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Penne with Shrimp and Feta
This is restaurant quality pasta created in your kitchen. Your guests will be impressed.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4
Directions
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until golden, 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic, oregano and pepper flakes and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender, 5-6 minutes. Add the wine and simmer until it has almost evaporated, about 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and their juice. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer, and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the Penne and cook until al-dente. Drain well.
- Turn top oven element to broil.
- Add the shrimp to the sauce in the skillet. Raise the head to medium high and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are cooked through, 3-4 minutes. Pour the pasta into the sauce. Divide the pasta among 4 bowls. Sprinkle with the Feta. Place bowls one at a time under broiler to melt Feta.
Spicy Shrimp and Chorizo Kebabs
Grilling anything on a stick adds to the overall attraction, and it cooks so quickly too.
Preparation Time: 40 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Serves: 6
Directions
- Soak 12-10 bamboo skewers in cold water and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- On a cutting board, using the flat side of a chef's knife, mash the garlic and salt into a coarse paste. Add the caraway seeds and finely chop them. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in the chilli power and olive oil. Add the shrimp and toss to coat.
- Meanwhile, bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add the Chorizo and cook over high heat for 5 minutes. Drain and pat dry. Let cool slightly.
- Tuck a Chorizo slice in the crook of a shrimp and thread onto a skewer; the shrimp should be attached at both ends. Push it to the end of the skewer and repeat with 2 more shrimp and Chorizo slices. Using more skewers, repeat with the remaining shrimp and Chorizo.
- Grill kebabs over a hot grill, turning once or twice, until charred and the shrimp are cooked through, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
Baked Onion with Thyme
Slow cooking onions brings out their natural sweetness.
These onions look as good as they taste with their deep brown colour and their delicious soft texture.
Serves: 6
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
- Cut a slice from both ends of each onion and the cut in half crosswise. Discard outer layer from onions leaving about a 2.5" (6 cm) diameter.
- Arrange onions, trimmed ends down, on a well-oiled 13" x 9" (33cm x 23cm) baking sheet. Drizzle with 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil.
- Remove leaves from 2 of the thyme sprigs and sprinkle over onions. Season with salt and pepper. Scatter remaining thyme sprigs over onions.
- Pour wine over onions.
- Bake, uncovered, for 40 minutes, basting twice with pan juices.
- Add water to pan and continue baking until onions are browned and tender - approx 50 minutes longer.
* Serve hot or at room temperature.
Caesar Salad with Warm Goat Cheese Rounds
A very easy yet elegant salad that you will be proud to serve. Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4
Directions
- Cut or tear freshly washed and dried romaine into bite size pieces. Place in large salad bowl.
- Divide chilled goat cheese into four portions and form into patties. Place milk into a small bowl and bread crumbs onto a small plate. Dip patties into milk, then coat with bread crumbs.
- Spray a non-stick frying pan with cooking spray. Cook breaded patties over medium high heat for 1½ minutes until golden brown. Do not overcook. Set aside.
- Add contents of Salad Kit to romaine. Mix thoroughly. Arrange equal portions of salad on four dinner place and top each with a goat cheese round.
ET TU Caesar Vinaigrette with Parmesan Cheese Baskets
An elegant but easy way to serve your Caesar Salad. Serves: 6
Directions
- Preheat oven to 175ºC / 350º F. Place oven rack in the middle. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Make 1/3-cup size mounds of grated cheese, 4 inches apart on the baking sheet. Gently spread cheese into very thin circles. Note: if you make them too thick, they will not become crispy.
- Bake approximately 5 minutes until cheese is melted and turns into a crunchy light golden crust. Do not overcook, as they will become bitter. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 1 minute. Carefully remove crisps with a thin metal spatula and place on paper towels to drain. While still warm, place rounds into 6-inch ramekins or over an inverted water glass. Remove when completely cool. Prepare ET TU Caesar Salad as directed on package. Divide ½ the prepared salad among six salad plates. Place one Parmesan Cheese Basket on top of each salad. Fill each basket with remaining salad. Garnish with anchovy fillet if desired.
Turkey Parmesan Meatballs
These tender meatballs freeze really well so you'll always have some on hand for a quick dinner or an appetizer when friends drop by. You can also form this into a meatloaf for a quick and tasty dinner. Serves: approx. 60 Meatballs or 1 Meatloaf
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375F (190C).
- Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with foil and lightly coat with non-stick cooking spray.
- Tear bread into bite-size pieces. Place in medium-sized bowl. Pour in milk. Press milk into bread and let side 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs then stir in cheese and spices.
- Crumble turkey into egg mixture and add bread/milk mixture. Combine but don't over mix.
- Roll meat mixture into 2" (5 cm) balls. Place on cookie sheets and bake until lightly browned and firm to the touch - approx. 30-40 min.
Penne with Shrimp and Feta
This is restaurant quality pasta created in your kitchen. Your guests will be impressed.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4
Directions
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until golden, 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic, oregano and pepper flakes and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender, 5-6 minutes. Add the wine and simmer until it has almost evaporated, about 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and their juice. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer, and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the Penne and cook until al-dente. Drain well.
- Turn top oven element to broil.
- Add the shrimp to the sauce in the skillet. Raise the head to medium high and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are cooked through, 3-4 minutes. Pour the pasta into the sauce. Divide the pasta among 4 bowls. Sprinkle with the Feta. Place bowls one at a time under broiler to melt Feta.
Penne with Shrimp and Feta
This is restaurant quality pasta created in your kitchen. Your guests will be impressed.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4
Directions
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until golden, 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic, oregano and pepper flakes and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender, 5-6 minutes. Add the wine and simmer until it has almost evaporated, about 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and their juice. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer, and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the Penne and cook until al-dente. Drain well.
- Turn top oven element to broil.
- Add the shrimp to the sauce in the skillet. Raise the head to medium high and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are cooked through, 3-4 minutes. Pour the pasta into the sauce. Divide the pasta among 4 bowls. Sprinkle with the Feta. Place bowls one at a time under broiler to melt Feta.
Spicy Shrimp and Chorizo Kebabs
Grilling anything on a stick adds to the overall attraction, and it cooks so quickly too.
Preparation Time: 40 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Serves: 6
Directions
- Soak 12-10 bamboo skewers in cold water and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- On a cutting board, using the flat side of a chef's knife, mash the garlic and salt into a coarse paste. Add the caraway seeds and finely chop them. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in the chilli power and olive oil. Add the shrimp and toss to coat.
- Meanwhile, bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add the Chorizo and cook over high heat for 5 minutes. Drain and pat dry. Let cool slightly.
- Tuck a Chorizo slice in the crook of a shrimp and thread onto a skewer; the shrimp should be attached at both ends. Push it to the end of the skewer and repeat with 2 more shrimp and Chorizo slices. Using more skewers, repeat with the remaining shrimp and Chorizo.
- Grill kebabs over a hot grill, turning once or twice, until charred and the shrimp are cooked through, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
Baked Onion with Thyme
Slow cooking onions brings out their natural sweetness.
These onions look as good as they taste with their deep brown colour and their delicious soft texture.
Serves: 6
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
- Cut a slice from both ends of each onion and the cut in half crosswise. Discard outer layer from onions leaving about a 2.5" (6 cm) diameter.
- Arrange onions, trimmed ends down, on a well-oiled 13" x 9" (33cm x 23cm) baking sheet. Drizzle with 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil.
- Remove leaves from 2 of the thyme sprigs and sprinkle over onions. Season with salt and pepper. Scatter remaining thyme sprigs over onions.
- Pour wine over onions.
- Bake, uncovered, for 40 minutes, basting twice with pan juices.
- Add water to pan and continue baking until onions are browned and tender - approx 50 minutes longer.
* Serve hot or at room temperature.
Caesar Salad with Warm Goat Cheese Rounds
A very easy yet elegant salad that you will be proud to serve. Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4
Directions
- Cut or tear freshly washed and dried romaine into bite size pieces. Place in large salad bowl.
- Divide chilled goat cheese into four portions and form into patties. Place milk into a small bowl and bread crumbs onto a small plate. Dip patties into milk, then coat with bread crumbs.
- Spray a non-stick frying pan with cooking spray. Cook breaded patties over medium high heat for 1½ minutes until golden brown. Do not overcook. Set aside.
- Add contents of Salad Kit to romaine. Mix thoroughly. Arrange equal portions of salad on four dinner place and top each with a goat cheese round.
ET TU Caesar Vinaigrette with Parmesan Cheese Baskets
An elegant but easy way to serve your Caesar Salad. Serves: 6
Directions
- Preheat oven to 175ºC / 350º F. Place oven rack in the middle. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Make 1/3-cup size mounds of grated cheese, 4 inches apart on the baking sheet. Gently spread cheese into very thin circles. Note: if you make them too thick, they will not become crispy.
- Bake approximately 5 minutes until cheese is melted and turns into a crunchy light golden crust. Do not overcook, as they will become bitter. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 1 minute. Carefully remove crisps with a thin metal spatula and place on paper towels to drain. While still warm, place rounds into 6-inch ramekins or over an inverted water glass. Remove when completely cool. Prepare ET TU Caesar Salad as directed on package. Divide ½ the prepared salad among six salad plates. Place one Parmesan Cheese Basket on top of each salad. Fill each basket with remaining salad. Garnish with anchovy fillet if desired.
Turkey Parmesan Meatballs
These tender meatballs freeze really well so you'll always have some on hand for a quick dinner or an appetizer when friends drop by. You can also form this into a meatloaf for a quick and tasty dinner. Serves: approx. 60 Meatballs or 1 Meatloaf
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375F (190C).
- Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with foil and lightly coat with non-stick cooking spray.
- Tear bread into bite-size pieces. Place in medium-sized bowl. Pour in milk. Press milk into bread and let side 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs then stir in cheese and spices.
- Crumble turkey into egg mixture and add bread/milk mixture. Combine but don't over mix.
- Roll meat mixture into 2" (5 cm) balls. Place on cookie sheets and bake until lightly browned and firm to the touch - approx. 30-40 min.
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