Category: Main Dishes

Jan 23 2012

Minestrone Soup

Here’s an easy recipe that is healthy and delicious. Make sure to save some for later, it’s even better the next day! Serve it with as slice of rosemary bread.

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 lb. Italian style ground pork sausage
  • 1 14oz. can ready-cut diced undrained tomatoes
  • 1 14oz. can garbanzo beans, drained
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • ½ cup sliced yellow summer squash
  • ½ cup sliced zucchini
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced carrots
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup uncooked rotini pasta
  • Shredded parmesan cheese to sprinkle on top.
    Linda’s Minestrone Soup Recipe

    Linda’s Minestrone Soup

 

Directions:
In a large stockpot, cook sausage, onion and minced garlic. Then add carrots, tomatoes, garbanzo beans, beef broth, basil, oregano, pepper and olive oil. Bring to a boil, then simmer 10-15 min. covered. Add zucchini, yellow summer squash, and uncooked rotini. Bring to a boil and then simmer 10-15 min. covered.

Serves 4

Oct 25 2011

Risotto Butternut Squash With Cheese

It was a cool, rainy evening when I found this wonderful comfort food recipe for my husband Joe and I, “Risotto Butternut Squash With Cheese.” It was a perfect choice for fall, and we paired it with some skinless chicken breasts and a glass of Chardonnay. It turned out to be a delicious spontaneous meal—and a romantic evening!

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May 12 2011

Turkey Sliders Recipe

Turkey Slider Recipe

2 scallions, thinly sliced
¼ cup celery, finely chopped
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and diced
1 T. canola oil
2 lbs. ground turkey breast
1½ tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. ketchup
Juice and zest of ½ lemon
2 T. chutney, pureed

Directions:

  1. Sauté the scallions, celery and apple in the oil until tender. Let cool.
  2. Place the turkey in a large bowl. Add sautéed items and remaining ingredients.
  3. Divide in half; press into the two Slider Maker trays (left). Refrigerate 2 hours.
  4. Season burgers with salt and pepper. Place on a preheated, lightly oiled grill.   Grill each side for 2–3 minutes until thoroughly cooked. Let rest for 5 minutes.
  5. Serve with a square roll…our favorite is King’s Hawaiian® Sweet Rolls.

Recipe from David, Solutions buyer


 

Oct 11 2010

Company Stew

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Warm up a crowd on a late Fall/early Winter evening with this comforting stew! Makes a great meal when served with tossed salad and fresh French bread.

Ingredients:
2 lbs. beef chuck or round steak, cut into chunks
1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. white pepper
1 c. beef broth and water
1 bay leaf, crushed
2-4 whole cloves
Dash of dried thyme leaves
4 carrots, peeled and sliced
6 potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
2 onions, sliced
Broccoli spears (optional)
1 green pepper, sliced

Directions:
In Dutch oven, brown meat, a little at a time; discard excess fat. Add salt and pepper. Stir in beef broth and water; bring to a boil. Add bay leaf and cloves. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, until meat is almost tender, for about 1¼ hours. Add thyme. Add vegetables. Cook for another 20 to 30 minutes until vegetables are tender crisp and meat tests done. Serve piping hot.

Jan 12 2010

Stuffed Peppers


Perfect as a hearty winter meal or with homegrown peppers fresh from the garden!
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Oct 12 2009

Spicy Caribbean Chicken

chicken-cookerPerfect with our Deep-Dish Chicken Cooker, this marinade combines sweet and spicy Caribbean flavors with a kick of rum. Try this with our Deep-Dish Chicken Cooker!
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Jun 09 2009

Super-Soft Slider Buns

Love Sliders but can never get the perfect bun? Here’s the solution!
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Oct 06 2008

Herb Roasted Pork

herb-roasted-porkPork tenderloins often come two per package. With the potatoes, a 1-pound tenderloin serves 4 people. I usually use both when making this dish, then slice up the remaining tenderloin for pork barbecue, sandwiches, or to add to egg noodles with pork gravy for a quick casserole.
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