1 lg onion, chopped 5 T extra virgin olive oil 1 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, washed, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes 1 T fresh grated ginger pinch of saffron (optional) 1 t paprika 1 t cinnamon pinch of cayenne pepper...
Fruits and Nuts Stuffed Pork Loin
Stuffing 2 oz. butter 1 onion, diced 4 cups cubed white bread 1 cup dried fruits and nuts (found in bulk or packaged) 1 large apple, peeled, cored and chopped 1 tsp. dried thyme 1 cup milk salt and pepper to taste 3-4...
Chicago Style Stuffed Pizza
1 tablespoon sugar 1 1/4 cup warm water 2 teaspoons active dry yeast 2 1/2 cups flour 1/3 cup yellow cornmeal 1 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 pound cooked meat (sausage, ham, pepperoni, etc.) fruit or vegetables of choice...
Risotto with Pancetta and Mushrooms
4 paper-thin slices of pancetta or bacon (about 2 ounces) 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1/2 pound mixed mushrooms, inch as field and Portobellos, thickly sliced 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 teaspoon finely...
Candied Pecan-Apple Salad
2 egg whites 3 tablespoons brown sugar ½ cup pecan halves 2 cups mixed baby greens 1 green apple, cored and diced 2 tablespoons Gorgonzola cheese Mix the egg whites and brown sugar together until well-blended. Add the...
Roasted Autumn Squash Risotto
2 lbs. butternut or banana squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2" pieces 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tsp. kosher salt 2 T. olive oil 2 T. butter 2 leeks, white part only, thinly sliced 2 cups Arborio rice 6 cups chicken...
Caputo’s Halibut with Basil Tomato Sauce
1/4 lb. butter 1 shallot 4 4oz. halibut fillets 2 cups tomatoes – diced 2 Tbs. fresh basil – chopped 1 clove garlic – minced 2 cups white wine 1/4 cup butter salt and pepper to taste In skillet add...
Stuffed Meat Manicotti With Portabella Mushroom Marinara
olive oil cooking spray 2 large cloves fresh garlic, pressed or minced 1 medium red or yellow onion, chopped 2 cups sliced Portabella mushrooms 1 red bell pepper chopped 2 6-oz. cans tomato paste 1 28-oz. can ready cut...
Poached Salmon with Garden Relish
Salmon Preparation 1/2 gallon of water 1 teaspoon of salt 2 – six to eight ounce boneless, skinless salmon filets Bring water to a boil and add salt. Add salmon filets and cook for six minutes. Remove for water...
Beet Chocolate Raspberry Hazelnut Indulgence
3 3/4 C. Softasilk cake flour 1 3/4 C. unsalted butter, plus 2 tbsp melted 3 tbsp honey 3 C. baker’s sugar 3/4 C. sour cream 6 eggs, beaten 1 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 C. cocoa 3 tsp. soda 3 tsp. vanilla 1 1/2 C. beets...
