BAKED STUFFED EGGPLANT:
2 large eggplants
16 oz. mushrooms, sliced
1 Tablespoon oil
1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon oregano
12 oz. mozzarella cheese, shredded
Wash and cut off stem of eggplants; cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out leaving 1/2-inch shells; cube centers. Arrange eggplant shells in baking dish.
In large skillet, saute eggplant cubes and mushrooms in oil for 6-8 minutes or until tender; and set aside.
In same skillet, brown ground beef and onion; drain off excess fat. Add eggplant mixture, tomato sauce, garlic powder, salt, pepper and oregano. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Spread eggplant-meat mixture into the eggplant shells and top with mozzarella cheese.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, or until heated thoroughly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
TOMATO MOZZARELLA CASSEROLE:
1 1/4 cups packaged Onion and Garlic Croutons
3 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
6 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
1 Tablespoon dried oregano
1 Tablespoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
3 to 4 Tablespoons bottled Italian OR Vinaigrette Dressing
Scatter croutons over bottom of a 10" glass pie dish. Overlap with tomatoes in a circular pattern to cover croutons. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over tomatoes. In a small bowl mix together oregano, basil, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Sprinkle herbs and seasoning mixture over cheese. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH for 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Remove and spoon dressing over top. Poke holes to let dressing drain to croutons. Let stand for 5 minutes for flavors to develop. Serve.
2006-10-05 07:54:33
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answered by Swirly 7
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If you go to www.foodnetwork.com you will find TONS of Italian and Asian recipes. You can search for certain recipes, or you can search by TV show. (Using the TV search will turn up more recipes for the particular theme)
2006-10-05 07:53:28
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answered by ~Untold Wisdom~ 4
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If you go to www.allrecipes.com ..it is a GREAT recipe sharing site and is free. You just type in what you would like to make and it gives lots of ideas plus all recipes are user rated so you can try read reviews from other users.
Here is one for now....****rated 5 stars by users
Bolognese Stuffed Bell Peppers
Submitted by: KASM75
Photo by: cookin'mama "This Bolognese filling is spicy, meaty, and creamy. If you're in a hurry you can serve it over pasta instead of filling the peppers, just omit the rice. (If stuffing, orzo makes a great alternative to rice.)"
Original recipe yield: 6 servings.
Prep Time:30 MinutesCook Time:1 Hour 20 MinutesReady In:1 Hour 50 MinutesServings:6 (change)
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INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup uncooked white rice
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/8 cup minced carrots
1/8 cup celery
6 bell peppers (any color) stems and seeds removed, cut in half lengthwise
1/2 pound ground beef
1/4 pound pancetta or lightly smoked bacon, diced
1 1/2 cups prepared marinara sauce
1/4 cup red wine
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
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DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until tender and fluffy; set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook and stir carrots and celery until tender. Add ground beef and pancetta, and cook until browned and crumbled; drain off any excess liquid, and return to heat. Add marinara sauce, wine, and red pepper flakes, and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in cream, half of the Parmesan cheese, and rice. Simmer 5 minutes more, or until most liquid has absorbed.
Place peppers in a shallow baking dish, and fill with beef mixture. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and top with remaining Parmesan cheese.
Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Serve hot.
2006-10-05 08:03:16
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answered by jessified 5
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Here is a great site for Italian recipes
http://italian.betterrecipes.com/
And here is a good asian one
http://www.asianonlinerecipes.com/
2006-10-05 08:08:43
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answered by scrappykins 7
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http://www.olivegarden.com/recipes/recipe_search/
2006-10-05 08:06:22
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answered by littlebettycrocker 4
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