Sausage, Lentil & Squash Soup

Prep time: 15-20 minutes Cook time: 40-45 minutes Materials: 1 small onion chopped 4 garlic cloves minced 1 yellow squash sliced 1 bell pepper chopped 1/2 lb. spicy Italian sausage (casings removed) 1 tbsp. tomato paste 28 oz. tomato sauce 8 cups chicken or vegetable stock 1 cup lentils Salt and pepper to taste 1…

Cannoli Ice Box Cake

Prep time: 20-25 minutes Cook time: 0 minutes Rest time: 10-12 hours minimum Materials: 12-14 graham crackers 1 cup heavy whipping cream 15 oz. Ricotta cheese 1/2 cup plus 1 tbsp. powdered sugar 1 tbsp. vanilla extract Pinch of salt Semi-sweet chocolate chips Process: Line a loaf pan with some plastic wrap leaving some overhang…

Ham, Egg & Cheese Crustless Quiche

Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 35-45 minutes Materials: 8 large eggs 3-4 slices ham chopped 1 scallion chopped 1 cup cooked quinoa 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (additional needed for top) 1/3 cup ricotta cheese Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 tsp parsley Red pepper flakes to taste Non-stick cooking spray to grease pie…

Dubai Chocolate Brownies

Prep time: 15-20 minutes Cook time: Varies Materials: 1 box brownie mix (plus materials listed on the box) 2 cups shredded fillo dough 2 tbsp. unsalted butter melted 1 cup pistachio cream 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips Fillo Dough Process: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Combine the shredded fillo dough and melted butter….

Chicken Parm Pasta Bake

Prep time: 15-20 minutes Cook time: 60-65 minutes Materials: 1 lb. chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces (season with salt & pepper to taste, 1 tbsp. paprika, 1/2 tsp oregano) 1 onion chopped 3 garlic cloves minced 2 cups elbow pasta 28 oz. tomato sauce (season with salt & pepper to taste, 4 fresh…

Sautéed Zucchini Pasta

Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 25-35 minutes Materials: 1 onion chopped 3 garlic cloves minced 1 large zucchini sliced thinly 28 oz. crushed tomatoes 4-5 fresh basil leaves 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp marjoram 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes 1 lb. cooked spaghetti (reserve 1/2 cup of the cooked pasta water)…