Tomato Bacon Spaghetti

8 slices bacon, cut to 1" lengths 1/2 onion, minced 1/2 cup dry white wine 3 peeled, diced, tomatoes sea salt and cracked pepper 1 tsp dry basil 1/4 cup parsley parmesan, grated 1/2 lb uncooked spaghetti In a large non-stick skillet fry the bacon until the fat is rendered.  Drain away some of the fat.… Continue reading Tomato Bacon Spaghetti

Tomato Cream Pasta

1/2 lb uncooked linguine 2 plum tomatoes, diced 1 tbsp olive oil 1 shallot, minced 1/2 cup dry vermouth 1/2 cup heavy cream salt and cracked pepper parmesan Cook the pasta in boiling salted water. Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet and saute the shallot until tender.  Add the tomatoes and saute for 2 minutes.… Continue reading Tomato Cream Pasta

Vietnamese Noodle Bowl

2 chicken breasts, sliced olive oil 1 cup bean sprouts 1/2 a cucumber, julienned 1 cup snow peas peanuts, crushed salt and pepper rice noodles 1 clove garlic, sliced 3 tablespoons sugar 2/3 cup warm water 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 5 tablespoons fish sauce 2 tablespoons finely shredded carrots for garnish In a… Continue reading Vietnamese Noodle Bowl

Bacon Macaroni and Cheese

5 slices of bacon, diced 3 scallions, minced 1 bay leaf 2 tsp paprika 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 3 tbsp flour 3 cups whole milk 1/2 pound elbow macaroni 2 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded Sea Salt and cracked pepper Preheat the oven to 350°. In a dutch oven, fry the bacon and cook over moderate heat until crisp, about 7 minutes.… Continue reading Bacon Macaroni and Cheese

Three Cheese Macaroni

2 cups uncooked macaroni 2-3 tbsp olive oil 1/4 cup of flour 1/2 onion, minced 2 tbsp tamari 2 tsp dijon 1/2 tsp salt 2 cups of milk 1/4 lb cheddar cheese, grated 1/4 lb monterey jack, grated 3 oz. blue cheese, crumbled panko cracked pepper Cook the macaroni according to directions on package. Preheat… Continue reading Three Cheese Macaroni

Creamy Dill Chicken on Egg Noodles

ingredients 2 boneless chicken breasts, with skin Salt and freshly ground pepper butter 1 tsp olive oil  1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced  1  shallot, minced 1/2 cup dry white wine 2 tablespoons Cognac 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup chicken stock  1 tablespoon Dijon 2 tablespoons minced dill egg noodles, raw directions Season the chicken breasts with… Continue reading Creamy Dill Chicken on Egg Noodles

Creamy Pasta with Chicken and Mushrooms

3 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 lb mushrooms, minced 2 tbsp butter 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/3 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup milk 2 cups cooked chicken, diced (use leftover chicken from making stock) salt and cracked pepper 1/3 lb old cheddar cheese, shredded  linguine 3 tbsp parsley, minced 3 tbsp pine nuts, toasted Boil… Continue reading Creamy Pasta with Chicken and Mushrooms