Sunday Dinner

Vegetarian Meals Made Easy

No meat, no problem! We've got some tasty vegetarian ideas for you right here.

Goat Cheese and Arugula over Penne 5 1/2 ounces goat cheese 2 cups coarsely chopped arugula, stems included 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes 1/4 cup olive oil 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 8 ounces penne pasta 1.Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. 2.Crumble goat cheese into a large serving bowl. Add arugula, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, and salt and pepper. 3.Drain pasta, and toss with goat cheese mixture.   Vegetarian’s Delight Pizza 1 (12 inch) pre-baked pizza crust 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup seasoned tomato sauce 1/2 cup sliced onion 1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/4 cup chopped black olives 2 cups shredded mozzarella …

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Sunday Dinner

Quick and Easy Desserts for Labor Day

Delicious desserts to serve crowds on Labor Day.

Lemon Pound Cake ~ Serves 16 Chocolate Sandwich Cookies ~ Serves 12 Marshmallow Brownies ~ Serves 12 Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date on the latest Marlborough news, or simply hit the "like" button at the top of this page.

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Sunday Dinner

Meals For the Whole Family

On-line recipes offer a huge selection of meal ideas at the click of a button.

Zucchini Boats on the Grill Serves 4   Green Beans With Hazelnuts and Lemon Serves 8   Plum Blueberry Upside Down Cake Serves 12 These recipes can all be found on Allrecipes.com Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date on the latest Marlborough news, or simply hit the "like" button at the top of this page.

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Sunday Dinner

Fun and Easy Recipes Using Bisquick Baking Mix

Bisquick is not just for pancakes!

Cheeseburger Pizza 1 lb. ground beef 1/2 c. cheese sauce 2 c. bisquick mix 1/4 c. cheese sauce 1/4 c. hot water 1/4 c. shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend (1 oz) 1 tomato, chopped (1/3 cup)   Cheese Garlic Biscuits (Gluten Free) 2 c. Bisquick Gluten Free mix 1/4 t. garlic powder 1/4 c. firm butter 2/3 c. milk 1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese (2 oz) 3 eggs Garlic-Butter Topping 1/4 c. butter, melted 1/4 t. garlic powder   Bisquick No-Roll Sugar Cookies 4 c. original Bisquick mix 1 1/2 c. powdered sugar 3/4 c. butter, softened 1 t. almond extract 2 eggs 1 c. granulated sugar Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date on the latest Marlborough news, or simply hit the "like" button at the top of this page.

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Sunday Dinner

Pork Steaks with Tuna Salad

Fabulous recipes can be found in the pages of your everyday magazine. Try these inexpensive dinner ideas and make the entire family happy!

Tuna Salad with Wonton Chips $3.18 per serving 5 Tbsp. olive oil 8 wonton wrappers, cut into strips 12. oz. fresh or frozen tuna steaks (thawed) 1/4 c. cider vinegar 1 Tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. finely shredded lime peel (optional) 1/4 head of Napa cabbage, shredded (6 cups) 1/4 of seedless cucumber, sliced or cut into strips 1. in a 12 inch skillet heat 3 Tbsp of olive oil over medium high heat. Cook wonton strips in hot oil until browned, stirring occasionally. Transfer to paper towels, set aside. 2. Lightly season tuna with salt and pepper. Cook tuna in the same hot skillet for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until some pink remains in center. Transfer tuna to cutting board; slice tuna for salads. 3. For dressing, whisk together remaining olive oil…

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Sunday Dinner

A Little Southern Cooking

Sunday Dinner is a weekly column giving you great ideas for delicious family meals.

Beer-Battered Fried Chicken 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 6 oz. beer 1/2 t. salt Tabasco sauce to taste Vegetable shortening (preferably Crisco), for deep frying One 3 to 3 1/2 pound chicken, cut into serving pieces In a bowl, whisk together the flour, beer, salt and tabasco until smooth. Let batter stand for 1 hour. In large cast iron skillet or electric frying pan, heat shortening to 350 degrees or until a few drops of water flicked in with fingers sputters. Whisk batter again, dip the dark meat pieces of the chicken in the batter letting the excess drip off, and fry in the oil for about 10 minutes on each side, turning once with tongs. Drain on paper towels, then repeat the procedure with the white meat pieces of the chicken. Do not cover …

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Sunday Dinner

Quick and Easy Recipes

Looking to prepare a delicious meal with minimal effort? Try these recipes by Better Homes and Gardens.

Beef Tenderloin with Blue Cheese and Walnuts 4 Beef tenderloin steaks, cut 1" thick (about 1 pound total) 1/2 t. Garlic salt Nonstick cooking spray 1/3 Cup sour cream 3 T. Crumbled blue cheese 3 T. chopped walnuts, toasted 1. Sprinkle steaks with garlic salt. Lightly coat an unheated large skillet with cooking spray. Preheat skillet over medium high heat. Add steaks. Reduce heat to medium. Cook until tender doneness, turning once. (Allow 10 to 13 minutes for medium rare (145F) to medium doneness (160F).) Transfer steaks to a serving platter. 2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl stir together sour cream and blue cheese. Spoon mixture on top of steaks. Sprinkle with walnuts. Serves 4 Roasted Asparagus Parmesan 2 Pounds fresh asparagus 2 T. olive …

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5 Things You Need To Know Today: June 3

Here is a list of things going on in and around Marlborough today.

1. The National Weather Service says we are headed towards another beautiful day on Friday, with sunny skies and a high near 70 degrees. 2. From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, the anti-tobacco group OPPOSE will be at the Solomon Pond Mall educating youth and the general public on the dangers of tobacco. The group just launched an online community with the MA Dept of Public Health to help bring awareness to underhanded sneaky tobacco product marketing targeted at kids. They will have interactive exhibits and giveaways. 3. The Solomon Pond Mall will be hosting another children's event on Saturday called Kidgits Mini Chef. Kids will have the chance to get creative with food by making cookies and pizzas, crafting cereal necklaces, and learning how…

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Sunday Dinner: Stir Fry Orange Chicken, Fresh Salsa, and a Dessert to Die For

Sunday Dinner is a weekly column giving you great ideas for delicious family meals.

For Starters: Fresh Salsa Dip 1 Tablespoon wine vinegar 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil 1 to 2 Cups chopped ripe olives 4 Fresh medium tomatoes: peeled, seeded and chopped 1 or 2 cans (4 oz. each) Chopped green chilies: drain (salt and pepper to taste) Whisk together the vinegar and oil in a bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and mix lightly. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Chill for several hours. Drain and serve with tortilla chips.    Main Dish: Stir-Fry Orange Chicken 1/2 Pound chicken breast: skinned, boned and cut into bite size pieces 1/4 Cup all-purpose flour Salt and pepper to taste 4 Tablespoons butter 1 Medium carrot: peeled and cut into julienne 1 Tablespoon lemon juice 2 Tablespoons orange juice 1/2 Teaspoon dried rosemary: …

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The Marlborough Kitchen

Perfect Pocket Pizza

No, not a pizza for your pocket, but a pocket that's a pizza!

The Panthers are on the prowl in Marlborough! The roar of pick-up truck drowns out the low growl of the mini van as herds of mothers and fathers make the rounds, transporting young athletes to and from practice, to and from games, and home again to work hard fulfilling the first requirement of the student-athlete. Between academic demands and the rigors of athletics, a lot of calories are burned and a lot of time is spent in transit. Quick, nutritious meals are the easiest thing for a parent to offer with demands of their own. These quick pizzas are alarmingly easy, deceptively delicious and as close to cuisine as you’re going to get with just five minutes in the oven. They’re totally customizable and easy to sneak in some potent power …

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