Vincenzo’s Penne with Radicchio & Arugula

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 4 oz. pancetta, sliced 1/4 inch thick, then cut in large dice 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 lb. penne pasta 2 cups arugula, chopped coarsley 2 cups radicchio, cored and chopped coarsley...

Star Spangled Banner Cake

1 white cake mix (18 oz.) 3 eggs whites 1 1/4 cups milk 1/3 cup oil red & blue food color 1 recipe butter cream frosting (below) red, white & blue cake sprinkles Pre-heat oven to 3500 F. Combine cake...

Halibut with Almond-Chili Cream

¼ cup blanched almonds, non-roasted ½ cup flour salt and pepper to taste 2 6-ounce halibut filets, skinless and boneless ½ c buttermilk 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 tablespoon white onions, finely chopped ½ cup heavy...

Seafood Provencale Pasta

1/2 pound butter 2 large tomatoes – diced 1 cup basil – chopped 6 cloves garlic 4 cups mushrooms – quartered 2 shallots – chopped 1/4 cup sliced black olives Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup...

Caesar Pasta Salad With Grilled Chicken

3 cups fusilli or rotelle or other salad pasta ¾ lb. skinless boneless chicken breasts or chicken tenders with tendons removed and lightly seasoned with oregano, garlic, powder and lemon pepper or salt and pepper and...

End of Summer Ratatouille

Parsley Mixture 1 bunch fresh parsley 1 red onion, thinly sliced 4 cloves garlic, slivered 1 T. kosher salt 1 tsp. ground black pepper 1/2 cup olive oil Combine in a bowl. Vegetables 1/4 cup olive oil 1 medium eggplant...

Oven Omelet

3/4 cup salsa 2 cups shredded cheese of choice* 1 cup filling ingredients of choice* 6 large eggs 8 ounces sour cream tomato wedges, optional garnish black olives, optional garnish Pre-heat oven to 350 F. Butter a deep...

Jack-o-Lantern Cake

1 prepared cake mix 4-6 cups powder sugar 1/2 cup butter 1/4 cup milk food color Assorted candies for face * Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and flour two matching 3-cup oven safe round mixing bowls with sloping sides...

Pumpkin Panna Cotta

1/2 cup sugar (for caramel) 2 cups cream 1 cup fresh pumpkin puree 1 cup sugar About 1 tablespoon gelatin 1 vanilla bean 8 tablespoons water Combine 1/2 cup sugar with water in a pan; bring it slowly to boil until the...