Here’s a fabulous way to serve cauliflower! Roasting makes the veg sweet and mild. Plus with all the lemon, garlic, and parmesan you almost forget you’re eating a veg at all Ingredients: 5 cups fresh cauliflower florets (from 1 medium cauliflower), cut approximately into 2-inch pieces. 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 4 cloves fresh garlic,...
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Here’s my very first try at a frittata! And it was easy and delicious! This flavor combo is incredible. Serve with a side of fruit for breakfast or with a side salad for lunch. Delish! Ingredients: 6 eggs 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, divided 2 Tablespoons half & half 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest 1 teaspoon kosher salt ...
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Try this scrumptious side dish at your next summer BBQ! It’s light, healthy, and full of fresh ingredients. It’s also easy to make and tastes great at room temp or chilled right from the fridge. Another fab recipe from Cooking Light magazine! Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups cooked brown rice, cooled to room temperature 1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed 1 cup...
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When we lived overseas, my toddler son literally asked for pasta carbonara (ham and parmesan pasta) every time we ate at a restaurant. He loved it! So that means he’s eaten this dish in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Italy…you get the idea. That also means that I’ve tasted pasta carbonara in many, many European...
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Deeeeelicious comfort food! Thank you Cooking Light magazine for this tasty (yet not completely fat and calorie-heavy) version of an old favorite. My family loves this recipe! Plan to make it a regular around here. Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon butter 1/2 cup white onion, finely chopped 1/3 cup celery, finely chopped 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1...
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Spinach, artichokes, garlic, Asiago cheese, pine nuts, nutmeg…need I say more? Ingredients: 2 fresh garlic cloves, chopped 2 shallots, chopped 6 oz. fresh spinach 1 Tablespoon butter 7 oz. canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/8 teaspoon cayenne 3 eggs 1 1/2 cups milk 3/4 cup Asiago cheese, grated 1/4 cup...
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This KP original recipe comes together quickly for a great mid-week meal. It’s best with home-made pesto, but use jarred to save time. This served my family of 4 with no leftovers Ingredients: 1/2 box of bow tie pasta 1 bag fresh spinach, rinsed and chopped 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces Garlic salt...
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Try these cheese and spinach dumplings for a change from regular pasta. Serve with your favorite pasta sauce. They are delish! Thanks to my Mom for finding the recipe. Ingredients: 1 (16 oz.) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed 1 cup ricotta cheese 2 eggs, plus 2 egg yokes 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs Garlic salt and freshly ground black pepper, to...
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You can buy pretty good jars of pre-made Vodka sauce at the grocery store (I used to like Trader Joe’s in the US). But if you ever fancy making your own, here’s a tasty KP original recipe for ya! Serve over hot cooked pasta with lots of parmesan cheese. Delish! Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2...
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It’s winter, which means comfort food at my house. And what better comfort food than a casserole. Here’s a definite favorite that I came up with a few years back! It’s perfect for leftover turkey meat, but equally as good with chicken. Use fresh broccoli and freshly grated parmesan cheese for the fullest flavor. Ingredients: 8...
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