Author: andrea

1 cube butter 1/2 C buttermilk 1 C sugar (brown or white) 1/2 tsp baking soda 2 Tbsp karo (light or dark) Cook until sugar dissolves.  Take off heat and add 1 tsp vanilla

4 large eggs  1 1/3 cups half-and-half 4 teaspoons sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon venilla 1 1/4 cups (about 4 1/2 oz) sliced almonds 8 (3/4 inch thick) slices brioche or challah 3 tablespoons butter Whisk together eggs, half-and-half, sugar, salt and vanilla in a large shallow dish until well combined.  Spread almonds on […]

2 Tbsp olive oil 12 oz hot Italian sausage cut into small chunks 12 cipollini onions (pearl onions can be substituted) peeled 1 1/2 C crushed tomatoes (28 oz=3 C) 3 C homemade chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth 1 small bundle of fresh herbs, such as rosemary, thyme, or oregano one 2 1/2 lb […]

1 quart chicken stock 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 cup Arborio rice 1/2 cup white wine 1 cup frozen peas 1/2 cup grated Parmesan-Reggiano cheese 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, plus a few sprigs for garnish a handful fo fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped 4 […]

Good, but chicken kind of bland.  Try marinating 3 Tbsp EVOO Zest and juice of 1 orange 1/4 C golden raisins 1 1/2 C white rice 1 bay leaf Salt and pepper 3 1/2 C chicken stock 5 bacon slices, chopped 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves finely chopped  4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 large […]

Note: the fish is a crumbly white fish with a funny texture.  Maybe try crusting the fish with nuts and cooking in the oven? 1 pound long cut pasta 4 sole fillets, 7-8 oz each Black pepper 2 large eggs, beaten 3 tablespoons half-and-half or whole milk 3 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces Zest and […]

Note: a lot of liquid in the spinach; maybe with rice or pasta 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar 4 Tbsp EVOO 1 Tbsp grill seasoning (McCormick’s Montreal Steak Seasoning) 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 med. onions, thinly sliced beans, drained 4 large garlic cloves, chopped 1 tsp. dried thyme 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes Salt […]

Note: goes will with lemon chicken 2 Tbsp. olive oil Zest of 1 lemon 2 large baking potatoes, scrubbed clean or peeled 1 tsp. dried thyme (1/3 palmful) 1 med. onion, finely chopped 2 large garlic cloves, chopped 1 10 oz. box frozen corn kernels 1/4 C fresh flat-leaf parsley chopped Salt and pepper 1 […]

1 C mango sorbet 1/2 C vanilla ice cream 1/2 C chopped fresh mango (1/2 a mango) 1/2 C cold milk 1-2 Tbsp. honey Mint Sprigs for garnish Place all the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Bobby Flay