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Spicy Italian Meatballs

September 19, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes | Leave a comment
Tags: baking, Bottled Pepperoncini Salad Peppers, Bread Crumbs, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Egg, Food, Ground Beef, Italian sausage, Italian Seasoning, Peppers, recipes, Spices, Spicy Italian Meatballs

I have another Delicious Meatball Appetizer to pass along, Spicy Italian Meatballs. Some of the ingredients you’ll be needing are Egg, Bread Crumbs, Bottled Pepperoncini Salad Peppers, Italian Seasoning, Ground Beef, Italian Sausage, Peppers, Spices and more! I love a good Meatball! The recipe is from the CooksRecipes website. At the Cooks site you’ll find a huge selection of recipes to please all Tastes, Diets, or Cuisines so be sure to check it out today for any of your recipe needs! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Spicy Italian Meatballs
Juicy meatballs are precisely what your next party needs. This slow cooker recipe for the saucy favorite features spicy Italian sausage and a tangy balsamic-tomato sauce.

Recipe Ingredients:
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped bottled pepperoncini salad peppers
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, crushed
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pound lean ground beef
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup finely chopped onion (1 medium)
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Cooking Directions:
1 – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2 – In a large bowl combine egg, bread crumbs, 1/4 cup onion, pepperoncini peppers, Italian seasoning, and the 1 clove garlic; mix well. Add ground beef and sausage; mix gently until combined. Shape mixture into twenty-four 2-inch meatballs. Place meatballs in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Bake for 30 minutes; drain well.
3 – Meanwhile, in a 4 to 5-quart slow cooker combine crushed tomatoes, 1/2 cup onion, the vinegar, 2 cloves garlic, oregano, and crushed red pepper. Add baked meatballs to slow cooker; stir gently to coat.
4 -Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 4 to 6 hours or on high-heat setting for 2 to 3 hours. Skim fat from sauce before serving.
Makes 24 meatballs.

Tip: Meatballs can be served on their own, over hot cooked pasta, or in buns for meatball sandwiches.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/24 of recipe): 133 cal., 9 g fat (3 g sat. fat, 1 g polyunsaturated fat, 4 g monounsatured fat), 36 mg chol., 237 mg sodium, 5 g carb., 1 g fiber, 1 g sugar, 7 g pro.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/appetizer/spicy_italian_meatballs_recipe.html

Appetizer of the Week -Ultimate Party Meatballs

September 19, 2020 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Appetizer of the Week, Appetizers, CooksRecipes | Leave a comment
Tags: Appetizer of the Week, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Food, Frozen Pre Cooked Cocktail Sized Meatballs, Heinz® Chili Sauce, Meatballs, Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry Sauce, recipes, Ultimate Party Meatballs

This Week’s Appetizer of the Week is Ultimate Party Meatballs. So easy to prepare using just 3 ingredients – Ocean Spray® Jellied Cranberry Sauce, Heinz® Chili Sauce, and Frozen Pre Cooked Cocktail Sized Meatballs. The recipe makes 30 servings. The recipe is from the CooksRecipes website. At the Cooks site you’ll find a huge selection of recipes to please all Tastes, Diets, or Cuisines so be sure to check it out today for any of your recipe needs! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Ultimate Party Meatballs
Quick, easy and delicious party fare, meatballs are always a favorite with guests — these especially so!

Recipe Ingredients:
1 (16-ounce) can Ocean Spray® Jellied Cranberry Sauce
1 (12-ounce) bottle Heinz® Chili Sauce
1 (2-pound) bag frozen, pre-cooked, cocktail-size meatballs

Cooking Directions:
1 – Combine sauces in a large saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring until smooth.
2 – Add meatballs. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until meatballs are heated through, stirring occasionally.
Makes 30 appetizer servings.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/appetizer/ultimate_party_meatballs_recipe.html

Appetizer of the Week – Crostini Aperitivo

September 12, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes | Leave a comment
Tags: Appetizer of the Week, baking, Buitoni All Natural Pesto with Basil, Cooking, Crostini Aperitivo, Food, Garlic, Multi Grain Baguette, Prosciutto, recipes, Roasting, Soft Goat Cheese

This week’s Appetizer of the Week is a Crostini Aperitivo. To make this Tuscany Appetizer you’ll be needing Multi Grain Baguette, Garlic, Soft Goat Cheese, Buitoni All Natural Pesto with Basil, and Prosciutto. It’s only 70 calories and 5 carbs per serving. The recipe is from the CooksRecipes website. At the Cooks site you’ll find a huge selection of recipes to please all Tastes, Diets, or Cuisines so be sure to check it out today for any of your recipe needs! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Crostini Aperitivo
Add a touch of Tuscany to your meal with this simple, yet elegant crostini appetizer made with thin slices of multi-grain baguette topped with prosciutto, creamy goat cheese and a delicious pesto spread. Buon appetito!

Recipe Ingredients:
1 (about 20 inches long) multi-grain baguette
1 clove garlic, peeled and halved crosswise
2 (about 5.3-ounce) packages soft goat cheese
1 (7-ounce) container BUITONI Refrigerated All Natural Pesto with Basil
1 (3-ounce) package thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into strips

Additional toppings: roasted and sliced bell peppers, roasted thin asparagus, shaved melon and/or chopped dates (optional)

Cooking Directions:
1 – Preheat broiler. Cut bread into 40 (1/2-inch-thick) diagonal slices. Place on baking sheet.
2 – Broil for 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until golden. Rub tops of bread slices with cut garlic halves. Discard garlic.
3 – Combine cheese and pesto in small bowl; stir until combined.
4 – Spread about 2 teaspoons mixture over each toasted bread slice. Top evenly with prosciutto and any additional toppings.
Makes 40 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/40 of recipe): Calories: 70 Calories from Fat: 35 Total Fat: 4 g Saturated Fat: 1.5 g Cholesterol: 5 mg Sodium: 170 mg Carbohydrates: 5 g Dietary Fiber: 0 g Sugars: 1 g Protein: 3 g
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/appetizer/crostini_aperitivo_recipe.html

Touchdown Turkey Pesto Party Pops with Hail Mary Horseradish Dipping Sauce

September 12, 2020 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes | Leave a comment
Tags: Appetizers, Basil Pesto, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Egg, Food, Goat cheese, Grated Horseradish, Ground Turkey, Italian Seasoned Croutons, Mild Italian Sausage, Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry Sauce, recipes, Sour cream, Touchdown Turkey Pesto Party Pops with Hail Mary Horseradish Dipping Sauce

I have another Appetizer to pass along and this one is just in time for Football,Touchdown Turkey Pesto Party Pops with Hail Mary Horseradish Dipping Sauce. Included are recipes for both the Turkey Pesto Party Pops and for the Hail Mary Horseradish Dipping Sauce. Some of the ingredients you’ll be needing to make the Turkey Pesto Party Pops are Ground Turkey, Mild Italian Sausage, Italian Seasoned Croutons, Basil Pesto, Egg, Salt, Pepper, and Lollipop Sticks. And as I said there’s a recipe for the Hail Mary Horseradish Dipping Sauce with ingredients of Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry Sauce, Goat Cheese, Sour Cream, Grated Horseradish, Salt, Ground Black Pepper, and Fresh Flat Leaf Parsley. This one also comes from the CooksRecipes website. At the Cooks site you’ll find a huge selection of recipes to please all Tastes, Diets, or Cuisines so be sure to check it out today for any of your recipe needs! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Touchdown Turkey Pesto Party Pops with Hail Mary Horseradish Dipping Sauce
Score winning points with game fans when you serve these tasty turkey pesto pops with a kickn’ cranberry and horseradish dipping sauce! Recipe by Devon Delaney of Westpoint, Connecticut, 2012 Ocean Spray Tailgating Recipe Contest Winner.

Recipe Ingredients:
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Turkey Pesto Party Pops:
1 pound ground turkey
1/3 pound mild Italian bulk sausage
2/3 cup Italian seasoned croutons, crushed
1/4 cup basil pesto
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Lollipop sticks

Hail Mary Horseradish Dipping Sauce:
1 cup Ocean Spray® Jellied Cranberry Sauce
2 ounces goat cheese, softened
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons prepared grated horseradish
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Chopped fresh flat leaf parsley for garnish

Cooking Directions:
1 – Preheat oven or grill to 400°F (205°C). Grease a large baking sheet with 1 tablespoon oil; set aside.
2 – For Turkey Pesto Party Pops: Combine the turkey, sausage, croutons, pesto, egg, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
3 – Shape turkey mixture into uniform meatballs and lay side by side on oiled baking sheet.
4 – Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until cooked through.
5 – For Hail Mary Horseradish Dipping Sauce: Place cranberry sauce, goat cheese, sour cream and horseradish in a blender or food processor and pulse until well combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parsley to garnish.
6 – Poke meatballs with lollipop sticks and place in a transportable container to take to the tailgate party along with the dipping sauce.

Makes about 24 appetizer servings.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/appetizer/touchdown_turkey_pesto_party_pops_recipe.html

Appetizer of the Week – Black Bean-Avocado Salsa with Home-Baked Tortilla Chips

September 5, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in Appetizer of the Week, CooksRecipes | Leave a comment
Tags: Appetizer of the Week, Avocados, baking, Black Bean-Avocado Salsa with Home-Baked Tortilla Chips, Black Beans, Canola Oil, Cider Vinegar, Cilantro Leaves, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Food, Garlic Powder, Ground Black Pepper, Jalapeno Chili Pepper, Lime juice, recipes, Red onion, Salt, Soft Corn Tortillas, Tomatillo

This week’s Appetizer of the Week is – Black Bean-Avocado Salsa with Home-Baked Tortilla Chips. This includes recipes for the Tortilla Chips and the Black Bean-Avocado Salsa. To make the Home Baked Tortilla Chips you’ll be needing Soft Corn Tortillas, Canola Oil, Garlic Powder, Ground Black Pepper, and Salt. To make the Black Bean-Avocado Salsa you’ll be using Avocados, Tomatillo, Jalapeno Chili Pepper, Cilantro Leaves, Red Onion, Black Beans, Canola Oil, Lime Juice, Cider Vinegar, and Salt. The recipe comes from the CooksRecipes website. At the Cooks site you’ll find a huge selection of recipes to please all Tastes, Diets, or Cuisines so be sure to check it out today for any of your recipe needs! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Black Bean-Avocado Salsa with Home-Baked Tortilla Chips
Enjoy this tasty heart healthy snack for your next celebration!

Recipe Ingredients:
Tortilla Chips:
6 (6-inch) soft corn tortillas
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

Black Bean-Avocado Salsa:
1/2 ripe medium avocado, peeled, seeded and diced
1 medium tomatillo, papery skin removed, rinsed and diced
1 large jalapeno chili pepper, finely chopped (seeded, if desired)
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/2 of a (15-ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained*
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt

Cooking Directions:
1 – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2 – For Tortilla Chips: Stack tortillas and cut into eight equal triangles (48 wedges total). Put triangles in single layer on two baking sheets. Drizzle triangles with canola oil and sprinkle with garlic powder and black pepper. Bake for 10 to 11 minutes or until chips are light brown and beginning to crisp. Remove from oven, place baking sheets on cooling racks, sprinkle evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and cool completely (about 10 minutes). As chips cool, they will become crisper. Store in airtight container up to 24 hours for peak flavor and texture.
3 – For Black Bean-Avocado Salsa: Combine avocado, tomatillo, jalapeno, cilantro, red onion, black beans, canola oil, lime juice, vinegar and salt in medium bowl. Serve with tortilla chips.
Makes 6 (1/3 cup) servings.

*Note: The leftover black beans may be stored in an airtight container in the freezer up to one month for later use.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/6 of recipe): Calories 130; Total Fat 10g; Saturated Fat 1g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 200mg; Carbohydrates 9g; Fiber 2g; Protein 2g.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/appetizer/black_bean-avocado_salsa_with_home-baked_tortilla_chips_recipe.html

Smokey Cola Glazed Meatballs

September 5, 2020 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Appetizers, CooksRecipes | Leave a comment
Tags: Appetizers, Apple Cider Vinegar, Butter, Cola (Soda), Cooking, CooksRecipes, Dark Brown Sugar, Farm Rich Turkey Meatballs, Food, Ground Black Pepper, Ground Chipotle Pepper, Kosher salt, recipes, Smokey Cola Glazed Meatballs

I have a 2nd Appetizer Recipe from the CooksRecipes website to pass along, Smokey Cola Glazed Meatballs. To make these you’ll be needing a bag of Farm Rich Turkey Meatballs, Butter, Cola (Soda), Apple Cider Vinegar, Dark Brown Sugar, Ground Chipotle Pepper, and Kosher salt and freshly Ground Black Pepper. These sound incredible! This recipe is also from the CooksRecipes website. At the Cooks site you’ll find a huge selection of recipes to please all Tastes, Diets, or Cuisines so be sure to check it out today for any of your recipe needs! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Smokey Cola Glazed Meatballs
Try this super simple turkey meatball recipe – perfect for serving at your game day party…or any festive gathering.

Recipe Ingredients:
1 (28 ounce) bag of Farm Rich Turkey Meatballs
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups cola soda (not sugar-free)
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Cooking Directions:
1 – In a medium sauce pan, add butter and melt.
2 – Whisk in the cola, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar and chipotle pepper. Salt and pepper to taste.
3 – Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium-low until a thicker syrup is formed (about 15 minutes).
4 – Remove from heat and place in the refrigerator for one hour (the mixture will thicken in the refrigerator).
5 – Prepare meatballs according to package directions. Remove from the oven and toss with glaze.
6 – Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes. Serve warm.
Makes 6 servings.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/appetizer/smokey_cola_glazed_meatballs_recipe.html

“Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week – Arroz con Huevos

August 24, 2020 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, Meatless Monday | Leave a comment
Tags: Arroz con Huevos, Cheese, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Eggs, Food, Garlic, Green Pepper, Meatless Monday, Onion, recipes, Rice, Salt, Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Taco Sauce, Tomato, Vegetarian, Water

This week’s “Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week is Arroz con Huevos. To make the Dish you’ll be needing Water, Rice, Onion, Garlic, Salt, Green Pepper, Taco Sauce, Tomato, Eggs, and Shredded Cheddar Cheese. Perfect for Breakfast or Brunch. The recipe is from the CooksRecipes website. At the Cooks site you’ll find a huge selection of recipes to please all Tastes, Diets, or Cuisines so be sure to check it out today for any of recipe needs! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Arroz con Huevos

This hearty and satisfying dish, Mexican-style rice topped with poached eggs and garnished with shredded cheddar cheese, can be served anytime of the day.

Recipe Ingredients:
1 cup water
1/2 cup uncooked rice
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons bottled taco sauce or salsa
1/2 cup chopped tomato
4 large eggs
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Cooking Directions:

1 – In medium saucepan stir together water, rice, onion, garlic and salt, if desired. Cover. Over high heat, bring to boiling. Reduce heat to keep water simmering. About 10 minutes before rice is done (check rice package for total cooking time needed), stir in green pepper and taco sauce. Re-cover and cook until rice is tender, about 10 minutes longer. Stir in tomato. Remove from heat, cover and keep warm while poaching eggs.
2 – In saucepan or deep omelet pan, bring 2 to 3 inches of water to boiling. Reduce heat to keep water gently simmering. Break cold eggs, 1 at a time, into custard cup or saucer or break several into bowl. Holding dish close to water’s surface, slip eggs, 1 by 1 into water. Cook until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard, about 3 to 5 minutes. With slotted spoon, lift out eggs. Drain in spoon or on paper towels and trim any rough edges, if desired.
3 – To serve, spoon 1/4 of the reserved rice mixture onto each of 4 plates. Top each with 1 of the poached eggs, sprinkle each egg with 1 tablespoon of the cheese.

Makes 4 servings.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/mless/arroz_con_huevos_recipe.html

Appetizer of the Week – Sweet Red Pepper Hummus

August 15, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in Appetizer of the Week, CooksRecipes | Leave a comment
Tags: Appetizer of the Week, Apple Cider Vinegar, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Cumin, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Food, Fresh Lemon Juice, Garbanzo Beans, Parsley, recipes, Red Bell Pepper, Salt, Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener, Sweet Red Pepper Hummus

This week’s Appetizer of the Week is Sweet Red Pepper Hummus. To make this recipe you’ll be needing Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Lemon Juice, Apple Cider Vinegar, Parsley, Salt, Cumin, Splenda Granulated No Calorie Sweetener, Garbanzo Beans, Red Bell Pepper, and Olive Oil Flavored Cooking Spray. The recipe is from the CooksRecipes website. At the Cooks site you’ll find a huge selection of recipes to please all Tastes, Diets, or Cuisines so be sure to check it out today for any of your recipe needs! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Sweet Red Pepper Hummus
A delicious dip to serve at any party!

Recipe Ingredients:
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener
1 (19-ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
2 cups chopped red bell pepper
Olive oil-flavored cooking spray

Cooking Directions:
1 – Spray non-stick sauté pan with olive oil spray. Sauté red peppers for 4 to 5 minutes. Set aside.
2 – In food processor, add all ingredients including red peppers. Purée for 1 minute, scrape the sides, and continue to purée until smooth.
3 – Refrigerate until serving time.
Makes 15 (1/4 cup) servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/15 of recipe; 1/4 cup): Calories: 60; Calories from Fat: 15; Total Fat: 1g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 190mg; Total Carbs: 10g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugars: 2g; Protein: 2g.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/diabetic/sweet_red_pepper_hummus_recipe.html

Mexi-Meatball Kabobs

August 15, 2020 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes | Leave a comment
Tags: Appetizers, baking, Bell Peppers, Black pepper, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Eggs, Food, Ketchup, lean ground beef, Mexi-Meatball Kabobs, NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk, Quick Oats, recipes, salsa, Sour cream, Taco Seasoning Mix

I’m also passing along a Meatball Appetizer, Mexi-Meatball Kabobs. Something a little different for all the Meatball lovers out there! These are made using Lean Ground Beef, Quick Oats, NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk, Eggs, Ketchup, Taco Seasoning Mix, Black Pepper, Bell Peppers, Salsa, and Sour Cream. This recipe also comes from the CooksRecipes website. At the Cooks site you’ll find a huge selection of recipes to please all Tastes, Diets, or Cuisines so be sure to check it out today for any of your recipe needs! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Mexi-Meatball Kabobs
With a blend of Tex-Mex seasonings, these fun mini-sized meatballs on skewers are perfect for party-goers of all ages…and are sure to hit the spot for those craving that South-of-the-Border flavor.

Recipe Ingredients:
Nonstick cooking spray
3 pounds lean ground beef
2 cups quick oats
1 (12-ounce) can NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
2 large eggs
1/2 cup ketchup
2 (1.25-ounce) packets taco seasoning mix
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 large bell peppers (any color), cut into 60, 1-inch pieces
60 (4-inch) wooden skewers
Salsa and sour cream (optional)

Cooking Directions:
1 – Preheat oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Foil-line 3 baking sheets and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
2 – Combine ground beef, oats, evaporated milk, eggs, ketchup, taco seasoning and black pepper in large bowl until just mixed. Form mixture into 120, 1-inch meatballs. Place on prepared baking sheets.
3 – Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until no longer pink in center. Drain on paper towels, if needed.
4 – Thread two meatballs and one piece of pepper on each skewer. Place on large serving platter. Serve with salsa and sour cream.
Makes 60 appetizer servings.

Tips:

* Meatballs can be made and baked ahead of time, refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen up to 3 months and heated prior to serving.
* Meatballs can also be served individually with toothpicks and dipping bowls of salsas.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/30 of recipe or 2 kabobs): Calories: 110 Calories from Fat: 30 Total Fat: 3.5 g Saturated Fat: 1.5 g Cholesterol: 40 mg Sodium: 260 mg Carbohydrates: 8 g Dietary Fiber: 1 g Sugars: 3 g Protein: 11 g
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/appetizer/mexi-meatball_kabobs_recipe.html

“Meatless Monday’ Recipe of the Week – Crêpes with Wild Mushrooms, Asparagus and Brie

August 10, 2020 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, Meatless Monday | Leave a comment
Tags: Asparagus, baking, Brie, Butter, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Crêpes with Wild Mushrooms Asparagus and Brie, Crepes, Food, Garlic, Meatless Monday, mushrooms, recipes, sweet onion, Tarragon, Vegetarian

This week’s “Meatless Monday’ Recipe of the Week is – Crêpes with Wild Mushrooms, Asparagus and Brie. The always delicious Brie along with Crêpes, Steamed Asparagus, Wild Mushrooms, and more make up these Diabetic Friendly Crêpes. The recipe is from the CooksRecipes website. At the Cooks site you’ll find a huge selection of recipes to please all Tastes, Diets, or Cuisines so be sure to check it out today for any of recipe needs! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Crêpes with Wild Mushrooms, Asparagus and Brie
Wedges of Brie cheese are tucked around tender, folded crêpes and topped with steamed asparagus and a garlicky wild mushroom and tarragon sauce.

Recipe Ingredients:
8 (8-inch) crêpes (see recipe for Basic Crêpes)
2 (8-ounce) wheels Wisconsin Brie cheese, sliced into 1/2 inch wedges
1 pound fresh asparagus
2 tablespoons butter – divided use
1 pound sliced wild mushrooms: mixture of crimini, shiitake and portobello
1 medium sweet onion, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh garlic
1 (14.5-ounce) can vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon coarse ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 tablespoon snipped fresh tarragon

Cooking Directions:
1 – Fold Crêpes into quarters. Tuck wedges of Brie between folds. Place on cookie sheet; bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
2 – Meanwhile, steam asparagus.
3 – In skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat; add mushrooms, onion and garlic. Sauté until mushrooms are browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Add vegetable broth, pepper and salt. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes to develop flavors. Whisk in remaining 1 tablespoon butter, parsley and tarragon.
4 – To serve, place 2 crêpes on individual plates. Arrange asparagus spears on plate; spoon mushroom mixture over crêpes.

Makes 6 servings.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/mless/crepes_with_wild_mushrooms_asparagus_and_brie_recipe.html