olive oil 5 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 tsp chili flakes 28 oz. canned tomatoes, undrained 1 tsp dry oregano 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cracked pepper 1/2 cup fresh basil, minced 1/2 lb mozzarella, grated 1/2 lb penne Heat 2 tsp oil in a large non-stick skillet on medium heat. Add the chili flakes and… Continue reading Pasta with Tomato Mozzarella Sauce
Tomato Ricotta Pasta
1/2 lb fettucine, uncooked 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, at room temperature 1/4 cup parmesan, grated 1/4 cup butter, melted 2 large plum tomatoes, diced 1 tsp dry basil 3/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cracked pepper. Boil the pasta in salted water. Drain. Meanwhile combine the remaining ingredients and then toss with the pasta. Check the… Continue reading Tomato Ricotta Pasta
Farfalle with Sausage and Artichokes
1/2 lb farfalle 1 red pepper 1 small jar marinated artichoke hearts 1 tsp dry basil 1/2 tsp cracked pepper salt parmesan cheese 1/2 lb spicy italian sausage Roast the red pepper in the oven until charred and then peel the skin. Slice then, and remove the seeds. Boil the pasta in salted water. Drain… Continue reading Farfalle with Sausage and Artichokes
Mom’s Spicy Pesto Macaroni
1 bunch fresh parsley 1/4 cup grated parmesan 1/4 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp salt 2 cups uncooked macaroni 1/3 cup taco sauce cracked pepper Boil the macaroni in salted water. Drain. Combine the parsley, parmesan, and olive oil in the food processor. Add the garlic and the salt. Blend until… Continue reading Mom’s Spicy Pesto Macaroni
Mom’s Mac and Cheese
2 cups uncooked macaroni 1 tbsp butter 2 tbsp flour 1 cup milk 1/4 lb cheddar, grated 1 cup swiss cheese, grated 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper paprika Boil the macaroni in salted water for about 6 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water, and then drain again, Preheat the oven to 350 F. Melt… Continue reading Mom’s Mac and Cheese
Poppy Seed Noodles
1/2 lb egg noodles 2 tbsp poppy seeds 3 tbsp butter 1 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp cracked pepper Cook the noodles in salted boiling water. Drain thoroughly. Heat the butter in a small saucepan with the poppy seeds until it begins to brown. Add the salt and cracked pepper. Toss the butter with the… Continue reading Poppy Seed Noodles
Mozzarella Spaghetti
1 lb spaghetti 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup parmesan, grated cayenne salt paprika 1/2 lb mozzarella, grated 2 cups milk 10 mushrooms, sliced olive oil Preheat the oven to 450 F. Grease a 9 by 13" pan. Boil the spaghetti in Place the spaghetti in the prepared pan. Season it with salt, cayenne, and paprika.… Continue reading Mozzarella Spaghetti
Baked Fries
2 large potatoes, cut in thin wedges 2 tbsp flour cayenne olive oil coarse sea salt Boil the potatoes in salted water for 10 minutes. Drain well. Preheat the oven to 400 F. Combine the flour with 1 tsp of cayenne. Toss in the potatoes, to coat. Lay the potatoes on a baking sheet and… Continue reading Baked Fries
Tomato Crouton omelette
3 tbsp olive oil 2 cups french bread, cubed 1 garlic clove, minced 2 plum tomatoes, diced 4 eggs, lightly beaten salt and pepper Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a non-stick skillet on medium heat. Add the bread and fry until golden. Add the garlic and the tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes. … Continue reading Tomato Crouton omelette
Tapioca Cream Pudding
1 egg separated 3 cups milk 1/4 cup quick tapioca minit 6 tbsp sugar 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla Beat the egg yolk with the milk, tapioca, sugar, and salt in the top of a double boiler. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat and and cool 10 minutes. Stir in… Continue reading Tapioca Cream Pudding