Easy and delicious dessert to make in no time. Made with the complex sweet and tart flavors from the Fuji apples. My son’s favorite. Ingredients 1 Package frozen puff pastry, defrosted 5 Fuji apples, unpeeled and thinly sliced 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup granulated sugar 3 Tablespoon apple juice 2 Tablespoon ground cinnamon 2 Tablespoon lemon juice Preparation 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. Do not peel apples ( all vitamins are in the skin). Slice the apples as thinly as you can. 3. Pour lemon juice all over the apples so they won’t oxidize(change color) . 4. Place…
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Continue ReadingTender beef shanks and marrow that melt in your mouth. You won’t miss the veal chunk that this dish is usually made with. Cooked low and slow. It’s gone by my husband in no time. A delicious dish to enjoy with family and friends. Ingredients 5 bone-in beef shanks (cross-cut) 1 cup flour 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoon butter 1 onion, chopped 1 cup carrots, chopped 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 bay leaves, dried 2 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley, chopped 1 stalk celery, diced 2 cups homemade or store-bought chicken stock 2 1/2 tablespoon tomato paste 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2…
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Continue ReadingA great, fast and easy to make breakfast for the kids. My daughter almost has it everyday before school . Ingredients 1 egg 1 slice of whole wheat bread or (white, brioche) 2 tablespoon butter salt and pepper Preparation 1. Cut a hole in the center of the bread about 2 1/2 inch round with a cookie cutter or pressing the top of a glass cup into the slice of bread. 2. Melt 2 tablespoon of butter in a cast- iron pan on medium heat. Add the bread and toast for 2 to 3 minutes. 3. Flip the bread and crack an…
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Continue ReadingA quick and flavorful grain salad. Also, a great gluten-free side dish filled with fiber and good source of protein. Ingredients 1 cup Quinoa 3 large zucchini, chopped into small chunks 1 medium red onion, small diced 2 cups baby carrots, small diced 1/4 cup golden raisins 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup fresh parsley 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1 juice of lemon 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon paprika salt and pepper to taste Preparation 1. Rinse well quinoa before cooking to reduce its natural bitter flavor. 2. Cook quinoa according to package and set aside to cool. 3. Meanwhile, pre-heat oven…
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Continue ReadingFresh fruit or Berry Tart. A flaky and thin made from scratch pastry shell filled with a delicious tart-sweet cream, pile with fresh berries. A very festive, fresh and delicious dessert for anytime ! Ingredients Tart Dough: 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour 1/2 cup almond flour 2/3 cup powdered sugar 1 1/2 sticks unsalted cold butter, cut into pieces 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 to 2 teaspoon cold water Pastry Cream: 1 1/2 whole milk 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise 4 egg yolks 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice zest of …
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Continue ReadingElegant and pleasant delicious combination of shellfish cooked in a reach red tomato sauce. Our most wanted Sunday family meal. Ingredients 3 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 3 Tablespoon butter 1 Large yellow onion, thinly sliced 3 Large cloves garlic, thinly sliced 3 Pound mixed seafood(baby scallops, shrimps, calamari, and mussels) 1 12 Ounce can tomato sauce 5 Roma tomatoes, cut in large chunks 1/2 Cup red wine 5 to 6 Fresh basil leaves 1/2 Teaspoon oregano, dried 1/4 Teaspoon salt 1/4 Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 Teaspoon red crushed pepper 1 Pound fettuccini pasta 1/2 Cup Pecorino Romano cheese, grated…
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Continue ReadingCrispy, perfect thin crust, organic dough topped with fresh grilled organic zucchini, onions, organic yellow cherry tomatoes and basil. Best Pizza ever whether using charcoal or gas grills. The grill will give your pizza the greatest smoky flavor that you cannot get from your regular oven and you will be able to taste a variety of pizzas with different topping instead of over filling yourself with an extra thick one. Ingredients 4 Cups Organic Unbleached Flour 3/4 Cup of your starter(organic yeast created) 2 1/2 Cup filtered water, room temperature 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil Please…
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Continue ReadingWe never thought we could make our own organic yeast, so rewarding when you are able to create with your hands a rustic and delicious bread. Our children can not wait until is out of the oven to enjoy with an Extra Virgin Olive Oil, as we never miss our bread on the table next to all our warm dishes and best Panini Sandwiches. To create a mother dough(yeast) from scratch, we need to have the living mixture of yeast and good bacteria. This good bacteria will give the flavor to your bread or pizza crust, while the yeast will…
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Continue ReadingFresh, simple and delicious bite. Go well with a glass of wine for your next gathering. Ingredients 6 to 8 Fresh figs, sliced in halves 1/2 Cup cream cheese 1/4 Pound Prosciutto di Parma, thinly sliced 8 Crackers of your choice or toasted bread sliced 1 teaspoon organic honey Preparation 1. Smear about 1 teaspoon of cream cheese over each cracker. The cream cheese will act as a glue for the fig to stay in place. 2. Place sliced in halves figs over cracker. Arrange Prosciutto on top of fig. 3. Drizzle with honey. Enjoy!
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Continue ReadingSweet and a little fiery. Very crunchy, baked chicken drumetts. You won’t miss the fried ones. Great appetizer for a crowd . My daughter’s favorite. Ingredients 3 Pound chicken drumettes 1 Cup Organic honey 3 Tablespoon Ketchup 2 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce 1 Cup Orange juice or Pineapple juice 1/3 cup Rice Vinegar 1 Tablespoon Pomegranate Molasses 1 Tablespoon Olive oil 2 Garlic cloves, minced 1 Teaspoon fresh ginger, grated 1 Teaspoon Paprika 1 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper 1 Teaspoon sea salt 1 Teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 Tablespoon sweet ginger garlic seasoning Make ahead 1. Preheat oven at 425 grade Fahrenheit . 2.…