One-Pot Pasta and Chickpea Stew

Source: Soo Kim, foodnetwork.ca Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 (6 cups) Ingredients: 3 Tbsp olive oil Half onion, chopped 1 rib celery, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 sprigs rosemary ¾ tsp salt ½ tsp pepper 2 ½ Tbsp tomato paste 1 cup small pasta such as baby shells or… Continue reading One-Pot Pasta and Chickpea Stew

Pork medallions

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These are sure to be a hit with the family! PREP: 10 MINS COOK: 30 MINS Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 600g pork medallions 2 tbsp unsalted butter  banana shallots, thinly sliced 250g chestnut mushrooms, sliced 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 tbsp plain flour 100ml madeira or sherry 400ml chicken stock 4 sprigs thyme ½… Continue reading Pork medallions

Springtime Spaghetti

Ingredients: 8 ounces spaghetti 2 tablespoons butter 1 large zucchini, julienned 3 large carrots, julienned 2 teaspoons minced garlic 3/4 cup heavy cream 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill Directions: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, cook spaghetti for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente,… Continue reading Springtime Spaghetti

Chuck’s Favorite Mac and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni 1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1 (12 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese salt and pepper to taste 1 cup dry bread crumbs 1/4 cup butter, melted Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F… Continue reading Chuck’s Favorite Mac and Cheese

BLT Linguine

Ingredients: 4 ounces linguine pasta 5 strips bacon, cut into 3/8-inch pieces 1 cup thinly shredded baby spinach 1 plum tomato, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 cloves minced garlic 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Directions: Bring a large pot of… Continue reading BLT Linguine

Italian Sausage Soup with Tortellini

Ingredients: 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed 1 cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 5 cups beef broth 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup red wine 4 large tomatoes – peeled, seeded and chopped 1 cup thinly sliced carrots 1/2 tablespoon packed fresh basil leaves 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1 (8 ounce) can tomato… Continue reading Italian Sausage Soup with Tortellini

Melissa’s Chicken Cacciatore

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped (reserve marinade) 2 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into chunks 1 large onion, quartered and sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary 1/4… Continue reading Melissa’s Chicken Cacciatore

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Ingredients: 4 ounces linguine pasta 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, sliced into thin strips 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning 2 tablespoons butter 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped 4 fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 green onion, minced 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1/4 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper 1/4 teaspoon… Continue reading Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Greek Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon garlic salt 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 sweet onion, chopped 1 cucumber, coarsely chopped 1 cup black olives, chopped Directions: Cook pasta in a large… Continue reading Greek Pasta Salad