Saute shallots in oil for 2 minutes or until soft. Add chicken and tomatoes and cook over moderate heat for 5 minutes. Add cream and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Cook pasta shells in boiling water for 15 minutes. Rinse under cold water and set aside. The mushrooms, onions, zucchini, and peppers are diced. Saute them in olive oil. Season with 1 tsp ground nutmeg and 1 tbs grated parmesan. Cool and stir in the defrosted chopped spinach and one beaten egg to bind it. […]

1. Heat the oil in a saucepan. Add the onions and cook gently for 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, garlic, peppercorns and herbs, and cook gently for 10 minutes or until the tomatoes are soft. 2. Add half the stock, bring to a boil and then reduce the heat, cover and simmer gently for 15 […]

In a bowl, whisk together 1/2c olive oil, vinegar, red pepper flakes, 1 1/2TB garlic and black pepper to taste. Add the shiitake mushrooms and toss to coat them. Cover and chill for at least 6 hours or overnight. In a large skillet heat remaining 2TB oil over low heat and cook the garlic, shallots […]

Soak mushrooms for 30 minutes in enough warm water to cover. Rinse well; squeeze to drain. Finely chop, discarding stems. Soak been threads for 15 minutes in enough warm water to cover. Drain well; squeeze out excess moisture. Cut into 2-inch lengths. Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Finely chop shrimp and pork. Mix water, oyster sauce, […]

TO MAKE THE FILLING: combine all the filling ingredients and mix very thoroughly. Heat 4 to 6 quarts of salted water to the boil in a large pot; add 2 tablespoons oil to help prevent pasta from sticking. Add half of the manicotti and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, or until not quite al […]

In a e casserole dish, add celery, peppers, onion, and butter. Nuke 2 minutes. Remove from dish. Line casserole with tortilla strips. In another bowl, stir in soup, milk, sour cream, and cheese. Mix. Add cooked vegetables, noodles, chicken, mushrooms, and jalepenos. Pour into into casserole. Top with almonds. Microcook until heated through, 2-4 mins.

Stir together cream, cheese, thyme, and nutmeg in a large skillet. Cook gently over medium heat until mixture reducese-fourth. Add salt and pepper to taste. Toss with pasta to coat well. Serve with extra nutmeg, if desired.

In food processor, place ricotta cheese, milk, Parmesan cheese, lemon rind, nutmeg, snipped chives, parsley, salt, and pepper. Process until chives are finely minced and ricotta has the texture of lightly whipped cream, about 45 seconds. Cook pasta in 6 quarts boiling water with 2 tsp. coarse salt (optional) until al dente. Drain pasta and […]

Put wine in a large skillet or dutch oven. Add all veggies and herbs, let simmer, covered, for 10 to 15 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes. Let simmer 30 minutes or until you are ready for it. Cook pasta in unsalted, unoiled water. Combine and enjoy.