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Easy Recipe of the Month
June 2026
Spinach Artichoke Pesto Pasta
Ingredients:
Pasta, cooked (3/4 lb. box of spaghetti, linguini or bowties)
Basil pesto (about 2/3 cup or ½ small jar)
Minced garlic (2-3 tablespoons)
3-cups Fresh spinach, sautéed in olive oil
5-Marinated artichokes in jar (cut in quarters)
Fresh mushrooms, sautéed (1-1/2 cups)
Cherry tomatoes (about 7, cut in half)
5-Asparagus stalks, cut up (optional)
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese (for topping)
1/2 cup Olive oil
Salt and pepper (optional – season to taste)
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Recipe directions:
Lightly sauté mushrooms in a large frying pan on medium heat in ¼ cup of olive oil. Stir occasionally with a slotted spoon until mushrooms are semi-soft. Add the pasta, spinach, tomatoes, asparagus (optional), garlic, and basil pesto. Add remaining olive oil and mix all ingredients (except the parmesan) thoroughly in pan. Cook for 5-7 more minutes. Place in serving dish, and top with parmesan, salt and pepper to taste. Makes 6-8 servings. Enjoy!
May 2026
Festive Charcuterie Cups (Makes 10)
Pepperoni (1 Package)
Salami (1 lb)
Cheddar cheese (2 lb. block—mild or sharp)
Provolone cheese, sliced (1 package)
Cherry tomatoes (1 container)
Kalamata or pimento stuffed olives (1 jar)
Green or red or mixed color grapes
Carrot sticks (30, 3 per cup)
Celery sticks (30, 3 per cup)
Mixed color peppers, cut in 1” strips (3)
Dry onion soup mix (1 packet)
Plain Greek yogurt (1-1/2 cups)
Crackers (about 30, 3 per cup)
Long toothpicks
10 Clear plastic party cups
Recipe directions: Mix Greek yogurt and onion soup mix until blended. Place 2 tablespoons of the yogurt mixture in the bottom of each cup, about 2/3 inch deep. Prepare 20-30 mini skewers alternating grapes, cherries, cheddar cheese; pepperoni folded in half, and olives onto long toothpicks, leaving an inch at the top and bottom of each skewer. Arrange prepared skewers, 2-3 per cup. Add 3 carrot sticks, 3 celery sticks and 1-2 peppers strips to each cup and tuck in 2-3 crackers to fill in the gaps. Roll salami and provolone cheese into individual flowers, and tuck into cups for a festive presentation. Enjoy!
April 2026
Cannoli Dip
1 cup Ricotta cheese
8 ounces cream cheese @ room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup mini chocolate chips
Pizzelles, waffle cones or vanilla wafers for dipping!
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Recipe directions: Drain ricotta overnight or blot extra moisture off with a paper towel. Mix all ingredients and place in serving bowl. Be sure and save 1/4 of
mini morsels to sprinkle on top of the dip for a more festive presentation and added flavor. Enjoy!
March 2026
Chicken Egg Rolls
1 package Wonton wrappers
1 Boneless chicken breast or 2 thighs
1 bag cabbage or broccoli slaw (fresh)
Thai chili sauce for dipping
Recipe directions: Cut chicken up into 1 inch cubes or shred. Mix with slaw and set aside. Lay wrappers flat and top each with ¼-1/3 fresh, uncooked broccolli slaw and chicken mixture. Fold in sides and roll into a small log. Makes 8-10 egg rolls depending on the brand you have on hand. Place in the oven on 400* for 8-12 minutes. They are done when crunchy & golden brown.
Place the Thai sauce in small bowl and use as desired for dipping. Enjoy!
February 2026
Bundt Pan Tacos
1 lb ground turkey or beef
6 Flour tortillas
½ Large onion
2 Large bell peppers (any color)
1-1/2 package Taco seasoning
2 Medium or one large zucchini
3 Cups Fresh spinach
3 Cups Cheddar cheese
Recipe directions: Spray bottom of standard-size Bundt pan with PAM cooking spray, and line with flour tortillas, making sure they cover the bottom, sides, and middle of pan. Cook meat on stovetop with taco seasoning, then use as bottom layer in pan placing it on top of the flour tortillas. Cut up vegetables and set aside. Layer vegetables in any order you’d like on top of the meat, adding ½ of the cheese to the middle layer. When done layering, tuck tortillas in on top of pan and press to seal. Brush top with egg wash (optional). Bake at 425* for 20-25 minutes, then add remaining cheese. Cook for 5-10 more minutes to melt cheese. Voila, dinner!
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