Cast Iron Skillet Banitsa

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Mint & Basil Pasta

Saute zucchini

Boil rotini pasta

combine zucchini, pasta, some warm water, a bit of olive oil, salt, good amount of fresh mint, good amount of fresh basil, a bit of lemon juice, some lemon zest. Serve onto plates, top with black pepper and crumbled feta

Adapted from Whole-Wheat Shells with Asparagus, Peas, Feta, and Mint

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Mushroom Stroganoff

Two variants on a similar recipe

(1) Unmixed

Stir fry quartered mushrooms with butter, salt, pepper, onions or green onions
Prepare egg noodles according to package
Serve mushrooms on top of egg noodles with a side of sour cream

(2) Mixed

2 cups, cooked egg noodles
10.75 oz can 98% fat free cream of mushroom soup
1/2 box of mushrooms
1/2 cup lowfat sour cream
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1/4 package Morningstar Farms Grillers Recipe Crumbles
1/2 onion
To taste black pepper

Directions
1. Prepare noodles according to package.
2. In a skillet, combine Crumbles and mushrooms and onions and heat over low-medium heat.
3. Add broth and continue heating.
4. Add spices and soup and bring to low boil.
5. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
6. Remove from heat, add sour cream and noodle. If sauce is too thick, add broth until desired viscosity is reached.

Monday, May 30, 2011

Pasta with Shrimp and Zucchini

pasta gamberi e zucchine

Julienne 2 zucchini in one pan with olive oil. Set aside.
Saute shrimp with olive oil.
Once shrimp is cooked, add zucchini, 2 pinches of crushed saffron, salt, and heavy cream. Allow to simmer.
Boil penne pasta in separate pot.
Add pasta to sauce, stir, and serve.