Tag: parmesan cheese

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Veggie Pizza With Cauliflower Crust 6

1 cauliflower head, roughly chopped (about 3 pounds) Cooking spray 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided. ½ cup presliced cremini mushrooms ½ cup sliced red bell pepper ½ cup thinly sliced fresh basil, divided ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt 3 garlic cloves, minced 2.5 ounces shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (about […]

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Cauliflower Turkey Tetrazzini 3

Ingredients 6 ounces uncooked whole-wheat spaghetti 5 teaspoons olive oil, divided 1 cup chopped yellow onion 1 (8-ounce) package white mushrooms, sliced 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 cup white wine 1 3/4 cups unsalted chicken stock, divided 1 cup whole milk 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, divided 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground […]

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Tortellini, Chicken, and Arugula Salad

A bright, springtime salad that comes together in a cinch thanks to the use of a few quality convenience items. Hearty cheese tortellini, shredded rotisserie chicken, and peppery arugula join forces to create a light, yet filling, salad with plenty of texture and substance. Zippy lemon dressing adds welcomed vibrancy while shaved Parmesan adds a […]

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Roasted Vegetable Plate with Herbed Dressing 10

Ingredients 1 cup chopped peeled sweet potato (about 1 small) 1/4 cup olive oil, divided 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 5/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 8 ounces Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved 1 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated and divided (about 1/4 cup) 2 large shallots, quartered lengthwise 1 (10-oz.) […]

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Radish and Parmesan Salad 17

This crisp radish salad is bursting with vibrant flavor—and it has only a few ingredients. Watermelon radishes look stunning on the plate, but you can substitute the red variety if needed. Pro tip: Using a mandoline to slice the radishes yields perfect, paper-thin slices. Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice […]

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Seared Beef Tenderloin Mini Sandwiches with Mustard-Horseradish Sauce 16

These mini sandwiches are a great beef tenderloin appetizer.  Serving beef tenderloin as an appetizer is an elegant, yet budget-friendly way to enjoy a pricey cut of meat. Ingredients 2/3 cup fat-free sour cream 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish 1 (1 1/2-pound) beef tenderloin, trimmed 1/2 teaspoon […]

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Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Soup 6

Ingredients 2 Tablespoons Butter 1 Onion Diced 3 Cloves of Garlic Minced 1/4 Cup Flour 4 Cups Chicken Stock 2 Cups Uncooked Egg Noodles 1 Cup Heavy Cream 1 Cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese 2 Cups Broccoli Florets Cooked Salt Pepper 3 Cups Cooked Chicken diced or shredded Instructions In a large pot over medium heat […]

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Creamy Polenta with Mushrooms, Chickpeas, and Olives

Look for stone-ground polenta or grits for this dish. Admittedly, they take a bit longer to cook, but the results are worth it, adding a creamier texture and hearty, nutty flavor to the dish. Ingredients MUSHROOM MEDLEY 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 12 ounces sliced wild mushrooms (about 7 cups) 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 […]

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Grilled Shrimp Caesar Salad 12

The single anchovy fillet lends umami depth to the dressing without giving it any sort of strong fishy flavor. Ingredients 1/4 cup canola mayonnaise (such as Hellmann’s) 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce […]

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Cauliflower Gnocchi With Lemon-Caper Sauce

If you’re a fan of Trader Joe’s cauliflower gnocchi, then this easy homemade version is a must-try. Unlike other from-scratch gnocchi recipes, you don’t have to blanch these dumplings. Instead, we cook the cauliflower gnocchi in the oven just until they’re slightly puffed, and crisped and browned on the bottom. Although the inside isn’t as pillowy […]