Archive for May, 2010

Weekday Crisper Drawer Penne Pasta

Ingredients 8 ounces dried penne pasta 3 T olive oil 1 slice bacon, cut into matchsticks across the shorter length of the strip 1 onion, thinly sliced 2 carrots, grated 1 zucchini, grated 1 t dried thyme 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups fresh spinach ¼ cup grated parmesan 2 T bread crumbs Salt and [...]

Friday, May 28th, 2010

Fluffy bread crumb crusted chicken breast cutlets

Ingredients 3 chicken breast cutlets 4 slices sandwich bread, white or wheat or mixed (or large baggie of reserved bread crusts) ½ c grated parmesan cheese ½ t paprika 1 t dried basil ¼ cup flour 3 T vegetable oil 2 T butter 1 large egg 2 T water Salt and pepper   Method 1. [...]

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

BLT Tartlets

Ingredients 8 slices white bread 3 T light cream cheese, softened 1 T light mayonnaise 1 t garlic powder 1 t dried oregano 2 medium tomatoes, chopped and lightly salted 4 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled ¾ cup red or green leaf lettuce, chiffonade (roll and cut into ribbon-like strips) Salt and pepper Olive [...]

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

Crispy Ham, Tomato and Mozzarella Sandwich

Ingredients 2 T olive oil plus 1 teaspoon, divided 1 t dried basil 1 garlic clove, peeled and smashed 4 thin slices ham 4 slices sandwich bread 4 slices mozzarella cheese ½ tomato, thinly sliced Salt and pepper   Method In a small bowl, mix 2 T of the olive oil, basil, smashed garlic clove [...]

Thursday, May 6th, 2010