Majestique Recipe! Bowtie Pasta & Spinach!

This recipe was shared with me by my good friend Ryan (thanks girl!)! We love it so much.. it is quick, easy, and filling! I decided to share it with my blog friends because a few of them have growing boys with appetites to match! This will make a great after school snack! Also, with summer approaching, this also makes a terrific side dish! ENJOY!

Bowtie Pasta and Spinach!
(For Gluten Free option, use Gluten Free Pasta)
30 minutes Prep and Cook Time combined.
Makes 12 servings!

1 (12oz.) Package Bowtie or Penne Pasta
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
6 Slices of Bacon Chopped
2 Tablespoons minced Garlic
1 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes
1 bunch fresh chopped spinach (or 1 cups frozen, rinsed, and drained chopped spinach)
Salt & Parmesan Cheese

1. Boil Pasta in lightly salted water- add pasta and cook until tender and ready.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in medium skillet, add bacon and FRY!
3. Add Garlic to skillet; stir fry with bacon for about 1 minute.
4. Stir in tomatoes, cook until heated through.
5. Place spinach in colander and drain the hot pasta over it so it wilts.
6. Transfer to large serving bowl and toss with remaining olive oil.
7. Add bacon, garlic, and tomato mixture.
8. Add a pinch of salt if needed.
9. Garnish with Grated Parmesan Cheese.

Serve warm, at room temperature or chilled!

Majestique's DELICOUS Turkey Sausage Patties!!!!

TURKEY SAUSAGE PATTIES! ~ Promoting a healthy heart and healthy eating!

Believe it or not, I catch a LOT of flack from my southern relatives because I do not eat beef or pork. I hear it everytime I visit and meal time comes around. First question... "are you Muslim"... answer.. "NO.... I just recognize that our family has a history of diabetes and hypertension...and I want to curve my chances of battling those diseases.. if I can by eating healthier". Sometimes, I believe that some people are offended... "oh, you're too good to eat what we have!" or "Pork ain't never hurt nobody!!! Look at me.. I'm fit" But the difference in our grandparents eating that way and us eating that way is they were a lot more active than we are. They ate from the farm.. but they worked the farm... therefore, working all of the calories and moving the harmful toxins out. WE... eat that same way, but then sit in front of a television.. or worse.. take a nap! SO.... in lieu of ALLLLLLLL the comments I receive from my "pork and beef" eaters.. I still say... Don't knock it until you TRY IT!!! It's a lifestyle change... and it may not be for everyone.. but I will continue to share healty recipes I come across!!!! So.. in Memory of my Uncle Eddie.. here's a good one!!!!



1 pound Ground turkey meat
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground pepper
1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage or 1/4 teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, allspice or mace
olive oil for frying


In large bowl, combine turkey meat and all ingredients except olive oil.
Mix well and Shape mixture into patties about 1/2 inch thick.
In a large frying pan over medium heat, warm a thin film of olive oil.
Fry the patties, turning once, until golden and cooked through. about 7 minutes on each side.
Serve Immediately!

(I actually serve my turkey sausage patties with rice and collard greens for dinner! YUMMMMMY) ~ and by the way... I've been beef and pork free for 15 years... and I FEEL GREAT!!!!!!!!!!

Majestique Cookout Recipes!!! ~ Citrus Balsamic Grill Chicken & Zesty Italian Vinaigrette!

EASY, QUICK and Delicious!
This is a tradition with my family especially when we're on holiday and a great alternative to the "regular" BBQ chicken! It's tasty with a zing!!! No perservatives!


Citrus Balsamic Grill
(4 servings)

1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4cup Worcestershire sauce
3 tbsps balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp. Chopped garlic
2 ½lbs chicken (thawed)

Combine all ingredients and mix well
marinate chicken for 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator
Grill when ready!!!

(I usually make cuts through the middle of the raw chicken to ensure thorough seasoning and doneness!)

Another GREAT Marinade Recipe to Try...

Zesty Italian Vinaigrette

¼ cup apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp. Minced fresh garlic
1 tsp. Dried parsley flakes
¾ tsp. Sugar
¾ tsp. Dry mustard
1 tsp. Salt
1/8 tsp. Ground pepper

Whisk all ingredients together until well blended.
Keep refrigerated for up to 4 weeks.

Variation- Add ¼ cup soy sauce to recipe and use as marinade for fish and poultry.