Recipes, Recipes, Recipes (2024)

Recipe of the Day: Baked Zucchini Spirals and MeatballsParmesan

September 9, 2018 by mylifeofcrime

Baked Zucchini Spirals and Meatballs Parmesan

Ingredients
1 (12-ounce) package Little Green Sprout’s Organics Veggie Spirals Zucchini or Green Giant Veggie Spirals™ Zucchini
8 ounces fully cooked turkey meatballs
1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup tomato sauce (1/4 cup for topping)
1/3 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
2 Tablespoons plus 1 Tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (1 Tablespoon for topping)

Directions
1 Preheat oven to 350°F.

2 Cook Zucchini Veggie Spirals™ according to package directions and drain very well. Keep warm.

3 If store-bought, cook the meatballs according to the package directions. If home-made, heat until warmed through.

4 Mix all ingredients together in a medium sized bowl, except sauce and cheese for topping.

5 Spray an oven proof baking dish (1.5 quart or 8”x8”), with nonstick cooking spray and place the mixed ingredients in the baking dish. Top the dish with the extra sauce and cheese.

6 Place into the preheated oven until bubbling, about 15 minutes. Serve hot.

When cooking Zucchini Veggie Spirals™, always drain well before serving or adding to your favorite sauce. Use paper towels to pat dry and soak excess water. Replace the meatballs with cooked ground beef, turkey, or Italian sausage for a Bolognese style sauce.

Recipe of the Day: Tomato Peach Salad withRicotta

September 1, 2018 by mylifeofcrime

Tomato Peach Salad with Ricotta

Ingredients
3 tablespoons sliced almonds
4 ripe but firm yellow peaches
4 tomatoes, preferably a mix of large heirloom tomatoes
2 cups fresh basil leaves, plus small leaves, for garnish
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
6 tablespoons ricotta cheese

Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the almonds out on a baking sheet and bake until light golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Cut an “x” in the bottoms of the peaches and tomatoes. Carefully add the peaches to the water and boil until the skins just start to peel back, about 1 minute. Remove with a slotted spoon. Repeat with the tomatoes, boiling for about 15 seconds. Set aside.

Add the basil to the boiling water and cook until just wilted and bright green, about 15 seconds. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a blender and puree until smooth. With the machine running, add the olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.

Peel and pit the peaches; peel the tomatoes. Cut both into 1/2-inch slices.

Spread the basil puree on a serving platter. Arrange the peaches and tomatoes on top. Sprinkle with the lemon juice and dollop the ricotta on top. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Top with the toasted almonds, garnish with whole basil leaves and serve.

Recipe of the Day: Creamy Tomato Shrimp RotiniPasta

August 29, 2018 by mylifeofcrime

Creamy Tomato Shrimp Rotini Pasta

Ingredients
for 3 servings

3 tablespoons butter
2 lb shrimp, deveined and peeled
1 cup tomato, chopped
½ cup green onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper
1 cup milk
1 ¼ cups rotini pasta

Preparation
Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat.

Cook the shrimp until pink.

Add the tomato, green onion, chili powder, parsley, salt, and pepper, stirring until evenly mixed.

Pour in the milk, bringing to a boil.

Stir in the cooked pasta until well-coated.

Enjoy!

Recipe of the Day: Cheesy Chicken Alfredo PastaBake

August 28, 2018 by mylifeofcrime

Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake

Ingredients
for 6 servings

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 chicken breasts, cubed
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 ½ cups chicken broth
2 ½ cups heavy cream
1 lb penne pasta, uncooked
2 cups parmesan cheese
2 cups mozzarella cheese
1 handful fresh parsley, chopped

Preparation
In a pot, heat oil and add chicken.

Season chicken with salt and pepper.

Add garlic, then brown the chicken.

Add broth, heavy cream, and pasta, and bring to a boil.

Cover and reduce the heat to a simmer for 15-20 min.

Turn off heat and stir in 1 ½ cups (165 grams) of parmesan cheese.

Pour half of the pasta into a greased 11×7 inch or 9×13 inch (28×18 cm or 33×23 cm) baking dish.

Sprinkle evenly with 1 cup (115 grams) of mozzarella cheese.

Layer the remaining half of the pasta evenly on top. Sprinkle evenly with 1 cup of mozzarella (115 grams) and ½ cup (55 grams) of parmesan.

Broil 10 – 15 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown. Remove and sprinkle with fresh parsley.

Serve warm and enjoy!

Recipe of the Day: Penne AllaVodka

August 27, 2018 by mylifeofcrime

Penne Alla Vodka

Ingredients
for 3 servings

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 lb ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
28 oz crushed tomato, 1 can
½ cup vodka
½ teaspoon red chili flake
½ cup heavy cream
4 cups penne pasta
fresh parsley, to garnish
Parmesan, to garnish

Preparation
Heat oil in a large pot over high heat. Cook onion until translucent.

Add beef, salt, and pepper, cooking until all the moisture has evaporated and the beef is browned.

Add crushed tomatoes, vodka, and chili flakes, stirring and cooking until half of the liquid has evaporated and the sauce has reduced.

Add cream, stirring until evenly incorporated.

Stir in pasta until evenly coated.

Serve with parsley and parmesan.

Enjoy!

Recipe of the Day: Cajun ChickenAlfredo

August 26, 2018 by mylifeofcrime

Cajun Chicken Alfredo

Ingredients
for 3 servings

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup cooked sausage, sliced
2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
2 cups heavy cream
4 cups penne pasta, cooked
1 cup parmesan cheese
¼ cup fresh parsley

Preparation
Heat oil in a large pot over high heat. Cook the garlic, sausage, and chicken until garlic starts to brown and the chicken is no longer pink.

Sprinkle over the Cajun seasoning and stir to evenly coat the sausage and chicken.

Add the cream, and bring to a boil.

Add the pasta, stirring until evenly mixed.

To finish, add parmesan and parsley, stirring until cheese melts and pasta is coated with a thick sauce.

Serve.
Enjoy!

Recipe of the Day: Sheet Pan CapreseChicken

August 25, 2018 by mylifeofcrime

Sheet Pan Caprese Chicken

Total:40 min
Active: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Level: Easy

Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 pints cherry tomatoes
6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3 pounds)
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
One 1-pound ball fresh mozzarella, sliced into 6 rounds
10 fresh basil leaves, torn
Baby arugula, for serving
Crusty bread, for serving

Directions
Watch how to make this recipe.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of oil onto a rimmed baking sheet and use your fingers to evenly spread it out and coat the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle with the Italian seasoning, 1 tablespoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Scatter the cherry tomatoes on the baking sheet and shake it back and forth so they become evenly coated in the oil and seasoning. Arrange the chicken in the center of the baking sheet, pushing the tomatoes out to the perimeter, and drizzle the chicken with the remaining tablespoon of oil.

Bake until the tomatoes are soft, blistered and begin to burst, 20 to 25 minutes.

Meanwhile, add the vinegar to a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Lower the heat to medium and simmer until the vinegar has reduced by half and is thick enough to coat back of the spoon, 7 to 8 minutes.

Remove the baking sheet from the oven and drape a slice of mozzarella over each chicken breast. Bake until the cheese melts and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast has reached 160 degrees F, 5 to 7 minutes (the chicken will carryover cook to 165 F).

Sprinkle the chicken and tomatoes with the basil and drizzle with the balsamic reduction. Spoon the collected pan juices over the tomatoes and chicken. Serve on a bed of arugula and with crusty bread to mop up the pan juices.

Recipe found here: Sheet Pan Caprese Chicken

Recipe of the Day: Peas with Shallots andPancetta

August 23, 2018 by mylifeofcrime

Peas with Shallots and Pancetta

Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound pancetta, cut into small dice
3 shallots, halved and thinly sliced
Pinch red pepper flakes
1 pound frozen peas, thawed

Directions
Heat the oil in a large high sided saute pan over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook until golden brown and the fat has rendered. Remove the pancetta to a plate lined with paper towels.

Add the shallots and red pepper flakes to the pan and cook until soft. Add the peas and cook until warmed through. Transfer to a large bowl and top with the crisp pancetta.

Total:20 min
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Level: Easy

Recipe of the Day: Chicken FriedSteak

August 21, 2018 by mylifeofcrime

Chicken Fried Steak

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups, plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 (4-ounce) tenderized beef round steak (have butcher run them through cubing machine)
1 teaspoon Paula Deen’s House Seasoning
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
4 cups hot water
1/2 teaspoon monosodium glutamate (recommended: Accent), optional
1 bunch green onions, or 1 medium yellow onion, sliced

Directions
Combine 1 1/2 cups flour and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle 1 side of the meat with the House Seasoning and the other side with the seasoning salt, and then dredge the meat in the flour mixture. Heat 1/2 cup oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 or 4 of the steaks to the hot oil, and fry until browned, about 5-6 minutes per side. Remove each steak to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with the remaining steaks, adding up to 1/4 cup more oil, as needed.

Make the gravy by adding the 2 tablespoons remaining flour to the pan drippings, scraping the bottom with a wooden spoon. Stir in the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and the salt. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring frequently, until the flour is medium brown and the mixture is bubbly. Slowly add the water and the monosodium glutamate, if using, stirring constantly. Return the steaks to the skillet and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low, and place the onions on top of the steaks. Cover the pan, and let simmer for 30 minutes.

Servings: 4 servings
Cook Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy

Recipe of the Day: Orange-Vanilla MonkeyBread

August 19, 2018 by mylifeofcrime

Orange-Vanilla Monkey Bread

INGREDIENTS
3 cans (7.5 Ounces Each) Buttermilk Biscuits (not The Flaky Kind), Cold
1 cup Sugar
2 whole Oranges, Zested
1 dash Salt
2 sticks Salted Butter
3/4 cups Brown Sugar
1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract

INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 350 F.

First, make sure all the biscuit cans are very cold.

Open all the cans of biscuits and cut the biscuits into quarters. Fill a large Ziplock bag with the granulated sugar, the orange zest, and the dash of salt. Seal the bag and shake it around until the zest and the sugar are totally combined. Add the biscuit pieces to the bag, seal it and shake/toss it around until all the biscuit pieces are coated in the orange sugar. Pour the pieces into a bundt or tube pan and set it aside.

In a medium pan over medium heat, melt the butter then stir in the brown sugar and vanilla until just barely combined. Pour the mixture all over the biscuit pieces, scraping the pan to get all the butter/brown sugar out of there. Let it settle for a second, then place the pan in the oven.

Bake for 25 minutes, or until the top of the biscuits are golden brown. Then remove the pan from the oven and set it on a rack. Let the pan sit for at least 10 minutes (but no more than 15), then turn the cake out of the pan onto a cake plate.

Note: When it first comes out of the pan, the melted sugar/caramel will be a little on the hot side. Wait a few minutes after turning it out before serving.