Stracciatella Soup Needs Narrative Ingredients 1- 5 oz package of baby spinach 12 eggs – scrambled 1 cup grated cheese 2- 32 oz containers of chicken broth 2 chicken bouillon cubes Extra virgin olive oil 4 cloves chopped garlic 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes Directions 1. Cover the bottom of a large stock pot with olive oil. Add the salt, pepper, red pepper flakes and chopped garlic. Heat till garlic is golden. 2. Add the chicken broth, grated cheese, and spinach. When spinach is wilted add the eggs, do not stir yet. Let […]
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Kale and Bean Soup Hearty, flavorful soup perfect for winter time. Enjoy at lunch or dinner. Ingredients 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped carrots 5 sweet Italian sausage- cut into bite size pieces 1 – 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes 1 cup chopped white potatoes 1 – 10oz bag baby kale 1 -29 oz can white cannellini beans 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2-32 oz containers of chicken broth 1/2 cup white wine 2 chicken bouillon cubes Salt to taste 1 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes 1/2 tsp rosemary Directions 1. Cover […]
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Hearty Pea Soup This is a great winter dish and comfort food. It is abundant in flavor and color. This soup can also be prepared in advance for optimal flavor. Ingredients 1 package split peas, soak overnight and rinse 1 lb ham steak cubed 1 large onion – chopped 1 head celery – chopped 1 bunch carrots- chopped 1 – 14oz can diced tomatoes Extra virgin olive oil to cover bottom of the pan 2 chicken bouillon cups Salt Pepper 2 containers of chicken stock 6-8 fresh basil leaves chopped 1 cup White wine Directions 1. In a medium size […]
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Hearty Lentil Soup This is and was another dinner staple in our house. This flavorful soup can be served as a starter or as a main dish. This dish can be made ahead of time for optimal flavor. Ingredients 1-15oz package dried lentils- soaked overnight. Drained and rinsed 1 package Italian sausage sweet – sliced 1 large onion chopped 1 large head celery chopped 1 bunch carrots chopped 1 – 15oz can or fresh diced tomatoes 6 basil leaves chopped 2 chicken bouillon cubes 2- 32 oz containers chicken broth 3/4 cup white wine Extra virgin Olive oil to cover […]
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Grilled Octopus Salad You can boil the octopus to tenderize it before grilling. This is a great summer dish! Full of color and flavor. You can add a multitude of cooked or raw vegetables to change it up like fresh string beans or zucchini or squash. Serve it as a starter, a side dish or main dish. Compliment with a glass of wine. Ingredients 1lb octopus Grill octopus and cut into bite size pieces 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 – 8 oz jar drained pitted Kalamata olives 1cup diced tomato 1 – 14 oz jar or can artichoke hearts […]
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Chicken Noodle Soup This comfort food was and still is a winter staple in our home. There is nothing that screams home sweet home better than the scrumptious smell of a pot of chicken noodle soup cooking on the stove. This dish fills your home with warmth and love. Ingredients 4 chicken breasts on the bone 1 – 16oz box of noodles, or bow tie pasta, or shells or your favorite pasta 3- 32-ounce containers of chicken broth 2 chicken bouillon cubes Salt Black Pepper 1 – 8oz can hunts tomato sauce 1 bag or bunch carrots- chopped 1 large […]
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