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Portobello Mushroom Tortellini

soulbro — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:19:24 +0000

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound cheese tortellini
2 large portobello mushrooms
1/4 cup white wine
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 ounces Alfredo-style pasta sauce
salt and pepper to taste
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Meanwhile, prepare mushrooms by rinsing and thinly slicing the mushroom caps; discard the stems.
In a medium skillet over low heat, combine wine, parsley, garlic and mushrooms; stirring frequently, saute for approximately 5 minutes or until mushrooms are cooked through.
Remove skillet from heat and slowly add Alfredo sauce, stirring to blend; season with salt and pepper to taste.
Separate hot pasta into four portions and spoon sauce over pasta. Garnish with cheese and serve immediately.

Okra and Shrimp

soulbro — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:27:01 +0000

I love both okra and shrimp, below you will find a delicious recipe for okra and shrimp. You can serve the recipe as a side or a main dish. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

1 pound okra, trimmed, washed, sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 green bell pepper; seeded and coarsely chopped
4 large tomatoes; peeled, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
soul food seasoning or salt and pepper to taste
1 to 1 1/2 pounds shrimp; peeled and deveined
hot cooked rice

Directions:
Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet until the butter is melted. Add the onion and bell pepper; toss to coat evenly. Stir in the okra and cook over medium heat until the onion is translucent.

Add the tomatoes, wine, lemon juice, parsley, seasoning salt(or salt and pepper). Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften. Add the shrimp and continue cooking for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the shrimp turns pink and opaque.

Serve with hot cooked rice.

Easy Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese

soulbro — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:24:41 +0000

Macaroni and cheese is a favorite among many soul food lovers. It is a comfort food and for me, brings back back memories of Sunday dinner and growing up in the South. The version that I have included here is another one of my strategies to beat the summer heat in the South. Don’t heat up that hot oven. You can enjoy this delicious meal right out of your crockpot.

Ingredients:

1 16 oz box of elbow macaroni, cooked al dente (slighty firm) and drained
1 12 oz can of evaporated milk
2 cups sharp shredded cheese
1 cup mild shredded cheese
2 eggs
1/2 stick butter
1 teaspoon salt

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in your crock pot, reserving a small amount of cheese. Stir together well, and sprinkle reserved cheese on top. Cook 3 and 1/2 hours in your crockpot on low.

I promised you that it would be simple, right? Well, there ya go… Enjoy!