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Courgette and Basil Soup with Focaccia Toast

Add to ❤ Favorites A quick and easy soup made with courgettes, fresh basil and a hint of Parmesan. Ingredients for 4 servings 3 tbsp butter plus extra for the toast 1 large onion coarsely chopped 2 large garlic cloves crushed 1 small potato peeled and cubed 3 large courgettes sliced 1 Parmesan rind 1 litre chicken stock I use Essential Cuisine granules handful basil leaves plus extra to garnish 125 ml double cream sea salt to taste freshly ground black pepper to taste 4 slices focaccia bread Read the Instructions here  

Cheese Straws with Parmesan Gruyere and Thyme

Add to ❤ Favorites These Cheese Straws with Parmesan, Gruyere, and Thyme are a wonderful appetizer, and so easy to make with frozen puff pastry. Ingredients for 24 cheese straws 2 sheets (1 box) frozen puff pastry, defrosted overnight in the refrigerator 1 large egg and 1 tablespoon water 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese 1 teaspoon finely minced fresh thyme 1 teaspoon Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 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  

Watermelon Grilled Cheese Pizza

Add to ❤ Favorites This recipe is basically a play on flavours. I wanted something salty and savoury to balance the sweetness of watermelon. So I went with a smokey sharp cheddar cheese. Ingredients for 4 servings 12 watermelon wedges, approximately ½ inch thick fresh smoked cheddar cheese shavings fresh thyme leaves and sprigs ½ cup pistachio salt and freshly ground black pepper 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  

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  

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  

Roasted Cauliflower And Ricotta Grandma Pie

Add to ❤ Favorites A delicious deep dish pizza baked in a big tray is perfect for a party or gathering. Plant based, this Grandma Pie is gorgeous with the roasted cauliflower and all the salty punchy flavours of the Mediterranean – capers and olives dotted over mozzarella and ricotta on a thin and crispy pizza base. Ingredients for a 36 X 28 cm baking tray for the cauliflower 1 small head (700g) of cauliflower florets 1 large lemon, cut into quarters and seeded 5 garlic cloves, minced ¼ cup (45g) drained and chopped capers ¼ cup (45g) pitted and chopped green olives ¼ cup (60ml) olive oil 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes (or to taste) freshly ground black pepper for the breadcrumbs 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs ¼ cup (60ml) olive oil ½ cup grated parmesan for the pizza base 750 g unbleached baker’s flour (or regular baker’s flour) 200g semolina 2 teaspoons sea salt flakes 1 tablespoon caster sugar 1 tablespoon (12g) dried yeast 2 tablespoons olive oil extra flour for dusting to assemble 1½ cups mozzarella, grated 1 cup ricotta ½ cup freshly chopped parsley drizzle of olive oil Read the Instructions here  

Greek Lemon Orzo Salad

Add to ❤ Favorites A fabulous side, great for taking to gatherings, and substantial enough to have as a meal, this Lemon Orzo Salad tastes like a Greek Salad with a bright zesty lemon dressing! As vegetable sizes can differ, adjust the quantities to your taste. Ingredients for 6 servings 1 cup / 200g risoni / orzo pasta 350g / 12 oz cherry tomatoes, halved (or 2 large tomatoes) 2 Lebanese / Persian cucumbers, diced 150g / 5 oz firm feta, cut into ½cm/ ½” cubes ¼ – ½ red onion, cut into wedges and sliced thinly 1 green capsicum/bell pepper, cut into 3 cm / 2.25″ strips (Note 1) 150g/5oz whole black olives, seed in (adjust qty to taste) 1½ teaspoons dried oregano Dressing 2 tsp lemon zest 3 tbsp lemon juice 5 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp Dijon mustard (or other mild mustard) 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tsp sugar ½ tsp salt Black pepper Read the Instructions here  

Spinach and Feta Pita Pizza

Add to ❤ Favorites These Spinach and Feta Pita Pizzas are a great appetizer or even filling enough for a meal. Only 350 calories per pizza so you don’t have to feel guilty about anything. Ingredients for 6 servings 1 (6 ounce) jar sun-dried tomato pesto (see Note) 6 (6 inch) whole wheat pita breads 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1 bunch spinach, chopped 4 fresh mushrooms, sliced ½ cup crumbled feta cheese 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 3 tablespoons olive oil ground black pepper to taste Read the Instructions here  

One Pot Cheesy Mexican Beef and Rice

Add to ❤ Favorites This one pot recipe is easy, hearty, comfort food and it’s packed with flavor and texture from the taco-seasoned ground beef, sautéed onions, salsa, tomatoes, corn, rice, cilantro, and cheese. It has all the ingredients you’d find in a burrito, minus the wrap, and made in a skillet. Ingredients for 6 servings 2 tablespoons olive oil one pound ground beef (I used 85% lean) one small/medium sweet Vidalia or yellow onion, peeled and diced small one .25-ounce packet taco seasoning (I used medium, reduced sodium) one 14.5 ounce can petite diced tomatoes (I used no salt-added) 3/4 cup red salsa (I used medium Herdez) 3/4 cup water 3/4 cup long-grain rice, uncooked (I used white) 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste 3/4 cup corn (I used frozen, straight from freezer) 1 1/2 to 2 cups finely shredded Mexican cheese blend (or your favorite cheese blend) 3 to 4 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped avocado, guacamole, sour cream, etc. for garnishing, optional Read the Instructions here  

Stuffed Tomato Bites

Add to ❤ Favorites These zesty little mouthfuls are hollowed-out tomatoes stuffed with a mixture of spinach, ricotta, and herbs, with a bit of egg to hold it altogether. Then you bake them in a hot oven and top them with provolone, which melts beautifully all over the top. Ingredients for 5 servings 5 small tomatoes ½ cup ricotta cheese 1 egg 1 cup spinach, chopped 2 glove garlic, minced ½ teaspoon onion powder 1 tablespoon parsley, minced pinch of salt & pepper Olive oil for drizzling 2 pieces provolone cheese Read the Instructions here