Saturday, April 30, 2011

BRUNCH WITH BINGO: THE POTLUCK COOKBOOK - A GIVEAWAY

WELCOME TO BOOKIN' WITH BINGO'S
"BRUNCH WITH BINGO DAY"
I AM EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THIS SUNDAY'S
 
FOOD BOOK CHOICE IS.....
 
GIVEAWAY ENDED
THE POTLUCK COOKBOOK

ABOUT THE BOOK:
Whether you're carrying your hot dish from the stove to your own table or transporting it to an event to share, here are 200 creative recipes for pure satisfaction in one easy-to-prepare, convenient-to-tote, sure-to-please dish. From breakfast through dinner, meats to sweets—you’ve got something for any meal and any taste in The Potluck Cookbook, another bright and beautiful exclusive from the people who brought us 9x13 the Pan That Can and 9x13 the Perfect Fit Dish. Choose from festive party favorites like Spicy Spinach-Stuffed Mushrooms (which make a lovely buffet presentation), crowd-pleasing mains (such as Creamy Chicken-Broccoli Bake) and a tasty selection of satisfying sides and dreamy desserts. Color photos.

RECIPE:
Potluck Chicken Tetrazzini
This classic casserole was created in honor of the
Italian opera singer Louisa Tetrazzini. One bite of
its glorious richness will have taste buds singing.

Prep: 30 minutes 
Bake: 15 minutes Stand: 5 minutes Oven: 350°F

INGREDIENTS:
  • 8 oz. dried spaghetti or linguine, broken in half
  • 12 oz. fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 8 oz. small whole fresh mushrooms*
  • 3 medium red and/or yellow sweet peppers, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ⅛ tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1 14-oz. can chicken broth
  • ¾  cup milk
  • 3 cups (about 15 oz.) chopped cooked chicken
  • ½ cup (2 oz.) shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1 Tbsp. finely shredded lemon peel
  • 1 1/2  cups sourdough bread cubes
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. snipped fresh parsley
1 Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook spaghetti according to package
directions, adding the asparagus for the last 1 minute of cooking. Drain; return to pan. Set aside.

2 Meanwhile, in large skillet melt butter over medium heat. Add
mushrooms and sweet peppers; cook and stir in hot butter for 8 to
10 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. Stir in flour and black pepper. Add broth and milk. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.

3 Add mushroom mixture, chicken, cheese, and half the lemon peel to pasta; toss gently to coat. Transfer pasta mixture to a 3-quart
rectangular baking dish.

4 In a bowl toss together bread cubes, oil, and the remaining lemon peel. Sprinkle bread cube mixture over pasta mixture.

5 Bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until heated through. Let stand for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley.

Makes 10 servings

Per serving: 282 cal., 10 g total fat (4 g sat. fat), 48 mg chol., 258 mg sodium, 28 g carbo., 2 g fiber, 20 g pro.

*Note: If mushrooms are large, cut them in half or in quarters so they are in pieces that are about 1 to 1 ½  inches.
Copyright © 2010 by Meredith Corporation

GIVEAWAY 
I HAVE ONE BRAND NEW COPY,
OF THIS COOKBOOK TO GIVE 
AWAY TO A LUCKY READER!  
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GIVEAWAY ENDS AT 
6 PM, EST, MAY 14
GOOD LUCK!