One of my Favorite Things...and it's FREE!
This is a magazine that is put out by Kraft Foods. It comes out quarterly (as a new season begins). IT IS FREE. I love this magazine. I feel like I am getting something I shouldn't be getting, like eventually they will realize they should be charging people for this. It has great recipes, that are quick and easy, and you can also sign up for weekly emails. I hate to sound like a commercial from Kraft, I have no ties to that brand but I love what they are doing, but they also send me coupons throughout the year for new products to try.
I love to cook, but I really love finding new recipes and trying new stuff. This is a fun and easy (and cheap) way to do both. This last week, I made the Easy Italian Stew from this last issue, and it was GREAT!
EASY ITALIAN STEW*
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1 lb. bulk Italian sausage
2 cans (14-1/2 oz. each) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen stir-fry vegetables (white onions and sliced green, red and yellow peppers)
1 can (15 oz.) cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
HEAT dressing in large saucepan on medium heat. Add sausage; cook 8 to 10 min. or until cooked through, stirring occasionally to break sausage into small pieces.
ADD broth, stir-fry vegetables, beans and tomatoes; bring to boil. Stir in macaroni. Reduce heat to medium; simmer 8 to 10 min. or until macaroni is tender, stirring occasionally.
LADLE into eight serving bowls. Top evenly with cheese. Serve with RITZ Crackers.
*My notes- I used whatever frozen veggies I had on hand, and I used a less chicken broth than it said, I wanted it more stew-like than soup-like. I also baked my Ritz crackers in the oven for a couple of minutes (3-4) to get them warm and toasty. Enjoy!
**Go to kraftfoods.com and join (it's all free).
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