February 1st, 2008 by alice
Tags: Primavera, Rotelle
INGREDIENTS
- 12ounceswhole wheat spiral pasta(rotelle pasta)or rotini pasta
- 1lbasparagus spears, cut into 2 inch pieces
- 2tablespoonsolive oil
- 2tablespoonspesto sauce
- 2minced garlic cloves
- 1 (15 1/2 ounce)cancannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (13 3/4 ounce)canwater-packed artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
- 1cup shreddedmozzarella cheese
- 3tablespoons gratedparmesan cheese
- salt and pepper
DIRECTIONS
- Cook pasta according to instructions.Drain and set aside.
- While pasta cooks, bring a second pot of water to a boil.
- Fill a large bowl with cold water; set aside.
- Blanch asparagus in boiling water for 3 minutes.
- Remove and dunk in cold water.
- Heat olive oil and pesto in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic; saute for 30 seconds or until golden.
- Add beans and cook 5 minutes longer.
- Squeeze excess liquid from artichokes and add to the skillet, along with the asparagus.Cook 3-4 minutes or until heated through.
- Toss pasta and vegetables with cheese in a large bowl.Season with salt and pepper.
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February 1st, 2008 by alice
Tags: Chambord, Soda, Vodka
INGREDIENTS
- 1fluid ounceraspberry liqueur(Chambord)
- 3ouncesvodka(2 shots vodka)
- 7ouncesclub soda(4 1/2 shots club soda)
- 1lime wedge
DIRECTIONS
- Mix Chambord and vodka in an ice-filled Collins glass.
- Top with club soda and garnish with a lime wedge.
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February 1st, 2008 by alice
Tags: Coconut, Prawn, Tacos
INGREDIENTS
- oil(for frying)
- 31-40 uncookedprawns(31-40 count)
- shredded coconut
- 1/2-3/4cupflour
- 2eggs
-
Sauce
- 1/2cupfat free sour cream
- 1lime, juice of
- 1/2-1teaspoonsugar
- flour tortillas
- shreddedcabbage(we use the bagged variety)
DIRECTIONS
- In a small bowl, mix the sour cream, lime juice and equal or sugar. Stir and adjust taste to your liking. (Some like more lime while some prefer it to be sweeter.).
- Heat oil (medium heat) in frying pan. Clean/shell prawns.
- Dip prawns in flour followed by egg then into coconut. Fry till golden brown, drain on paper towel and keep warm till all prawns are cooked.
- Warm tortillas, then put some of the lime sauce on the tortilla, add 3-4 prawns and the shredded cabbage. Roll up and enjoy!
- These are really good the next day cold for a snack!
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February 1st, 2008 by alice
Tags: Baked, Mozzarella, Oven, Stuffedrancini
INGREDIENTS
- 1 1/2cupsinstant brown rice
- 4green onions, divided
- 2minced garlic cloves
- 3 1/2cupswater
- 2eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2cup choppedfresh parsley, plus more
- fresh parsley, for garnishing
- 1/3cup gratedromano cheese
- 2cupsdry whole grain breadcrumbs
- 1 (12 ounce)containermarinated fresh mozzarella balls in oil, drained and oil reserved(16 pieces)
- 28ouncesmarinara sauce
DIRECTIONS
- Combine rice, water, 1 whole green onion and garlic in a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer 15-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat, transfer to a bowl, and cool.
- Remove and discard green onion.
- Preheat oven to 425°FCoat baking pan with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
- Finely chop the rest of the green onions.
- Fold eggs, parsley, Romano and onions into rice.
- Spread breadcrumbs on a large plate.
- Shape 1/4 cup rice mixture around one mozzarella ball.Roll in breadcrumbs, and place on baking sheet.
- Repeat with the rest of the ingredients.
- Drizzle arancini with the reserved oil.
- Bake 20-25 minutes or until outside is crisp and brown.
- Meanwhile, warm marinara sauce.
- Place sauce in the bottom of a large serving dish.Place arancini on top of sauce and sprinkle with parsley.
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February 1st, 2008 by alice
Tags: Blackberry, Breakfast, Cobbler
INGREDIENTS
- 1tablespooncornstarch
- 1 (15 ounce)canblackberries, drained and juice reserved
- 1teaspoonlemon juice
- 1 (8 ounce)package refrigeratedcinnamon rolls
-
Garnish
- frozen whipped topping, thawed
DIRECTIONS
- In a mixing bowl, dissolve cornstarch in reserved juice; add berries and lemon juice.
- Mix well; spoon into a greased 8 X 8-inch baking pan.
- Set aside.
- Separate cinnamon rolls; arrange over blackberry mixture.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes, until golden and sauce is bubbly.
- Garnish with a dollop of whipped topping.
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