Clam Linguini

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, chopped. 12 baby clams, in shell ½ cup white wine or chicken stock ½ cup clams, chopped 1 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped ½ cup...

Arancini (Italian Stuffed Rice Balls)

2 T butter 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 1/2 cups Arborio Rice 4 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup tomato sauce 1/2 cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup peas 1 large egg 1/4 cup bread crumbs pinch of salt and pepper 4 oz...

Caputo’s Alfrdo Sauce

1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted European butter, preferably Plugra brand. 1 1/2 cups heavy or whipping cream 1 3/4 cups grated Parmgiano Reggiano or Grana Padano freshly ground black pepper, to taste Place butter in...

Chicken N Dumplings or Oven Pot Pie

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast 2 tablespoons butter 1 package chicken gravy mix 1 cup milk 1/2 cup sour cream 3-4 cups mixed vegetables (about 1 pound bag frozen mixed vegetables) 1 can (4 oz.) sliced...

Spanakopita (Greek Spinach and Cheese Pie)

1 cup (4 oz.) low fat feta cheese (6 grams fat or less per 1 oz.), finely crumbled 1 cup nonfat cottage cheese 1/4 cup (1 oz.) fresh grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup (2 oz.) grated Frigo Truly Light Mozzarella (2 grams...

Beef Tenderloins with Red Wine Sauce

2 8 oz. beef tenderloins, about 1 1/2" thick 1 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. coarsely ground pepper 2 T. olive oil 1/2 cup red wine such a zinfandel, cjbernet, or a merlot (a good quality) – drink the remainder...

Triple Chocolate Brownie Sundae

2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup nuts, chopped 1 cup butter, softened but not melted 2 cups sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla 6 eggs chocolate ice cream chocolate syrup whipped...

Chicken Granato with Porcini Marinara

4 4-oz. boneless skinless chicken breasts trimmed of any visible fat 1/2-cup fat free egg substitute or 3 egg whites mixed with 2 tablespoons water 1 recipe Seasoned Italian Bread Crumbs 3/4 cup 4 ounces low fat...