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Italian Wedding Soup

12/05/2011 · by Reeni · 30 Comments

Meatballs marry leafy greens, pasta and carrots to live happily ever after in this Italian Wedding Soup. While this is a popular soup for weddings the name refers to the vegetables and meats marrying well together. Minestrata Maritata. Married soup.

This Italian American version is lighter than the traditional Neapolitan version that uses an abundance of meat including prosciutto on the bone, sausage, beef and chicken with escarole and cheese like mozzarella and parmesan. The meat is slowly simmered for hours then shredded and added back into the soup, making for a hearty main dish. [Read more...]

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Stuffed Squash with Brie, Cranberries and Greens

12/03/2011 · by Reeni · 27 Comments

Fresh cranberries, brie and greens come together to make a festive and flavorful filling for kabocha or acorn squash.

The cranberries add a tangy pop of sweetness to the gooey brie, tender greens and mild-mannered squash.

The best bite is when you dig deep and not only get the creamy greens but some of the dense squash on your fork too! The difference in textures is just as important as the flavors in making this surprisingly delicious. [Read more...]

Filed Under: cheese, Christmas recipes, Cranberries, Cranberry recipes, Holiday recipes, Kale, Kale recipes, Side dish recipes, Side Dish Saturdays, Side Dishes, Squash, Squash recipes, Thanksgiving recipes, Vegetable recipes, Vegetarian, Vegetarian recipes · Tagged: Brie, Cranberries, greens, Kabocha, kale, Side Dishes, spinach, Squash, swiss chard, vegetarian

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Bacon, Parmesan and Swiss Chard Gratin

11/05/2011 · by Reeni · 32 Comments

Eating your greens has never been so sinful! This delectable casserole starts with a base of greens, crumbled bacon and parmesan cheese. All of that deliciousness is smothered with a rich, creamy sauce, topped with buttery bread crumbs and baked to a hot, bubbly mess! [Read more...]