Ingredients
- 8 tbs olive oil, divided
- 3/4 cup small diced cut carrot
- 2/3 cup small diced cut celery
- 3/4 cup small diced cut sweet onion
- 8 cloves garlic, minced, divided
- 2 cans (14.5 ounce each) petite diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 2/3 cup red wine
- 1 cup raw lentils, rinsed
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, divided
- 20 pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
- 2 tbs balsamic vinegar
- 7 tbs minced fresh basil, divided
- Water for boiling pasta (2 – 3 quarts)
- 12 oz mini penne pasta
- 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- For Garnish: Additional shredded parmesan cheese and minced fresh basil
Lentil Bolognese over Garlicky Penne
A few months back I shared one of my entries into The National Lentil Festival’s Legendary Lentil Cook-off and thought it…
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 8 ounces large shrimp, peeled and veins removed
- 4 ounces grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons minced onion
- 1 teaspoon grill seasoning blend
- 3 slices bacon
- 2 (7-inch) flatbreads
- 1/4 cup horseradish hummus
- 1/4 cup finely shredded Asiago cheese
- 6 ounces fresh mozzarella, shredded, divided
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Shrimp and Bacon Flatbread Pizza
I was looking for something to make for the game yesterday and ran across this oldie but goodie. The combo of…
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
- 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large or 2 medium sweet onions, halved, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup berry flavored vodka
- 1 1/2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
Pork with Raspberry Onion Jam
With the holidays upon us, I wanted to share a versatile recipe to fit the bill for whatever type of party…
Ingredients
- 2 green bell peppers
- 18.5 ounce can Progresso Rich and Hearty Lentil and Andouille Sausage Soup
- 1/2 cup couscous
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 4 ounces pepper jack cheese, shredded
- Additional fresh cilantro for garnish
Easy Creole Stuffed Peppers
As cooler weather blows in, even here in Florida, comfort food comes to mind. Something that will stick to your ribs…
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 cup frozen seasoning blend chopped vegetables (onions, celery, green & red bell pepper)
- 1/2 pound ground chicken
- 14.5 ounce can petite cut diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh basil, divided
- 1 cup milk, plus up to 1/2 additional cup
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup fast cooking polenta
- 1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons finely shredded parmesan cheese, divided
- Additional finely shredded parmesan cheese, minced fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil for garnish
Chicken Bolognese with Creamy Garlicky Polenta
With our first cold snap of the season, thoughts of a big bowl of warm comfort food comes to mind. But,…