16 stalks asparagus, trimmed 2 T extra virgin olive oil 2 large eggs salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste white truffle oil Steam the asparagus for about 5 to 10 minutes, depending on the size, until it is al...
Vegetable Beef Soup
1 1/2 pounds lean beef 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 can (15 oz.) stewed tomatoes 3 cans (14.5 oz each) beef broth 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning 2 cups frozen...
Fijada (Brazilian Black Beans And Rice)
1 16-oz. bag dried black beans (2 cups) 2 quarts water 1/2 tablespoon salt 1 6-oz. can tomato paste 1 large onion, chopped 2 to 3 large cloves garlic, pressed or minced ½ to 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder or red pepper...
Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms
2 tablespoons sherry 1 tablespoon dry mustard pinch of salt juice of ½ lemon pinch of white pepper ½ teaspoon chopped parsley 1 cup crab meat, cooked ¼ cup butter ¼ cup flour 12 – 16 large mushroom caps Combine sherry...
Mikey’s Pepper Steak with Merlot Sauce
4 – 4 oz beef tenderloin filets 1/4 cup cracked black peppercorns 2 T extra virgin olive oil 3 T Dijon mustard 3 T green peppercorns 1 cup merlot wine 1/2 cup heavy cream salt to taste Coat the surface of...
Caputo’s Chicken Breasts with Roasted Garlic
Roast two heads of garlic by peeling off the excess skins. Then cut off the top 1/4 of each head. Place in a small roasting dish and drizzle with olive oil. Add a sprig each of fresh rosemary, oregano and sage. Cover...
Sloppy Joe Taco Cups
1 can (17.3 oz.) refrigerated grand corn or buttermilk biscuit dough 1 pound lean ground beef 2-4 tablespoons taco seasoning 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup canned sloppy Joe sauce 3/4 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese Toppings:...
Caputo’s Hong Kong Pork Chops
Dipping Sauce 6 T soy sauce 6 T hoisin sauce 4 t honey 2 T Chinese chili sauce 2 t garlic, minced Marinade 3 T soy sauce 3 T sesame oil 3 T hoisin sauce 3 T Mirin or dry sherry 1 T garlic, minced 1 T fresh ginger...
Frittata de Pasta
2 T. butter ¼ cup sliced onions 1 zucchini, thinly sliced 2 Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced 8 large eggs 1 ½ cups half and half ¼ cup chopped fresh basil ¼ cup grated Romano cheese 2 cups cooked pasta (linguine, spaghetti...
Super Bowl ‘39’ 3-for-All Buffet
Touchdown Taco Salad: (serves 8) Brown 1/2 pound lean ground beef; stir in 1 cup shredded cheese and 1/4 cup salsa, mix until blended; spoon onto serving platter. In a large bowl, toss together 8 cups salad greens with...

