Ahi Tuna: 4 6-8 ounce ahi tuna filets Paul Prudhomme Blackening Spice 1 16-ounce package pre-cooked polenta, cut into 1/2 inch slices 1/2 cup canola oil Pour the blackening spice onto a plate and press the tuna gently...
Spaghetti alla Margherita (w/basil & tomatoes)
1 lb. imported spaghetti cooked “al dente”, drained (reserve 1 C. water from pasta pot) 1/4 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 10 large Roma tomatoes, coarsely chopped 1 T. sugar 1 tsp. salt 1/2...
Marinated Tomatoes
4 to 5 tomatoes, peeled and quartered 2 Tbl. apple cider vinegar* 2 Tbl. sugar 2 Tbl. oil 1 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. black pepper 1/2 tsp. dried basil OR 1 tsp. fresh basil 2 Tbl. parsley, chopped 1 cove garlic, minced Peel...
Couscous with Protabella Mushrooms and Sun Dried Tomatoes and Spicy Italian Shishkabobs
olive oil cooking spray or plain 2 oz. Sun-dried tomatoes (3/4 of 3 oz. package) 1 1/2 cups sliced and chopped Portabella Mushrooms 1/8 cup white wine – optional 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 cup boiling water to soften sun...
Italian Pasta Salad
2 cups fusilli or rotelle pasta 1/2 cup ripe olives, thinly sliced 2 oz. Sun-dried tomatoes (3/4 of 3 oz. package), thinly sliced 1/2 medium fresh roasted red bell pepper, peeled, seeded, and chopped – optional...
Baked Salmon with Julienne Vegetables
1/4 cup butter, softened 3 Tbl. Heinz 57 Sauce 1/2 tsp. garlic, roasted and chopped 1/2 tsp. parsley, chopped 1 tsp. fresh basil, chopped 2 Tbl. olive oil 1/4 cup yellow squash, julienned 1/4 cup leeks, julienned 1/4...
French Rice
2 cups instant rice 1 can French onion soup (undiluted) 2 cans water chestnuts (drain and discard liquid) 2 cans mushrooms (save liquid) 1 Tbl. butter 1/2 cup sliced almonds 1. In a microwave safe bowl, mix soup and...
Pumpkin Biscuits
2-2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp. salt 3 Tbl. baking powder 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp. ground allspice 1/3 cup cold butter 3/4 cup pumpkin (canned or cooked and...
Pumpkin Pie Surprise
Easy Pie Crust 1 1/2 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoon sugar 2 Tablespoons milk 1/2 cup cooking oil In a 9 inch pie plate, combine flour, salt, and sugar. Stir well. Mix oil and milk together. Add all at once...
Stuffed Sugar Pumpkin
1 recipe Curried Brown Rice and Current Stuffing 1 4 to 5 lb. pumpkin 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon garlic powder Prepare stuffing 1. Preheat oven to 350. Mix salt and garlic powder in a small bowl. Cut top from pumpkin...

