Cheesy Cioppino

  Cheesy Cioppino - Wow, this awesome soup recipe gives a whole new meaning to hearty. There is a little bit of everything in this one, to easily satisfy everyone who eats its simple nutrition, shrimp, lobster,veggies, pasta, and cheese to top it all off! All in less than thirty minutes!

Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Main Ingredient: Lobster, Shrimp, Vegetables
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Cheesy Cioppino

1/2 lb Sweet, Mild Italian Sausage, thinly sliced
2 tb Olive Oil
1 lg Onion, Chopped
1 md Green Bell Pepper, Coarsely chopped
1 lg Clove Garlic; Minced
32 oz Beef Broth, 2 16-oz Cans
28 oz Tomatoes, Chopped, Undrained
8 oz Tomato Sauce, 1 can
1/2 c Dry Red Wine
1 lb Medium Shrimp; Deveined And Shelled
1 1/2 c Zucchini, Sliced
1 c Carrots, Sliced
3/4 c Celery, Diagonally Sliced
2 md Lobster Tails; Cooked,Shelled, And Sliced Into -1/2-Inch Pieces
1 1/2 c Fusilli Pasta; Cooked And Drained
1/4 c Fresh Parsley,,Chopped
1/2 ts Dried Basil, Crushed
12 oz Jarlsberg Cheese; Shredded

Directions to make Cheesy Cioppino

Step 1:In a large saucepan, brown the sausage in the oil. Add the onion, Green Pepper, and garlic. Cook and stir until the onion is transparent.
Step 2:Add the beef broth, tomatoes with the juice, tomato sauce, wine, shrimp, zucchini, carrots and celery. Simmer until the vegetables are tender and the shrimp is cooked, about 10 minutes. Add the lobster, pasta, parsley, basil, cooking until heated through.
Step 3:TO SERVE: Spoon the soup into 8 individual ovenproof crocks. Evenly top each with the cheese. Broil, 4 to 5-inches from the heat source, until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.

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Sensational Quiche

  Sensational Quiche - This hearty, with a touch of sweetness, recipe for quiche, is great for brunches and buffets. Loaded with high in protein eggs, crisp, crunchy bacon, divine swiss cheese, and sweet, tart, apples, you can serve this any time of day! Whenever you decide to serve it, don’t expect any leftovers, as it disappears quickly.

Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Main Ingredient: Egg, Bacon, Apple, Cheese
Difficulty Level: 4

Ingredients to make Sensational Quiche

2 1/4 c Sifted flour
1 1/2 ts Salt
3/4 c Shortening
5 tb Cold milk
5 Eggs
1 tb Butter or margarine
1 c Diced Canadian bacon
2 c Thinly sliced apples, red delicious, unpeeled
1 tb Flour
1 3/4 c Half and half
1/8 ts Nutmeg
1/4 ts Caraway seeds
1/2 ts Dry mustard
1 c Shredded Swiss cheese

Directions to make Sensational Quiche

Step 1:Combine sifted flour and 1 teaspoon salt. Cut in shortening until particles are size of peas. Sprinkle with about 5 tablespoons cold milk, adding just enough to make stiff dough. Shape into 6 balls. Roll out on lightly floured board to 6-inch circles and fit into 6 (5-inch) tart pans
Step 2:Fold edges under and build up high fluted rim. Pierce all over with fork tines
Step 3:Separate 1 egg. Beat egg white lightly and brush over bottoms and sides of shells. Bake below center of oven at 425F 15 minutes.
Step 4:Meanwhile, melt butter and saute bacon 1 minute. Add apple slices, cover and cook about 10 minutes, until apples are almost translucent. beat remaining whole eggs with remaining egg yolk. Add flour, half and half, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, nutmeg, caraway seeds and dry mustard and mix well.
Step 5:Sprinkle cheese evenly among tart shells, top with apples and bacon. Pour egg mixture into shells.
Step 6:Bake at 375F about 30 minutes, or until set in center. Cool to lukewarm before cutting.

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Flavorful Mac and Cheese

  Flavorful Mac and Cheese - The classic mac and cheese with a sweet twist; pineapple! We also added some ham for extra heartiness and superb flavor, because we all know what a winning combination ham and pineapple is. Added in with the pasta and cheese, it is fresh and fabulous!

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Ham , Pasta
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Flavorful Mac and Cheese

7 ounce pkg elbow macaroni
8 ounce jar processed American cheese
1 1/2 cups fully cooked ham, diced
8 ounce can crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup onion, finley chopped

Directions to make Flavorful Mac and Cheese

Step 1:Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
Step 2:Meanwhile, mix all other ingredients together, to make a cheese sauce.
Step 3:Stir in cheese sauce until combined. Add remaining ingredients. Transfer to a serving bowl; serve immediately.

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Dilled Pasta Salad

  Dilled Pasta Salad - This cool, crisp, pasta salad, with subtle dill flavor, gets it’s crispiness from the added fresh, garden vegetables. The make-it-yourself dressing, is so light and yummy, with just a hint of the dry mustard flavor to complement the pasta. A great summer salad.

Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 4-6
Main Ingredient: Pasta, Garden Vegetables
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Dilled Pasta Salad

DRESSING:
1/3 c White wine vinegar
1 tb Olive oil, extra light
1 ts Dill weed
1/4 ts Salt
1/4 ts Dry mustard
1/8 ts Pepper

SALAD:
5 oz (2 cups) whole wheat rotini pasta
1 c Sliced carrots
1 c Cut 1inch, fresh green beans
1/2 c Red bell pepper strips
4 Green onions, sliced (1/2c)
8 Cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/2 c Sliced cucumber
3 oz (1/2 c) cubed low fat mozarella cheese

Directions to make Dilled Pasta Salad

Step 1:In a jar, combine all dressing ingredients, and shake well.
Step 2:Cook pasta in 3 quarts boiling water to desired doneness, adding carrots and green beans during the last 2-4 minutes or pasta cooking time. Drain; rinse thoroughly with cold water to cool rapidly.
Step 3:In a large serving bowl, combine cooled pasta mixture and remaining salad ingredients. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently.

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Cheesy Swiss Gruyere Fondue

  Cheesy Swiss Gruyere Fondue - Everyone loves fondues for their delicious simplicity, especially this rich, thick, cheese one. The thick, creamy cheese texture carries just a hint of garlic, and is a great family snack, or a distinct, easy appetizer. Let us know how it works out for you.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Main Ingredient: Cheese
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Cheesy Swiss Gruyere Fondue

8 oz Natural Swiss cheese,diced
8 oz Gruyere cheese,diced
2 tb Flour
1 Clove garlic,halved
2 c Dry white wine
1 tb Lemon juice
3 tb Kirsch (or any orage flavored liquer)
French bread,1 inch cubes
Assorted fruit chunks

Directions to make Cheesy Swiss Gruyere Fondue

Step 1:Place cheese in plastic bag; sprinkle with flour. Toss until cheese is coated.
Step 2:Rub cut clove of garlic on bottom and side of 3-quart saucepan; add wine. Heat over low heat just until bubbles rise to surface (wine must not boil). Stir in lemon juice; add cheese, about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly with wooden spoon. Stir until cheese is melted. Stir in kirsch.
Step 3:Pour into ceramic fondue pot over low heat. Use long-handled forks to spear bread cubes; then dip and swirl in fondue with stirring motion.

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Garlic Herb Greek Bread

  Garlic Herb Greek Bread - Slice into succulence with this best Greek bread! Overflowing with a distintive taste, and so simple, you let the bread machine do the mixing and kneading. Then you reap the rewards, enjoy.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Servings: 6-8
Main Ingredient: Flour, Garlig, Herbs
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Garlic Herb Greek Bread

1/2 c Water
2 c White bread flour
3 tb Yogurt,plain
2 ts Dry milk
1 tb Sugar
1 ts Salt
2 ts Butter
1 pinch Garlic powder
4 ts Black olives,chopped
1/2 ts Sweet basil
1/2 ts Dill weed
2 1/2 tb Feta cheese
2 1/2 tb Cucumber,pureed
1/2 ts Fast-Rise yeast *** OR ***
1 ts Active-Dry yeast

SUCCESS HINTS: Cucumber should be peeled, seeded, and then pureed. If the feta cheese is packed in water, drain well. Finely chop the black olives.

Directions to make Garlic Herb Greek Bread

Step 1:Measure all ingredients into bread maker, in order recommended by manufacturer. Start on Basic cycle.

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