Whole Wheat Penne with Lobster and Bacon

Ingredients

• Kosher salt
• Two 4-ounce lobster tails
• 1 pound whole wheat penne pasta
• 1 pound thick-cut bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-wide strips (about 2 1/2 cups)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• One 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 3/4 cup clam juice
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup chopped fresh basil
• Freshly ground pepper
• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Slow Cooker Minestrone

Ingredients

• 3 cups reduced-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (15-ounce) can white (cannellini or navy) beans, drained
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt and ground black pepper
• 2 cups cooked ditalini pasta
• 1 medium zucchini, chopped
• 2 cups coarsely chopped fresh or frozen spinach, defrosted
• 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
• Basil sprigs, garnish, optional

Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf Burger

Ingredients:
1 tsp unsalted butter
1 large yellow onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken stock
1 Tbsp Worcestershire
1 tsp dried thyme
1 lb ground turkey
1 egg
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 cup shredded smoked Gouda
4 potato buns, toasted

Southwestern Bean Salad Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 ounces) READ Southwestern Bean Salad
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 small jalapeño pepper, minced (optional)
• 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90 percent lean)
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 3 large bell peppers, any color or a combination
• 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
• 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
• 1/4 cup crushed tortilla chips (optional)

"1Up Mushroom Burger"

INGREDIENTS FOR THE PATTY:half of one white onion
2 large portabello mushroom caps (or 6-8 ounces of whatever mushroom you like)
1 tsp. of kosher salt
1 egg
1 tbs. of pancake mix
1 tsp. of minced garlic
black ground pepper to taste

Chocolate Waffles with Caramel Syrup and Bacon

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 packet (7 ounces) Hungry Jack® Easy Pack(tm) Chocolate Chip Pancake Mix or 1 packet (7 ounces) Hungry Jack Easy Pack Pillsbury® Funfetti® Buttermilk Pancake Mix
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• Crisco Original No-Stick Cooking Spray

Smoked Salmon Chowder

(photo by: Yunhee Kim)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 medium leeks, white and light green parts only, rinsed and sliced (about 3 cups)
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 large russet potato, peeled and cubed
• 1 large stalk celery, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 cups milk (any fat content)
• 8 ounces smoked salmon, flaked
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons chives, chopped

Jammin' Jambalaya

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup frozen okra cut, thawed
• 1 14.5-ounce can stewed tomatoes, undrained
• 12 ounces chicken breast, cut into strips (tenders)
• 12 ounces fully cooked Cajun-style andouille sausage or smoked turkey sausage
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 2 cups cooked brown rice
• 1/4 cup Hidden Valley Original Ranch Light Dressing

Pita Pizza Faces

Ingredients

• 6 whole-wheat pitas (about 4 1/2-inch rounds)
• 3/4 cup tomato sauce, no salt added, divided
• 1 1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella or cheddar cheese, divided
• 2 tablespoons sliced black olives
• 3 cherry tomatoes, sliced
• 1 small yellow or orange bell pepper, cut into rings and cut in half
• 6 large basil leaves

Alton's Slow Cooker Pepper Pork Chops

Ingredients

• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup kosher salt
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons black peppercorns, slightly crushed
• 1 pound ice
• 4 (1 to 1 1/2-inch thick) bone-in pork chops
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 3 ounces dried apple slices
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, julienned
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

South of the Border Turkey Dinner

Ingredients

• 1 bag Minute® Steamers Brown Rice
• 1 pound ground turkey, cooked and crumbled
• 1 can (11 ounces) southwestern corn blend
• 1 cup prepared salsa

Bacon Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 quart (4 cups) heavy cream
• 4 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
• Salt and cracked black pepper to taste
• 1/2 pound bacon, diced, fried crisp and drained
• 1 pound elbow macaroni or short hollow pasta, cooked according to package directions and drained, reserving 3 teaspoons pasta water
• 8 ounces Roth Grand Cru Gruyere, grated
• Chopped chives for garnish

Preparation

1. Place cream in large saucepan with rosemary. Add salt and pepper. Bring to boil and keep at boil until reduced by half (be patient, this takes some time). Stir in bacon and pasta and simmer until hot; add the cheese and reserved pasta water. Stir until cheese is melted. Garnish with chopped chives. Serve immediately.

Serves

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Notes, Tips & Suggestions

Recipe by Chef Michael Symon
(credit for Bacon Mac & Cheese photo) - (c) Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Inc.

Source

Emmi Roth USA

© 2012 All rights reserved.

PB&J Sushi rolls

• 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons jam (pick your favorite) or 2 tablespoons jelly (pick your favorite) or 2 tablespoons preserves (pick your favorite)
• 2 slices bread

Norwegian Salmon in Aluminum Foil

Ingredients

• 4 sheets aluminum foil (12 x 18 inches, slightly larger than yellow legal pad)
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 medium carrots, cut into thin strips
• 1 small leek, cut into thin slices
• 1 onion, cut into thin slices
• 1 head iceberg lettuce, cut into 8 wedges
• 1 1/2 pounds Norwegian Salmon fillet, boneless, skin removed, cut into 8 portions
• 1 tablespoon water for each package
• 4 tablespoons crème fraîche or sour cream
• Salt and pepper, to taste