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.
This is a great fast and simple pasta dish, with a sauce that is lower in fat, yet creamy! If you like artichokes, you'll like this! You can adjust all the seasonings to suit your tastes.
Tiny yellow or red-fleshed potatoes are boiled until tender, smushed a little bit, then drizzled with an herb-infused oil and balsamic vinegar seasoning. The potatoes then get a trip through a hot oven to crisp up.
I work at home while caring for our two children, so I have to be creative at mealtimes to fix something quick and nutritious that everyone enjoys. This homey casserole fits all the requirements.' --Lori Gleason of Minneapolis, Minnesota
These creamy garlic mashed potatoes are so good, you can serve them plain--no butter or gravy is needed. Now, this is the only way we prepare mashed potatoes.
