DAY Recipe

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 stalks celery , cut into bite-size pieces
2 carrots , peeled, cut into bite-size pieces
1 small onion , chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 (14 1/2ounce)cans chopped Italian-style tomatoes
2 (14ounce)cans low sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
3 (1/2lb) chicken breasts , with ribs and skin (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
1 (15ounce)can organic kidney beans or cannellini beans , drained (rinsed if not organic)
parmesan cheese
crusty French bread

DIRECTIONS

Heat the oil in a heavy 5 1/2-quart saucepan over medium [...]

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
2 large eggs , lightly beaten
2 tablespoons milk
3/4 cup grated romano cheese
1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 lb ground beef
all-purpose flour , for dredging
1 lb ziti pasta
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
5 cups tomato sauce
3 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
6 tablespoons unsalted butter , cut into 1/4-inch pieces

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, eggs, milk, 1/2 cup of the Romano and the parsley, and mix well. Season [...]