Tag: mozzarella cheese

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Greek Chicken Nachos 13

Dinner doesn’t get much easier, or more fun, than sheet pan nachos. The pan does double duty: Toast the chips first, then pile high with toppings and return to the oven to melt the cheese and heat everything through. Here the Mexican classic takes a detour to Greece with pita chips, a shredded Greek salad, […]

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Instant Pot Turkey-Stuffed Peppers 6

Ingredients 4 large multicolored bell peppers, tops cut off and chopped, peppers hollowed and seeded 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey 3/4 cup cooked brown rice [I love Trader Joe’s frozen brown rice] 1/3 cup seasoned breadcrumbs 3/4 cup reduced-sodium marinara sauce, divided 1/4 cup minced onion 1 ounce grated Parmesan cheese (about 1/4 cup) […]

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Instant Pot Turkey-Stuffed Peppers 6

Don’t have an Instant Pot? No worries! Make this recipe in your Dutch oven instead. Preheat the oven to 350°F, make the peppers as instructed, then place in your Dutch oven with 1/2 to 1 cup water (depending on size of Dutch oven). Cover and bake until cooked through, about 45 to 50 minutes.   […]

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nstant Pot Turkey-Stuffed Peppers

4 large multicolored bell peppers, tops cut off and chopped, peppers hollowed and seeded 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey 3/4 cup cooked brown rice [I love Trader Joe’s frozen brown rice] 1/3 cup seasoned breadcrumbs 3/4 cup reduced-sodium marinara sauce, divided 1/4 cup minced onion 1 ounce grated Parmesan cheese (about 1/4 cup) 3 […]

Lazy Lasagna Soup

Your family will love this fun departure from the Italian classic—and you’ll love its ease and simplicity. Want to make it in an Instant Pot? Get the recipe here. Ingredients 1 pound 90% lean ground chuck 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, quartered 1 cup chopped yellow onion 1 cup chopped red bell pepper 2 garlic cloves, […]

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Easy Chicken Enchiladas When

Cooking spray 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 1/2 cups chopped onion 1 cup chopped poblano chile 5 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1 cup unsalted chicken stock 1 tablespoon pureed canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce 2 (8-ounce) cans unsalted tomato sauce 3 cups shredded […]

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Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas 11

Chipotles can be a touch spicy, but you can use only half of what’s called for to decrease heat and still get great smoky flavor. Ingredients Cooking spray 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 1/2 cups chopped onion 1 cup chopped poblano chile 5 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 […]

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Family-Style Meatball “Fondue 19

We’re using the term “fondue” loosely; the idea is that everyone scoops into a skillet of cheesy meatballs with hearty bread slices. The meatballs are more tender than traditional versions because they don’t include breadcrumbs; we like the softer texture for this type of dish, where you want them to give way easily on the […]

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Eggplant Parmesan

The traditional version of this Italian-American classic is known to tip the scales: heavily breaded and fried eggplant slices that are then buried in cheese and baked. Our makeover skips the fry and bakes the panko-crusted eggplant until it has a crisp exterior and wonderfully meaty interior. A combination of part-skim ricotta, sliced mozzarella, fontina, […]

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Mozzarella Omelet with Sage and Red Chile Flakes

An omelet makes for a quick and easy dinner, but it doesn’t have to be boring. Gooey mozzarella, vibrant sage, and a generous hit of red pepper make this a standout dish. Ingredients 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 large eggs 1 large egg […]