Baking potato Oil Salt and pepper to taste Stuffings of choice, see below Preheat oven to 400 F. Scrub potatoes well, pat dry then lightly oil skins. Prick skins in several places. Bake for 45-60 minutes or until tender...
Pork and Cheese Enchiladas
1 lb. pork tenderloin, trimmed of fat ½ teaspoon cumin 2 to 3 dashes chili powder – optional 1 teaspoon garlic powder salt and fresh ground pepper to taste 1 10-oz. package white or yellow corn tortillas. cooking...
Broiled Shrimp and Tomato Penne Pasta
2 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 10 minutes 16 raw shrimp, peeled & deveined salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 vine ripe tomatoes, skinned and seeded, diced fine...
Grandpa’s Tomato Mint Sauce On Bruschetta (“bru-sketta”)
1 T. kosher salt 2 large cloves garlic, cut in half ¼ cup fresh mint leaves 2 large ripe tomatoes, cored and cut into quarters ¼ tsp. ground black pepper ½ cup extra virgin olive oil In a mortar and pestle or with a...
Caputo’s Shrimp Rolls
2 cloves garlic, minced 6 whole peppercorns, crushed 1 T fresh cilantro, chopped 1 T Thai fish sauce (you may substitute soy sauce) 24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails left on) 12 wonton skins, 3 1/2 inch...
John Saltas’ Famous Eggplant Salad
2 lb. eggplant 1/4 t salt 3 cloves garlic, finely minced 3/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup vinegar or fresh lemon juice 2 T fresh parsley, chopped 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1 tomato, seeded and chopped Wash, wipe...
Caprese Salad and Fettuccine Carbonara
For Caprese Salad: 4 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced in thirds 1 large vine ripe tomato, cored, sliced lengthwise in thirds 1 ounce thinly sliced prosciutto 1 ounce fresh arugula 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil ½...
Easy Crockpot Recipes
Favorite Barbecue Chicken 4 to 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 bottle (16 ounces) barbecue sauce Put chicken in greased 3 1/2 to 5 quart slow cooker. Pour favorite barbecue sauce over the top. Cook on high heat 4...
End of Summer Vegetable and Bean Soup
2 T. olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 meduim zucchini, cut into ½” dice 1 medium yellow squash, cut into ½” diced 1 carrot, peeled and diced 4-6 tomatoes, diced 4 cups chicken or vegetable...
Italian Two-Chump Chili
1/8 cup oil – olive or your preference 2 lbs Italian Suasage – chuncked (mild or hot) 10 cloves garlic – crushed, finely chopped 2 white onions – chopped 2 green peppers – chopped 2 red...
