Spaghetti Con Ceci

by Chef Will from Heritage Court, Hamilton Princess Hotel

Servings: 2

Parmigiano-Reggiano – is a hard, granular cheese, cooked but not pressed, produced in Italy in the provinces of Parma, Reggio-Emilia, Modena, and specific regions in the provinces of Bologna and Mantua.

Ingredients:

  • 13 oz Italian chickpeas, rinsed and drained (available at Lindo’s)
  • ½ cup chicken stock
  • 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 oz Pinot Grigio
  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • Pinch chili flakes
  • 6 oz cherry tomatoes, sliced
  • 8 oz of cooked tomato sauce
  • ½ oz chopped basil leaves
  • 1 oz chopped Parsley
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 pound whole wheat spaghetti
  • 6 oz Grouper
  • Freshly grated Parmigiano – Reggiano cheese to taste. (more…)

Menu

Roast Beef
Roast Pork Loin
Lamb Chops
Deep Fried Grouper
Smoked Pork Sausage
Fried Chicken
Buffalo-Style Tenders
Honey Chicken Wings
Curry Chicken
Baked Chicken Legs
Mac-n-Cheese
Starches & Veggies
Salad Bar

Menu

Baked Salmon
Roast Chicken
Beef Pot Roast
Leg of Lamb
Roast Pork Loin
Fried Chicken
Spicy Chicken Wings
Chicken Tenders
Sweet & Sour Chicken
Parmesan Chicken
Mac-n-Cheese
Starches & Veggies
Salad Bar

Lemon Basil Shrimp Salad

Plump, succulent shrimp marinated in a lemon-basil vinaigrette and nestled in crispy Parmesan cups. Appetizer or main meal, the fresh, zesty lemon-basil marinade wakes up the taste buds and makes this recipe a light, refreshing choice for summer fare! Makes 8 servings

Lemon Basil Shrimp Salad

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds unpeeled, cooked large shrimp
  • 1 large red onion, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • Lemon-Basil Marinade
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 16 cups salad greens
  • 8 Parmesan Baskets (optional)
  • Fresh Lemon Vinaigrette

Preparation

  1. Peel shrimp, and devein, if desired. Place shrimp and next 4 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic freezer bag. Seal and chill 8 hours or up to 24 hours, turning bag occasionally. Stir in basil 1 hour before serving. Drain and discard marinade just before serving.
  2. Divide greens evenly between Parmesan Baskets or serving bowls; arrange drained shrimp mixture evenly over lettuce. Serve with Fresh Lemon Vinaigrette.

Southern Living
APRIL 2006

Lemon Basil Marinade

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 large garlic clove, pressed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Preparation
Whisk together oil and remaining ingredients in a bowl.
Note: To prepare ahead, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 1 week. Bring to room temperature, and whisk before using.

Southern Living
APRIL 2006

Fresh Lemon Vinaigrette

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 large garlic clove, pressed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Preparation
Whisk together first 5 ingredients. Gradually add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until blended.
Note: To prepare ahead, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 1 week. Bring to room temperature, and whisk before serving.

Southern Living
APRIL 2006

SOURCE: Myrecipes.com