Italian
Zuppa Toscana (Tuscan Soup)
It feels like I've been making all sorts of noodles this week. Spaghetti, chow mein, macaroni and cheese just to name a few. Tonight we needed something a little less noodle-y. This soup was delicious! Made me feel like I was eating at the Olive Garden. We had this Zuppa Toscana... (see the full recipe!)
Rotini Pasta with Spinach
Ingredients (makes about 2-3 servings): about 8 oz. dry Rotini noodles (or preferred pasta) 2-3 C. baby spinach, washed and roughly chopped about 1 tsp. olive oil salt and pepper to taste optional: grated cheese (I used a blend of Mild Cheddar and Monterey Jack... (see the full recipe!)
Almond and Parsley Rice Pilaf
Ingredients (makes about 4 servings): 1 C. uncooked long-grain white rice 14.5 oz chicken broth (about 2 C.) 1/4 tsp. salt 2 Tbsp. butter about 1/2 C. diced yellow onion (about 1/3 of an onion) about 1/4 C. slivered almonds about 1 or 1 1/4 C. chopped Italian... (see the full recipe!)
Penne Pasta with Mushroom and Garlic Sauce
Ingredients (makes about 8 servings): 1 box (16 oz) Penne rigate pasta 1 chicken breast, cubed 6 Tbsp. butter 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 of an onion, diced 8 mushrooms, sliced 3 Tbsp. flour 1 1/2 C. chicken broth 1 1/2 C. milk 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 2... (see the full recipe!)
Beef Taquitos
You can buy beef taquitos at the store, but they're packed with salt and highly processed. Why not make them, in a quick and healthy way, in your own kitchen? Ingredients (for 22 taquitos): 22 flour tortillas (I used Guerrero brand) about 1 1/2 lb ground beef 1/2... (see the full recipe!)
Spaghetti Side Salad
Ingredients (about 4 servings): about 8 Romaine lettuce leaves, washed and torn 1-2 Roma tomatoes, chopped about 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil about 1/4 or 1/3 C. grated Parmesan cheese a dash of salt and pepper Instructions: Combine the lettuce and tomatoes in a salad... (see the full recipe!)
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