8 pieces bacon, cut in half lengthwise 2 heads radicchio, quartered pepper 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar Wrap two pieces of the bacon around each quarter of the radicchio, securing with a toothpick. Heat a large non stick skillet and then saute the radicchio until the bacon is crisp. Season with pepper. Remove from the pan and… Continue reading Bacon Wrapped Radicchio
Red Wine Risotto
7 cups water chicken oxo 2 tbsp olive oil 1/2 onion, minced 1 cup arborio rice 3/4 cup red wine 2 tbsp butter 1/4 cup parmesan Combine the water and 3 tsp chicken oxo in a saucepan on the stove and set it to simmer. Heat the olive oil in a dutch oven until hot and… Continue reading Red Wine Risotto
Brined Pork Chops
1/4 cup kosher salt 2 tbsp sugar 1 quart water 2 pork chops olive oil salt and cracked pepper balsamic vinegar Combine the kosher salt, sugar, and water. Mix well. Pour over the pork chops and chill overnight. Heat the grill. Brush the chops with oil. Season them with salt and pepper. Grill the pork… Continue reading Brined Pork Chops
Spaghetti Carbonara
salt cracked pepper olive oil 1/4 lb bacon 1/2 lb spaghetti, uncooked 3 tbsp pasta water 1/2 cup shaved parmesan 2 eggs Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti. Heat a drizzle of olive oil up in a skillet. Fry the bacon until crisp. Set aside, without draining the… Continue reading Spaghetti Carbonara
Tomato Cheese Bread Pudding
2 cups canned tomatoes, mashed 1/2 onion, minced 1 tbsp butter, melted 1 tsp sea salt cracked pepper 1/2 tsp dry basil 4 slices white bread, crusts removed, cubed 2 eggs, beaten 3/4 cup mozzarella, grated Preheat the oven to 375 F. Combine the tomatoes, onion, butter, salt, pepper to taste, basil, eggs and bread… Continue reading Tomato Cheese Bread Pudding
Chicken and Mushroom Penne
1 lb mixed mushrooms, sliced thin 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp butter 1 shallot, minced 1 3/4 cup chicken stock 1/3 lb fontina cheese, cubed 1/2 cup parmesan, grated 1/4 cup fresh basil, minced 1/2 tsp dry thyme salt and pepper 1/2 lb uncooked penne 2 chicken breasts, sliced Heat 1 tbsp olive oil… Continue reading Chicken and Mushroom Penne
Jam Muffins
1 1/2 cups flour 1/4 cup sugar 2 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 cup plain yogurt 1/4 cup milk jam 1/4 cup pecans, chopped Preheat the oven to 425 F and grease a jumbo muffin tin. Combine the flour,… Continue reading Jam Muffins
Egg Pilaf
1 cup rice 2 cups chicken stock salt 3 eggs, beaten 1/8 lb butter, melted cracked pepper Combine the rice, stock, and salt to taste in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer on low for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat. Mix in the beaten eggs. Add the butter and stir well.… Continue reading Egg Pilaf
Creamy Garlic Dressing
1/2 cup plain yogurt 2 1/2 tbsp ketchup 2 tbsp water 1 1/2 tbsp cider vinegar 2 tbsp mayonnaise 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper Combine all the ingredients. Mix well before pouring on a salad.
Maple Syrup Muffins
butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/4 cup flour 2 tsp baking powder 3/4 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup milk maple syrup 1/3 cup icing sugar 1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. 2. Cream 1/4 cup butter with the sugar and salt. 3. Mix in the flour, baking powder and oats.… Continue reading Maple Syrup Muffins