Bite-sized bits of sauteed chicken meld with the fresh flavors of tomatoes and broccoli. Onion, garlic and oregano add earthy tones to the sauce. Toss with penne and a zesty handful of chopped fresh basil.
Rotini pasta tossed with chicken, bell pepper and a creamy herb sauce - all prepared on the stovetop! Very quick and easy recipe. Can improvise to certain tastes, and can serve for any occasion.
Haricots verts are thin, tender green beans. If you can't find them, use trimmed regular green beans, but add them to the pasta after 8 minutes of cooking since they'll take longer to cook. You can make the salad ahead, but dress it just before serving so the beans don't turn drab.
Heat-and-serve convenience foods are forbidden in the House of Loreto Kitchen, and residents appreciate the 'real' food we serve. Everyone reaches for seconds of these tasty morsels.
Heres a memorable take on an all-time classic. Maxine Petersohn tops eggplant slices with chopped tomatoes, fresh basil and cheese before broiling them. 'My family thoroughly enjoys them,' she pens from Cortez, Florida.
Tiny, rice-shaped orzo absorbs liquid and flavor much like rice, but unlike traditional risotto, this recipe doesn't need to be stirred obsessively for a perfectly al dente, creamy result.
