2 T. olive oil 2 T. butter 2 shallots, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced Pinch of red pepper flakes 1/4 C. flour 2 C. milk of half and half 3 T. tomato paste 1/4 C. chopped fresh basil 1/4 C. chopped fresh oregano 1 lb...
Fettuccine alla Carbonara
Sauce: 6 slices bacon or 1/3 cup ham cut into narrow strips 1/4 cup frozen peas 1 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese 8 ounces dried or 16 ounces fresh fettuccine 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped 1/2 clove...
Cheesy Monkey Bread with Creamy Tomato Soup
Cheesy Monkey Bread 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (Colby and Monterey Jack blend nice with a sharp cheddar) 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional) 3...
Summer Trifle
2/3 C. sugar 1/4 C. cornstarch 1 egg plus 3 egg whites 1 1/2 C. skim milk 1 1/2 C. evaporated skim milk 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1 Tbsp. amaretto liqueur- optional 1/2 tsp. almond extract- optional 1 small angel food cake or...
Caputo’s Jumpin Jambalaya
1/4 cup oil, lard Of bacon drippings 1 heaping teaspoon brown sugar 1 fryer chicken, cooked, cut up and bonea 1-1/2 lbs sausage Trinity:(Next three items) 4 cups chopped onions (yellow) 2 cups chopped celery 2 cups...
Yellow and Red Tomato Tart
one 10″ pie crust for 9″ removable bottom tart pan 4 oz. Pkg. Goat cheese or 1 cup ricotta 3 large eggs 1/2 cup half and half 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil pinch of salt 1/4 tsp. black pepper 4 yellow...
Artichokes with Red Pepper Aioli (Gaylic Based Mayonnaise)
4 large artichokes 2 lemons water 1 T. salt 1 cup mayonnaise (low fat is fine, too) 1 whole roasted red pepper 1 large clove garlic 1/4 cup fresh basil 1/4 cup olive oil Place artichokes on work surface. Cut off stem at...
Chicken and Peanut Panang Curry
cooking spray 1 lb. 3-4 chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces 1/2 to 1 tablespoon ready made Panang curry paste* 1 clove fresh garlic, pressed or minced 1 cup evaporated skim milk 1 large red onion, chopped 1...
Oven Omelet
1 cup ham, diced or cooked bacon, sausage 1 can (4 oz.) mushrooms 1 Roma or paste tomato, chopped 1 cup Cheddar cheese, grated 1 cup Mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese, grated 6 eggs 1 cup sour cream salt and pepper to...
Turkey Tetrazzini Casserole
1 8 oz. package cream cheese (see note below) 1/2 10 oz. can cond. cream of mushroom soup 1/2 cup milk 8 oz. uncooked linguine pasta 4 strips bacon, chopped 2 cups cooked turkey, cubed 1 4 oz. can mushrooms, drained 2-3...

