Caputo’s Chicken & Fennel Au Gratin

butter for greasing baking dish 2 fennel bulbs, trimmed 4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cut into large cubes Bechamel sauce salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Preheat the oven to 350 degrees...

Old Fashioned Rhubarb Pie

Sometimes the sweet-tart qualities of this favorite old fashioned pie are not fully appreciated until one is “grown-up.” 3 cups fresh or frozen rhubarb (1″ pieces) 1 egg, slightly beaten 1-3 drops red food color...

Seared Scallops in Garlic Cream Sauce

10 20-30 scallops 10 26-30 raw shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 pieces bacon, uncooked, thick cut, chopped into small pieces 1 shallot, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped fine 2 cups...

Cucina’s Famous Fruit Filled Scones

4 cups flour 4 cups cake flour 1 cup sugar 2 1/2 T. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 1 lb. butter Choice of fruits: 2 cups blueberries + zest of 2 lemonsOR 2 cups blackberries + zest of 2 lemonsOR 2 cups...

Caputo’s Springtime Pasta with Fava Beans

This recipe is for early spring when the fava beans are fresh and very tender. 2 cups Fresh tender fava beans, shelled and peeled 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup pancetta, diced 1 onion, chopped 1 carrot, thinly...

Cheese Burger Pie

Comfort food casserole. Easy to make one-dish-meal for dinner tonight or the church potluck supper. 1 pound lean ground beef 1 package (0.87 oz) brown gravy mix 1 cup water 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese 2 cans (7.5 oz)...

Shrimp Fra Diavolo

Olive oil cooking spray 1 lb. large shrimp (31 to 40 per pound), peeled and deveined with tails on ½ to 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon salt ¼ cup cognac or brandy 12 medium cloves of garlic, minced or pressed...