Caputo’s Arugula and Taleggio Risotto

4 cups vegetable or chicken stock, simmering on stove 1/3 cup unsalted butter 1 T extra virgin olive oil 8 shallot, finely chopped 1 1/2 cups Arborio or carnaroli rice 1/2 cup white wine 2 cups arugula, chopped coarsley...

Sour Cream Sugar Cookies

1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup sour cream 2 eggs 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 3 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt Frosting, sprinkles, and other...

Chocolate Chip Meringue Kisses

3 large egg whites warmed to room temperature 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/8 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa, divided 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate mini chips 1/4 teaspoon vanilla...

Rigatoni Pesto with Orange Balsamic Chicken

2 six ounce chicken breasts, boneless & skinless 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar juice of one orange 1 teaspooon orange zest 1 clove garlic, crushed salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil Combine all of...

Italian Lemon Cookies

3 1/2 cups flour 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder 3 large eggs 1/2 cup sugar 4 oz. (1 stick) butter, softened grated zest of 1 lemon 1/2 cup whole milk 2 tsp. vanilla extract 2 cups powdered sugar 3-4 T. orange juice colored...

Raisin Filled Cookies

3 cups raisins or dates 3/4 cup white sugar 3 tablespoons flour 1 cup butter, softened 2 cups packed brown sugar (may use 1/2 white) 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/3 cup milk 4 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon...

Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Rub Ingredients: Whole chicken, 3 pound salt and pepper to taste 1/2 tablespoon rosemary, fresh, finely chopped 1/2 tablespoon basil, fresh, finely chopped Rub spices on outside and a little on the inside of the...

Caputo’s Salt Cod & Leek Soup

5 oz. salt cod 1 lb. leeks, trimmed and cleaned 2 T extra virgin olive oil 10 oz. plum tomatoes, peeled and chopped 6 cups water 6 slices coarse country bread Soak the salt cod in water to cover in the refrigerator for...