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Easy ricotta cheese stuffed shells with spinach

Add to ❤ Favorites These cheese stuffed shells include spinach and smoked salmon, and are baked in a slightly spicy balsamic tomato sauce. Ingredients for 3 servings Stuffing: 12 jumbo pasta shells 16 ounces ricotta cheese 6 ounces smoked salmon, roughly broken up 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, roughly chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt Sauce: 15 ounce can tomato sauce 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon cayenne Read the Instructions here  

Butternut Squash and Sage Pesto Grilled Cheese

Add to ❤ Favorites This Butternut Squash and Sage Pesto Grilled Cheese is an unusual but delicious twist on a grilled cheese sandwich! Ingredients for 4 servings 2 slices good quality bread (I like the sourdough from a local bakery, or the Market Pantry bread from Target) Butternut Squash and Sage Pesto ½ cup shredded Fontina cheese Caramelized onions (optional) Roasted butternut squash or other winter vegetables (optional) Read the Instructions here  

Classic Monte Cristo

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 2 servings 4 slices thick cut Texas Toast (or thick cut brioche) 2 large eggs 1/4 cup milk 1/2 tsp black pepper 6 thin slices baked ham 4 sliced Gruyere cheese 2 tsp Dijon mustard 4 tsp raspberry preserves 2 tsp butter, unsalted Confectioners’ sugar for dusting *optional maple syrup Read the Instructions here  

Caramelized Onion Dip

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 12 servings 2 teaspoons olive oil 4 cups (about 2 large onions) onion, chopped 3/4 teaspoon fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried thyme ¼ teaspoon salt ¾ cup light (not fat free) sour cream 1/3 cup (about 1 ½ ounces) Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated 1/3 cup (3 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Pinch of cayenne pepper ¼ teaspoon soy sauce Read the Instructions here  

Sweet Potato and Chicken Sausage Breakfast Skillet

Add to ❤ Favorites Everything you love about breakfast all in one pan… a well-balanced, tasty meal for any time of day! Ingredients for 6 servings 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, diced 2 peppers, diced (I prefer red and yellow for color) 4 cloves garlic, minced 2/3 pounds spicy chicken sausage 4 cups shredded sweet potatoes (about 2 medium-sized potatoes) 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese 6 eggs 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon peppe Read the Instructions here  

Baked Mostaccioli

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 6 servings Mostaccioli – 1 (16 Ounce) Box Sweet Italian Sausage, Casing Removed – 1 1/2 Pounds Yellow Onion, Chopped – 2 Cups Garlic, Minced – 1 Tablespoon Dried Italian Seasoning – 1 1/2 Tablespoon Salt – 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper – 3/4 teaspoon Spaghetti Sauce – 1 (24 Ounce) Jar Alfredo Sauce – 1 (15 Ounce) Jar Mozzarella, Shredded~Divided – 16 Ounces Parmesan cheese Read the Instructions here  

Cajun Hash Brown Casserole

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 8-10 servings 2-1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken 1 (14-oz) package smoked turkey sausage (can use regular), sliced 1 Tbsp olive or vegetable oil 2 (10.75-oz) cans cream of chicken soup 2 cups sour cream 2 to 3 Tbsp Cajun/Creole seasoning 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1 (32-oz) package frozen hash browns Read the Instructions here  

Broccoli Rabe and Turkey Sausage Lasagna

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 8 servings For Sausage: 1 pound lean ground turkey 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes For Lasagna: 1 (24 ounce) jar no sugar added marinara sauce 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small yellow onion, chopped 3 clove garlic, minced 1 cup mushrooms, diced small 6 cups broccoli rabe, chopped, stems removed 2 cups baby spinach, finely chopped 1 egg white 1/2 cup low-fat grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese 1 1/2 cup part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese 1 pound (or one box) whole wheat lasagna noodles, cooked Read the Instructions here  

Cheesy Italian Baked Cannelini Beans

Add to ❤ Favorites These Cheesy Italian Baked Cannelini Beans are not your traditional way to serve baked beans! Ingredients for 6-8 servings 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup coarsely chopped yellow onion 3 cloves garlic, sliced 1 28 ounce can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes, undrained 1/4 cup fresh rosemary leaves, coarsely chopped, plus additional for garnish 3 15 ounce cans Bush’s cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Crushed red pepper flakes (optional) Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup cup shredded Fontina cheese Read the Instructions here  

French Dip Pinwheels

Add to ❤ Favorites French Dip Pinwheels – this easy recipe starts with pizza dough and is perfect for an appetizer or easy dinner. The sauce is the best part! Ingredients for 8-16 rolls 1 roll pizza crust (or a pizza crust suitable for a 10-12″ pizza) Approximately 5 ounces deli roast beef Approximately 8-10 slices provolone cheese 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 medium onion, diced (about 1/2 cup) 1 clove garlic, minced 2 cups beef stock (I like using low-sodium) 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons soy sauce 2 beef bullion cubes, optional but adds great flavor Salt and pepper, to taste Read the Instructions here  

Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread

Add to ❤ Favorites Cheesy Garlic Bread is the perfect side dish for pasta night. And this recipe is about as easy as they come! Cheese makes everything better. Ingredients for 2 french bread loaf halves 1 loaf french bread 1/2 c. butter, softened 2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. dried parsley 2 c. grated mozzarella cheese 1/2 c. grated parmesan cheese fresh parsley (optional garnish) Read the Instructions here  

Wedge Salad

Add to ❤ Favorites Simple Wedge Salad with bacon and blue cheese that’s a delight to eat on it’s own or as a side dish … Ingredients 1 head of iceberg lettuce,chilled and cut into wedges 4 slices of bacon, cooked, cooled and crumbled 1 large tomato, chopped 1 onion, sliced ¼ cup of corn kernels crumbled bleu cheese for garnish Creamy Garlic Dressing 1 cup sour cream 6 cloves garlic chopped finely ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 tbsp lemon juice or calamansi juice salt and pepper to taste Read the Instructions here