Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Thingies

Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Thingies

Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Pork
Servings: 24 pieces

Ingredients

  • 1 pack bacon thin, sliced into thirds
  • 12 jalapenos fresh, 2″-3″ in size
  • 1 cream cheese softened

Instructions

  • Cut jalapenos in half, length-wise.
  • With a spoon, remove the seeds and white membrane (the source of the heat; leave a little if you like things HOT).
  • Smear softened cream cheese into each jalapeno half.
  • Wrap jalapeno with bacon piece (1/3 slice).
  • Secure by sticking toothpick through the middle (at this point you can freeze them, uncooked, in a Ziploc bag for later use).
  • Bake on a pan with a rack in a 375° oven for 20-25 minutes. You don’t want the bacon to shrink so much it starts to squeeze the jalapeno. If after 20 minutes, the bacon doesn’t look brown enough, just turn on the broiler for a couple of minutes to finish it off.
  • Serve immediately if you want ’em hot, or they’re great at room temperature.

Notes

Source: thepioneerwoman.com

Eggplant Parmesan

Eggplant Parmesan

Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time35 mins
Total Time50 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Vegetarian
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 1 eggplant large
  • 10-12 mushrooms medium sized, sliced
  • pasta sauce no added vegetables, plain
  • 1/2 lb mozzarella cheese shredded
  • italian breadcrumbs
  • vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs
  • salt optional

Instructions

  • Slice the eggplant about 1/2″ thick. Throw away both ends of the eggplant.
  • Beat the eggs together in a flat bowl (cereal bowl; salad plate). Use another bowl (same type) and fill about 1/4″ with breadcrumbs.
  • Cover a slice of the eggplant, one at a time, with the egg and let excess drip off. Then lay the slice in the breadcrumbs, covering both sides. Repeat this process, adding more breadcrumbs as needed. If you fill the bowl with too many breadcrumbs at one time, the crumbs will get sticky and chunky.
  • Add oil to a medium fry pan, but just enough to coat the bottom. Brown each slice; you can brown about 4-5 slices at a time. Don’t overcook; just let them get crispy on the outside. Add oil as necessary; don’t let pan dry out or burn.
  • Transfer slices to a paper towel. Once all are browned, place a layer in the bottom of a rectangular casserole dish (approx 9×11 dish). Top with half of a jar of sauce. Add the sliced mushrooms and a couple handfulls of cheese. Add another layer of eggplant and the rest of the sauce. Cover with foil and put in a 375° oven for 15 minutes. Add another couple handfulls of cheese and bake uncovered for about 8-10 minutes.

Spicy Romano Chicken with Artichoke Hearts and Sundried Tomatoes

Spicy Romano Chicken with Artichoke Hearts and Sundried Tomatoes

Cook Time20 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Chicken, Pasta
Servings: 8 people

Ingredients

THE SAUCE

  • 3 cups heavy cream
  • 4 T butter
  • 3 tsp salt
  • 3/4 T pepper
  • 1/4 cup romano cheese
  • 3/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1-2 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • cayenne pepper optional

INGREDIENTS

  • 10 oz bowtie pasta cooked and drained, al dente
  • 1 1/2 T butter melted
  • 1/2 cup mushrooms sliced
  • 1/4 cup green onions sliced
  • 1 small jar artichoke hearts drained
  • 7-8 oz chicken precooked, grilled, sliced
  • 1/8 cup sundried tomatoes chopped
  • 1 oz heavy cream

Instructions

To Prepare The Sauce:

  • Melt butter in saute pan or skillet. Add cream, salt and pepper, heat to a boil. Remove from heat and fold into cheeses and cayenne pepper. Set aside.

For Ingredients:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter, then add mushrooms, green onions and sundried tomatoes. Stir for one minute. Next add artichokes and chicken. Stir. Stir in 1 oz heavy cream and 1/2 of the sauce. Add bowtie pasta followed by the rest of the sauce. Stir gently. Serve

Healthy Pesto Pasta

Healthy Pesto Pasta

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Pasta

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups basil leaves packed
  • 3 T pine nuts
  • 1 T olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese plus 2T

Instructions

  • In food processor or blender combine all ingredients except parmesan. Puree until smooth. Add 1/2 cup cheese and puree 30 more seconds. Toss with pasta and add rest of cheese.

Notes

Source: Carole Garrett

Basic Pesto Pasta

Basic Pesto Pasta

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Pasta

Ingredients

  • 2 cups basil leaves packed
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts toasted
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 6-8 T olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Process basil, garlic, pine nuts, and cheese until chopped. With food processor running, add oil in a steady stream until mixture is smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste. Toss with pasta.

Notes

Source: Carole Garrett

Chicken Noodle Soup

Chicken Noodle Soup

Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken, Soup
Servings: 6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs chicken cut up
  • 1 T salt
  • water to cover
  • 1 cup carrots sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups celery with leaves, chopped
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
  • 1 T parsley flakes
  • 2 cups noodles uncooked (about 1/4 lb)

Instructions

  • Simmer the chicken until tender in salted water in a covered saucepan (a frying chicken will take about 45 minutes). Remove the chicken from the broth & cool. Remove the skin and bones; chop the meat.
  • Skim most of the fat from the broth. Add water, if needed, to make five cups & bring to a boil. Add chicken, vegetables, and poultry seasoning. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add parsley and noodles & simmer uncovered 10 minutes or until noodles are tender.

Pasta with Pesto Cream Sauce

Pasta with Pesto Cream Sauce

Prep Time6 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time16 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Pasta
Servings: 8 people

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup basil leaves fresh
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 3 T pine nuts
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 T butter
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated (additional)
  • 12 oz pasta (cavitappi, fusili, etc)
  • 2 whole tomatoes diced

Instructions

  • Cook pasta until al dente.
  • Add basil leaves, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and salt & pepper to a food processor or blender. Turn machine on, then drizzle in olive oil while it mixes. Continue blending until combined, adding additional olive oil if needed. Set aside.
  • Heat cream and butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add pesto and stir.
  • Drain pasta and place in a serving bowl. Pour pesto cream over the top. Toss to combine.
  • Add diced tomatoes and toss quickly. Serve immediately.

Roasted Asparagus

Roasted Asparagus

Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time35 mins
Course: Side Dish
Keyword: Vegetarian
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs asparagus fresh
  • olive oil
  • kosher salt
  • pepper freshly ground

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°.
  • Break off the tough ends of the asparagus and, if they’re thick, peel them. Place the asparagus on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, then toss to coat the asparagus completely. Spread the asparagus in a single layer and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper.
  • Roast the asparagus for 25 minutes, until tender but still crisp.

Steak with Burgundy Mushroom Sauce

Steak with Burgundy Mushroom Sauce

Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Steak
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 4 whole steaks (sirloin, ribeye, etc.)
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 lb white mushrooms sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 whole green onions sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups red wine (burgundy, merlot, cab, etc.)
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • parsley fresh, minced, to taste

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, melt butter over high heat. Throw in mushrooms, garlic and green onions and cook, stirring occasionally until mushrooms are nice and golden.
  • Pour in wine and stir, scraping bottom of the pan. Allow to cook for several minutes or until liquid is reduced bu at least half.
  • At the end, add 1 tablespoon butter and stir into sauce. Add parsley and stir together. Don't be afraid to splash in a little more wine if needed.
  • Fry a steak in a separate skillet until medium rare.
  • Spoon mushroom sauce over the top

Notes

Source: thepeionnerwoman.com

Honey Dijon Chicken

Honey Dijon Chicken

Cook Time20 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp butter
  • 4 whole chicken breasts skinless, boneless
  • 1 can Campbell's Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup regular or 98% fat free
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard country-style
  • 1 tbsp white wine
  • 1 tsp parsley flakes
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp tarragon leaves crushed
  • dash garlic powder
  • 4 cups rice hot, cooked
  • 1/4 cup pecans chopped, toasted

Instructions

  • Heat butter in skillet. Add chicked and cook until browned.
  • Add soup, milk, honey, mustard, wine, parsley, sugar, onion powder, tarragon and garlic powder. Heat to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat for 5 minutes or until done.
  • Serve with rice. Sprinkle with pecans.

Notes

Source: Campbell’s Kitchen