Baked Brie

1 pkg. (17 oz.) frozen puff pastry, thawed 15 oz. wheel of brie or two 8 oz. wheels of brie 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup dried cranberries (optional) 1 egg beaten with 1 T. cream For the 15...

Caputo’s Salt Cod & Leek Soup

5 oz. salt cod 1 lb. leeks, trimmed and cleaned 2 T extra virgin olive oil 10 oz. plum tomatoes, peeled and chopped 6 cups water 6 slices coarse country bread Soak the salt cod in water to cover in the refrigerator for...

Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Rub Ingredients: Whole chicken, 3 pound salt and pepper to taste 1/2 tablespoon rosemary, fresh, finely chopped 1/2 tablespoon basil, fresh, finely chopped Rub spices on outside and a little on the inside of the...

Raisin Filled Cookies

3 cups raisins or dates 3/4 cup white sugar 3 tablespoons flour 1 cup butter, softened 2 cups packed brown sugar (may use 1/2 white) 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/3 cup milk 4 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon...

Italian Lemon Cookies

3 1/2 cups flour 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder 3 large eggs 1/2 cup sugar 4 oz. (1 stick) butter, softened grated zest of 1 lemon 1/2 cup whole milk 2 tsp. vanilla extract 2 cups powdered sugar 3-4 T. orange juice colored...