Alfredo Sauce

1/2  C butter 1 (8 oz) package of cream cheese    2  tsp. garlic powder (or 1-2 cloves garlic) 2  C. milk 6 oz. (1.5 C) grated parmesan cheese 1/8 tsp. pepper Melt butter in medium saucepan.  Add cream cheese and garlic.  Add milk a little at a time with whisk to smooth out bumps.  Stir […]

Lemon Spaghetti

Salt 1 pound spaghetti 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 3 turns of the pan 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 lemons, zested and juiced 1/2 to 3/4 cup heavy cream 1 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano Handful flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped 1/2 cup (10 or 12 leaves) fresh basil, very […]

Twice-Baked Potatoes

Ingredients 8 baking potatoes, washed 3 tablespoons canola oil 2 sticks salted butter 1 cup bacon bits (fry your own!) 1 cup sour cream 1 cup Cheddar or Jack cheese (or a mix of both), plus more for topping 1 cup whole milk 2 teaspoons seasoned salt 3 green onions, sliced Freshly ground black pepper […]

Naan

Ingredients 1 teaspoon active dry yeast 2 teaspoons sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling, see Cook’s Note* 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/8 teaspoon baking powder 3 tablespoons plain yogurt 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon kalonji (nigella seeds), optional, see Cook’s Note** 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, optional, see Cook’s Note** […]

Marinara

Note: if doubled makes enough for 3 beef and cheese manicottis plus some extra. 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1 celery stalk, finely chopped 1 carrots, peeled and finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 (32-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes […]

Blackberry Cobbler

Ingredients 1/2 stick butter, melted, plus more for greasing pan 1 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar 1 cup self-rising flour 1 cup whole milk 2 cups fresh (or frozen) blackberries Whipped cream and/or ice cream, for serving Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 3-quart baking dish with butter. In a medium […]