Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Pasta with White Bean Sauce

 I've discovered Miracle Noodles that allow me to make healthier Pasta Dishes. It's a Plant Based Company called Miracle Noodles. Of course if you aren't Vegetarian or Vegan you can continue to use Regular Pasta Choices. This Plant Based Pasta is also Diabetic Friendly, I've had Diabetes for almost two years so my recipes are beginning to reflect that.


Sauce:

1 TBS Olive Oil

2 Cloves of Garlic, minced.

1 Red Onion, very finely chopped.

1/2 Red Bell Pepper, diced into 1/4" pieces.

3 Stalks of Celery. diced into 1/4" pieces.

1 C Dry White Beans.

1 C Vegetable Broth 

8-10 oz. Pasta, Spaghetti or Linguini.

1/4 C Fresh Chopped Parsley, divided.

1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes

Salt & Pepper

Grated Parmesan Cheese for Serving.


In a Sauce Pan on Medium Heat, cook Dry Beans until Soft.

Drain well and divide in Half

Mash Half of the Beans with a Fork and Set Aside.


In a Non Stick Skillet on Medium Heat:

Olive Oil, until Hot.

Add:

Garlic, Onion, Bell Pepper, Celery.

Cook until Soft about 4 Minutes, Stirring often.


Add:

Broth, Salt & Pepper to taste.

1/2 of the Parsley.

Red Pepper Flakes.

Add:

All of the Beans.

Set Aside.


Cook Pasta in a Pot in 4 Quarts of  Rapidly Boiling Water until

Al Dente, about 8 Minutes.

Drain Well.


Return Sauce to re-heat it to a Boil.

Transfer Pasta to a Large Shallow Serving Bowl and add the Bean Sauce.

Mix to combine well.

Sprinkle with remaining Parsley.

Sprinkle Individual Servings with Parmesan Cheese.


Enjoy!

Peace in the Kitchen!




Sunday, April 7, 2024

Lasagna (Made with Vegetable Noodles and Meatless Grounds)

 I made this for Easter and it is delicious.  I research new healthy recipes that are also delicious. This is one of them. The Noodles I discovered are not Pasta (no flour and Gluten Free) so I can now enjoy a delicious traditional tasting Lasagna. When the Noodles are baked the have the same consistency as traditional Lasagna Noodles.








Here's what you'll need:

Preheat the Oven to 375 degrees.

A  9" X 13" Casserole Dish sprayed with a Vegetable Spray or Brushed with Vegetable Oil.


1 Bag of Frozen Meatless Crumbles. (there are a variety of Brands available) Do not thaw them.

12 Pieces of Zen Pasta Noodles ( 1 Box). They do not have to be pre boiled. 

4 C of your favorite Marinara Sauce, divided.

15 oz. Ricotta Cheese

2 C Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided.

1 Egg

1/2 C Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided.

1 tsp Dried Oregano or Basil.

While the Oven is preheating:

Stir Frozen Crumbles in 2 C of Simmering Marinara Sauce.

Add remaining Sauce and Simmer for an additional 3 minutes. ( Remove from Heat)


Make the Filling:

In a small Mixing Bowl:

Ricotta Cheese

Egg

1 C Mozzarella Cheese

1/4 C Parmesan Cheese

1 tsp Dried Oregano or Basil

Mix until well blended.


Spread 1 1/2 C of the Meat Sauce in the Casserole Dish.

Layer the Dish in the following Order:

3 Noodles allowing a small space between each Noodle and the sides of the Dish. The Noodles will be placed across the Width of the Pan, not in the traditional way. The Noodles are made to fit this way.

Continue Layering:

1/3 of the Ricotta Mixture.

1 C of Meat Sauce.

3 more Noodles.

1/3 of the Ricotta Mixture.

1 C Meat Sauce.

3 more Noodles.

Remaining Ricotta Mixture.

1 C Meat Sauce.

3 more Noodles.

The Remaining Meat Sauce.

Sprinkle with ramping Mozzarella Cheese and Parmesan Cheese.


Cover with Foil and Bake for 50 - 55 Minutes.

Enjoy!

Peace in the Kitchen!




Saturday, March 9, 2024

Irish Beef Stew ( Vegetarian version included)

 I've adapted this recipe for Vegetarians using Gardein Homestyle Beefless Tips or Beyond Steak Plant Based Seared Tips. You can certainly make this with Meat if you prefer.







Here's what you'll need:

Read the Entire Recipe before beginning the Preparation. There are some things that need to be made ahead of time and set aside.

A Dutch Oven (I prefer Cast Iron)

Salt and Pepper to taste.

4 TBS Olive Oil to Brown the Beef Tips.

2 TBS Olive Oil to Sauté the Vegetables.

1 Bag / 9 oz. Gardein Homestyle Beefless Tips, or 10 oz Beyond Steak Seared Tips.

4 Cloves Garlic, minced.

1/2 C Dry Red Wine

1 C Diced Fresh Mushrooms.

3 C Beef Broth,  I use a Vegetarian Beef Flavored Broth (Better Than Bouillon)

2 TBS Tomato Paste

2 TBS Flour

2 TBS Minced Fresh Rosemary

2 TBS Minced Fresh Thyme

1/2 C Frozen Peas

2 Stalks Celery, diced.

2 Small Carrots, diced.

1 Medium Onion diced.

2 Frozen Hash Brown Patties, thawed.

1 TBS Cornstarch, 1 TBS Water (Mix well to create a Slurry) Do this ahead of time and set aside.


In the Dutch Oven:

4 TBS Oil on Medium Heat, until Hot. Sear the Beef Tips until Browned. Make ahead, drain and set aside.

Add 2 TBS Oil to the Pot, until Hot.


Add:

Carrots, Onion and Mushrooms.  Sauté 5 - 8 minutes.

Add Garlic and Flour.

Stir well and Cook 2-3 minutes.

Deglaze the Pot with Red Wine, scraping the bottom and stirring to combine well.


Add:

Broth

Tomato Paste 

Celery

Herbs

Salt and Pepper to taste.

Bring to a Boil.

Reduce Heat to Low, Cover and Simmer for 1 Hour.

Add:

Beef Seared Beef Tips

Peas 

Corn Starch Slurry and Stir until Thickened.

Remove from Heat.

Transfer to a Serving Bowl or Serve Immediately from the Pot.


Enjoy!

Peace in the Kitchen!







Friday, March 8, 2024

Irish Fried Cabbage and Bacon

 For Saint Patrick's Day I make a Vegetarian Beef Tips Irish Stew and Fried Cabbage with Vegetarian Fried Bacon. 


Irish Fried Cabbage and Bacon:




  • 1 (12 ounce) package Bacon ) I use a Vegetarian Bacon

  • ¼ C melted Crisco

  • 1 Small Head of Cabbage, cored and finely chopped,

  • Ground Black Pepper to taste.


    1. Cook Bacon in a deep Skillet, in Crisco, over medium heat until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove Bacon from Skillet and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Reserve the Oil in the Skillet to fry the Cabbage.

    2. Add Cabbage, cook and stir over medium heat until Cabbage wilts, 5 to 7 minutes.

    3. Crumble Bacon over Cabbage. Stir and Simmer until Bacon is warmed, 2 to 3 minutes. 

      Season to taste with Black Pepper.

      Transfer to a Serving Dish.


      Enjoy!

      Peace in the Kitchen!

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Sunday, March 3, 2024

SOUP a Collection of my favorite recipes.

 I decided to create a Collection POST of my favorite Soup recipes.


German Beer Cheese Soup and Hatch Pepper Cheese Soup

Fresh Pumpkin Soup served with Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Andersen's Split Pea Soup and my own Original Spring Pea Soup !

7 Cans Soup

Tex-Mex Potato Corn Soup

Spring Pea Soup

Rustic Bean and Sausage Soup

Hatch Jack Cheese Soup

Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup

Chunky Tomato Soup 

Vegetable Barley Soup

Cream of Corn Soup

Cream of Carrot Soup / Ree Drummond / The Pioneer Woman

Yellow Split Pea Soup

Red Pepper and Smoked Gouda Cheese Soup

Cream of Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup

French Brie Cheese Soup

Texas French Onion Soup and Classic French Soupe a L'Onion Gratinee!

Cream of Asiago Cheese Soup

Vegetarian Split Pea Soup

 Hash Brown Potato Soup in a Crock Pot + My Original Macaroni and Cheese with Hash Browns

Florentine Soup

Old Fashioned Broccoli Rice and Cheese Casserole

Spinach Tortellini Soup

Sweet Potato Soup

Hotel Bristol's Soupe de Courge a la Créme

Roasted Hatch Green Chile SoupPumpkin Soup

Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese Croutons

Terry's Cream of Tomato Pesto Soup / 2004

 Creamed Corn Soup

 Crock Pot Soup au Pistou

Cauliflower Soup

Autumn's Italian Potato Soup

Taco Soup (Vegetarian Version)

Cream of Spinach Soup

Butternut Squash Soup

Cabbage Soup

Tex - Mex Tomato Soup

Bean Soup with Italian Link Sausage (Vegetarian or regular Sausage)

Enchilada Soup in a Crock Pot

Cold Strawberry Soup

Hearty Vegetarian Minestrone Soup

Fresh Zucchini Provençal Soup

Green Chile and Potato Chowder

Gazpacho / Ree Drummond / The Pioneer Woman

Cream of Jalapeno and Cilantro Soup

Tex - Mex Soup / an original recipe from The Hippy in the Kitchen

Black Bean Soup

Tuscan Country Soup / Original Recipe / Vegetarian

Hatch Chile Cilantro Soup

Vegetarian Chicken Tortilla Soup

Provencal Cream of Asparagus Soup ....... ( no milk or cream)

Sunday, February 11, 2024

Christmas , A Collection of Holiday Recipes

 Another Collection of Holiday Recipes.

These are some of our favorite Christmas Recipes.

CHRISTMAS:

Roasted Carrots

Broccoli Cheese and Rice Casserole

Corn Soufflé from Philadelphia Cream Cheese

Brussels Sprouts with Shaved Parmesan Cheese

Traditional Shepherd's Pie 

King Ranch Casserole, the original recipe! 

A Texas LegendFall Corn Pudding

Cauliflower and Leek Gratin and another one of my favorite Cauliflower Gratin Recipes

Holiday Potato Casserole with Sweet Potatoes and Red Potatoes

Roasted Provencal Potatoes

Potato Slices Baked in a Muffin Tin

American Pommes de Terre Dauphinoise in a Crock Pot !

Oven Roasted Asparagus with a Dijon Mustard Sauce

Asparagus Gratin

Roasted Turnips

Broccoli Casserole with French Fried Onions

Dill Peas in a Cast Iron Skillet

Almond Apricot Amaretto Mousse

VegetarianQuiche in a Bagel

The Best of the Best Gingerbread!

Pillsbury's Baked Cinnamon Roll Casserole and 2 more favorite Christmas Morning Casseroles

German Lebkuchen Cookies

Snowman Poop

Christmas Wassail

Basic Holiday Cookie Dough, Royal Icing Recipe and Icing Technique VideoChristmas Popovers

Gingerbread Soufflé

Homemade Vegetarian Mincemeat , a Christmas Tradition

Muffin Tin Mince Meat Pies .......... "easy as pie"!

 Christmas Wine Cake

Christmas Peppernuts

Christmas Pound Cake

Aunt Faye's Christmas Date Nut Bars

Christmas Butter Cookies Baked with Sprinkles.

Pappy's Christmas Cookies

Kris Kringle Cookies

Christmas Morning Apple Coffee Cake

Christmas Morning Muffins

British Rock Cookies

Christmas Cookie Cutter Chocolate Peppermint Treats

 Christmas Morning French Toast

Popovers , my recipe from the 70's

Christmas Bundt Cake and my Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe.

Christmas Chex Mix

Christmas Rum Balls , Two Versions

Gingerbread Muffins

Aunt Faye's Christmas Cookie 

Fig and Cranberry Conserve , Pear and Cranberry Conserve

Holiday Cranberry Pecan Bread

Saltine Crackers with Chocolate and Pecans, Christmas Candy

Cut out Shortbread Cookie Recipes (2 Versions)

Christmas Hazelnut Snowball Cookies 

Christmas Sugar Plums and Hazelnut Balls

Holiday Cranberry Pound Cake

Christmas Queso / Ree Drummond, The Pioneer Woman

Christmas Cookies , Thin and Crispy!

German Cinnamon Christmas Cookies

Honey Gingerbread Cookies from Martha Stewart

Gingerbread Bundt Cake

Sugar Cookie Icing and a Sugar Cookie Recipe

Wisconsin Cranberry Apple Crisp with Homemade Whipped Cream