3-20-14: Orecchiette Pasta, Sausage & Broccoli Rabe.

Ingredients:

·         ½ pound Hot Italian Sausage.

·         3 TBSP.  Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

·         4 Cloves Garlic, minced.

·         1 TSP.  Fennel, dried.

·         2 Anchovies.

·         1 pound Orecchiette Pasta.

·         1 pound Broccoli Rabe (1 bunch).

·         1 TSP.  Salt.

·         1/3 Cup of Feta Cheese, crumbled.

Bring a large Saute Pan up to medium heat.  Place in the EVOO, once it starts to dance, place in the garlic and anchovies.  Combine together, being careful not to burn the garlic, should only take a few minutes.  Keep Stirring.  Add in the loose Sausage, continue stirring till cooked.  Turn to low and hold.

While the Sausage is cooking, add the salt to a large pot of water and bring to a boil.  Add in the Orecchiette, set the timer for 5 minutes.  Prep the broccoli rabe to small 1.5”x1.5” cuts.  When the timer is up for the Pasta, add in the broccoli rabe and cook for 5 additional minutes.  When pasta & broccoli are cooked, pull a cup of the water and save (it might be used in the next step).

Turn the Sausage mixture back up to a medium heat.  Drain the Pasta and Broccoli, add it to the Saute Pan and stir in with the Sausage (add in the water a little at a time to keep mixture moist).  Burn-off the liquid after a few minutes (while turning the mixture) and add and cut in the Feta.

Serves for 4 people.

20 minutes total time.

Enjoy !

3-17-14: Red Curry Paste Marinated Tilapia Tacos.

This is a combination of Asian & Californian cuisine that is healthy and spicy all at the same time.  Provides your body with needed Protein and some great veggies.....

We start with approximately 1/2 pound of Tilapia fish, place in a marinade that is made up of 3 TBSP of Red Curry Paste, 1/4 Cup of Water, 2 TBSP of EVOO, 1 Squeazed Lime and 1 TBSP of Dried Organo.  Let the Fish Marinade for 24 hours.

Bake the Fish at 350 degrees for aproximately 25 minutes.

Makes 4 Tacos.

Ingredients:

• Flour Tortillas.
• Avocado.
• Tomato.
• Spinach.
• Sour Cream.
• Hot Sauce.
• Talapia Fish.

We serve Our's with extra Lime.  Pictured is also a Black Bean & Corn mixture that helps fill you up as you go.  :)

03-01-14: Blackened Chicken with Basil Pesto & Tortellini.

Great combination of Cajun & Italian cuisines that will liven up any dull piece of Boneless Chicken Breast and turn it into an enjoyable meal.  We also added in some Tortellini covered in Basil Pesto to finish out the plate.

Take (2) Boned & Skinned Chicken Breasts and rub in Cajun Blackening Spice, place in a lightly oiled 9x9 inch glass baking pan.  Bake in Oven for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.    Remove from the oven, brush Basil Pesto on both sides and return to oven.  Continue cooking for another 15 to 20 minutes based upon thickness of the breasts.

Preparing the Tortellini:

We used frozen and just followed the directions of placing in Boiling water, reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes.  Drain water, return Tortellini to the pan.  Add in 4 ounces of Jarred Basil Pesto (in the summer we grow our own Basil) and grated Romano cheese.

The first bite will surprise you !  Enjoy !!

Ingredients:

·         2 Chicken Breasts, boneless & skinless.

·         6 oz.  Basil Pesto .

·         2 TBSP.  Cajun Blackening Spice.

·         14 oz.  Frozen Cheese Tortellini.

·         2 TBSP.  Romano Cheese, grated.