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Baked Mac & Cheese
Serves 6-8 Ingredients For the pasta 8 oz macaroni pasta 1 TB butter For the topping 2/3 panko breadcrumbs 2 TB butter 1/4 tsp salt For the sauce 4 TB butter 1/3 c flour 3 c milk, warmed 2 c freshly shredded cheese (Gruyere, cheddar, colby, fontina) 1 c shredded mozzarella cheese 3/4 tsp salt Optional seasonings 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp mustard powder Directions For the pasta Cook pasta according to package directions MINUS 1 minute. Drain, return past
juliearnan1
Dec 3, 20251 min read
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Gumbo with Shrimp & Sausage
4 servings Ingredients 4 TB butter 1/4 c all-purpose flour 1 small yellow onion, chopped 1 medium bell pepper, chopped 2 stalks celery, finely sliced 12 oz andouille sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 TB Cajun seasoning (without salt) Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 c chicken broth 1 (15 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes 1 bay leaf 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled, deveined 3 scallions, sliced Cooked white rice for serving Directions
juliearnan1
Dec 3, 20251 min read
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Farro with Sausage & Tomatoes
Serves 4 Ingredients 1/4 c extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 1 bulb fennel (about 1 lb), fronds removed, quartered, cored, sliced crosswise 1 lb sweet Italian sausage, casing removed 1 c whole-grain farro 1/2 c sliced peperoncini, finely chopped 1/4 bunch fresh parsley, stems finely chopped, leaves coarsely chopped, divided 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 3 c chicken broth 1 (5 oz) package of baby spinach 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 1 oz Parmesan, finel
juliearnan1
Dec 3, 20251 min read
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Creamy Tomato Beef Pasta
Serves 4-5 Ingredients 1 1/2 TB olive oil 2 garlic cloves, finely minced 1 onion, finely chopped 1 lb ground beef 2 tsp Italian herbs 2 TB tomato paste 14 oz can crushed tomatoes 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes 1 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 4 c chicken stock 12 oz pasta (fusilli, penne, or other short pasta) 3/4 c heavy cream Parmesan cheese, for serving Parsley, for serving Directions In a large heavy-based pot, heat olive oil on high heat. Cook garlic and onion for 1-2 minu
juliearnan1
Dec 3, 20251 min read
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Pearled Couscous
We usually serve this alongside our "Greek" chicken (with feta and kalamata olives).
juliearnan1
Jul 7, 20251 min read
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Herb & Sausage Stuffing
Ingredients: 8 c bread cubes 1/2 c (8 TB) butter 1 1/2 c diced onion (1 large or 2 small) 1 c diced celery (about 3 large stalks) 4...
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May 25, 20242 min read
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Chicken Alfredo
Ingredients For the noodles: 16 oz dry fettucine pasta For the chicken: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 tsp Italian seasoning...
juliearnan1
May 9, 20242 min read
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Pancit
This recipe is from Lola Arnan and can easily be adapted depending on the ingredients you have on hand. Ingredients 3-4 c sliced...
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Dec 27, 20231 min read
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Spinach Ricotta Manicotti
Ingredients 2 c (8 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese 16 oz (1 carton) ricotta cheese 1 - 10 oz package frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed and...
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Dec 27, 20231 min read
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Mango Sticky Rice
Ingredients For the rice: 2 1/2 c (about 1 lb) sticky rice (also called sweet/glutinous rice) 2 1/4 c water (for cooking) + more (for...
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Dec 27, 20232 min read
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Orzo with cherry tomatoes
Usually served with tilapia piccata in this family.
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Oct 28, 20231 min read
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Pho-ish Broth
Ingredients 1-2 heads baby bok choy 2 green onions (scallions) 1 TB minced ginger 2 TB minced garlic 1 star anise 1 bay leaf 1 cinnamon...
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Oct 28, 20232 min read
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Stir Fried Noodles
Ingredients 1 -- 2 lb. package prepared Miki noodles (or Yakisoba, etc.) 2 c. cooked, chopped/shredded meat (chicken thighs or breasts,...
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Oct 28, 20231 min read
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Fried Rice
Ingredients 2 cups cooked rice -- day-old works best because it is slightly dried out 1 egg (optional but suggested) (optional) 1/4-1/2...
juliearnan1
Aug 19, 20211 min read
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Italian Meatballs
Servings: 8 Ingredients For the meatballs: 1/2 pound ground beef 1/2 pound ground pork 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese,...
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Jun 24, 20211 min read
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Nut Burgers
Servings: 4 burgers Ingredients 1 cup cooked brown rice 3/4 cup sunflower seeds 3/4 cup walnuts 1 small carrot, grated finely 2 TB tomato...
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Jun 24, 20211 min read
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