Recipe of the Day: Whole Wheat Fettuccini with Fresh Corn, Tomatoes, Spring Onion, Red Pepper and Feta

Whole Wheat Fettuccini with Fresh Corn, Tomatoes, Spring Onion, Red Pepper and Feta Recipe

Ingredients
8 ounces uncooked whole wheat fettuccine
2 medium ears sweet corn, husks removed
2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
4 green onions, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Directions
In a Dutch oven, cook fettuccine according to package directions, adding corn during the last 8 minutes of cooking.

Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add red pepper and green onions; cook and stir until tender.

Drain pasta and corn; transfer pasta to a large bowl. Cool corn slightly; cut corn from cob and add to pasta. Add tomatoes, salt, pepper, remaining oil and the pepper mixture; toss to combine. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley. Yield: 4 servings.

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Recipe of the Day: Glazed Carrots

Glazed Carrots

Ingredients
1 1/2 lb ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel

Directions

1 In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 inch water to boiling. Add carrots. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 6 to 9 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and set aside.

2 In 12-inch skillet, cook remaining ingredients over medium heat, stirring constantly, until bubbly.

3 Stir in carrots. Reduce heat to low. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until carrots are glazed and hot.

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Recipe of the Day: Sour Cream Cucumbers

Sour Cream Cucumbers

Ingredients
1/2 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
Pepper to taste
4 medium cucumbers, peeled if desired and thinly sliced
1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings

Directions
In a large bowl, whisk sour cream, vinegar, sugar and pepper until blended. Add cucumbers and onion; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon. Yield: 8 servings.

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Recipe of the Day: Vegetable Noodle Casserole

Vegetable Noodle Casserole

Ingredients
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of broccoli soup, undiluted
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 package (16 ounces) wide egg noodles, cooked and drained
1 package (16 ounces) frozen California-blend vegetables, thawed
2 cup frozen corn, thawed

Directions
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine soups, milk, 3/4 cup cheese, garlic, parsley, pepper and salt. Stir in noodles, vegetable blend and corn.

Pour into a greased 13×9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and bake 45-50 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 12-14 servings.

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Recipe of the Day: Orange-Glazed Carrots and Sugar Snap Peas *Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!!!*

Orange-Glazed Carrots and Sugar Snap Peas

Ingredients

2 cups ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots
1 cup Green Giant™ SELECT® frozen sugar snap peas
3 tablespoons orange marmalade
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Dash pepper

Directions

1 In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 cup water to boiling. Add carrots; return to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 8 to 10 minutes, adding sugar snap peas during last 5 minutes of cooking, until carrots are tender. Drain; return to saucepan.

2 Stir in marmalade, seasoned salt, ginger and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until marmalade is melted and vegetables are glazed.

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Recipe of the Day: Baked Asparagus with Parmesan Recipe

Baked Asparagus with Parmesan Recipe

Ingredients
1 pound asparagus
2 Tbsp olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
1/2 cup loosely packed (about 1.5 ounces or 40g) grated parmesan cheese, or to taste

Directions

1 Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Break or cut off the woody ends of the asparagus spears. For an added touch, if you want you can use a vegetable peeler to peel the skins off the base of the asparagus spears for a more elegant presentation.

2 Arrange the asparagus spears on a foil-lined baking sheet and coat with the olive oil. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and the parmesan. Bake until the cheese begins to brown, about 8-10 minutes.

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Recipe of the Day: Rosemary Roasted Potatoes and Asparagus

Rosemary Roasted Potatoes and Asparagus

Ingredients
1/2 pound fingerling potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary or 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Directions
In a small bowl, combine the potatoes, 2 tablespoons oil, rosemary and garlic; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Roast at 400° for 20 minutes, stirring once.

Drizzle asparagus with remaining oil; add to the pan. Roast 15-20 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Yield: 4 servings.

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