Potato Fritters
Posted on October 27, 2007
1 cup water
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
4 medium potatoes
black pepper
vegetable oil for deep fat frying
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Mashed Potatoes
Posted on October 27, 2007
4 large potatoes
1 cup milk or sour cream
1/4 cup butter
salt and pepper to taste
Peel potatoes and cut into quarters. Place in a large saucepan with water to cover. Bring to a boil, lower heat, cook for about 25 to 30 minutes or until tender. Drain well. Place potatoes in mixing bowl of electric mixer and beat until smooth. Heat milk or cream in small saucepan and add to potatoes along with butter, salt and pepper. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
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Lemon Parmesan Spaghetti
Posted on October 27, 2007
8 ounces spaghetti
1/3 cup unsalted butter
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 teaspoon lemon zest
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain and place spaghetti in a greased 1.5 quart casserole dish.
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Creamy Penne Pasta
Posted on October 27, 2007
1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tomato, diced
salt and pepper to taste
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
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Chicken Manicotti with Chive Cream Sauce
Posted on October 27, 2007
12 Manicotti pasta shells
8 oz Whipped cream cheese with chives&onion
2/3 cup Milk
1/4 cup Romano cheese grated
2 cups Cooked chicken chopped
1 10 oz pkg frozen broccoli, (chopped) thawed, and drained
1 4 oz jar pimiento chopped and drained
1/4 ts Pepper
Paprika to taste
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Kasha Varnishkes
Posted on October 27, 2007
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup whole roasted buckwheat groats
2 cups chicken stock or water
3 Tbs. schmaltz or margarine
1 cup onions, chopped
1/4 lb. egg bowtie noodles
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Linguine with Clam Sauce
Posted on October 27, 2007
12 oz Linguine pasta
2 tb Olive oil
1 lg Clove garlic,minced
1 sm Onion, finely chopped
1 10 oz can minced clams
1/4 c Chopped parsley
1 tb Lemon juice
1 ds Hot pepper sauce
Grated Parmesan cheese to taste
Cook linguine according to package directions, making sure that it is not overcooked. While pasta cooks, heat oil in a skillet. Saute garlic and onions until soft but not browned. Add clams with liquid, parsley, lemon juice and hot pepper sauce. Heat through. Drain linguine; place on a platter and pour clam sauce over it. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, as desired. Yields 2 servings.
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Fettucine Alfredo
Posted on October 27, 2007
1 pound fresh linguine
1 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons softened butter
Salt and pepper to taste
Nutmeg to taste
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Sesame Noodles with Shrimp and Peppers
Posted on October 27, 2007
1 lb. Vermicelli or Thin Spaghetti or other long pasta shape
3 tbsp. oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
30 large shrimp, shelled and deveined
2 medium bell peppers (1 red and 1 yellow), cut into strips
salt and freshly ground pepper
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Barbecue Beef Lasagne
Posted on October 27, 2007
12 Lasagne pieces, uncooked
1 pound ground beef, pork or turkey
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 15-oz. cans tomato sauce
1/4 cup water
2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp. prepared mustard
1 tsp. liquid smoke flavoring (optional)
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
10-oz. package frozen corn, thawed, reserving 1/4 cup
15-oz. container part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup egg substitute
3/4 cup shredded low-fat sharp cheddar cheese
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