Category: Main Dishes (Page 21 of 37)

Stuffed Pumpkin Soup

October 15, 2015 / Anita / 0 Comments

Cream Drizzled Stuffed Pumpkin Soup

Out of the 80’s and with a few tweaks it works today. I came across some old newspapers just recently … One happened to be the Visalia Times Delta Cookbook ’81. There on page four was my Grandmother’s Portuguese Bean Soup. I’m a bit prejudice but this bean soup is still an award winner today. But the top prize actually went to Jay Glasgow for her Stuffed Pumpkin. I tried to recreate her recipe and found I was a bit lost without ingredient measurements which the recipe didn’t have. But today I’ll be giving a few pointers that help make this a no fail. This recipe is certainly simple in ingredients and prep. Definitely worth trying.

Swiss Chard and Pasta

October 9, 2015 / Anita / 2 Comments

Swiss Chard & Pasta with Cognac

Love Swiss Chard! Team it with pasta and it’s perfect. I love the young tender colorful variety of chard I grow in my garden but this year with our current drought I was not as inspired. So, off to my local market! Now, the choices in my market are not many. I’m just excited to see fresh Swiss Chard even if it’s mature with large tough stalks. Just remove the stalk and the spine that travels up the leaf … It works! What remains is a tasty green to add to this pasta dish. Add a little Cognac and this simple dish dazzles. Just ask my guy. Yes, we like to accompany this with a nice wine and prosciutto, and it’s our main dish.

Chicken and Noodle Bake

October 7, 2015 / Anita / 0 Comments

Chicken & Noodle Bake

Chicken Macaroni Cheese Bake

A hearty recipe for a quick and easy family meal. Only six ingredients, 15 minute prep, bake and it’s done. Add a side salad or vegetable and dinner is served. This will become one of your favorite Comfort Food recipes for the cold months ahead.

All Things Pumpkin

September 10, 2015 / Anita / 0 Comments

Pumpkin & Spice

A favorite time of year, The Fall. The weather begins to cool, a must in this part of the country, a new school year begins, the aroma of pumpkin spices fill my kitchen. Here are a few of my favorite pumpkin and spice recipes. I’m adding many more this year. On the search for all things pumpkin.

Until then….

Pumpkin Parmesan Cream Soup
Pumpkin Cookies
No Bake Pumpkin Pie with Italian Meringue
Spicy Pumpkin Cupcakes
Pumpkin Spice Cake
Pumpkin Parmesan Cream Pasta Sauce
Pumpkin Pie

And this beautiful Pumpkin Torte.

Portuguese Hash

September 7, 2015 / Anita / 0 Comments

Portuguese Hash

with Chouriço and Linguica

The recipe is simple enough. It’s about finding the right ingredients. Chorizo is plentiful around here but chouriço … not so much. So if I’m putting together this recipe I must be prepared to travel to a neighboring town where there is a Portuguese Bakery that happens to have chouriço as well as traditional Portuguese baked goods. Not so bad because it’s an excuse to load up on some goodies. In a pinch look for Spanish chorizo … It’s the closest to Portuguese chouriço. Now that we have that cleared up let’s not forget linguica. Choose your favorite linguica, mild or hot, heavy on paprika or not. Now we’re just about ready to begin. Just a few more ingredients.

Portuguese Style Cowboy Spaghetti

September 1, 2015 / Anita

Portuguese Cowboy Spaghetti

With Linguica

My love for Italian and Portuguese food, and being a former cowgirl have collided into this surprising dish. If you think this might be Italian sauce with linguica thrown in … guess again. It’s truly Portuguese in flavor through and through. Would be delicious even without the linguica … so my daughter says. For a real cowgirl dish mix the sauce thoroughly through the cooked spaghetti and sprinkle with a little Jack Cheese … Pepper Jack even.

As far as ingredients go, if your pantry has all you need for Italian spaghetti sauce you are more than half way there. Just a little Santo Domingo Sweet Paprika, and pickling spices to bring out the taste that is so familiar in Portuguese cuisine and you have it made. It’s amazing!

Sweet or Savory Tea Ring

August 29, 2015 / Anita / 2 Comments

Simple Tea Ring

Make It Sweet or Savory

This family favorite can be made just about anytime. The second rising can be delayed by refrigerating over-night (up to 24 hours) for an early morning breakfast addition or a dinner time pleaser. Cinnamon Pecan this time! But another favorite is Turkey Cranberry. Change up this simple recipe to please everyone. This recipe is one you’ll want to add to your favorites. It fills the kitchen with a lovely aroma. And gives the feel of Fall. I bet an apple filling would delight too.

Ranch-Style Pasta and Ham

August 23, 2015 / Anita / 0 Comments

Ranch Pasta and Ham

For Everyone

Not really Italian except for the pasta and Parmesan. Made for the little ones who are into ranch dressing … But come to find out, everyone loved this simple pasta dish. We have company and I opted to make this for our little guest. Mom had to see the ingredient list and do a taste test and she approved. The leftovers might even be tastier as the flavors increase.

TriTip Salad

August 18, 2015 / Anita / 0 Comments

TriTip Salad Dinner

One Dish Meal

Not only is this a one dish meal, it’s prepared together, roasted tritip and vegetables. My family … we love a vegetable. This delicious main dish meal is so easy and foolproof. It’s perfect for family and guests. Pop this into the oven … it cooks quickly and is perfect for the summer days that are just too hot for outdoors. 108 degrees here today. Add some asparagus to the red potatoes, red onion and red bells to balance the color. Yes, I was advised this might have just a little too much red going on. You just can’t see the arugula. Five of us had no difficulty eating all of this delicious meal. Give it a try!

Greens and Beans Soup

August 12, 2015 / Anita / 0 Comments

Greens and White Bean Soup

With Croutons

Any time is a great time for soup! Hot or Cold weather makes no difference. I reach for soup just about anytime. Even more when I’m under the weather … tired, sad or have overdone with rich foods for days. It just perks me up, mood and all! This is one of my go to soups because I have the ingredients at hand & I love greens … And it’s a bit Italian and Portuguese, two of my favorite cuisines.

About the greens, I love escarole (a variety of endive) but kale and spinach are great substitutes and are readily available. I prefer using fresh greens in this soup but frozen will do in a pinch. Let’s get on with the recipe.

Cream Drizzled Stuffed Pumpkin Soup

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Swiss Chard & Pasta with Cognac

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Chicken & Noodle Bake

Chicken Macaroni Cheese Bake

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Pumpkin & Spice

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Portuguese Hash

with Chouriço and Linguica

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Portuguese Cowboy Spaghetti

With Linguica

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Simple Tea Ring

Make It Sweet or Savory

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Ranch Pasta and Ham

For Everyone

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TriTip Salad Dinner

One Dish Meal

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Greens and White Bean Soup

With Croutons

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