Pickled Mostaccioli
Originally uploaded by jenianddean.
Pasta salads are always a good go-to recipe for a barbecue, family reunion, or just a snack. Pickled mostaccioli is a freshing twist on traditional pasta salad. It has a wonderfully zesty taste and perfect for summer because it doesn’t have mayonnaise. Michelle, a friend of mine from Iowa, gave me [...]
Stuffed french bread
If you need a quick appetizer, here’s a yummy one. After Christmas I will post another appetizer that is my sister-in-law Jackie’s favorite - Mississippi Sin!
Stuffed French Bread
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen
1 large loaf French bread
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup mayonnaise
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley [...]
Farmer’s Pasta
Originally uploaded by jenianddean.
I fell in love with recipe about a year ago. It is the prefect dish to take to a covered dish dinner, or to a friend who just had a baby. It is a very comforting dish – warm and gooey.
One change I made was I didn’t use whole [...]
one pot chicken with cheesy rice
Originally uploaded by jenianddean.
One Pot Chicken Dish over Cheesy Rice
Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2006
6 bacon slices, roughly chopped
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows
1 cup finely chopped yellow onions
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons minced garlic
8 ounces button mushrooms, wiped clean and thinly [...]
orzo risotto with buttery shrimp
Originally uploaded by jenianddean.
Orzo Risotto with Buttery Shrimp
SERVES: 4
When Ryan Poli and his kitchen staff tried finishing orzo risotto-style (stirring the cooked orzo with stock until creamy) they got fantastic results with impressive speed.
16 thin asparagus (6 ounces)
1 3/4 cups orzo (12 ounces)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 pound shelled [...]
