Let the steamed zucchini cool. Warm 1 tb olive oil in a small saute pan over very low heat & add the garlic. Let it sweat so that the flavour infuses the oil. Add the rosemary & sage & let them wilt in the oil for a minute or so. Cut the cooled zucchini into […]

Soak the slices of bread in cold water to cover until moist, 10 to 15 minutes. Squeeze each slice between your fingers to get rid of extra moisture. Tear into small chunks. Place the bread in a large bowl & add the onion, tomatoes, cucumber, celery, fennel, pepper, radishes, olives & basil leaves. Mix the […]

Adjust oven rack to center of oven and preheat to 350^F. Wash chicken legs and blot dry. Place legs on work surface. Starting at top of leg, slip your fingers under the skin to loosen. Peel off skin carefully, using a pair of kitchenshears to snip the skin and any connecting membrane to avoid tearing […]

Sautee carrots, onions, parsley, basil, garlic for about 15 min. Cover and simmer for 15 more min. Add tomatoes, zucchini, bell pepper, wine, salt, pepper, sugar. Simmer 45 min. In separate pan, melt 1 Tablespoon butter, add flour. Cook roux over very low heat, whisk in heated cream. Add tomato paste, whisk until mixture is […]

Sauce Use the first 8 ingredients to make the sauce. Roast the red peppers, and all the onions and garlic. (to roast onion and garlic in a e) place an un pealed onion in microwave for 5 minutes on high. In the last 2 minutes add garlic cloves. Combine peppers, onion, garlic, tomato (peeled, seeded […]

Mix crumbs, parmesan cheese and oregano. Pound breast thin. Cover with havarti or swiss chesse. Roll up and brush with butter. Roll in crumb mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Add sauce and bake 10 minutes more. Makes 1 serving.

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) […]

Cut crusts from bread and roll out each slice with a rolling pin. Combine remaining ingredients except butter and stir to blend well.Spread each bread slice with some of the mixture and roll up jelly roll fashion (fasten with a toothpick if necessary).Brush each roll with melted butter.Put on a baking sheet and chill until […]

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 […]