Entries by Frannie Danzinger

Blackened Trout

Submitted by Faith Rosenberg 1 tsp. paprika ½ tsp. each crumbled diced sage, ground cumin, garlic powder, granulated sugar and salt ¼ tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne) 2 to 3 pieces rainbow trout Coat a nonstick pan with cooking spray and 1 tsp. olive oil. Combine all the ingredients in a large zip lock bag.  […]

Spinach Cole Slaw Salad

Submitted by Heather DiVencenzo Ingredients: 1 package of fresh spinach 1 package of coleslaw mix 8 scallions 2 packages of ramen noodles (oriental and chicken 3 oz. each) DO NOT COOK 1 package slivered almonds 2 tablespoons sesame seeds In a large bowl mix together one package of spinach (remove the stems) and package of […]

Spinach Fettuccini Salad

Submitted by Susan Azzarello ¾ lb. Feta cheese 1 lb. spinach fettuccini (or fusili), cooked al dente, drained and cooled ¼ c. chopped red onion ½ c. drained and chopped sundried tomatoes 1 c. Kalamata olives, pitted 3 c. thinly sliced baby spinach Dressing: ½ c. virgin olive oil 3 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 1 […]

Raspberry Spinach Salad

Salad: 1 to 2 bags greens (can be spinach) 1 pt. raspberries or blueberries or any desired fruit 6 to 8 green onions chopped ½ to ¾ c. chopped pecans Dressing: ¼ c. sugar ¼ c. honey 1 Tbsp. dry mustard 1 ½ tsp. dry ginger 3 ½ Tbsp. lime juice 3 ½ Tbsp. water […]

Gena’s Big Salad

Submitted by Gena Page Salad Ingredients: 1 lb. mixed spring greens One container of grape or cherry tomatoes sliced in half or 3 chopped tomatoes or sliced Roma tomatoes 1 can artichoke hearts – drained very well and sliced Shredded carrots – handful 3 green onions – diced (optional) 1 c. grated fresh/shredded Parmesan cheese […]

Bok Choy Salad

Submitted by Lori Lynn Combine and Sauté: 2 packages of Ramon Noodles (crushed) 1-cup almonds (sliced) 2 oz sesame seeds ½ cup butter Bring dressing to boil and cool: ¼ cup white vinegar ½ cup sugar ½ cup oil 2 tbsp soy sauce Chop: 3 heads of bok choy 1 bunch of scallions Toss all […]

Tortilla Soup

Submitted by Dina DiPietro Chop the following ingredients and sauté in oil in large soup pots: 3 carrots 1 onion 1 celery stalk ½ red pepper Pour the following in pot with all juices: 2 cans black beans (15oz) 1 can corn (15oz) 1 can minced green chilies (4oz) Add quart of chicken broth. Cook […]

Spaghetti and Meatball “Stoup”

Submitted by Alissa Schneider 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan 1 carrot, peeled and chopped into small pieces 1 medium yellow skinned onion, chopped 2 small ribs celery from the heart, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 3 cups tomato sauce or 1 (14-ounce) can + 1 (8-ounce) can 3 cups chicken […]

Tortellini and Spinach Soup

Submitted by Michelle Luciano 2 T olive oil 2 ounce pancetta, finely diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium onion, finely chopped 9 cups chicken broth 2t dried Italian herb blend 9-ounce best-quality commercial spinach or cheese tortellini 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes packed in puree 8 ounces fresh spinach, rinsed well, stemmed and […]

Ginger Pumkin Bisque

Submitted by Frannie Danzinger 1/4 cup chopped shallots 1/2 cup chopped yellow onions 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger 2 tablespoons walnut oil 1/4 cup unbleached, all purpose flour 4 cups chicken broth (prefer organic with no MSG) 1/2 cup apple cider 16 ounce canned pumpkin (most canned pumpkin comes in 15.5 ounce cans.  I usually […]