HEARTY SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN-PASTA CASSEROLE12 oz. linguine1 stick butter1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped1 onion, chopped2 T. minced garlic1 t. cumin1 t. chili powder½ (6-oz.) can tomato paste½ c. flour4 c. milk1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained2…
SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH ZINGY PESTO1 medium spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise, seededOlive oilPesto Sauce, your favorite homemade or store bought, probably need 1/3-1/2 cup (depending on how much pesto you like)4-6 oz. fresh pico de gallo2 green onions, chopped (green part…
GRAMMIE’S SPAGLASGNA1 lb. ground pork1 lb. ground veal or beef8 oz. chopped onion2 T. minced garlic1 T. dried basil1 T. dried oregano1 (6-oz.) can tomato paste¼ c. sugar2 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, room tempSalt, black pepperGrated Mozzarella cheeseGrated Parmesan cheeseFresh…
TOMATO AND SUMMER SQUASH RISOTTO6 large fresh Creole tomatoes or other flavorful varietiesKosher salt3 T. minced garlic, more if needed1 bunch basil leaves, roughly choppedOlive oil½ c. cold butter¼ c. minced Vidalia onion¼ c. Arborio rice½ c. white wine4 c…
REFRESHING SPRINGTIME RISOTTO6 T. butter2 c. diced sweet onion4 c. arborio rice1 c. white wine8-10 c. warm chicken stock4 c. arugula or baby spinach, rough chop (or both)2 c. frozen green peas, thawed2 c. chopped asparagus, blanched1 c. grated Parmesan…
TASTY BLT MACARONI SALAD½ c. Miracle whip or mayo½ c. sour cream or Greek yogurt¼ c. chopped fresh basilZest of 1 lemonJuice of 1 lemonKosher salt, black pepper, to taste1 t. minced garlic1 (16-oz.) pkg. elbow macaroni, cook according to…
UNEXPECTED PASTA SHELLS WITH SPRING VEGETABLES½ lb. fresh asparagus, trim and cut off ends1 (8-oz.) pkg. sugar snap peas, cut in half1 c. ricotta cheese2 T. fresh lemon juice2 T. lemon zest, divided¼ c. plus ¼ t. kosher salt, divided½…
SNAPPY SPAGHETTI A LA PUTTANESCA1 lb. spaghetti¼ c. extra-virgin olive oilPinch hot chile flakes1 T. minced garlic6-8 anchovy fillets, rough mash with fork2 c. cherry tomatoes, halved15 kalamata olives, pitted, rough chop¼ c. capers, rough chopLarge pinch brown sugarSea salt/black…
LOADED FETTUCCINE WITH VEGGIES AND PESTO SAUCE IN A SKILLET1 (9-oz.) pkg. Giovanni Rana Fettuccine1 (10-oz.) carton Cabernet tomatoes, halved3 ears of fresh corn, kernels removed1 (8-oz.) carton fresh sliced mushrooms1 large green bell pepper, cut into strips1 (7-oz.) container…
RAGIN-CAJUN MAC AND CHEESE1 (14-oz.) pkg. andouille sausage, cut into ½” slices1 c. chopped red bell pepper1 c. chopped green bell pepper1/3 c. flour1 T. Creole seasoning1-quart whole milk16 oz. shredded sharp cheddar cheese3 c. shredded mild cheddar cheese1 (16-oz.)…