckie // July 25, 2017 // No Comments

1/2 cup Crisco® 100 % Extra Virgin Olive Oil 5 cloves garlic, peeled 2 teaspoons crushed rosemary 8 ounces pkg. mushrooms, sliced Salt and freshly ground black pepper 8 ounces penne pasta, cooked al dente and drained 3 ounces baby... Continue reading →

Garden Vegetable Frittata

by Beckie // July 19, 2017 // No Comments

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling 5 small red potatoes, thinly sliced 1 bunch green onions, trimmed and sliced 1 cup grape tomatoes, sliced 1 cup baby spinach, torn 1 clove garlic, crushed 8 eggs 1 tablespoon chopped... Continue reading →

Eggplant Lasagna

by Beckie // July 19, 2017 // No Comments

1 large green bell pepper 1 large red bell pepper 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme 3/4 teaspoon oregano leaves Salt Freshly ground pepper 3 medium (1 pound each) eggplants, cut lengthwise into 1/3-inch-thick slices 1 medium... Continue reading →

Main Dish Minestrone

by Beckie // July 17, 2017 // No Comments

1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 pound sweet or hot Italian sausage, crumbled 1 large onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped carrot 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 can (16 ounces) whole tomatoes... Continue reading →

Ham Carbonara

by Beckie // July 17, 2017 // No Comments

8 ounces uncooked spaghetti 1 medium zucchini, chopped 1 small yellow summer squash, chopped 1/4 cup chopped onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 pound thick sliced deli ham, cubed 1 cup frozen peas, thawed 2 eggs... Continue reading →

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