TANGY LIMONCELLO BREAD PUDDINGBread Pudding:Softened butter, for greasing baking dish5 large eggs2/3 c. sugar1/3 c. limoncello1 t. vanilla extract1 t. almond extract1 ¼ c. whole milk1 ¼ c. heavy cream6 c. of cubed bread like brioche (1”cubes)Limoncello Syrup:½ c. limoncello½…
DELIGHTFUL OPEN-FACED CAPRESE SANDWICHESOlive oil1 T. minced garlic8 slices (1/2” thick) crusty Italian bread3 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced1 lb. fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced16-20 medium fresh basil leaves3 T. balsamic vinegarKosher salt, black pepper Prepare grill for medium heat (350-450).Combine…
DIFFERENT CHILI MAC1 (16-oz.) package elbow macaroni2 lbs. ground chuck1 large onion, chopped1-2 fresh jalapenos, seeded and minced, optional3 (15-oz.) cans tomato sauce1 (15-oz.) can Ranch Style Beans, drained2 (1.75-oz.) packages chili seasoning mix2 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheeseSalt, black…
Today’s Gadget is still in keeping with avocados. The FLEXIBLE AVOCADO SLICER is a smart way to slice up everyone’s favorite snack. Whether you are preparing your avocado for guacamole, toast, salad or just to enjoy plain, you will be…
GARLICKY SAUTEED FRESH SPINACH1 ½-2 lbs. fresh baby spinach2 T. good quality olive oil3 T. minced garlicKosher saltBlack pepper1-2 T. butterJuice of 1 lemonZest of 1 lemon In a very large pot (spinach is very large when put into pot…
ANTASTIC LOADED MASHED POTATO CASSEROLEOlive oil1 yellow onion, choppedWarm water, as needed3 lbs. Creamer potatoes by The Little Potato Company (I like the Terrific Trio Variety), cut in half¼ c. butter3 T. cream cheese, softened½ c. milkKosher salt, black pepper…
DILLY-DILLY PICKLE CHICKEN4-6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 2 lbs.)2 c. pickle brine (from a 32-oz. or larger pickle jar)Kosher salt, black pepper½ c. diced dill pickles3 T. chopped fresh dill Season chicken with salt and pepper and place in…
CHEWY GRAHAM CRACKER TOFFEE8 sheet of graham crackersSticks butter1 c. packed light brown sugar1 c. chopped pecans Preheat oven 350.Grease and line 13x9” baking sheet with parchment paper.Break the sheets of crackers on perforated lines into smaller 1x3” rectangles and…
INDULGENT TOMATO CARBONARA12 oz. uncooked dried fettuccine1 c. chopped bacon2 pts. Multicolored cherry tomatoes3 thinly slice shallots2 T. minced garlic3 egg yolks½ c. grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving¼ c. chopped fresh chives¼ c. chopped fresh parsley Cook pasta…
CREAMY VEAL CUTLETS WITH PEARL ONIONS, GARLIC AND MUSHROOMS1 (8-oz.) container multi-colored pearl onions, peeled1 (8-oz.) container whole garlic clovesOlive oilSalt, black pepper1 (8.5-oz.) bottle William Sonoma Dipping Oil (Rosemary/Garlic Flavored)2 fresh rosemary sprigs1 lemon, sliced4 thin veal cutlets (about…