Basil - is commonly used fresh, and is added at the last moment, as cooking quickly destroys the flavor. When fresh the herb can be kept for a short time in water, or plastic bags in the refrigerator, as well as for longer periods in the freezer, (blanch quickly &...
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Shrimp Scampi
Servings 2-4Ready In: 30 MinutesPrep Time: 10 Minutes 2 oz olive oil 1 tsp. garlic cloves, minced 1 lb. shrimp tails, medium, cleaned & deveined (I like to remove the tail shells) 2 oz white wine 2 tbsp. lemon juice, ½ lemon 8 oz linguine (or pasta of your choice)...
Chicken Spinach Tortellini Soup
Servings 10Ready In: 1 HourPrep Time: 5 Minutes 2 Cloves of garlic sliced 2 Tablespoon Olive oil 1 Bag spinach rinsed 4 Cups of Chicken broth (32 oz) 1 Bag of tricolor frozen cheese tortellini Parmesan cheese for serving Step 1 In large pot over medium, heat olive oil...
Party Cheeseball
Servings 24-30Ready In: 24 HoursPrep Time: 30 Minutes 8 Ounce pkg cream cheese softened 1/2 Cup Milk 2 Cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese (8oz) 2 Cups Monterey Jack Cheese (8oz) 1/4 Cup Crumbled Blue Cheese (1oz) 3/4 Cup Pecans 10 Slices fully cooked bacon 1 Cup of finely...
French Toast Strata
Servings 6-8Ready In: 40-50 MinutesPrep Time: 30 Minutes 4 Cups Day old bread cut into ¾ inch 1/3 Cup Golden Raisins 3 Ounces Cream cheese cut into ¼ inch cubes 3 Large Eggs 1 ½ Cups Milk ½ Cup Maple Syrup 1 Teaspoon Vanilla 2 Tablespoon Sugar 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon Step...
Beef Stroganoff
Serves 6-8 ~ Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook time: 1 hour 20 minuets Ingredients: 2 Pound Beef (steak, chuck roast or leftover beef steak *should have some fat on it*) 1 Pinch Salt & Pepper to season & taste 4 Ounce Butter 4 Medium Green onions white parts only...
Fresh Tomato and Basil Bruschetta
Servings 6-8Ready In: 30 MinutesPrep Time: 15 Minutes 4-5 Medium firm ripe tomatoes, chopped into ½ inch pieces ¼ Cup fresh basil, stems removed roughly chopped 1 Large baguette, (French, Italian bread) ½ Cup Olive oil 1 Medium garlic clove, halved and then minced...
Birthday Eggplant Lasagna
Servings 6-8Ready In: 1 HourPrep Time: 30 Minutes 1 Medium Firm Eggplant 15 Ounce Ricotta cheese, reserve some for serving 10 Ounce shredded mozzarella cheese 20 Ounce Tomato sauce 1 jar or fresh or homemade 2 Cup Bread crumbs, Seasoned 3 Large Eggs...
Rainy Day Chili
Servings 6-8Ready In: 5-8 HoursPrep Time: 30 Minutes 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 3-5 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tablespoon kosher salt 3 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 pound ground...
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