Healthy and DELICIOUS Holiday

All this week, recipes to keep you lean and satisfied this Holiday Season. From side dishes to entrees, drinks, desserts and appetizers.....we have you covered with delicious and nutritious! SO savor the season, your family and friends, and enjoy these EASY recipes when you're entertaining a crowd!

 

 

Fettucine with proscuitto, artichokes and peas

 

1 pound of fettuccine

8 slices of prosciutto, chopped

3 shallots, chopped

2 cloves of garlic, chopped

2 large jar of artichoke hearts in water.

2 Tbls of extra-virgin olive oil

3 Tbls of butter

1 cup of chicken broth

1 tsp of fresh ground pepper

1/4 cup of parmesan cheese

1/4 cup of lemon juice
1/2 cup of frozen peas
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In a large pan sauté the prosciutto, shallots and garlic in the olive oil and butter for 4 minutes.

Add the chicken broth and canned artichokes that you have drained, and 1/2 cup of peas and bring to a boil, reduce and simmer for 5 more minutes.

In 6 quarts of boiling salted water cook the fettuccine until al dente.

Drain the pasta and toss into the artichoke and prosciutto mixture.
Serve with Parmesan cheese. Serves 4 people.

 

Garlicky White Bean Spread

 (Serve with a delicious toasted baquette)
 

 1 or 2 peeled garlic cloves

2 cans (15 oz. each) white beans, drained and rinsed

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lemon zest 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon very finely chopped fresh oregano leaves

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

1.  In a food processor, whirl garlic until finely chopped. Scrape down the inside of the bowl and add beans, oil, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Whirl until smooth and blended.
2. . Transfer dip to a small bowl. Stir in oregano, then season to taste with salt and pepper. .