DAY Recipe

INGREDIENTS

8 ounces penne
3 small carrots , peeled and sliced into coins
2 cups broccoli florets
1 medium zucchini , sliced
1 cup frozen peas
1 lb chicken breasts , cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup parmesan cheese , shredded
1 pinch nutmeg

DIRECTIONS

Directions.

1. Cook penne in boiling salted water for 12 minutes. Add carrots, broccoli and zucchini for last 4 minutes of cooking time. Add peas during the last minute. Drain; transfer to a large serving bowl.
2. Meanwhile, sprinkle [...]

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
2 large eggs , separated
1 tablespoon lemon peel (grated)
1/3 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
salad oil

DIRECTIONS

In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. In a medium bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg yolks, and lemon peel to blend.
Stir buttermilk mixture into flour mixture just until evenly moistened. Gently stir in ricotta cheese.

In a bowl, with a mixer on high speed, [...]

INGREDIENTS

1/3 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
2/3 cup espresso, strong brewed
1/4 cup brandy (optional)
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 lb mascarpone cheese , softened to room temperature
1/2 lb ladyfingers
cocoa powder

DIRECTIONS

For the SYRUP, combine water and sugar in a small saucepan.

Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve sugar.

Remove from heat, cool.

Add coffee and optional brandy.
For the FILLING, whip cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.

Fold cream into softened mascarpone.
ASSEMBLE a [...]

INGREDIENTS

1/3 cup orange juice
1/4 cup low-sodium teriyaki sauce
2 teaspoons ketchup
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium sweet red pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1/2 lb snow peas , trimmed
1 lb chicken tenders, cut into 2-inch pieces
3 cups cooked white rice

DIRECTIONS

Whisk juice, teriyaki sauce, 2 tablespoons water, ketchup and cornstarch in a small bowl; set aside.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add peppers and snow peas and cook for 4 minutes, stirring [...]

INGREDIENTS

1/2 lb vermicelli
6 cups low sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons peanut butter , creamy
3 tablespoons brown sugar , firmly packed
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon hot chili oilor
1/2 teaspoon dried hot red chilies
2 tablespoons oriental sesame oil

DIRECTIONS

In a 4 to 5 quart pan bring 3 quarts water to boiling on high heat.Add vermicelli and cook, uncovered until tender to bite.
Drain and cover pasta with cold water.When cool, drain pasta and divide [...]