Pasta e Patate I russet potato, large, peeled and diced small 2 celery stalks, washed and diced small ¼ red onion, diced small 2 garlic cloves, peeled and thick sliced 2 tablespoons of olive oil 1lb pasta shells, medium size 7 cups of water 1 1/4 teaspoon of salt 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper […]
Potatoes Au Gratin 2 lbs Russet Potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/8 inch-thick slices 2 ½ cups of Heavy Cream 1 teaspoon of salt 1/8 teaspoon white pepper 1 sprig of fresh Rosemary 4 ounces of Gruyere Cheese, finely shredded ½ onion, cut into two wedges Butter Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees. Add cream, salt,
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Brussel Sprouts 1 pound of brussel sprouts, washed, peeled, and halved ½ pound of bacon, roughly chopped ½ of onion, large dices 2 tablespoons of olive oil ¼ teaspoon of fresh ground black pepper ½ teaspoon of salt Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Toss all the ingredients together. Place on a sheet pan and
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Biscotti 2 cups of flour 1 cup of almonds 1 ¼ cups of sugar 3 eggs, beaten 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash) ½ teaspoon of almond extract 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon 1 teaspoon of baking powder ¼ teaspoon of salt 1 tablespoon of olive oil Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. In a
Hot Dogs Spiral Cut 1 Package of Hot Dogs 1 Package of buns 1 bottle of mustard 1 chop stick Insert the chop stick lengthwise into the center of the hot dog (think corn dog). Begin slicing the hot dog from one end. Roll the dog on a cutting board as you continue to cut
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Raw Putanesca 1 ¼ lb diced, heirloom tomatoes or ripe Roma tomatoes 3 tablespoons of finely diced, red onions 3 cloves of finely chopped, garlic ¼ lb of pitted kalamata olives, halved 2 tablespoons of capers, in brine, rinsed 4 ounces of extra virgin olive oil 1 ounce of white wine vinegar ¼ teaspoon of
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Rolls Royce Ribs: 2lbs- beef short-ribs boneless 3 tablespoons of olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced 1 6oz can of tomato paste 2 cups of red wine or beef broth 2 cups of water Salt and pepper to taste Filling: 8 oz heavy cream 8oz chopped spinach (frozen
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Bolognese Sauce 1 lb of beef or beef/pork combo, chopped 2 stalks of celery, finely diced 1 carrot, finely diced 1 small onion, finely diced 4 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced 2 cans of tomato paste (6oz can) 1 cup of whole milk 3 cups of water 1 cup of dry white wine ¼
Bananas Foster 2 Bananas, sliced on the bias ¼ stick of butter ½ cup of brown sugar 2ounces of dark rum 1 pint of premium vanilla ice cream Over medium heat, melt butter in sauté pan then add brown sugar. Stirring until sugar dissolves. Stir in bananas and stir gently for 1-2 minutes until