Chicken Pomodoro

2 large, ripe tomatoes, blanched, seeded and peeled 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 ounces white wine or chicken stock 2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped 1 teaspoon fresh oregano...

Fruit Salad

Fruit of choice (1 cup or 1 whole fruit per person) * Variety of cheese (2-4 ounces per person) ** 4 ounces ricotta cheese 2 tablespoons honey or corn syrup 1 orange fresh mint crusty bread or crackers, optional Prepare...

Barbecued Brisket

2 tablespoons pickling spice 1 tablespoon kosher salt ½ tablespoon fresh ground black pepper 2-3 pound brisket ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons liquid smoke 1 small yellow onion, cut into 8ths 2 medium carrots...

Almond Apricot Custard Pie

Crust 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 cup finely ground almonds 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/4 tsp. salt 1 stick butter, chilled and cut into small pieces 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/4 cup iced water Place all ingredients except water in...