Olympic Ring Cake

1/2 cup butter, melted 1 1/2 cups brown sugar 1 can (20 oz.) pineapple slices 1 package (18.25 oz) yellow cake mix 3 eggs 1 package (3 oz.) cream cheese, softened small colorful candies (like mini M&M’s)...

Caputo’s Prosciutto Purses

10 thin slices prosciutto, each about 8×4 inches 3/4 cup bel paese chees, shredded 2 T unsalted butter 20 fresh chives, at least 5 inches long ripe figs, cantaloupe or honeydew, cut into thin wedges Cut the...

Grandma Rose’s Rice Pudding

2 quarts whole milk 1/4 tsp. lemon zest 3/4 cup converted long grain rice 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp. butter pinch of salt 3 large eggs 1 tsp. vanilla extract cinnamon In a large saucepan, bring the milk, lemon zest, rice...

Tomato Cheese Fondue

2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots or green onions 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic 3 cups (one 28 oz. can) crushed tomatoes with basil 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest 1 tablespoon finely...

Caputo’s Gold Medal Pasta E Fagiole

1 lb. conchiglie or other small pasta, cooked and drained 1/3 lb. black lentils, washed and cooked until done. 1/2 cup olive oil 2 stalks celery, sliced. 2 carrots, peeled and sliced 6 cloves garlic, sliced 1 cup dry...

Dungeness Angel Hair Pomodoro

2 ounces extra virgin olive oil 1 ounce garlic, chopped 5 ounces Roma tomatoes, diced 3 ounces Dungerness crab meat 1/2 ounces basil chiffonade salt and pepper to taste 6 ounces angel hair pasta, cooked 1 ounces...