Melt butter in oil and sautee onion and garlic until golden. Add tomatoes and mix well. add all other ingredients and mix well. Simmer for 30 mon. Remove bay leaf and hot pepper halves. Add shrimp /and/or lobster and simmer 15 minutes. Turn off heat and let sit for 10 min. Cook pasta (your choice) […]

*peeled, seeded and diced or 1 16-oz. can plum tomatoes, drained and chopped **kidney or navy beans, rinsed and drained >>>>>> In large skillet (or 4 – 6 qt. heavy casserole), heat oil. Saute onions and garlic over low heat about 8 to 10 minutes, until onions are soft and translucent. Add tomatoes, oregano, thyme, […]

Bring water to a boil; add shrimp, and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain well; rinse with cold water. Chill. Peel and devein shrimp; set aside. Cook vermicelli according to directions; drain. Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat; stir in flour. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add […]

Place dried mushrooms in medium bowl. Add hot water and let soak until softened, about 30 minutes. Remove mushrooms from water, squeezing the excess water back into bowl. Strain and reserve liquid. Slice mushrooms, discarding stems. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add bacon and chicken and cook until fat renders, stirring […]

Wash and trim snow peas. Place them in a bowl and pour in enough boiling water to cover them. Let stand 10 minutes; drain and set aside. Cook the noodles in plenty of boiling water for 3 to 4 minutes. Drain in colander, rinse with cold water and set aside. In large bowl, combine noodles, […]

Mix 2 cups flour and salt in bowl, reserve 1/3 cup for later. Make a well in the center Mix eggs, olive oil and water and pour into well. Stir flour into egg mixture until dough forms into a ball. Turn out onto floured surface and kneed for about 10 minutes, adding extra flour if […]

Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Meanwhile, heat oil in heavy large skillet over low heat. Add garlic and stir 2 to 3 minutes. Add capers and liquid and heat through. Add drained pasta to skillet. Mix in minced herbs and red pepper flakes. Sprinkle […]

Combinechopped scallions, bell pepper, zucchini, tomatoes, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil in a shallow baking dish. Bake at 400 degrees for about 30 minutes, stirring once, or until vegetables are soft. Meanwhile, cook pasta in boiling water according to package directions. Drain hot cooked pasta and toss with vegetables. Serve in a warmed bowl […]

-NAM PRIK SAUCE- 10 Shallots — finely sliced into rings 5 Garlic cloves — finely chopped 1/2 c Dried split moong beans — soaked in water for 6 hrs 2 Coriander roots 1 tb Red curry paste 1 1/4 c Coconut milk 2 tb Light soy sauce 1 tb Sugar 1 tb Tamarind juice 1 […]

Cook vegetables as directed on package till vegetables are crisp-tender. Cover; refrigerate about 1 hour. In large bowl, combine chicken, dressing, and pasta-vegetable mix; toss to coat. Garnish with croutons