Monday, October 25, 2010

Artichoke Parmesean

We Love Artichokes...

2 Packages of Frozen Artichokes
2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil
Salt/Pepper
Pinch of Hot Pepper Flake (optional)
1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese

Preheat oven to 450 degrees
In an oven proof baking dish toss artichokes with oil, salt/pepper, hot pepper flake
Top evenly with Parmesan Cheese
Bake for 30 minutes

Friday, October 22, 2010

Shrimp Oreganata

Another Classic Dish...

1 lb. Shrimp (cleaned and peeled)
Salt/Pepper
1 Cup Bread Crumbs
3 Garlic Cloves (minced)
1/2 Teaspoon Hot Pepper Flake
1 Tablespoon Parsley
1/2 Lemon (juiced)
1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese
Olive Oil

Preheat Oven to 350 Degrees
Place shrimp, in a single layer, in oven proof dish
Season shrimp with salt/pepper
In a medium size bowl add bread crumbs, garlic, hot pepper flakes,
parsley, lemon and cheese
Mixing slowly add olive oil to bread crumb mixture for the consistency of wet sand
Evenly top shrimp with bread crumb mixture
Place in oven for 15-20 minutes or until shrimp are pink and cooked through

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Turkey Chili

Quick Meal...

1.30 lb. Ground Turkey
1 Stick Unsalted Butter
Garlic Powder
Salt/Pepper
1 Bottle Beer
1 Can Black Beans (rinsed and drained)
Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Over medium heat melt butter
Once butter is melted add ground turkey and season generously with garlic powder
Cook for 2 minutes
Season salt/pepper
Add 1/4 cup of beer and stir
Cook ground turkey for 10 minutes or until no longer pink inside
Add beans and cheddar cheese
Stir till cheese is melted
Serve with warm tortilla wraps

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Spinach

 Can Be Made Into Balls For Appetizers or Cakes As a Side Dish

***1 Box Frozen Spinach (thawed and squeezed dry)
1 Medium Onion (diced)
1 Cup Parmesan Cheese
4 Eggs
Salt / Pepper
2 Cups Seasoned Bread Crumbs or Ritz Crackers

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Mix together spinach, onion, Parmesan cheese
In a separate bowl beat eggs slightly then add to spinach mixture
Season with salt/pepper
Mix in bread crumbs or crackers
Form mixture into balls (about the size of a golf ball)
Place on non-stick cookie sheet
Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown

If you prefer a spinach cake:
Make larger size balls
Flatten out in the palm of your hand
Bake for 30 minutes

***Make sure the spinach is completely dry - if not mixture will not bind