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Parmigiano Reggiano Tortellini with Artichokes

Add to ❤ Favorites Parmigiano Reggiano Tortellini with Artichokes and a tutorial on how to make your own tortellini at home like an Italian! Ingredients for 4 servings Artichoke Sauce ½ onion, finely chopped 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 artichokes, thinly sliced 150 ml – ¾ cup heavy cream Filling 150 gms – 5.25 oz. thinly grated Parmigiano Reggiano 1 egg Nutmeg, a pinch Tortellini 200 gms – 7 oz. (a little over 1 ½ cup) flour 2 eggs Read the Instructions here  

Jamaican Jerk Salmon with Fresh Mango Salsa

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 4 servings Salmon: 1½ tsp dried thyme ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp salt ½ tsp allspice ¼ tsp cayenne pepper ¼ tsp cinnamon 4 (6 oz) salmon filets 1 Tbsp olive oil Salsa: 1 mango, diced 1 avocado, diced ½ cup cilantro, roughly chopped 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped juice of ½ lime ¼ tsp salt Read the Instructions here  

Tortellini with Blistered Tomatoes

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 4-6 servings Buitoni Three Cheese Tortellini, prepared as directed For the Blistered Tomatoes: 3 pints of tri-colored grape tomatoes Fresh basil leaves – torn Dashes of coarse salt Dashes of fresh ground black pepper Dashes of red pepper flakes Dashes of dried oregano 3 – 4 tbs. olive oil Freshly grated Romano or Parmesan cheese For the Crostini: Loaf of French or Italian bread, sliced thin Salt Pepper Olive oil Buitoni Marinara Sauce Buitoni Pesto with Basil Shredded mozzarella cheese Read the Instructions here  

Lobster Rolls Inspired By Peters Square

Add to ❤ Favorites This takes me back to Chelsea Market and the Meatpacking District of Manhattan! Where you can walk The High Line, enjoy a cocktail and enjoy a lobster roll in the sunshine. Ingredients for 2-3 rolls 8 potatoes, washed Vegetable oil, for deep frying 500g cooked lobster meat, cut into bite sized chunks 1/3 cup whole egg mayonnaise 1 lemon, juiced 6 sprigs chives, finely chopped 10 cornichons, sliced pinch of salt 4-6 brioche buns 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature micro herbs, optional Read the Instructions here  

Easy Italian Bean Stew

Add to ❤ Favorites This recipe uses healthy ingredients such as turkey sausage and spinach and some other easy accessible ingredients. Ingredients for 4 servings 375 g Italian style turkey sausage, casings removed 1 small onion, chopped 1 tbsp olive oil 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes 1 (540 ml) cannellini beans (white kidney beans), drained and rinsed 1 cup chicken broth or water Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 cups fresh baby spinach Read the Instructions here  

Pot Beans with Tomatoes Basil and Parmesan Cheese

Add to ❤ Favorites Beans are a good source of non-meat protein that serve as a great supporting act to other star meals. You can eat them alone or alongside some rice. Stuff them in tacos or layer them in a dip. Consider this recipe an easy weekend project that will feed you all week. Ingredients for 4-6 servings 1 pound dried beans of your choice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small yellow onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced pinch of red pepper flakes (optional) 1½ teaspoons salt black pepper, to taste 2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1 cup finely shredded fresh basil, loosely packed 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Read the Instructions here  

Baked gnocchi meatball and mozzarella bake

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 4 servings 30mls olive oil 1 medium/large red onion, diced 2-3 garlic cloves, crushed 1 small pinch chilli flakes 300g store bought turkey or beef meatballs (or make your own!) Freshly ground sea salt & black pepper 2 heaped tblspns no sodium tomato paste 2 x 400g tins cherry tomatoes 2 level tspns raw sugar 500g store bought gnocchi 1/3 cup cooking cream 1 decent handful fresh basil, torn 300g fresh cherry tomatoes 220g cherry bocconcini Handful finely grated parmesan cheese Read the Instructions here  

Loaded Black Bean Burgers

Add to ❤ Favorites These loaded black bean burgers deliver on that big flavor promise with garlic, spices like chili and cumin, a kick of heat from cayenne, and the fresh, bright flavor of cilantro. Ingredients for 4 servings 2 scallions, white and light-green parts, cut in half 2 large carrots, cut into a few pieces ½ medium red bell pepper, seeded, ribs removed, and cut into a few pieces ¼ cup (packed) fresh cilantro 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained ½ cup quick-cooking oats ½ teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder Pinch of cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon ketchup 1 large egg 3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 whole-wheat hamburger buns, split 4 leaves of romaine lettuce 1 Roma tomato, sliced 1 small red onion, thinly sliced Read the Instructions here  

Classic Sicilian Meat Roll

Add to ❤ Favorites The Classic Sicilian Meat Roll, is a simple, but company-worthy way to make a “meatloaf”, that is filled with heavenly goodness and all rolled up jellyroll-style into a beautiful, and elegantly-filled pinwheel! Ingredients for 4 servings 1 extra-large egg, lightly beaten 1 Tbl. tomato paste 1 Tbl. milk (or beef broth if you have some handy) ½ tsp. italian seasoning ½ tsp. dried oregano 2 (small to medium-sized) garlic cloves or 1 large, very finely minced ½ tsp. seasoned salt, I use Johnny’s ½ Tbl. finely chopped fresh parsley (or ½ tsp. dried) 1 slice white bread, crusts removed and bread torn into very tiny pieces 1 lb. lean ground beef, 85% works well 6 – 8 paper-thin slices prosciutto coarse ground black pepper 2 cups quality shredded mozzarella cheese, (can also use a mozzarella & provolone blend), divided Read the Instructions here  

Beef Stroganoff

Add to ❤ Favorites The rich flavours of the beef stroganoff pair really well with crisp green vegetables or a salad. I added some colour with blanched asparagus and cherry tomatoes. For a healthier twist try using natural yoghurt instead of sour cream. Ingredients for 2 servings 4 Tbs Butter 1/2 Cup Chopped Onion 1 Tbsp Garlic Paste 200 Grams Beef Chunks 200 Grams Mushrooms (Sliced) 1 Cup Beef Broth 1 Tsp Salt 1 Tsp Paprika 1 1/4 Tsp Gluten Free Plain Flour 1 Tsb Tomato Paste (Ensure gluten free) 1 1/2 Tsp Worchestershire Sauce (ensure gluten free) 1 Cup Sour Cream 1/2 Tbsp Corriander Read the Instructions here  

Grilled Cheesy Sausage Pineapple Skewers

Add to ❤ Favorites These Grilled Cheesy Sausage Pineapple Skewers are extremely easy to make, are portable and cook in about 5 minutes. Perfect for grill parties, tailgating and camping too. The mix of salty, sweet, and smoky flavors makes them a favorite every time. Served with individual disposable cups of barbecue keeps the mess down too. Ingredients for 6 servings ½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil (I used Sprouts brand) 2 teaspoons chopped fresh Oregano 1 12.8-ounce package Sprouts Old Tyme Butcher Shop Mild Italian Sausage with Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheese (4 fully cooked sausages); sliced into 1-inch pieces (5 pieces per sausage) 1 ripe Pineapple 1 large Red Onion Disposable Condiment/Snack cups 1 bottle Barbecue Sauce Bamboo Skewers Foil Read the Instructions here  

Garlic And Herb Grilled Chicken

Add to ❤ Favorites Super easy, herbaceous and garlicky oven-grilled chicken with a creamy yoghurt sauce Ingredients for 4 servings For The Chicken 4 full chicken thighs, skinned and trimmed of fat and membranes 6-8 cloves of garlic 1 ½ tsp dried thyme 1 tsp dried oregano 1 ½ tsp smoked paprika (mild), or 1 tsp chilli powder 1 tsp cumin powder ½ tsp cinnamon powder 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil 1 ½ tbsp olive oil 3 tbsp fresh coriander roughly chopped 3 tbsp lemon juice Salt For The Yoghurt Sauce 300 g Greek yoghurt or natural yoghurt drained of whey in a cheesecloth and 1 garlic clove, grated ½ tsp cumin powder Read the Instructions here