In a mortar pound the garlic, salt, and basil into a paste; add the almonds little by little and then the tomatoes. When all ingredients are reduced to a pulp, add the oil and pepper to taste (This can be done in an electric blender, in which case add the oil at the beginning. The […]

Rinse the portobello mushrooms well, drain, dry anbd cut off the stems. Cut the mushrooms into thick strips an trhen into medium chunks. In a large skillet, heat the oil and saute the garlic until golden brown. Add the mushrooms and saute until well browned. Add the parsley, salt and pepper and stir together. Serve […]

Heat fat in the skillet and brown meat on both sides. Remove to a saucepan. Add 3 tablespoons water and onions. Cook on low heat for 2 hours. For the last 1/2 hour add mushrooms. Grind everything. Add seasoning, and mix well. To make dough: Cut the butter into the flour with a knife and […]

In a large saucepan heat oli over medium heat. Add garlic and brown for 1 minute. Add sausage to garlic and brown for 5 minutes. Add shrimp and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until opaque. Add tomatoes, sauce and cooked pasta. Heat through. Add pepper and cheese.

In a blender in batches or in a food processor puree the basil with the sunflower seeds, the oil, the Parmesan, the butter, the garlic, and salt to taste. Transfer the pesto to a small bowl and lay plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent discoloration. The pesto keeps, covered and chilled, for 2 […]

NOTE: Use good quality fresh or frozen tortellini. Break the broccoli into florets and slice the tender stems. Peel and cut the carrots diagonally into 1/4-inch slices. Rinse, dry and cut the white part and 2 inches of the green into thin julienne. Core, seed and cut into julienne strips the red and yeller peppers. […]

If using fresh peas, parboil and drain. If using frozen, boil to thaw and drain. Heat the butter in a large skillet and add the vermouth and scallions. Cook for about 10 minutes until scallions turn soft and the vermouth thickens and deglazes the pan. Add the peas and basil, turn the heat to high […]

PASTA 2 c Flour 1 ts Salt 2 ts Olive oil 2 Eggs 2 tb Water Saute the onion and pepper. Cook pasta and drain. Add pepper, onion and bacon Add 2 eggs and stir over med heat until egg starts to cook. You dont want the eggs to become scrambled. It should be on […]

1) Heat oil in a large frying pan. Add shrimp and garlic; season and cook 3-4 minutes over high heat, stirring occasionally. 2) Remove shrimp pan and set aside. 3) Add tomatoes and parsley to pan. Season with salt, pepper, and fennel seed; cook 4-5 minutes over high heat, stirring occasionally. 4) Stir in lime […]

Brown the orzo in the butter. Add the curry powder and the broth and boil until the pasta is cooked. Drain (if necessary) and chill. Mix the vegetables and the pasta together. Combine the mayonnaise and the artichoke liquid together to make a dressing. Toss the pasta and the dressing together. Add the chicken and […]