52 italian use just Recipes

italian sausages, yellow pepper , cut into strips, green pepper , cut into strips, red pepper , cut into strips, vidalia onion , cut into strips, marinara sauce, red wine , i use merlot, sugar, salt, oregano, oil (for sauteing ), butter , just a bit

your favorite diced tomatoes (add another can if feeding more than 4 people), frozen fish such as red snapper , cod, etc. or fresh fish of your choice., water (for four people), yellow or white onion, vegetables, chopped (see below ), chopped fresh parsley or italian flat leaf parsley, tb chopped garlic, season with salt and pepper before serving based on your personal taste., you can add as many or as few chopped vegetables as you like. you can also use more or less fish depending on how thick you like your chowder to be.), this recipe can also be made with leftover fish and leftover vegetables. i do not suggest using leftover fish sticks or any other fried fish unless you remove the breaded topping first. if you do use fish that has been cooked, just add it to the chowder about two minutes before serving to heat it to the temperature of the other ingredients in the pot., if you prefer a mexican flavor , add 1 tsp. cumin and 1/2 tsp oregano with a dash of cayenne pepper (or more for a hotter flavor), if you prefer an italian flavor , add 1/2 tsp of italian seasonings or 1 tsp oregano, vegetables to be added are based on your favorites and what you may or may not have in your pantry at the time. here are some of my favorite additions for your review, diced potatoes , celery, carrots, zucchini, leeks, mushrooms, cabbage, mild chile peppers, red onions, artichoke hearts, and green or red bell peppers. you can add a handful of fresh spinach or 1/4 cup of frozen spinach. you can always add a can of mixed vegetables and of course, you can use frozen vegetables. i do not suggest using broccoli. corn is also a good addition. you can add a can of drained corn, black beans and a few tbsp of salsa for a great mexican fish soup., use canned tomatoes that have additional vegs in them such as mexican-style with chilies and onions, italian-style with peppers or anything other blend you prefer.)

eggplants (about 3), cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick rounds, salt, tomatoes, olive oil, garlic cloves, finely chopped, fresh basil leaves , torn in half, black pepper, dried hot red pepper flakes, all-purpose flour, eggs, panko (japanese bread crumbs), grated parmigiano-reggiano (2/3 cup), chilled fresh mozzarella (not unsalted), thinly sliced, your liking ) of shredded italian cheese (i like the ones with mixed provolone, asiago, parmesan and mozzarella) to use in addition to the cheeses listed above. sometimes i just like to up the cheese quotient, especially on top, where it gets all puffy, chewy and a bit browned around the edges., but it will taste perfect without the additonal cheese....

lean ground beef, italian stewed tomatoes (could use 28 oz. if you added more parm. cheese), onion (chopped ), minced garlic clove (i actually use 2), parmesan cheese (i probably use more but i am a cheese fiend), macaroni (before cooked, you could probably mess around with that amount as i am just estimating, i just pour)

boneless chicken breast halves (i usually just use boneless, skinless breasts,have made up to four whole pieces before), eggs, beaten, fine dry breadcrumb, parmesan cheese, basil or oregano or italian seasoning, if desired (to your own taste), your favourite pasta sauce (we like healthy choices garlic lovers with fine herbs, you can also use 1 14 oz. can of tomato sauce), shredded mozzarella cheese (or more !), parmesan cheese, for sprinkling if desired

pot roast, beef roast (or pork), potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks (cut chunks into cold water and drain just before using), white onion, chopped, baby carrots, stalk celery, chopped, worcestershire, margarine, seasoned salt, meat tenderizer, garlic pepper, beefy onion soup mix, water to cover, vegetable soup, jumbo elbow macaroni , cooked al dented, kosher salt, evoo, lucks pinto beans, whole tomatoes - or diced , doesn tsp matter (i use hunts, because they do not taste sweet, the sweet ones ruin it for me), very young small early peas, niblet corn, italian or shelled green beans, more potato , onion, carrots if needed according to left overs, margarine

lasagna noodle, frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained, soft tofu, firm tofu, sugar, soymilk, garlic powder, lemon juice, fresh basil, minced (i just use a few good handfuls of dried italian seasoning), salt, tomato sauce (i also add a can of italian seasoned, diced tomatoes), mushrooms

green beans (i used a combo of green and purple beans) trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces, diced pancetta, (if you don tsp have pancetta , you can use bacon), extra virgin olive oil, onion, diced, whole tomatoes, peeled and diced (you don tsp have to peel them, but i like them better without the peel. if they are especially seedy, go ahead and remove the seeds otherwise, i would just leave them in. also, i peel my tomatoes by holding ad turning them, on a long fork, over an open flame until they pop, peel with a knife, the peel comes right off), dried italian herbs, red pepper flakes, salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

italian thin sliced (use a good quality bread ), tomatoes, lightly seeded and diced, shallot, fine chopped, bibb lettuce, bacon, diced and sauteed, avocado, diced fine, mayonnaise (no miracle whip), red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, white cheddar cheese (i just go to your local grocery store deli and ask for a few slices, that way you do not have to buy)

just ripened baby brie cheese, italian bread (unsliced, 10 to 12 inches in diameter), green onion (chopped , clean and peel them first, then you can use up to two inches of the stem), chopped shallot, white pepper, white wine, season salt (see my recipe for this)

risotto with sausage and cranberry beans, make risotto , you absolutely must use a specific type of rice called arborio rice (carnaroli and vialone nano are also used, some say superior, but are more difficult to find). these types of rice release starch when stirred in a liquid; it is this process which makes risotto, otherwise you just have a starchy mess of mush. these types of rice are identified by their fat round grains and pearly appearance. they can be used to make other sorts of rice dishes, such as pilaf, but other types of rice cannot be used for risotto. arborio is no longer that much of a specialty product; it can be found in most large, well-stocked grocery stores in the italian section. or sometimes, misguidedly, in the asian section., okay , so now we have the rice. you will also need some good, low-salt stock or broth - it should be low-salt not for health reasons, but because a good deal of it will evaporate, leaving its salt behind, and i like to have more control over the salt in a dish. it can be homemade, but i m not going to be a snob about it because, in truth, we go through gallons of store-bought stock in this household and i don tsp see that changing anytime soon. furthermore, risotto is actually a dish which can be whipped up out of thin air when it seems as though you have nothing to eat, as long as you have butter, rice, stock, maybe a few herbs, and some leftover parmesan. i like the kind of stock purchased in tetrapak cartons, because they are resealable and can be put in the fridge and used as needed. if you really want to use homemade but you don tsp have time to make stock or don tsp like the aroma of roasting bones in your house (i don tsp blame you), you can buy really great stock at north market poultry and game - it is expensive, but can be diluted with a 2- or 3-to-1 ratio of water to stock, so it stretches. my general guideline is to plan on 1/4 cup dry rice per person, and about 4 cups of stock to 1 cup of rice. of course, this isn tsp exact and will vary depending on your elevation and the phases of the moon, but it s a good place to start. i usually just use 4 cups of stock and then dilute with water or wine (or sometimes beer, if that s all i have) if i feel i m going to run out., well, we have rice and stock covered, now we just need our setup: place the stock in a saucepan on your rear burner, bring to a simmer, and leave it there with a 6-8 oz ladle in, and place a large, wide saute pan (must be really large, plan that your rice will at least quadruple in size) or dutch oven on the burner in front. get out your favorite wooden spoon and flex your stirring arm., nice thing about using sausage is it s so full of flavor you can leave out the usual onion/garlic/shallot/celery nonsense if you re tired and don tsp feel like chopping. furthermore, sausage goes from the freezer to the pan without suffering too much. okay, let s go, risotto with sausage and cranberry beans - serves 4, links italian sausage , or 1 lb bulk (or hot, or a combination - definitely with some fennel), casings removed, cooked cranberry beans or 1 can white beans, drained, arborio rice, beef , chicken or vegetable stock, butter, freshly, finely grated parmesan cheese , plus more for garnish, an oz) flat-leaf parsley, chopped finely, lemon juice , or juice from 1/2 lemon, salt and black pepper to taste, red pepper flakes to taste, optional, good balsamic vinegar , optional

diced tomatoes (san marzano or any good quality italian tomato, or if you can tsp find any, hunts or a similar brand w), tomato sauce, tomato paste, red wine (cabernet or merlot works great), vegetable broth (or you can use water), onion, fine diced (if you want more onion flavor, just use a large onion), garlic (again , add more or less according to your taste, i use 3 teaspoons), dried basil, dried oregano, fresh parsley (fresh please, it really makes a difference), sugar, red pepper flakes, red wine vinegar (at the end of cooking), olive oil (to saute onion and garlic), salt, pepper, fresh basil, fine chopped, ground meat (beef, turkey, chicken, sausage or any combination, you can also use diced pork sausage as well. if y), vegetables, fine diced (celery, peppers, red or green bell, spicy such as jalapeno, cubenelle, banana, etc. any of your favo), fresh mushrooms , rough chopped (you will use more mushrooms than the other vegetables because they cook down more)

zucchini , grated on a box grater (use only the firm outside, toss the seedy middle), baking soda, baking powder, all-purpose flour , or more as needed, grated cheese (i used quattro fromaggio, a combo of parmesan, asiago, fontina and mild provolone, but you could use just parmesan, or just any of the others, well, except provolone), egg, dried italian herbs, salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste, olive oil, for frying

boneless skinless chicken breasts, fresh italian parsley (if using dried herbs, then use 4 tbsp of mint and 2 of parsley. i ve only used the herbs i ve dried ), fresh mint , packed (i prefer english, orange or ginger mint or any combination), fresh garlic, hot chili peppers, fresh (just a bit, you don tsp want it to overtake the other flavors) or 1/2 tsp dried chili pepper flakes, olive oil, white wine , you can add more to make a thinner marinade if required (or for non-alcoholic, substitute 1/2 cup apple juice with 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar), lemon juice

salmon (you want 4 nice fillets that will fit the size of the rolls you are using), soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, minced, fresh ginger, minced (2 tsp ground ginger), pepper, cucumbers, peeled , cut in half lengthwise and then thin sliced (i prefer seedless, if you use a regular cucumber, i lightly de-seed), onion, thin sliced (i cut my onion in quarters and then thin slice), rice wine vinegar (white wine vinegar would be a descent substitute), sugar, to taste (see note below ), wasabi powder (i use wasabi paste so there would be no need for the water, but the powder works just as well), water, mayonnaise, ciabatta rolls (2-4 small baguettes is also a nice alternative, a hearty italian or rustic roll is also a great subs), arugula, tomato , slices (optional)

meatless spaghetti sauce, diced tomatoes, drained, burgundy wine, brown sugar, garlic cloves, minced, italian turkey sausage links, casings removed (i just use 2lbs pre ground italian turkey instead, so i dont have to bother removing casings from li), raisins, sliced fresh mushrooms, onion, chopped, eggs, lightly beaten, cartons ricotta cheese, frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry, grated parmesan cheese, frozen cheese ravioli, thawed, shredded parmesan cheese, provolone cheese, cut in half, shredded monterey jack cheese, tomatoes , slice

reduced-calorie margarine (i just use olive oil spray), sliced celery, garlic clove, minced, sliced zucchini (i use peppers or what ever i have), canned crushed tomatoes (again i use low sodiam tomato sauce or what i have in the house), low fat mozzarella, italian spices

steak, cut into serving portions and pounded flat (just use a meat mallet, hammer, rolling pine ... anything heavy), flour , to dredge meat in before sauteing, kosher salt, ground black pepper, onion (large, cut in half and thin sliced ), green pepper (cut in half and thin sliced in rings), mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini are fine), carrots, thin sliced in rounds, celery rib, diced fine, italian tomatoes , garlic or 1 (15 oz) can onions or 1 (15 oz) can basil or 1 (15 oz) can garlic, tomato paste, cream of mushroom soup, beef broth , low salt, worcestershire sauce, fresh parsley, chopped, dried oregano, kosher salt, ground black pepper, olive oil to saute the meat and vegetables, baking potatoes (peeled and quartered ), sour cream, prepared horseradish sauce (use according to taste), heavy cream (use can half and half or just milk too), kosher salt, ground black pepper