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Scallops And Walnut Pesto Over Cappellini

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Source: Family CirclePrep: 12 minutesCook: 10 minutes
IngredientsWalnut Pesto:1 cup shelled walnuts3/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, rinsed and patted dry1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese3 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon bottled chopped garlic1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cappellini and Scallops:1 pound cappellini2 teaspoons unsalted butter1-1/2 pounds sea scallops, halved horizontally1 […]

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Grandma’s Secret Salad

Posted by Cate under Kid-Approved, Salads

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Compliments of Lynne Conway, Renton, WA
Sweetnicks’ Note: All below notes are Lynne’s.
1 head of romaine lettuce, cleaned and torn into bits
3-4 teaspoon A-1 sauce
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 avocado, cut into small pieces
1 large tomato, cut into pieces
red wine vinegar
good olive oil
salt and pepper
2-3 cloves of garlic
two clean […]

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Pasta with Smoked Mozzarella and Broccoli Rabe

Posted by Cate under Kid-Approved, Pasta

Recipe courtesy of Cooking Light
Broccoli rabe resembles tiny clusters of broccoli florets amid bunches of leaves. You can substitute kale or spinach in this recipe and get equally delicious results.
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups chopped broccoli rabe
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups hot cooked orecchiette (about 8 […]

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Mamma’s Broccolini and Ricotta Pasta

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Recipe courtesy of Rachael Ray.
Feeds 4-6
2 bundles (3 cups) chopped broccolini florets or 2 heads of broccoli rabe tops, chopped
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, diced
4 garlic gloves, minced
1 pound rigatoni, cooked until al dente, 1 cup of boiling water reserved
2 cups (1 pound) part-skim ricotta cheese
6-8 sprigs fresh thyme, […]

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Tomato and Mozzarella Quesadillas with Basil

Posted by Cate under Appetizers, Kid-Approved, Snacks

Yield: Makes 4 servings
Real Simple, SEPTEMBER 2005
8 8-inch flour tortillas
12 ounces grated or sliced mozzarella
2 tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1/2 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 bunch fresh basil, leaves picked
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Heat grill to medium. Arrange 4 of the tortillas on a cutting […]

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