Tag: parmesan cheese

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Olive Garden Salad

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon) 1 ½ teaspoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon kosher salt ¾ teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 garlic clove, smashed 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup) 2 (5-oz.) pkg. […]

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Instant Pot Turkey-Stuffed Peppers

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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Italian Wedding Soup

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 12 ounces bulk hot Italian sausage 1 tablespoon olive oil ¾ cup chopped onion ¾ cup chopped carrot 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 cups unsalted chicken stock 2 cups water 5 cups spinach 1 ½ cups chopped pasta mixture from Spaghetti with Anchovies, Garlic, and Red Pepper with Lemon-Caper Broccoli ¼ cup chopped […]

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Pesto Chicken with Blistered Tomatoes

Beyond a sauce, pesto makes a fantastic binder for crispy-crusted chicken. It also serves as the creamy contrast to the crunchy Parmesan and panko topper. For a vegetarian option, sear portobello mushroom caps, top side down, until browned. Fill each mushroom with about 11/2 tablespoons pesto, sprinkle with panko mixture, and broil. The cherry tomatoes […]

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GARLIC CHICKEN PICCATA

INGREDIENTS 2 large boneless and skinless chicken breasts halved horizontally to make 4 2 tablespoons flour (all purpose or plain) 2 tablespoons fresh Parmesan cheese finely grated 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black cracked pepper 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided 2 tablespoons olive oil divided 4 large cloves garlic minced 1/4 cup dry white wine […]

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Italian Wedding Soup

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 12 ounces bulk hot Italian sausage 1 tablespoon olive oil ¾ cup chopped onion ¾ cup chopped carrot 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 cups unsalted chicken stock 2 cups water 5 cups spinach 1 ½ cups chopped pasta mixture from Spaghetti with Anchovies, Garlic, and Red Pepper with Lemon-Caper Broccoli ¼ cup chopped […]

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Instant Pot Turkey-Stuffed Peppers

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. Gina […]

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Pasta Carbonara Florentine

Whisked eggs and Parmesan cheese are stirred into a skillet of just-cooked pasta to form a rich, creamy sauce that coats the noodles. The spinach isn’t traditional but adds color and a subtly earthy flavor twist. Ingredients Cooking spray 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1 (6-ounce) package bagged prewashed baby spinach 6 slices center-cut bacon, chopped […]

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Sunny-Side-Up Pizza

Enjoy your eggs sunny-side up on a pizza that bears the same name. Mâche, red onion, and Parmesan cheese join these savory eggs for an outstanding, savory Sunny-Side-Up Pizza that’s perfect for brunch or a light supper. Ingredients 1 pound refrigerated fresh pizza dough 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 garlic cloves, minced 6 large […]

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Butternut Squash Lasagna

The sweet squash contrasts beautifully with Smoky Marinara. You can make the marinara in advance, and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Ingredients Cooking spray 3 cups chopped onion 10 cup fresh spinach 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded sharp provolone cheese 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 […]