Sauce Ingredients: 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar 1 tablespoon shallots, finely diced 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper to taste Combine all of the above ingredients one hour before preparing filets...
Boston Clam Chowder
8 slices bacon, chopped 1 large yellow onion, peeled and chopped 4 cups bottled clam juice 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1" cubes 2 bay leaves 3 cups whole milk 2 T. melted butter 2 T. flour 2 cups...
Ellens’ Lamb Bandit Style
3 pounds lamb, cut into 1/2 inch cubes 2 lemons 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup green onions, chopped (or one large onion, chopped) 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano 1 teaspoon fresh fennel, chopped 1 teaspoon dried dill 1/4 cup...
Easter Ham & Swiss Casserole
8 ounces rigatoni or tube shaped pasta 1 1/2-2 cups white sauce, or country gravy mix* (see note below) 1 package (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2-1 teaspoon...
Spring Lamb, White Bean and Vegetable Soup
1 boneless lamb shoulder (Morgan Valley Lamb is the best) 3 carrots, large peeled and cubed 1 celery bunch, cubed 2 fennel, cored and diced 2 leeks, cleaned and sliced 4 shallots, diced 1# white beans, cooked (canned is...
Caputo’s Steak with Mushrooms and Marjoram
1 oz. dried porcini mushrooms, soaking in enough water to cover 6 thin steaks, about 6 ounces each 2 T extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 cup dry red wine 1 T tomato paste 1 T fresh marjoram 1 T juniper...
Fried Artichoke Hearts
two 10 oz. pkgs. frozen artichoke hearts, thawed or 1 can artichoke hearts, drained 1 -cup flour 2 large eggs, beaten 2 cups seasoned breadcrumbs ¼ cup grated Romano cheese ½ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. paprika 1 cup vegetable or...
Tax Day Stroganoff
12 ounces egg noodles 3/4 pound lean ground pork 1/2 pound country sausage 1 can (10 3/4 oz.) cond. cream mushroom soup 1 1/2 cups fat free sour cream 1 cup milk salt and pepper to taste 6 ounces grated mozzarella...
Grilled Cherry Chicken Salad
For Chicken Marinade: 2 six-ounce chicken breasts, boneless & skinless 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon fresh pepper, cracked ½ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon dried cherries, diced 1...
Caputo’s Spicy Cheese & Scallion Spread
1 red bell pepper, roasted, halved, seeded, peeled & chopped 2 scallions (white part only), chopped Pinch cayenne pepper 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil for cheese spread 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 lb. Robiola, Palhais or...
