Layered Mediterranean Party Dip Recipe courtesy of chef George Duran Servings: 4-6 2 containers (10 oz each) Hummus, any flavor 1 cup sliced cucumbers 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, seeded and roughly chopped 1/2 cup canned garbanzo beans, drained 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered 1/4 red onion, finely chopped 2 tbsp […]
Enchilada Lasagna
2 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 1 deli roasted chicken, skin and bones removed, shredded 2 tbsp taco seasoning 1 cup chicken stock or broth 8 oz cream cheese, at room temp. 2 cups shredded Tex-Mex cheese blend 16 oz Chunky Salsa, plus additional for serving 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped […]
Jalapeno Sweet Potato Chowder
2 large sweet potatoes baked 1 small onion, 1/4-inch diced 2 tbsp olive oil 1 qt chicken or vegetable stock 2 cups cooked chicken, cubed 1.5 cups whole corn kernels 2 tsp minced jalapenos 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 tsp salt chopped scallions, for garnish Peel baked sweet potatoes; discard skin and puree. In soup […]
Mini Turkey Sloppy Joes
1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup diced onion 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb ground turkey 1 cup finely diced carrots 1 medium green pepper, diced 1 medium red pepper, diced 1 jar RAGÚ Simply Chunky Marinara Sauce 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp ground mustard 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp black pepper […]
Easy Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo with Fettuccine
1 tbsp butter 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips 1 jar RAGÚ Classic Alfredo Sauce 1 pkg (12 oz) frozen broccoli florets, thawed 1 pkg (12 oz) fettuccine pasta grated Parmesan cheese, for topping (optional) In large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Cook chicken, in batches if necessary, stirring occasionally, […]
Feta Roasted Salmon and Tomatoes
Nonstick cooking spray 3 cups halved cherry tomatoes 2 tsp olive oil 1 tsp minced garlic 1/2 tsp dried oregano or dried dill weed 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper, divided 1 1/2 lbs salmon or halibut fillets, cut into four serving-size pieces 1 cup (4 oz) crumbled feta cheese Preheat oven […]
Pastry Brunch Cups
2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp flour 1 1/2 cups milk 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese 2 sheets puff pastry 18 eggs 2 cups diced ham chopped fresh green onions Heat oven 375 F. In small saucepan, melt butter. Whisk flour with butter. Gradually pour in milk, whisking each time. Bring to simmer, whisking until mixture […]
Mini Meatball Skewers with Cranberry BBQ Sauce
1 pound ground beef 1 cup fresh zucchini, grated 1 egg 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 small yellow onion, diced 1/2 in 2 red bell peppers, diced 1/2 in 2 green bell peppers, diced 1/2 in 12 skewers (6 in) Cranberry Barbecue Sauce: 1 can (16 oz) whole berry cranberry sauce 3 tbsp […]
Apple Custard Sponge Trifle
6 Envy apples 2 tbsp golden caster sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 cup, plus 2 tbsp, water 1 tablespoon corn flour 1 large plain sponge cake 2 cups vanilla bean custard 1/2 cup caramel or butterscotch sauce, plus additional for garnish, divided 1/2 cup cream fresh apple slices fresh strawberry slices Peel, core and dice […]
Easy, Elegant Holiday Popcorn
8 cups popped popcorn 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips 1/2 cup white chocolate chips candy sprinkles On serving platter, spread popcorn in thin layer. Over double boiler or in microwave, melt semi sweet chocolate chips. Drizzle over popcorn. Over double boiler or in microwave, melt white chocolate chips. Drizzle over popcorn. Sprinkle candy sprinkles over […]