One thing I learned in my years living in the Canarsie section of Brooklyn, NY was how to cook a good Italian meal. Here is a recipe I created after having this dish in a restaurant. Enjoy! Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil, divided 6 cloves garlic, sliced 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 (28 ounce)…
This is a very refreshing drink! Ingredients 1 3/4 cups white sugar 8 cups water 1 1/2 cups lemon juice Directions In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup water. Bring to boil and stir to dissolve sugar. Allow to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until chilled. Remove seeds from lemon…
This is potato salad the old-fashioned way, with eggs, celery and relish. It’s really good to serve with chili. Ingredients 5 potatoes 3 eggs 1 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon celery salt 1 tablespoon prepared mustard ground black pepper to taste 1/4…
When I was in Vicenza, Italy at an open market downtown, I smelled this scrumptious smell of roast chicken at this stand. So I bought one of their chickens and looked what they stuffed in the cavity to make it taste so good! I also do my turkeys like this too! Ingredients 1 (3 pound)…
Ingredients 1 large eggplant, diced into small cubes 1 white onion, diced 2 tomatoes, diced 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated 1 1/2 cups dry bread stuffing mix or croutons 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1 pinch red pepper flakes, optional kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to…
These salty caramel chocolate bars are chewy and have layer upon layer of caramel and chocolate goodness on top of a soft oatmeal cookie crust. Ingredients Crust 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats Filling 1 (one) 14 oz…
I was trying to think of a way to use my overabundance of Bing cherries last summer. I have an obsession with muffins, so I started brainstorming, and thus was born these wonderful, chocolaty muffins. Ingredients 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups white sugar 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking powder…
This dish is perfect to take on a picnic or to a potluck! All I can say about this dish is yum, yum. It is one of my all-time favorites! Fritter Ingredients: 1 large zucchini (or 2 small ones) 1 clove garlic peeled and minced 1/4 cup fresh basil we grow our own, but you can find it at any grocery store 1/4 cup fresh oregano ditto…
Americans would call these cinnamon rolls–but this version is the original Danish version and it’s absolutely wonderful. They are traditionally served with coffee or tea at Christmas time, and they are to die for! Ingredients Dough: 1 cup warm milk (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 3 (0.6 ounce) cakes cake yeast 6 1/2 tablespoons butter,…
A simple spice blend gives tons of flavor to the crispy skin and moist, juicy thigh meat. This is in the oven in just minutes for a delicious (and budget-friendly!) main dish. Ingredients cooking spray 8 bone-in chicken thighs with skin 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon onion salt 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon…
Just what the grand-kids ordered. Tater tots, Mexican food, and cheese! This is one of those meals that you can throw together with ingredients you would normally have on hand. Great for pot luck or a quick meal for unexpected company. Some kids don’t like onion or garlic; these can be omitted. Ingredients 1 pound…
The absolute best muffins! Don’t be fooled by all the healthful ingredients – these sinful muffins are good for curing chocolate cravings! Ingredients 1 cup whole wheat flour 3/4 cup ground flax seed 1/2 cup wheat germ 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1/2…
Assemble the ingredients the night before, and bake this casserole in the morning. Stand back and wait for the compliments. I’ve made it with fat free cottage cheese, egg substitute, and reduced fat sausage; the taste is still wonderful! Ingredients 3/4 pound ground pork sausage 1 tablespoon butter 4 green onions, chopped 1/2 pound fresh…
These air fried nuggets are healthier than deep fried, and have tons of flavor! Serve with your favorite dipping sauce such as ranch, honey mustard, or chipotle mayo. I like to use a Misto(R) sprayer with my own oil, but feel free to use regular cooking spray. Use different varieties of ranch mix (spicy, dill,…
This egg casserole has a little zip to it due to the pepperjack cheese! A big hit at church brunches Ingredients 1 pound pork sausage 1 (5.5 ounce) package seasoned croutons 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese 1 cup shredded pepperjack cheese 8 eggs 1 pint half-and-half cream 1 1/2…