Labor Day Salads

Black Bean Corn Salad 2 cups grilled chicken, steak, or pork 1 tomato, chopped 2 cups cooked corn (approx 15 oz. can) 1 can black beans 1 1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, diced 1 avocado 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, snipped...

Dark Chocolate Mousse Pie

1 recipe prepared Light Chocolate Cookie Crust (see below) Chocolate Mousse Filling: 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 1-cup fat free half and half or skim milk ½ cup nonfat skim milk 1 envelope...

Caputo’s Farro Soup

8 oz. pancetta or bacon, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 1 lb. Roma tomatoes, peeled and chopped 6 cups beef or chicken stock 2 T fresh marjoram or oregano, chopped 1 T fresh thyme, leaves only 1/4...

Baked Chili Rellenos

2 cans (7 oz each) whole green chilies 1 cup mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese, shredded 1/2 pound cooked turkey, thinly sliced or shredded 2 tablespoons flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup milk 3 eggs 1/2 cup cheddar...

Chocolate and Hazelnut Tart

Crust: 2 cups flour 2 T. sugar 1 stick (4 oz.) butter 4 oz. Crisco 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2-4 oz. iced water Combine flour and sugar in processor. Add butter and Crisco and cut in, using on and off pulse...

Safety Tips For Deep Fried Turkey

1. Heat Oil to 350 – 375 degrees for about 1 hour 2. Cook in a safe location Select an area that is far away from flammable materials. Do not deep fry on the deck or near the house. Never attempt to deep fry...

Stuffing

1/4 pound bacon, chopped 3/4 cup butter 2 cups chopped celery 1 cup chopped onion 16 cups soft, stale bread cubes* 1-2 tablespoons rubbed sage, or poultry seasoning 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup dried...

Ganache Recipes

Dark Chocolate Ganache 5 oz chocolate, chopped 5 oz heavy cream Heat cream to a simmer and then pour over chocolate. Whisk until smooth. White Chocolate Ganache 7 oz white chocolate 5 oz heavy cream 2 limes, zested and...

Turkey Fettuccine

1 1/2 cups turkey meat 2 thick slices raw bacon or pancetta (Italian bacon) 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup frozen peas 2 tablespoons fresh basil, shredded 1 tablespoon Italian parsley, chopped...