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Ingredients 1 pound dried Bertoli Orrechiette 1 teaspoon unsalted butter 1/4 cup (best quality) garlic flavored olive oil 1/3 cup Madeira 1 cup golden raisins 2 sweet onions (Maui, Vidalia, etc.) 1 cup arugula, stems removed and chopped 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts* 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper Shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano Preparation Bring a large pasta pot full of water to boil. Cook Orrechiette until al dente (soft but still firm to the bite)....

Ingredients 1 pound (2 1/2 cups) calypso or any other type of dried bean 2 sprigs fresh sage 2 sprigs fresh rosemary 1 head garlic, halved horizontally 1 carrot, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 rib celery, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 onion, quartered 1 tablespoon coarse salt Extra-virgin olive oil, for serving Preparation Pick over the beans to remove any stones or bad or broken beans. Rinse thoroughly. Place the beans in a stockpot and cover with plenty of cold water....

Ingredients 12 medium tomatoes (3 pounds) 1 2/3 pounds fresh goat cheese 1 large egg, lightly beaten 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons finely chopped basil 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Preparation Preheat the oven to 425°. Slice off the top 1/2 inch of each tomato and reserve the tops. Scoop out the tomato cores and seeds. Cut a very thin sliver off of the bottom of each tomato to help them stand up straight....

Ingredients 4 tilapia fillets, about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise 2 teaspoons honey Dijon mustard or Dijon mustard 1 cup panko bread crumbs 1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs 1 teaspoon paprika 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes Dash pepper 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Heat oven to 400°. Lightly grease a large shallow baking dish or spray with nonstick cooking spray. Combine the mayonnaise and mustard; rub the mixture over the tilapia fillets....

Ingredients half a bunch of parsley 2 bananas 2 tbsp oil 1/2 tsp red wine or rice vinegar salt pepper Preparation slice bananas on the bias, for nice wide pieces. chop parsley up till the cutting bord turns slightly green in a lage pan, fry bananas on both sides till they are browned and slightly crisp. drain bananas on some crumpled paper towels, then toss in a large bowl with parsley till well coated....

Ingredients 4 large eggs 2 tablespoons chicken fat or vegetable oil 1/2 cup seltzer or club soda 1 cup matzah meal Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Preparation Mix the eggs well with a fork. Add the chicken fat or oil, soda water, matzah meal, and salt and pepper and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for several hours. Dip your hands in cold water and make about 10 balls slightly smaller than Ping-Pong balls....

Ingredients ¼ pound butter ( 1 stick) 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1/3 cup cocoa ½ cup potato starch ½ cup nuts Preparation Cream butter and sugar and eggs. Add dry ingredients. Pour into greased 8" square pan. Bake 350 degrees 25 minutes

Ingredients 1 disk Galette Dough 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus more for parchment 2 1/2 pounds peaches (about 5), halved, pitted, and cut into 1/2-inch wedges 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Pinch of coarse salt 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, divided 6 ounces raspberries 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1/4 cup sliced almonds 1 1/2 tablespoons coarse sanding sugar 1 cup plain yogurt...

Ingredients 8 slices bacon, if desired 8 frozen buttermilk, low-fat or multi-grain waffles 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1/4 cup strawberry or any flavor jam or preserves Preparation Cook bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels; set aside. Toast waffles as directed on package. Spread 4 waffles with peanut butter and half of the jam. Top each waffle with 2 bacon slices, breaking slices to fit waffles. Top with remaining waffles; press slightly....

Ingredients 1 quart shredded cabbage 1 quart sliced cucumbers 1 quart sliced onions 1 quart green beans 1 quart green tomatoes 1 quart peppers 1 pint cauliflower 1 pint celery Radish pods 1 quart vinegar 4 Tbsp flour 2 1/2 cups sugar 1 Tbsp dry mustard 1/2 ounce turmeric (or enough to make sauce colored) Salted water Preparation Boil vegetables together in salt water for 10 minutes until tender. Drain vegetables....

Ingredients 1 lb ground Italian sausage 1½ tsp crushed red peppers 1 large diced white onion 4 Tbsp bacon pieces 2 tsp garlic puree 10 cups water 5 cubes of chicken bouillon 1 cup heavy cream 1 lb sliced Russet potatoes, or about 3 large potatoes ¼ of a bunch of kale Preparation 1.Sauté Italian sausage and crushed red pepper in a large pot. Drain excess fat, refrigerate while you prepare other ingredients....

Ingredients 3/4 cup orzo 3/4 cup chopped tomatoe 1/2 tsp olive oil 1/8 tsp black pepper Preparation Combine 5 cups of water and 1/4 tsp salt in large saucepan, cover and bring to a oil. Add orzo and cook 11 mins or until tender, then drain. While water for pasta comes to a boil, combine 3/4 cup chopped tomatoes, olive oil, and black pepper. Add orzo to tomato and toss gently to coat....

Ingredients 1 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 stick butter 3 large apples, sliced 1 loaf French bread 5 eggs 1 1/2 cups milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon Preparation Mix brown sugar, maple syrup, and butter. Cook over medium-low heat 5 minutes, pour into 9x13 casserole. Lay apple slices on top of sugar mix. Top with loaf of french bread cut into slices/cubes. Beat eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon....

Ingredients 4 pounds plums 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon kosher salt Freshly ground pepper to taste 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves (about 15 sprigs) Preparation Heat oven to 250 degrees. Cut plums in half lengthwise and remove pits. Cut halves into 2-inch wedges. Place in a large mixing bowl and sprinkle with sugar, salt, pepper, vinegar, and oil. Toss to coat well....

Ingredients 1/2 tsp dill weed 1/2 tsp red pepper (less if you don’t want it too spicy) 1/2 tsp seasoned salt 1/2 tsp sea salt 2 tsp dried parsley 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/4 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp lemon pepper 3/4 c oil 11 oz oyster crackers Preparation Whisk oil and spices. Add crackers and toss until coated. Spread on paper towels to absorb excess oil....

Ingredients INGREDIENTS 2 1/2 pounds parsnips, cut into 1-inch chunks (about 8 cups) 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 4 teaspoons honey 1 tablespoon olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons whole-grain mustard Preparation Heat the oven to 450°F and arrange a rack in the upper third. Place the parsnips on a large baking sheet and toss with the vinegar, honey, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast until fork tender, about 30 minutes....

Ingredients PASSOVER CHOCOLATE CHEWY COOKIES 1 1/2 CUPS CONFEDTIONERS SUGAR 2 1/2 TBL GOOD COCOA 2 1/2 CUPS CHOPPED PECANS 3 EGG WHITES AT ROOM TEMPERATURE PINCH OF SALT 1/4 TSP. VANILLA } PREHEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGREES LINE TWO COOKIE SHEETS WITH PARCHMENT OR LINERS SIFT CONFECTIONERS SUGAR AND COCOA INTO A LARGE BOWL. ADD PECANS AND STIR WELL. IN A MIXING BOWL (FOR A MIXER) USING A WHISK ATTACHMENT,...

Ingredients 1 cup sweet white wine 1 cup peach nectar 4 medium-sized fresh or frozen peaches 4 ounces white chocolate, grated 4 tablespoons crystallized ginger, chopped 12 square spring roll or wonton wrappers 4 teaspoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons powdered sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. In a saucepan, bring wine and peach nectar to a boil. Add peaches and simmer until tender. Remove peaches and cool; reserve liquid....

Ingredients 1/2 c butter 1/2 c peanut butter 1/2 c sugar 1/2 c brown sugar 1 egg 1 t vanilla 1 3/4 c flour 1 t baking soda 1/2 t salt 2 T milk sugar 1 bag hershey kisses Preparation cream butter and peanut butter. gradually add sugar and cream well. add egg, milk, and vanilla. mix well. blend in flour, soda, salt. refrigerate several hours. shape dough into balls. roll balls in sugar and place on ungreased cookie sheet....

Ingredients 1/4 cup Mazola oil (or tasteless oil) 4 squares unsweetened chocolate 2 cup sugar 2 cup flour 2 tsp baking powder 4 eggs 2 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup confectionery sugar Preparation Melt chocolate Mix chocolate, sugar and oil Blend in eggs, one at a time until well mixed Cover with plastic wrap and chill several hours or overnight. Cover cookie sheet with parchment paper. If you don’t have any, grease the cookie sheet....