Fast Beef Chimichangas

2 1/2 cups shredded microwaveable beef pot roast ** 1 1/2 cups picante sauce 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1 bunch green onions, sliced 8 flour tortillas 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 1/2 cup gratedcheese...

Roasted Pepper and Mascarpone Soup

3 tablespoons garlic flavored olive oil 5 red bell peppers, roasted, peeled, seeded and chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 carrot, chopped 1 pound baking potatoes (about 2), peeled and chopped 2 quarts Chicken Stock or 2 quarts...

Spaghetti Alla Carbonara

1/4 lb. pancetta or bacon 1 small onion, finely diced 1 lb. spaghetti pasta, cooked “al dente,” drained 4 eggs 2 egg yolks 1 cup half & half pinch of salt pinch of pepper 1 cup grated Romano cheese...

Caputo’s Rice with Squash and Beans

2 1/2 cups beef, chicken or mushroom stock 1/2 onion, minced 1T unsalted butter 2T extra virgin olive oil 1lb squash, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch cubes 1 cup Arborio rice salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup dry white wine...

Low Fat Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

1 1/2 cups unbleached flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 heaping tablespoon malted milk powder 1 tablespoon butter flavoring, Butter Buds, Molly McButter, etc. ½ cup brown sugar, firmly packed ½ cup sugar 1/3 cup peanut...

Onion and Portabella Mushroom Soup

4 to 5 medium yellow onions, sliced 3 cloves garlic, 2 minced or pressed 1 lb. fresh Portabella mushrooms, sliced ½ cup light red or dry white wine 8 cups Basic Beef Stock or regular strength beef broth made with beef...

New York Style Pizza

Dough 1 tsp. active dry yeast 2/3 cup warm water (110 degrees) 2 cups all purpose flour 1 tsp. salt 2 T. olive oil oil for bowl Sprinkle yeast over water and let stand 1 minute. Stir until yeast dissolves. In bowl...

Dinosaur Egg Meatloaf

1 pound lean ground beef 1 egg 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs or cracker crumbs 3/4 cup milk 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 clove garlic 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon grated onion 8 ounces block or...