Baked SpaghettiBaked spaghetti casserole is the less difficult relative of lasagna! Layer pasta with a tomato sausage and mushroom sauce. Bake until the ricotta, Parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses melt to perfection.Ingredients :3/4 pound vermicelli pasta or thin spaghetti1 pound sweet Italian sausage (casings removed)1/4 pound chopped shiitake or cremini mushrooms1 medium onion, chopped, about 1 1/2 cups2 cloves garlic, minced1/4 teaspoon red pepper...
Simple Cauliflower SoupThis easy cauliflower soup has only five ingredients, including salt! It's a quick and simple weeknight supper that can be dressed up or down. Dinner is ready!Ingredients :Kosher salt1 head cauliflower, cut into florets1 quart water2 tbsp unsalted butter (more if the cauliflower is particularly large)Extra virgin olive oilChopped chivesSTEPS : 1. In salted water, cook the cauliflower florets :In...
Broccoli Apple SoupThis broccoli soup is unexpectedly velvety without any cream since apples are used to give it body.Ingredients :3 or 4 stemmed broccoli heads in 1 huge bunch3 tablespoons butter1 cup yellow or white onion, thinly sliced or finely chopped1 nice cooking apple, peeled, cored, and chopped (a non-tart apple such a Jonagold, Golden Delicious, or McIntosh)3 cups chicken stock1 cup of...
Baked Chicken MarinaraBaked Chicken Marinara - chicken pieces coated with Parmesan and bread crumbs, fried, and topped with melted Mozzarella. A tasty substitute for chicken parmesan.Ingredients :Sauce2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil3 shallots, peeled, finely chopped4 garlic cloves, chopped finely (approximately 4 tablespoons)1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes2 teaspoons dried oregano1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/2 cup chopped fresh basilChicken3/4 cup breadcrumbs3/4 cup grated...
