Ingredients 1 pound (16 ounces) Rigatoni Pasta, cooked to package instructions. 3 Tablespoon Olive Oil 1 Tablespoon butter 1/2-pound Spicy Italian Sausage, casing removed. 1/2 -pound ground meat 1 onion, small diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 5 fresh Roma tomato, diced 2 sprig fresh thyme 2-3 Tablespoon tomato paste 1/3 cup red wine Salt and Pepper to taste 1/2 cup Pecorino Romano, grated for garnish 1/2 cup of tomato sauce Preparation Boil water and cook pasta al dente. Remove water and save 1/2 cup of pasta water. Set cooked pasta aside. Use a large saucepan and over medium heat, heat…
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Continue ReadingIngredients FOR THE SALAD: 2-3 cups Baby Spinach Fresh Leaves 2 carrots, sliced and grilled 1/3 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 1 clove of garlic, minced 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon soya sauce 1 Tablespoon mayonnaise 1 teaspoon honey FOR THE STEAK: 1 pound Flank steak or skirt steak Salt and Pepper to seasoned 1 teaspoon Pomegranate Molasses 2 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil Preparation Dry Steak with paper towels. Place steak in a large bowl to marinate for about 35 to 40 minutes with salt, freshly ground black pepper, pomegranate molasses, and olive oil. Meanwhile, heat the grill over…
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Continue ReadingThe Ultimate appetizer! Super easy to make with store-bought tubes of polenta. Slice, bake and top with a creamy irresistible delicious mushroom sauce. Ingredients 1 pound store bought-tube pre-cooked polenta, sliced in 1/2-inch rounds 1/2-pound White button mushroom(cremini), chopped 1/3 cup Mozzarella cheese, grated 1 onion, small diced 1/3 cup heavy cream 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/3 cup dry white wine 1/3 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper A dash of Worcestershire sauce 1 Tablespoon fresh Rosemary, finely chopped 1 Tablespoon butter 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin olive oil, spray Preparation Preheat oven to 425 grades Fahrenheit. Line a baking tray…
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Continue ReadingA hearty, warm side dish for your Thanksgiving table or to enjoy on its own as a vegetarian main dish. Ingredients 4 large potatoes, Yukon gold peeled and cut in large pieces 1 pound of fresh cremini, morel or white mushrooms, pat dry with paper towel and sliced 1 onion, small diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 Tablespoons butter 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil 1/4 cup whole milk, warm 1/2 cup bread crumbs 1 extra Tablespoon butter, melted 1/2 cup of Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese, grated 1 teaspoon thyme, ground 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, ground 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon…
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Continue ReadingIngredients for Blueberry-Banana Cupcakes Batter (12-14 cupcakes) 1/2 cup coconut flour 1 cup cake flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 2 eggs 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract 4 ripe bananas, 2 of them caramelized and mashed for batter 1/2 cup coconut milk 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 cups fresh blueberry, puree 1/4 cup coconut oil Preparation for Caramelized Bananas Use a large skillet and cook at medium heat 2 Tablespoon of butter. Add 2 Tablespoons of brown sugar. Heat until dissolve and add ripe sliced bananas until caramelized. Remove from heat and mash…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 6-8 medium zucchini 1 can petit tomatoes, rinsed 1-pound Italian turkey sausage, casing removed 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tablespoon oregano, dried 1 Tablespoon basil, dried 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3/4 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese and cheddar cheese, shredded 3 Tablespoon olive oil Preparation Preheat oven to 375 grades Fahrenheit. Cut each zucchini lengthwise in 3 slices. Place zucchini slices over a baking tray lined with foil. Grease it with olive oil first. Sprinkle with some salt, pepper, 1/2 Tablespoon of each for dried oregano, dried basil and Italian seasoning. Drizzle some…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 4 cups whole milk 4 egg yolks 1 cup sugar 4-5 Tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or paste 1 tablespoon butter Preparation Use a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup of milk with cornstarch. Set aside. Whisk the 3 cups remaining of milk with sugar. Heat it over medium heat just before the boiling point. Whisk apart the egg yolks in a bowl. Pour slowly 1 cup of the hot milk over egg whisking constantly. Add slowly this mixture back into the pot with the warm milk. Pour cornstarch mixture over and keep whisking until thickened. Remove from…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 1-pound mussels, scrubbed 1/2-pound small scallops 1-pound shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 yellow onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 potato, diced 1 cup dry white wine 3 cups crushed tomato 1 cup clam juice 2 1/2 cup vegetable or fish broth 1/3 cup fresh lime juice or lemon juice 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1 teaspoon oregano, dried 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes wedges of lime or lemon for serving Preparation Use a large skillet and heat oil over medium…
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Continue ReadingAuthentic Lebanese Rice and meat dish perfumed with original warm spices. Perfect for any celebration! Ingredients for Pulled Beef or Lamb with Rice 4 lb. chuck roast (boneless), cut in thick pieces 3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 Tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons garlic, minced 1 teaspoon cumin, ground 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground 2 bay leaves 8 cups of water, for meat 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 2 cardamon pods 2 Tablespoons butter 1/4 cup blanched toasted almond halves 1/2 cup green raisins 1/3 cup dried cranberries 1/2 teaspoon seven spice 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground 2 1/2 cups…
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Continue ReadingSmooth and creamy without the heavy cream! Ingredients 5 cups of broccoli florets 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 onion, diced 2 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth 2 potatoes, diced 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 1 cup whole milk 2 Tablespoon butter 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Preparation Use a large pot and heat over medium high heat and melt butter. Sauté the onions until softened. Incorporate minced garlic. Add potatoes and broccoli. Seasoned with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes. Add broth. Bring it to a simmer uncovered,…