Breadsticks

1 package active dry yeast 4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour,plus more for dusting 2 tablespoons unsalted butter,softened 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon fine salt For the Topping: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter,melted 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Pinch of dried oregano Make the dough: Place 1/4 cup warm water in the […]

Caramel Pancake Syrup

2 tablespoons butter 1⁄2 cup brown sugar 1⁄4 cup water Melt butter on med-low heat. Add Brown Sugar and mix together till it becomes moist and sticky. Add water and stir till all the sugar is dissolved and mixture is boiling. No specific amount of heating time is required but I usually boil mine for […]

Pumpkin Oatmeal

    1 (14-ounce) can pumpkin puree (the unseasoned kind) 2 cups water 2 cups unsweetened almond milk, or water 2 tablespoons raisins (golden or regular) 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice OR 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon plus 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom plus 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 2 cups quick cooking oatmeal (not […]

Sicilian Pesto

INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds 1 clove garlic peeled and smashed 1 cup packed basil leaves 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes halved 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese INSTRUCTIONS: In the bowl of a food processor or high […]

Beef Tenderloin with Marsala and Balsamic Vinegar

3 lbs beef tenderloin, trimmed and tied (I used NY steak) 3 cloves garlic, peeled and cut into slivers Marinade: (maybe double this) 1/4 C Marsala wine 1/4 C olive oil 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1/4 tsp kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper to taste Make small incisions in meat and […]

Pasta with Broccoli and Sausage with a Ricotta Surprise

1 lb short-cut pasta, such as penne 1 C ricotta cheese Zest and juice of 1 lemon 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 lb sweet Italian sausage 1 large head broccoli 1 medium onion, chopp3ed 4 large garlic cloves, chopped 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes 1 1/2 C chicken stock 1/2 C fresh flat leaf parsley, […]

Stuffed Peppers

2 large red bell peppers, halved and seeded 1 (8 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with liquid 1/3 cup quick-cooking brown rice 2 tablespoons hot water 2 green onions, thinly sliced 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed and drained 1/2 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 cup […]

White Bread

3 ½ C bread flour (or all-purpose flour) 2 tsp salt or 1 Tbsp kosher salt 3 Tbsp honey 1 C warm milk (110 F) or buttermilk (if using buttermilk don’t heat it, and increase  first rise to 50 min) ½ C warm water (110 F) 2 Tbsp butter, melted 1 package rapid-rise yeast Heat oven […]