The whole point of crock pot cooking is "fix it and forget it", and I wanted to apply that method of simplicity to a Thanksgiving-worthy turkey dinner. The preparation takes only 10 minutes and the intoxicating aroma makes the 4 hour wait WORTH it!
This shrimp dish is creamy, crunchy & spicy but the best part is that this recipe can easily be adapted for the health conscious! Grab a fork and a glass of wine...you're eating like a grown up tonight!
When all four of my little ones gobble up a meal as quickly as this one, it automatically is added to my weeknight rotation. Bright and tangy goat cheese, creamy mascarpone and smokey red peppers are a perfect balance! The whole meal is on the table in less than 30 minutes and it makes enough leftovers lunch the next day.
It's a few days after Thanksgiving and we are stuffed from overindulging during holiday festivities. There are still leftovers in the refrigerator but the dry turkey sandwiches just aren't cutting it anymore. Any of this sounding familiar? I found the best way to use up any leftover roasted turkey or rotisserie chicken is by using it in a soup!
As soon as the weather starts to get chilly, I immediately start thinking of soups and stews to fill our weekday menu. This is a classic Italian soup, easy to make with most ingredients you have on hand, including fresh thyme and pancetta.
Honest to goodness, this soup tastes just like the "Zuppa Toscana" from Olive Garden. It's not heavy or thick like a cream soup normally is since it's mostly broth based. The cream is added just before serving, giving it a silken texture. Big chunks of crumbled Italian sausage and diced white potatoes make this meal hearty enough to stand on its own but the kale adds a slightly crunchy texture.
Chicken Saltimboca may look (and even sound) impressive but it's really quite easy to prepare. Plus, it's a great way to use some of the overflowing sage in your summer garden!