Italian Tortellini Soup
Italian Tortellini Soup Recipe Type: Soup Cuisine: Italian Author: Ruth Guerri Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 48 mins Total time: 1 hour 8 mins Serves: 4 – 6 This is a bowl of warmth and comfort, Italian style! Tortellini soup with Italian sausage, fresh spinach and veggies, simmered with wine, beef broth, tomatoes and herbs, then topped with fresh parmesan cheese! Serve with warm, crusty bread for a heartwarming meal! I used turkey sausage to lighten this up and it was delicious. I think this is one of the best soups I’ve ever made! Ingredients 1 Tbs of olive ...
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Cream of Portobello Soup
So heartwarming and delicious on a chilly day! Serve with some crusty bread and fruit and throw another log on the fire! Directions: Serves 2 • 4 Tbs of room temperature butter – divided use • 4 Tbs of flour • 3/4 cup of chopped onion • 6 oz of baby bella mushrooms (cremini) cut into 1/2 inch chunks • 2 Tbs of water • 1 tsp of salt • 2 cups of chicken stock • 1/4 tsp of black pepper • 3 fresh thyme sprigs • 2 Tbs of Marsala wine • 1 cup of half and half • 2 ...
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Scrambled Eggs with Spinach, Mushrooms and Brie
Scrambled Eggs with Spinach, Mushrooms and Brie Recipe Type: Breakfast Author: Ruth Guerri Cook time: 6 mins Total time: 6 mins Serves: 2 – 4 This is a very simple recipe with few ingredients but it is off the charts delish! Ingredients 1/3 cup of half & half or whole milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon butter 6 oz of thinly sliced fresh mushrooms 1 large handful of fresh spinach 6 eggs 1/3 cup of half & half or whole milk 3-4 oz of brie Instructions In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, salt and pepper until ...
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Shepherd’s Pie with Mushrooms and Peas
We all know and love shepherd’s pie, but this is not your mom’s shepherd’s pie! It starts with a Guinness/Worcestershire reduction and just gets better! Packed with veggies and herbs and topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked with a Parmesan topping! Your family will go wild over this! Ingredients Serves 6 1 bottle of Guinness beer 3 Tbs of Worcestershire sauce 2 1/2 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks 1/3 cup of milk, cream or half & half, room temperature 2 Tbs of butter, room temperature 1 egg yolk salt & pepper to taste 2 Tbs of ...
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Herbed Chicken Thighs with Bacon and Shallot Sauce
I can’t even begin to tell you how good this is! Chicken thighs baked with wine, shallots, herbs, chicken stock and bacon?! Try it, you’ll love it….and it’s easy! Ingredients: Serves 2 • 4 chicken thighs, skin on, bone in • 4 pieces of bacon • 1/2 cup of flour • 1 tsp of kosher salt • 1 tsp of black pepper • 1 tsp of dried marjoram • 2 shallots, thinly sliced • 1/2 cup of dry white wine • 1 cup of chicken stock • 1 sprig of rosemary, 2 thyme sprigs and 2-3 sage leaves ( if ...
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Pumpkin Cheesecake with Praline Topping
Pumpkin Cheesecake with Praline Topping Recipe Type: Desserts Author: Ruth Guerri Prep time: 30 mins Cook time: 1 hour 10 mins Total time: 1 hour 40 mins Serves: 14 Exceptional! What could be a better fall cheesecake! The crust is buttery and nutty and the batter is a beautiful color and so delicious with pumpkin puree and allspice. Then it’s topped with a praline magic! Pecans, brown sugar, butter, cream, and powdered sugar, all mixed until smooth and creamy and if you just can’t leave well enough alone, whip up some glazed pecans for a garnish! This is one heavenly ...
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Asian Sloppy Joes
Asian Sloppy Joes Recipe Type: sandwiches Cuisine: Asian Author: Ruth Guerri Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 18 mins Total time: 23 mins Serves: 2-4 Who doesn’t love sloppy joes! Not the kind from our childhood, but a meaty, zesty, full flavored, perfectly spiced one on a warm, soft toasted bun! Well, that recipe is on this blog, but this recipe is an Asian version that is extraordinary! Yes, it has a few ingredients that are found in the Asian section of the grocery store, but that’s easy enough, so it’s just a matter of browning the beef, then adding ...
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