RED's Kitchen

Chicken & Peppers Tortilla

2010-02-10T15:26:00.000-08:00

You will need:

2 Flour Tortilla
1 cup cooked shredded chicken breast
1 cup red & yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 small onion, cut into thin strips
1/4 tsp cajun spice seasoning
1/4 tsp hot sauce
salt & pepper
1 tsp olive oil for Sauteing

Procedure:

1. Saute onions and bell pepper.
2. Add chicken and all the spices.Season with salt & pepper.
3. Wrap chicken and peppers in flour tortilla.
4. Bake for 8-10 minutes at 350 F

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2010-01-27T09:39:00.000-08:00

SUPER EASY DESSERT IDEAS

2010-01-27T09:26:00.001-08:00

Just place a scoop of your favorite ice cream in a fancy martini glass. Add cubed homemade brownies & top with any store-
bought chocolate syrup...VOILA, a fancy-looking dessert in a flash!

Give your storebought mini-brownie cups a make over by dipping it in gnash. Top it with mini-marshmallows, nuts or candies and drizzle caramel, strawberry or chocolate syrup of your choice.

MINI-BUNDT CAKES
Bake store-bought bundt cake mixture according to package instructions. Use mini-bundt cake molds instead of one huge mold. Let the cakes cool down a bit. Serve in a fancy dessert plate. Fill the bundt cake holes with fresh berries of your choice and sprinkle some confectioner's sugar on top. Some fresh mint on the side will make it look fancier.

super easy red bean mini-buns

2010-01-27T09:23:00.000-08:00

You will need:
1/3 can Sweet Red Bean Paste (available in most oriental stores)
1 7.5 oz Pillsbury buttermilk biscuit

Procedure:
1. Preheat oven to 400 F
2. Separate each biscuit dough and using a rolling pin, flatten it out until it each biscuit is around 2-3 inch in diameter.
3. Spoon a generous amount of red bean paste in the middle of the flatten biscuit dough and fold the end as if making a siomai dumpling.
4. Do the same with the rest of the biscuit dough.
5. Bake for 8-10 minutes or just until golden brown.

SPICY TURKEY & VEGGIE SAUSAGE SPAGHETTI

2010-01-27T09:21:00.001-08:00

You will need:
1 lb spaghetti
5-6 pcs veggie sausage, cooked & crumbled
7-10 pcs turkey ham,diced into small pieces
3 cloves of garlic,minced
1 medium sized onion,diced
1 medium can whole tomatoes
1/4 cup of red wine (optional)
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp dried rosemary
salt & pepper
olive oil
grated parmesan cheese

Procedure:
1. Cook spaghetti. Follow package cooking instructions. Set aside.
2. In a sauce pan, heat olive oil. Saute garlic and tomatoes.
3. Add veggie sausage and turkey ham. Cook for a minute.
4. Add chili powder and dried rosemary and cook for another minute.
5. Add contents of 1 can whole tomatoes. Mashed the tomatoes with your ladle. 6. If you intend to add red wine, now is the time to do so.
7. Simmer sauce until liquid is reduced and thick consistency is achieved.
8. Add a pinch of salt & freshly ground pepper for more flavor.
9. Serve pasta with sauce and add grated parmesan cheese

LEFTOVER MAKEOVER: CHICKEN MINT FRIED RICE

2010-01-27T09:17:00.000-08:00

You will need:
4 cups leftover rice
1-2 cups leftover chicken rotisserie,chopped into small bite sizes
10 pcs fresh mint leaves
1/2 tsp driend mint 1 tsp minced garlic
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 tbsp soysauce
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tsp olive oil
1/2 tsp sweet paprika
1/2 tsp cumin
3 tsp lemon juice

Procedure:
1. Using olive oil, saute garlic and onion. 2. Add rotisserie chicken. Let it cook for a minute before adding leftover rice.
3. In a small bowl, combine soysauce, sesame oil, dried mint, sweet paprika, cumin and lemon juice. Pour mixture to rice. Mix thoroughly and cook for 3 more minutes.
4. Toss fresh mint with rice before serving.

Almond-crusted Cod Fillet & Asparagus Tomato Salad

2010-01-24T10:33:00.000-08:00

You will need:
(for almond crusted cod fillet)
4 pcs cod fillets
1 cup crushed almond
½ cup flour
1 cup eggwhites
salt & freshly ground pepper for seasoning
olive oil for pan frying

Procedure:
1. Season cod fillet.
2. Roll cod fillet in flour before dipping it in egg whites.
3. Press each side of fillet into crushed almonds until well-coated.
4. Pan fry cod fillets in medium heat until done, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.

Asparagus and Cherry Tomato Salad
You will need:
1 lb asparagus, washed and blanched
1 lb cherry tomatoes, washed and cut into halves
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp. lemon juice
½ tsp. dried parsley
salt & pepper
lemon slices for garnishing

Procedure:
1. In a salad bowl, toss together blanched asparagus and cherry tomatoes. Set aside.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, dried parsley, salt & pepper. Combine this mixture with asparagus and cherry tomatoes.
3. Garnish with lemon slices.

CHICKEN & ZUCCHINI RIGATONI

2010-01-24T10:27:00.000-08:00

You will need:

1 lb cooked rigatoni
1 lb chicken breast, diced
1 pc zucchini, washed and cut into half-rounds
3 tbsp minced garlic
3 tbsp minced onion
1/3 cup sweet corn kernels
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp chili pepper flakes
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
½ cup lemon juice
salt & freshly ground pepper
carrot shavings for garnishing
grated parmesan cheese

Procedure:

1. Saute garlic and onion in olive oil. Add diced chicken. Cook for 3 minutes.
2. Add corn and zucchini. Season with garlic powder, chili pepper flakes, salt & pepper.
3. Remove from heat. Toss rigatoni.
4. Add lemon juice and some more extra virgin olive oil. Sprinkle grated parmesan on top and garnish with carrot shavings.

Chicken Chickpeas Risotto

2009-08-31T07:58:00.000-07:00

You will need:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup cooked chickpeas
1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2), cut into 1/2-inch
pieces, marinated for 3-4 hours in Italian Salad Dressing
1 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
5 1/2 cups canned low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 cups arborio rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Procedure:
1.In a large pot, heat a little olive oil over moderate heat. Add the

chicken and cook until it just halfway done, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove it from

the pan.
2.In a separate pot, bring chicken broth to a simmer.
3.In the large pot, heat the some more oil ove low heat. Saute the onion

until translucent.
4.Add the arborio rice and stir for about 3 minutes.
5.Add the white wine to the rice. Cook until all of the wine has been

absorbed. Strir it frquently to avoid sticking.
6. Add about 1/2 cup of the simmering broth. cook until almost all the

broth has been absorbed.
7. Continue cooking the rice this way, adding broth 1/2 cup at a time and

allowing the rice to absorb it before adding the next 1/2 cup.
8. When rice is cooked,stir in the chicken and chickpeas. Add salt, garlic powder and pepper to taste.
9. STir in chopped cilantro.
10. Serve topped with grated parmesan if desired.

Weekly Dinner Ideas

2009-08-19T15:05:00.001-07:00

Need ideas for your weekly menu?I am sharing what was cooking in my kitchen last week so you can cook it in yours! I even took photos to give you a better idea of how it would look like.

Last week was our seafood fest because most days that whats on the dinner table. But of course, there were poultry,meat and veggies too!

Most recipes have common ingredients so it will help you save a couple of bucks without sacrificing tastes & nourishment.

Its all here, check it out!

Sunday: Seafood Paella
Monday: Fried Chicken, Carrot & Peas, Mashed Potato
Tuesday: White Beans & Meatballs Soup
Wednesday: Baked Mussels & Carrot-Radish Salad
Thursday: Beef Bok Choy Noodle Soup
Friday: Seafood & Lentil Soup
Saturday: Breaded Shrimp Salad

Blueberry Cheesecake Pie

2009-07-27T13:00:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
1 Store-bought Pie shell
(for the cheesecake)
3 eggs
1 8oz cream cheese
¾ cup confectioner’s sugar
½ cup sour cream
1 tbsp. vanilla essence

(for the blueberry topping)
1 cup frozen or fresh blueberries
1 cup maple syrup
zest of 1 lemon
1 tbsp. cornstarch ( dissolved in 2 tbsp of water)
more fresh blueberries

Procedure:
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
2. Combine cream cheese, eggs, sugar, sour cream and vanilla essence in a mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat all the ingredients thoroughly for at least 3-5 minutes.
3. Pour the cheesecake mixture into your pie shell.
4. Bake for 35-45 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, prepare your blueberry toppings by combining blueberries, maple syrup, lemon zest and cornstarch. Cook and stir constantly until mixture thickens.
6. Cool both pie and blueberry topping for at least an hour.
7. Pour blueberry topping over the pie. Top with more fresh blueberries if desired.
8. Chill for 4 hours before serving.

Breaded Shrimp Salad

2009-03-10T11:09:00.001-07:00

You will need:
6-8 pcs extra large shrimps ( no shells, but tails on)
1 egg-beaten
2 tbsp.flour
panko breadcrumbs
oil for pan frying
(salad)
2 cups lettuce-chopped
1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes-sliced into strips
1 small onion-sliced into strips
store-bought dressing of your own choice
( i used Honey French Salad Dressing)
salt & pepper, if desired

The Method:
1. Roll shrimp into flour, dip it beaten egg and roll in panko breadcrumbs. Pan fry until golden brown.
2. In salad bowl, mix lettuce, sun dried tomatoes and onions. Top with breaded shrimp and salad dressing of your choice. Season wiith salt and pepper if desired.

Seafood Lentil Hearty Soup

2009-03-10T10:54:00.001-07:00

You will need:
1 cup lentils
1 cups mixed seafood
1 medium sized onion-finely chopped
2-3 cloves garlic-minced
1 tsp. minced ginger
1 medium can diced tomato
1/4 cup short pasta of your choice
2-3 cups chicken stock
1 cup baby spinach
salt & pepper

cheese crackers

Method:

1. Cook lentil in a separate pot by boiling it until it pop open. Drain & set aside.
2. Saute garlic, onion and ginger in oil. Add mixed seafood and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add in tomatoes and let it simmer for a couple more minutes before adding chicken stock. Bring to a boil.
4. Add short pasta and cook until al dente.
5. Add the lentils that you set aside as well as the baby spinach.
6. Season with salt & pepper.
7. Serve with cheese crackers or saltines.

Beef & BokChoy Noodle Soup

2009-03-10T10:50:00.000-07:00

You will need:

1/2 lb of Thin strips of lean beef
2 cups Chinese Bok Choy-chopped into bite size
2 cups of egg noodles
2 tbsp. olive oil
3 cups of beef broth
3 cloves of garlic smashed
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tsp. olive oil
1 tsp. sesame oil
salt,pepper & chili flakes to taste

The Method:

1. Saute thin strips of beef, garlic and onion.
2. Add egg noodles add beef broth and let it all boil.
3. Finally, add bokchoy and turn heat off.
4. Season with sesame oil, salt, pepper & chili flakes before serving.

Baked Mussels & Carrot-Radish Salad

2009-03-10T10:40:00.000-07:00

You will need:
2 tbsp bread crumbs
1/2 cup mashed potato
3 tbsp finely chopped sweet red pepper
1 small onion finely chopped
24 pcs cookes mussels removed from shells-finely chopped
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp sweet paprikasalt & pepper
parmesan cheese
empty mussel shells

The Method:
1. Mixed all ingredients throuroghly
2. Add spoonfuls of the mixture on mussel shells
3. Line filled mussel shells on a baking tray and bake on a preheated oven for 10-15 minutes (350 F)
4. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese before serving.

White Beans & Turkey Meatballs Soup

2009-03-09T10:05:00.001-07:00

You will need:
(for turkey meatballs)
1 lb ground turkey sausage
1 egg- beaten
a handful of basil leaves- roughly chopped
1 small carrots-finely chopped
2 tbsp. bread crumbs

(for the soup)
3 cloves of garlic-smashed & roughly chopped
1 medium sized onion-finely chopped
1 can cooked white beans
2 cups baby spinach
4-5 cups chicken broth

Method:
1. To make the turkey meatballs, combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. In a greased baking pan, drop a spoonful of the mixture, approximately an inch apart from each other. Bake in a
350 F preheated oven until golden brown. Set aside.

2. Saute galic and onion. Add beans and turkey meatballs.
3. Pour in chicken broth and let it all come to a boil.
4. Add baby spinach.
5. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese or top with Italian Herb Croutons before serving!

Fried Chicken, Carrots & Peas, Mashed Potato

2009-03-09T10:03:00.000-07:00

Seafood Paella

2009-03-09T09:49:00.000-07:00

You will need:
1 tray of seafood mix ( scallops, squid, octopus and crabmeat)
15-20 pieces of large sized shrimp
10 pieces of cooked mussels (with shells on)
1 piece Spanish chorizo (sliced diagonally)
1 medium sized onion (roughly chopped)
2 pieces sweet red pepper (roughly chopped)
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium sized green bell pepper (roughly chopped)
1 can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon garlic
3 tablespoon capers
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon saffron
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
½ teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon thyme
2 tablespoons tomato paste
salt and pepper
1 cup long grain rice
1 cup sticky rice
4 cups of chicken/seafood stock
salt & pepper
Lemon wedges for garnishing

Method:

Saute garlic and onion on olive oil. Add mixed seafood (all except shrimp) and Spanish chorizo. Stir fry for 5 minutes.
Add tomatoes, sweet red pepper, green bell pepper and capers. Set aside.
Cook rice in seafood stock. When it is halfway done, add cumin, paprika, tomato paste, thyme and saffron. Cook until done.
Stir in seafood mixture and shrimp to the rice. Mix thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper according to your desired taste. Garnish with lemon wedges.

Give it a try!

Oats as Alternative for Breadcrumbs!

2009-02-16T10:02:00.000-08:00

I just noticed that my oatmeal is going to expire next month. Its still half the container and I dont think we'll be able to finish it all by then. I decided to grind it, add a pinch of ground pepper and garlic powder. Then took some chicken tenders and coated it a little flour, dipped it in eggwhites, rolled it on ground oats and baked it....im trying it now with some gravy and i never expected something this healthy could taste good.
In the future, Im planning to try using oats as a breadcrumb substitute. I think it will be good on salmon and veggie tempura too. Other people from a nice forum suggested that it also works good in making meatloaf!

Seafood Minestrone

2009-02-05T12:23:00.000-08:00

Minestrone is an Italian soup which is basically a hodgepodge of vegetables. I believe there is no specific recipe for it and one can go as creative as can be in making one. There may be lots of versions of minestrone, here is one:

Ingredients:
12 pcs. Medium sized shrimp (without shells & de-veined)
1 can of oysters in olive oil
1 cup of salmon fillet diced
½ cup chopped broccoli
½ cup diced carrots
½ cup diced celery
½ cup diced tomatoes
1 medium sized onion-finely chopped
1 medium sized zucchini – diced
1 teaspoon of dried marjoram
1 teaspoon of minced garlic
1 teaspoon of garlic powder
1 teaspoon of dried basil
2 teaspoon of olive oil
3 cups of seafood/chicken stock
3 tablespoon of tomato paste
1 cup of spinach leaves
salt & pepper to taste

Procedure:

Sautee garlic and onions on oil. Add in tomatoes.
Pour in broth and bring it to a boil.
Add all the vegetables (except spinach). Set the stove to medium heat.
Add in oysters, shrimps and salmon. Give it a quick stir and add all the spices and herbs.
Use tomato paste to thicken the soup a bit. Simmer for a couple of minutes then add spinach.
Add salt & pepper, if desired. Remove from heat. Serve with a little more extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.

Cheesecake with Fresh Fruits

2008-08-06T15:36:00.002-07:00

You will need:
1 pre-made pie crust

Strawberries, Blueberries & Sliced Kiwi for toppings

Ingredients for Filling:

2 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese (softened)

2 large eggs

1 cup granulated splenda

1 tsp. lemon juice1 tsp. lemon zest

How to do it:
1. Combine cream cheese and splenda in a bowl. Using a handheld electric mixer, beat
the mixture until smooth.

2. Add eggs, one at a time.

3. Finally, add lemon juice and zest while continuesly beating the mixture.
4. Pour cheesecake filling on pre-made pie crust.
5. Bake at 350F in a pre-heated oven for 40-50 minutes.
6. Top with strawberries, kiwi and blueberries.
7. Drizzle with honey.

8. Refrigerate for 3 hours before serving.

Minestrone Soup

2008-07-29T16:12:00.000-07:00

You will need:

1 canned white beans
1 cup chopped brocolli
1 medium size zucchini diced
2 stalks of celery diced
1 medium sized bell pepper chopped
1 cup baby spinach
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup macaronni shells
1 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. oregano
3 tbsp. tomato paste
1 medium sized onion finely chopped
3 tsp. olive oil
4 cups chicken broth

How to make it:

1. Saute onion. Add bell pepper, beans, celery, carrots, brocolli and zucchini.
2. Add chicken broth, thyme and oregano. Bring to boil.
3. Add macaroni shells and cook until al dente.
4. Add tomato paste to thicken.
5. Add spinach and season soup with salt and pepper.
6. Top with parmesan cheese ife desired.

Meatball Soup

2008-07-29T16:05:00.000-07:00

Meatball Soup

Ingredients:

1 tbsp. crushed garlic
2 tbsp. chopped shallots
2 tbsp. chopped onion leeks
4 oz. Chinese vermicelli (misua)
5 cups beef broth
2 tbsp. soy sauce

(meatball)
4 tbsp chopped onion
1 lb. ground beef
2 eggs
¼ cup flour
salt & pepper

Procedure:
Combine all ingredients for meatballs. Mix thoroughly and form 1” balls out of it.
Preheat oven at 350 degrees F. Bake meatballs for 15 minutes. Set aside.
Sauté garlic and shallots. Add your baked meatballs.
Add your beef broth and bring to boil.
Put Chinese vermicelli. Reduce heat to a simmer.
Add leeks and season with soysauce.
Remove from heat and serve hot.

Grilled Lemon & Herb Chicken

2008-07-29T16:01:00.000-07:00

Grilled Lemon & Herb Chicken

Ingredients:

1 lb boneless chicken breast
½ cup lemon juice
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried rosemary
1 tsp dried thyme
2 tbsp crushed garlic
1 tbsp olive oil
salt & pepper

Procedure:

Combine lemon juice, herbs, garlic and olive oil. Add salt and pepper if desired.
Marinate chicken for 4-5 hours.
Grill chicken 4-5 minutes each side.
Squeeze 1 whole lemon before serving.

Crusty Mac & Cheese

2008-07-29T16:00:00.000-07:00

this is more similar to mac&cheese,its just that,its baked and a lil crusty on top.
ingredients:
1 lb macaroni ( u can use penne,elbow mac or tricolor rotini)
3 cups of milk
3 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
2 cups velveeta cheese-cubed
1 cup parmesan cheese
salt and pepper
1 cup bread crumbs
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp italian seasoning

How to make it:

1. cook pasta as instructed.set aside.
2. in a sauce pan, melt butter. add flour. whisk it fast to avoid lumps. add milk. let it simmer.
3. add velveeta cheese,salt and pepper. stir constantly until cheese melts completely.
4. combine pasta and cheese sauce. pour in a baking pan. Sprinkle crusty topings on top.
5. To make your crusty toppings: on a mixing bowl, combine parmesan cheese, italian seasoning, breadcrumbs and olive oil.
6. Broil in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes (or just until the top is brown and crusty)

Spinach Salad

2008-07-29T15:58:00.000-07:00

Spinach Salad

Ingredients:
· 2 cups Fresh Spinach torn in pieces
· 2 cups lettuce torn in pieces
· 1 medium red onion thinly sliced
· ½ cup red bell pepper thinly sliced
Dressing:
· 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
· ¾ cup sour cream
· salt & pepper
Toppings:
· ¼ cup grated cheddar cheese
· ¼ cup croutons
Procedure:
1. Combine all the veggies in a salad bowl.
2. Wisk together the ingredients for the dressing and toss your salad in it.
3. Top with cheese and croutons.

Tilapia WIth Black Bean Garlic Sauce

2008-07-29T15:57:00.000-07:00

Tilapia with Black Bean Garlic Sauce

Ingredients:

2 medium sized clean tilapia cut into 2 (makes four pieces)
2 blocks of tofu cut into 1” cubes
3 tbsp. Lee Kum Kee Black bean garlic sauce
3 tbsp. white vinegar
1 tbsp chopped garlic
1 medium sized onion thinly sliced
¼ cup chopped parsley
2 tbsp. olive oil

Procedure:

Fry tilapia. Set aside.
Sauté garlic and onion in a large sauce pan. Add tofu cubes. Let it cook for 3 minutes.
Add black bean garlic sauce and vinegar. Simmer for another 3 minutes.
Pour sauce over tilapia. Garnish with lots of parsley.

What's cookin this week

2008-07-29T14:19:00.000-07:00

Sunday : Beef & Veggie with Orange Glaze & Rice
Monday: Tilapia with Black Bean Garlic Sauce
Tuesday: Crusty Mac & Cheese
Wednesday: Spinach Salad
Thursday: Grilled Lemon & Herb Chicken
Friday: Meatball Soup
Saturday: Minestrone Soup & Saltine Crackers

Orange Glazed Beef & Veggie

2008-07-28T11:15:00.000-07:00

Procedure:

Stir fry garlic, onion, bell pepper & beef.
Add in carrots, celery and broccoli.
In a small sauce pan, combine orange juice, curry powder, orange zest, maple syrup.
Let it boil for a minute. Meanwhile, dissolve cornstarch in 3 tbsp. of cold water. Use this to thicken the orange glaze. Remove from heat.
Add orange glaze to the beef & vegetable. Top with cashew nuts.

( Best served with steaming brown rice)

Banana Bread

2008-07-25T11:59:00.000-07:00

You will need:

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda a pinch of salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 cup melted butter

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 egg, beaten

5 pcs banana (mashed)

1/4 tsp vanilla extract

3 tbsp sourcream

1/4 cup nuts of your choice-almond, pecans, walnut, cashew

1/4 cup raisins

HOW TO MAKE IT:

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt.

2.In a separate bowl, cream together butter, sour cream and brown sugar. Stir in eggs, mashed bananas. Add vanilla extract, nuts & raisins.

3. Stir banana mixture into flour mixture;

4.Pour in the greased pan.

5. Bake in a preheated 350 F oven for 35-45 minutes

PANCIT BIHON Red's Style

2008-07-25T11:51:00.001-07:00

How to Make it:

1. Sauté garlic and onion in a wok.
2. Add in green beans and carrots.
3. Add in shitake mushroom, and shrimp.
4. Season with soy sauce, hot sauce and pepper.
5. Set aside.
6. Boil shrimp broth in another pot. Add rice stick to the broth. Let it boil for 5 minutes.
7. Strain the rice stick from the broth.
8. Toss rice stick to shrimp-mushroom mixture.
9. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

MANICOTTI WITH CHICKEN FILLING

2008-07-25T11:44:00.000-07:00

To assemble:

1. Boil manicotti pasta according to package instructions. Set aside.

2. Combine all ingredients for the filling. Mix thoroughly.

3. Fill manicotti with your chicken fillings. Arrange in a baking pan .

4. To make the white sauce, melt butter in a sauce pan. Add flour and whisk it to avoid forming lumps. Add chicken broth, milk and cream cheese. Continue whisking. Simmer for a few minutes until sauce is rich and thick.
5. Pour white sauce on top of your manicotti. Add 4 tbsp. of store bought marinara sauce before topping with cheese. Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees F for 10-15 minutes

CHEESY PESTO ROLLS

2008-07-25T11:23:00.000-07:00

HOW TO MAKE IT:

1. Combine pesto sauce and cream cheese.
2. Spread pesto-cheese mixture on flat bread or flour tortilla.
3. Arrange cheese slices, deli ham and frankfurter sausages on top of the flat bread.
4. Roll and gently press the ends to secure the fillings.
5. Bake for 5 minutes in a preheated oven. (350 degrees F)Slice the roll and secure each piece with cocktail toothpicks