Cook pasta, and drain; reserve. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add kale; cook, stirring, until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Add pumpkin, broth, and pesto; stir to combine. Bring to a simmer. Season with 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Toss pasta with pumpkin-kale mixture….
Author: Matt Netherland
I have an extreme passion for cooking and baking and am always on the hunt for new recipes. I have been studying the culinary arts for over 20 years and it is the greatest passion in my life. I am constantly on the radar as I, myself continue my journey to culinary perfection, and there isn't a day that goes by that doesn't involve something to do with a recipe.
DEVILS ON HORSEBACK
Preheat the grill to high. If using mango chutney and Tabasco, stir 5-10 drops of Tabasco into the chutney. Taste and add more Tabasco if required. Lay out the bacon rashers on a board. Spread the chutney mixture (if using) on each rasher, lay a prune on top and wrap the bacon tightly around the…
Lemon tart
For the pastry (makes double) For the filling To make the pastry, mix the flour and icing sugar in a bowl. Rub the butter into the flour with your fingers until crumbly. Mix in the egg yolks. If the pastry is still too dry, add 1-2 tbsp water until it comes together. Roll into a…
Asiago Beef Tart
Preheat oven to 400°. On a work surface, unroll crust; roll to a 12-in. circle. Press crust onto bottom and up sides of an ungreased 11-in. tart pan with removable bottom. Refrigerate while preparing filling. In a large skillet, cook beef and shallot over medium heat 5-7 minutes or until beef is no longer pink,…
Chicken Stir-Fry
Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Meanwhile, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch in a medium glass or ceramic bowl; stir until smooth. Stir in ginger, garlic,…
Beef and Bean Stew
½ cup flour 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 ½ – 3 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 medium onions, thinly sliced 2 cups water 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste ¾ teaspoon rubbed sage ½ teaspoon dried thyme 1 can (16…
Carrot Cake Cheese Ball
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in 1/2 cup carrots, pineapple, raisins, honey, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Shape cheese mixture into a ball (mixture will be soft). Wrap; refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, roll cheese ball in coconut, pecans and remaining 1/4 cup carrots. Serve with graham crackers, vanilla wafers and…
25-Minute Chicken & Noodles
1 can (14 ½ ounces) chicken broth ½ teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 cups frozen California Medley vegetables 2 cups uncooked medium egg noodles 2 cups cubed cooked chicken In a medium skillet mix broth, basil, pepper and vegetables. Over medium-high heat, heat to a boil. Reduce heat to medium. Cover…
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