1. In a large mixing bowl,combine all sausage meatball ingredients.
2. Mix well.
3. Form into marble-size meatballs.
4. Set aside.
5. In a slow cooker,combine chicken broth,tomato paste,carrot,garlic and red pepper flakes.Mix well.
6. Add sausage meatballs.
7. Cover slow cooker and cook on low-heat setting for 5-6 hours.
8. 30 minutes before serving,add pasta.Cook until pasta is tender.
9. Stir in spinach leaves.
10. Tuirn off slow cooker.
11. Ladle soup into bowls.Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley.

Slow Cooker Wine-Braised Beef Shanks

Slow cooker wine-braised beef shanks.Very delicious and easy beef recipe cooked in slow cooker.

• 1 cup (250 ml) dry red wine
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 3 cloves garlic,peeled and chopped
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup (250 g) sliced mushrooms
• 4 beef shank cross cuts
• 2 leeks,quartered lengthwise and cut crosswise
• 2 cups (500g) sliced carrots
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• For Gremolata:1/4 cup (60 g) fresh parsley leaves
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
• 1 clove garlic,peeled and finely chopped

Cooking Method:

1. In a slow cooker,combine dry red wine,tomato paste,basil,marjoram,garlic and salt.
2. Mix well.
3. Add sliced mushrooms,top with beef shank,leeks and carrots.
4. Cover slow cooker and cook on low-heat setting for 8-9 hours or until beef is for tender.
5. Remove cooked beef with vegetables from slow cooker and transfer to serving dish.
6. For sauce,pour cooking liquid into small saucepan.Skim off fat.
7. In a small mixing bowl,combine all-purpose flour and cold water.Mix until smooth.
8. Stir in a little of cooking liquid.
9. Stir flour mixture into cooking liquid in saucepan.
10. Cook,stirring over medium heat about 3 minutes or until mixture bubbles and thickens.
11. Spoon over beef and vegetables.
12. For Gremolata:Finely chop parsley and lemon zest.Mix well with chopped garlic.
13. Sprinkle over meat and vegetables.

Ingredients:

• 8-10 chicken drumsticks
• 1/4 cup (60 g) sweet onion,chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 16 1/2 oz (500 g) fresh raspberries
• 2 chipotle chiles in adobe sauce, chopped
• 2 teaspoons adobe sauce
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon clear honey
• fresh basil,to garnish
• toasted sesame seeds,to garnish
• salt and freshly ground black pepper,to taste

Cooking Method:

1. Preheat oven to 425 F (210 C).
2. Pat dry chicken drumsticks with paper towel.
3. Season with salt and black pepper.
4.  Spray baking rack with nonstick cooking spray and cover with aluminum foil.
5. Arrange seasoned chicken drumsticks on foil covered baking sheet.
6. Roast chicken in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
7. Meanwhile,prepare raspberry-chipotle sauce.
8. Spray saucepan with nonstick cooking spray.Add onions and garlic and saute for 4-5 minutes until onions are translucent.
9. Stir in raspberries,chilies,adobo sauce,lime juice and honey.Mix well and cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
10. When chicken drumsticks are almost done,remove from the oven and baste one side with raspberry-chipotle sauce.
11. Return chicken to the oven and cook for a further 2-3 minutes.
12. Remove chicken drumsticks with raspberry-chipotle sauce from the oven and set aside for 10 minutes.
13. Top with fresh basil and sesame seeds and serve

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 pounds (1.8kg) beef short ribs,fat trimmed
• 2 red onions,peeled and diced
• 2 garlic cloves,peeled and chopped
• 28 oz (840 ml) can tomatoes
• 1/2 cup (125 g) brown sauce,heated
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh chopped basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon celery seeds
• 3 carrots,pared and cut into large pieces
• 1 turnip,peeled and cut into large pieces
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Cooking Method:

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large ovenproof casserole.
2. Add beef short ribs and sear 6-7 minutes over medium-high heat.
3. Turn pieces over and season with salt and black pepper.Cook for a further 5-6 minutes.
4. Stir in red onion and garlic,cook for additional 6-7 minutes.
5. Pour in tomatoes with juice,brown sauce and herbs.Season with salt and black pepper.
6. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil.
7. Preheat oven to 350 F (175 C).
8. Cover casserole and cook in preheated oven for 2 hours.
9. Add vegetables to pan and finish cooking 1 hour in oven.
10. Serve braised short ribs in hot sauce over mashed potatoes.More beef rib recipes>>>>>

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter,melted
• 2 large skinless and boneless whole chicken breasts
• 1/2 pound (240 g) fresh mushrooms,cleaned and sliced
• 2 cups 950 ml) cheese sauce,heated
• 1/4 cup (60 g) grated mozzarella cheese
• few drops freshly squeezed lemon juice
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• dash celery seed
• pinch of basil

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup (60 ml) salad oil
• 1 small yellow onion,peeled and diced
• 3 celery stalks,sliced
• 2 medium carrots,peeled and sliced
• half of small head cabbage,shredded
• 1 medium zucchini,peeled and cut into chunks
• 1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat,chunked
• 6 medium potatoes,peeled
• 28 oz(840 g) can tomatoes
• 6 cups (1.8 l) water
• 16 oz (480 g) can beans,drained
• 8 oz (240 g) can baby lima beans,drained
• 4 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh basil

Cooking Method:

1. In a Dutch oven,heat over high heat salad oil.
2. Add onion,celery,carrots,cabbage and zucchini.Cook,stirring,until lightly browned.
3. Using a slotted spoon,remove cooked vegetables and set aside.
4. In a Dutch oven,in remaining oil,cook beef chunks,stirring,until browned on all sides.
5. Shred one potato and cub remaining potatoes.
6. Stir in reserved vegetable mixture into meat chunks.Add potatoes,tomatoes with their liquid and remaining ingredients.Bring to a boil over high heat.
7. Reduce heat to low,cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes.

 Ingredients: 

• 2 pounds (960 g) natural bio yogurt
• 3 medium apples,washed,cored and chopped
• 2 kiwis,peeled and sliced
• 4 plums,pitted and chopped
• 3 fresh basil leaves

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 yellow onion,peeled and diced
• 2 cloves garlic,peeled and chopped
• red peppers flakes
• 1/4 cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
• 3 cups (750 ml) chicken broth
• 28 oz (840 g) can diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 8 oz (240 g) cheese tortellini
• 1/2 cup (125 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 10 oz (300 g) fresh spinach,chopped
• 1/2 cup (125 g_ heavy (double) cream
• 1/4 cup (60 g) fresh basil,chopped
• salt and freshly ground black pepper

 Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 medium red onions,peeled and chopped
• 3 cloves garlic,peeled and minced
• 28 oz (840 g) can crushed tomatoes
•  1 cup (250 g) heavy (double) cream
• 1 bunch fresh basil,chopped
• grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
• kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion,peeled and diced
• 1 pound (480 g) boneless and skinless chicken thighs,cut into bite pieces
• 3 cloves garlic,peeled and minced
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds
• pinch of red pepper flakes
• 6 cups (1.5 L) homemade chicken broth
• 28 oz (840 g) can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup (250 g) tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 2 cups (500 g) uncooked noodles
• 1 cup (250 g) shredded Parmesan cheese
• fresh basil for garnish

Ingredients:

• 3 eggplants,peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 large eggs,beaten
• 4 cups (1 kg) Italian seasoned bread crumbs
• 6 cups (1,5 kg) spaghetti sauce,divided
• 1 16 oz (480 g) package mozzarella cheese,shredded and divided
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Grilled shrimp with avocado salsa. Shrimp with homemade avocado salsa.Very delicious recipe! Adapted from http://www.nuggetmarket.com
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients:

• 24 raw medium shrimp,peeled and deveined
• 18 cherry tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons freshly chopped thyme
• 3 tablespoons shallots,minced
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 2 tablespoon fresh basil,chopped
• 1/4 cup (60 g) extra-virgin olive oil
• kosher salt and cracked black pepper to taste
• half of lemon
• 6 bamboo skewers,soaked

For Avocado Salsa:

• 1 ripe avocado,peeled,pitted and diced
• 1 small red onion,peeled and diced
• 1 small Roman tomato,seeded and diced
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro,chopped
• freshly squeezed lemon juice of 1/2 lemon
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• kosher salt and cracked black pepper to taste

Ingredients:

• 16 jumbo pasta shells , uncooked
• 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 4 cups fresh spinach leaves,chopped
• 12 oz (360 g) ricotta cheese
• 1 cup (250 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup (125 g) grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg,beaten
• 1 tablespoon freshly chopped basil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/4 cups (310 g) marinara sauce