Pizza

1 envelope (2 1/2 tsp) active dry yeast 1 tsp sugar 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water flour 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp olive oil tomato sauce dry thyme dry basil dry oregano chili flakes pepperoni, sliced mushrooms, sliced olives, sliced mozzarella grated Dissolve the yeast and the sugar in the water and let stand until… Continue reading Pizza

Spaghetti with Sausage Sauce

1/2 onion, minced 2 hot Italian sausages, sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp vermouth 3 tomatoes, diced salt and pepper chili flakes dry spaghetti parmesan Heat the olive oil in a dutch oven.  Saute the onion 3 minutes. Add the sausages and saute 5 minutes. Add 3 garlic and saute… Continue reading Spaghetti with Sausage Sauce

Creamy Parsnip Spaghetti

6 slices bacon 1/2 tsp dry thyme 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 parsnip, peeled, and julienned fine salt, cracked pepper 1/2 lb spaghetti 1/4 cup light cream 1/2 cup grated parmesan Boil the spaghetti in salted water. Fry the bacon until crisp.  Remove and drain on paper towel. Saute the garlic and the parsnip, and… Continue reading Creamy Parsnip Spaghetti

Caper Macaroni

1/2 lb macaroni salt cracked pepper 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup capers, minced 1/4 cup parsley, minced 1/2 cup panko parmesan Cook the macaroni in salted boiling water. Heat the oil on medium heat in a skillet.  Saute the garlic for 1 minute. Stir in the capers, parsley, and panko. … Continue reading Caper Macaroni

Vietnamese Noodle Bowl

2 chicken breasts, sliced peanut oil salt and pepper rice noodles broccoli florets 1/2 cup bean sprouts 1/2 cucumber, julienned 1 carrot, grated ground salted peanuts romaine lettuce, sliced 2 tbsp nuoc nam fish sauce 6 tbsp water 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 3 tbsp white sugar 1/2 tsp sambal oelek juice of half a… Continue reading Vietnamese Noodle Bowl

Spinach Noodle Casserole

10 oz. egg noodles 10 oz. frozen chopped spinach 1 3/4 oz. envelope dill sauce mix or hollandaise sauce mix 1 tsp dry mustard 1 1/2 cups water 2 cups sour cream 1/2 cup grated parmesan 1 tsp salt 1/4 cup panko butter Cook the noodles and the spinach separately, according to package directions.  Drain… Continue reading Spinach Noodle Casserole