Cooking Method: Simmering
Noodles Romanoff
Noodles Romanoff is a recipe from the late 60's and early 70's, Betty Crocker sold a boxed Noodles Romanoff. My sister-in-law, Rhonda, used to love Noodles Romanoff. I have never had it, so it was a little tricky to find a recipe that would recreate the Betty Crocker version. I don't think it's made anymore. It was apparently missing the "orange glow" like the original, but otherwise was a hit. Warning - If you are lactose intolerant or on a diet, please step away!
By - Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Chicken & Mushroom Casserole with Crunchy Stuffing Topping
Chicken & Mushroom Casserole with Crunchy Stuffing Topping is a recipe I concocted. To me, texture is key. I love things that are crunchy! I happened to have a half a box of leftover stuffing mix and decided to use it up. You could make this ahead and bake it later. Love that!
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 20 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Chicken with Roasted Peppers & Tomatoes
I made this Chicken with Roasted Peppers & Tomatoes because happened to have some roasted peppers and tomatoes in the pantry. If you want, you could add some olives, capers or artichokes. Jarred roasted peppers are great to have on hand...
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Sloppy Bombay Joes
A friend of mine told me about Aarti Sequeira's sloppy joe recipe. It's a sloppy joe with an Indian twist. I consider myself a sloppy joe expert, given that I have made them for hundreds of school children for almost 16 years. These are really delicious and different and actually a bit healthier using ground turkey. I served them with Broccoli Slaw. You've really to try these!
- Prep: 35 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Israeli Couscous with Dried Cranberries, Apricots & Currants
This Israeli Couscous with Dried Cranberries, Apricots & Currants is such a colorful salad. I used Traders Joe's Harvest Grains Blend, which has a little bit of orzo, baby garbanzo beans and quinoa in it. You can just used plain Israeli couscous.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Purple Baby Artichokes in White Wine and Garlic
These beauties just came from the farmers market. The baby Purple artichoke is more properly and commonly known by its given name, Fiesole. They are easy to prepare, cook and eat because they haven’t developed the fuzzy portion of the choke in the center.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
Rustic White Bean Soup With Spinach & a Ham Hock
I made 5 hams over the holidays for various parties that I catered. Cleverly, I froze all the ham hocks. I pulled one out a made this white bean soup, throwing it all the the crockpot. The ham hock I used was particularly meaty, so I did not add additional ham. Also, I served it with grated Parmesan cheese and crusty bread.
- Cook: 1 hr 30 mins
- Yields: 8 - 10 Servings
Rosemary White Bean Soup
This Rosemary White Bean Soup is very easy and delicious. A taste of Tuscany in a bowl.
- Prep: 6 hrs
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Lentil Salad with Mint and Orange Zest
My friend, Jessica, recently gave me this cookbook called Coming Home to Sicily. This Lentil Salad with Mint and Orange Zest recipe is in the book. It's healthy and delicious!
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Carrot Rice Pilaf
This Carrot Rice Pilaf is a very simple, yet delicious side dish. The carrots and celery leaves make it look so colorful.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
