Clean and trim the mushrooms and cut into thin slices. Put the oil, garlic, chopped parsley and mushrooms into a saucepan and cook over a moderate heat, stirring and turning occasionally, for 10-12 minutes. Cut the ham and cheese into small dice. Cook the pasta until al dente, drain well and stir in the mushrooms, […]

Cook the pasta until almost *al dente*; add the arugula, cook for a few moments & then drain. Meanwhile, lightly saute the shallots or garlic in the olive oil. Add the tomatoes. Cook over high heat until the sauce thickens, then season with the salt & hot pepper flakes or cayenne. Toss the pasta & […]

Heat half the butter in a pan. When it melts add the flour. When it begins to bubble add the milk and mix well. Cook on low for 5 min. It will start to thicken. Mix often to avoid lumping and sticking. Cut all the cheese into smallstrips. Gradually add the cheese mixing well while […]

* spirals or wide ribbons are recommended. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut the eggplant in half, and place cut side down on lightly oiled baking sheet. Pierce with fork several times, then bake for 40 minutes, until really soft and collapsing. When it has cooled, scoop out the insides and puree everything except the […]

1. Cook pasta twists according to package directions. About 5 minutes before pasta is doen, add broccoli florets and cook 5 minutes longer. Drain well. 2. In large bowl, combine mayonnaise, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper; mix well. Add pasta, broccoli, tomatoes, bell pepper, green onions, parsley and basil; toss until well combined. Cover and […]

Cream eggs and butter together. Add other ingredients and mix well. Note: If using cottage cheese, use only the egg yolks.

Coat A Large Skillet With Spray. Place Over Medium Heat Until Hot. Add Garlic; Saute 2 Min. Add Mushrooms, Diced Red Pepper, Thyme, Salt & Black Pepper; Cook Over High Heat 8 Min. OR Until Liquid Evaporates, Stirring Constantly. Combine Mushroom Mixture & Tofu in A Medium Bowl. Stir Well And Set Aside. Wipe Pan […]

–TOMATO SAUCE– 1/4 c Oil 1/4 c Chopped onion 1/4 c Chopped green pepper 1 Clove garlic; minced 1 cn (6-oz) broiled mushrooms 4 cn (6-oz) tomato paste 1 cn (#2-1/2) Italian plum -tomatoes 1 ts Sugar 2 ts Salt 1/4 ts Pepper MAKING THE CASSEROLE 1 lb Tufoli (large tube macaroni) Meat balls from […]

1. Remove sausage meat from outer casings and chop up the sausage. 2. In a 5-quart Dutch Oven and over medium heat, saute sausage, beef, onion, and garlic; stir frequently until both sausage and beef are well browned. 3. Add sugar, 1 tablespoon salt, basil, fennel, pepper, and half the parsley; mix well. 4. Add […]

In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the oil with the garlic over moderate heat. When the garlic sizzles, add the tomatoes, crushing them with your hands, and stir in the fish stock, lemon juice, tomato paste, sugar and bay leaf. Simmer for 7 to 10 minutes, until thick but still fairly liquid. Then stir […]