Pan Tacos

2 pounds lean ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 jar (approx 28 oz.) salsa 9 flour tortillas* 1 pound cheese, grated 1 bell pepper 1 tomato Shredded lettuce, optional Sour cream, optional * Use a deep flat-bottom pan, the...

Caputo’s Penne with Salmon

1 lb. penne pasta 4 T unsalte butter 1 1/4 cup heavy cream 4 oz. smoked salmon, finely chopped 1 T shallots, finely chopped juice of 1/2 lemon 2 oz. Scotch whisky (optional, a few drops of white truffle oil) salt and...

Bean & Lentil Bacon Soup

1 cup dried beans * 2 cans (14 1/2 oz.) chicken broth 1/2-1 teaspoon hickory smoked salt, to taste 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/2 medium onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 cup chopped carrots 1 clove garlic...

Holiday Poached Salmon Pasta

Poached Salmon ½ gallon of water 1 tablespoon salt 1 8-ounce salmon filet, boneless and skinless Add the salt to the water in a large pot and bring to a rolling boil. Add the salmon filets and cook for 6 minutes. The...

Scalloped Potatoes

1 can (10 oz) cond. cream chicken soup 1 soup can milk 2-3 tablespoons chopped dried onion 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1-2 cups cheese, shredded* 3-4 medium potatoes 1 cup cooked ham, diced Combine soup and...