Tag: parmesan cheese

Stuffed Squash Blossom Bruschetta

Ingredients 16 (1/2-ounce) slices diagonally cut French bread baguette Cooking spray 2 garlic cloves, halved 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill 1 1/2 tablespoons minced shallots (about 1 small) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 16 large squash blossoms (about […]

Grilled Pepper Poppers

Ingredients 1/2 cup (4 ounces) soft goat cheese 1/2 cup (4 ounces) fat-free cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup finely chopped seeded tomato 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 16 jalapeño peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded (about 1 1/2 […]

Wheat Berry “Ribollita”

Ingredients 1 (28-oz.) can whole peeled plum tomatoes, drained and divided 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 1/2 cups finely chopped yellow onion 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 cup chopped carrot 1 cup chopped celery 2 cups chopped cremini mushrooms 6 cups water 3/4 cup uncooked wheat berries 1 3/4 […]

Steak Sandwiches with Fresh Herb Topping

Ingredients 1 pound flank steak, trimmed 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 (12-ounce) French bread baguette 1 1/2 cups arugula, divided 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 tablespoons grated pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon capers 1 […]

Grape Tomato, Olive, and Spinach Pasta

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked penne (about 2 cups) 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup organic vegetable broth (such as Swanson) 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 10 kalamata olives, pitted and coarsely chopped 4 cups […]

Champion Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients TOMATO SAUCE: 1 ounce sun-dried tomatoes, packed without oil (about 1/4 cup) 1 cup boiling water 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 cups chopped red bell pepper 1 cup chopped onion 2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon black pepper […]

Macadamia Nut-Pesto Fettuccine

Ingredients 1 (9-ounce) package fresh fettuccine 3 cups fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup half-and-half 3 tablespoons roasted macadamia nuts 3 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. While pasta cooks, place basil […]