Caputo’s Black Bean Enchiladas

3/4 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips 6 slices bacon 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 cup picante sauce or salsa 1 16oz can black beans 1 large red bell pepper 1 t. ground cumin 1/4 t. salt 1/2...

Lucky Leprechaun Smoothies

1/2 cup lowfat vanilla yogurt 1/2 cup lowfat milk 1 tablespoon instant pistachio pudding powder 1 drop green food color Combine all ingredients in a shaking container, cover tightly and shake (may also be stirred with a...

Blackberry Cream Cheese Blintzes

1 recipe Dessert Crepes (see below) 2 8-oz. packages fat free cream cheese 2 egg whites, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoons Land O...

Scalloped Potatoes

4 cups sliced potatoes* 1/2 small chopped onion, optional 2-3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons flour 2 1/2 cups milk 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Preheat oven to 350 F. Traditional Method This method uses fresh...

Basic Marinara with Italian Meatballs

Basic Marinara: 1 cup dry white or a light bodied red wine 2 6-oz. cans tomato paste 1 28-oz. can ready cut roma or regular tomatoes or 2 lb. fresh roma or regular tomatoes, peeled and seeded 1 medium red or yellow...

Caputo’s Chicken and Baby Vegetables

8 oz. baby squash, cleared and cut in half 8 oz. baby bell peppers, cut in half and seeded 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil juice of 1 small lemon 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 2 T fresh oregano, finely chopped salt...

Strawberry Broccoli Salad

2 cups sliced fresh strawberries 2 cups broccoli florets 2 cups seedless grapes, halved 1/4 cup honey roasted sun flower seeds 1/2 cup mayonnaise (may use fat-free) 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 2 teaspoons sugar...

King Crab-Asparagus Cocktail

½ pound king crab or fresh Dungeness crab, cooked 2 quarts water ½ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons celery, finely chopped 1 tablespoon red onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon apple cider...

Fresh Corn and Tomato Custard Pie

1 pie crust for deep crust pie pan 2 T. butter ¼ cup chopped onion 3 large eggs 1 cup half and half 2 T. chopped fresh basil ½ tsp. Kosher salt ¼ tsp. ground black pepper 2 cups fresh corn kernels from 2-3 ears of corn...