Caramel Apple Bread Pudding in Pumpkin

5” – 6” diameter pumpkin or round squash 6 large eggs 2 cups half and half 1 cup sour cream 6 large croissants 4 T. butter 1 large or 2 medium apples (Granny Smith, Pippin, Honeycrisp), cored and thinly sliced ½ cup...

Caputo’s Spicy Feta & Potato Salad

2 lb. Red Potatoes 3 T Fresh Garlic, minced 1 lb. Roasted Peppers (sweet & spicy variety) ½ lb. Cubed Greek Feta (50% sheep/50% goat milk) ½ cup Condiment grade extra virgin olive oil Boil potatoes in lightly...

Cheddar & Chive Biscuits

1 2/3 cups flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons cold butter 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives 3/4 cup buttermilk or sour milk (see...

Italian Meatball Sandwiches

BASIC MARINARA 1 cup dry white or a light bodied red wine 2 6 oz. cans tomato paste 1 28 oz. can ready cut roma or regular tomatoes or 2 lb. fresh roma or regular tomatoes, peeled and seeded 1 medium red or yellow...

Shrimp and Lobster Bisque

2 tablespoons onion, chopped fine 2 tablespoons celery, chopped fine 2 tablespoons carrots, chopped fine ½ tablespoon garlic, chopped fine 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup water ¼ cup sherry ½ cup brandy ½ teaspoon paprika...

Scampi and Linguine in Creamy Tomato Sauce

Sauce 3 T. butter 3 T. flour 3 cups whole milk ½ tsp. kosher salt ¼ tsp. white pepper 2 T. tomato paste 2 cups green peas, thawed 1 lb. linguine or other long thin pasta, cooked “al dente”, drained In a medium saucepan...

Caputo’s Alto Adige Speck & Cream Pasta

1 lb. Tagliatelle (or any long egg pasta) ½ cup extra virgin olive oil ¾ cup onion finely chopped ¼ lb. Italian Speck (smoked prosciutto) chopped 8 oz. Heavy Cream 2 T Fresh Herbs finely chopped (oregano or thyme) sea...

Roast Pork and Red Cabbage

1 medium onion, chopped 1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional) 2 tablespoons butter 1 head red cabbage, about 2 1/2 pounds 1/3 cup brown sugar, or to taste 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1 teaspoon ground...

Cape Hatteras Clam Chowder

Olive oil cooking spray 3 large cloves garlic, pressed or minced 1 onion, chopped 1 cup chopped celery (3 stocks) 3 carrots, sliced 3 medium potatoes pealed and diced ½ teaspoon thyme ¼ teaspoon dried oregano 4 cups...

Meatball Stroganoff Casserole

1/2 pound lean ground beef 1/4 cup All Bran cereal 3 tablespoons milk 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 clove crushed garlic 2 packets dry beefy onion soup mix 6 ounces egg noodles 1...