Mussels with Garlic and Ginger
In large saucepan add the oil, the red pepper flakes and stir while cooking over medium high heat. Add the ginger, stir and continue to cook for two minutes. Add the garlic, stir and cook for one more minute. Now add the
Tipsy Strawberries
Place the strawberries in a large bowl and add the crème de cassis and mix. Pour in the sugar and stir to incorporate all the ingredients. Let the mixture rest for at least 30 minutes or up to 1 hour
Braised Artichokes and Peppers
Pour the oil into a large saucepan set on medium heat, add the red pepper flakes and cook for one minute. Add the garlic and cook for about one more minute stirring well. Now add the onion and parsley, reduce the heat
Pasta with Artichokes and Cooked Ham
Bring the water to a boil in a large pot with or without the optional salt. In a large sauté pan set on medium heat add the olive oil and red peppers and cook for about a minute. Add garlic and
Braised Sausage with Artichoke
In a large sauté pan set on medium heat, heat the oil until hot. Add the sausages and cook for three minutes browning them on each side. Take the sausages out of the pan. Reduce the heat under the pan to
Marinated Fruit Salad
Place all the fruit in a large bowl. Add the lemon juice, sugar and vodka and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Marinate in the refrigerator for two hours. Serve chilled in fruit cups or over ice cream. Chef's Tip: In a pinch, canned
Pork Chop Alla Milanese
Place the pork chops on a cutting board between two pieces of wax or parchment paper and using the flat side of a mallet, pound them into larger pieces about a half-inch thick. Whisk the eggs and the cream as if
Chicken, Hunter Style
Coat each piece of chicken with a light dusting of flour, gently shake off the excess flour and flavor each piece of chicken with salt and pepper. Put the oil and the pancetta in a large sauté pan and cook over
Grandma's Braciole
Start with the stuffing. In a bowl mix the bread and the milk and let it sit for 10 minutes until most of the milk has been absorbed then squeeze out as much of the milk as you can and
Maureen's Farro Salad
Cook the farro for 30 minutes or as instructed. Drain the farro after it is cooked and add the diced bell pepper, chopped Kalamata olives, parsley, salt, pepper, onion powder and stir well to incorporate all the flavors. Add the lemon juice,