Cooking Method: Boiling
Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi
This Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi falls into the quick and easy department. I used Trader Joe's Lemon Pepper Pasta. However, you can use any kind of pasta.
By - Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Lemony, Dilly Chicken & Orzo Soup
My daughter Grace made this Lemony, Dilly Chicken & Orzo Soup. It's probably the best soup I have ever had! I ate 3 bowls!
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Red, White & Blue Potato Salad
I catered an event for 100 people. I was asked to make potato salad. Making potato salad makes me nervous! People are very particular about their potato salad and making it for 100 is tricky. I used 3 kinds of potatoes - red, purple and white. I did this so I did not have to peel them (all 16 pounds!). Fortunately, I had the foresight to boil the purple ones separately. They would have turned the entire dish a grayish / blueish tinge. I scaled the recipe down for you! This is a very simple and basic recipe, but it ended up being a big hit.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Spicy Black Bean Quinoa Burgers
These Spicy Black Bean Quinoa Burgers are well worth the effort. These high-fiber, plant protein burgers are nestled on a kale salad with roasted chickpeas. I have to say, they are delicious. A high-fiber diet lowers your risk for colon cancer.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 5 Servings
Fagioli Al Uccelletto “Tuscan Baked Beans”
These are the beans I served with the Italian-Style Slow-Roasted Pork Roast with Oranges & Onions . They go perfectly with it. You can use canned beans instead of soaking the beans overnight, if you want to make it easier. These beans are a typical dish from Tuscany, particularly in the Florence area.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 2 hrs
- Yields: 8 Servings
Steel-Cut Oatmeal for the Freezer
Steel-cut oats are far superior to instant or rolled oats. The texture is better and they are less processed, which means they are better for you. Steel-Cut Oatmeal for the Freezer is an easy and healthy breakfast. Just microwave a serving every morning!
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: Makes 21 cups or 7 servings
Orzo Salad with Cherry Tomatoes & Herbs
Since the grilling season is upon us, I think it’s great to have many make-ahead side dishes up your sleeve.
This salad with cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs is a delicious and easy-to-make summer salad. It is made with orzo pasta, cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs, and a simple lemon vinaigrette dressing. The salad is light and refreshing, and it is perfect for a picnic, potluck, or barbecue. Feel free to add some cheese, like feta or fresh mozzarella.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Creamy Parmesan Polenta
Usually, I hate polenta, but I love this Creamy Parmesan Polenta recipe! It's so rich and creamy. It's really good to serve with short ribs.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Grace’s Gnocchi Carbonara
Grace's Gnocchi Carbonara made by my daughter Grace is fantastic. It is a wonderful twist on a classic dish. Why didn't I think of that!? Talk about comfort food!
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
French Onion Spaghetti Pie
For my vegetarian friends, here is a French Onion Spaghetti Pie, which is a quick and easy weeknight meal. I did not have any Gruyère cheese on hand, so I used cheddar and Monterey jack.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
