Italian Meatballs

Ingredients:1 lb. ground beef, 95% lean1 large egg½ cup Progresso® Breadcrumbs Italian Style¼ cup Kraft® Grated Parmesan Cheese2 cloves garlic, minced1 shallot (or small onion) finely chopped or grated 1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper […]

Bruschetta

Ingredients:1 loaf Italian bread (or French Baggett) 2 cups ripe tomatoes, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon black pepperParmesan cheese shaved Directions:Finely chop tomatoes, garlic and basil and place in a bowl. Add […]

Pizza Salad

Ingredients: Iceberg lettuce (salad in a bag or tear into bite-size pieces)Baby spinachFresh basil (chopped)Cherry or grape tomatoes (ripe and whole)Green pepper (sliced thin and cut in half)Red onion (sliced thin and quartered)Black olives (optional)Shaved parmesan cheeseMozzarella cheese (cubed) or large pearls of fresh mozzarellaPepperoni […]

Mini Caprese Salad

Ingredients:2 pints grape tomatoes8 oz. package of fresh mozzarella pearls2 oz. package of fresh basil2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper Directions:Rinse and drain vegetables. Cut grape tomatoes in half and add them to a bowl.  Drain fresh mozzarella pearls. Chop […]

Caprese Salad

Ingredients:2 large ripe tomatoes8 oz. package of fresh mozzarella2 oz. package of fresh basil2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper Directions:Thinly slice tomatoes and fresh mozzarella cheese (cut them approximately the same thickness). Rinse and dry basil with a paper towel. […]