- 1 pound fresh spaghetti
- 3 skinless and boneless hake or sole fillets, 4 to 6 ounces
- salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup flour
- 4 tablespoons clarified butter (ghee)
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Tag: Parsley
Snapper with Zucchini and Tomato with Parsley Orzo
- 4 teaspoons coconut oil, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 2 (6-ounce) snapper fillets
- 2 tablespoons white wine
- 1 cup diced zucchini
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced shallots
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- Ingredients for the orzo:
- 1/2 cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
- 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
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Chicken Marsala Ravioli with Spinach and Mushrooms
- 1 package of Buitoni Chicken Marsala Ravioli
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
- 1 shallot, minced
- 2 garlic cloves (or 1 garlic scape), minced
- 1 package of baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 1 package of shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and sliced
- 1/4 lb pancetta, cubed (or prosciutto, that was actually my original plan!)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup Marsala wine
- 1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth
- 1/4 tsp or less of truffle oil (optional)
- Parmesan cheese, grated, as garnish
- Parsley, chopped, as garnish
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Ingredients
- 1 package of Buitoni Chicken Marsala Ravioli
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
- 1 shallot, minced
- 2 garlic cloves (or 1 garlic scape), minced
- 1 package of baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 1 package of shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and sliced
- 1/4 lb pancetta, cubed (or used prosciutto, that was actually my original plan!)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup Marsala wine
- 1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth
- 1/4 tsp or less of truffle oil (optional)
- Parmesan cheese, grated, as garnish
- Parsley, chopped, as garnish
Instructions
- Begin by bringing a large pot of water to a boil.
- While waiting for the pot of water to boil, mince your shallot and garlic. I used a garlic scape from my CSA share, it’s perfectly fine to use garlic cloves. Slice your mushrooms. Be sure to remove the stems of the shiitake mushrooms, they can be really woody tasting.
- In a large saute pan, add 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallot and garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. (You’re adding pancetta or prosciutto to this dish so have a light hand with the salt. You just need some to draw the water out of the mushrooms).
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms cook down and the liquid has evaporated.
- While waiting for the mushrooms to cook down, cube the pancetta and add to a small saute pan over medium high heat. Cook for 4 minutes.
- Your pot of water should hopefully be boiling. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil to the pot of boiling water and add the ravioli. Cook for 6 minutes and drain.
- Add the Marsala and the broth to the mushrooms. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Add the pancetta to the mixture when it is finished cooking.
- Don’t wipe down the saute pan that had the pancetta. Just add the 1 cup of spinach leaves and cover. Cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
- Add the ravioli to the mushroom mixture and toss. Remove from heat, add a very slight amount of truffle oil if using, and mix in the wilted spinach.
- To serve, add the ravioli to a plate. Spoon the sauce, mushrooms, spinach and pancetta over the pasta. Top with parsley and Parmesan cheese.
Chilled Creamy Cucumber Soup
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 cups peeled, seeded and thinly sliced cucumbers, divided
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth, or reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
Add thesoupto a blender (be careful), removing the center of the top of the blender. Add the avocado and parsley.
Place a paper towel over the open hole before blending. Blend on low until smooth. (I just do all of this in the pot using an immersion blender, I find it less hazardous hehe).
The soup is smooth, a little tangy from the Greek yogurt, and ends with a slight hint of spice. I like mixing in the parsley and chopped cucumbers into the soup to give it some texture.
Grilled Duck with Warm Mushroom Salad and Truffle Vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 (6-ounce) boneless duck breast, skinned
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- Cooking spray
- 3 cups thinly sliced shiitake mushroom caps (about 5 ounces)
- 2 cups thinly sliced portobello mushroom caps (about 5 ounces)
- 3/4 cup (1/4-inch) diagonally cut asparagus
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons truffle oil
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Crispy Flounder and Roasted Tomatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pint cherry tomatoes
Salt and pepper, to taste
A few basil leaves, thinly sliced
1/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
2 (6-ounce) skinless flounder fillets
Cooking spray
Penne with Bacon Vodka Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 can (28 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon basil
- 2/3 cup Bakon vodka
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 box penne pasta
Instructions
- Chop the shallot and garlic cloves. Heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallot and cloves and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add the tomato sauce, oregano, parsley, and basil. Add the Bakon vodka and stir to combine. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally; it will thicken and reduce a bit.
- While waiting for the sauce to reduce, boil a pot of water and cook the penne according to directions, you want the pasta al dente. After the 15 minutes have passed, add the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese and stir to combine.
- Add the pasta and mix to combine. Cook for another minute or so to allow the sauce to absorb into the pasta.
Crispy Herbed Shrimp with Roasted Asparagus and Tomatoes
- 3/4 cup panko, divided
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/2 cup 2% Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup canola mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Roasted Asparagus and Tomatoes:
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
- 1/2 cup grape tomatoes
- 1/3 cup sliced shallots
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Cooking spray
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Guest Post – Falafel
- 1 15 oz. can chickpeas, drained
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 3/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons flour
- oil for frying (canola or vegetable)
Now serve falafel by itself, or with hummus and pita bread. Yum!
Couscous Stuffed Chicken
1/4 cup uncooked couscous
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
3 tablespoons chopped plum tomato
2 tablespoons kalamata olives, chopped
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 minced garlic clove
2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
Cooking spray
Mango Couscous with Salmon
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided
2 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup couscous (I used tricolor, because it’s so darn pretty)
1 plum tomato, chopped
1 medium mango, peeled and chopped
1 medium mango, peeled and cut into chunks
the juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon honey
2 fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Mussels in White Wine Garlic Sauce
- 1 dozen mussels, scrubbed and debearded
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2-4 garlic cloves, minced (depending on how much you want to offend those around you)
- 1 shallot, minced
- Chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons butter
Goat Cheese Stuffed Lamb Burgers
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 3 tbsp plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp minced fresh mint
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Pinch cayenne
- 4 oz log goat cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp chopped basil
- Tzatziki
- Sliced cucumber
- Pita bread or hamburger buns, toasted
Add the ground lamb, plain yogurt, panko, mint, salt, pepper, cumin, and cayenne to a large bowl.
Mix to combine.
Add the goat cheese, olive oil, parsley, and basil to a small bowl.
Mix to combine.
Take the meat mixture and divide it evenly into four patties.
Make a well in each patty and add an equal amount of the cheese mixture into each well.
Form the meat patty around the cheese mixture.
Heat a grill pan (or grill) and cook the burger to your liking. Because they are so thick, you might need to cook them long and slow.
Grill the hamburger buns or pita bread.
Top the burger with tzatziki and sliced cucumber.
And there you have it!
You bite in and get a really delicious, moist burger.
With a flavorful, gooey center.
Mmmm.
Homemade Macaroni and Cheese
- 1/2 an onion, diced
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 1/4 cups 1% low fat milk
- 1 box uncooked elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 4 ounces cubed sharp cheddar cheese
- 4ounces cubed gouda cheese
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
- 1 medium tomato, seeded and diced
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon Old Bay
- 1 can (8 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
- 2 containers of fresh baby bella mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- Cooking spray
