Ingredients 1 (28 oz) can whole tomatoes 2 (28 oz) cans crushed tomatoes 1/4 cup exra virgin olive oil 10-15 cloves garlic salt pepper oregano fresh basil 2 bay leaves (optional) Preparation -Chop garlic fine -Puree tomatoes in food processor (if you like sauce smooth) -Saute garlic in olive oil. DO NOT let garlic color at all. -When you smell the garlic and it starts to stick together a little, tomatoes are ready to be added....
Ingredients 1 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 (1-ounce) package meat marinade 1 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1 (2-pound) flank steak Preparation Combine all ingredients except steak in a large shallow dish, mixing well. Place steak in dish. Cover and refrigerate 3 hours, turning steak occasionally. Remove steak from marinade. Grill 5 inches from hot coals for 7 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness; baste frequently with marinade....
Ingredients 4 T butter 1/2 cup onion, diced 2 quarts chopped mushrooms, use a blend 1/4 cup fennel, sliced 1/2 carrot, peeled, sliced 2 cloves garlic, smashed 2 T tomato paste 1/2 T each fresh chopped sage and thyme 1 medium yukon gold potato, peeled, diced 1 tsp fennel seed, toasted, ground 1 cup dry marsala 2 quarts chicken stock salt and pepper totaste Preparation in a soup pot, over med heat, cook onion in butter until softened....
Ingredients 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 2/3 cup granulated sugar 2 large egg yolks Pinch of salt 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling 1 cup millet flour 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon heavy cream Turbinado sugar, for sprinkling 8 ounces dried figs, stemmed and chopped 1/4 cup tawny port 1/2 vanilla bean, scraped 2 tablespoons light-brown sugar Pinch of salt Preparation Make the dough: Combine butter, granulated sugar, yolks, salt, vanilla, and flours in the bowl of a food processor....
Ingredients Casserole: 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes 1 stick butter 1/2 c granulated sugar 1/3 c milk 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla Topping: 1/2 c white flour 1 c brown sugar 5 tablespooons butter 1 c pecans, coarsely choppped Preparation Peel the sweet potatoes and boil in lightly salted water until tender when pierced with a fork. Drain off the water. Mash the potatoes and check the measure so you have 3 cups or little more when mashed....
Ingredients 4 cloves garlic 2 shallots olive oil handfull fresh flat leaf parsley 2-3 sprigs thyme 2 slices dry bread -milk -1/2 lb ground pork -1/2 lb ground beef -1/4 lb grated parmesan salt & pepper Preparation Peel and chop garlic and challots and cook briefly in a little olive oil. chop parsley and thyme together. soak 2 slices of dry bread, crust removed in a little milk until moist again....
Ingredients 6 medium green bell peppers, or use a variety of colored peppers 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1/2 large yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup) (reserve remaining 1/2 onion for tomorrow night’s recipe) 1 lb. ground chicken, turkey or beef or vegetarian “ground meat” 1/4 cup pine nuts (optional) 1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes 2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning or 1 tsp. dried basil and 1 tsp. dried oregano...
Ingredients 1 lb. medium shrimp (shelled & deveined) 2 T. olive oil 1 - 1 1/2 cups pico de gallo (spiced to your preference) Shredded parmesan (optional) 16 oz. alfredo sauce (Classico brand or homemade) 16 oz. penne or bowtie pasta (cooked) Preparation In large sautee skillet, heat olive oil over med-hi heat. Add shrimp & cook until just pink (approx. 3 min.), being sure to turn shrimp. Add pico de gallo & sautee until onion becomes clear....
Ingredients 3 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 3 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, preferably Mexican 2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 2 cups confectioners' sugar 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Preparation In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together butter and 1 cup confectioners’ sugar on medium speed until smooth....
Ingredients 3 cups pineapple juice 1 bottle (1 liter) ginger ale (4 1/4 cups) 6 cups cranberry-grape drink 1/3 cup fresh lime juice Preparation Pour 1 cup of the pineapple juice into 2 (12-count) star-shaped ice cube trays. Freeze 2 hours or until firm. In large pitcher or punch bowl, stir remaining 2 cups pineapple juice, the ginger ale, cranberry-grape drink and lime juice; stir until well blended. Add ice cube stars....
Ingredients foil muffin liners 12 Vanilla wafers 2- 8 oz pks cream cheese softened ½ C sugar 1 tsp vanilla 2 eggs Preparation Line muffin tin w/foil thingy. Place one vanilla wafer in each liner. Mix cream cheese, vanilla and sugar on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs. Mix well. Pour over wafers filing ¾ full. Bake 25 mins at 325 degrees Remove from pan when cool. Chill. Top with fruit, preserves, nuts, chocolate ....
Ingredients 9 cups cubed, peeled potatoes 3 3/4 cups water 1 1/2 cups celery 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced carrot 1 1/2 to 2 cups brocolli 3/4 cup chopped onion 3 tsp. parsley flakes 3 3/4 tsp. chicken bouillon granuals (or cube) 1 1/2 tsp. salt pepper 4 1/2 cups milk, divided 3/8 cup all purpose flour 1 1/4 lb. velveta, cubed Preparation Combine first 10 ingredients in a large pot....
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice 3 tablespoons cooking oil 1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced thin 1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps sliced 1/2 pound white mushrooms, sliced thin 1/4 teaspoon dried red-pepper flakes 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 6 scallions including green tops, sliced thin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup frozen peas 1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil Preparation 1 Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil....
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups raw macadamias 1 cup of semi dried tomatoes in olive oil 1 Tbsp of saved oil from jar 1/4 cup cold pressed extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup fresh basil or more to taste Preparation Drain the jar of semi dried tomatoes and save a little bit of the oil. Put everything in the food processor and add more oil in order to get the desired consistency....
Ingredients 2 champagne mangoes, ripe & finely chopped 4 slices fresh pineapple, finely chopped 2 oz diced jalapeños, canned 4 tbsp jarred green salsa 2 green onions 1 clove garlic, minced fresh parsley, finely chopped salt splash of olive oil Preparation Finely chop mango, pineapple, green onions, garlic and parsley. Do NOT put in a processor, it will make it mushy. Mix everything together in a bowl. and serve. *My husband likes the freshness of parsley but cilantro works nicely in its place....
Ingredients 2 bay leaves 1 Vadalia onion, sliced thin 2 cloves garlic 2 tbl black pepper, plus additional pepper for seasoning to taste 1/4 cup FRESH thyme 6 sage leaves 1/4 cup dry red wine 2 tbl olive oil 1 beef tenderloin (about 4 lbs) cleaned so that all fat and membrane is removed and the center cut (chateaubriand) is sperrated from the tips. Kosher salt to taste. Preparation In a large bowl, combine the bay leaves, onion, garlic, 2 tbl black pepper, thyme, sage, red wine and olive oil....
Ingredients 2 lbs. wild mushrooms (chanterelles, hedghogs, porcini, black trumpets or a mix) 1 leek, thinly sliced ½ yellow onion, thinly sliced 1 small carrot, thinly sliced ½ stalk celery, thinly sliced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon ground coriander (or 2 tsp. whole) 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar or Ritrovo Black Currant Vinegar 1 sprig thyme, whole 3 tbsp parsley, chopped 1/3 cup chicken stock 2 baguettes, sliced crosswise into ½ inch-thick rounds...
Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 cup (3 ounces) toasted pecans 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 large egg 3/4 cup strained orange marmalade Preparation Whisk together flour and baking powder in a bowl....
Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs ground beef 1 andoiulle sausage, chopped into 1/4 inch chunks 1/4 cup chopped onion 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1/4 cup chopped sun dried tomatoes (bottled in oil) 1/4 cup chopped roasted red bell pepper 1 egg 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs salt and pepper to taste 1 tsp Italian seasonings 1 tsp powdered chicken boullion 3-4 strips of bacon Preparation Combine all ingredients except bacon. Form into a loaf in center of 11x13 pan....
Ingredients Estimated Times Preparation Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 60 mins Servings: 6 2 lbs. Ground meat (85% lean) 1 large onion 2 eggs ½ C breadcrumbs ¼ C orange juice Salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, or your choice of spices Ketchup Chop the onion; sauté till translucent. Mix together the eggs, meat breadcrumbs, and orange juice. Add the spices and half the sautéed onions. Shape the meat into loaves. Spoon the remaining sautéed onions on top of the meatloaf....
