Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 25-30 minutes Ingredients 12 ounces pasta (penne, farfalle, rotini, or your favorite) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound sweet or spicy Italian sausage, casings removed 1 medium onion, chopped 12 ounces Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved (or quartered if large) 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon […]
Sausage, Pepper and Mushroom Hash Recipe
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound breakfast sausage (sweet, spicy, or Italian work well) 1 medium onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 8 ounces mushrooms (white button or cremini), sliced 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper […]
Italian Wedding Soup Recipe
Ingredients: For the Meatballs: 1/2 lb ground beef (80/20 or 85/15) 1/2 lb ground pork (or mild Italian sausage) 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/3 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs 1 large egg 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper For the Soup: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 […]
Sangria Slushie Recipe
Ingredients: Wine Base: 1 (750 ml) bottle dry red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, or a Spanish Rioja work well) Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers: 1/2 cup orange liqueur (Triple Sec or Cointreau) 1/4 cup brandy 1/4 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed is best) 2 tablespoons sugar or honey (adjust to taste) Fruit: 1 cup frozen mixed […]
Sausage Gravy Breakfast Tater Tot Casserole Recipe
Yields: 6-8 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35-45 minutes Ingredients: 1 pound breakfast sausage (mild, spicy, or your preference) 1/2 cup chopped onion (optional) 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 cups milk 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 32 ounces frozen tater tots 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional) Equipment Large skillet 9×13 […]
Easy Chicken, Chorizo and Shrimp Paella Recipe
Yields: 4-6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35-40 minutes Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided 6 ounces Spanish chorizo, sliced into rounds 1 medium onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 […]
One Pot Red Beans and Rice Recipe
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped 2 stalks celery, finely chopped 1 shallot or 1/2 small onion, finely chopped 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (or to taste) 12 ounces Andouille sausage or Kielbasa, sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 ½ cups long-grain white rice 1 (15 oz) can red beans, […]
Gumbo Fried Rice Recipe
Yields: 4-6 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 30-40 minutes Ingredients For the Rice: 2 cups long grain white rice 3 cups chicken broth 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt For the Gumbo Base: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 pound andouille sausage, sliced 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cubed 1/2 cup chopped […]
Vegetable Beef and Rice Soup Recipe
Ingredients: Aromatics: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced Protein: 1 pound ground beef (or substitute ground turkey/chicken) Seasoning: 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 bay leaf Salt and black pepper to taste Broth: 32 ounces beef broth (low-sodium if […]
Creamy Parmesan Zucchini Rice Recipe
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup long-grain white rice (jasmine or basmati work well) 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1 medium zucchini, shredded (about 2 cups) 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons butter Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Optional: 1/4 […]