Category Archives: MY ITALIAN

ROASTED PEPPER AND TOMATO GRINDER aka SHARON’S ‘MEATBALL’ SUB

ROASTED PEPPER AND TOMATO GRINDER aka SHARON’S “MEATBALL” SUB! Has the taste, feel and look of a meatball grinder. It also eats like one! This recipe is an adjunct to SWEET RED ROASTED PEPPER SPREAD that can be found in the starter/appetizer section. We’ll be using it on these grinders. When you find the timeContinue reading “ROASTED PEPPER AND TOMATO GRINDER aka SHARON’S ‘MEATBALL’ SUB”

SWEET RED ROASTED PEPPER SPREAD

SWEET RED ROASTED PEPPER SPREAD Sweet red roasted peppers, almond crumbles, avocado, black olive and capers. Flavored with coriander, fresh lemon and garlic. A surprise ingredient: grape jelly! Salty, hot and sweet! Serve topped with additional chopped roasted pepper and capers with pan-fried flour tortilla wedges as dippers, or use as a sandwich spread onContinue reading “SWEET RED ROASTED PEPPER SPREAD”

STEAMY SUN-DRIED TOMATO GRINDERS

STEAMY SUN-DRIED TOMATO GRINDERS Fried onions, peppers and mushrooms with sun-dried tomatoes and sweet red roasted peppers, simmered in a fennel, basil, cilantro tomato sauce. Served in hard-crusted or soft grinder (sub) rolls! Makes 4-1/2 cups sauce for 9 grinders

SUN-DRIED TOMATO PINE NUT SPREAD

SUN-DRIED TOMATO PINE NUT SPREAD Soy cream cheese combined with pine nuts, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic and cilantro. Spread onto toasted rye bread squares and topped with fresh cilantro! Makes 1-1/2 cups spread

PRIMAVERA IN MUSTARD CREAM SAUCE

PRIMAVERA IN MUSTARD CREAM SAUCE Fresh sweet red peppers and onion sautéed in olive oil and garlic with Kalamata olive. Combine with steamed asparagus and broccoli, then tossed with a light creamy mustard basil sauce. Tossed with fettucini! Serves 6

CREAMED SPINACH AND MUSHROOM NOODLES

CREAMED SPINACH AND MUSHROOM NOODLES Sautéed mushrooms combined with Kalamata olives and spinach, and cooked in a creamy white wine garlic sauce. Tossed with spinach noodles and served with fresh tomato slices drizzled with white wine vinegar! Makes 10 servings

SOY PEPPERONI AND RADICCHIO SALAD

 SOY PEPPERONI AND RADICCHIO SALAD This is a great tasting hearty salad. The bitter taste of the radicchio and escarole support the strong flavors of the other ingredients, and the sweet herb dressing brings them all together for a sensational flavor achievement! Serves 6

PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM AND WILTED SPINACH SALAD

PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM AND WILTED SPINACH SALAD  A traditional salad with a new spin! Fresh spinach, red roasted peppers, avocado and scallion tossed with a warm sweet-sour Balsamic vinaigrette with soy bacon bits and topped with sautéed Portobello mushroom slices! Makes 4 main dish salads