Mashed Potatoes “Parmigiane”
Bring a large pot of boiling water to a boil. (Enough to cover the potatoes by at least 2 inches). Add salt and potatoes. Cook for approximately 20 minutes. (After 15 minutes, check for tenderness (you want them soft enough to
Sauteed Mushrooms, Green Beans, Tomatoes and Prosciutto.
Cut all the cherry tomatoes in ½ . Sprinkle the cut side with the salt and sugar, put aside Boil a large pot of water over high heat. Add the green beans and cook for 7-8 minutes. Drain the beans and
Stewed Peas with Sundried Tomatoes.
Pour the oil and the garlic in a sauce pan and cook over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until the garlic starts to brown. Add the onions and sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 15 minutes. Stirring every 5 minutes. Add the peas,
Roasted Mashed Potatoes with Peppers
Preheat oven to 450degrees. In a large bowl mix the potatoes with the pepper, salt, thyme, and 4 tbsp. of the olive oil Grease a large baking pan with 1 tbsp. of olive oil. Pour the potatoes in the pan and spread
Sautéed Lima Beans
In a wide, deep sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, parsley, rosemary and onion. Cook until the onion starts to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the beans and cook for a
Rice Salad
Bring the water and salt to a rapid boil. Add the rice. Stir once, gently. Bring back to a boil; cook for 10 - 12 minutes (like pasta). After 8 or 9 minutes, taste a grain or two, and continue
Raw Mushroom Salad
Mushrooms’ Marinade: Place mustard, anchovies, lemon juice, sherry wine vinegar, salt and pepper in the food processor. Process until smooth. With the machine running, drizzle in the olive oil. Salad: In a large bowl, mix the sliced mushrooms with the chopped parsley, basil, diced
Salad with Shrimp and Cannellini
Whisk olive oil and lemon juice together, adding white pepper, salt, and oregano. In a separate bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Toss with the dressing, adjust salt and pepper to taste, and chill for at least 1 hour to allow flavors
Green Salad with Broiled Goat Cheese
Place the salad in a large bowl, sprinkle with salt and pepper mix well. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of vinegar toss the salad until well coated. Toast the bread slices. Divide the cheese in 6 slices, no
Lobster Salad
Peel potatoes and cut into a ½ inch dice. Add diced potatoes to a pot of boiling water and cook " al dente", 3-4 minutes. Bring a second pot of salted water to a boil. Trim the ends of the string