Spinach pasta with basil and feta.
Nutrition
02/19/2025
Lisa M Baragiola

More Recipes from 2025 WWS

Enjoy these recipes featured at the recent 2025 Working Women’s Show chef’s corner. Choose from a variety of flavorful fare.

Pan Seared Beef Tenderloin with Tomato Jam on Boursin Laced Crostini

Chef Lee Gustin, FSC Supervisor
Delicate Beef Tenderloin
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz beef tenderloin, sliced
  • 2 oz olive oil
  • 4 each Roma tomatoes, cut in half
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 each Boursin cheese wheel
  • 1 each baguette, sliced
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Steak

  • Heat pan on high, add 1 ounce of olive oil, season steaks with salt and pepper, cook to desired temperature.

Tomato Jam

  • Saute over medium heat the tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, pepper flakes, salt and pepper until thick.

Crostini's

  • Preheat oven to 350℉.
  • Toast with olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Spread cheese evenly over bread after toasting.

Notes

Top crostini with beef and follow with tomato jam.

Pino Infused Shrimp and Lobster Risotto

Chef Lee Gustin, FSC Supervisor
Seafood Rice Dish
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Arborio rice
  • 8 oz raw shrimp 21/30, tail off, chopped
  • 8 oz lobster meat
  • 4 oz butter
  • 1 each garlic clove, minced
  • 2 quart seafood stock
  • 6 oz Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 8 oz white wine
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large stock pot over medium heat, melt the butter, add rice and stir until butter has coated all the rice.
  • Slowly add the wine and continue to cook.
  • Stirring frequently, slowly add 2 cups of the stock until it is incorporated into the rice.
  • After you've added half the stock, add the shrimp and lobster.
  • Continue to slowly add the remining stock.
  • Once all the stock is incorporated into the rice and you have a creamy texture, add the parmesan cheese, salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Bourbon-Soaked Cherries Jubilee over French Vanilla Ice Cream

Chef Lee Gustin, FSC Supervisor
Classic Ice Cream Dessert
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz vanilla ice cream
  • 8 oz brown sugar
  • 8 oz dried cherries
  • 8 oz butter
  • 1 each whole navel orange
  • 3 oz bourbon

Instructions
 

  • Marinate cherries in bourbon overnight.
  • With the sauce pan at medium heat, add butter and stir until completely melted.
  • Add the brown sugar and continuously stir until a smooth caramel texture.
  • Increase heat, add cherries and bourbon. Bring to a boil, add juice from the orange.
  • Remove mixture from heat.

Notes

Serve over vanilla ice cream.

Amaranth Tabbouleh with Chickpeas

Originally featured by Street Smart Nutrition
Plant Based Dish
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Side Dish
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup uncooked amaranth
  • 1 each large cucumber
  • 3/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 each small red onion, finely diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts
  • 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt, add more to taste
  • 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper, add more to taste
  • 1 each can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 pinch black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add the amaranth and reduce to a simmer.
  • Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until nearly all of the liquid is absorbed.
  • Remove from heat and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Spread into an even layer and allow to cool.
  • While the amaranth is cooling, slice the cucumber in half. Using a spoon, scoop and scrape to remove the seeds.
  • Slice into strips, then dice. Finely dice the red onion and chop the herbs.
  • Add the veggies, herbs, and all the other ingredients to the mixing bowl with the amaranth once it reaches room temperature. Mix well.
  • Add the cheese and toss gently.

Notes

Serve immediately or chill for 30-60 minutes if desired. 

Mexican Street Corn Salad

Originally featured by Love and Lemons
Lightly Creamy, Spicy and Bright
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Side Dish
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 each ears fresh corn, husked
  • extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
  • 1 1/2 tbsp mayo, or vegan mayo
  • 1 each garlic clove, minced
  • 1 each zest and juice of lime
  • 1/3 cup chopped scallions
  • 1/4 cup crumbled Cotija, or feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika, or chili powder
  • 1 each jalapeno pepper, diced
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
  • Brush the corn with olive oil and grill for 2 minutes per side, or until char marks form. Remove from grill and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the mayo, garlic, and lime zest and juice.
  • Slice the kernels off the corn and add to the bowl along with the scallions.
  • Stir to coat, then add the cheese, cilantro, smoked paprika, jalapeno, and salt.

Notes

Season to taste and serve immediately or chill until ready to serve. 

Wild Rice with Caramelized Leeks and Butternut Squash

Chef D. Scott Phillips, President FSC
Warm Butternut Squash Salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Side Dish
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup wild rice
  • 1 each medium butternut squash
  • 1 cup leeks, sliced 1/4 inch
  • 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
  • 2 tsp fresh garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup toasted almonds, slivered
  • 1/2 cup crème fraiche
  • 1 tsp kosher salt

Instructions
 

Almonds

  • Bake at 350℉ for 6 minutes.

Wild Rice and Squash

  • Preheat oven to 450℉.
  • Prepare wild rice according to directions. Allow to cool.
  • Coat cookie sheet with olive oil and spread butternut squash evenly.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, then flip the squash and bake 10 additional minutes. Allow to cool.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil to medium heat.
  • Add leeks and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add garlic and sauté an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add wild rice and butternut squash, heat thoroughly about 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Add cranberries and parsley, heat an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Garnish with toasted almonds and crème fraiche.

One Pan Chicken and Brown Rice With Vegetables

Originally featured by Cooking LSL
Simple and Effortless Meal
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 each (6-8oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts, each one cut into 3 pieces
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp dried parsley
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil divided

For the rice:

  • 1 each shallot, chopped (can substitute with red or yellow onion)
  • 1 each garlic clove, pressed
  • 8 oz sliced mushrooms (of your choice)
  • 1 cup fast cooking brown rice
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • salt and pepper to taste to season the rice
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • parsley for garnishing

Instructions
 

  • Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika and dried parsley.
  • Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook chicken for 3-4 minutes per side, until no longer pink and almost cooked through.
  • Transfer to a plate.
  • Add 1 more tbsp vegetable oil to the pan and add shallot, mushrooms and garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until half of the liquid released from the mushrooms, has evaporated.
  • Add rice and chicken stock. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Simmer for 10-12 minutes, until most of the liquid had been absorbed.
  • Stir in peas. Add chicken. Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes on medium-low, making sure the chicken is fully cooked.

Notes

Serve warm.

Three Sisters Cherokee Succotash

Originally published in The Blue Zones American Kitchen
Succotash with Fresh Herbs and Aromatics
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups peeled and diced butternut squash
  • 2 1/3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp minced fresh garlic
  • 1/2 cup finely diced red onion (about 1 1/2 medium onions)
  • 1/2 cup finely diced red pepper (about 1 medium pepper)
  • 1/2 cup chopped green beans (such as haricots verts)
  • 1 cup fresh corn kernels (cut from 1 to 2 ears of corn)
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen lima beans
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped spring onions

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375℉.
  • Place the squash on a small baking sheet and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the olive oil, the paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Roast the squash in the oven until soft and caramelized, about 20 minutes.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a sauté pan. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for about 1 minute to release the oils.
  • Add the red onion, red pepper, and green beans and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 2 minutes. Add the corn kernels and cook for 2 more minutes.
  • Add the lima beans and cook for another minute. Season with additional salt, pepper, and paprika. Sprinkle with parsley.
  • Add the spring onions last so that they don't overcook. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
  • Add the roasted squash and toss.

Notes

Serve immediately.

Stir-Fried Cabbage and Beets

Originally published in The Blue Zones American Kitchen
Quick Vegetable Stir Fry
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 each large yellow onion sliced
  • 1 each head cabbage, cut into large chunks (about 4-inch squares)
  • 3 each small beets, peeled and sliced
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground sage
  • pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the onion and cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes, until softened.
  • Add the cabbage, beets, brown sugar, cayenne, pepper, garlic powder, ginger, sage, and salt. Cook until the cabbage and onion are well browned but not burned, about 10 minutes.

Grilled Panzanella Salad

Meredith Laurence
Tasty Summertime Salad
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Salad
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 each loaf rustic Italian bread preferably one day old
  • 3 each tomatoes cut into large chunks
  • 1 pint yellow cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 each orange pepper large diced
  • 1/2 each red onion sliced
  • 1 each English cucumber halved and sliced
  • 3 tbsp capers rinsed
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil
  • 8 oz ricotta Salata cheese (optional)

Red Wine Vinaigrette

  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 3/4 cup olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat the outdoor grill for at least 10 minutes or pre-heat the stovetop grill pan over medium-high to high heat.
  • Cut the bread into 1-inch-thick slices, generously brush both sides of the bread with olive oil.
  • Grill the bread, getting good grill marks on both sides and set the grilled bread aside.

Red Wine Vinaigrette

  • Whisk the Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, sugar, lemon juice, salt and pepper together in a small bowl.
  • Slowly pour the olive oil into the vinegar mixture and whisk until the dressing comes together and thickens.
  • Stir in the fresh parsley.

Salad

  • Combine the tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, peppers, onions, and cucumbers in a large bowl.
  • While the bread is still warm but not too hot for your fingers, tear it into large pieces and add them to the vegetables.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the top, add the capers and toss everything together to coat the bread.
  • Stir in the basil and crumbled ricotta salata (if using).
  • Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Notes

Let the Panzanella salad sit for 10 minutes to allow the bread cubes to absorb the dressing and then serve.

Black Eyed Pea Salad with Mint and Onions

Originally published in The Blue Zones Kitchen: 100 Recipes to Live to 100
Simple and Hearty Salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb black-eyed peas (or 4, 15-ounce cans, drained)
  • 3 each green onions, tops removed and coarsely chopped
  • 1 each carrot, peeled and grated
  • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 cup mint, chopped
  • 1/2 each red onion, chopped
  • 1 cup greens like spinach, baby kale, or sweet dandelion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper (optional)
  • dill (optional for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • If using dried black-eyed peas, place them in a pot and cover with water.
  • Bring to a boil; then reduce to a simmer and cover with a lid, tilting lid slightly to let some steam escape.
  • Cook for an hour, or until peas are tender.
  • While black-eyed peas are still hot and steaming, mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl, tossing to combine.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • If using canned black-eyed peas, just drain, rinse, and heat on stovetop over medium heat with all the other ingredients until warmed through (5-6 minutes).
  • Garnish with dill, if using.

Notes

Serve warm or cold.

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