Cheesy Bow Ties With Broccoli And Mozzarella Skewers Food

BROCCOLI AND BOW TIES

Steps:

• Cook the broccoli for 3 minutes in a large pot of boiling salted water. Remove the broccoli from the water with a slotted spoon or sieve. Place in a large bowl and set aside.
• In the same water, cook the bow-tie pasta according to the package directions, about 12 minutes. Drain well and add to the broccoli.
• Meanwhile, in a small saute pan, heat the butter and oil and cook the garlic and lemon zest over medium-low heat for 1 minute. Off the heat, add 2 teaspoons salt, the pepper, and lemon juice and pour this over the broccoli and pasta. Toss well. Season to taste, sprinkle with the pignolis and cheese, if using, and serve.
• To toast pignolis, place them in a dry saute pan over medium-low heat and cook, tossing often, for about 5 minutes, until light brown.

MUSSEL AND MOZZARELLA SKEWERS

Steps:

• Skewer 2 mussels and 2 mozzarella cubes on a toothpick, alternating, and then repeat with the remaining mussels and mozzarella. Dredge the skewers in the flour, followed by the egg wash, and then in the breadcrumbs. Fry in olive oil until golden, and then season with salt and pepper.

GRILLED CHICKEN AND MOZZARELLA PESTO SKEWERS

Steps:

• Place the chicken in a bowl. Put the eggplant cubes in a separate bowl and add the peppers.
• Sprinkle the chicken with a third of the orange zest, and some oil, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes to taste. Toss well.
• Sprinkle the vegetables with another third of the zest, and some oil, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes to taste. Toss well.
• Preheat a grill for cooking over medium-high heat. Build skewers, alternating chicken cubes with vegetables. Lightly oil the grill grates. Grill, turning once, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are charred and tender, 2 minutes per side.
• Meanwhile, place the mozzarella cubes in another bowl and sprinkle with the remainder of the zest, along with some oil, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes to taste. Toss well.
• Thread the mozzarella cubes on the tops and bottoms of each of the skewers. Drizzle with pesto and serve immediately.

MOZZARELLA SKEWERS

Steps:

• 10-inch bamboo skewers, soaked in water at least 1 hour prior to grilling
• Stir together salad dressing, herb marinade packet, and 1/2 cup water. Set aside.
• Place cheese and vegetables in a resealable bag and pour in marinade. Seal and marinate in refrigerator for 1 to 4 hours.
• Thread the skewers by alternating vegetables, cheese, and bread.
• Brush bread with some of the leftover marinade mixture and save the rest for garnish.
• Set up grill for direct cooking over medium heat. Lightly oil the grilling grates and place the skewers on the grill. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning once. Bread should be toasted and cheese softened. Serve right off the grill drizzled with additional marinade.

CHEESY BEEF AND BOW TIES

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed.
• Brown ground beef until thoroughly cooked,drain.
• Reserve 2 tablespoons of onions for garnish; stir remaining onions,soup, and salsa into beef.
• Bring to a boil; than reduce heat and cook for 5 minute.
• Stir in cooked pasta;cook until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.
• Sprinkle with cheese and cook till melted.
• Sprinkle with reserved onions.
• Enjoy!

BOW TIE PASTA AND BROCCOLI ALFREDO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease 2-quart casserole dish.
• Cook pasta as directed on package.
• Add broccoli during the last 2 to 3 minutes of cooking time; drain.
• In greased casserole dish, combine cooked pasta and broccoli with all remaining ingredients except cheese; mix well. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
• Uncover casserole; sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake uncovered for an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese is light golden brown.
• Take out and serve.

BROCCOLI & BOW TIES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water up to the boil, add broccoli florets, and cook for just 3 minutes; you need the water to cook the pasta, so do not drain; instead, remove broccoli with a large slotted spoon and place into a large serving bowl.
• Making sure the water is still boiling, add pasta; cook according to pkg directions (about 10 to 12 minutes), then drain well and add cooked pasta to the broccoli.
• While pasta is cooking, toast the pine nuts: place a small skillet over medium-low heat and add nuts to skillet; stir often--it will take about 5 minutes for them to toast; watch carefully so they do not burn; set aside.
• Now heat the butter and oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat; add both minced garlic and lemon zest and saute for one minute.
• Remove skillet from burner and add the salt and pepper, and the lemon juice; stir to combine then pour over the broccoli and pasta in the large bowl; toss.
• Taste pasta and broccoli mixture and add more salt or pepper if necessary.
• Sprinkle toasted pine nuts and parmesan over dish, and serve.

EASY CHEESY BEEF AND BOW TIES

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions,drain and set aside.
• While pasta is cooking,in a nonstick skillet over medium heat,add ground beef and sprinkle with seasoned salt and garlic powder cook until meat is no longer pink.
• Drain and return to skillet.
• Take 2 tablespoons of onions and set aside for garnish;add remaining onions,soup,and salsa into beef, and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to medium low and cook for 5 minutes.
• Stir in the pasta,red pepper flakes and oregano and cook for 5 minutes, or until heated through,stirring occasionally.
• Sprinkle with cheese, cook until just melted and sprinkle with remaining onion.
• Sprinkle with reserved onion( I just added the onion to each serving,and also sprinkled extra cheese on each serving.).

BROCCOLI AND CHEDDAR BOW TIES

Steps:

• Cook pasta in boiling water until just tender (about 10 min.).
• Stir in broccoli and drain immediately and return to pot.
• Whisk flour, salt and pepper into milk and pour over pasta.
• Stir in mustard and cook stirring over medium-high heat for 5 minute or until thickened.
• Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted.

CHEREGIE (LITTLE BOW-TIE DOUGHNUTS). WE CALL THEM CHICKIES!

Steps:

• Mix together first 7 ingredients.
• Beat the remaining ingredients well and add to the mix.
• When the dough is formed, roll it out thin, then cut into squares or triangles (your choice).
• Make a slit through the center from corner to corner and pull one end through (making what looks like a tiny knot).
• Deep fry in hot shortening or oil until lightly browned.
• When they are done and drained on paper towels, sprinkle with powdered (or confectioners) sugar.