Chicken Vegetable Tortellini Soup
January 6, 2012 by Cynthia Goch
Filed under Cooking with Noni, Gluten-Free Recipes, Soups, Vegetables
Chicken Vegetable Tortellini Soup
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 whole organic chicken breast or 2 split breasts
3 carrots, chopped
3 celery stalks, sliced
1 large sweet onion, peeled and chopped
5 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
2 cups fresh spinach, washed and drained
½ cup freshly chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley
1 gallon fresh filtered water
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 cups of cannellini beans (fresh-cooked and drained, or canned and drained)
1 pound of fresh tortellini, cooked and drained
Grated Romano Cheese for serving (optional)
In a large stockpot, add olive oil, chopped carrot, onion, celery and garlic. Sauté soup on medium-low heat until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add chicken, salt, spinach and water. Bring to a boil and then reduce temperature to low heat and cover with a lid. Simmer for approximately 4 hours.
Meanwhile, cook tortellini in boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Remove chicken from stockpot, cool slightly and shred. Add the shredded chicken, beans and tortellini to the stockpot. Ladle soup and serve with grated Romano cheese.
Note: For a gluten free option or those with gluten allergies or intolerances, replace the tortellini with quinoa, gluten-free pasta, or rice.
Grilled Cheese and Tomato Sandwich
January 6, 2012 by Cynthia Goch
Filed under Cooking with Noni, RECIPES
Let’s take a favorite classic comfort food, “The Grilled Cheese”, and switch it up a bit.
For each sandwich:
2 slices of whole grain bread
3-4 slices fresh tomato
4 slices of Fresh Mozzarella Cheese
Olive Oil
4 Fresh Basil Leaves
Salt and Pepper to taste
Heat a griddle or frying pan. As the griddle is heating, brush one side of each slice of bread with olive oil. Lay one slice of bread on griddle olive oil side down on pan. Add two slices of fresh mozzarella cheese on top of the bread. Layer the tomato slices and fresh basil leaves, sprinkling with salt and pepper to taste. Add the remaining cheese slices, and top with the second slice of bread (olive oil side up). Cover the sandwich with a small lid, steaming the cheese. As the bottom (pan side) becomes golden brown, carefully flip the sandwich to brown the other side, still covering with a lid. When golden brown on each side, remove from pan and cut in half or into triangles.
Great for lunch or an after-school snack. Add a salad for a fast and light dinner.
On the 5th Day of Christmas – Another EASY Holiday Appetizer
December 30, 2011 by Cynthia Goch
Filed under Appetizers, Celebrations, Christmas Buon Natale!, Gluten-Free Recipes, RECIPES
On the 5th Day of Christmas…
Serve the stuffed tomatoes by themselves, with crackers or crostini, or among a crudité tray. Another easy and delicious appetizer recipe. Without the crackers, they are a gluten-free alternative. Love the red and green colors of nature.
Gorgonzola Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Gorgonzola Cheese
- Pistachio nuts, finely chopped
To prep, wash cherry tomatoes, slice and remove the top, and scoop and remove all seeds. Crumble the gorgonzola cheese, and finely chop shelled pistachio nuts. Stuff each cherry tomato with crumbled gorgonzola cheese and sprinkle with chopped pistachio nuts. Serve on tiny plates, or serve on a tray as an appetizer assortment.
On the 4th Day of Christmas – An EASY Appetizer
December 30, 2011 by Cynthia Goch
Filed under Appetizers, Celebrations, Christmas Buon Natale!, Gluten-Free Recipes
On the 4th Day of Christmas…
With New Year’s Eve around the corner, we’re celebrating appetizers for a couple of days. The next couple of apps are easy to prepare, gluten-free, and delish!
Stuffed Dates
Stuffed Dates with Goat Cheese
- Dried, pitted, dates
- Goat Cheese, at room temperature
- Balsamic Glaze (read the label for assurance of gluten-free options)
Slice the top (length) of each individual date to allow for stuffing. Stuff soft goat cheese into each date, arrange on a plate, and drizzle with a balsamic glaze. Serve.
*Note: Balsamic glaze may be found in most grocery store chains or gourmet stores. A sprinkling of balsamic vinegar may be substituted.
