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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1-2 lbs. boneless chuck, cut into 1 inch cubes
3 - 4 Red Potatoes cut up bite size
1 Onion cut up bite size
1 Large or Two Small Turnips
2 Large Carrots cut up bite size
2 Stalks Celery cut up bite size
1/2 c. flour
1/4 c. olive oil (or oil of your choice)
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 clove garlic, [...]
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1 pound Baby Octopus - Cut In Rings
White Wine
24 mussels - fresh in-shell
16 Crab Claws - cooked
1 pound Lobster meat - freshly cooked
16 Prawns - Cooked And Peeled
1 pound Medium Shrimp - Cooked And Peeled
1/2 pound Popcorn Shrimp - Cooked
16 Lemon wedges
3/4 cup Olive Oil
1/4 cup fresh Lemon Juice
1 cup Mayonnaise
1/3 cup Ketchup
Brandy - to [...]
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1 pound boneless, skinless salt cod
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 garlic cloves, crushed through a garlic press
1 fresh hot chili pepper, such as jalapeno, seeded and minced
2 scallions, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 cups all purpose flour
2 cups water
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup [...]
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4 Orange Roughy filets
¼ cup Mayonnaise
¼ cup Plain Yogurt
¼ tsp Tarragon
1 TBS Dill Weed
¼ cup Dill Pickle diced
1 Scallion sliced thinly
1TBS Olive Oil
Rinse filets and pat dry. Rub with the olive and place on a broiler pan sprayed with a non-stick cooking spray.
Broil for 4-6 minutes for ½ inch thickness.
Mix rest of ingredients and serve [...]
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6 Salmon steaks
¼ cup Teriyaki sauce
1 cup Orange juice
1 TBS Orange peel grated
2 TBS Lemon Juice
¼ cup Olive oil
1 tsp Rosemary ground
½ tsp Salt
½ tsp Pepper
Mix all the ingredients above. Place in zip lock baggie with salmon steaks.
Marinate for 4 hours turning the bag over every now and than.
Place on hot grill and cook for [...]
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4 Grouper Filets
½ cup Lemon Juice
1 tsp Lemon Rind
½ tsp Oregano
½ tsp Basil
½ tsp Salt
½ tsp Pepper
1 clove Garlic minced
¼ cup Olive Oil
Lemon wedges/Parsley
In a food processor, mix all above ingredients except olive oil and grouper.
When the ingredients are well blended slowly add olive oil, mix until well blended.
Place fish in glass dish and marinate [...]
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2 lbs Ground Beef
1 box Onion Soup Mix (Instant)
1 Egg
1 Onion sliced
1 TBS Olive Oil
1 TBS Butter
Salt/Pepper to taste
Instant Beef Gravy Mix
Mix the onion soup mix, salt, pepper to taste and the egg into the hamburger. Make 6 oval 6oz patties.
Fry in pan until cooked through.
Set aside and keep warm. Drain grease.
Add the olive oil [...]
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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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2 cups fresh or frozen corn
1 cup cooked black beans
1 cup homemade or jar of salsa
1/2 cup chopped roasted red pepper
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
2 tablespoon chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 small garlic clove - finely minced
1 Tbs Balsamic Vinegar
4 tablespoons olive oil
salt, pepper - to taste
Directions:
In a Large Mixing Bowl toss all ingredients together. Cover and [...]
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1 lb Box Spaghetti Noodle
1 lb Ground Beef
1 Onion chopped
1 clove Garlic chopped
1 Jar Ragu Garden style sauce
1 small can Tomato Paste
1 16 oz Mozzarella cheese shredded
1 tsp Basil
1 tsp Oregano
1 tsp Garlic Powder
½ tsp Salt
½ tsp Pepper
Olive oil
Boil spaghetti according to directions on box. Cook ground beef and drain grease.
Add a little olive oil [...]
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½ lb Pork cut Julianne
1 small Onion Sliced
1 cup Cabbage Chopped
2 tsp Oil/ Olive or Vegetable
½ cup Mushrooms
½ cup Bean Sprouts
½ cup Celery Chopped
1 tsp Corn Starch
1 Tbs Soy Sauce or Teriyaki Sauce
½ tsp Ginger Chopped
12 Egg Roll Wrappers 6 inch Square
Oil for deep-frying
In a large skillet cook the pork and onion in a little [...]
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