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Chicken Tortellini Soup

Posted on September 11, 2023 by looper
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Chicken Tortellini Soup

A comforting chicken tortellini soup with chicken breast, cheese tortellini, carrots, celery, peas, and onion. Paprika and Italian seasoning flavor the chicken broth for an easy, hearty soup.
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Course Soup
Status Tried & True
Servings 10
Calories 260 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 red onion
  • 3 stalk celery
  • 3 carrot
  • 2 chicken breast
  • 1.5 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 C peas
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 8 C chicken broth
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1.5 tbsp italian seasoning
  • 19 oz cheese tortellini
  • 1 C half and half

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 11gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 1204mgPotassium: 224mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 3423IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 139mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chicken, tortellini
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Mediterranean Spicy Spinach and Lentil Soup

Posted on September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 by looper
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Mediterranean Spicy Spinach and Lentil Soup

A Mediterranean-inspired lentil soup with spinach, onion, garlic, coriander, cumin, sumac, mint, and crushed red pepper. Black lentils simmer in vegetable broth before the soup is brightened with lime juice and fresh parsley.
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Course Soup
Cuisine Mediterranean
Status Tried & True
Servings 6
Calories 207 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • extra virgin olive oil I used Hojiblanca Spanish EVOO
  • 1 large yellow onion finely chopped
  • 1 large garlic clove chopped
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • 1 ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 ½ teaspoon sumac
  • 1 ½ teaspoon crushed red peppers
  • 2 teaspoon dried mint flakes
  • Pinch of sugar
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 3 cups water more if needed
  • 12 ounces frozen cut leaf spinach no need to thaw
  • 1 ½ cups black lentils rinsed
  • 1 lime juice of
  • 2 cups chopped flat leaf parsley

Instructions
 

  • In a large ceramic or cast iron pot, heat 2 tablespoon olive oil. Add the chopped onions and sautee until golden brown. Add the garlic, all the spices, dried mint, sugar and flour. Cook for about 2 minutes on medium heat stirring regularly.
  • Now add the broth and water. Raise the heat to high and bring the liquid to a rolling boil; add the frozen spinach and the lentils. Cook for 5 minutes on high heat then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until the lentils are fully cooked to tender. (Partway through cooking, check the liquid levels, and if you need to add a little bit of hot water.)
  • Once the lentils are fully cooked, stir in the lime juice and chopped parsley. Remove from the heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes or so. Serve hot with pita bread or your favorite rustic Italian bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 207kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 16gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 67mgPotassium: 487mgFiber: 14gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 7018IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 135mgIron: 7mg
Keyword lentils, spinach
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Chickpea Curry

Posted on August 7, 2023August 7, 2023 by looper
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Chickpea Curry

A hearty chickpea curry with bell pepper, jalapeño, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, and warm curry spices. Chickpeas simmer in the spiced sauce for a satisfying vegetable-forward main dish.
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Course Main Course
Status Tried & True
Servings 4
Calories 472 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 green bell peppers stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 jalapeño chile stemmed, seeded, and minced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 2 cans chickpeas 15-ounce; rinsed
  • 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 14-ounce can coconut milk

Instructions
 

  • Serve with rice and chopped fresh cilantro.
  • Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add bell peppers, 1½ teaspoons salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper and cook until bell peppers are beginning to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add jalapeño, garlic, ginger, and curry powder and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add chickpeas, tomatoes and their juice, and coconut milk and bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until bell peppers are tender and flavors have melded, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 472kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 13gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.04gSodium: 34mgPotassium: 883mgFiber: 11gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 426IUVitamin C: 65mgCalcium: 122mgIron: 8mg
Keyword curry, main-dishes-vegetarian
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Moroccan-Style Turkey Meatballs

Posted on July 29, 2023July 29, 2023 by looper
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Moroccan-Style Turkey Meatballs

Moroccan-style turkey meatballs seasoned with cilantro, parsley, paprika, cumin, coriander, and other warm spices. The mixture uses bread, Parmesan, and gelatin to keep the meatballs tender and flavorful.
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Course Main Course
Cuisine Moroccan
Status Tried & True
Servings 5
Calories 331 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 slices hearty white sandwich bread torn into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 ½ teaspoons unflavored gelatin
  • 1 ounce Parmesan cheese grated (1/2 cup)
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • Salt and pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 carrots peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 anchovy fillets rinsed and patted dry
  • 1 ½ pounds 85 or 93 percent lean ground turkey
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 1 onion cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ¼ teaspoon saffron threads crumbled

Instructions
 

  • Pulse bread in food processor until finely ground, 10 to 15 pulses; transfer bread crumbs to large bowl. Add gelatin, Parmesan, 2 tablespoons cilantro, parsley, 2 teaspoons paprika, cumin, coriander, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne and mix until thoroughly combined. Pulse carrots and anchovies in food processor until carrots are chopped fine, 10 to 15 pulses. Add carrot mixture, turkey, and egg to bowl with bread-crumb mixture and mix with your hands until thoroughly combined. Divide mixture into 16 portions (about 1/4 cup each). Using your hands, roll each portion into ball; transfer meatballs to plate and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  • Pulse onion in food processor until finely chopped, 10 to 15 pulses. Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add meatballs and cook until well browned all over, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer meatballs to paper towel–lined plate, leaving fat in skillet.
  • Add tomato paste, ginger, and onion to skillet and cook, stirring constantly, until onion is softened, about 4 minutes. Increase heat to high; add broth, saffron, ¼ cup cilantro, remaining 1 teaspoon paprika, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon cayenne; and bring to simmer. Return meatballs to skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until meatballs register 160 degrees, 12 to 15 minutes, turning meatballs once. Transfer meatballs to platter, increase heat to medium-high, and simmer sauce until slightly thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Pour sauce over meatballs, garnish with remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro, and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 331kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 38gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 474mgPotassium: 694mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5284IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 127mgIron: 3mg
Keyword main-dishes-poultry, meatballs
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Marinara Sauce

Posted on June 12, 2023June 13, 2023 by looper
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Marinara Sauce

A straightforward marinara sauce made with whole peeled tomatoes, onion, garlic, olive oil, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Simmering the simple ingredients creates a versatile tomato sauce for pasta and more.
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Course Condiment
Status Tried & True
Servings 32 tbsp
Calories 14 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 28 ounces whole peeled tomatoes san marzano
  • 1 medium yellow onion peeled, diced
  • 2 large cloves garlic peeled, minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the tomatoes, onion, garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes 
  • Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium-high heat, then lower the heat to keep the sauce at a slow, steady simmer for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally
  • Remove from heat and immersion blend. Serve after slightly cooling

Nutrition

Calories: 14kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 36mgPotassium: 53mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword sauce, sauces-sauces-gravies
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Jalapeno Artichoke Dip

Posted on June 12, 2023 by looper
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Jalapeno Artichoke Dip

A hot, creamy artichoke dip with cream cheese, sour cream, yogurt, Parmesan, mozzarella, garlic, and jalapeño. Rich cheese and artichokes are balanced by a gentle peppery kick.
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Course Appetizer
Status Tried & True
Servings 7
Calories 211 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz. cream cheese well softened
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup homemade yogurt
  • 1 garlic clove minced (1 tsp)
  • 2/3 cup parmesan cheese finely shredded
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese finely shredded
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1 can quartered artichoke hearts 14 oz; drained, chopped
  • 4 tbsp pickled jalapeno diced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a small (1 quart) baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a mixing bowl stir together cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, parmesan, mozzarella and pepper.
  • Stir in artichokes and spinach.
  • Spread mixture evenly into prepared baking dish. Bake in preheated oven until heated through and melty, about 20 minutes.
  • Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers or toasted baguette slices

Nutrition

Calories: 211kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 9gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 614mgPotassium: 91mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 712IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 203mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword artichokes, jalapeno, sides-appetizers
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Eggplant Meatball

Posted on June 12, 2023June 13, 2023 by looper
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Eggplant Meatballs

Savory eggplant meatballs made with roasted eggplant, breadcrumbs, eggs, Parmesan, and mozzarella. They turn tender roasted eggplant into cheesy, Italian-inspired meatless bites.
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Course Main Course
Status Tried & True
Servings 4 meatballs
Calories 115 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 each eggplant
  • 1/2 C bread crumbs italian
  • 2 each egg
  • 1/3 C parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 C mozzarella cheese

Instructions
 

  • peel and slice eggplant (1/4 – 1/2") slices. salt and roast at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.
  • mince eggplant slices in a food processor
  • add all ingredients and mix. form a "cup" of the mixture in your hand. stuff inside with mozzarella cheese. finish making a ball by adding additional mixture to top and form to shape.
  • fry meatball, until crisp on all sides and cheese is melted inside
  • Serve with homemade marinara

Nutrition

Calories: 115kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 7gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 292mgPotassium: 42mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 131IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 171mgIron: 1mg
Keyword main-dishes-vegetarian, meatballs
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Sourdough Soft Pretzels

Posted on June 12, 2023June 12, 2023 by looper
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Sourdough Soft Pretzels

Soft sourdough pretzels made with sourdough discard, bread flour, milk powder, butter, and a touch of sugar. The shaped pretzels are dipped before baking for a chewy crust and tender interior.
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Course Bread
Status Tried & True
Servings 12 pretzels
Calories 175 kcal

Ingredients
  

Pretzels

  • 198 g water
  • 227 g sourdough starter unfed/discard
  • 360 g Bread Flour Unbleached
  • 28 g nonfat dry milk
  • 14 g granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast

Topping

  • 14 g granulated sugar
  • 28 g water
  • salt
  • 28 g butter melted, optional

Instructions
 

  • Prepare a baking sheet by spraying it with vegetable oil spray, or lining it with parchment paper. If you’re not using King Arthur Flour’s brand, grease the parchment with vegetable oil spray to make double-sure the pretzels won’t stick.
  • Weigh your flour; or measure it by gently spooning it into a cup, then sweeping off any excess. Mix and knead the dough ingredients — by hand, mixer, or bread machine — to make a cohesive, fairly smooth dough. It should be slightly sticky; if it seems dry, knead in an additional tablespoon or two of water.
  • Cover the dough and let it rest for 45 minutes. It will rise minimally. Towards the end of the rising time, preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly greased work surface, fold it over a few times to gently deflate it, then divide it into 12 pieces, each weighing about 2 1/4 to 2 1/2 ounces.
  • Roll each piece of dough into an 18″ rope. Shape each rope into a pretzel.
  • Dissolve the malt in the water. Brush the pretzels with the solution, and sprinkle lightly with coarse pretzel salt.
  • Bake the pretzels for 25 to 30 minutes, until they’re a light golden brown. Note: This is correct; there’s no need to let the shaped pretzels rise before baking.
  • Remove the pretzels from the oven, and brush with melted butter.

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 329mgPotassium: 92mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 139IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword pretzels, sourdough
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Egg Yolk Pasta

Posted on June 11, 2023June 13, 2023 by looper
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Egg Yolk Pasta

Fresh homemade pasta dough enriched with eggs, olive oil, and a little water. After resting, the dough is rolled through a pasta machine and cut into the desired shape.
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Course Main Course
Status Tried & True
Servings 8
Calories 188 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 400 gram flour pasta, 00
  • 4 ea egg
  • 4 tsp olive oil
  • 4 tsp water

Instructions
 

  • Whisk egg, oil and water. Add liquid to flour. Mix well. Wrap and rest 30 mins.
  • divide into 4 pieces. Process through pasta mill.

Nutrition

Calories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 7gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 2mgPotassium: 182mgFiber: 5gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 7IUCalcium: 17mgIron: 2mg
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Paster Souse

Posted on June 11, 2023June 11, 2023 by looper
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Paster Souse

A hearty meat sauce made with ground beef, sausage, onion, garlic, tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. Slow simmering brings the savory meat and tomato flavors together into a rich sauce.
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Course Condiment
Status Tried & True
Servings 12
Calories 212 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb sausage
  • 1 ea onion diced
  • 5 clove garlic minced
  • 24 oz diced tomato
  • 5 oz tomato paste
  • 3 ea bay leaf
  • 3 tbsp italian seasoning
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil to shimmering in a dutch oven. Add onion and saute until softened. Add minced garlic. Cook for an additional minute.
  • Add ground beef and sausage. Cook until brown.
  • Add tomatoes and tomato paste. Add italian seasoning and bay leaf. Simmer, stirring occasionally for 30 mins.

Nutrition

Calories: 212kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 15gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 365mgPotassium: 472mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 298IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 3mg
Keyword pasta, sauce
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