Yukon Gold Potato and Peas Salad

Here is a great recipe for the summer bbq and picnics. 2 quarts water to which 1 T. kosher salt has been added 3 lbs. Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1/2″ dice 1/4 cup chopped chives 2 T. white wine, rice wine or...

Caputo’s Fillo Pockets

1/4 cup olive oil 8 sheets fillo dough 4 eggs 1 cup fresh spinach 1/4 cup feta cheese Heat 1/2 of the olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Make the pockets one at a time so the fillo won’t dry out. Place two...

Sloppy Joes (Skoppies) w/Cheese

A “few” years ago I served “Sloppy Joes” to my young nieces. Not able to pronounce the name they later told their Mother they wanted “Skoppies” for dinner. Whether you call them...

Alaskan Wild Salmon with Citrus Butter

2 six ounce fresh Alaskan salmon filets salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 4 ounces unsalted butter, softened 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped juice of one lemon 1tablespoon lime zest juice...

Kansas City Style BBQ Baby Back Ribs

Kansas Style Ribs have a dry rub initially then finished off with a sauce at the last few minutes of cooking on the grill. 3 racks of baby back ribs, each weighing about 2 -3 lbs. RUB: 1 T. kosher salt 1 T.coarse ground...

Caputo’s Sauteed Rapini with Pasta

Rapini or rape are the greens of turnips, It is referred to broccoli rabe in it’s southern Italian dialect. 1 1/2 lb. rapini (broccoli-rabe) trimmed of heavy stalks and washed 1 T kosher salt 4 T extra virgin olive...

Tortilla Breakfast Stack

Stacked tortilla breakfast burrito – makes a fun meal and it is an excellent source of calcium. 4 flour tortillas (10″) 6 large eggs 1/2 small bell pepper 1 can (4 oz.) sliced mushrooms 1/2 bunch green...

Asparagus with Shrimp

1 bunch of asparagus, ends trimmed 1/2 to 1 gallon boiling water 1 tablespoon sea salt 1/2 cup bay shrimp 4 tablespoons olive oil 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon parsley, fine chopped 1 tablespoon shallots...