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  • 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained, liquid reserved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1⁄2 small onion, minced (about 1/4 cup)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 medium garlic cloves, minced (or pressed through garlic press, about 2 tsp)
  • 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
  • table salt
  • 1⁄3 cup vodka (premium is best)
  • 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 lb penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil leaves
  • freshly grated parmesan cheese, for serving
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 660.1
  • Calories from Fat: 185 g
  • Total Fat: 20.6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 40.8 mg
  • Sodium: 58.2 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 101.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 15.5 g
  • Sugars: 6.6 g
  • Protein: 11.4 g

Penne alla Vodka

It is suggested when you make this recipe that you use a premium vodka as a less expensive brand will give…

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  • 1⁄2 cup whole shelled pistachios
  • 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
  • 1⁄3 cup sugar
  • 5 teaspoons orange marmalade
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, plus
  • 2 teaspoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small shallot, minced very fine (approx. 1 TBS)
  • 1 tablespoon mint leaf, fresh, minced very fine
  • table salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • 5 ounces lightly packed baby arugula (8 cups)
  • 2 large oranges, peeled, cut into segments, segments halved and drained to remove excess juice
  • 3 ounces feta, crumbled (3/4 cup)
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 254.3
  • Calories from Fat: 132 g
  • Total Fat: 14.8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 13.4 mg
  • Sodium: 187 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 27.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugars: 22.2 g
  • Protein: 6.2 g

Arugula Salad with Oranges, Feta and Sugared…

To save assembly time, make the pistachios ahead of time and store in the refrigerator in an airtight container or you…

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  • 2 slices white bread or 2 slices brioche bread, 1/2-inch thick
  • unsalted butter (melted for brushing)
  • 3 tablespoons cheddar cheese, grated
  • 2 slices cooked bacon, fried until crispy
  • 1 egg, fried
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1⁄4 cup arugula
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 376.3
  • Calories from Fat: 180 g
  • Total Fat: 20.1 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 250.5 mg
  • Sodium: 907.8 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 26.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.3 g
  • Sugars: 2.8 g
  • Protein: 21.2 g

Morning Breakfast Panini

Use your panini maker for breakfast! Adapted from Williams-Sonoma

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  • 2 slices county-style bread, each 1/2 inch thick
  • olive oil, for brushing
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (to taste)
  • 3 slices cooked turkey breast, thin slices
  • 2 tablespoons julienned roasted red peppers
  • 1 slice Taleggio or 1 slice Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1⁄4
  • cup watercress, stemmed
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 251.7
  • Calories from Fat: 103 g
  • Total Fat: 11.5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 7.6 mg
  • Sodium: 787.9 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 33.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.4 g
  • Sugars: 4 g
  • Protein: 4.4 g

Turkey and Roasted Red Pepper Panini

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  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 rosemary sprig, leaves
  • 2 slices sourdough bread, each 1/2 inch thick
  • 1 ounce thinly sliced tuscan salami
  • 1 ounce sliced Fontina cheese
  • 1/4 cup sliced roasted red pepper
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 1017.8
  • Calories from Fat: 657 g
  • Total Fat: 73.1 g
  • Saturated Fat: 16.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 53 mg
  • Sodium: 1809.7 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 68.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.3 g
  • Sugars: 1.2 g
  • Protein: 22.4 g

Salami, Fontina and Roasted Bell Pepper Panini

Panini for lunch? From Williams-Sonoma.

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  • 4 slices bread, county-style, each 1/2 inch thick
  • unsalted butter, Melted for brushing
  • 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 358.7
  • Calories from Fat: 181 g
  • Total Fat: 20.2 g
  • Saturated Fat: 12.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 58.8 mg
  • Sodium: 688.3 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 26 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.2 g
  • Sugars: 2.5 g
  • Protein: 17.8 g

Cheddar Cheese Panini

A beautiful and delicious sandwich. I like to sprinkle a little sugar over the cheese.

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  • 2 slices county-style bread, 1/2 inch thick
  • olive oil, for brushing
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (or to taste)
  • 2 slices mozzarella cheese
  • 3 slices tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 fresh basil leaves
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 379.4
  • Calories from Fat: 176 g
  • Total Fat: 19.6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 49.5 mg
  • Sodium: 726.7 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 33.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.9 g
  • Sugars: 6.1 g
  • Protein: 17.4 g

Caprese Panini

One of my favorites!

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  • 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes
  • 1 cup carrot, sliced
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can great northern beans, undrained
  • 2 small zucchini, cubed
  • 2 cups Baby Spinach, packed, rinsed and torn
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon ground pepper (or to taste)
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 371.4
  • Calories from Fat: 194 g
  • Total Fat: 21.6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 43.1 mg
  • Sodium: 1699.5 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 23.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.8 g
  • Sugars: 5.4 g
  • Protein: 22.1 g

Italian Sausage Soup

This is a wonderful, easy soup that is quick to put together for a nice weekend lunch or supper. You will…

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  • 6 bone-in skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat
  • 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into spears
  • 1⁄2 lb white button mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 6 shallots, peeled and halved
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 1 1⁄2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 271.2
  • Calories from Fat: 26 g
  • Total Fat: 3 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 57.3 mg
  • Sodium: 536.9 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 36.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5 g
  • Sugars: 7.3 g
  • Protein: 17.8 g

Chicken & Sweet Potato Crock Pot Stew

No time for cooking? Try this wonderfully satisfying and flavorful stew made in your crock pot! I found this recipe in…

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  • 4 teaspoons canola oil, divided
  • 2 lbs bottom round steaks, trimmed of fat and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3⁄4 lb cremini mushrooms or 3/4 lb white button mushrooms
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups brown ale or 2 cups dark beer
  • 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 1⁄2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seed
  • 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 bay leaf
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 312.6
  • Calories from Fat: 172 g
  • Total Fat: 19.2 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 72.6 mg
  • Sodium: 340 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 9.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
  • Sugars: 3.3 g
  • Protein: 24.8 g

Flemish Beef Stew

This recipe calls for a brown ale or a strong dark beer. It is recommended that you do not use a…

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  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1⁄2 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1⁄4 cup sliced green onion
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 3 cups tomato cocktail juice
  • 1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice
  • 1⁄2 cup water
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
  • 1⁄2 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 3⁄4 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • hot pepper sauce
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 177.4
  • Calories from Fat: 28 g
  • Total Fat: 3.2 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 91.5 mg
  • Sodium: 757.6 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 23.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.2 g
  • Sugars: 6 g
  • Protein: 14.1 g

Big Ed’s Cajun Shrimp Soup

Doing a search for some exciting Cajun soups, I came up with this wonderful recipe on Allrecipes.com. I hope you will…

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Ingredients
  • 1 lb cheese tortellini (frozen)
  • 2 plum tomatoes (may sub. reg. tomatoes, chopped)
  • 1 green bell pepper (julienne)
  • 1 red bell pepper (julienne)
  • 1 bunch scallion (diced)
  • 8 pieces asparagus (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh garlic (chopped)
  • 1 green zucchini (sliced)
  • 2 cups white wine
  • 1 tablespoon salt (to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 1⁄2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 sprigs fresh parsley (to garnish, dried parsley)
  • 6 cups water, for boiling
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 623.1
  • Calories from Fat: 172 g
  • Total Fat: 19.1 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 53.2 mg
  • Sodium: 2276.6 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 72.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 8.2 g
  • Sugars: 8.5 g
  • Protein: 23.3 g

Tortellini with White Wine Primavera

Who does not like pasta?? We love it, and especially prepared this way, yummy and good for you!

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  • 2 teaspoons olive oil or 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 2 leeks, cleaned and chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and chopped (I slice them)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 3 -4 cups cooked turkey, shredded
  • 2 -3 bay leaves
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 8 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 6 ounces egg noodles, uncooked
  • 1 cup frozen green pea
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 536.4
  • Calories from Fat: 115 g
  • Total Fat: 12.8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 115.7 mg
  • Sodium: 629.1 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 55.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.6 g
  • Sugars: 8.2 g
  • Protein: 51.1 g

Turkey Soup with Egg Noodles and Vegetables

I was looking for a way to use up some leftover turkey - Lo and Behold I came up with this…

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  • 8 ounces spaghettini or 8 ounces angel hair pasta
  • 4 scallions, coarsely chopped (white and pale green parts only)
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 12 ounces container cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 ounce piece parmesan cheese, coarsely chopped
  • 8 -10 fresh basil leaves
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 440.6
  • Calories from Fat: 176 g
  • Total Fat: 19.6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 28.7 mg
  • Sodium: 297.4 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 48.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.3 g
  • Sugars: 4.5 g
  • Protein: 17.7 g

Spaghettini with Checca Sauce

I saw this recipe on Everyday Italian and simply had to try it right away! I am so glad I did…

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  • 40 cherry tomatoes
  • 7 1⁄2 ounces tuna
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons onions, grated
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream, to moisten (about)
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 22.1
  • Calories from Fat: 12 g
  • Total Fat: 1.4 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 5.7 mg
  • Sodium: 12.2 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 0.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
  • Sugars: 0.6 g
  • Protein: 1.6 g

Cherry Tomato Appetizers

You can make these ahead of time to have ready for your guests.

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