Grande Spuntino Recipes

THE MOST AWESOME GRANDE NACHOS IN THE WORLD!

Steps:

• Brown the beef in large skillet and drain (in colander rinsing with hot water if possible to reduce fat intake).
• Return to skillet with water, beans, taco seasoning, onion and green chilies.
• Cook until everything is mixed well under medium-low heat stirring often until a low boil is achieved.
• Reduce heat cover and simmer 10 minutes stirring every couple minutes.
• The construction.
• On a large plate cover with tortilla chips and dollop generous portions of the meat mixture on chips.
• Now pour over WARMED cheese sauce.
• Top with the lettuce next, then what ever order you want of the other veggies except the JP's.
• Then add the JP's AS MUCH AS YOU CAN MUSTER YEA!
• A couple dollops of sour cream and you are ready for a very filling, spicy treat that you will not forget--EVER.
• You should also consider topping with some of my guacamole.
• You are welcome.

GIADA'S CHICKEN SPEZZATINO (STEW)

Steps:

• Saute celery, carrots and onion in a large saucepan/stockpot in oil over medium heat until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in salt, pepper, tomatoes, broth, basil, tomato paste, bay leaf, and thyme.
• Add chicken breasts with ribs and press them down to submerge under the liquid and bring liquid to a simmer.
• Reduce heat and gently simmer the chicken, turning them over often for about 20 minutes, or until chicken breasts are almost cooked through.
• Add kidney beans and simmer for 10 more minutes, or until chicken is cooked all the way through.
• Take chicken out of saucepan and let cool 5 minutes, then cut chicken into bite-size pieces and discard bones and skin.
• Discard bay leaf and put chicken pieces back into stew and bring back to a simmer, adding salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve with biscuits for dunking and enjoy!