Lasagna Casserole

1 package (12 oz.) uncooked egg noodles 1 pound lean ground beef 1/2 medium onion, chopped 3 cups spaghetti sauce (26 oz. container) 1 can (4 oz.) sliced mushrooms, drained 1 tablespoon green pepper, finely chopped...

Giardiniera with Fresh Mozzarella

Dressing ½ cup roasted garlic, basil and oregano or other seasoned rice vinegar 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar 2 cloves garlic crush or pressed 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 1/3 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon fresh...

Baked Crab-Stuffed Salmon

2 each – 8 ounce fresh salmon filets, thick cut ¼ cup fresh Dungeness crab 1 cup baby spinach, tightly packed 1 teaspoon white onion, chopped ¼ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 slice thick-cut...

Chicken N Rice Medley

1 1/4 cups uncooked long grain white rice 1/4 cup finely chopped celery 1 can (14.5 oz) chicken broth 1 cup water 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules 2 packages (10 oz. ea) frozen broccoli (3 cups fresh florets) 2 cups...

Ready-to-Go Barbecue

1 3 to 4 pound whole chicken, roasted 1 rack of baby back ribs 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper 1 teaspoon sage 1 teaspoon thyme Combine seasonings and rub over both chicken and ribs. Bake at 325...

Caputo’s Basil Scented Seafood Fry

½ cup basil leaves ¼ cup Italian parsley leaves salt to taste 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for frying 1 ½ cup self-rising flour water ½ lb. halibut, cut into 1 to 1 ½ inch cubes ½ lb. large shrimp, shelled...

Caputo’s Vegetable Cheese Baskets

6 oz. Grana Padano or Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated 2 T unsalted butter 16 asparagus spears, blanched and finely diced 2 cloves garlic, minced salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 eggs, hard boiled and...

Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake

2 cups sugar 1 cup butter, softened 4 eggs 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon peel 2 tablespoons poppy seeds 2-3 drops yellow food color (optional) 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract (optional) 1 cup mashed potatoes* 2 1/2 cups...