Roast Pork with Autumn Vegetables

2-3 lb. boneless pork loin roast 2 T. olive oil 1 T. dried Italian seasoning 1 T. dried sage 1 tsp. dried fennel seeds 1 tsp. coarse pepper 2 cloves garlic, cut into slivers 1 large onion, thinly sliced 2 Granny Smith...

Caputo’s Cheese & Chile Tart

1 T butter 6 to 8 pasilla chiles, roasted and peeled (you may substitute poblanos or Anaheims) 1/4 cup onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced salt to taste 3/4 lb. shredded mozzarella, swiss, fontina, cheddar, Monterey...

Pumpkin Pie Fudge

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 2/3 cup evaporated milk 1/2 cup mashed pumpkin (canned) 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1 package (12 ounces) vanilla flavored baking...

Sweet Pepper Ahi Tuna Salad

1 8 ounce piece Ahi tuna filet 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon fresh, cracked black pepper 1 sweet red pepper, whole 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 4 cups mixed baby greens 4 pieces blanched...

Fresh Plum Crostata (Rustic Plum Tart)

Crust 2 cups flour 4 oz. cold butter 4 oz. cold shortening 1 tsp. salt 1 T. sugar 4-6 oz. iced water In a bowl, combine the flour, butter, shortening, salt and sugar with pastry cutter until butter is the size of peas...

Alphabet Bread Sticks

2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 ounce fresh Parmesan cheese, grated (1/4 cup) 1 package (6.5 ounces) pizza crust mix 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/2 cup hot water All-purpose flour 1 garlic clove 1 can (8...

Captuo’s Ligurian Walnut Sauce

1/2 lb. walnut kernals (blanched and papery skin removed) 1/3 cup pinenuts, toasted 1 clove garlic, chopped 2 1/2 T parsley or marjoram, chopped salt to taste 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup ricotta Cop the walnuts and...