Ingredients 12 ounces (1 box) jumbo pasta shells (approximately 36 shells) 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for greasing baking sheet 6 ounces thinly sliced pancetta, diced 2 teaspoons dried crushed red pepper flakes 2 garlic cloves, minced 5 cups marinara sauce 2 (15-ounce) containers whole milk ricotta cheese 1 1/3 cups grated Parmesan 4 large egg yolks 3 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves 3 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves...
Ingredients 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 large leek (white and pale-green parts only), halved lengthwise, cut into 1/2-inch-thick half-moons, and rinsed well 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 box (10 ounces) frozen lima beans, thawed 6 ounces okra, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds 3 cups fresh corn kernels (about 6 ears) 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano or marjoram Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper...
Ingredients 1/3 cup dark-brown sugar 2/3 cup white granulated sugar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1 1/4 and 1 1/2 pounds walnut, pecan halves, whole peeled hazelnuts, almonds or combination of raw nuts 1 egg white, room temperature Preparation Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Mix sugars, salt, cayenne, and cinnamon, making sure there are no lumps; set aside. Beat egg white until frothy but not stiff....
Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1 egg, beaten 1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 8oz. package cream cheese 3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon dry thyme Preparation Combine beef, egg, breadcrumbs, onion, 1/4 teaspoon salt and nutmeg in a large bowl. Form into 1 inch meatballs....
Ingredients 2 (15-1/2 ounce) cans whole or sliced beets, canned with salt, beet juices drained and combined with water to make 3-1/4 cups liquid 1/2 cup sugar Fresh lemon juice, to taste Pinch white pepper 2 envelopes plain gelatin Ready-to-serve mixed field greens for salad Creme fraiche or sour cream Fresh dill, finely chopped Preparation Drain the beets, shred them on the large holes of a box grater or in a food processor, place in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate....
Ingredients 1 quart of Dill Pickles (Whole) 2 1/2 cups of sugar 1 ounce of any red pepper sauce such as Tabasco. Preparation Take a regular quart of pickles and drain the juice off the pickles. Slice the pickles into thick slices (about 1/4" - 1/2" slices) Add the sugar and red pepper sauce Let it set for 5 days. Shake or invert the jar at least twice a day to insure an even coating....
Ingredients 1 lb spagetti 3 eggs 3 tb butter 1 lb mozzarella 3/4 lb genoa salami 24 oz can of pureed tomatoes Parmigiano cheese to taste Preparation Cook the spagetti al dente and take out to strain. While still warm, add the butter and some parmigiana cheese to taste. Work in well with your hands. Allow the pasta to cool. Once cool, mix in the eggs with the pasta and put aside....
Ingredients 1 pound dry spaghetti 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 ounces pancetta or slab bacon, cubed or sliced into small strips 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 large eggs 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for serving Freshly ground black pepper 1 handful fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped Preparation Directions Prepare the sauce while the pasta is cooking to ensure that the spaghetti will be hot and ready when the sauce is finished; it is very important that the pasta is hot when adding the egg mixture, so that the heat of the pasta cooks the raw eggs in the sauce....
Ingredients Lebanese bread refried beans cheddar cheese, shredded spanish onion 1 clove garlic, minced sour cream guacamole tomatoes, diced olive oil taco seasoning Preparation Quantities are as desired - feel free to adapt. Prepare the Lebanese bread and spread the base with refried beans. Dice the onion, tomatoes, etc. Sauté onion briefly with garlic over high heat in a teaspoon of olive oil. Place pizza on a baking pan sprayed lightly with olive oil and top with the onion....
Ingredients 1 whole chicken (3 1/2 to 4 pounds) 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 1 1/2 teaspoons chunky sea salt 6 slices rustic bread (from about 1/2 loaf), 3/4 inch thick 1 cup fresh Thai or regular basil leaves 1 cup fresh mint leaves 1 lemon, halved Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cut chicken along backbone on 1 side with kitchen shears and open it like a book. Turn over and press to lay flat....
Ingredients Ingredients: 6 Tbsp of water 2 Tbsp of olive oil 3 Tbsp of Chato Loco Mango Jalapeno Jelly 1 Onion diced 15 medium size Shrimps Preparation Preparation In a large skillet heat up the oil over medium heat, add the diced onions, sautee for 2 minutes, add the shrimp let it cook for 2 minutes add the mango jalapeno jelly keep turning the shrimp add a pinch of salt and pepper and serve over rice....
Ingredients 2 bags frozen butternut squash (40 oz) 4 eggs 1-1/2 cups sugar 1 cup flour 1/ teaspoon salt 2 yolks 1/2 cup butter (1 stick) 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk (not sweetened condensed) Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees Grease a bundt pan thoroughly. Cook butternut squash according to instructions, mash & set aside Beat eggs in a deep bowl Add remaining ingredients, including the squash Beat until smooth Fill bundt pan (should come approx....
Ingredients 2 small heads cauliflower 2 cups water 1 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed 1 teaspoon coriander seed 3 tablespoons canola oil 1 teaspoon ginger, freshly ground 1 teaspoon garlic, finely grated 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chopped tomatoes 1 medium green serrano chili, cut lengthwise in quarters 1/2 teaspoon cayenne 2 tablespoons cilantro, minced Preparation Place cut cauliflower in saucepan with water and 1/2 tsp salt....
Ingredients 2 whole fresh striped bass (2 pounds each), cleaned and dried 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 medium onion (about 8 ounces), halved and cut into half-moons 1 piece (2 inches) peeled fresh ginger, cut into thin matchsticks 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 1 bunch scallions, trimmed and chopped (about 1 cup) 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, chopped 1 1/4 pounds Japanese sweet potatoes and/or regular sweet potatoes, peeled and halved lengthwise...
Ingredients 4 medium orange bell peppers 1 package (8.8 oz) microwavable Spanish style rice 1 lb ground beef round 1/2 cup refrigerated chopped celery, pepper and onion (from 8-oz container) 1 can (8 oz) roasted garlic tomato sauce 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 bag (8 oz) shredded Italian pasta cheese or shredded Italian cheese blend Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Cut thin slice from stem end of each bell pepper to remove top....
Ingredients 3 tbsp fresh lime juice 2 tsp honey 1/2 tsp dijon mustard 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 2 tsp olive oil 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce 1 cup chopped peeled cucumber 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper 1/2 cup thinly sliced radish 2 tbsp chives 1/2 cup avacado Preparation Combine first five ingredients in a small bowl. Gradually add oil, stirring with a whisk. Combine lettuce and other ingredients in a large bowl....
Ingredients 14 oz can diced tomatoes 2 tsp sherry vinegar Pinch saffron threads 4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves Kosher salt and black pepper 1/4 cup flour 2 1/2 tbs olive oil 1/2 lb chorizo, cut into 1/2 inch dice 3 large cloves garlic, smashed 15 oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 tbsp fresh thyme Preparation Puree tomatoes and their juices, the vinegar, saffron, and 1/2 cup water in a blender or food processor....
Ingredients 1 ¾ cups flour ½ cup margarine/butter soft 1 teasp. Baking powder 2 large eggs ¾ teasp. Ground cinnamon 1 teasp. Vanilla extract ½ teasp. Baking soda ¾ cup buttermilk ½ teasp. Salt 1 cup sugar ½ teasp. Ginger ½ teasp. Nutmeg Dates pinch of cloves Walnuts Preparation 1.In bowl mix flour and all the spices 2.In large bowl, beat sugar and margarine until creamy. Add eggs, vanilla. Then add flour mixture and buttermilk until smooth....
Ingredients 1lb 80/20 ground chuck 6 slices of bacon 1 cup of shredded cheddar 1 med. size red onion 3-4 cloves garlic 3 tbsp of pickled jalapeños 3/4 cup BBQ sauce Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce 1 package onion soup mix Season Salt (Tony Chachere) Preparation Put all the ground beef in a mixing bowl. Cook the bacon halfway through and cut into small pieces (preferably diced). Dice the onion, garlic and jalapeños....
Ingredients 1/2 cup tahini, well stirred 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/8 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt Preparation Whisk the tahini, lemon juice,1/4 cup water, paprika, and salt in a medium bowl until smooth and combined. This will keep in the refrigerator for two to three days.
