Ingredients:
1/3 cup maple syrup
¼ cup soy sauce
1 tsp fresh minced ginger
1 tsp minced garlic
1 Tbsp olive oil
4 (6oz) salmon fillets
Directions:
Combine syrup, soy sauce, ginger and garlic in a shallow pan.
Add salmon, turn to coat evenly.
Set aside 5 minutes.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; add1 Tbsps. oil.
Sear salmon fillets 3-4 minutes per side.
Add marinade mixture and heat until it reduces to thick syrup.
Drizzle salmon with reduced marinade.
Ingredients:
¾ cup instant corn meal
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
1 ¼ pounds medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails intact
2 large cloves garlic, minced
Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Juice of ½ lemon, plus wedges for serving
2 Tablespoons roughly chopped fresh parsley
Directions:
Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat, covered.
Uncover and slowly whisk in the corn meal, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper.
Reduce the heat to medium low and cook, sir occasionally, until thickened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the parmesan cheese and 1 tablespoon butter.
Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper.
Cover to keep warm.
Meanwhile, season the shrimp with salt and pepper.
Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the shrimp, garlic and cayenne, if using and cook, tossing, until the shrimp are pink, 3 to 4 minutes.
Remove from the heat and add 2 tablespoons water, the lemon juice and parsley; stir to coat the shrimp with the sauce and season with salt and pepper.
Divide polenta among shallow bowls and top with the shrimp and sauce.
Serve with lemon wedges.
Ingredients:
1 package (10 Ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded fontina cheese
½ cup part skimmed ricotta cheese1/2 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese
3 green onions chopped
¼ teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust
1 egg lightly beaten
1 teaspoon water
1 cup of spaghetti sauce warmed
Directions:
In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. On a lightly floured surface, unroll pizza crust into an 11 in square cut into four squares. Transfer into a greased baking sheet. Spoon spinach mixture over half of each half of each square to within ½ inch of the edges.
For each calzones, fold one corner over filling to the opposite corner, forming a triangle; press the edges with a fork to seal. Cut slits into the top. Combine egg and water, brush over calzones.
Bake at 375º for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with spaghetti sauce
Ingredients:
1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
4 cups of sliced zucchini
1 cup chopped onions
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
2 eggs lightly beaten
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Colby- Monterey Jack cheese
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
Directions:
Separate crescent dough into eight triangles and place in a greased 9 in. deep-dish pie plate with points toward the center. Press dough onto the bottom and up the sides of the plate to form a crust; seal seams. Spread with mustard.
In a large skillet, sauté zucchini and onion in butter until tender. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cheeses, seasonings and zucchini mixture. Pour into crust.
Bake at 375° for 20- 25 minutes or until knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cover edges loosely with foil if crust browns too quickly.
Ingredients:
1 lb asparagus, trimmed and steamed
1 lb cheese ravioli, cooked from frozen
1 cup red cherry tomatoes
1 cup yellow cherry tomatoes
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 cup prepared pesto sauce
2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:
Heat olive oil. Sauté asparagus and tomato in oil until tomatoes are soft.
Toss with cooked ravioli.
Add pesto, Parmesan , salt and pepper.
Serve immediatly
Ingredients:
¼ cup light soy sauce
2 Tbsp sesame oil
1 Tbsp rice wine vinggar
1 ½ lb large shrimp, shelled and deveined
2 cups sliced mushrooms
2 small zucchini sliced ½ inch thick
2 scallions, chopped
1 pinch crushed red pepper
Hot rice for serving
Directions:
Wisk soy sauce, vinegar and 1 Tbsp oil.
In large wok or skillet, heat 1 Tbsp oil. Add shrimp, mushrooms, zucchini and scallions.
Sprinkle with red pepper.
Stir fry for 4 minutes or until shrimp are cooked.
Add soy sauce mixture and toss.
Serve with hot rice.
Ingredients:
6 oz uncooked linguine
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup butter, cubed
2 Tbsp olive oil
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
2 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese
¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
15 uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/8 tsp each, salt and pepper
Directions:
Cook linguini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, sauté the onion, mushrooms and garlic in butter and oil for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Stir in cream and cheese; sprinkle with pepper flakes.
Add shrimp and linguine to skillet; cook over medium-low heart, 5-7 minutes until shrimp are no longer pink. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Ingredients:
2 lbs ground beef
1 lb bulk Italian sausage
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 jar (16 oz) salsa
1 can (16 oz) hot chili beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 oz) pizza sauce
1 pkg (8 oz) pepperoni, halved
1 cup water
2 tsp chili powder
½ tsp each, salt and pepper
3 cups (12 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions:
Cook beef, sausage, onion, green pepper and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain.
Stir in salsa, beans, pizza sauce, pepperoni, water, chili powder, salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer; cover and cook 20 minutes.
Serve with cheese
Ingredients:
1 pkg. (6 oz.) corn bread stuffing mix
4 boneless pork loin chops (6 oz. each)
½ tsp. pepper
¼ tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. butter
2 medium pears, chopped
1 medium sweet red peppers, chopped
2 green onions, thinly sliced
Directions:
Prepare stuffing mix according to package directions. Set aside.
Meanwhile, sprinkle chops with salt and pepper
Brown pork chops in butter in a large skillet. Sprinkle with pears and red pepper.
Top with stuffing and onions.
Cook uncovered, over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160°.
Ingredients:
3 oz fresh goat cheese
¼ c ricotta cheese
1 small garlic clove, crushed through a press
Pinch of ground nutmeg
Coarse salt and ground pepper
12 square wonton wrappers
Parsley sauce (follows)
Directions:
In a small bowl, use a fork to mash together goat cheese, ricotta, garlic and nutmeg until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Assemble ravioli and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, reduce to a bare simmer. Drop ravioli into water, one at a time, stirring gently to prevent sticking. Cook until a dente, 5 to 7 minutes.
Using slotted spoon, transfer ravioli to a paper towel lined baking sheet and arrange in a sing layer to drain briefly.
Divide between two plates and drizzle with parsley sauce.
Serve immediately
Parsley Sauce
In a small bowl, stir together 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley, 2 Tbsp olive oil, 1
Tbsp grated parmesan, and 1 tsp water. Season with salt and pepper
