This is a great casserole for company. Serves 12, delicious and can be done ahead of time and in the oven while serving appetizers. Print Recipe Crab-Stuffed Shells with Peas and Leeks Cook Time 30 minutes Servings people Ingredients 2 leeks white and light-green parts only9 tablespoons unsalted butter1 cup peas2 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt1/2…
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Cream of Tomato Soup
This is the best tomato soup you will ever taste. If you are fortunate enough to be able to grow your own tomatoes it is also an excellent way to get them used up. I make it all but the cream and freeze it to be used on a cold winter day, add the whipping…
Panzanella Salad
This is a no lettuce salad with grilled vegetables, it also features bites of grilled baguette. You definitely don’t have to worry about it wilting. It’s a perfect side dish for Tuscan Lemon Chicken also found on this site. Print Recipe Panzanella Salad Cuisine Italian Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 10 minutes Servings servings Ingredients 3…
Grilled Tuscan Lemon Chicken
So many ways to cook chicken, yet we are always looking for a new recipe. Here is a way to cook a whole chicken on the grill. It needs time to marinate but the actual cooking time is relatively short. If you marinate the day before you still have a terrific meal that can be…
Artichoke-Parmesan Crostini
This was another appetizer for the September cooking class. It is deceiving it is so simple, but it packs a big wow of taste!! Print Recipe Artichoke-Parmesan Crostini Prep Time 15 minutes Servings people Ingredients 1 6 ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts drained, rinsed and patted dry1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese plus more for ganish1…
Grilled Tomato Bruschetta
We tried this for the first time at September’s cooking class. It was an instant hit!! Plum tomatoes have less juice and more pulp than many varieties, making them ideal for this recipe. Grilled bread, topped with fresh tomatoes tossed in vinaigrette, and fresh basil tastes like summer. Print Recipe Grilled Tomato Bruschetta Prep Time 20…
Linguine with Clams
This is one of Jock and Angie’s favorite. We all love clams and this is a top notch way to serve them.
Italian Chicken and Sausage Stir-Fry
This is an interesting recipe because it combines Chinese techniques with Italian ingredients . It’s easy to make for the family and sophisticated enough for company.
Whole Roasted Lemon Chicken with Vegetables
This recipe calls for roasting two chickens at once. It was perfect for our large family. It is also good if you are taking a meal to someone, you’ve got your family fed too . The recipe also lends itself to being cut in half. The chicken is moist and delicious and the vegetables are…
Pizza Dough
This recipe needs to be made in a food processor. Once you see how easy and good it is , you’ll never order delivery again. You can make up a couple of batches of the dough, pre-cook them for about 5 minutes and put them in the freezer for instant pizza! A boon to mankind!!!!! Print Recipe…
Italian American Shrimp
This recipe combines a large variety of delicious vegetables with shrimp. It’s almost like a jambalaya without the chicken and sausages, so take a cooks tour of the produce section and go to work! This dish is equally good served over rice, pasta, or even polenta. Cooks choice. Print Recipe Italian American Shrimp Cuisine Italian…
Chicken Cacciatore
This recipe looks complicated but you are done fixing it before you know it. The leftovers are out of this world. It can be made with a whole chicken but I like the taste with thighs and drumsticks. It’s another recipe that can be made well in advance and re-heated. It’s great over polenta or…