5 Large Idaho Potatoes
1 Celery Stalk chopped small
1 TBS Celery leaves
2 tsp tsp Oregano
1 tsp Basil
1 tsp Celery Seed (optional)
1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
5 Green Olives with Pimento’s
3eggs whole
1 Cup Mayonnaise ( add more little by little if needed)
Paprika
Bay Leaf
Peel and cut up potatoes into bite size pieces. Add to cooking pot with cold water [...]

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Pasta Primavera is a dish consisting of pasta and fresh vegetables such as peppers, broccoli, peas onions tomatoes. To highlight more flavor in this dish, fresh herbs such as Basil and Oregano is used.  It’s origin is Italian American. The meaning of primavera is Spring, and a great time for an enjoyable light meal is [...]

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Crostini - An hors d’oeuvre (appetizer) made with various toppings.
1 Loaf French Beget or Italian Bread
1/4 lb Sandwich Pepperoni or 1 Package small Pepperoni
1 Cream Cheese with Chives
1 Bag Salad Greens (Spring Mix is great for this recipe)
1 Tomato
3 TBS Fresh Basil Chopped
Fresh Parmesan Cheese
Olive Oil
Salt
Pepper
Slice bread into eight 1/4 inch thick slices. Place on [...]

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1 12 oz Box Jumbo Shells
1 lb Breakfast Sausage
2 lb Ricotta or Cottage Cheese
12 oz Mozzarella [...]

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Meatballs:
1-pound Hamburger Meat
1 Egg
1/2 Onion diced
2 Stalks Celery diced
1 Clove Garlic
1 TBs Olive Oil
1-Teaspoon Oregano
1-Teaspoon Parsley
1-Teaspoon Basil
2 -Teaspoons Minced Onion or
2 Teaspoons Onion Powder
½ Teaspoon Pepper
½ Teaspoon Salt
1/2 cup Italian Bread Crumbs
In skillet or frying pan, add Olive Oil, onion and celery. Cook through until just soft. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more. Set [...]

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1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 tablespoon minced (or dried) fresh basil or thyme
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Line a sieve with 100 percent cotton cheesecloth, coffee filter, or a white paper towel and place over a bowl. Spoon in the yogurt.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or until [...]

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1 (3- to 4-pound) fresh beef brisket
1/4 teaspoon seasoned pepper
Dash salt
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
3 medium carrots, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 medium onions, chopped
1 (7 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, cut up
1/2 cup port wine
1 envelope regular onion soup mix
1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
2 bay leaves
Trim excess fat from brisket; sprinkle meat with seasoned pepper and salt. [...]

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1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup Sour Cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1-14 oz can or 1 bag Frozen artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
salt and pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Lightly [...]

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2 Lbs Flounder filets with out skin
2 Large Tomatoes sliced thin
1 Medium Onion sliced thin
1 Green Pepper sliced thin
2 TBS Butter
¼ White Wine
½ tsp Basil
½ tsp Salt
½ tsp Pepper
This dish is so easy and very delicious. Sprinkle the filets with salt and pepper.
Add a few tabs of butter to the bottom of dish.
Arrange fish in [...]

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4 Chicken Breast
2 Cups Bread Crumbs
1 Tablespoon Lemon juice
4 Tablespoons Oil (preferably a non virgin olive oil)
1 Clove Garlic minced
1 Tablespoon Butter (no margarine here)
10 Capers
2 Tablespoons Rosemary
2 Tablespoons Basil
1-Teaspoon Salt
Dash Pepper
Place about 10 slices bread in your food processor or blender. Place crumbs in bowl and add seasons mixing well. Wet chicken a bit [...]

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1-pound Hamburger Meat
1 Egg
1-Teaspoon Garlic
2-Teaspoon Oregano
2-Teaspoon Parsley
2-Teaspoon Basil
2 -Teaspoons Minced Onion or
2 Teaspoons Onion Powder
½ Teaspoon Pepper
½ Teaspoon Salt
10 slices of Bread
Place hamburger in a large bowl. Crack egg and add to meat.
Add your spices and mix well with your hands until. (If you do not want to mix with your hands use a spoon).
Wash [...]

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1-16-ounce packages of lasagna noodles
1 onions, chopped
1 green peppers, chopped
2 cups broccoli, chopped
2 cups cauliflower, chopped
1-16-ounce carton cottage cheese or Ricotta cheese
2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
2 jars Spaghetti sauce
Olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
basil, oregano, rosemary or Italian spice mix
Parmesan cheese
Cook Lasagna Noodles according to directions on box.
Blanch broccoli and cauliflower on boiling water for 2 [...]

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1 box Ziti
1/2 pound Italian sausage, sliced
1 lb Mushrooms
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 Lg Jar Spagetti Sauce
2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup Mozzerella
A few leaves of fresh Basil
Olive Oil
1/4 teaspoon sugar
Cook ziti according to directions rinse and set aside
In a pot, brown sausage and drain grease and [...]

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1 lb package linguini pasta
2 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, with juice
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup Olive oil
1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon parsley
1/4 tablespoon dried basil
ground black pepper to taste
Cook pasta according to package directions.
Add butter and olive oil to pan, when heated add clams with juice, and rest of ingredients.
Bring to boil and turn off [...]

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4 Bacon slices; chopped thick
4 Green onions chopped
½ cup Whipping cream
1/2 cup Parmesan
1/2 cup Romano
1/3 cup Basil chopped fresh
½ lb Fettuccine
2 Tbs Olive Oil
ground pepper to taste
Parsley
Cook fettuccine in large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
In a skillet over medium heat cook bacon until beginning [...]

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