Sunday, July 24, 2011

Green Bean Casserole

Ingredients:

1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (Regular, 98% Fat Free or Healthy Request®)
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon soy sauce
Dash ground black pepper
4 cups cooked cut green beans
1 1/3 cups French's® French Fried Onions

Directions
Stir the soup, milk, soy sauce, black pepper, beans and 2/3 cup onions in a 1 1/2-quart casserole.
Bake at 350°F. for 25 minutes or until the bean mixture is hot and bubbling. Stir the bean mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining onions.
Bake for 5 minutes or until the onions are golden brown.

Pasta Primavera Alfredo

what you need
3/4 lb. spaghetti, uncooked
3 cups small broccoli florets
3 carrots (3/4 lb.), cut into thin slices
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
1 cup milk
1/3 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
make it

COOK spaghetti in large saucepan as directed on package, adding vegetables to the boiling water the last 3 min.

MEANWHILE, cook remaining ingredients in saucepan on medium-low heat until cream cheese is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring occasionally.

DRAIN spaghetti mixture; return to pan. Add sauce; toss to coat.

SUBSTITUTE Prepare using PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese.

SPECIAL EXTRA Prepare as directed, adding 1 cup thawed frozen peas and 1/4 cup crumbled cooked OSCAR MAYER Bacon or 1/4 cup OSCAR MAYER Real Bacon Bits to the sauce. Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.SPECIAL EXTRAStir in 1/4 tsp. nutmeg and 1/8 tsp. white pepper.

Green Beans in Yellow Pepper Butter

Ingredients
2 medium sweet yellow peppers, divided
7 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
Directions
Finely chop one yellow pepper. In a small skillet, saute pepper in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Set aside.
Place the pine nuts, lemon juice, salt, pepper and remaining butter in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Add cooked pepper; cover and process until blended. Set butter mixture aside.
Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Cut remaining pepper into thin strips; add to beans. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Place vegetables in a large bowl; add butter mixture and toss to coat. Yield: 8 servings.

Champagne Basted Turkey

Ingredients
1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon celery salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
Fresh sage and parsley sprigs, optional
2 cups Champagne or other sparkling wine
2 medium onions, chopped
1-1/2 cups minced fresh parsley
1 cup condensed beef consomme, undiluted
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram

GRAVY:
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Directions
Pat turkey dry. Combine the butter, salt, celery salt and pepper; rub over the outside and inside of turkey. Place sage and parsley sprigs in cavity if desired. Tuck wings under turkey; tie drumsticks together. Place breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan.
Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 30 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the Champagne, onions, parsley, consomme, thyme and marjoram; pour into pan. Bake for 3 to 3-1/2 hours longer or until a meat thermometer reads 180°, basting occasionally with Champagne mixture. Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes before slicing.
For gravy, strain drippings into a small bowl. In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add drippings. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with turkey. Yield: 14 servings (1-2/3 cups gravy).

Crockpot Lasagna

1 15-oz container part-skim ricotta
1⁄4 cup grated Parmesan (1 oz)
8 oz part-skim mozzarella, grated (2 cups)
Kosher salt and pepper
2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
3⁄4 lb lean ground beef (at least 90% lean)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1⁄2 tsp dried oregano
1 26-oz jar marinara sauce
12 dry lasagna noodles (from a 1-lb box)
Recipe Preparation

1. In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, Parmesan, 1 cup of the mozzarella, and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper; fold in the spinach.

2. In a 5- to 6-qt slow cooker, combine the beef, garlic, oregano, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Transfer half the meat mixture to a small bowl. Add 1/2 cup of the marinara sauce to the slow cooker and mix into the meat; spread the meat evenly on the bottom of the slow cooker.

3. Top with a layer of the noodles, breaking them to fit as necessary. Spread 1⁄3 of the remaining sauce (3⁄4 cup) over the noodles and dollop with 1⁄3 of the ricotta mixture (1 cup) and half the remaining meat; repeat.

4. Top with a layer of noodles, the remaining sauce and remaining ricotta mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and cook, covered, on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours.

Ravioli with Sauteeed Asparagus and Walnuts

Recipe Ingredients

1 14- to 16-oz pkg cheese ravioli (fresh or frozen)
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
8 oz asparagus, trimmed and thinly sliced on a diagonal
1/4 cup grated Parmesan (1 oz)
Recipe Preparation

1. Cook the ravioli according to package directions.

2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and walnuts and cook, stirring often, until the nuts are lightly toasted and fragrant and the garlic is golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes.

3. Add the asparagus and cook, tossing occasionally, until just tender, about 2 minutes. Serve over the ravioli and sprinkle with the cheese.

Tip: Transform the asparagus-walnut mixture into an easy hors d’oeuvre by mixing in the Parmesan cheese (or substituting feta) and spooning it on top of crostini, crackers or endive leaves.

Quiche

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cooked ham, diced
3 eggs
1 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground dry mustard
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers, garnish

Directions

In medium bowl, toss 4 teaspoons flour with the grated cheese. Sprinkle mixture into the pie shell. On top of cheese, sprinkle 1/2 cup of diced ham.
In medium bowl, combine eggs, milk or cream, and then add salt and mustard powder. Beat until smooth and pour over cheese and ham.
Put piece of plastic wrap large enough to overlap sides over top of quiche, then a piece of foil, and seal well around the edges. (plastic keeps the foil from sticking to the food). Place prepared quiche in freezer.
When ready to prepare, preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C.) Remove foil and plastic wrap. Put foil around edge of crust to protect it.
Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until filling is set and crust is golden brown. Garnish with parsley and pimiento if desired

Hummus and Turkey Pinwheel Sandwiches

Ingredients
4 11-inch tortillas or flatbreads
1 cup hummus
8 ounces sliced turkey
1 7-oz. jar roasted red peppers, drained and thinly sliced
4 ounces baby spinach (about 2 cups)

Preparation
1. Place 1 tortilla on cutting board and spread 1/4 cup hummus in an even layer. Arrange turkey slices over bottom two-thirds of tortilla. Lay peppers over hummus. Scatter spinach over peppers.
2. Starting from bottom, roll tightly. Wrap securely in plastic. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
3. Refrigerate sandwiches for 30 minutes before unwrapping and cutting into quarters.

Whole Wheat Pasta with White Beans and Spinach

Ingredients
Salt
1 pound whole-wheat penne
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 15-oz. can white beans, drained and rinsed
10 ounce baby spinach (about 5 cups)
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth

Preparation
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes or as package directs.
2. Warm 1 Tbsp. oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add bread crumbs and 1/4 tsp. salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until toasted, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl.
3. Warm remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in beans, spinach and broth and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer until spinach has wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Add pasta to sauce, stirring in reserved pasta cooking water 1 Tbsp. at a time, to reach desired consistency. Season with salt. Divide among 6 bowls and sprinkle each portion with bread crumbs.

White and Green Bean Salad

Ingredients
1 cup green beans, trimmed
1 15-oz. can white beans
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Salt and pepper

Preparation
Rinse green beans; cut in half. Place in bowl, cover with damp paper towel and microwave for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse white beans. Toss beans in bowl with Italian seasoning, parsley, olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.

Tuna and Avocado Stuffed Tomatoes

Ingredients
6 ounces chunk light tuna
1 small avocado (cubed)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
Juice of 1 medium lemon
2 medium tomatoes

Preparation
In a bowl, toss tuna with avocado, pepper, dill and lemon juice. Cut the tops off tomatoes and scoop out seeds and cores. Divide tuna mixture and spoon into tomatoes. Serve immediately.

White Fish with Chickpea Ragu

Recipe Ingredients

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Kosher salt and pepper
1⁄2 tsp paprika (preferably smoked)
1 15-oz can chickpeas, rinsed
1 14.5-oz can diced tomatoes
1 1 1⁄4-lb piece cod or halibut fillet (1 in. thick), cut into 4 pieces
1⁄2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Recipe Preparation

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and 1⁄4 tsp each salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until beginning to soften, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in the paprika and cook for 1 minute.

2. Add the chickpeas and tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes.

3. Season the fish with 1⁄4 tsp each salt and pepper and nestle it among the chickpeas. Simmer, covered, until the fish is opaque throughout and the sauce has thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the parsley before serving.