Baked Cod
2 servings
Ingredients
12 oz Cod fillet, cut into 2 equal pieces
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon olive oil
Lemon Sauce
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon melted butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
Fish Coating
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon sweet Spanish paprika
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
1/4 teas[oon black pepper
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
For the sauce
Mix together the lemon juice, olive oil, and melted butter in a shallow bowl. Set aside. Do not add the garlic yet.
In another shallow bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, spices, salt, and pepper. Set next to the lemon sauce.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium oven-proof skillet over low heat.
Pat the fish dry. Dip the fish in the lemon sauce then dip it in the flour mixture. Shake off excess flour. Reserve the lemon sauce for later.
Place the fish in the skillet, turn up the heat to medium, and sear the cod on each side to give it some color, but do not fully cook (about 2 minutes on each side).
Remove the skillet from heat.
To the remaining lemon sauce, add the minced garlic and mix. Drizzle all over the fish fillets.
Bake in the preheated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork (8 minutes). Remove from the oven and sprinkle chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
Fresh spaghetti with Artichokes and Zucchini
4 servings
Ingredients
1 medium zucchini, diced
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
½ cup grape tomatoes, halved
½ cup jarred marinated artichoke hearts, drained and sliced
12 oz fresh spaghetti pasta
Salt
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, freshly grated
½ teaspoon coarse crushed black pepper
Directions
Season zucchini with salt. Drain in a colander for 30 minutes.
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Add pasta to the skillet
Heat olive oil in an empty pasta pot.
Add zucchini and saute until tender, about 2 minutes.
Add artichokes and tomatoes and cook 2 minutes.
Add garlic and saute for 1 additional minute. Add cooked pasta and mix gently while heating pasta.
Add parsley and Parmigiano cheese and toss gently.. Serve.
2 servings
Ingredients
1 medium zucchini (about 9-10 oz}
Kosher salt
For the filling:
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 ounces lean ground beef
2 tablespoons minced onion
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped peeled and seeded tomatoes
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon freshly chopped basil leaves
1 teaspoon freshly chopped thyme leaves
2 tablespoons fine dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan
Directions
Lay the zucchini down on a flat work surface and, using a sharp knife, cut the zucchini in half lengthwise. Using a small melon baller or paring knife, remove the inner flesh from the zucchini to form a small boat shape, leaving a thin shell on the sides and bottom,.
Cut the trimmings into 1/4-inch dice and reserve. Lightly salt the inside of each zucchini and set aside, cut sides down, on paper towels to drain while you prepare the filling.
For the filling:
In a small skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and, when hot, add the beef and saute until brown, using a spoon to break it into small pieces, about 6 minutes.
Add the onion and cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the chopped zucchini and season lightly with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until squash is soft and lightly caramelized about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the basil, thyme, and bread crumbs. Season, to taste, with additional salt and pepper, if necessary, and set aside to cool.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray.
Pat the insides of the zucchini with paper towels. Spoon the mostly cooled filling into the zucchini. Sprinkle with the cheese. Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy on top.
Serve with a simple pasta, such as Linguini Pesto Sauce
Linguini with Pesto Sauce
2-3 servings
Ingredients
Sauce
2 cups washed basil leaves
1/4 cup pignoli nuts
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Pasta
1/2 lb linguini
Pesto sauce
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
For the pesto sauce
Place the nuts, garlic, salt, and pepper in a processor bowl. Process until the nuts and garlic are chopped. Add the basil leaves and process for a minute or two. In the opening spout at the top, pour the olive oil as you process. Keep processing until the mixture is smooth.
Cook the pasta al dente according to the package directions. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta cooking water. Drain the pasta in a colander.
In the same pot add the pesto, cooking water, and Parmesan cheese. Warm over low heat and then add the cooked linguine. Cook for a minute or two. Pour into a serving bowl and top with freshly ground black pepper.
Baked Cheese Stuffed Shells
Ingredients
18 Jumbo shells
Salt
2 cups Bolognese Sauce
Recipe
Filling
2 cups ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Mozzarella cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten
4 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
Combine all of the ingredients in a mixing bowl and use to stuff pasta.
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions for al dente. Drain and place the shells on a kitchen towel to cool.
Spoon the sauce over the bottom of a casserole dish large enough to hold the stuffed shells in one layer.
Fill each shell with equal portions of the ricotta cheese mixture. Arrange the shells stuffed side up in the casserole. Sprinkle the tops with grated cheese. Cover the dish with foil.
Bake for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with extra cheese and serve.
Pan Fried Parmesan Zucchini
2 servings
Ingredients
One medium zucchini about 9 oz
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ teaspoon each of garlic powder, salt, and pepper
½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Cut zucchini into ¼-inch circles.
Heat oil in a medium skillet. Place zucchini slices in a single layer. Sprinkle with seasonings and cheese. Cover the pan and cook the zucchini over medium heat until lightly brown. Turn the slices over and cook until lightly brown on the second side. Serve with the shells.
Braised Pork Chops with Orange-Mustard Sauce
Ingredients
Flour
2 9-10 oz. 1-inch thick pork Chops
1/4 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger root
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
Directions
Season chops with salt and pepper and lightly dredge in flour.
Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet with a cover over medium-high heat.
Brown chops, 3-4 minutes per side.
In a small bowl, stir together ginger root, orange juice, soy sauce, honey, mustard, and garlic.
Pour ginger mixture over chops. Simmer, covered,10 minutes. Place cooked chops on a serving plate; spoon the sauce over the pork to serve.
Honey- Baked Acorn Squash
Ingredients
1 small acorn squash
cut into 1-inch strips seeds removed
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon honey
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Arrange the squash skin side down in a baking dish.
Sprinkle the squash with the cinnamon, salt, and pepper, and drizzle with the honey. Bake, uncovered, for about 30 minutes, or until browned at the edges and very tender when pierced with a fork.
Oven Fried Zucchini Sticks
Ingredients
Non-stick cooking spray
1 medium unpeeled zucchini
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons Italian seasoned bread crumbs
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
Spray the cookie sheet with non-stick spray or use parchment paper.
Combine bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish and set aside.
Cut zucchini in quarters lengthwise, and cut spears in half or thirds. Put zucchini spears in a plastic bag, add oil, close the bag, and shake so the spears are lightly coated with oil.
Roll each spear in the breadcrumb mixture to coat lightly.
Arrange coated spears in a single layer on a prepared cookie sheet.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until browned and crunchy.
Ingredients
1 cup of each of the following vegetables cut into small pieces
Onion
Carrots
Celery
Zucchini
Green Beans
Peas
Corn
Potatoes
Soup
2 tablespoons of olive oil
2 garlic cloves, grated
1tablespoon of dried Italian seasoning
4 cups tomato purée
2 cups canned chopped Italian tomatoes
½ teaspoon Calabrian chili paste
3 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
2 cups water
Parmesan cheese rind
Salt and pepper to taste.
Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
Directions
Heat the oil in a soup pot. Add the vegetables that take longer to cook: onion, carrots, celery, green beans, and potatoes. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and remaining vegetables. Cook for 5 more minutes.
Add purée, tomatoes, broth, water, cheese tind, and seasonings. Bring to a low boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook untold the vegetables are tender, about 45 minutes. Serve in soup bowls and garnish with Parmesan cheese.
Pasta With Zucchini, Tomatoes And Mushrooms
6 servings
Ingredients
8 oz sliced mushrooms
1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 large or 2 small zucchini, diced
1 small red onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons salt plus extra for the pasta
1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
1 lb short pasta
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Heat oil in a large skillet. Add the onion and mushrooms, cook until tender and the mushrooms are no longer watery, Add 1 teaspoon salt, zucchini, garlic and tomatoes. Cook until the zucchini softens about 5 minutes. Add the herbs, remaining salt and pepper. Turn the heat to very low.
With a slotted spoon or spider scoop out the pasta and add it to the sauce. Mix well over the heat and cook for 2 minutes, Remove from the heat and add the cheese. Mix well. Serve in individual pasta bowls with salad and Italian bread.
Cool the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente instructions on the pasta package.
Spiced Tuna Fillets
2 servings
Spice Blend:
1/2 tablespoon coriander seeds
1/2 tablespoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
Tuna:
2 tuna fillets 1/2 inches thick
2 teaspoons olive oil
Salt to taste
Lemon wedges
Directions
To prepare the spice blend, grind all spices in a mini-food processor or spice grinder until they are powdery. Spread the spice mixture evenly on a large plate.
Rinse the tuna fillets and pat dry. Place one side of each piece of tuna into the spice mixture. Shake off any excess.
In a 10-inch non-stick skillet, heat the olive oil over high heat until almost smoking. Carefully place the tuna fillets, spiced side down, into the skillet. A spice crust should form within 1 minute. Cook another minute. Using kitchen tongs, turn over the tuna, lower the heat to medium, sprinkle with salt, and cook for 2-3 minutes to the desired doneness. Swerve with lemon wedges.
Easy Three Cheese Mac & Cheese
You can prepare this dish early in the day and refrigerate covered with plastic wrap without the breadcrumb topping. Remove from the refrigerator one hour before baking and add the breadcrumb topping.
Ingredients
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces fusille pasta
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
1 cup grated sharp cheddar
1 cup diced Velveeta cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried mustard
2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Directions
Heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Butter an 8-inch baking dish.
Cook the pasta in salted boiling water for about 5 minutes, 3 minutes less than the package instructions. Drain.
In the empty pot, combine the cream, Gruyère, cheddar, Velveeta, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Add the hot pasta and stir well. Turn the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Combine the panko crumbs with the butter and sprinkle over the top of the casserole. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Baked Zucchini
Ingredients
2 medium zucchini trimmed and cut into ½- inch cycles
2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1! 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Directions
Oil a baking dish. Bake the zucchini in a 400-degree F oven with the dish of macaroni and cheese.
Combine the zucchini slices with the seasonings. Mix well. Arrange the slices overlapping each other in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle with the oil. Place the dish in the oven after the macaroni has baked for 15 minutes. Bake the zucchini for 15 minutes/
Ingredients
2 16-20 ounce skin-on, bone-in split chicken breasts
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
`/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1- 9 oz package of fresh butternut squash ravioli
1 medium zucchini
Sauce
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 cup chicken stock or chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
4 ounces parmesan cheese, shredded or grated
Directions
Preheat your oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, combine the oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Place the breasts in an oiled baking dish, Rub seasoning all over the chicken on both sides. Bake for 20 minutes.
In a 9-inch pie plate, alienate the ravioli and zucchini slices. Combine the sauce ingredients in a bowl and pour over the ravioli;i. Place the side in the oven with the chicken and bake both dishes for 20 minutes.
Baked Cod with Lemon and Garlic Sauce
Ingredients
2 Cod fillets
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
Lemon Sauce
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon melted butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
Fish Coating
3 tablespoons s all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon sweet Spanish paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1:2 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Mix together the lemon juice, olive oil, and melted butter in a shallow bowl (do not add the garlic yet). Set aside.
In another shallow bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, spices, salt, and pepper. Set next to the lemon sauce.
Pat the fish dry. Dip the fish in the lemon sauce then dip it in the flour mixture. Shake off excess flour. Reserve the lemon sauce for later.
Heat 2 tablespoon olive oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the fish and sear on each side to give it some color, but do not fully cook (about 2 minutes on each side). Remove the skillet from heat.
To the remaining lemon sauce, add the minced garlic and mix. Drizzle all over the fish fillets.
Bake in the heated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 8-10 minutes Remove from the heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
Cannellini Beans
Ingredients
¼ cup chopped onion
1celery stalk, diced
1garlic clove, minced
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoon butter
Salt and pepper
15 oz can of cannelloni beans, drained
Directions
Saute the onion, celery, and garlic in the butter until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the beans, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste. Turn the heat down, cover the pan, and heat the mixture until hot.
Oven Baked Zucchini Sticks
Ingredients
1 medium zucchini, cut into 8 sticks
½ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Place the bread crumbs, cheese, and oil in a plastic bag. Shake well. Add the zucchini and shake gently until coated. Place the zucchini on a sheet pan covered with oiled foil. Bake at 400 degrees F until light brown, about 15 minutes.
Skillet Ravioli
Ingredients
9 oz pkg fresh deli spinach ravioli
2 cups Marinara sauce
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Heat the marinara sauce in a medium skillet. Gently place the ravioli on top of the sauce. Cover the pan, turn the heat down to low and simmer the ravioli until tender, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.
Zucchini Sausage Saute
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
¼ cup finely chopped bell pepper
1 small zucchini, sliced thin
2 Italian sausage links, cooked and sliced thin
½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon salt
Directions
Heat the oil in a small skillet. Ass the onion and bell pepper. Cook until tender about 5 minutes. Add the zucchini and cook for about 3 minutes. Add the sausage slices and seasonings. Saute until all the ingredients are hot. Serve with the ravioli.
