This light Zucchini Soup Recipe with colorful bell peppers is great as a side dish or a pot luck gathering. Simple to make, it can be enjoyed year-round. Ingredients 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 (4.5 oz) jar sliced mushrooms, drained 1 (14.5 oz) can chicken broth 1/4 tsp salt 1 large zucchini, sliced 1 small red bell pepper cut into strips 1 small yellow bell pepper cut into strips 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with Italian herbs Instructions Combine onion, garlic, mushrooms, chicken broth and salt in the crock pot. Stir well. Cover … [Read more...]
Veggie Burger
This homemade veggie Burger Recipe features healthy wheat berries and grilled eggplant. Served in pita pockets, they make a great vegan alternative to the traditional barbecue menu. Ingredients 1 eggplant, peeled and sliced 3/8 inch thick 2 tomatoes, sliced 1/3 inch thick 1 onion, quartered 1 baking potato, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 4 slices of toasted bread 4 cloves of garlic 1/2 cup of wheat berries, cooked 1 Tbsp of fresh dill 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 6 pita pockets 6 lettuce leaves Instructions Brush eggplant, tomatoes, onion and … [Read more...]
Vegan Chili
This vegan Chili gets its flavor from a surprising source: unsweetened chocolate adds just a bit of bite to the chili. Make a batch and keep warm in the crock pot for pot luck dinners and sports parties. Ingredients 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 lg. onions, chopped 6 garlic cloves, minced 2 lg. red bell peppers, chopped 1 lg. yellow bell pepper, chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped 4 Tbsp chili powder 1 Tbsp ground cumin 4 cups water 1/2 cup bulgur 1 square unsweetened chocolate, grated 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained 4 (15 oz) cans black beans, drained and rinsed 1 (10 oz) pkg. … [Read more...]
Turkey Vegetable Soup
Looking for something different to make with Thanksgiving leftovers? Try this Turkey Vegetable Soup with dumplings, a simple and savory crock pot recipe. Ingredients 1 turkey carcass, broken up 8 Cups water 4 chicken bouillon cubes 1 (10 oz) can of diced tomatoes 1 celery stalk, diced 1 carrot, diced 1 turnip, peeled and diced 1 onion, diced 4 tsp dried parsley, divided 1 bay leaf 1 1/2 Cups flour 2 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp dried rosemary 3 Tbsp solid shortening 3/4 Cup milk Instructions Soup instructions: Put the turkey into the crock pot and add … [Read more...]
Turkey Chili
Try this Turkey Chili Recipe for a flavorful fall alternative to the traditional chili. This healthy crock pot dish includes turkey breast and pumpkin for a unique taste combination that's great for frosty autumn nights. Ingredients 1 lb turkey breast cut in cubes 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce 1 cup pumpkin, peeled, seeded and cubed 1 onion, chopped 1 clove of garlic, minced 1/2 cup frozen corn 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 Tbsp chili powder 1 (4 oz) pkg. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded Instructions Combine the … [Read more...]
Tomato Salad
This gourmet Tomato Salad Recipe features baked zucchini blossoms stuffed with herbed goat cheese. This elegant dish is fairly simple to prepare. Perfect for special gatherings and formal dinner parties. Ingredients 4 oz soft goat cheese, room temperature 2 Tbsp fresh basil 2 Tbsp fresh marjoram 8 medium size zucchini blossoms, freshly picked 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil Kosher salt to taste 5 cups garden grown cherry or grape tomatoes cut in half 1 Tbsp fresh chives Instructions Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Oil a large baking sheet. Gently rinse the blossoms and remove … [Read more...]
Tomato Mozzarella Salad
This delightful Tomato Mozzarella Salad will make a bold an elegant presentation at your next dinner party. Fresh mozzarella is seasoned and baked into sweet beefsteak tomatoes for a delicious gourmet dish that is incredibly simple and quick to prepare. Ingredients 4 large sweet beefsteak tomatoes Olive oil 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup fresh basil, coarse chopped 8 fresh baby mozzarella balls, cut into small pieces 4 strips bacon, diced and crisp fried, drained (optional) Instructions Wash and cut the tomatoes in half through the center (not top … [Read more...]
Swiss Style Braised Steak
Swiss Style Braised Steak has always been popular with dieters, and brings together the flavors of beef, onion and tomato to produce a meal that the entire family will enjoy. The advantage of braising steak is that you can choose the less expensive cuts of beef. All beef has the same nutritional value, so if you learn to cook the cheaper cuts you are helping your budget. Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds (750 grams) top beef round steak, 1/2 inch (12 mm) thick 2 cups sliced onions, halved 2 tsps concentrated beef base or beef stock 1/4 tsp pepper 2 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes, undrained 1/2 … [Read more...]
Succhietti
Succhietti is a phenomenal Italian pasta dish with Cannelini beans that is rarely presented in Italian restaurants despite it being full of taste. It takes much less than half an hour to prepare and cook. I recently served this as a starter at a dinner party and all of my guests would have been perfectly happy had it been served as the main course. Ingredients 1 crushed garlic clove 1 chili finely chopped (Only leave the seeds in if you like extra hot dishes) 4 Tbsp of extra virgin olive oil 1 large can of peeled tomatoes 1 large can of cannelini beans, drained and washed (Butter … [Read more...]
Stuffed Tomatoes
This Stuffed Tomatoes Recipe features a homemade pine nut pesto and Parmesan cheese for a robust mix of flavors. These tomatoes make a colorful side dish for any meal. Ingredients 1 cup fresh basil leaves, tightly packed 2 cloves of garlic 3 Tbsp of pine nuts 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided 3 Tbsp + 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, grated and divided 1 tsp salt, divided 1/2 tsp pepper, divided 4 large plum tomatoes Instructions Chop basil, garlic and pine nuts in a food processor to a fine consistency. Slowly add 1/4 cup of oil while blending to form a paste. Add 3 Tbsp of … [Read more...]
