Monday, November 30, 2009

Olive Garden Copycat Zuppa Toscana

Zuppa Toscana
(from http://www.recipezaar.com recipe #38298)

SERVES 4 -6 (change servings and units)

Ingredients
1 lb Italian sausage (I like mild sausage)
2 large russet baking potatoes, sliced in half,and then in 1/4 inch slices
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 can oscar meyer bacon bit
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups kale or swiss chard, chopped
2 cans chicken broth
1 quart water
1 cup heavy whipping cream
Directions
1-Cook sausage in a 300°F oven for approximately 30 minutes.
2-Drain sausages on paper towels and cut into slices.
3-Place onions, potatoes, chicken broth, water, garlic in pot, and cook on medium heat until potatoes are done.
4-Add sausage and bacon.
5-Salt and pepper to taste.
6-Simmer for another 10 minutes.
7-Turn to low heat.
8-Add kale and cream.
9-Heat through and serve.

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Super Easy Salsa

2 cans of Rotel
handful of cilantro

toss in blender and blend. ; ) Told ya it was easy!