Archive for the ‘Cooking Recipes’ Category

Makes: 6 to 8 Servings as an Appetizer 12 oz green and white Fettuccine, uncooked 2 tsps vegetable or olive oil 1/2 cup minced shallots 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 red bell peppers, roasted and cut into strips or – 1 7oz jar roasted red peppers, drained and cut [...]

Makes: 4 Servings 8 oz Medium or Wide Egg Noodles, uncooked 2 13 1/4oz cans low-sodium chicken broth 2 cups small broccoli florets 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced diagonally 2 tbsps low-sodium soy sauce 1 tbsp cornstarch 1 tbsp sesame oil 2 tsp sugar 1/4 tsp hot red pepper flakes [...]

Makes: 6 to 8 Servings 1 lb Wagon Wheels or other medium shape 1 lb beef tips, cut into bite-size pieces 2 tbsps safflower oil 1 small onion, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 14oz can diced tomatoes 1 15.5oz can pinto beans, drained 1 tbsp cilantro 1 beef bouillon cube [...]

Makes: 6 to 8 Servings 1 lb Penne or other medium pasta shape 1 lb boneless beef top sirloin, cut 1-inch thick 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 3 tbsps oil, divided 6 green onions, whites and tops, thinly sliced 2 large navel oranges, sectioned, cut into chunks or 2 small cans of mandarin oranges, [...]

Makes: 10 to 12 Servings 1 lb Mostaccioli, Ziti or other medium pasta shape, uncooked 2 tbsps vegetable oil 3 tbsps lemon juice 2 tbsps red wine vinegar 1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped 2 tbsps Dijon mustard 1 tbsp dried oregano 1 tbsp dried thyme 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped [...]

Makes: 4 to 6 Servings 1 lb Rotini, Medium Shells or other medium pasta shape, uncooked 12 oz lamb stew meat or – 2 lbs shoulder lamb chops 1 cup Italian plum tomatoes, or – 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes 1 tbsp olive or vegetable oil 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped 1 medium [...]

Makes: 8 Servings 1 lb Elbow Macaroni, Rotini or other medium pasta shape, uncooked 1 lb lean ground beef 3 tbsps olive or vegetable oil 1 28oz can tomatoes with juice 1 qt tomato juice 2 cups chopped onions 3 cloves garlic 1 tsp salt 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp [...]

Makes: 10 to 12 Servings 9 pieces Lasagne, uncooked 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 large onion, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1-lb eggplant, peeled and finely diced 3 cups part-skim ricotta cheese 4oz feta cheese, crumbled 1 cup plain, low-fat yogurt 1 28oz can tomato sauce 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1. Cook [...]

Makes: 8 to 10 Servings 6 pieces Lasagne, uncooked 2 tsp vegetable oil 2 red bell peppers, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 28oz can crushed tomatoes 1/2 tsp salt 1 10oz package frozen peas, thawed pinch saffron grated zest of 2 oranges 3 cups grated part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided 1. Cook lasagne according to [...]