Pasta, Rice, Potatoes, Legumes, Grains & Vegetables

Super easy, super tasty, super nutritious, and super eye candy for all you vegetarians. Don’t worry, you carnivores will love it too!   This is a wonderful dish for a buffet side item or a one pot meal. With one bite, you get the tasty, spicy blend of vegetables, and the comforting creamy polenta…yummie-licious! Ok, I created a new word…but that’s how damn good this is! Shiitake mushrooms are one of my most favorite mushrooms to cook with. Their nutty, earthy, flavor is big and bold enough to satisfy anyone’s taste buds. Shiitakes are always around — fresh, dried and...

A delicious family favorite meal                                     Serves 8-10   Ingredients: 3-16oz. cans Yellow Hominy1 lb. Blanched Green Beans cut into 2’’ lengths1 lb. Bacon, cooked and drained1- 9oz. Jar of Southwest Roasted Green Pepper Slather1 C Red Onion, ¼” diced1/3 C Garlic, freshly minced1/2T Dark Chili Powder (Ancho)1/2T Cumin, dry1T Sage, freshly chopped1 T Oregano, freshly chopped1 T Salt1/4 C Brown Sugar2 C Monterey Jack Cheese2 C Panko Crumbs10 Whole Eggs   Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.2. Drain hominy3. Chop cooked bacon...

Potato Rolls with Cracked Green Peppercorns and Irish Cheddar Cheese….Yummy! These tasty potato rolls are perfect to sandwiched Slow Roasted Corn Beef with Brown Ale Glaze or any roasted meats or vegetarian delights. They are easy to make and a real crowd pleaser…melt in your mouth goodness! Let your creative flavorings fly to new heights. The dough is a bit of a sticky-wicked, but keep your hands floured and have patience…they come together. If you have mash potatoes leftover…great, but the instant ones are acceptable here.  Cut the dough into slider size portions or smaller for parker house size. Prep Time:30 minutes...

Recipe for Roasted Chunky Tomato Sauce Want to add rich flavor to your tomato sauce? Roast those tomatoes first. I’ve got a fabulous recipe that has a couple of secret ingredients that will surprise you. Be brave! In the end, you will have a delicious roasted tomato sauce that is so, so good on pasta or with roasted chicken or anything. it’s so versatile. Friends will be begging on their knees for this recipe. Check out how I incorporated this sauce for my Sautéed Chicken Breast Supreme. How to make roasted chunky tomato sauce is so easy and surprisedly pack with more...