DAY Recipe

“Dinner at J. Alexander’s in nearby Troy is a treat my family enjoys regularly, and there’s one thing we always order: the chicken soup. says Katie Randlett of Wixom, Michigan.”Although it sounds ordinary, this version definitely isn’t — it has a rich, creamy texture, and it’s full of goodies like pasta, sugar snap peas and [...]

Makes 6 servings.

INGREDIENTS
2tablespoons olive oil
1large onion, thinly sliced
4garlic cloves, minced
1tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
1/4teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
3 1/2cups 1/2-inch pieces seeded peeled butternut squash (from aboutone 2-pound squash)
110-ounce package frozen baby lima beans, thawed
2cups (or [...]

INGREDIENTS

3/4-1 lb pasta (linguini or spaghetti)
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves , minced
1 cup half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup parmesan cheese , grated
1/4-1/2 cup basil leaves , coarsly sliced
parmesan cheese (to garnish)
3 tablespoons pine nuts , toasted

DIRECTIONS

Boil pasta ’til almost done; remove pan from heat.
In another pan, that the pasta will fit into later, melt the butter and olive oil. Saute minced garlic til fragant but not brown, about 5 minutes.
Pour the cream into [...]

INGREDIENTS

9 ounces dry pasta , twists
4 eggs , hard-boiled, peeled, chopped
2 sticks celery , finely chopped
1 small red pepper, finely chopped
4 green onions , chopped
1/3 cup flat leaf parsley , chopped
2/3 cup mayonnaise
3 teaspoons coarse grain mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water, following packet directions, until tender. Drain. Allow to cool.
Combine pasta, eggs, celery, pepper, onions and parsley in a large bowl.
Whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, and salt [...]

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup chopped onions
1 garlic clove , finely minced
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons instant beef bouillon
2 cups broccoli florets
2 cups zucchini
8 ounces fresh mushrooms , sliced
1 medium red bell pepper , cut into thin strips
1 lb fettuccine pasta

DIRECTIONS

Cook fetuccini according to package directions and drain keep warm.
In large skillet, cook onion, garlic, Italian seasoning in oil till tender.
Add water, bouillon and vegetables.
Cover and simmer 5 to 7 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
Toss with hot fetuccini.
Serve [...]