1. Place 1 tablespoon butter in a deep, 1 1/2-quart, heat- resistant, non-metallic casserole. Heat, uncovered, in e Oven 30 seconds. 2. Add pork and heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 2 minutes. Drain off excess fat. 3. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. 4. Heat, covered, in Microwave Oven 12 to 15 minutes or until […]

Process the chili peppers, 6 of the garlic cloves & the water in a food processor or blender until it makes a pungent, soup-like mixture. Take care when opening up the top, as the fumes will be strong. Bring a large pan of boiling salted water to the boil. Pour the chili & garlic mixture […]

Season with salt and pepper to taste. Place the pasta in the boiling water and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until al dente. Test frequently; do not overcook. Drain well. Toss the hot pasta in the mushroom sauce and serve immediately. CHICKEN STOCK: Place chicken bones & trimmings w/2-1/2 qts. water in […]

–CREAM SAUCE– 4 tb Butter 1 c Heavy cream 3/4 c Parmesan; freshly grated Cook the spinach with just the water that clings to it from cleaning. Cool. Squeeze as dry as possible with hands and chop finely. Saute the spinach and onion in the butter until soft. Transfer to a bowl. Stir in ricotta, […]

GREMOLATA 12 2×1/2″ strips orange zest 4 md Garlic cloves 2 tb Whole Italian parsley leaves -packed Cooked pasta of your choice Put the orange zest, garlic, and parsley in a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Pulse the machine several times, stopping to scrape down the bowl, then process until finely chopped. Bring […]

Sift together the flours and salt and pour out on a clean, dry board. Shape into a mound, then make a well in the center with the “walls” of the flour even all around. Crack the eggs into the well and add the oil. Using a fork, mix the flour together with the egg mixture, […]

Rinse scallops and set aside. In a large saute pan heat oil and add scallions, garlic, tomatoes, wine, vinegar, parsley, basil, salt and pepper. Cook on medium high for approximately 5 minutes until vigorously boiling. Reduce heat to medium low and cook for 15 minutes. Cook pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking […]

Heat oil in a large saucpan set over medium heat. In a medium sized saucepan set over medium heat add whole tomatoes and herbs and spices with tomato sauce, parmesan and sugar in a medium sized saucepan set over medium heat. Break up tomatoes with a spoon as you stir. Simmer, uncovered for 5 min. […]

In a large pot of salted water, cook the penne for 8-10 minutes or until tender but firm. In a saucepan combine the sauce mix, milk and butter. Bring to boil over med-high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to med-low and add lemon juice and rind. Cook uncovered 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Combine mayonnaise and […]

Preheat oven to 350. Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain well. Combine cottage cheese and next 8 ingredients in a medium bowl; stir well. Add cottage cheese mixture to noodle mixture; toss gently. Pour into buttered 2-quart casserole. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes of until thoroughly heated.