Chicken Orzo

2 chicken breasts, pounded to 1/4 inch thick between waxed paper salt and pepper 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 onion, minced olive oil butter 1 tsp dried sage 28 oz. canned tomatoes, crushed 1 cup chicken stock 1 1/2 cups dry orzo 4 cups baby spinach, fresh 1/4 cup parmesan, grated Lemon juice Heat 1… Continue reading Chicken Orzo

Baked Potato Strips

2 baking potatoes, cut in thin strips, lengthwise 1 egg, beaten 2 tbsp parmesan, grated 1 tsp garlic powder Preheat the oven to 375.  Combine the egg, parmesan, and garlic powder. Add the potatoes and toss to coat.  Place in a single layer on a greased baking sheet. Bake for 40 minutes.  Serve.

Roasted Tomato Pie

1 lb sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed 8 large plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise olive oil 3 1/2 tsp fresh minced thyme parmesan, shaved salt and pepper Heat oven to 400 F.  Line a large shallow baking pan with aluminum foil. Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface.  Cut to a 10" round. Chill. Ross the… Continue reading Roasted Tomato Pie

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

Pine Nut Rice

butter 1 cup raw rice 2 cups chicken stock 1/2 tsp saffron 1/2 tsp salt 3 tbsp parmsan, grated 1/3 cup pine nuts Melt 2 tbsp of butter in a large saucepan.  Add the rice and stir to coat. Stir in the stock, saffron, and the salt.  Bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat… Continue reading Pine Nut Rice

Creamed Spinach

2 lb spinach 75 g butter 1 tbsp olive oil 1 crushed garlic clove 2 tbsp cornstarch ¾ cup heavy cream 2 tbsp parmesan, grated   Place the spinach in a pan with just a sprinkle of water.  Saute until it wilts.  Remove to a colander.  Heat the butter and the oil in a pan… Continue reading Creamed Spinach

Champagne Risotto

1 stick celery, minced 1 leek, white part only, minced 2 1/2 oz.  butter 1 tsp olive oil 375 ml champagne 750 ml chicken stock 250 g Arborio rice 10 g parmesan Ground white pepper   Heat the stock and half the champagne in a saucepan on the stove. Melt 2 oz of the butter in a… Continue reading Champagne Risotto

Butternut Squash Soup

40 g butter 2 kg butternut squash, peeled, chopped 25 g parmesan, grated 1.2 litres chicken stock ¼ cup heavy cream Sea salt and cracked pepper   Put the butter in a dutch oven on medium heat.  Add the squash.  Turn the heat up and cook until very tender.  Stir in the parmesan and add… Continue reading Butternut Squash Soup

Spinach Proscuitto Orzo

1/2 lb uncooked orzo 1 lb fresh spinach 3/4 cup consomme butter 2 oz. prosciutto, sliced thin 1/2 cup parmesan, grated salt and pepper Cook the orzo in boiling salted water.  Drain thoroughly. Wilt the spinach in a skillet.  Put it in a food processor with the consomme.  Process until smooth. Melt 1 tbsp of… Continue reading Spinach Proscuitto Orzo