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“Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week – Angel Hair with Tomato Cream Sauce

This week’s Meatless Monday Recipe is Angel Hair with Tomato Cream Sauce. Angel Hair Pasta topped with BUITONI® Marinara Sauce. Bake a loaf of Crusty Bread and you are set! The recipe is from one of my favorite sites, the CooksRecipes website. The Cooks site has an endless recipes to please all tastes, diets, and cuisines! Check it out today. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Angel Hair with Tomato Cream Sauce
For a heavenly meal, ladle this creamy tomato sauce over angel hair pasta.

Recipe Ingredients:
2 (15-ounce) containers BUITONI® Marinara Sauce
2/3 cup NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk (5-ounce can)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 (9-ounce) package BUITONI® Angel Hair Pasta
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley

Cooking Directions:
1 – Place sauce, evaporated milk and garlic in medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, for 4 to 6 minutes or until hot.
2 – Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain. Toss with sauce. Season with salt and ground black pepper. Sprinkle with cheese and basil.
Makes 6 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/6 of recipe): Calories: 350 Calories from Fat: 70 Total Fat: 7 g Saturated Fat: 2.5 g Cholesterol: 55 mg Sodium: 750 mg Carbohydrates: 57 g Dietary Fiber: 4 g Sugars: 12 g Protein: 14 g.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/mless/angel_hair_with_tomato-cream_sauce_recipe.html

“Meatless Monday Recipe of the Week – “Chicken”-Style Tofu Fajitas

April 8, 2019 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, Meatless Monday | Leave a comment
Tags: "Chicken"-Style Tofu Fajitas, Baking, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Flour Tortillas, Food, Meatless Monday, recipes, Salsa, Tofu, Vegetarian, Yogurt

This week’s “Meatless Monday Recipe of the Week is – “Chicken”-Style Tofu Fajitas. Made using Tofu, Salsa, Yogurt, Lettuce, Cheddar Cheese and served on Flour Tortillas. Tofu takes the place of Chicken in the dish. The recipe is from the CooksRecipes website which has a fantastic selection of recipes to please all tastes, diets, and cuisines. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

“Chicken”-Style Tofu Fajitas
In this super-easy, nearly-instant tortilla recipe, chewy baked tofu stands in for chicken. Letting the kids make their own fajitas becomes part of the fun!

Recipe Ingredients:
8 fajita-size (6 to 7-inch) flour tortillas
1 (10 to 12-ounce) package baked tofu, cut into strips
Prepared salsa, your favorite brand
1 cup plain low-fat organic yogurt or soy yogurt
2 cups finely shredded lettuce
1 cup grated cheddar cheese or cheddar-style nondairy cheese (optional)

Cooking Directions:
1 – Wrap the entire batch of tortillas in foil and warm in a preheated 400-degree oven or toaster oven.
2 – Place the tofu strips on a plate and microwave briefly until well warmed, about 3 minutes.
3 – Spread a little salsa and yogurt down the center of each tortilla, then arrange a few tofu strips over them. Sprinkle with some lettuce, and if desired, a little cheese. Roll up snugly and eat out of hand.
Makes 8 fajitas (2 fajitas per serving).
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/mless/%27chicken%27-style_tofu_fajitas_recipe.html

“Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week – Vegetarian Slow-Cooker Chili

April 1, 2019 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Meatless Monday | Leave a comment
Tags: Beans, Bell Peppers, Cooking, Corn, Food, Meatless Monday, Onions, recipes, Spices, Spinach, Vegetable Broth, Vegetarian, Vegetarian Slow-Cooker Chili, Zucchini

This week’s “Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week is – Hearty Vegetarian Slow-Cooker Chili. A big thank you to Jeannie P. for sharing this recipe! Vegetables and Spices combine to make this week’s recipe. A great side for this Chili would be a fresh baked loaf of Crusty Bread. So Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!

Hearty Vegetarian Slow-Cooker Chili

Ingredients
1 tablespoon extra light olive oil
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
2 onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 zucchini, chopped
1 yellow squash, chopped
6 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can low – sodium garbanzo beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can low – sodium kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, or more if needed
1 cup vegetable broth, or more if needed
crusty loaf bread

Directions
1 – Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook the green, red, and yellow bell peppers, onions, and garlic until the onions start to brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Place the mixture into a slow cooker. Stir in spinach, corn, zucchini, yellow squash, chili powder, cumin, oregano, parsley, paprika, sea salt, black pepper, tomatoes, black beans, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, and tomato paste until thoroughly mixed. Pour the tomato sauce and vegetable broth over the ingredients.
2 – Set the cooker on Low, and cook until all vegetables are tender, 4 to 5 hours. Check seasoning; if chili is too thick, add more tomato sauce and vegetable broth to desired thickness. Cook an additional 1 to 2 hours to blend the flavors. Serve with the crusty loaf bread of your choice.

“Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week – Italian Spinach Egg Rolls

March 25, 2019 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, Meatless Monday | Leave a comment
Tags: Baking, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Eggs, Food, Italian Spinach Egg Rolls, Lasagna Noodles, Meatless Monday, recipes, Ricotta Cheese, Spaghetti sauce, Spinach, Vegetarian

This week’s “Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week is an Italian Spinach Egg Rolls. Hard Boiled Eggs, Spinach, Lasagna Noodles, and Ricotta Cheese are just 4 of the ingredients that you’ll need to make this week’s dish. Take those Hard Boiled Eggs to a new level! The recipe is from the CooksRecipes website which has a huge selection of recipes for all tastes. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Italian Spinach Egg Rolls
Need a recipe for hard-boiled eggs? Try this baked dish featuring lasagna noodle rolls filled with a mixture of chopped hard-boiled eggs, spinach, ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, topped with spaghetti sauce.

Recipe Ingredients:
6 lasagna noodles
1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup low-moisture part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese
4 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped
3 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup chopped green onions with tops
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, crushed
1 (14-ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Cooking Directions:
1 – Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain well. Set aside. In medium bowl, stir together remaining ingredients except spaghetti sauce and Parmesan cheese until well combined.
2 – Spread half of the spaghetti sauce over bottom of greased 11×7-inch baking dish. Spread a scant 2/3 cup of the spinach mixture over 1 of the cooked noodle strips. Starting at short end, roll up strip. Place roll, seam-side down, in baking dish. Repeat with remaining noodles and spinach mixture. Spoon remaining sauce over rolls. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
3 – Bake in preheated 350°F (175°C) oven 20 minutes. Remove foil. Continue baking until heated throughout, about 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Makes 6 servings.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/mless/italian_and_spinach_egg_rolls_recipe.html

“Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week – Vegetarian Casserole

March 18, 2019 at 5:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, Meatless Monday | Leave a comment
Tags: Cheddar cheese, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Food, Meatless Monday, recipes, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Vegetarian Casserole

This week’s “Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week is a Vegetarian Casserole. Saffron-Flavored Rice Mix, Cream Cheese, Mixed Vegetables, and Cheddar Cheese make up this week’s easy to prepare Meatless Dish. It’s from the CooksRecipes website which contains a huge selection of recipes to please all tastes, diets, and cuisines. Check it out today! So Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Vegetarian Casserole
“This is a very easy dish to prepare, tastes great and reheats in the microwave nicely.” Recipe submitted by Teresa of North Carolina.

Recipe Ingredients:
1 (10-ounce) package saffron-flavored rice mix
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened (1/3 less fat is the kind I use)
1 (15-ounce) can Veg-All brand mixed vegetables, drained (low sodium)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Cooking Directions:
1 – Cook rice according to package directions.
2 – Mix together the cooked rice, cream cheese and Veg-All, and spread into a lightly greased casserole dish. Top with cheddar cheese and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 15 minutes or just until cheese starts to bubble.
Makes 4 servings.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/mless/vegetarian-casserole-recipe.html

“Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week -Porcini Pasta

March 11, 2019 at 5:01 AM | Posted in Meatless Monday, PBS | Leave a comment
Tags: Butter, Cooking, Food, Fresh Porcini Mushrooms, Meatless Monday, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Pasta, PBS, Porcini Pasta, recipes, Spaghetti, Vegetarian

This week’s “Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week is a recipe for Porcini Pasta. Spaghetti, Fresh Porcini Mushrooms, and Parmigiano-Reggiano make up this recipe. Several sites has versiuons of this recipe but I went with the one from the PBS/Recipes website. Check out the PBS site for some fantastic recipes! Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One! http://www.pbs.org/food/

Porcini Pasta

Ingredients
6 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
150 grams spaghetti
1 tablespoon olive oil
180 grams fresh porcini mushrooms (cleaned and sliced)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
30 grams Parmigiano-Reggiano

Directions
1 – Bring the water and salt to a boil and then add the spaghetti. Boil the spaghetti until it is just shy of al dente (about 7 minutes).
2 – While the pasta is boiling, add the olive oil and porcini mushrooms to a frying pan and saute over medium-high heat until browned around the edges and cooked through. Transfer the porcinis to a clean bowl and set aside.
3 – When the pasta is done, pour 1/4 cup of the boiling liquid into the pan that you sauteed the mushrooms in and then drain the pasta.
4 – Add the butter to the pan with the pasta water and whisk together to emulsify over medium-high heat.
5 – Add the pasta and toss to coat. Turn off the heat, add the cheese a bit at a time until it’s fully incorporated into a creamy sauce.
6 – Return the sauteed porcinis to the pan and toss to distribute evenly.
http://www.pbs.org/food/recipes/porcini-pasta/

“Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week – Cheese and Vegetable Strata

March 4, 2019 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, Meatless Monday | Leave a comment
Tags: Asparagus, Baking, Cheese, Cheese and Vegetable Strata, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Eggs, Food, Italian Bread, Meatless Monday, recipes, Vegetarian

This week’s “Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week is a Cheese and Vegetable Strata. Eggs combined with Asparagus, Italian Bread, Red Bell Pepper, Mushrooms, Green Olives, Wisconsin Fresh Mozzarella cheese, Wisconsin Jack Cheese, and Wisconsin Feta cheese equals one delicious and meatless Italian Style Dish! The recipe is from the CooksRecipes website which is stocked full of Diabetic Friendly Recipes. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Cheese and Vegetable Strata
Assemble this wholesome, deliciously satisfying Italian-style cheese and vegetable dish at least four hours prior to baking.

Recipe Ingredients:
7 large eggs
1 1/4 cups half-and-half (light cream)
8 stalks asparagus, thinly sliced
4 cups Italian bread, cubed
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup portabella mushrooms, chopped
1/4 cup stuffed green olives
1/2 cup Wisconsin Fresh Mozzarella cheese, cubed
1/2 cup Wisconsin Morel Mushroom & Leek Jack cheese (or Jack cheese), cubed
1/4 cup Wisconsin Feta cheese, crumbled

Cooking Directions:
1 – In a medium bowl, whisk eggs and half-and-half until well blended. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients.
2 – Grease 6 (1 1/2-cup) casserole dishes or 1 (13×9-inch) baking dish.
3 – Spoon bread and cheese mixture into dish(es).
4 – Pour egg mixture over the top.
5 – Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
6 – Place casserole(s) in a 350°F (175°C) preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown and eggs are set.
7 – Remove from oven and serve.
Makes 6 servings.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/mless/cheese_and_vegetable_strata_recipe.html

“Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week – Spiced-Chickpeas Nachos

February 25, 2019 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Meatless Monday, PBS | Leave a comment
Tags: Baking, Cheese, Chickpeas, Cooking, Food, Grilling, Meatless Monday, Nachos, PBS, recipes, Spiced-Chickpeas Nachos, Spices, Tomatoes, Vegetarian

This week’s Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week is – Spiced-Chickpeas Nachos. Nachos using one of my favorites, Chickpeas! The Chickpeas are seasoned with Shallot, Ground Cumin, Ground Chili Powder, and Salt. You’ll also need Corn Tortilla Chips, Cheddar Cheese, Pepper Jack Cheese, Tomatoes, Black Olives, Cilantro, and Green Onions. Who needs the Meat with this Dish! It’s from the PBS Recipe website. The PBS site has a great selection of recipes for all tastes and cuisines. So check it out today. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One! http://www.pbs.org/food/recipes/

Spiced-Chickpeas Nachos
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 shallot, minced
1 (15-ounce) can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground chili powder
Salt
Corn tortilla chips
1 1/2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded medium cheddar cheese
1 roma tomato, diced
1/4 cup black olives
1 tablespoon minced cilantro
1 green onion, sliced

Directions
1 – In a medium skillet, add the olive oil. When warm, add the shallot and cook until softened, about 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in the chickpeas and season with the spices and a few pinches of salt. Add more olive oil if needed, I added a tablespoon more. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes, stirring regularly.
2 – Preheat oven to 200 degrees F. On a foil-lined baking sheet, add one even layer of chips. Add half of the chickpeas and half of the cheese. Top with another layer of chips and again top it with the rest of the chickpeas and cheese. Transfer to the oven to bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is evenly melted. Sprinkle the nachos with minced tomato, black olives, minced cilantro and green onion.
http://www.pbs.org/food/recipes/spiced-chickpeas-nachos/

“Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week – Bow Ties and Broccoli Mushroom Alfredo

February 18, 2019 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, Meatless Monday | Leave a comment
Tags: Baking, Bow Tie Pasta, Bow Ties and Broccoli Mushroom Alfredo, Broccoli, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Food, Meatless Monday, Mushrooms, Parmesan Cheese, recipes, Vegetarian

This week’s “Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week is – Bow Ties and Broccoli Mushroom Alfredo. Bow Tie Pasta, Broccoli, Mushrooms, Parmesan Cheese all topped with Alfredo Sauce and baked to perfection! The recipe is from one of my favorite recipe sites, the CooksRecipes website (https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html) The Cooks site has a huge selection of recipes that will please all tastes, diets, and cuisines so check it out today. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!

Bow Ties and Broccoli Mushroom Alfredo
Serve this pasta dish with fresh fruit and warm foccacia bread for a delicious meatless meal.

Recipe Ingredients:
2 (10-ounce) containers refrigerated mushroom Alfredo sauce
2 (6-ounce) cups dry bow tie pasta, cooked according to package directions, drained
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups frozen broccoli florets, defrosted
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Cooking Directions:
1 – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease 2-quart baking dish.
2 – Heat oil in medium skillet; add mushrooms. Cook until liquid from mushrooms has evaporated. Combine pasta, sauce, broccoli and mushrooms. Place into prepared baking dish; cover.
3 – Bake for 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Makes 4 servings.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/mless/bow_ties_and_broccoli_mushroom_alfredo_recipe.html

“Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week – Eggplant “Parmigiana” Wisconsin-Style

February 11, 2019 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes | Leave a comment
Tags: Baking, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Eggplant, Eggplant "Parmigiana" Wisconsin-Style, Food, Meatless Monday, recipes, Vegetarian, Wisconsin Aged Asiago Cheese, Wisconsin Fresh Mozzarella Cheese

This week’s “Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week is – Eggplant “Parmigiana” Wisconsin-Style. Eggplant Parmigiana made using Wisconsin Aged Asiago Cheese and Wisconsin Fresh Mozzarella Cheese. The Asiago will be giving it a taste like you’ve never had on your Eggplant Parmigiana! The recipe is from the CooksRecipes website which has a huge selection of recipes to please all tastes, diets, and cuisines so check it out today! So Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Eggplant “Parmigiana” Wisconsin-Style

Recipe Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups freshly grated Wisconsin Aged Asiago Cheese (about 4 ounces)
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil – divided use
1 eggplant (about 24 ounces) cut crosswise in 16 thin (3/16-inch thick) slices
Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 1/2 cups seasoned tomato or marinara sauce, homemade or top quality purchased
8 ounces Wisconsin Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, cut in 16 slices
16 fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
1/4 cup Italian green olives, pitted and sliced 3/16-inch thick

Cooking Directions:
1 – In small bowl, mix Asiago Cheese, bread crumbs and 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; set aside.
2 – Using 3 tablespoons of the olive oil, brush eggplant slices on both sides; season with salt and pepper.
3 – Heat grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill each slice 3 minutes; turn and grill 2 minutes longer. Remove slices and cool.
4 – Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
5 – In large baking pan, spoon 8 tablespoons of tomato sauce in 8 circles. Place a slice of eggplant over each pool of sauce. Top with 1 slice Mozzarella, a basil leaf and another tablespoon of sauce. Repeat layers, using all ingredients and ending with all remaining tomato sauce. Sprinkle the cheese/crumb mixture over each eggplant stack. Drizzle remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil over all stacks.
6 – Bake 15 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle capers and olives over each stack.
Makes 4 servings.

*If made ahead and refrigerated, reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C). and bake 25 minutes.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/mless/eggplant_parmigiana_wisconsin-style_recipe.html