Ingredients For the basil oil About 12 basil leaves, roughly chopped 1 garlic clove, minced ½ teaspoon grated lemon zest ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil Kosher salt and fresh gound black pepper For the pasta 1 pound spaghetti or parpadelle 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ½ pound small zucchini, thinly sliced Kosher salt […]
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound ground sirloin 8 ounces ground pork 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 sweet Italian sausage out of casing 1 medium onion, diced 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon dried fennel seeds 1/4 cup dry white wine One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, with juice 1/2 cup whole milk Kosher […]
Ingredients 1 box Orecchiette pasta, cooked( 1/2 cup pasta water reserved) 1 bunch Swiss chard 1 lb turkey sausage, ground 1/3 cup ricotta cheese 2 TBSP olive oil 1TBSP butter Pecorino Romano cheese Salt and pepper Crushed red pepper 1/2 cup chicken stock Directions Separate the chard leaves from the stems and cut both into […]
Ingredients: 12 ounces Arborio rice 20 ounces vegetable stock, hot 1 large shallot, chopped 2 Tbs. Butter, divided 2 ounces white wine (Pecorino would be best) 3 ounces parmesan cheese, freshly grated 4 ounces whole summer truffle Directions: Cook the chopped shallot with 1 tablespoon of butter until it becomes translucent, about 3 minutes. Add […]
A low, steady simmer is the key to this braise, so keep an eye on the pot. A great trip to The Butcher’s Block on 17th Street inspired me to make a dish reminiscent of my visits to Florence Italy. Nice idea to make ahead and just cook the pasta before service. Ingredients 1 1 […]
Ingredients 1 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup minced shallots 2 tablespoons fresh lemon 2 tablespoons whipping cream 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces 2/3 cup chopped seeded plum tomato 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley ½ cup chopped red or purple peppers 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1 1/2 cups hot cooked […]
Ingredients: 1 box (8 ounces) cannelloni or manicotti pasta (about 12 shells) 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese 1 cup Farmer’s cheese1 cup sundried tomatoes with juice 3/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus 1/4 cup for sprinkling 1 eggs 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves ¼ cup fresh parsley minced 1 pound precooked large shrimp- remove […]
Yield: 6 servings Ingredients Ingredients For the Filling: 1 cup crumbled goat cheese 1/2 cup finely chopped toasted walnuts 1/2 cup minced fresh basil 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon minced lemon peel 3 large pasta sheets Note- I prefer buying a fresh local brand- in Sarasota, Fl. I […]
Ingredients Sweet potato sauce 1 large sweet potato 2/3 cup milk 2 cups uncooked gluten free gnocchi (Fresh Market) 1 tablespoon pine nuts 1 teaspoon rubbed sage 1 tablespoon butter 1 garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon olive oil 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Additional shredded Parmesan cheese, optional Directions […]
(Adapted from Cuisine at Home) Serves 4 Ingredients (For the tomatoes): 2 Tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 TBSP. olive oil 2 teaspoons minced shallots ½ tsp. Dijon mustard 2 cups halved grape tomatoes Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste 2 Tablespoons thinly sliced basil Directions Whisk together white vinegar, olive oil, shallots and […]
