18 great winter Recipes

olive oil, italian sausage, casings removed, chicken broth, onion, thinly sliced, carrots, cut into 1/2-inch dice, parsnips, cut into 1/2-inch dice, tomato, chopped , or 1 8-oz can whole tomatoes, drained and chopped, great northern , cannellini, or navy beans, drained and rinsed, fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme leaves, salt, freshly ground pepper, garlic, minced, plain breadcrumbs, chopped fresh parsley, unsalted butter, melted

olive oil, chopped onion, dried basil, dried oregano, garlic cloves, minced, cubed peeled acorn or butternut squash (about 1 medium), diced zucchini, chopped carrot, diced fennel, water, fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, no-salt-added tomato paste, uncooked ditalini (very short tube-shaped pasta), chopped swiss chard, rinsed and drained canned great northern beans, freshly ground black pepper, grated asiago cheese

chicken tenderloins, polish sausage, onions, chopped, pork and beans, with juice, ranch style beans , with juice, great northern beans, drained, butter beans, drained, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, bacon, cooked and crumbled

extra-virgin olive oil (may to need to add more as the veggies cook), red onion, diced, yellow bell pepper, diced, orange bell pepper, diced, zucchini, diced, yellow squash, diced, eggplant, diced (i used a bit less and left the eggplant unpeeled, but you could peel it if desired), garlic cloves, minced, ripe tomato, seeded and diced, coarse salt, fresh ground black pepper, frozen miniature phyllo cups

olive oil, chopped onion, dried basil, dried oregano, garlic cloves, minced, cubed peeled acorn or butternut squash (about 1 medium), diced zucchini, chopped carrot, diced fennel bulb, water, fat-free , lower-sodium chicken broth, no-salt-added tomato paste, uncooked gluten-free tubetini pasta, chopped swiss chard, rinsed and drained canned great northern beans, freshly ground black pepper, grated asiago cheese

butter , maragarine, smoked sausage , hillshire farm, cut into 1/4 inch slices, shallot , onions chopped, red bell pepper , cut into 1/2 inch pieces, turnip greens (or kale), whole kernel corn, drained, great northern beans, drained, vegetable broth, cayenne pepper, orzo pasta, uncooked

johnsonville smoked sausage , cut into 1/4-inch slices, sweet red pepper , cut into 1/2-inch pieces, shallots, chopped, butter, chopped fresh kale, vegetable broth, frozen corn, great northern beans, rinsed and drained, cayenne pepper, pepper, uncooked orzo pasta

olive oil, chopped onion, chopped carrot (about 2 carrots), garlic cloves, minced, diced tomatoes, undrained, great northern beans, rinsed and drained, cubed yukon gold potato (about 10 oz), water, vegetable broth, salt, pepper, frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry

spaghetti (angle hair is a bit thin but ok, but thin works great), scallops (24-30 large sea ), salt, pepper, olive oil, butter, white asparagus (you can use green if that is all you can find, but white is perfect for this), olive oil, salt, pepper, artichoke hearts (birds eye, 1 1/2 boxes of frozen artichokes), onion, fine diced, champagne (1 split of , available at any liquor store), heavy cream, chicken broth, fresh parsley, fine chopped, fresh thyme, fine chopped, butter, parmesan cheese, grated, scallions, fine chopped

smoked sausage, halved and sliced, onion, diced, carrot, diced, celery rib, sliced, garlic clove, minced, turnip, peeled and diced, potatoes, peeled and diced, great northern beans, drained and rinsed, beef broth, water, tomato paste, fresh spinach, chopped, cornstarch

onion, chopped, garlic, minced, olive oil, orzo pasta, vegetable broth, ground mustard, ground black pepper, frozen vegetables, thawed (beans, carrots, potatoes), corn kernels, drained, beans (great northern & pinto combination if available), bisquick, cornmeal, dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, skim milk or 2/3 cup soymilk

fresh basil leaves, coarse kosher salt, sliced peeled carrots, broccoli florets (about 6 oz), cauliflower florets (4 to 5 oz), vegetable stock or vegetable broth, cooked cranberry beans or other winter beans or canned drained great northern or cannellini beans, fresh italian parsley leaves, extra-virgin olive oil, olive oil, fresh thyme sprigs, uncooked large shrimp (for first course) or 24 (for main course), peeled, deveined, patted dry

cooked seasoned hamburger, dried great northern beans, dried navy beans, water, raw carrot, sliced, potatoes, cubed, onions, diced, garlic cloves or 4 tbsp powder, oregano, parsley, basil, bay leaf, paprika, sea salt, sea salt, black pepper

winter squash, peeled and cubed, olive oil, cumin, dried chipotle powder (available at mother nature s), chopped onion, minced garlic, fresh corn , cut from the cob or 1 cup frozen corn, feta or 1/2-1 cup goat cheese, corn tortillas , depending on how much you stuff them, green enchilada sauce , whatever heat you like, olive oil, onion, diced, garlic cloves, grated (really! grate your garlic cloves, its great!), ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried chipotle powder, cooked black beans, nonfat sour cream

turkey breast tenderloins (usually 2 breasts), dried thyme, garlic powder, cayene red pepper, olive oil, salt, pepper, savory turkey stuffing mix (savory herb or chicken will also work just fine, stove top or pepperidge farm works great), bacon, diced, onion, diced (2 medium onions), chicken broth or 1 1/2 cups stock, cremini mushroom, sliced (i just used the pre sliced), butternut squash (frozen , also called winter squash), cranberry sauce , not the jelly, turkey gravy (now you can use any brand you like. i have found jar sizes from 7 or to 15, use which brand looks be)

mustard powder (to stimulate blood circulation and keep the feet warm and relaxed), fresh mint leaves , to refresh feet, warm water, drops eucalyptus oil (to relieve aches and pains), drops lemon extract (it is anti-bacterial or anti-fungal)