6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 3/4 cup buttermilk 1/3 cup plain yogurt 1/4 cup honey 3 tablespoons coarse ground Dijon-style mustard 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried leaves) 1/2 teaspoon...
Italian Pasta Salad w/ Sausage & Basil
2 cups fusilli or rotelle pasta 1/2 cup ripe olives, thinly sliced 2 oz. sun-dried tomatoes (3/4 of 3 oz. pkg), thinly sliced 1/2 medium yellow pepper, thinly sliced or chopped 1/2 small red or white onion sliced in...
Oreo Brownies
1/2 cup butter 3 ounces baking chocolate 2 eggs 1 cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon double acting baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¾ cup Oreo cookies, crushed 2 cups brown sugar Melt butter and...
Artichokes with Red Pepper Aioli (Gaylic Based Mayonnaise)
4 large artichokes 2 lemons water 1 T. salt 1 cup mayonnaise (low fat is fine, too) 1 whole roasted red pepper 1 large clove garlic 1/4 cup fresh basil 1/4 cup olive oil Place artichokes on work surface. Cut off stem at...
Caputo’s Jumpin Jambalaya
1/4 cup oil, lard Of bacon drippings 1 heaping teaspoon brown sugar 1 fryer chicken, cooked, cut up and bonea 1-1/2 lbs sausage Trinity:(Next three items) 4 cups chopped onions (yellow) 2 cups chopped celery 2 cups...
Cheesy Monkey Bread with Creamy Tomato Soup
Cheesy Monkey Bread 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (Colby and Monterey Jack blend nice with a sharp cheddar) 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional) 3...
Portobello Mushroom-Vegetable Sandwich
2 tablespoons mayonnaise ½ teaspoon capers, finely chopped, with juice juice of ½ lemon ½ tablespoon parsley, chopped 2 portobello mushrooms, cleaned and ribbed 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 slices red onion 2 slices...
Caprese Salad with Fresh Tomatoes, Basil and Mozzarella
4 cups mixed greens 4 large beefsteak tomatoes, sliced 4 yellow tomatoes, sliced 1 cup fresh basil leaves 8 oz. fresh mozzarella balls, sliced salt pepper 1/4 cup olive oil Place greens on large serving platter. Place...
Zucchini-Coconut Bars
¾ cup butter or margarine ½ cup granulated sugar ½ cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon salt 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour ¾ cup flaked coconut ¾ cup raisins ¾ cup dates...
Yakitori
1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 cup mirin sweet rice wine* 1/2 cup sake* or dry sherry 1/2 cup light soy sauce 1 large clove garlic, minced or pressed 1 tablespoon minced ginger 1 ½ lb. lean top sirloin steak well trimmed of fat...
