20 frozen rolls, thawed 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded 6 cups chili shredded lettuce green onions, sliced diced tomatoes picante sauce or salsa sour cream, optional Thaw rolls, but do not allow to rise. Heat chili and...
Captuo’s Ligurian Walnut Sauce
1/2 lb. walnut kernals (blanched and papery skin removed) 1/3 cup pinenuts, toasted 1 clove garlic, chopped 2 1/2 T parsley or marjoram, chopped salt to taste 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup ricotta Cop the walnuts and...
Alphabet Bread Sticks
2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 ounce fresh Parmesan cheese, grated (1/4 cup) 1 package (6.5 ounces) pizza crust mix 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/2 cup hot water All-purpose flour 1 garlic clove 1 can (8...
Fresh Plum Crostata (Rustic Plum Tart)
Crust 2 cups flour 4 oz. cold butter 4 oz. cold shortening 1 tsp. salt 1 T. sugar 4-6 oz. iced water In a bowl, combine the flour, butter, shortening, salt and sugar with pastry cutter until butter is the size of peas...
Sweet Pepper Ahi Tuna Salad
1 8 ounce piece Ahi tuna filet 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon fresh, cracked black pepper 1 sweet red pepper, whole 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 4 cups mixed baby greens 4 pieces blanched...
Stir-Fried Chicken With Lemongrass and Caramelized Onions
MARINADE: 2 stalks fresh lemongrass* 2 -4 fresh Thai or Serrano chile peppers, coarsely chopped 4 cloves minced garlic 2 tablespoons sake or dry sherry 2 tablespoons fish sauce 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon brown...
Pumpkin Pie Fudge
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 2/3 cup evaporated milk 1/2 cup mashed pumpkin (canned) 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1 package (12 ounces) vanilla flavored baking...
Caputo’s Cheese & Chile Tart
1 T butter 6 to 8 pasilla chiles, roasted and peeled (you may substitute poblanos or Anaheims) 1/4 cup onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced salt to taste 3/4 lb. shredded mozzarella, swiss, fontina, cheddar, Monterey...
Roast Pork with Autumn Vegetables
2-3 lb. boneless pork loin roast 2 T. olive oil 1 T. dried Italian seasoning 1 T. dried sage 1 tsp. dried fennel seeds 1 tsp. coarse pepper 2 cloves garlic, cut into slivers 1 large onion, thinly sliced 2 Granny Smith...
Roasted Broccoli and Cherry Tomato Fettuccine
1 cup broccoli florets 2 tablespoons fresh garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons olive oil 10 cherry tomatoes, halved 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 pound cooked fettuccine, hot 2...
