Healthy Meatballs
I love meatballs, and in my quest to make them healthy, I have started making them with ground chicken or turkey. But the lack of fat in the meat means, that they need an additional punch of flavor.
Chicken Meatballs in Peppa Sauce
Ingredients 1 lb ground chicken 1 egg beaten 2-3 tablespoons O&V Bruschetta Dry Mix (Original, Formaggio, Picante, Olive)* 2 tablespoons water 4 tablespoons breadcrumbs or gluten-free breadcrumbs 3 tablespoons O&V Garlic
Chilled Spanish Smoky Tomato Soup (Vegan options included)
A Spanish chilled soup that is gazpacho’s lesser known, but thicker, creamier cousin! A fabulous no-cook option for a week night.
Smoky Salmorejo — Chilled Spanish Tomato Soup
Ingredients 2 ½ lbs vine ripened tomatoes, cored and chopped 4 one-inch thick slices of ciabatta (or other rustic white bread) 2-3 garlic cloves, chopped 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
One of my favorite appetizers — Bruschetta
Grilled bread slathered with creamy, lemony ricotta and piled with sweet, garlicky, and juicy oven roasted tomatoes. A little drizzle of aged balsamic vinegar and I am in heaven!!
Roasted Cherry Tomato Bruschetta
Ingredients 1 lb cherry or grape tomatoes 6-7 cloves of garlic, peeled and smashed Generous sprinkle of salt Fresh cracked pepper 4-6 sprigs of oregano (divided) 6-7 tablespoons O&V Garlic EVOO 1
Being Brave with Pizza Flavors
This recipe brings together the American concept of pizza with my love for Indian naan bread and mango chutney.
Sweet & Spicy Naan Flatbread
Ingredients 2 cups rotisserie chicken or cooked turkey or chicken, shredded ½ cup plain yogurt, divided 1 teaspoon curry powder, divided 8 tablespoons O&V Mango Chutney, divided 4 naan flatbreads 2
Savory Shortbread
Ingredients ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter at room temperature 4 ounces grated Parmesan cheese (1 cup) 2 oz freshly shredded Gouda (1/2 cup) 1 teaspoon minced fresh Thyme
Creamy Asparagus Soup
Ingredients 4-5 teaspoons Single Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 medium white onion, thinly sliced 2-3 garlic cloves, halved 1 ½ lbs asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces (reserve some