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garlic bread

Parmesan Garlic Bread

  1 medium loaf French bread ½ cup butter, softened 2 cloves garlic, peeled and cut in half 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1/3 cup parmesan cheese   Original Version – Preheat oven to 375°. Cut slices down the length of the loaf at 1 inch intervals, without cutting all the way through. If you want…

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calzone

Chicken & Spinach Calzones

  2 ½ cups chopped cooked chicken 2 cups chopped fresh spinach ½ of an 8 oz. package shredded 4 cheese pizza cheese 1 –8 oz. can or jar pizza sauce 2 –10 oz. packages refrigerated pizza dough Milk Grated Parmesan or Romano cheese   In a large mixing bowl, mix chicken, spinach, cheese, and…

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bruschetta

Bruschetta

  The original way – Italian or French bread, sliced lengthwise and toasted in oven or broiler. While the bread is toasting, peel fresh garlic cloves – about 1 clove for each 6 inches of bread. When bread is toasted, run the garlic clove back and forth over the surface. The garlic will shred into…

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pasta alfredo

Fast Fettuccine Alfredo

  8 oz. fettuccine (or whatever pasta you have on hand) 1 ¼ cups low sodium chicken broth 4 teaspoons flour 1/3 cup light cream cheese 3 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg Ground black pepper to taste Parsley for garnish   Cook pasta according to package directions Combine broth and flour in a…

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fake baked mostaccoili

Baked Mostaccioli

  I rarely make this one anymore since you can get pretty close with Fake Baked Mostaccioli (pictured above) which is faster and less mess, but the real thing is really better… You’ll need spaghetti sauce, A box of mostaccioli noodles (I like rigati, with lines – holds the sauce better) Grated Mozzeralla Cheese   Cook…

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fast dinner

Party Style Italian Sausage

    Cook Italian Sausage to your preference. I personally like to boil them for a few minutes to reduce the grease, and then brown them. We actually like them almost burnt. (But now they say charring is not good for you 🙁 Place sausages in a foil roasting pan. Cover with warmed Red Sauce Put…

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spaghetti meat sauce

Fresh Spaghetti Sauce with meat

  1 pound lean ground beef, browned and drained 1 – 14.5 oz. can petite diced tomatoes – plain – 100% natural for chunky, or 15 oz. can crushed tomatoes 2 – 6 oz. cans 100% natural tomato paste 2  of the tomato paste cans water 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning 2 teaspoons Oregano fresh…

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fast dinner

Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches

I call them Secretly Healthy Killer Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches This sandwich is soooo good! And every ingredient has a health benefit. French Bread (lower in fat)Olive Oil (good for lowering cholesterol)Garlic (numerous health benefits – used medicinally for centuries – also keeps vampires away)Spaghetti Sauce (lycopene- cancer fighting – also anitoxidents)Skinless Chicken Breasts (low fat –…

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