Polenta with Spinach and Parmesan

2 cups water 2 cups lower-sodium vegetable broth 1/2 tsp. salt 1 cup polenta or cornmeal 1 T. olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 4 cups packed chopped baby spinach 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided 2 T. unsalted butter 1/2 tsp pepper Combine water, broth and salt in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil [...]

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Spinach Artichoke Dip

1 package (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 T. butter 4 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/4 c. heavy whipping cream 1 can water packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped 1 cup (4 oz) shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1/2 c. shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 1/2 c. shredded Swiss  cheese 1/4 tsp. [...]

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Nonna Elvira’s Lasagne Verde

Ragu 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter 2 carrots peeled, finely chopped 2 celery stalks, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped 1/2 pound lean ground beef 1/2 pound lean ground veal 1/2 pound chicken livers, finely chopped 2 cups water 1/4 c. tomato paste 1 cup dry red wine Bechemel 5 T. butter 5 T. all [...]

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Buffalo Meatloaf with Spinach and Roasted Baby Potatoes

1 pound Yukon gold or Dutch yellow potatoes 5 T. olive oil, divided 1 1/2 c. chopped crimini (baby bella) mushrooms 1 cup chopped red onion 1 T. chopped fresh sage 1 T. chopped fresh thyme 1 pound ground buffalo meat 1 large egg 3/4 c. tomato sauce, divided 1/2 c. panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) 1/2 [...]

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Asian Spinach

2 T. soy 1 T. miso 1 tsp. rice vinegar Spinach ( i usally use two 16 oz. pkgs, because I heart spinach…and it is too salty for just one package.  I believe the actual real recipe calls for one pound of spinach) 2 T. sliced almonds 1 T. sesame oil 1/2 tsp. ginger Combine [...]

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