2 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 carrot, finely chopped 2 ribs celery, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb. lean ground beef 1 lb. ground pork ½ teaspoon salt ½...
Caputo’s Fall Harvest Pasta
4 small fresh beets, boiled, peeled and diced (may substitute canned) 4 stalks sweet corn, kernels removed form cobs (may substitute frozen) 8 oz. fresh sweet peas, removed from shells (may substitute frozen) 1 lb...
Morning Glory Muffins and Zucchini Frittatas
Morning Glory Muffins 6 eggs 2 cups vegetable oil 4 teaspoons vanilla extact 4 cups flour 2 1/2 cups sugar 4 teaspoons baking soda 4 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoons salt 4 cups grated carrots 1 cup raisins 1 cup flaked...
Stuffed Spud
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...
