Main Course

Course: 
  • 1 cup Italian bread, cubed
  • 1/2 cup almonds, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium chicken broth
  • 8 chicken tenders, trimmed, 1 lb
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Sauce

  • 1 cup jarred roasted red peppers, drained
  • 1 cup Roma tomatoes, seeded, chopped
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • salt and red pepper flakes to taste

Almond-Crusted Chicken With Romesco Sauce

Almond-Crusted Chicken With Romesco Sauce 

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Course: 
  • 2 1/2 pounds mild (sweet) Italian sausage links
  • 3 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 large onion, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
  • 4 large garlic cloves, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced
  • zest and juice of one lemon
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 3 cans (about 16 ounces each) white beans, undrained
  • salt and pepper to taste

Italian Sausage With White Beans

Italian Sausage With White Beans 

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Course: 
  • 1 lb linguine or spaghetti
  • 1 lb large shrimp (26 to 30 count), peeled and deveined
  • 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup brandy or cognac
  • 12 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can, diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup fresh Italian (flat leaf) parsley, minced
  • salt
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (more to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar

Shrimp Fra Deavolo With Linguine

Shrimp Fra Deavolo With Linguine 

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Course: 
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1½ lbs ground sirloin
  • 1/2 lb Italian sausage, removed from casing
  • 1/3 cup green onions, chopped
  • 1/3 cup Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup half-and-half
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1½ teaspoons dried basil
  • 1½ teaspoons dried oregano
  • 3/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
  • 1/3 cup marinara sauce
  • salt and pepper to taste

Ultimate Italian Meatloaf

Ultimate Italian Meatloaf 

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Course: 
  • 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 ounces unsalted butter
  • 2 large garlic cloves,minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 2 tablespoons tandoori paste
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 10 ounces heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/3 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon almonds, toasted and flaked
  • lemon wedges, garnish

Indian-Style Butter Shrimp

Indian-Style Butter Shrimp 

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Course: 

Chicken

  • 1 (4-pound) chicken, cut into pieces
  • salt, black pepper, and cayenne
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1⁄2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 small bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon prepared dark roux (or make your own)
  • 2  cups chicken broth
  • salt, pepper, and/or Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons fresh minced parsley

Dumplings

  • 2 cups baking mix, such as original Bisquick
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2/3 cup milk

Smothered Chicken Fricassee

 

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Course: 

Relish:

  • 1/4 cup fresh or frozen corn
  • 1 cup tomatoes, coarsely chopped
  • 1 avocado, cubed
  • 1/4 cup red onion, minced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 limes (one for garnish, one for juicing)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Blackened Red Snapper:

  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon organic cornstarch or arrowroot
  • 4 red snapper fillets, patted dry
  • cooking oil



 

Blackened Red Snapper with Corn Relish

Blackened Red Snapper with Corn Relish 

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Course: 
  • olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 5 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • splash of red wine
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables, bite-sized pieces, such as lima beans, artichoke hearts, swiss chard, zucchini, summer squash, asparagus, broccoli, edamame
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
  • handful fresh basil, sliced
  • 1/2 pound penne pasta, cooked al dente
  • 1 pound mild or hot Italian sausage links, grilled or roasted
  • Freshly grated Parmesan, Reggiano, or Asiago cheese, for garnish
  • Hot pepper flakes, optional

Summer Pasta with Vegetables and Sausage

 

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